Tue.Apr 11, 2023

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Warehouse Automation Strategy: Five Mistakes to Avoid

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Susan Rider, President of Rider & Associates and long-time warehouse automation strategy consultant, joined Amware CEO, Harry Drajpuch , on a recent episode of Unboxing Fulfillment – the modern B2C fulfillment podcast. They dove into the DOs and DON’Ts of warehouse automation and related topics. Check out the full 30-minute discussion or read on for some common mistakes to avoid for eRetailers considering automating their eCommerce fulfillment operations.

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Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure Team: Help Us Create a World Without T1D

Talking Logistics

Like a brown bear coming out of hibernation, I went for my first outdoor bike ride of the year yesterday. After cycling on a trainer in my basement since last November, it felt great to be back outdoors, even if I had to navigate around all the potholes, tree branches, pebbles, and other hazards on. Read more The post Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure Team: Help Us Create a World Without T1D appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Keeping it Cold: Best Practices in Cross-Border Perishable Transport

Food Logistics

Transporting perishables across borders can be tricky depending on the product and the state's laws. Industry experts break it down.

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Is It Time to Move Beyond the Traditional Approach to IBP?

Logistics Viewpoints

Companies and supply chains continue to face unprecedented challenges and, in some cases, unprecedented opportunities. The post-COVID-19 (if we can claim to be post COVID) “new normal” will continue to be defined by new challenges and more importantly by the ability of the supply chain executives to manage disruption and their ability to power organization strategy and growth.

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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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Work resumes at LA/LB ports, but contract settlement stays out of reach

Supply Chain and Logistics

There’s no labor agreement in sight for West Coast ports. And recently there have been short unannounced work stoppages by the unions. I’m thinking these work stoppages are trial balloons.

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Anyone got a meth lab?

Supply Chain and Logistics

This article compliments Maersk on their efforts to build a methanol-powered ship, and deploy it in the Baltic running on green methanol.

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Crowdsourcing a solution to the truck parking crisis

Overdrive Online

Every day long-haul drivers boldly head out not fully knowing if they'll have a safe place to lay their head at night, but growing networks are building resistance and workarounds for the long-lived truck parking crisis.

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NHTSA data says Michigan the safest state for truck drivers

Commercial Carrier Journal

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there have been 4,842 large trucks involved in fatal crashes in the past year.

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ABB Electric Vehicle DC Fast Chargers Earn ENERGY STAR Certification

NGT News

ABB E-mobility says it has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR certification for DC fast chargers that range from 20 kW up to 180 kW, including chargers that meet the National Electric Infrastructure Program (NEVI) requirements. This listing assures EV infrastructure site owners and operators that their charging equipment will meet ENERGY STAR […] The post ABB Electric Vehicle DC Fast Chargers Earn ENERGY STAR Certification appeared first on NGT News.

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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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Our Chinese Operations Team & The Client Benefits

Dedola Global Logistics

Our Chinese Operations Team & The Client Benefits At Dedola Global Logistics (DGL) we prioritize the success of our clients through unparalleled logistics services. We understand that having a reliable and efficient supply chain is vital to your business, and that’s why we have a dedicated team of experts in China to ensure your freight forwarding needs are met with excellence.

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Driver Inc. is bad news for just about everyone

Truck News

For months now I’ve been trying not to write about this subject, but I’m giving up. Driver Inc.

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Walmart Halves Chicago Stores to Just Four as Losses Mount

Supply Chain Brain

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon warned last year that rising retail theft around the U.S. could prompt store closings.

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Driver Inc. fight may be a lost cause

Truck News

When I sold my trucking business in 2012, a one-page filing mistake landed me a seven-figure headache.

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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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DeliveryApp appoints new CEO

Logistics Business Magazine

Manchester-based delivery tech firm, DeliveryApp has appointed a new CEO to oversee the company as it continues to experience rapid growth as the fastest-growing deltech company in the UK. Dwain McDonald, who formally sat in the position as CEO of DPD Group UK, will assist the company in its expansion strategy, through his vast experience in leadership, innovation and technology in the logistics and delivery sector.

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Our Chinese Operations Team & The Client Benefits

Dedola Global Logistics

Our Chinese Operations Team & The Client Benefits Are you already familiar with the ins and outs of the logistics process, but feel like your current provider is holding you back? As a global importer, you know that logistics can be complex and time-consuming, and that working with a subpar provider can only add to the challenges. That’s why it’s essential to partner with a top-notch freight forwarder like Dedola Global Logistics (DGL), who offers the added benefit of a Chinese O

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Mercadona Realizes 7th Frozen DC with WITRON

Logistics Business Magazine

Mercadona is the leading Spanish food retailer, supplying its customers in Spain and Portugal with goods through both stores and online retailing. Now, Mercadona and WITRON are continuing their long-standing successful cooperation. At the end of December 2022, the contract was signed for the design and implementation of a new frozen food logistics centre in Parc Sagunt (Valencia, Spain).

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Warehouse Automation: The Key Automation Technologies That Will Live in Your Warehouse Within Five Years

Supply Chain Brain

In this webinar, we will evaluate existing and emerging technologies and provide a longer-term view of where automation technology is headed, so that supply chain professionals can make informed decisions about which automation technologies to invest in for the future.

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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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All About International Heavy Machinery Shipping Services

I.C.E. Transport

It’s tough enough getting small packages overseas with the speed and efficiency that’s demanded today. But international heavy machinery shipping services? That’s a whole other challenge. If you're a company that deals with heavy machinery, you know that in some cases, shipping the machinery internationally may be more cost-effective than purchasing it locally.

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The Power of Dynamic Rating Engines in a TMS

MercuryGate

This article explores the features of a rating engine. Find out how multimodal rating engines support cost control and flexibility throughout the transportation network, while helping organizations like yours optimize operations on everything from freight rate quoting to auditing. The post The Power of Dynamic Rating Engines in a TMS appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Watch: Combatting Greenwashing With Supply Chain Data

Supply Chain Brain

Bart De Muynck, chief industry officer of project44, discusses how companies can make real progress in measuring the carbon emissions of their supply chain partners.

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Swedish port receives Konecranes reach stacker

Logistics Business Magazine

The Port of Trelleborg in Sweden has received a Konecranes intermodal reach stacker for trailer and container handling at its intermodal terminal. This new lift truck replaces an older unit that has reached the end of its service life. Across the five Swedish core ports, Trelleborg is second in terms of throughput tonnage. In addition, it’s the largest railway port on the Baltic Sea, and the most sustainable port in the region.

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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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Dramatic Improvements in U.S. West Coast Dwell Times, Figures Show

Supply Chain Brain

The decrease in dwell time has been aided by the shift in trade patterns, with many shippers opting to use the Port of New York and New Jersey instead.

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Exadis Migrates ERP to the Cloud

Logistics Business Magazine

A French automotive parts distribution specialist relies on Infor CloudSuite Distribution Enterprise and Authentic Distribution Solution to meet the challenges of transforming its business model, supporting its growth and aligning with its CSR objectives Infor, the industry cloud company , has announced that Exadis, a specialist in the upstream logistics of multi-brand automotive aftermarket spare parts, has decided to migrate its enterprise resource planning (ERP) to the Infor Cloud.

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Instawork Report Shows Warehouses Expect a Return to Normalcy in 2023

Supply Chain Brain

Light industrial business sector leaders feel more confident about labor supplies in 2023 according to Instawork's “State of Warehouse Labor Report.

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Manhattan Associates Named a Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader

Logistics Business Magazine

Manhattan Associates Inc., a global leader in supply chain commerce solutions , has been named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems for the fifth consecutive year. Evolving consumer delivery expectations and the need to maintain business continuity have created a growing requirement for transparent and unified transportation solutions.

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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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EPA Proposes Stricter Vehicle Pollution Standards

Supply Chain Brain

If automakers embrace electric vehicles, they could account for 67% of new light-duty vehicle sales and 46% of new medium-duty vehicle sales in 2032.

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Hyundai Commits to $18bn Spend in Shift to Electric Cars

Supply Chain Brain

Automakers and battery producers in Korea are also still trying to figure out how to navigate U.S. President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act.

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Coupa Upgrades Spend Management Software Platform

Supply Chain Brain

Proper visibility and digitization of the back office can prevent budget cutbacks and layoffs.

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