Wed.Mar 15, 2023

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Top of Mind Challenges and Opportunities for Supply Chain and Logistics Executives

Talking Logistics

I met Maria Villablanca, Co-Founder & CEO Future Insights Network, in person for the first time last September at the Transporeon Summit conference in London.

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3 Reasons to Outsource Fulfillment with Nathan Lugo-Montanez

The Logistics of Logistics

Nathan Lugo-Montanez and Joe Lynch discuss 3 reasons to outsource fulfillment. the empty container marketplace. Nathan is the EVP of Strategy and Transformation at STACI-US , a leading provider of supply chain end-to-end solutions.

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The Complexity of Last-Mile Delivery

Logistics Viewpoints

Retail supply chains are complicated, with factories, container ships, and communication networks spanning thousands of miles across the globe to connect raw materials with end consumers.

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Test drive of the Nikola Tre battery-electric semi

Commercial Carrier Journal

Nikola appears to have righted itself on the backs of smooth technology and a premium fit and finish that figures to make it a viable OEM for fleets embracing the zero-emission future and the cabover design of the past. Test Drives

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Leveraging Data Analytics to Build a Truly Connected and Collaborative Supply Chain

The C-suite is laser-focused on supply chain performance. This GEP-sponsored report will show you how to leverage data for a collaborative supply chain that delivers results and how to future-proof supply chain management strategies.

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A trucking 'bloodbath' a year later: How owner-ops fight back

Overdrive Online

"Don't haul cheap freight," says one. After a brutal year in trucking, grim business realities aren't hard to find, yet some owner-ops and small fleet owners locate success with their competitive advantages. Business

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Commerce, NRF data shows mixed sequential readings and annual gains, for February retail sales

Logistics Management

Commerce reported that February retail sales—at $697.9 billion—were off 0.4% compared to January and up 5.4% annually. And it added that total retail sales, from December through February, saw a 6.4% annual gain compared to the same period a year ago.

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Demand Forecasting in the new normal

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Manufactures are continuously faced with the challenge of forecasting how much (raw material) to purchase and how much (finished goods) to produce.

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DAT Truckload Volume Index sees February declines

Logistics Management

February’s van freight TVI—at 207—fell 8%, from January to February, and was down 5% annually. The refrigerated (reefer) TVI—at 162—was down 7.9% compared to January and off 4.7% annually. And the flatbed TVI—at 217—was in line with January’s 218 reading and up 7.9% annually.

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Tips for Choosing a Carrier from Our Robust Network

Freightquote

Freightquote by C.H. Robinson vets and scores carriers quarterly to ensure our network of more than 85,000 contract carriers is reliable for your freight shipments

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Modern Tech and More: Empowering Your Supply Chain for Success

Speaker: Cory Skinner, Founder and CEO of FactR

Ready to dive into new tech to protect your supply chain, but not sure where or how to start? In this webinar, Cory Skinner, Founder and CEO of FactR, will break down the new, innovative technologies and strategies that you can implement to mitigate historic challenges, and even teach you what NOT to do along the way!

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HAM Group Builds CNG/LNG Refueling Facility

NGT News

HAM Group has opened a new combined liquefied natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) refueling station in Benavente, Zamora, located at Cañada Berciana 9A next to the A-6 (one of the six radial highways in Spain) and the N-630, one of the longest national highways in Spain.

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It’s Time to Embed Climate Considerations Into Supply Chain Strategies

Supply Chain Brain

As companies focus on reducing their greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint, buyers and suppliers have an opportunity to embed climate considerations into their supply chain strategies

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STB decision officially signs off on Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern merger

Logistics Management

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EVs Finally Land at North America’s Biggest Machinery Conference

Supply Chain Brain

Multiple machinery companies at the event said the main reason for the slow uptake in the U.S. is the lack of incentives like those offered in Europe

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Smart Stores and Smarter Supply Chains: Innovations for a New Era of Retail

Speaker: Panel Speakers

As brick and mortar and ecommerce stores start to blend together, what will the store of the future look like? Join experts from FourKites and Zebra as they discuss the impact on automation and supply chain visibility.

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Bauer Compressors Finds Strong CNG Partner in Sapphire Gas Solutions

NGT News

Bauer Compressors Inc. and Sapphire Gas Solutions have formed a partnership allowing Sapphire to deploy, construct and maintain an array of state-of-the-art Bauer manufactured gas compressors and provide OEM parts servicing multiple industries in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

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What is E-Waste Recycling Process and How Is it Done?

Compactor Management Company

Any electronic appliance past its functional stage that must be discarded is known as e-waste. Every year more than 50 million tons of e-waste, comprising different batteries and electronic equipment, are discarded into our environment.

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U.S. DOT Now Accepting Applications for Refueling Infrastructure Grants

NGT News

The U.S. Department of Transportation has opened the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program, a new competitive grant program aimed at deploying publicly accessible alternative fueling infrastructure.

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Women in Logistics 2023 – PART 2

Ship Monk

Not all heroes wear capes and not all rockstars carry guitars. At ShipMonk, we’re honored to have tons of talented, intelligent, creative, passionate women working to make our corner of the ecommerce world shine bright.

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Elevate Your Supply Chain Resilience With Scenario Planning

Speaker: Robert Olszak- Vice President, Global Supply Chain Optimization, RGP

Join Robert Olszak, Vice President at Global Supply Chain Optimization, as he discusses how to better prepare for the next generation of supply chain management with industry-leading inventory and network optimization tools.

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Hino, Hexagon Purus Looking to Sell 10k Electric Trucks by 2030

NGT News

Hexagon Purus has signed a distribution agreement with Hino Motors Sales U.S.A. whereby Hexagon Purus will produce complete battery-electric heavy-duty trucks for the U.S. market, distributed exclusively through select qualifying dealers in Hino’s network.

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Right Charging Infrastructure for EV Fleets

Logistics Business Magazine

Nicola Mahmood (pictured), Business Development Director of Equans EV Solutions, advises Logistics Business readers on adopting the right charging infrastructure for commercial vehicle EV fleets.

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Core Development Installing More Than 6,000 EV Chargers for Fleet

NGT News

Core Development Group says it has been chosen by a large U.S. retailer fleet to design, engineer, procure and construct 6,000 large-scale Level 2 and hundreds of Level 3 EV fast-charge systems.

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How to Boost Resilience in Multi-Tier Supply Chains?

AIMMS

The post How to Boost Resilience in Multi-Tier Supply Chains? appeared first on AIMMS

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How to Drive ESG Visibility and Traceability Across Your Supply Chain

Gaining visibility into ESG performance is a necessary first step to achieving ESG goals. This white paper shares a 6-point plan to gain visibility and track ESG performance across your supply chains.

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Precise, Comprehensive Data in Air Freight

Logistics Business Magazine

On March 1st the EU customs safety and security system, ICS2, was launched for the air freight industry. In a transition period that has been extended through June 30, 2023, airlines have more time to adjust to the new procedures.

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Port of LA to Establish Green Shipping Corridor with Tokyo & Yokohama Ports

Supply Chain Brain

MOUs finalized during the 2023 California Japan Clean Energy Trade Mission build on Port of LA’s pursuit of expanded global sustainability cooperation, and further its long-standing relationships with Japan’s ports

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Warehouse Digital Twins with Artificial Intelligence

Logistics Business Magazine

Synkrato, the next-generation logistics platform with Digital Twin, Mobility, Digital Labelling, and AI-Driven Logistics (slotting), announced a major update to their Digital Twin and slotting solutions.

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Canadian Pacific’s Merger With Kansas City Southern Is Approved

Supply Chain Brain

The new network could draw traffic away from U.S. West Coast ports to gateways in Canada and Mexico, and tens of thousands of shipments away from trucks, an environmental selling point for the combination

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The 4 Keys to Demand Planning in 2023 and Beyond

Speaker: Eva Dawkins - Senior Consultant, Supply Chain

Demand planning and forecasting processes are critical to the resilience and profitability of any supply chain, maybe now more than ever. Join Eva Dawkins for this exclusive webinar where she will cover everything you need to implement for success!