Wed.Feb 08, 2023

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NRF 2023: Returns Management to the Rescue

Logistics Viewpoints

Last month I wrote about my return to the NRF Big Show. As a quick recap, a crowd of nearly 37,000 people flocked to the Javits Center in New York City to see what new solutions and innovations software suppliers had in store for 2023 and beyond. This year, the recurring theme was all about customer empowerment and how this leads to a positive customer experience.

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CSX announces agreement on paid sick leave with BMWED and BRC

Logistics Management

A major source of contention between United States Class I railroads and 12 railroad labor unions leading up to the brokered deal between the parties, in order to avert a strike, in early December, focused on the number of sick days railroad workers were allowed to have. Signs of progress on that front were made clear this week, with Jacksonville-based Class I freight railroad carrier CSX saying it has come to terms on agreements for two unions—the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way (BMWED), whic

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Intermodal truckers secure win against ocean carriers

Supply Chain and Logistics

The chassis world is always coming up with a new twist. Two large chassis pool operators, in Chicago, LA/Long Beach, Memphis, and Savannah, have to allow truckers to use a provider of their own choosing.

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Global 3PL Market to Generate Revenue of More Than $2.3 Trillion, Report Says

Supply Chain Brain

The third-party logistics market is expected to experience steady growth in the near future, as companies continue to realize the value of outsourcing their supply chain operations.

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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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Supply chain and logistics themes are far from overlooked in State of the Union address

Logistics Management

There used to be a time when terms like supply chain, infrastructure, and others related to the logistics-focused worlds we live in would get little, if any, attention, in a State of the Union (SOTU) address. Well, it is fair to say, that has clearly changed and was on full display in President Biden’s address to the nation last night.

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Kentucky Transit Fleet Adding CNG Buses, Hybrid Paratransits

NGT News

Lextran, the transit agency serving great Lexington, Ky., has been awarded $3 million in federal grant dollars under the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program to purchase four compressed natural gas (CNG) buses and six hybrid-electric paratransit vehicles. Lextran’s award was one of seven projects funded to reduce traffic congestion and improve air […] The post Kentucky Transit Fleet Adding CNG Buses, Hybrid Paratransits appeared first on NGT News.

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Nontraditional strategies for truck parts sourcing on the rise

Overdrive Online

Need a DEF quality sensor and you can't find it? How's a DEF tank somebody decided to "delete" sound for a quick and inexpensive solution? In Part 2 of this parts-purchase series, find more unique approaches as owners have adapted to new realities.

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Work Truck Week Hosting Plenty of Alt-Fuel Vehicles for Test Drives

NGT News

NTEA, organizer of the annual Work Truck Week event, says a number of electric and zero-emission commercial vehicles will be available during the 2023 Ride & Drive, which is free and open to all Work Truck Week registrants on a first-come, first-served basis March 8-9, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Indiana Convention […] The post Work Truck Week Hosting Plenty of Alt-Fuel Vehicles for Test Drives appeared first on NGT News.

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Beating The Odds

Women in Trucking

Through the CDL program at Santa Rosa Correctional Institution, inmates earn industry-recognized certifications through coursework and driving simulators.

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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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‘Megawarehouse’ demand hits record highs in 2022, reports CBRE

Logistics Management

CBRE found that the largest 100 industrial lease transactions in 2022 included a record-high 63 deals for 1 million square-feet or more—known as “megawarehouses”—topping the 57 deals recorded in 2021. What’s more, it added that the average size of the top 100 leases was 1.07 million square-feet (MSF), supplanting the previous record, of 1.05 million MSF, set in 2021.

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6 Creative Ways to Repurpose an Ebook Into New Content

Shippeo

Constantly creating fresh, new content isn’t a walk in the park. Also, having tons of content doesn’t guarantee success; it can be counterproductive. The key here is to be efficient so you get to maintain the performance of every content you put out while avoiding a mental rut and burnout. That’s where repurposing content comes […] The post 6 Creative Ways to Repurpose an Ebook Into New Content apareció primero en Kotobee Blog.

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How owner-operators have adapted to parts shortage challenges

Overdrive Online

In Part 1 of this two-part feature, research reveals owners increasingly turning online and to new vendors for parts in the post-COVID era of procurement. Others have gotten crafty, devising unique strategies to ensure they have the parts they need.

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Texas again home to the worst traffic in the U.S.

Commercial Carrier Journal

Average speeds continue to fall as more motorists hit the post-pandemic highway.

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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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Rastrac Speed Violation Report

RasTrac

Introducing our latest report: the Speed Violation Report. This report provides granular detail on speeding incidents including a zoom-to-map location of each one.

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The Road Ahead: Logistics Industry Predictions for 2023

Supply Chain Brain

Will 2023 herald a return to more “normal” operations in the logistics sector?

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Asendia ecommerce Strategic Partnership

Logistics Business Magazine

Asendia, the joint venture between La Poste and Swiss Post, and Omniva, the Estonian National Postal Operator, have signed a strategic ecommerce partnership that will help e-tailers expand their sales into established and emerging markets and cover Asendia whole range of e-PAQ services. Thanks to its wide network, logistics capabilities, strong regional relationships, and long-lasting experience in e-commerce, Omniva will connect Asendia not only to the Baltics, Finland and Eastern Europe but to

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Maersk Exec Concerned About River Droughts

Supply Chain Brain

During the summer months of 2022, record low water levels on the Rhine meant some vessels were able to carry just 25% of their usual load, so as not to risk running aground on the riverbed.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.

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AR Racking Lands in the United States

Logistics Business Magazine

AR Racking, a company specialised in manufacturing, designing, calculating and installing storage solutions, strengthens its presence in North America with the creation of its US subsidiary and the opening of its office in Charlotte (North Carolina). It is a strategic commitment initiated at the end of last year that will be consolidated in 2023. AR Racking, present in more than 60 markets, has been carrying out major storage projects in the United States for years in partnership with the most i

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Ideanomics to Sell MAHLE chargeBIG EV Charging Solutions in North America

NGT News

Ideanomics says it has formed a strategic partnership with German company MAHLE to become the development partner and exclusive North American distributor of the chargeBIG 18-36 AC fleet charging solution. Under the terms of the agreement, Ideanomics has exclusive rights for five years to distribute the system under the Ideanomics Energy brand in North America. […] The post Ideanomics to Sell MAHLE chargeBIG EV Charging Solutions in North America appeared first on NGT News.

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New Cross-dock Facility for Conforama Poland

Logistics Business Magazine

A French home furnishings retailer is benefitting from a new facility for its cross-dock consolidation of supplies from Eastern Europe, operated by long-term logistics distribution partner GEODIS. Conforama has partnered with GEODIS for both consolidation and distribution services to optimize and organize the delivery of its products manufactured and assembled at twenty sites in Poland, Romania, and Slovakia, before being distributed to its 167 retail outlets throughout France.

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EPA Administrator On Hand to Celebrate State’s First Electric School Bus

NGT News

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan has paid a visit to Wabaunsee USD 329 School District in Alma, Kan., to celebrate the delivery of the state’s first all-electric school buses. Regan, joined by students, school officials, and community leaders, highlighted how initiatives like the EPA’s Clean School Bus (CSB) Program are delivering […] The post EPA Administrator On Hand to Celebrate State’s First Electric School Bus appeared first on NGT News.

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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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Ways to Handle Excess Inventory in Retail

ShipLilly

Saving on costs whilst improving business efficiency Although the principles of “just-in-time” management are highly recommended for pressurized supply chains, it is increasingly difficult to fully implement them. The pandemic created unpredictability, making it virtually impossible to operate on a just-in-time basis. These challenges were worsened by a range of supply chain disruptions that soon followed.

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Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Cold Storage Warehouses

Camelot 3PL Software

As the demand for perishable goods continues to grow, so does the need for efficient and reliable cold storage solutions. This has given rise to a thriving third-party logistics (3PL) cold storage warehouse business that provides storage, handling, and transportation services for a wide range of temperature-sensitive products. These services are crucial for maintaining the quality, safety, and freshness of perishable goods, and they play a vital role in the supply chain of many industries, inclu

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Delta Launches 2 new Area Sensors

Logistics Business Magazine

Delta has added two new area sensors – AS-E and AS-T – to its portfolio. The powerful AS-E and AS-T models each sense a bigger part between the sensor lines, allowing them to detect and register products, ingredients and components. An example could be to identify an item falling from a conveyor belt or moved to an incorrect destination while being transported.

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Boeing Set to Score 15 Max Jet Order From Hong Kong Airline

Supply Chain Brain

Boeing plans to launch mainland Chinese flights to Beijing and Shanghai and to Osaka in central Japan, according to the company’s website.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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Announcing New Rastrac Features!

RasTrac

We have launched several new features to Rastrac recently. Here is a brief summary of what's new!

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Disney Announces 7,000 Layoffs

Supply Chain Brain

Disney, which is under pressure to turn a profit from its global streaming business, said it would reorganize into three segments.

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Alaska Service Announcement: Kodiak and Dutch Harbor – MKD230S

Odyssey Logistics

Dear Valued Customers, Please review the latest alert from Matson: Please be advised that a major winter storm system in the Gulf of Alaska will impact our Kodiak and Dutch Harbor vessel calls this week. MKD230N is currently being worked in Anchorage. The weather forecast for Dutch Harbor has intensified and will prevent Matson Kodiak. Continue Reading The post Alaska Service Announcement: Kodiak and Dutch Harbor – MKD230S appeared first on Odyssey Logistics & Technology.