Wed.Dec 08, 2021

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10 Critical Components for Your Freight RFP Checklist

GlobalTranz

Market volatility from the ongoing labor shortage on top of increasing consumer demand, rising fuel prices, and port and terminal congestion will continue to challenge supply chains through 2022 and beyond. Given these disruptions, supply chain resiliency will be a critical factor in ensuring the success of your network. The past two years of volatility have many logistics leaders evolving from an annual Request for Proposal or freight (RFP) event to quarterly or more frequently to accommodate t

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REPOST: Reimagining the Food Supply Chain with Eric Ristow and Luis Pajares

The Logistics of Logistics

Reimagining the Food Supply Chain with Eric Ristow and Luis Pajares. Eric Ristow , Luis Pajares , and Joe Lynch discuss reimagining the food supply chain. The food supply chain has many challenges including poor customer experience, disconnected cold storage networks, and a lack of system integration resulting in limited visibility. About Eric Ristow.

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How Cargo Theft Stole Christmas

Logistics Viewpoints

Cargo theft continues to be a problem, especially around the holidays. And I don’t just mean the winter holidays; cargo theft typically spikes during any holiday season where businesses may be closed for an extra day or two. But what exactly is cargo theft? I found a very detailed definition on the Texas Department of Public safety website. Cargo theft is “the criminal taking of any cargo including, but not limited to, goods, chattels, money, or baggage that constitutes, in whole or in part, a c

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To own or not to own a trailer: How COVID fast-tracked an explosion in power-only trucking

Overdrive Online

Compared to intermodal and auto-hauling operations previously explored, long-tail COVID pandemic ramifications have been decidedly more positive for power-only independent operators, the focus of this part of Overdrive's 2021 "Niche Hauls" series.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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New TIA 3PL Market Report shows ongoing solid market conditions

Logistics Management

Total quarterly shipments increased 6.8%, from the second quarter to the third quarter, and saw a 10.6% annual gain, and total revenue saw a 10.3% increase, from the second quarter to the third quarter, while seeing a 36.1% annual gain.

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Five Supply Chain Trends to Expect in 2022

Supply Chain Brain

Companies are focusing on surviving the pandemic and its effects before looking into cutting-edge technology.

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Largest Environmental Services Company Outpaces Industry in Hiring Woman Driver 2 to 1

Women in Trucking

According to the latest census data, North America’s environmental and industrial services leader Clean Harbors nearly doubles the industry average of women truck drivers.

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How to keep older assets on the road longer

Fleet Owner

With delays in vehicle production, fleets are keeping assets on the road longer than originally planned. Find out different methods to sustain the life of assets that otherwise would be put out to pasture.

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Port Tracker has 2021 import volumes on a record-setting pace

Logistics Management

The report explained that 2021 imports are expected to come in at 26 million TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units), which would represent an 18.3% annual increase over 2020’s current record, at 22 million TEU (up 1.9% over 2019) and also mark the highest annual tally, for the report, since it initially commenced tracking imports in 2002.

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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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Can ERP minimize the risks of outsourced manufacturing?

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

I love my job. Every day I get the opportunity to visit and walk through a new factory or operation, being exposed to the unique challenges faced by each and every-one of our customers. In the last two years it became even clearer that today’s manufacturer must understand the need to be agile, flexible and responsive, and that requires a software solution that gives them leverage to use whatever production methods are appropriate, including the partial or complete outsourcing of manufacturing.

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U.S. Online Retail Prices Rose a Record 3.5% in November

Supply Chain Brain

U.S. online prices increased 3.5% in November from a year earlier, the biggest gain since software company Adobe Inc. started tracking the digital economy in 2014.

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Nordstrom leverages pack and hold inventory to mitigate supply chain risk

Supply Chain and Logistics

Nordstrom and a number of other retailers are starting to keep more inventory, by buying larger lots and holding some.

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Securing the Supply Chain from Ransomware Threats

Supply Chain Brain

Cyber threats like ransomware are becoming more persistent and presenting new challenges to an organization's supply chain. How can you understand where these threats are coming from and stop them in their tracks?

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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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House Approves $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill, what does this mean for the logistics industry?

ShipLilly

United States infrastructure plan and financing of domestic construction and maintenance of highways and government owned property in a 3D illustration style. Now that the US House of Representatives has finally approved a $1 trillion infrastructure bill, the work of implementing it begins. The bill was sent to President Joe Biden for signing after delays and negotiations.

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24M Technologies, Volkswagen Partner on Lithium-Ion EV Battery Technology

NGT News

FREYR Battery’s partner, 24M Technologies Inc., and Volkswagen Group (VWAG) say they are manufacturing next-generation lithium-ion EV batteries using 24M’s SemiSolid platform. The partnership is focused on the development of production technology for SemiSolid battery cells for use in VWAG electric vehicles (EV). VWAG will also make a strategic investment into 24M.

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Watch: Case Study: Palo Alto Networks Enhances Planning Function

Supply Chain Brain

Global cybersecurity leader Palo Alto Networks, Inc. needed to implement a new tool for supply as well as sales and operations planning functionality — and time was of the essence. A n aplan stepped in to help.

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Federally Funded R&D Center Expands Charging Capabilities with Beam Globals’ EV ARC

NGT News

A federally funded research and development center has made a third repeat order to further expand its fleet of Beam Global’s EV ARC solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging systems to charge EVs, hybrids and NEVs (neighborhood EVs) used in fleet operations and by employees. The latest system was purchased using the General Services Administration’s Multiple […].

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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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Long Beach Port Chief Sees Congestion Easing in Six Months

Supply Chain Brain

The head of one of the two ports in the U.S.’s busiest maritime gateway said he expects congestion that has caused upheaval throughout supply chains to improve in about six months’ time.

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Cryostar Launches New Liquefied Natural Gas Dispenser

NGT News

France-based cryogenic equipment developer and manufacturer Cryostar has debuted its new Dispenser 3.0 liquefied natural gas (LNG) dispenser for vehicle refueling applications. The company says its R&D department worked in collaboration with its sales and product management teams to come up with the latest version of the dispenser. One of the main areas of focus […].

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LogiFlow Announces Turnkey Transportation Intelligence Platform

Supply Chain Brain

LogiFlow Services (LogiFlow), a provider of transportation intelligence and logistics services, now offers a customizable platform intended to solve the industry’s communication and collaboration problems between suppliers, shippers and carriers.

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Now is the time for a SWOT analysis

Fleet Owner

By analyzing the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to the business, companies can gain a better understanding of the current operational environment.

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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 you’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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Creating Paths to Greater Diversity

Women in Trucking

Supporting gender diversity in trucking is nothing new to Freightliner or to Daimler Truck North America (DTNA). For years, they’ve been at the forefront, not just with words, but with action. DTNA fosters a diverse environment within the company, maintaining more than 10 unique employee resource groups (ERG). One of the more prominent is the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program that DTNA launched in the early 2000s.

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How to better understand Generation Z

Fleet Owner

To attract those born in this generation, firms need to dive into how Gen Zers operate, how they make decisions, and what motivates them to stay with a company. Check out the following tools to begin that research.

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Under-21 interstate drivers a ‘drop in the bucket’ in driver shortage equation

Logistics Management

A provision in the new $1.2 trillion infrastructure law contains an apprentice program that would allow 3,000 or so under-21 truck drivers to be employed in interstate commerce. But trucking officials and executives say that is hardly enough to make a dent in the nationwide truck driver shortage. American Trucking Associations (ATA) estimated recently that the nation is 80,000 short of full employment in truck drivers—a shortage ATA predicts could hit 150,000 if conditions don’t change by 2030.

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Infrastructure investment finally a reality

Fleet Owner

The final passage of the bill took bipartisan support, which frankly is the way it should be. Now that the bill has passed and the money budgeted for improvements, let the work begin.

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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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Port Congestion Fees Continue to Be Delayed at Los Angeles/Long Beach

MTS Logistics

In a joint announcement this past Monday, December 6th, the sprawling Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach announced they would each delay the implementation of the new “Container Dwell Fee” until December 13th. The ports had previously planned on implementing the charges as of this week. Announced in late October, and originally planned to go into effect during the first few days of November, the new fee was designed to prevent further congestion at the port complex and free up the s

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Coming together to improve trucking efficiency

Fleet Owner

While it might not take a village, it does take a number of people coming together to optimize trucks for fuel efficiency. And that's good for all of us.

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Happening Now: Warehouse Lease Renewal Costs Skyrocket

West Coast and California Logistics

According to FreightWaves , companies that are renewing – or about to renew – multiyear warehouse leases are in for severe sticker shock.

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