Thu.Nov 12, 2020

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Using Reverse Logistics to Increase Customer Satisfaction

Freight Center

We’re coming into that crazy shipping time of the year and that means small business operators and supply chain managers everywhere may be pulling their hair out. Having an effective and efficient shipping strategy will keep you from going bald! However, really effective shipping strategies are not as simple as just sending your products from point A to point B.

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Make Print Marketing Personal Using Variable Data Printing

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

In today’s media-saturated world, our marketing messages face stiff competition for consumer attention. It can be a real challenge to break through all the noise. But, when it comes to print marketing, variable data printing (VDP) gets the job done. People are much more likely to engage with, and act on, messages that are relevant to them. VDP lets you tailor communications by combining the cost-efficient, short-run capabilities of digital printing with information contained in your customer dat

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A Better Solution for SMB Shippers with Ryan Collier

The Logistics of Logistics

A Better Solution for SMB Shippers with Ryan Collier. Ryan Collier and Joe Lynch discuss a better solution for SMB shippers. Small and midsize business shippers face unique challenges. SMB shippers often feel overlooked and undervalued by 3PL and brokers. About Ryan Collier. Ryan Collier is a Principal Designer at Convoy focused on understanding the problem space and designing solutions to meet the needs of transportation professionals.

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DHL executives offer up peak season plans and prospects

Logistics Management

The common sentiment that the 2020 Peak Season will be unlike any other was a key theme on a media call hosted earlier this week by executives at global freight transportation and logistics services provider DHL. Speaking on the call were: Chet Paul, Sr. VP, Commercial, DHL Express U.S.; Kraig Foreman, President, eCommerce for DHL Supply Chain North America; and Craig Morris, CIO, DHL eCommerce Solutions Americas.

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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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Parents and pupils raring to go as schools gradually reopen in Kenya

World Food Programme Logistics

But their motivation differs Rebecca, Yusuf and their mother Loise at their home near Sosobora primary school. Photo: WFP/Martin Karimi Rebecca and Yusuf are grade 3 and 4 pupils at Sosobora primary school, about 45 minutes west of Malindi town in Kilifi County. Despite living behind their school, they have not set foot in the classrooms for seven months.

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4 Freight broker challenges when there is a lack of freight technology

FreightWaves SONAR

There are many aspects of day-to-day shipping processes that any freight broker must monitor. Transportation costs are among the most critical of these. A more automated and technology-backed approach can make all the difference. According to TruckingInfo.com , “Some envision technology in the freight market doing what Uber and Lyft have done in the ride-sharing market or Airbnb in the vacation market.

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Cummins, Navistar Partner on Development of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck

NGT News

Cummins Inc. and Navistar International Corp. say they are working together on the development of a Class 8 truck powered by hydrogen fuel cells. The project will be funded in part through an award from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) previously announced in August, as part […]. The post Cummins, Navistar Partner on Development of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck appeared first on NGT News.

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More Women Are Turning to Delivery Driving During COVID-19

Food Logistics

More women left the labor force in September than the total number of jobs the country added in the same month.

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Why Data and Context Are Essential for Supply-Chain Visibility

Supply Chain Brain

There are two main approaches when it comes to full supply-chain visibility — "hard-" and "soft-attribute" tracking — and today's organizations need both.

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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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13% Automated Loads. Jones Logistics is Winning with Parade.

Parade

Unleashing the power of each carrier rep Jones Logistics has become one of the leading truck flatbed brokerages in the country - 150,000 loads per year and counting - by enabling their team to build long term relationships with their shippers and carriers. Traditionally, they have grown by adding more people to the team - but facing a new wave of growth, the Operations team led by Guy Byars and Alex Maurer wanted to see if there was a better way to grow.

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Passenger Jets May Play Integral Role in Frozen Vaccine Airlift

Supply Chain Brain

Passenger jets will be able to transport coronavirus vaccines at the required ultra-low temperatures as long as they are stored in specially made containers, according to Europe’s biggest cargo-only airline.

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13% Automated Loads. Jones Logistics is Winning with Parade.

Parade

Unleashing the power of each carrier rep Jones Logistics has become one of the leading truck flatbed brokerages in the country - 150,000 loads per year and counting - by enabling their team to build long term relationships with their shippers and carriers. Traditionally, they have grown by adding more people to the team - but facing a new wave of growth, the Operations team led by Guy Byars and Alex Maurer wanted to see if there was a better way to grow.

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Automation Project Goes Live at Ports of Auckland

Logistics Business Magazine

The first phase of the Ports of Auckland’s (POAL ) straddle carrier (SC) automation project went live in June 2020. By September, 26 container ships had been successfully serviced by the blended fleet of 24 enhanced manual SCs and 27 new automated Konecranes Noell Straddle Carriers (A-STRADs). POAL’s primary aim for converting to automation in this phase is to increase the terminal’s capacity and move the annual terminal throughput from circa 900,000 TEU/year to 1.4 M TEU/year.

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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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Verisk Maplecroft Releases Subnational Human Rights Indices to Map Global Supplier Risk

Supply Chain Brain

Verisk Maplecroft, a global risk data and forecasting company, has announced the release of their Subnational Human Rights Dataset to enable multinational organizations to undertake risk assessments of their supply chains in granular detail.

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Special award marks industry response to Covid-19 at Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2020

247 Customs Broker

The Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2020 presented a very special award during a virtual broadcast this afternoon marking the response to the Covid-19 pandemic by… The post Special award marks industry response to Covid-19 at Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2020 appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Iwatani, Toyota Collaborate to Bring Hydrogen-Refueling Stations to California

NGT News

Iwatani Corp. of America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Iwatani Corp., and Toyota Motor North America say Toyota will support Iwatani’s plans to expand the number of open Southern California retail hydrogen-fueling stations by nearly 25%, which represents an increase of 6,300 kilograms per day of hydrogen fuel-dispensing capacity. Construction of the new stations is […].

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Ahold Delhaize tackles a $480M supply chain overhaul during a pandemic — and Thanksgiving

247 Customs Broker

Ahold Delhaize considered putting it all on hold. “There were times when we talked and debated, you know, is it better to pause?” said Chris… The post Ahold Delhaize tackles a $480M supply chain overhaul during a pandemic — and Thanksgiving appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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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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Commentary: Calculating freight efficiency

Commercial Carrier Journal

While Freight-Ton Efficiency has its uses, I’m often not a huge fan of it when thinking about the efficiency of trucks for a few reasons. The post Commentary: Calculating freight efficiency first appeared on Commercial Carrier Journal.

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Clipper Logistics sees turnover rise 20% in first half of 2020

247 Customs Broker

Clipper Logistics said it expects to report a 20% year-on-year increase in revenue to at least £300 million for the six months ending 31st October… The post Clipper Logistics sees turnover rise 20% in first half of 2020 appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Customer Retention vs. Acquisition: What You Should Know

Ship Monk

Conventional marketing wisdom would tell you to acquire and conquer, but is that really true? Turns out, a successful eCommerce company relies on more than just a rapidly-growing customer base. While customer acquisition has been a fan favorite for the majority of business owners, customer retention also plays an important role in boosting revenue — but in a different way than you might think.

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What is the Future of the Commercial Aviation Supply Chain?

Mazars Ledger

As one of the industries most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the commercial aviation sector is facing unprecedented challenges. Cancellations,… The post What is the Future of the Commercial Aviation Supply Chain? appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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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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The Weekly Freight Report for November 12, 2020

FLS Transport

The Top 7 Stories in Freight. Here’s what’s happening this week: Tech malfunctions lead to US-CAN border delays Diesel prices jump right ahead of peak The great holiday re-write is on for consumers and shippers Trucking jobs make a strong comeback Reefers will be tight through December There’s a gold rush for new carrier entries And new data reveals the 2020 shipping winners and losers by industry.

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How to Determine the ROI of TMS

MercuryGate

From integrated parcel shipping solutions to autonomous logistics, an advanced transportation management system (TMS) can […]. The post How to Determine the ROI of TMS appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Reverse Logistics for the Holidays

3PL Insights

If you are a last-minute Christmas shopper, you may want to think of changing up your strategy this year. Online shopping and eCommerce have increased by 33% due to COVID-19, and because of this retailers and supply chains will be challenged handling higher volumes of shipments and returns. The global reverse logistics market is expected to grow to $603 billion by 2025, so developing a strong reverse logistics strategy is important.

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Automated warehouse

247 Customs Broker

12th November 2020 Lyko Group AB, the Nordic region’s leading player in beauty and hair care based in Sweden, is once again relying on the… The post Automated warehouse appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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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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Expanded Automation Solution Implemented

Logistics Business Magazine

Lyko Group AB, the Nordic region’s leading player in beauty and hair care based in Sweden, is once again relying on the expertise of SSI Schaefer. The company is investing in an expansion of the previously developed automated warehouse solution. The original solution was commissioned in February, 2020 to increase operational efficiency, optimize storage space and ensure seamless warehouse and material flow management processes.

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Virtual Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2020 promises surprises and much more!

247 Customs Broker

[og_img] The Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2020 takes place today in a virtual ceremony broadcast over Zoom – and promises a few surprises as well… The post Virtual Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2020 promises surprises and much more! appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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November 2020 issue

Logistics Business Magazine

Our November issue is a must read, full of exclusive, informative features including: Vaccine storage & distribution, post-Brexit trade, DHL Express’ analytics, Digital load monitoring, Mission-critical software, Warehouse ‘Uberization’, Docking slots, Futurist predictions, Autonomous Driving, Cold store tech, Management strategies, Frequency inverters, ‘Glocalization’, Warehouse robots, Precision pricing, Abu Dhabi ports, Flexible storage, ASRS & AMRs, Fulfilment, Pick-by-voice, Automat