Mon.Jan 18, 2021

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Do You Want Visibility or Transparency?

Logistics Viewpoints

Polly Mitchell-Guthrie, the VIce President of Industry Outreach at Kinaxis. Do you want visibility or transparency? Polly Mitchell-Guthrie, posed that provocative question to supply chain professionals on her LinkedIn feed. Ms. Mitchell-Guthrie is the VP of Industry Outreach and Thought Leadership at Kinaxis. Kinaxis is a top supplier of supply chain planning software.

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M2M Technology for Logistics Applications

SIPMM Professional Publications

In the early 2010s, machine-to-machine innovation, or M2M technology, has matured with the advancement of communications, such as RFID, Wi-Fi, and cellular network. Sensors could be deployed to allow communications between different mechanization parts to support operations decisions. The advancement and integration of communications and machines facilitate M2M system to gain better control over hardware […].

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Supply chain optimization: What is it and why is it important? - SHIPSTA

Shipsta

As different as supply chains can be, so very different are the measures for supply chain optimization. This article gives a brief overview of various goals and factors that are crucial for optimization.

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10 Proven Principles for Best Warehouse Design and Operation

Logistics Bureau

In this article, Logistics Bureau’s Mal Walker, who has spent decades exploring all aspects of warehousing, offers some valuable tips on warehouse design and operation. Over the years, Mal has come to appreciate that there is real science behind distribution centre design , operation, and flow management. He has delved deeply into it and identified ten principles for optimising warehouse performance.

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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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Evaluating Lean Performance for Reverse Logistics

SIPMM Professional Publications

Reverse Logistics is a money-burning business. A weak reverse logistics process brings the worst to the company. In recent years, many businesses have started to venture into this field when they realized its potential of helping them achieve business sustainability. Indeed, a good reverse logistics design can have cost-saving, sales-increasing, and gain a competitive advantage. […].

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Business Growth Management: Tips and Strategies to Keep Up With Your Growing Business

WorkWave

Time To Read: 4 minutes. Small business owners must be ready to adapt to various situations, particularly when business is growing at a steady rate. Owners may struggle to keep up with demand, but that’s not the only challenge during a growth period. They could also be dealing with: Demands of a growing workforce; More diverse customer needs; Business intelligence requirements; Keeping the supply chain running; New competitors; New compliance responsibility; Keeping the business culture intact.

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U.S., EU Battle Over Aircraft Subsidies, While Wine Industry Pays the Price

Supply Chain Brain

In the battle between the U.S. and European Union over subsidies for aircraft manufacturers, wine producers and importers have become collateral damage.

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Electric Last Mile Relocates Global Headquarters to Michigan

NGT News

Electric Last Mile Inc. (ELMS), a commercial electric vehicle (EV) solutions company, has established its new global headquarters, which will also house the company’s tech hub, innovation prototype lab and customer center. With 31,000 square feet of space, the new global headquarters allows capacity for nearly 200 employees in the areas of e-powertrain engineering, vehicle […].

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Watch: Can Employers Require Employees to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine? Part 1

Supply Chain Brain

Elaine Turner, a shareholder and partner in the law firm of Hall Estill, explains when employers can and cannot require their employees to take the COVID-19 vaccine when it’s available.

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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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Latest NMFC Updates LTL Shippers Need To Know in 2021 | PLS Logistics Services

PLS Logistics

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) released the final updates of the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) on December 19, 2020. This update includes changes mainly regarding such commodities as electronics, building materials, automotive, and apparel. It is crucial for retailers to keep track of the NMFC updates, as inaccurate freight classification can increase shipment costs and disrupt operations.

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BGSA’s 15th Annual Supply Chain Conference to be Virtual

Supply Chain Brain

BG Strategic Advisors is proud to announce that the 15th Annual BGSA Supply Chain Conference will be Virtual on January 20 - 21, 2021 from 12:00 to 5:30PM EST.

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GM Looks to Canada to Expand Electric Vehicle Production

NGT News

Subject to ratification of a tentative 2021 agreement reached with Unifor and confirmation of government support, General Motors, a global company focused on advancing an all-electric future, says it plans to bring production of its recently announced BrightDrop electric light commercial vehicle, the EV600, to its CAMI manufacturing plant in Ingersoll, Ontario.

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Gartner Research presents ten vaccine distribution questions for supply chain leaders

Logistics Management

The research firm offers up 10 questions help focus strategic decision making related to COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

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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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U.S. Files Civil Lawsuit Against Toyota for Clean Air Act Violations

NGT News

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Justice say the U.S. has filed and simultaneously settled a civil lawsuit against Toyota Motor Corp., Toyota Motor North America Inc., Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc. and Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Inc. for systematic, longstanding violations of Clean Air Act emission-related defect […].

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FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index heads down but remains strong

Logistics Management

The November TCI, which is the most recent month for which data is available, came in in 10.26, down from October’s record high reading of 16.17. And the firm said that the trucking environment remains strong, as rising freight rates continue to power robust trucking conditions.

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EPA: Funding Available to Promote Diesel-Reducing Projects

NGT News

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says grant funding is available to promote projects that reduce emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. EPA anticipates awarding approximately $46 million in Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant funding to eligible applicants, subject to the availability of funds. Under this competition, EPA anticipates awarding […].

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Forklift Tyres Online Dealer Portal

Logistics Business Magazine

Continental has expanded its digital online dealer portal, ContiOnlineContact. The portal now lists the entire Off-The-Road (OTR) and agricultural tire portfolio. This enables dealers and customers from the agricultural, industrial, earthmoving, port and airport sectors, among others, to order tires flexibly and on demand. With the expansion of the dealer portal to include OTR and agricultural tires, service performance will be continuously improved and tire ordering will be catering to the indi

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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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Avoid the deluge: mobility and making the most of data

Mazars Ledger

Improving maintenance, delivering standout customer experience and smartly managing the supply chain: data promises to help mobility fly further in… The post Avoid the deluge: mobility and making the most of data appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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Freight Brokers Who Provide Transparency & Shipment Visibility Give Shippers A Better Experience

Turvo

Transparency and open communication lines are vital in any workplace, but it is especially true when talking about the shipping and transportation industries. Transparency and visibility into supply chain processes and clear communication between team members and partners are essential for these businesses. Carriers, shippers, and customers alike will have a better experience when shipment visibility and logistics collaboration are built into every step of the process: from order to cash receive

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How 5G is shaping a new era for mobility

Mazars Ledger

Fifth generation technology enables mobile devices to process more data at lightning fast speeds. In the short run that means… The post How 5G is shaping a new era for mobility appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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Temperature Controlled Freight Carriers Serve an Important Role

FW Logsitcs

Temperature-Controlled Freight Carriers Protect Your Products. When goods are sensitive to climate conditions, time and safety is critical. These products require special handling and storage so they maintain a safe temperature throughout the supply chain. Refrigerated freight forwarders like FW Logistics are uniquely equipped to handle your sensitive frozen foods and other temperature-controlled goods.

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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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How will data reshape last mile delivery?

Mazars Ledger

The last mile of the delivery process is the most challenging, complicated, and competitive part of getting a package to… The post How will data reshape last mile delivery? appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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10 Best Arborist Websites To Get More Leads

WorkWave

Time To Read: 6 minutes. In the modern age, most homeowners and property managers find arborists through tree service websites. The best websites for tree care companies provide transparent information about services and easy ways to contact the company. . Below are WorkWave’s top 10 best websites for tree service businesses. We have done our best to include companies that provide an excellent example of professional tree care company websites.

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Small steps and big leaps: making future transport a reality

Mazars Ledger

Any new mode of transport is naturally met with skepticism: is it safe? is it sustainable? is it useful? As… The post Small steps and big leaps: making future transport a reality appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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Drive electronics for each application case

Logistics Business Magazine

Drive electronics is something that for more than 30 years, Nord Drivesystems has been developing and producing. It is one of the pioneers in innovative inverter technology. The portfolio includes motor starters and frequency inverters of up to 22 kW in decentralised designs and up to 160 kW for the control cabinet – characterised by scalable functions, high precision regulation, easy installation and operation.

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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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The robotic software revolution and mobility

Mazars Ledger

Software robotics are helping companies streamline processes, cut costs, and free up employees to focus on higher value tasks. Today… The post The robotic software revolution and mobility appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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New Warehousing Facilities in Saint Petersburg

Logistics Business Magazine

Ahlers , a leading provider of solutions beyond logistics, today announces a substantial investment of 13.2 million euro into building additional new warehousing facilities on their land in the Saint Petersburg area, Russia. This latest project strengthens Ahlers’ expansion strategy in Russia and CIS, adding to its existing presence in leading warehouses located in Saint Petersburg, Moscow, Chelyabinsk and Novosibirsk.

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Virtual Event | Mobility as a service: benefits and barriers

Mazars Ledger

Join us for our second virtual session in our mobility series ‘Reinventing the wheel’, focusing on the benefits of MaaS, barriers… The post Virtual Event | Mobility as a service: benefits and barriers appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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