Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Paul Empson, GM of bakery and food equipment company Bakers Basco, shares his reflections and predictions for the year ahead – and why the environmental fight against plastic waste must be a top priority. From rising inflation to soaring energy and fuel prices, 2022 has been challenging for almost every business operating in the food and logistics industry; the crunch being felt by all parties across the supply chain – from source to shelf to shoppers.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Warehouse kitting is the process of taking multiple SKUs and combining them to create one new SKU. To keep labor costs in check, it's important to get the kitting process right. Are your – or your 3PL’s – kitting operations as efficient as they could be?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The Dirty Secret of E-Commerce. The continued growth in e-commerce retail sales has been largely driven by factors such as convenience, product selection and lower prices. However, the inability for consumers to initially see, feel or experience products they purchase online can create gaps between product expectations and what arrives at the doorstep.

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NGT News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition is now the Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation (IACT). The name change and rebranding are part of the statewide designation process under the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities program. “We are very pleased to announce our new name and rebranding as part of our move to become a […]. The post Chicago Area Clean Cities Rebrands as Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation appeared first on NGT News.

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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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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 6, 2022

For the week of December 5, the average price per gallon of diesel—at $4.967—dropped 17.4 cents, following an 8-cent decline, to $5.233, for the week of November 21, which was preceded by a 2-cent decline, to $5.313, for the week of November 14.

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 6, 2022

ODFL reported that revenue per day increased 7.3% annually, driven by an LTL revenue per hundredweight increase, which it said was offset by an 8.6% decrease in LTL tons per day.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Nearshoring ensures faster speed to market and quicker transit from manufacturers to customers; suppliers and retailers also enjoy the ease of operating in a more convenient time zone.

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 6, 2022

FTR reported that preliminary November net orders—at 34,300—were below October’s preliminary tally of 42,300 units and far below the record 56,000 units reached in September. ACT reported that November preliminary North American Class 8 orders came in at 33,000 units, down from October’s 42,500 units, for preliminary orders, and well below September’s 53,700 unit tally.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The E-SMART speed limiter uses proprietary advanced position systems technology to accurately locate vehicles and actively manage their maximum allowed speeds based on the posted speed limit of the road drivers are currently traveling.

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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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Truck News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

I was recently looking for an experienced truck driver for a run based in the city of Elmira, Ont. Calling it a city might be a bit of a stretch as the population is not much more than 10,000 people. Using the law of averages, you can assume that there is not an abundance of […].

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Three household names in freight transportation and logistics announced they are partnering up in the name of standardization by establishing what they said is the first set of freight-focused appointment scheduling application programming interface (API) standards.

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Overdrive Online

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Australian truckers are a world apart from U.S. counterparts (they do haul on the left side of the road, after all), yet this conversation with father and son trucking vets Kevin and Mitch Forbes shows plenty in common, including regs, training issues.

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NGT News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Schneider, a multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, is taking delivery of nearly 100 Class 8 battery-electric vehicles (BEV) at its intermodal operations in Southern California. Schneider’s first Freightliner eCascadia, manufactured by Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), is set to roll off the DTNA plant assembly line in Portland, Ore.

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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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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Here are our 12 S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) must haves. What else would you add? .

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NGT News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released a new report that assesses the infrastructure requirements for converting the U.S. vehicle fleet to battery electric. This analysis, a 2021 top priority of ATRI’s Research Advisory Committee, focused on three critical challenges for nationwide vehicle electrification: U.S. electricity supply and demand, electric vehicle production, and truck […].

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Exiger, a global leading third-party and supply chain management software company, has joined the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Innovators Community. The invitation-only unicorn group is comprised of leading companies, valued at over US$1bn, that are at the forefront of ethical technological and business model innovation. Exiger will contribute to the platform on Shaping the Future of Mobility, seeking to tackle issues on resilient supply chains and environmental sustainability.

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NGT News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The Vehicle-Grid Innovation Laboratory (ViGIL) from DEKRA is offering state-of-the-art testing and certification services for future mobility. The Concord, Calif., facility offers functional, conformance and interoperability testing for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and charging infrastructure. Created in partnership with the California Energy Commission, ViGIL seeks to transform the transportation sector by improving the interoperability […].

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Stord

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Stord CEO and co-founder Sean Henry has been named a Rock Star of Supply Chain by Food Logistics, an award that recognizes the influential individuals whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners , who include professionals from software providers, consultancies and academia, trucking and transportation firms, grocery, retail and delivery outlets, and more.

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NGT News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Xos Inc. has secured a purchase order for 30 of its 100% battery-electric stepvans from global uniform and linen rental services company Alsco Uniforms. The 30 vehicles will be split and deployed across several of Alsco’s California laundry processing facilities as follows: nine vehicles to Santa Rosa, nine vehicles to San Jose, seven vehicles to […].

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Stord

DECEMBER 6, 2022

ATLANTA, Jan. 25, 2019 — The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, announced STORD as one of its Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies. TAG will recognize honorees at The Summit 2019 event on Feb. 11-12, 2019, at the Cobb Galleria Centre.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Fives, a preferred partner for transforming supply chain facilities, continues to grow in the micro-fulfilment sector and is set to implement an AutoStore solution. The new automation project for a logistics centre in Italy demonstrates once again Fives’ leadership in intralogistics and the success of its micro-fulfilment-based strategy, which supports the growth of the retail, e-commerce and 3PL sectors.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 6, 2022

People with COVID can now isolate at home rather than in state facilities if they have mild or no symptoms. They also no longer need to show tests for most venues, and can travel more freely inside the country.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Since their introduction in 2021, the latest electric counterbalance trucks from Linde Material Handling (MH) have been setting new standards with regard to ergonomics, visibility, safety and energy efficiency. Now, the Linde E25 to E35 models are also available in explosion-proof versions. Operators can thus benefit from the extensive range of advantages offered by these series-production trucks.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Rick Thomas, senior vice president of business development with GEODIS, offers an overview of current parcel carrier rates and surcharges, and what the coming peak season might look like. .

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Pallite, the award-winning international designer and manufacturer of high-density storage bins, has taken on bigger premises in Milwaukee, US to facilitate the demand for its honeycomb cardboard pick bin units. Since launching its strong, flexible warehouse storage solutions in the US 12 months ago and success following MODEX, Pallite has seen huge demand from a growing number of customers, including Quiet Platforms.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Global Container Terminals’ owners Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, IFM Investors and British Columbia Investment Management Corp. have been exploring a sale of the two container terminals.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Highly dynamic, supermarket logistics centres need to be durable and flexible. Two big Witron projects illustrate why. Thomas Kerkenhoff has run logistics for many years in the Rhine-Ruhr region for German supermarket giant Edeka , the network including two highly automated distribution centres in Hamm and Oberhausen. He says: “In order to operate a facility successfully and economically in the long-term, you need a very good team, both at your logistics partner and on-site, that is constantly w

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RasTrac

DECEMBER 6, 2022

GPS and smartphone applications play an important role in law enforcement fleet management & vehicle tracking today. GPS tracking systems help track the movements of police fleet vehicles, investigative targets, contraband, and high-value properties.

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