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EV Mobility Signs Deal with Westgate Resort

NGT News

EV Mobility LLC, an all-electric vehicle car-sharing platform, and Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino have signed an agreement to deploy EVs for hotel and timeshare guests. “We are excited to partner with Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino as the first hotel in their portfolio offering transportation to guests as part of the experience,” […].

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How Supply Chain Intelligence Transforms Supply and Materials Management

Supply Chain Brain

Traditional spreadsheet solutions do not work anymore. Today’s “plug ‘n play” technology solutions are purpose-built to evolve materials management.

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Top Take Aways from Oracle CloudWorld

Logistics Viewpoints

Larry Ellison on Stage at Oracle CloudWorld. Last week in Las Vegas, Oracle had its first in person CloudWorld in three years. This provided a good chance to get reacquainted with the company and what they have been up to for the past few years. What follows are my top take aways from the event. I am a supply chain management industry analyst, so that will be a primary focus of this article.

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Grant Application Window Now Open for Propane, Natural Gas Vehicles

NGT News

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is now accepting applications for the Texas Natural Gas Vehicle Grant Program (TNGVGP). TCEQ says an estimated $34 million in grant funding is now available to replace or repower heavy- and medium-duty vehicles that operate for at least 75% of their annual use within one or more of the counties […].

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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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Data-Driven Decision Making: Freight Audit

Talking Logistics

How can companies unlock new value in transportation management? By becoming more data driven in their decision making. That is the focus of a multi-part video seminar we are producing in partnership with Transporeon (a Talking Logistics sponsor) on data-driven decision making. The seminar is based on the research report “From Gut Feelings to Data-Driven.

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Russian Oil Logistics in Chaos Ahead of Looming Sanctions

Supply Chain Brain

A vast shadow fleet of tankers with unknown owners is being amassed to service Moscow’s interests, despite the harshest sanctions on Russian exports in history.

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NJ County Hosting Natural Gas Vehicle Safety Event

NGT News

The Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) is hosting a compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle safety event geared toward local fire departments, police and emergency management personnel. The event will be held on Saturday, October 29, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at ACUA’s Environmental Park, at 6700 Delilah Rd. in Egg Harbor Township, N.J. The […].

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U.K.'s Port of Liverpool Dock Workers Walk Out in Fresh Strike Over Pay

Supply Chain Brain

Almost 600 Unite members in Liverpool will strike for two weeks after the union said talks over pay and other issues ended in "chaos.".

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Volvo, International take highest retained value honors

Commercial Carrier Journal

Retained values have been higher this year across the board for heavy and medium duty trucks, driven by supply chain issues.

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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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Four Tips for Last-Mile Success This Holiday Peak Season

Supply Chain Brain

Following are four tips to help businesses avoid some of the most common causes of failed deliveries in the last mile.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News Roundup, October 2022

Logistics Bureau

It’s been three months already since we published our first regular roundup of supply chain and logistics news—doesn’t time fly? Since we promised to update you regularly, we’ve collated some of the latest stories from the world of freight shipping, warehousing, logistics services, and supply chain technology, so that you can keep your finger on the pulse of the fast-changing logistics landscape.

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Cargo Movement in the Los Angeles-Long Beach Ports Strengthens Amid Labor Talks

MTS Logistics

Port congestion on the U.S. West Coast, which has been an issue for months now, has shown improvement in key statistics such as container dwell times, chassis street dwell times, and vessel backlogs. The improvement has mainly been due to many importers switching ports while labor contract negotiations have stalled, according to the Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles.

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Why Independent Software Vendors are a Valuable Part of Your ERP System

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The software industry loves TLAs (three-letter acronyms) so we are liable to talk about certain partners as ISV’s (independent software vendors). An ISV makes software that is compatible with the ERP system you use. They deliver solutions that provide additional functionality to enhance the ERP system. These solutions may be related to a specific industry (e.g., automotive), function (e.g., quality reporting) or technological need (e.g., networking for IoT devices).

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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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Volvo Trucks Releases Electromobility Ownership Cost Tool for EV Trucks

NGT News

Volvo Trucks North America has introduced a new electromobility total cost of ownership (TCO) tool to support customers to make fact-based decisions about the business impact of purchasing and operating zero-tailpipe-emission battery-electric trucks. The TCO tool, now available for Volvo Trucks certified EV dealerships throughout North America, is part of Volvo Trucks’ concierge approach to […].

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IntelliTrans Introduces Global Visibility Platform for Ocean

Supply Chain Brain

IntelliTrans introduces a global visibility platform for ocean, allowing shippers to plan, book, execute, and track ocean shipments.

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DP World invests €80m in HSE innovations

Logistics Business Magazine

DP World has reduced the risk of injury by 40% across its European portfolio by investing €80m in key safety practices and equipment upgrades, as well as improving reliability using the latest digital software. The global end-to-end logistics and smart trade enabler has always put employee safety at the centre of its daily operations and has a strong record on safety in Europe, but DP World believes it has made huge progress in safety and accident prevention in the last 12 months due to signific

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India’s Economy Lighting Up on Peak Festive Season Demand

Supply Chain Brain

Indian shoppers are back in force online and in stores, splurging this festive season after the COVID-19 pandemic dampened consumption in previous years.

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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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Haulage team overcomes bridge challenge

Logistics Business Magazine

A team from Collett & Sons has successfully delivered an 80-tonne transformer from Lancashire to the Harting Rig Wind Farm substation in Scotland. Appointed by Fracht UK, Collett was tasked with providing a transport solution to deliver the heavy cargo the 230 miles from Goole to South Lanarkshire. But what would normally have been a relatively straightforward journey for the experts from Collett was complicated just three miles shy of the wind farm site in the shape of Glassford Bridge.

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The Hidden Corner of the Energy Market — Russian LNG

Supply Chain Brain

Importers argue the shipments aren’t covered by EU sanctions, yet the trade runs counter to the EU’s efforts to deprive Russia of fossil-fuel revenues.

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Big Changes at the Port with Lauren Beagen

The Logistics of Logistics

Lauren M. Beagen and Joe Lynch discuss big changes at the port brought on by the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA 2022). Lauren is maritime industry expert & lawyer who specializes in translating FMC regulations and breaking down supply chain silos. About Lauren Beagen. Lauren M. Beagen is a seasoned maritime attorney and the founder of Squall Strategies, LLC and The Maritime Professor.

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Watch: Breaking Down Data Barriers in Logistics

Supply Chain Brain

Data interoperability is key to successful logistics operations, says Kevin Speers, chief executive officer and co-founder of Splice.

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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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US LTL Market Softening, But Not By Much: 3PLs

Blue Grace Logistics

US LTL Market Softening, But Not By Much: 3PLs Show Submenu Resources. The Logistics Blog®. News. Press. Whitepaper. Case Study. Webinars. Search. Search. BlueGrace Logistics. The softening in LTL pricing noted by BlueGrace mirrors the decline in the long-distance LTL producer price index over the summer, but pricing remains historically high. JOC.com | William B.

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Watch: In E-Commerce Logistics, Sustainability and Profitability Go Hand-in-Hand

Supply Chain Brain

Sustainability initiatives are an imperative in today's e-commerce world, yet they don't have to endanger profitability, says Dan Nevin, general manager of Inmar Post-Purchase Solutions.