Mon.Mar 13, 2023

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3PLs: Best-of-Breed or One-Stop-Shop?

Talking Logistics

After a decade of acquisitions, XPO Logistics announced in March 2022 that it planned to “separate its brokered transportation services from its less-than-truckload (LTL) business in North America [and] divest its European business and North American intermodal operation.”

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Lead Gen for Logistics with Kara Brown

The Logistics of Logistics

Kara Brown and Joe Lynch discuss lead gen for logistics. Kara is the Founder and CRO of LeadCoverage , the premier B2B marketing and PR firm dedicated to helping logistics companies increase lead generation through targeted marketing strategies and media coverage.

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For Big Pharma, The Clinical Trials Supply Chain is Critical

Logistics Viewpoints

Pharmaceutical companies run two types of supply chains. There is the commercial supply chain where drugs that have been approved for use on patients are shipped to distributors, drug stores, and hospitals around the world. Then there is a clinical trials supply chain.

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Girl Scout Cookies Crumble Under Supply Chain Woes, Labor Shortage

Blue Grace Logistics

Girl Scout Cookies Crumble Under Supply Chain Woes Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics For some Girl Scouts and their bake sale fans, it’s shaping up to be another tough cookie season.

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Leveraging Data Analytics to Build a Truly Connected and Collaborative Supply Chain

The C-suite is laser-focused on supply chain performance. This GEP-sponsored report will show you how to leverage data for a collaborative supply chain that delivers results and how to future-proof supply chain management strategies.

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Winter from hell on I-80 in Wyoming

Overdrive Online

"Long Haul Paul" Marhoefer's report from his own marooning two weeks back with road closures in frigid Wyoming, culminating a rash of closures this winter season and a threefold increase in related crash fatalities. Overdrive Extra

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Korn Ferry survey highlights impact of Covid on supply chain staff culture

Logistics Management

A new Korn Ferry survey of supply chain leaders identifies key changes in the function and the skills and experiences needed to succeed in this new environment

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How to Write a Compelling Story Outline: A Step-by-Step Guide

Shippeo

Every great story is like a journey, and every journey needs a map. That’s where a story outline comes in. Just as maps help travelers navigate unknown places, a story outline helps writers navigate the twists and turns of their stories.

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Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) reigns in the modern warehouse

Logistics Management

A long-time mainstay in productive warehouse environments, WMS is more than proving its value in today’s resource constrained business environment

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An Overview of Consolidation Shipments and How to Perform Volume Calculations

MTS Logistics

Before we explain volume calculations in consolidation shipments, let’s look at the definition of consolidation. What are consolidation shipments in shipping? Consolidation shipments are the display of piecemeal, small and partial goods or cargo by combining them on a single bill of lading.

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Modern Tech and More: Empowering Your Supply Chain for Success

Speaker: Cory Skinner, Founder and CEO of FactR

Ready to dive into new tech to protect your supply chain, but not sure where or how to start? In this webinar, Cory Skinner, Founder and CEO of FactR, will break down the new, innovative technologies and strategies that you can implement to mitigate historic challenges, and even teach you what NOT to do along the way!

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2023 Warehouse/DC Equipment Survey: Tighter budgets prompt targeted spend

Logistics Management

After a banner year for materials handling automation indicators last year, our annual equipment outlook survey reveals a more conservative approach to spending on automation, equipment and related software—however, the indicators didn’t decline drastically

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Vicinity Motor Manufacturing Campus Is Ready for Business

NGT News

Commercial electric vehicle company Vicinity Motor Corp. says its new 100,000 square-foot manufacturing campus in Ferndale, Wash., has received its certificate of occupancy and is ready to host Vicinity’s operations.

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2023 Parcel Express Roundtable: Shifting dynamics in a vibrant market

Logistics Management

Three of our top parcel industry sources offer their respective takes on the most consumer-facing segment of freight transportation and logistics parcel and last-mile delivery.

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Blended Teaching: Models, Benefits, Tools, and More!

Shippeo

Technology has revolutionized the educational scene in the past few years, making the traditional classroom more advanced and efficient in delivering course material.

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Smart Stores and Smarter Supply Chains: Innovations for a New Era of Retail

Speaker: Panel Speakers

As brick and mortar and ecommerce stores start to blend together, what will the store of the future look like? Join experts from FourKites and Zebra as they discuss the impact on automation and supply chain visibility.

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ProMat gets ready for a return to Chicago in 2023

Logistics Management

After going “virtual” in 2021 due to the global COVID pandemic, ProMat is back in Chicago for a live, in-person event for 2023—and it’s going to be big.

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Biden Wants American-Made Construction Materials. Is That Feasible?

Supply Chain Brain

President Biden has announced new standards to require that all construction materials used in federal infrastructure projects be made in America. But is it possible?

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‘Shiplilly Reinvention’ adding more capacity to our fleet sailing in the Caribbean

ShipLilly

‘Shiplilly Reinvention’ adding more capacity to our fleet sailing in the Caribbean Press Release “Shiplilly Reinvention” starts operations Shiplilly has just announced the commissioning of “Shiplilly Reinvention”, a new addition to its Caribbean fleet.

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Understanding the supply chain: and overview of Chapter 1 of Supply Chain Management book.

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

First it is important to have clear concepts of supply chain and SCM.

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Elevate Your Supply Chain Resilience With Scenario Planning

Speaker: Robert Olszak- Vice President, Global Supply Chain Optimization, RGP

Join Robert Olszak, Vice President at Global Supply Chain Optimization, as he discusses how to better prepare for the next generation of supply chain management with industry-leading inventory and network optimization tools.

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Making Deliveries More Sustainable, Before Mainstream EV Adoption

Supply Chain Brain

There are things that can be done with available technology to reduce the carbon footprint of e-commerce deliveries while we’re waiting for electric vehicles to come online

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Programming Languages Applied to Logistics

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Programming languages are very useful tools for companies when it comes to automating boring and repetitive tasks to focus on more creative ones.

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Rejuvenation of Lodz Logistics Hubs

Logistics Business Magazine

Excellent communications, together with the availability of attractive investment areas, make Lodz a key strategic location for logistics operators, production companies, retail chains and e-commerce companies interested in regional, national and international distribution.

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Are Tech Firms Really Firing Their I.T. Workers? No.

Supply Chain Brain

In fact, Gartner found that the companies behind the 10 largest layoffs in tech talent now employ over 150,000 more people than at the beginning of 2020

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How to Drive ESG Visibility and Traceability Across Your Supply Chain

Gaining visibility into ESG performance is a necessary first step to achieving ESG goals. This white paper shares a 6-point plan to gain visibility and track ESG performance across your supply chains.

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Eurotunnel Premium Freight Offering

Logistics Business Magazine

Eurotunnel is launching FIRST, a distinctive new service to better meet the needs of freight customers who are looking for additional time savings and dedicated support on their channel crossings.

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PSA’s CK Hutchison Ports $4bn Stake Sale Attracts China Giants, Sources Say

Supply Chain Brain

PSA, owned by Singaporean state investment firm Temasek Holdings Pte, is working with an adviser as it fields preliminary interest in the stake

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New Automated ecommerce Hub in Spain

Logistics Business Magazine

DB Schenker, a leading supply chain management and logistics service provider, opened operations at one of the largest automated ecommerce hub facilities servicing its retail customers in Spain, Portugal and France.

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Watch: Gearing Up to Face the Supply Chain Challenges of 2023

Supply Chain Brain

Despite inflationary pressures on companies' pocketbooks, now is the time for them and logistics service providers to gear up for challenges 2023 is likely to present, says Mike Riegler, senior vice president, LSP, One Network

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The 4 Keys to Demand Planning in 2023 and Beyond

Speaker: Eva Dawkins - Senior Consultant, Supply Chain

Demand planning and forecasting processes are critical to the resilience and profitability of any supply chain, maybe now more than ever. Join Eva Dawkins for this exclusive webinar where she will cover everything you need to implement for success!