Mon.Mar 21, 2022

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Construction Management Software: Vital For Heavy Civil Construction?

Trux

What comes to mind when you think of the equipment or tools that are essential for carrying out heavy civil construction? Excavators? Graders and bulldozers? How about construction management software?

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What Advice Would You Give Women Hoping to Advance in the Fulfillment/Supply Chain Industry?

Ship Monk

If you’re considering a career in eCommerce fulfillment or the supply chain industry, who better to ask for advice than the women who are making ShipMonk a leading force in both? We asked some of our fabulous female leaders at ShipMonk what advice they’d give to women in the industry. Their answers will inspire you to work hard, be yourself, and go for it!

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Social trends in logistics

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

n the first two decades of this millennium, advanced technology, new business models and dramatic changes in customer behavior changed the logistics industry, as well as most other industries. And they continue to change. Here i want to underline social trends and coming transformational changes in the logistics marketplace. Logistics Marketplaces. Logistics marketplaces link shippers’ demand and carriers’ offerings into increasingly complex supply chain networks.

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The OneRail Story with Bill Cantania

The Logistics of Logistics

The OneRail Story with Bill Catania. Bill Catania and Joe Lynch discuss the OneRail story. Bill is the Founder & CEO of OneRail , a final mile delivery orchestration platform providing real-time visibility, actionable data, and data-driven optimization capabilities for its enterprise clients. About Bill Catania. Bill Catania is the Founder and CEO of OneRail , a top-tier delivery fulfillment platform with an integrated coast-to-coast courier network of 9 million drivers.

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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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Blue Yonder Pivots to a Partnership Strategy

Logistics Viewpoints

Umar Ausaf head’s Blue Yonder’s partnership program in North America. He used to compete with the Partners. In the enterprise software application market, the biggest players have embraced a partnership model, while smaller, more focused companies often have not. Take the transportation management system (TMS) market, for example. In ARC’s last market study on the global transportation management market , Chris Cunnane, the study author, made estimates of system integration (SI) rev

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How manufacturers and distributors can address supply chain management challenges

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The supply chain management uncertainty in the post-COVID world shows no signs of letting up. With current conditions, it looks like there may never be a return to the pre-pandemic era of supply chain stability. Unless manufacturers change, they will find that their ability to forecast demand, and determine what to do to meet it, will be challenging.

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What Supply Chains Must Do to Comply With Sanctions Against Russia

Supply Chain Brain

Global businesses need to know precisely how they’ll be affected by the widening economic sanctions imposed by the U.S. and Europe against Russia, in response to its invasion of Ukraine.

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Updated Partners in Business debuts at MATS Friday

Overdrive Online

The interactive 2022 Partners in Business manual features loads of content offering business tips and advice for owner-operators of all experience levels. Join us at MATS Friday for the kickoff with manual partner ATBS.

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Where Are the Tech Companies in Biden's Supply Chain Initiative?

Supply Chain Brain

The Biden administration’s launch last week of its Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) initiative has left a number of supply chain data experts scratching their heads.

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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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New DOE Tool Studies Economic Effects of Installing EV Charging Stations

NGT News

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have launched JOBS EVSE (electric vehicle supply equipment), an online tool that allows users to quickly estimate the economic impacts associated with the development, construction and operation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. With EV sales on the rise, the race is on to […].

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Watch: Finding Truck Capacity When There Is None

Supply Chain Brain

Actually, there is truck capacity available, says Bill Catania, chief executive officer of OneRail. It's just a question of making use of existing services through enabling interoperability — and ensuring visibility of orders in transit.

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New York Governor Signs Amended Bill for Commercial Tariff on EVs

NGT News

Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed amendments to Senate Bill S7836 regarding electric vehicles (EV) in the state of New York. The amendments focus on commission proceedings to create various rate structures for a commercial tariff on EVs as well as facilitating faster charging for light duty, heavy duty and fleet EVs. The amended copy of […]. The post New York Governor Signs Amended Bill for Commercial Tariff on EVs appeared first on NGT News.

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Five Key Takeaways From SEC’s Proposal for Climate Disclosures

Supply Chain Brain

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued a 500-plus-page proposed rule Monday that would mandate corporate disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions. It builds on years of voluntary efforts.

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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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Volta, Tanger Outlets Charge Up Shopper EVs in Nine U.S. Markets

NGT News

Volta Inc. and Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Inc. are planning to install dynamic Volta charging stations at Tanger locations in nine markets throughout the U.S. Providing shoppers with access to a mix of DC fast and L2 charging solutions, Volta’s deployment plan will provide seamless, universal and reliable charging tailored to Tanger shopper characteristics. “Our […].

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U.S., U.K. Reach Deal to Ease Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum

Supply Chain Brain

The U.S. and U.K. reached a deal to ease tariffs on British steel and aluminum, resolving a longstanding irritant as the nations work to strengthen trade and integration.

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Porsche Prepares to Invest in EV Charging Stations

NGT News

Last year, almost 40% of all new Porsche vehicles delivered in Europe were already at least partly electric – i.e. plug-in hybrids or fully electric models. In addition, Porsche had announced its intention to be carbon-neutral on the balance sheet in 2030, the company announced in its latest annual and sustainability report. “In 2025, half […].

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What is Unconscious Bias?

Women in Trucking

Has anyone ever told you that in order to succeed you need to lower your voice tone, speak up more often and brag about your accomplishments? If you are a woman working in a male populated environment, these are some of the things you could do to advance your career and earn more money.

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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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FLOW (Freight Logistics Optimization Works) Program Aims to Improve the Supply Chain

MTS Logistics

Last week, on March 15th, a new initiative was announced from the Biden-Harris Administration aiming to speed up delivery times and reduce consumer costs. This comes at a time when the supply chain has became a household name for all the wrong reasons. Congestion at U.S. container gateways can be seen from space as vessels wait their turn to be worked and have the containers offloaded.

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XPO Announces Spinoff of LTL, Brokered Transportation

Food Logistics

The spinoff business would encompass XPO’s best-in-class, tech-enabled truck brokerage platform and complementary services for last-mile logistics, managed transportation and global forwarding.

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Parade to Attend TIA 2022 Conference

Parade

Come Meet the Parade Team at TIA! After a couple of years of not being able to come together in person for one of the 3PL industry’s biggest events of the year, the annual TIA conference is back for 2022. The , TIA 2022 Conference will feature some of the most innovative 3PLs and industry leaders from across the country, and there will even be some familiar faces there.

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Building the Supply Chain of Tomorrow

Logistics Brief Submitted Articles

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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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Weathering the Chip Shortage Requires Future-Proofing Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Here are three key areas where companies can start.

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It will be tougher to delay court trials because of covid

Truck News

Tickets and court summonses for truck drivers and their companies are often made under highway traffic legislation, regulations concerning the transportation of dangerous goods, or regulations governing general workplace conditions such as smoking. Usually, these are all prosecuted in our provincial courts. Companies are often (rightly) eager to defend such charges, or to negotiate “plea […].

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Toyota extols safer logistics at seminar 

Logistics Business Magazine

Toyota Material Handling is the sponsor of a brand new feature at the Health & Safety Event 2022 – this year’s largest gathering of professionals responsible for running safe and efficient workplaces (NEC, Birmingham, 5-7 April 2022). The Safer Logistics Theatre will be an expert-led, free-to-attend seminar programme featuring a range of high profile speakers who will provide valuable insights into maintaining an optimal health and safety regime within the warehouse and across the supply cha

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Penske Logistics Vice President of Freight Management Named a Finalist for 2022 Distinguished Woman in Logistics

Penske Move Ahead

LeAnne Coulter, vice president of freight management for Penske Logistics, has been named a finalist for the Women in Trucking Association’s 2022 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award. This prestigious award honors the contributions, achievements and influence of exceptional women leading the North American transportation industry. Coulter is responsible for the strategic vision, growth and product development for all 4PL, freight management and brokerage services for Penske Logistics, as well

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GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024

Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.

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Mulgrew orders bespoke curtainsiders from Tiger

Logistics Business Magazine

One of Ireland’s leading operators, Mulgrew Haulage, has switched to Tiger Trailers for its latest curtainsider fleet order in a procurement move influenced heavily by the manufacturer’s ability to build bespoke trailers to exacting specifications. Mulgrew, known for its specialism in the drinks industry, has so far welcomed over 50 of its 200-strong order of Tiger-built curtainsiders which will, once delivered, take the operator’s already sizeable fleet to around 1,000 trailers, with the latest

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Weather Related Service Update: Severe Storms and Heavy Rain

Odyssey Logistics

The National Weather Service has announced a powerful storm will bring multiple hazards to the southern U.S. Severe storms with all hazards, including strong tornadoes and heavy rain that could cause flash flooding can be expected Monday in Texas, then across the central Gulf Coast on Tuesday. We will continue to monitor conditions and post. Continue Reading.

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Technology changing last-mile delivery sector

Logistics Business Magazine

COVID-19 has accelerated the use of technology across almost every industry and sector, with businesses adapting to digital and remote approaches on a wide range of their traditional processes. One area of logistics which has benefitted from this influx of technology is the last-mile delivery sector and specifically the way it engages self-employment.