Mon.Dec 07, 2020

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Sustainability is a Competitive Advantage with Justin Goldston

The Logistics of Logistics

Sustainability is a Competitive Advantage with Justin Goldston. Justin Goldston and Joe Lynch discuss why sustainability is a competitive advantage. As a professor, advisor, and supply chain practitioner, Justin has helped supply chain and logistics companies gain a competitive advantage through sustainability. About Justin Goldston. Justin Goldston, Ph.D. , is a Professor of Project and Supply Chain Management at Penn State University where he works closely with The Penn State Sustainability I

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Despite COVID-19, the Concurrent Planning Market is Booming

Logistics Viewpoints

Some suppliers of supply chain planning (SCP) software are experiencing robust growth despite the global pandemic. This is particularly true for suppliers offering Concurrent Planning solutions. The post Despite COVID-19, the Concurrent Planning Market is Booming appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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We need more women in trucking

Truck News

Never have I doubted that women can do the trucking job as well as men, pretty much no matter what job we’re talking about. And there are tons of women in trucking already. Trouble is, at fleets they’re rate clerks and HR managers and dispatchers more often than not, rather than drivers or technicians. They […].

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Name change only the start of changes coming at Yellow Corp., subsidiaries

Logistics Management

There are operational changes occurring at networks run by long-haul YRC Freight as well as regional subsidiaries New Penn (East), Holland (Central States) and Reddaway (West) and HNRY, its third-party logistics unit. The goal is to coordinate shipments better, and reduce transit times, Yellow CEO Darren Hawkins confirmed to LM.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.

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COVID-19: Catalyst for Digital Transformation for 3PLs

Talking Logistics

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published last week, “2020 3PL Survey: Shifting Priorities in an Unprecedented Year.” The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by Nulogy, was conducted to explore the impact of COVID-19 on the 3PL industry and the continuing growth opportunities in 3PL value-added services, such.

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5 Critical Capabilities for Supply Chain Managers in 2021

GlobalTranz

Several challenges loom large for supply chain managers as 2021 approaches for the transportation industry. These include the absence of data visibility, poor or nonexistent information flow, a reactive mindset for crisis response, limited automation, flawed data analysis and organization, and resistance to artificial intelligence (AI) and automation.

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DataQs: A ‘small victory’ amid ongoing difficulty in fighting errant roadside violations

Overdrive Online

It's the most common sort of DataQs challenge -- to an 'incorrect violation' on an inspection report, absent a citation to adjudicate in court. It's also the least likely to be successfully changed, yet here's an example where persistence paid off. The post DataQs: A 'small victory' amid ongoing difficulty in fighting errant roadside violations first appeared on Overdrive.

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Goodyear Rolls Out New Fuel-Efficient Tire for Long-Haul Fleets

NGT News

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. says it is launching its new Fuel Max LHD 2 tire in early 2021 for long-haul fleets looking to enhance fuel efficiency. “We are always looking for ways to ensure our customers get the best value from our tires,” says Devin Dickerhoof, product marketing manager at Goodyear. “For long-haul […]. The post Goodyear Rolls Out New Fuel-Efficient Tire for Long-Haul Fleets appeared first on NGT News.

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Can a Dual-Use Strategy Save the Struggling Shopping Mall?

Supply Chain Brain

Lou Conforti sees no reason why a shopping mall can’t contain both traditional brick-and-mortar stores and last-mile fulfillment operations for online purchases.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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SONAR Indices & Insights: track U.S. port market share for ocean freight imports with Port Import Market Share (PIMS) to measure port activity

FreightWaves SONAR

As we’ve been doing every Monday, the SONAR team teaches you about another index found within SONAR, the freight forecasting platform from FreightWaves. This week, learn how freight market participants keep a pulse on U.S. bound ocean freight imports with the Port Import Market Share (PIMS). In this article, you learn what is the PIMS index and how it tracks the market share of U.S. ports of all incoming ocean freight or maritime shipments, and what the PIMS index can do for each freight market

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Canada Looks to EVs to Address Waning Automotive Industry

NGT News

Canadians drive the most polluting cars in the world due in part to a growing demand for SUVs and trucks. Over the past 20 years, domestic carbon pollution from transportation has increased by nearly 30%. However, with a deliberate approach for drivers and industry, zero-emission vehicles can both cut pollution and set Canada’s auto sector […].

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How’s Your E-Commerce Experience?

Logistics Management

Explore how you can overcome E-Commerce challenges with accurate product classifications, timely trade regulation content and comprehensively calculated landed costs.

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What Makes The BlueGrace Logistics Blog A 1st Place Winner?

Blue Grace Logistics

On December 4, 2020 the BlueGrace Logistics Blog was awarded 1st and 4th place in the 2020 Logistics Brief MVP Blog Awards. We could not be happier with this recognition, but more importantly we are happy to be able to deliver valuable content to the logistics industry week after week. How Was The Award Decided? According to Logistics Brief the criteria is as follows: Logistics Brief brings together the best content from hundreds of industry thought-leaders.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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Understanding SKU Numbers and Their Importance

ShipLilly

The stock keeping unit (or SKU in short) comprises a set of unique numbers that are helpful when trying to manage your inventory. This is particularly true when you are trying to move to a more automatic system. One thing to remember is that if you are a new e-commerce seller, SKU numbers are not essential. This is because there are alternatives that may be built into your platform.

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Top 10 Key Performance Indicators for Shipping Industry

FreightWaves SONAR

“Key performance indicators can make or break supply chain operations, and it seems as though there are more to choose from every day,” says Morgan Forde of Supply Chain Dive. That is the crux of digital tech in supply chain intelligence. Leaders get so involved in leveraging data that they overlook the meaningful aspect. Data for the sake of data lacks value.

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Connecting Strategy to Execution with Integrated Strategy Management

Supply Chain Brain

No more year-end financial surprises! Our new white paper shows how Integrated Strategy Management works to link strategy to execution.

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Gebrüder Weiss Creates Supply Chain Scholarship for UIC

247 Customs Broker

CHICAGO – December 7, 2020 – Gebrüder Weiss USA, a global freight forwarder with a core business of overland transport, air, and sea freight and… The post Gebrüder Weiss Creates Supply Chain Scholarship for UIC appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.

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Report: Top ways freight technology will cut costs in 2021

Logistics Management

This report outlines technologies and services that will have a big impact on shipping businesses in 2021 and beyond.

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Plane-Crash Risk Seen Rising on FCC Plan to Expand 5G Spectrum

247 Customs Broker

A plan to redeploy spectrum for super-fast 5G wireless networks is sparking concern among aviation safety experts that it could result in interference with the… The post Plane-Crash Risk Seen Rising on FCC Plan to Expand 5G Spectrum appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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FreeWire, Envision AESC Partner to Address Increasing EV Charging Demand

NGT News

FreeWire Technologies, an electric vehicle (EV) charging and power solutions provider, and Envision AESC, a battery technology supplier, have entered a partnership to enable the rapid adoption of ultrafast EV charging and mobile power products. This pairing will accelerate ultrafast charging – which promotes EV adoption and creates strong alignment between the companies.

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How Consultants Against Covid-19 has helped non-profits in the pandemic

247 Customs Broker

When the pandemic hit, Movemeon launched ‘Consultants Against Covid-19,’ and over just a few months the scheme has seen more than 60 consultants placed pro… The post How Consultants Against Covid-19 has helped non-profits in the pandemic appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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Reinventing the Wheel: Challenges and Solutions for Sustainable Mobility in the 21st Century

Mazars Ledger

This first of the virtual sessions in our mobility series focuses on how companies, public authorities, entrepreneurs and others in… The post Reinventing the Wheel: Challenges and Solutions for Sustainable Mobility in the 21st Century appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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Indian ecommerce industry triumphs against the odds in a pandemic

247 Customs Broker

The Indian ecommerce industry had certain defining moments this year, especially with the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic that literally disrupted its entire operations. The… The post Indian ecommerce industry triumphs against the odds in a pandemic appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Penske Truck Leasing Offers Businesses Deal to Upgrade Fleet for the New Year

Penske Move Ahead

Penske Truck Leasing offers truck fleets a way to free up capital, make money and eliminate a lot of complexity ahead of 2021 with its Sell2Lease Program. The transportation company's program offers an easy way for businesses to get out of existing trucks and into new, top-of-the-line leased vehicles from Penske. "With Penske's Sell2Lease program, it's easy to make the move to leasing.

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Canada Looks to EVs to Address Waning Automotive Industry – NGT News

247 Customs Broker

Canadians drive the most polluting cars in the world due in part to a growing demand for SUVs and trucks. Over the past 20 years,… The post Canada Looks to EVs to Address Waning Automotive Industry – NGT News appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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Tired of Inventory Problems That Never Seem to Go Away?

Logistics Management

Learn how to make chronic inventory problems a thing of the past.

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As Amazon deforestation hits 12 year high, France rejects Brazilian soy | South Africa Today

247 Customs Broker

As Brazil continues deforesting and burning the Amazon at an alarming rate, France has announced plans to drastically reduce its dependency on Brazilian soy flour… The post As Amazon deforestation hits 12 year high, France rejects Brazilian soy | South Africa Today appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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ProMAT Chicago Exhibition Cancelled

Logistics Business Magazine

After consultation with the Materials Handling Industry (MHI of America) Board of Governors, MHI has made the difficult decision to cancel its in-person ProMat event in Chicago in April of 2021. The MHI Board determined that due to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and the current state and local regulations, it was not possible to hold a live event for attendees and exhibitors.