Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2023

ARC Advisory Group’s Global Warehouse Automation Research study is now complete and available for purchase. The research process includes an analysis of large amounts of information and interviews with executives from numerous warehouse automation providers; and concludes with the publication of ARC’s research study. I provided a glimpse of the study content in an article in October that lists the top 20 warehouse automation suppliers , based on ARC’s estimates of 2021 revenues.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2023

Jim Hoefflin and Joe Lynch discuss Key WMS Trends for 2023. Jim is the CEO of Softeon , a global provider of supply chain solutions from planning through execution, anchored by a technology platform that has three pillars: Warehouse Management System (WMS), Warehouse Execution System (WES), and Distributed Order Management (DOM) system. About Jim Hoefflin.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2023

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a guest blog post by Adrian Gonzalez published by Manhattan Associates. The post highlights results from a survey conducted recently with members of Indago’s supply chain research community on the factors that provide the greatest resistance to change when it comes to supply chain capabilities. According to.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 4, 2023

Chief procurement officers have allocated time, resources and money to supplier diversity initiatives but they’re still insipid. Here’s a better way to grow your diverse supplier pool — and your ROI. .

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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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NGT News

JANUARY 4, 2023

Cenntro Electric Group Ltd. is premiering five all-electric commercial vehicles, including the LM864H, a Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell vehicle; the Logistar 300, an all-electric Class 3 van; and the iChassis product line of three open-platform, fully programmable vehicles designed for automated and autonomous driving. The LM864H is a 6×4 semi-tractor representing Cenntro’s first entry […].

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 4, 2023

Data storage managers should aim to extend the life of their data center hardware, move data to the cloud whenever possible, and delete data that is simply wasting space and money.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 4, 2023

The report’s key metric, the PMI, came in at 48.4 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), down 0.6% from November’s 49.0, contracting, at a faster rate, for the second consecutive month. The last two months of contraction were preceded by a stretch of 29 consecutive months of growth. ISM added that the overall economy contracted in December, following 30 consecutive months of growth.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

JANUARY 4, 2023

Headquartered in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Land Air Express offers a variety of services, including guaranteed, standard, exclusive, same day, hot shot and pickup and delivery.

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NGT News

JANUARY 4, 2023

Mapbox, a maps and location platform, has released Mapbox for EV, an end-to-end solution for electric vehicles that accurately predicts available range, helps discover the best charging locations and enables payments directly from the infotainment screen at the charging location. Mapbox for EV comes as an option in the in-car navigation application Mapbox Dash, or […].

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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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Logistics Management

JANUARY 4, 2023

For the week of January 2, the average price per gallon—at $4.583—rose 4.6 cents, following a 5.9-cent decline, to $4.537, for the week of December 26.

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NGT News

JANUARY 4, 2023

Governor Polis and the Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) submitted a package of requests for supplemental adjustments to the FY 2022-23 budget and amendments to the November 1, 2022 budget request for FY 2023-24 to the Joint Budget Committee. The Colorado governor’s Nov. 1, 2022 budget request doubles down on the administration’s commitment […].

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Overdrive Online

JANUARY 4, 2023

The proposals would ultimately benefit motor carriers, FMCSA said, by making sure brokers and freight forwarders maintain $75,000 in financial security and allowing FMCSA to suspend brokers' authority if not maintained.

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NGT News

JANUARY 4, 2023

Lightning eMotors has released its new virtual Fleet Planner, a free fleet configuration tool that allows fleet managers to input their individual fleet characteristics and receive a customized operating cost analysis and carbon reduction metrics based on the recommended Lightning electric vehicle that best fits their specific needs. “One of the challenges facing fleets seeking […].

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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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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 4, 2023

The job cuts represent a swift about-turn for the retailer that recently doubled its basic pay ceiling to compete more aggressively for talent.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 4, 2023

As of this month, Visser European Trailer Care, based in Uithoorn, and VTS Aalsmeer, based in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands, will be part of the ICTS family. Both workshops specialize in maintaining, repairing and technical control (MOT) for various types of trailers, especially refrigerated trailers and trailers for the air freight industry. Both workshops together employ about 15 employees.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

Automating business processes like shipping can save you valuable time and money while equipping you with the necessary tools to scale. This article discusses how to automate shipping and label printing to eliminate repetitiveness in fulfillment processes and boost operational efficiency. What Does it Mean To Automate Shipping . Shipping automation involves streamlining logistics procedures by incorporating software solutions, technology, and infrastructure into your order fulfillment operation

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 4, 2023

Dinesh Dixit, vice president of account management with LogiNext, describes the challenges that parcel companies are facing today, and how technology might ease their pain.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 4, 2023

AGVs (Automated guide vehicles) and strapping machines can work in harmony to optimise highly flexible end-of-line processes. Customer requests and needs can be highly unpredictable. This is especially true in ecommerce, where new products have to be developed, manufactured, secured for transport and shipped faster than in any other sector. Ultra-fast fashion companies add hundreds or even a thousand of new garments to their range every week.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 4, 2023

Like other automakers, GM was buoyed by steady demand and a rebound in fourth-quarter production even as higher financing costs flash a warning sign for 2023.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 4, 2023

The post Infographic: The ROI of FreightWaves SONAR appeared first on SONAR.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 4, 2023

The Philippines is seeking loans from Beijing for infrastructure projects and Marcos has called China the country’s strongest partner in pandemic recovery.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 4, 2023

A leading US automotive parts business has reduced manual packing constraints by adopting right-size packaging automation, helping the business meet increasing order volumes and supporting current customer demands and future growth. ECS Tuning has a long and celebrated history supporting the European car community in the USA. From its beginnings as a family-operated service shop in 1962, ECS has become the leading distributor of genuine, after-market, and performance parts for Audi, BMW, Mercede

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 4, 2023

Banks were also encouraged to take steps to avoid problems in the digital asset market spreading to the wider financial system.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 4, 2023

The freight market is always changing. Today’s “hot markets” could fall out of favor as quickly as they ascended. At the same time, any number of variables — from natural disasters to manufacturer relocations — could elevate a sleepy market to the big leagues. Seeing and understanding these shifts is critical for shippers planning their transportation strategies. .

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 4, 2023

For workers, rising fuel and car-maintenance costs have made the job less appealing.

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