Tue.Apr 18, 2023

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Understanding Fulfillment Kitting Services

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

B2C order fulfillment often involves more than basic pick and pack operations. There are a variety of additional considerations for presenting your brand to your customers in the best possible light and for optimizing processes to reduce costs. One of the more important considerations is the implementation of fulfillment kitting services.

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Global Supply Chains are Operating more Efficiently, Report Finds

Supply Chain Brain

The report also found that global transportation costs have fallen below their long-term average thanks to lessening pressures on shipping, rail, air and road freight.

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Editor’s Pick: Rip Up the Golden Ticket Theory

Talking Logistics

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This March 2023 post from Transporeon’s blog highlights key takeaways from a sustainability masterclass hosted by Jakob Muus, Director of Transporeon’s Sustainability.

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NHTSA presses forward on trailer side underride guards

Commercial Carrier Journal

NHTSA estimates that 17.2 lives would be saved and 69 serious injuries would be prevented annually when all trailers in the fleet are equipped with side underride guards.

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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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Editor’s Choice: Innovating Toward a Resilient and Agile Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Today’s article comes from the team at Coupa and explores an agile and resilient supply chain. When it comes to supply chains, the last few years have exposed real global vulnerabilities.

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Half of Suppliers are Being Paid Late, Survey Finds

Supply Chain Brain

Late payments also add to the financial pressures impacting suppliers, with 42% saying they expect to face increased borrowing costs over the next 12 months.

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More ways for vet brokers to combat fraud, double brokering

Overdrive Online

Double brokering and other fraud in spot freight transactions is dragging down rates through misrepresentation/skimming, and in some cases outright theft. At MATS, yet another tool in the arsenal emerged.

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Balancing Supply and Demand As the Auto Industry Goes Electric

Supply Chain Brain

The near future will be beset with manufacturing challenges from suppliers balancing systems for both EV and internal combustion engine platforms.

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Celebrating Leaders In Supply Chain Sustainability

Blue Grace Logistics

Celebrating Leaders In Supply Chain Sustainability Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - April 18, 2023 Supply chain sustainability refers to companies’ efforts to consider the environmental and human impact of their products’ journey through the supply chain, from raw materials sourcing to production, storage, delivery and every transportation link in between.

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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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eBook: Navigating the Journey of Digital Transformation

Logistics Business Magazine

Logistics Business magazine, in association with Aptean, has produced a short digital issue eBook about Transport management operations and cloud-based route planning. In this 8-page special guide, Editor Peter MacLeod talks to Aptean’s spokespeople Gail Skinner and Ben Glossop about the benefits of digitization. Read the eBook here now The costs associated with the manual administration of business processes are usually unquestionably absorbed as unavoidable running costs, but in the current ec

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Thousands of Flights Delayed As Southwest Glitch Grounds Planes

Supply Chain Brain

The glitch follows another during the Christmas holiday season led to 16,700 flight cancellations and disrupted travel plans for two million customers.

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Transforming the Supply Chain for Sustainable Future

Logistics Business Magazine

As the world becomes more focused on sustainability, businesses across all industries are exploring ways to reduce their environmental impact by driving revenue, reducing operational costs, improving business reputation, building consumer perception, and fulfilling corporate social responsibility, writes Varun Visruthan. Traditional oil-producing countries are moving towards electrical-based production, and businesses are increasingly adopting innovative strategies to make their supply chains mo

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IFC and Cambodia to Create Logistics Complex in Sihanoukville Province

Supply Chain Brain

The International Finance Corporation and the Cambodian government will extend an offer to a select qualified private developer that will finance, develop and operate the complex.

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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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Davies Turner’s Health and Safety Hat-trick

Logistics Business Magazine

For a third year in a row, the health and safety standards across the Davies Turner Group have led the UK Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) to presenting the company with an internationally-recognised award. The leading global freight forwarding and logistics group has received a third consecutive RoSPA Gold Award in recognition of the high standards of its safety performance during the period from January 01, 2022, to December 31, 2022.

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How do rising interest rates and inflation affect global supply chains?

EazyStock

Supply chain managers and inventory management professionals face a constant barrage of supply chain crises, with one always waiting around the corner. With every crisis comes the potential for supply chain disruption that can cause chaos for stock-holding businesses. Our eGuide, Supply chain and logistics management trends for 2023 , looks at potential issues facing supply chain managers this year and how to respond.

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UK Fund to Boost Freight Innovation

Logistics Business Magazine

Data analytics innovator Entopy has won a share of the UK government’s new £7 million fund to boost innovation in the freight industry. The funding will enable the company to extend the use of its unique software to help address the issues caused by a lack of large-scale cross-industry data collection and sharing. Entopy is already working in partnership with IT services company Fujitsu UK & Ireland on the pioneering Atamai Freight solution, which is unlocking supply chain benefits for

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U.S., Colombia and Guatemala Sign Deal to Standardize Supply Chain Security

Supply Chain Brain

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency signed a deal with the Customs Administrations of Guatemala and Colombia to establish a standard set of supply chain security requirements.

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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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CMA CGM in Exclusive Negotiations to Acquire Bolloré

Logistics Business Magazine

The CMA CGM Group announced today that it has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire the transportation and logistics activities held through Bolloré Logistics. The negotiations are in line with the CMA CGM Group’s long-term strategy, based on the two pillars of shipping and logistics. The Group’s strategy is to offer end-to-end solutions in support of its customer’s supply chain needs.

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Watch: The Macro Benefits of Micro-Fulfillment

Supply Chain Brain

Getting inventory closer to the end user saves money on transportation and is much more eco-friendly, says Corey Apirian, chief executive officer of Davinci Micro Fulfillment.

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Balance Sheets, Cash Flow & Better Business Decisions — Everything You Need to Know

WorkWave

Time To Read: 4 minutes In a perfect world, all business owners would be trained accountants and know exactly which levers to pull, and when, to ensure long-term profitability. Whether you are thinking about purchasing expensive equipment, hiring more people or expanding into a new market or service, your balance sheet is the most reliable source from which to make important business decisions.

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How Shein is Dominating Cross-Border E-Commerce with Supply Chain Advantage

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Online fashion retailer Shein is one of the world’s largest e-commerce companies, with a valuation of over $15 billion. One of the key factors driving its success is its advanced supply chain capabilities , which allow the company to deliver products quickly and efficiently to customers in over 220 countries. Shein’s supply chain advantage begins by using data analytics and artificial intelligence.

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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Being Green in Transportation without Sacrificing Business Goals

MercuryGate

It’s easy for shippers to say they want to be green, but making the changes and sacrifices required to reduce carbon footprint is another thing. Being green in transportation sometimes creates trade-offs that could negatively impact the business and customers, such as longer shipping times or higher costs. The post Being Green in Transportation without Sacrificing Business Goals appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Last Mile Delivery in European cities and its challenges.

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Last mile logistics refers to the final stage of the delivery process, which involves transporting goods from a warehouse or distribution center to the final destination, typically a residential or commercial address. In European cities, last mile logistics is an increasingly important issue due to the growing demand for e-commerce and same-day delivery services.

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Top 4 Last-Mile Logistics Software Companies in Indonesia

Locus

Indonesia’s logistics market is expected to increase by 28.7 billion US Dollars by 2027. This presents a lucrative opportunity for logistics companies such as retail, e-commerce, and other logistics providers. Nevertheless, along with opportunities come obstacles that must be overcome. Addressing these challenges necessitates a strong logistics solution.

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Solutions Benefit Climate, Handling Performance

Logistics Business Magazine

Intralogistics specialist Linde Material Handling (MH) is supporting its customers on their path to a more sustainable future, providing innovative products and software solutions as well as a range of precisely tailored services. The focus is on the goal of reducing CO2 emissions, saving energy and cutting operating costs while maintaining high handling performance.

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Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability

How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.

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Despite Expected Delays, Airbus Reaffirms 2024 Production Targets

Supply Chain Brain

Airbus began notifying airlines about expected delivery delays that will take place in 2024 while remaining confident this doesn't indicate worsening supply chain issues.

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Bowe Intralogistics and Plus One Robotics Partner

Logistics Business Magazine

BOWE Intralogistics and Plus One Robotics, two innovators in the intralogistics market, announced a collaboration at ProMat Chicago that will enable customers to seamlessly combine Plus One Robotics’ industry-leading parcel induction systems with BOWE’s innovative line of parcel sorting solutions that are widely deployed in the e-commerce fulfilment and parcel delivery markets.

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French Tycoons Enter Talks for $5.5bn Logistics Deal

Supply Chain Brain

Rodolphe Saade, the French billionaire at the helm of shipping giant CMA CGM SA, has made an unsolicited $5.5 billion offer to buy Bollore SE’s logistics arm.