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3 Ways to Beat Post-Holiday Shortages

Food Logistics

Here are a few ways to start preparing the supply chain to avoid shortages ahead.

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The FreightTech Roadmap with Thomas Deakins

The Logistics of Logistics

Thomas Deakins and Joe Lynch discuss the FreightTech roadmap. Thomas is Founder and CEO of Thomas Deakins Consulting , where he advises logistics and supply chain companies on digital supply chain strategy, technology selection, and creating supply chain partnerships. About Thomas Deakins Thomas Deakins is Founder and CEO of Thomas Deakins Consulting, a freight technology advisory.

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Technology’s Role in Transforming the Logistics Industry

Talking Logistics

In a 2015 LinkedIn post, Meg Whitman, the former CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, said that “Every company is a technology company.” I agree with Ms. Whitman, especially with how she’s defined it — that across every industry, IT strategy is now business strategy, and that speed of execution will define winners and losers. This. Read more The post Technology’s Role in Transforming the Logistics Industry appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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What is ESG reporting and how can an ERP help?

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Sustainability has come onto the agenda of many businesses, with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals becoming major considerations. ESG reporting is a way for businesses to disclose the impacts of ESG programs to their stakeholders. Reporting requires businesses to collect and track data on their ESG performance and report this information in a transparent and consistent manner.

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10 Practical Steps To Reduce Scope 3 Emissions

Scope 3 emissions – which account for 70 – 80% of an organization’s emissions – are complex and multifaceted. They form the bulk of an organization’s environmental impact. It’s no surprise that enterprises still struggle to track and manage these emissions. '10 Practical Steps to Reduce Scope 3 Emissions' guides you through the essential phases of identifying, analyzing, and mitigating these emissions.

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3 Ways to Beat Holiday Shortages

Food Logistics

Here are a few ways to start preparing the supply chain to avoid shortages ahead.

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Entergy Installs Additional EV Charging Stations for New Orleans Partnership

NGT News

Entergy New Orleans LLC, a subsidiary of Entergy Corp., has installed three electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, free for the public, in New Orleans City Park. The installations are part of a broader EV charging station program run by Entergy New Orleans in partnership with the City of New Orleans. In total, Entergy New Orleans […] The post Entergy Installs Additional EV Charging Stations for New Orleans Partnership appeared first on NGT News.

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Note to CEOs: Ignorance isn’t bliss—in fact It can be costly!

Logistics Management

The Covid pandemic exposed a grim reality: Most shippers have supply chains that are completely unprepared to deal with catastrophic issues.

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Natural Gas Vehicles Damaged in Dallas Fire

NGT News

Local news sources reported an incident that occurred Thursday, Jan. 19, near Interstate 35E and Manana Drive in northwest Dallas, wherein a number of natural gas vehicles – including school buses – caught fire. Dallas Fire-Rescue confirmed to WFAA that the vehicles ran on compressed natural gas (CNG). There were multiple 911 calls about the […] The post Natural Gas Vehicles Damaged in Dallas Fire appeared first on NGT News.

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Three Post-Pandemic Actions for Repairing Global Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Following are three areas on which companies and suppliers must focus to repair and innovate their supply chains.

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EROAD’s Guide to Running a Sustainable Trucking Business

Over the last three decades, emissions from new trucks have been reduced by more than 98 percent. In fact, it would take 60 of today’s trucks to generate the same level of emissions from a single truck in 1988. Despite these impressive improvements, many trucking businesses continue to seek methods to achieve sustainability goals in a viable, measurable way.

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bp pulse Begins Installations for EV Charging Corridor

NGT News

bp pulse has started the first charging corridor for medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks in Europe. Six public charging locations with ultra-fast 300 kw charge points aimed at electric trucks have been launched along a 600 km stretch of the Rhine-Alpine corridor across Germany. The corridor is one of the busiest road freight routes in […] The post bp pulse Begins Installations for EV Charging Corridor appeared first on NGT News.

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Walmart Starts E-Commerce Site to Target Small Businesses, Taking On Amazon

Supply Chain Brain

The Bentonville, Arkansas-based company is also offering Walmart Business+, a corporate counterpart to its Walmart+ membership program for individual consumers.

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Export Consolidation to South Africa Offered

Logistics Business Magazine

Growth in Dachser UK’s Air & Sea Logistics (ASL) activities continues apace with the introduction of regular consolidated freight services on the export trade to South African destinations. With weekly departures to Durban, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth the service is designed to help optimize customers’ supply chains. Dachser ASL provides the opportunity to ship smaller, less-than-containerload (LCL) shipments on a frequent basis without the necessity of delaying supplies until a larger quan

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Small Package-Delivery Companies Grow as Businesses Seek Alternatives to UPS, FedEx

Supply Chain Brain

Regional and other carriers still have less than 10% of the U.S. market, but the share is growing.

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The What, Why and How of Total Procurement Orchestration

By 2027, Gartner predicts that 40% of sourcing will be handled outside of the procurement function. How can procurement pros ensure that the process is efficient and unified for all users? For a synchronized and democratized approach to procurement, leaders are embracing total procurement orchestration solutions. The What, Why and How of Total Procurement Orchestration details how a multi-level orchestration strategy streamlines procurement processes.

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Short Sea boost for London Thamesport

Logistics Business Magazine

The range of short sea container services available from Hutchison Ports London Thamesport is to be increased following the announcement by Viasea Shipping of a new service from the South East UK port. Commenting on the new sailing, Mark Taylor, Director, London Thamesport, said: “London Thamesport is already well established as one of the leading short sea container ports in the South East of England and offers excellent service levels in both quayside and landside operations.

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City Logistics Planning Is Seeing an Abundance of Innovation

Supply Chain Brain

The goods we consume today require complex logistics processes in urban areas. If not planned adequately, they can negatively affect urban sustainability.

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PD Ports Adds Weekly Europe Service

Logistics Business Magazine

PD Ports is delighted to have secured an additional weekly sailing between Rotterdam, Botlek and Teesport thanks to continued collaboration with shipping line A2B-online. The expansion of the service, which will start from the end of January, will increase sailings on the route to four times per week and increase the total number of containers handled via the route to 40,000 per year, further demonstrating how Teesport acts as the UK’s Northern gateway for international trade.

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What's the One Thing Every DTC Company Should be Doing That It Most Likely Isn't?

Stord

Supply chain operating efficiency can make or break DTC brand success.

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Navigating Uncertainty: How Technology Helps Fleets Thrive in Challenging Times

Change is a constant in the transportation industry. Amid business competition, regulatory developments, environmental concerns, and myriad other challenges, motor carriers must continually adapt to an ever-evolving operational landscape. Fleet telematics technology can help transportation businesses navigate uncertainty, gain a competitive advantage, and boost profitability.

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Temperature-controlled Trailers for Biscuits

Logistics Business Magazine

DHL Supply Chain today announces the introduction of 32 new temperature-controlled trailers to its Burton’s Biscuits fleet, each fitted with Carrier Transicold Vector® HE 19 units. The new units were specified by DHL and will support its GoGreen plan with fuel and energy savings, while increasing the efficiency of the Burton’s Biscuits operation. The 32 new units replace older assets and combine all-electric technology with a new multi-speed engine design, delivering up to 30% fuel savings over

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Nikola, IVECO Sign Supply Agreement for 100 Fuel-Cell Vehicles

NGT News

Nikola Corp. and IVECO have signed a letter of intent for an order of 100 Class 8, heavy-duty Nikola Tre hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV) from GP JOULE, a system provider for integrated energy solutions based in Reussenkoege, Germany. The Nikola Tre FCEVs in the European 6×2 variant will be manufactured by the joint […] The post Nikola, IVECO Sign Supply Agreement for 100 Fuel-Cell Vehicles appeared first on NGT News.

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Dexory Announces new Investors

Logistics Business Magazine

Dexory, a leading intelligence and robotics company, announced today they have a new round of angel investors. This follows significant investment in 2022, when they secured $13m (£11m) in a seed round led by Swiss venture capital firm Lakestar. This announcement marks another milestone in Dexory’s journey, after the recent rebrand from BotsAndUs, reflecting their growth.

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Increasingly Affordable, Telematics Devices Offer Solutions to Fleets of All Sizes

Penske Move Ahead

Cost has been a default factor for many fleets looking to add telematics devices, but technology has become more affordable, especially for smaller operators. "Systems have come down in cost considerably. Fifteen to 20 years ago, devices and data were a lot more expensive. Fleets may not realize that it is a small upfront investment today for the value and ROI they can get from a telematics system,” said Samantha Thompson, vice president of customer success and fleet telematics, Penske Transport

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How a Global CPG Leader Optimized $500M of Direct Materials Spend and Exceeded Savings Goal

A Fortune 500 CPG company partnered with GEP to improve end-to-end category management, optimize direct spend categories, and increase strategic focus on tail spend. GEP’s sourcing expertise and market intelligence enabled the company to centralize sourcing and order management processes, strengthen key supplier relationships, and enhance supply chain resilience and agility.

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PTV Group and Conundra Continue Integration

Logistics Business Magazine

PTV Group, Econolite and Conundra, along with backers Bridgepoint and Porsche have announced the further integration and strategic reorganization of the companies into two strong and distinct businesses serving their respective end markets: Mobility and Logistics. In order to form a new pure-play software Logistics business, PTV Logistics and Conundra are integrating their respective resources to offer state-of-the-art software solutions for route planning and optimization with best-in-class alg

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IMF Chief Says Global Economic Outlook ‘Less Bad’ Than Feared

Supply Chain Brain

The prospects for China had brightened since the abandonment of the zero-COVID strategy, while strong labor markets had boosted consumer spending.

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Consolidated Fork Truck Services Examination

Logistics Business Magazine

Leading specialists in material handling solutions, B&B Attachments provides CFTS (Consolidated Fork Truck Services) accredited ‘Thorough Examination’ inspections as part of its service offering. Its team of fully qualified service technicians, located throughout the country, are trained to perform Thorough Examination, and provide UK companies with legislation compliance.

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Supply Chain Financing Lessens Supply Chain Risk

Supply Chain Brain

In today’s fast-paced ecosystem, supply chain financing must be integrated into a business’s overall financial strategy.

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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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Webinar: How to Build a Digital Transformation Strategy to Optimise Transport Operations

Logistics Business Magazine

Technology is the beating heart of the future for transport and logistics and it’s imperative to optimise transport operations. Yet rapid and constant changes in consumer expectations – alongside rising ecommerce sales – are putting greater demand on logistics and distribution operations. Those who are best equipped can adapt quickly and are better positioned for success.

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Amazon Air Launches in India, Defying Slowdown Fears

Supply Chain Brain

Demand for air cargo has cooled, with the sector projected to slow down further this year.

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Alaska Service Announcement: Anchorage Arrival Delay MTC222

Odyssey Logistics

Dear Valued Customers, Please review the latest alert from Matson: MTC222N is delayed on its northbound voyage to Anchorage. We plan to start at 0900 on Tuesday, January 24th with cargo availability beginning at 1030. We will update if changes occur. If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team. Continue Reading The post Alaska Service Announcement: Anchorage Arrival Delay MTC222 appeared first on Odyssey Logistics & Technology.