Mon.Dec 06, 2021

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How Does West Coast Congestion Endanger Christmas Shopping?

MTS Logistics

It’s about to be the busiest time of the year for shipping and distribution companies. All the Christmas shopping that’s done online – and the stock arriving just in time for Christmas sales in stores – must come from somewhere, and most of it comes through only two ports on the west coast at Los Angeles and Long Beach. An entire nation’s supply of goods, made in Asian countries, is coming via only two shipping lanes and into two major commercial ports.

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Solving The Port Problem with Lauren Beagen

The Logistics of Logistics

Solving The Port Problem with Lauren Beagen. Lauren Beagen and Joe Lynch discuss solving the port problem. Lauren is a seasoned maritime attorney and the founder of Squall Strategies , a boutique maritime consulting and legal solutions company and offers a wide range of consulting services to serve a variety of businesses and clients. About Lauren Beagen .

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The Best Explanation for the Supply Chain Crisis Yet

Logistics Viewpoints

Ed Ryan, CEO of Descartes. The Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG) reported stellar results once again last Wednesday (December 1st). Descartes is a software-as-a-service provider of logistics solutions. In some logistics application areas, like global trade compliance , they are a market leader. In the call with financial analysts to discuss the third quarter results, Descartes’ CEO Ed Ryan spoke.

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FedEx will sell space on empty container imports as a congestion-bypass service

Supply Chain and Logistics

And much more! One thing that captured my attention in this nice article by Max Garland is the increasing use of 53 foot containers for imports to the US.

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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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From First Mile to Final Mile: Gearing Up for the 2021 Holiday Season

Talking Logistics

Will supply chain problems cancel Christmas this year? That’s what many recent headlines would lead you to believe. But while those headlines are mostly hyperbole, the fact is there are unprecedented supply chain challenges this year. The intricate and interconnected processes involved in global supply chain management, from the first mile at the country of.

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Blume Global offering helps port stakeholders better handle congestion-related challenges

Logistics Management

The company explained that CarrierGo Live provides shippers with real-time access to drayage capacity while also connecting shippers and motor carriers with hard-to-find chassis. And at marine terminals, Blume Global said that CarrierGo Live can improve port efficiency by allowing customers to expedite containers, adding that shippers use it as a unique drayage marketplace populated with carriers on the expansive Blume Global Network and subsequently benefit from real-time access to drayage capa

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FedEx will sell space on empty container imports as a congestion-bypass service

Supply Chain and Logistics

And much more! One thing that captured my attention in this nice article by Max Garland is the increasing use of 53 foot containers for imports to the US.

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November ISM Services PMI sets another all-time high record

Logistics Management

The reading for the report’s key indicator—the Services PMI (formerly the Non-Manufacturing PMI)—at 69.1 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth)—topped October’s 66.7 by 2.4%, a new all-time high.

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The smart factory Part 4: What skills do manufacturers and distributors need in the factory of the future?

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

As manufacturers and distributors inject their operations with innovative technologies in an effort to transform them into smart factories, a shift in how those factories are staffed has emerged. As industries evolve the distance between the worker and the job has grown, for example back in the day the worker had one tool between them and the task. As work becomes automated, jobs are proliferating – ones that require employees to work alongside machines, analyze and interpret data, solve problem

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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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ODFL posts strong fourth quarter update

Logistics Management

ODFL reported that revenue per day increased 29.9% annually, driven by an 11.5% gain in daily LTL tonnage, as well as LTL revenue per hundredweight heading up. The company said that the change in LTL tons per day was due to a 15.2% increase in LTL shipments per day that was partially offset by a 3.2% decrease in LTL weight per shipment.

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How Liteboxer Kept Moving Product With a Knocked-Out Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

What better way to work off the anxieties of the pandemic than an at-home boxing workout? Yet the company that’s capitalizing on that urge has had to deal with its own set of frustrations in getting product to market.

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Despite uncertain times, the supply chain will learn from the present in planning for tomorrow

Logistics Management

It is crazy, in a way to see that the calendar is telling us we are in the first week of December, the homestretch of what has truly been a year for the ages, specifically from a logistics and supply chain perspective. That is not “news,” not by any stretch, but, at the same time, it is worth looking at the year, and seeing where things are and how we got there, and, perhaps, most interestingly, some of the key trends and themes that have developed and emerged amid the madness of these times.

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Watch: Responsible Sourcing Is More Important Than Ever

Supply Chain Brain

Mike Landry, senior vice president and global leader for the supply chain service line of Genpact, explains the meaning of “responsible sourcing,” and tells why it’s so crucial to global supply chain management today.

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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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PSA International announces it will acquired BDP International

Logistics Management

Late last week, Philadelphia-based global third-party logistics (3PL) services provider BDP International changed ownership, with PSA International Pte Ltd, a global port group and partner for myriad cargo stakeholders, announcing it acquired BDP from New York-based private equity firm Greenbriar Equity Group.

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Metro Supply Chain Increases Electric Fleet and Charging Infrastructure

NGT News

Metro Supply Chain is driving forward zero-emission mid and last mile delivery for its Canadian customers with new electric vehicles (EV) and the supporting EV charging infrastructure. This investment, which commits to purchasing more zero emission trucks in 2022, furthers Metro Supply Chain’s fleet electrification journey. “We at Metro Supply Chain fully understand the impact […].

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PSA International announces it will acquire BDP International

Logistics Management

Late last week, Philadelphia-based global third-party logistics (3PL) services provider BDP International changed ownership, with PSA International Pte Ltd, a global port group and partner for myriad cargo stakeholders, announcing it acquired BDP from New York-based private equity firm Greenbriar Equity Group.

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Should I Build, or Should I Buy? How to Get the Best of Both

Supply Chain Brain

This webinar focuses on key strategies that will minimize the time, effort and expertise needed to implement shipping solutions, so you can start seeing business value immediately, while still adapting your solution to the unique needs of your business.

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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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Blink’s EV Charging Stations Set to Deploy to SGB DevCorp Properties

NGT News

SGB Development Corp. (SGB DevCorp), a wholly owned real estate development subsidiary of modular structure designer and fabricator SG Blocks Inc., is working with Blink Charging Co. to deploy its electric vehicle (EV) charging technology via SG Blocks’ modular designs. This agreement expands SG Blocks and Blink’s original 2020 master development and production agreement to […].

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Yellen Says Supply Chain Shift May Need Protectionist-Like Steps

Supply Chain Brain

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said that U.S. reliance on foreign supply chains has proved a vulnerability and that the country needs to produce more critical goods domestically in order to protect both its economic and national security.

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Volta Expands EV Charging Station Reach to European Market

NGT News

U.S.-based Volta Inc., a commerce-centric electric vehicle (EV) charging company, is expanding into the European market with an initial focus on Germany, Austria, Switzerland and France. The company’s charging stations feature large-format digital screens located near the entrances of commercial locations. The build-out of Volta’s network is powered by behavioral science and machine learning technology. […].

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Logistics of Santa | PLS Logistics Services

PLS Logistics

With Christmas right around the corner, thousands of boys and girls are preparing their letters to Santa all over the world, patiently waiting for Christmas day. Each year, children wake up and spring out of bed, with the realization that Santa has finally come. Running to their Christmas trees, only to be amazed each year by the gifts underneath. This expectation must be satisfied on time for each kid worldwide because the delivery of happiness can't wait on Christmas, right?

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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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Why Containerised Freight Shipping is Daunting for SMEs

Logistics Bureau

It has never been easier, in general, for smaller companies to trade in international markets than it is today. However, freight shipping is the one activity that presents significant barriers to overseas-market entry, as you may have discovered if your business is starting to look across international borders for its next step in expansion. In this brief post, we’re going to set out some of the critical containerised-freight shipping challenges for small to medium-sized companies.

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Tracking the speed, dwell and cars of Class I railroads

Supply Chain and Logistics

This interactive page shows key information about Class I railroads in the US.

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The Time Is Ripe for U.S.-Made Clothing, American Giant’s CEO Says

Supply Chain Brain

After years of preaching about the benefits of making clothing in America, Bayard Winthrop now has a much more interested audience.

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How to Develop a Fleet Safety Program That Protects Your Team

RasTrac

Your employees are your most valuable assets and you wouldn’t be able to deliver a top-quality experience without your fleet drivers. When they drive your company’s fleet vehicles, they represent your business out in your community. How can you be sure that your fleet drivers are safely operating your fleet vehicles and mitigate the risk of an accident?

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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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Tracking the speed, dwell and cars of Class I railroads

Supply Chain and Logistics

This interactive page shows key information about Class I railroads in the US.

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The World's Relentless Demand for Chips Turns Deadly in Malaysia

Supply Chain Brain

The tragedy in Muar shows the little-understood human cost of keeping supply chains running in a pandemic.

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How the Infrastructure Bill Impacts Construction Companies

Trux

After months of negotiations, the infrastructure bill was finally signed into law by President Joe Biden on Nov. 15, 2021.