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Everything You Need to Know about eFulfillmentĀ 

GoShip Blog

eFulfillment refers to how businesses respond to customer orders. It has a tremendous impact on customer satisfaction and sales generation. What is eFulfillment? . eFulfillment, short for e-commerce fulfillment, is a process that describes all the steps involved in fulfilling customer orders on e-commerce websites. It involves everything from the point of sales inquiry to the checkout process, order management system, pick-up, and eventual delivery of the product to the customer.

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The Axle Payments Story with Shawn Vo

The Logistics of Logistics

Shawn Vo and Joe Lynch discuss the Axle Payments story. Shawn is Co-Founder & CTO at Axle , a payments automation and financing platform for freight and logistics. About Shawn Vo. Shawn Vo is chief technology officer and co-founder of Axle , a payments automation and financing platform for freight and logistics. A graduate of the University of Virginia, Shawn spent seven years in financial technology, building software for fast-growing startups and consulting for the top 20 largest banks b

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 24, 2022)

Talking Logistics

ā€˜Tis the season for graduations. My oldest daughter graduated from college last month. My youngest daughter will graduate from 8th grade this morning, which means I better get going. So, without pomp and circumstance, hereā€™s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: ā€œState of Logistics Reportā€ shows out-of-sync supply chains.

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Scenes from the A.J. Soza Memorial Truck Show, Day 1

Overdrive Online

The show's second edition got under way at the fairgrounds in Merced, California. The Central Valley location stood in high relief at the early point in the day as these hay-hauling doubles you see rolled in, split by a livestock hauler.

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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 ā€œsmartā€ 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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Podcast | Linking Planning and Execution for Real-Time Decision-Making

Supply Chain Brain

It makes sense that companies would have put enormous energy over the past few years into honing their supply chain planning function. But in a time of great volatility, roiled by pandemic, war, trade disputes and economic uncertainty, planning is of little use if it canā€™t be properly executed.

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How Analytics Can Mitigate the Supply Chain Impact of Russia's War

Supply Chain Brain

A look at how supply chains have been disrupted by the war in Ukraine, along with tips on how to mitigate the conflict's impact with the help of artificial intelligence and analytics.

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Trucking pro stepping into the ring for a good cause

Truck News

On July 23, Hawkeye Holdings logistics manager Jordan Wilson will step into the squared circle to fight for a better future for underprivileged Kelowna youth. And his contacts in the trucking industry are already piling into his corner. The Elevation Outdoors event, organized by Los Gatos Locos/Madkatz Boxing and Fitness in Kelowna, B.C., had set a […].

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Speed of CALSTART, CECā€™s Allocations Shows Demand for EV Charging Funding

NGT News

The Energy Infrastructure Incentives for Zero-Emission Commercial Vehicles (EnergIIZE) Electric Vehicle (EV) Fast Track demonstrates the high demand for charging infrastructure among EV fleet owners. Its funding allocation of $16.24 million was fully subscribed within seconds of opening. The EnergIIZE Commercial Vehicles Project is funded by the California Energy Commission and implemented by CALSTART.

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Saving with tire section repairs

Fleet Owner

In these times of much higher prices, more rubber must be rescued instead of thrown away. Know the degrees of tire punctures and when sections must be replaced and how that's done.

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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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Bill of Lading Types: How to Avoid the Detention and Demurrage Due to Documentation

MTS Logistics

In shipping, documentation, freight insurance, terminal problems, and trucking shortages are just a few of the problems we face today. But the biggest issue to address in the documentation category is the bill of lading (BL). There are two standard types of BLs, an express and original. Although not actively used now, the COVID-19 Pandemic brought about the need for non-paper and a completely electronic, or e-BL, process.

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Daimler Truck chair: North American demand helping set up a good 2023

Fleet Owner

Supply chain and costs pressures remain problems, Martin Daum said, but customers are still looking for vehicles. He also reiterated Daimler Truck's belief in the benefits autonomous trucks would bring to fleets.

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USA Truck acquired by DB Schenker

Commercial Carrier Journal

The $435 million deal immediately gives DB Schenker rich access to the U.S. freight market.

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Truckload, reefer volumes slip in May, DAT reports

Fleet Owner

Spot van rate also hit a 22-month low, according to freight and analytics firmā€™s latest report.

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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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Leading Food Manufacturer Updates Line Marking

Logistics Business Magazine

High-quality floor marking installations and RFID and barcode labels specialist inotec recently completed another impressive line marking project for a leading British food manufacturer. The large food manufacturer employs over 9,500 staff and selected inotec for the project due to the quality of previous projects inotec had successfully undertaken for the company.

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Meet LogiNextā€™s iOS Wizard, Vishal Jagdale!

Loginext

Meet LogiNextā€™s iOS wizard, Vishal Jagdale! This article is a part of the #WeAreLogiNext series of articles where we focus on peopleā€™s journeys that power the company. In today’s blog, we have the kind and gentle-spirited iOS developer from the mobile team, Vishal Jagdale. His love for coding and always-ready-to-learn attitude has helped […].

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Prologis Adds 4 Properties to Dutch Portfolio

Logistics Business Magazine

Prologis, Inc., the global leader in logistics real estate, announced today it has acquired four new distribution centres in the Netherlands from KKR, a leading global investment firm, and Mirastar, a leading pan-European developer, investor, and property manager. The properties are located in the prime logistics locations Bleiswijk, Roosendaal and Hoofddorp (Schiphol), in the Netherlands and cover a total of 127,000 square meters of rentable floor area.

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?Stars, Stripes and Safety Tips ā€“ Best Practices for an Independence Day Move

Penske Move Ahead

Make moves this Fourth of July. But not just any move ā€“ the BIG move. With a long, holiday weekend ahead, use these tips from Penske Truck Rental to ensure a safe, successful and celebratory Independence Day move. Plan for Traffic Holiday weekends are notorious for travel ā€“ particularly traveling via car. While bumper-to-bumper traffic can be frustrating, itā€™s important to take your time, stay calm and remain safe on the road at all times.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If youā€™re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Logistics Experience in XXL Format

Logistics Business Magazine

On June 20, Linde Material Handling literally laid out the red carpet for its customers and other interested parties for nine event days. On an area of 17,000 square meters at the Mannheim Maimarkt site, the intralogistics specialist is presenting its extensive portfolio of products, solutions and services ā€“ for example, using the case of a bottle manufacturer to demonstrate the process from goods receipt to the last mile in the store.

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Penske Gains Entry to Inbound Logistics Magazine G75 Green Supply Chain Partners List

Penske Move Ahead

Penske has earned placement on this yearā€™s 75 Green Supply Chain Partners list by Inbound Logistics magazine. Editors selected companies ā€œgoing above and beyond to prioritize green initiatives and help global supply chains become more sustainable. These companies are dedicated to developing and implementing best practices that leave a positive footprint on the world.

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World Premiere of Hydrogen-powered Truck in Hamburg

Logistics Business Magazine

Clean Logistics has presented its first hydrogen-powered zero-emission truck to the public, in Hamburg. With ‘fyuriant’, Clean Logistics is heralding a new era in the field of environmentally friendly solutions for road freight transport and reaching another important milestone in its corporate history. Last summer, the company handed over the first converted bus with fuel cell hydrogen drive in public transportation in Europe.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 18 ā€“ 24)

Logistics Viewpoints

And just like that, once again, the Gronk spike is on its way out. Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end, Rob Gronkowski announced his second retirement this week. However, Gronkowski’s agent told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that he wouldn’t be surprised if his client could be coaxed out of retirement for a second time by Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady.

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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 ā€” inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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Timber Firm Invests in Sustainable Electric Trucks

Logistics Business Magazine

Crendon Timber, specialists in the design and manufacture of engineered timber products, have taken delivery of electric Combilift -CBE Multi Directional Forklifts from Briggs Equipment. The new machines signal the start of a sustainability drive for Crendon to help meet their own sustainability targets and reduce environmental impact through investment in green technology and processes.

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GXO Uses AI Solution to Boost Warehouse Efficiency

Logistics Business Magazine

Kƶrber has joined forces with GXO Logistics , Inc., a large ‘pure play’ contract logistics provider, to develop the pioneering Operator Eye – an AI-based solution that tracks error patterns and autonomously minimises downtime and human intervention in the picking process. In 2021, GXO approached Kƶrber for a camera-monitoring solution for the Kƶrber K.