Mon.Jul 18, 2022

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REPOST: Owning The Customer Experience with Larry Gordon

The Logistics of Logistics

Owning The Customer Experience with Larry Gordon. Larry Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss owning the customer experience. Larry is the Managing Director, GTM, Emtec Digital , a global technology services company that provides digital software engineering and transformation solutions to clients across multiple industries. About Larry Gordon . Larry Gordon is the Managing Director, GTM, Emtec Digital.

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Across the Pond: The European Transportation Market (July 2022)

Talking Logistics

Author’s Note: I was asked by Transporeon (a Talking Logistics sponsor) to look at what is happening in the European transportation market and they provided me with access to their Transporeon Insights market data for additional insights and perspective. I once again shared my commentary for this month in a brief Transporeon Journal video commentary.

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Should independent dispatch services be treated as brokers?

Overdrive Online

FMCSA's comment request for developing guidance on the definitions of "broker" and "bona fide agent" yielded opinions ranging from a view that all dispatch services are "skirting the rules" to more nuanced takes on the real roles such services play.

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Volvo Trucks, Partners Develop California EV Charging Corridor for Trucks

NGT News

Volvo Trucks North America is joining forces with Volvo Financial Services, Volvo Technology of America, Shell Recharge Solutions, TEC Equipment, Affinity Truck Center and Western Truck Center to develop a publicly accessible medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicle (MHD EV) charging network that connects several of California’s largest metropolitan areas.

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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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Yellen Touts ‘Friend-Shoring’ as Global Supply Chain Fix

Supply Chain Brain

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called on “trusted” U.S. allies to strengthen trade relationships to shore up global supply chains disrupted by the pandemic, worsened by Russia’s war in Ukraine and threatened longer term by a reliance on China.

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Transportation Insight Unveils Beon Digital Logistics Platform

Supply Chain Brain

Mark Carroll, executive vice president of product strategy with Transportation Insight and Nolan Transportation Group, introduces the company's new transportation management system, the Beon Digital Logistics Platform.

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Ward Transport and Logistics acquiring Quality Cartage

Commercial Carrier Journal

Ward Transport and Logistics books the ninth acquisition among CCJ's Top 250 for-hire carriers in less than two months.

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Will War in Ukraine Force Permanent Change in Global Procurement Strategies?

Supply Chain Brain

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is causing severe shortages of the building blocks of industrial production the world over.

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6 Tips to Prevent Distracted Driving in Your Fleet

RasTrac

Distracted driving is one of the most tragic daily occurrences. While it’s so easily preventable, it’s still responsible for injuring close to half a million people — and killing several thousand. And while the consequences are inherently devastating, they can become even more exacerbated if you’re deemed to be liable for someone else’s negligence. Therefore, it’s crucial to be aware of what, exactly, constitutes distracted driving, what can you do to prevent it, and ways to ensure your fleet is

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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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High Fuel Surcharges, Seasonal Peaks to Increase Transportation Costs in Q3

Food Logistics

Fuel accounts for 20.7% of the total cost-per-pound for LTL shipments through June 2022, up from 13.4% in 2021, a 47.3% increase.

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Supply Chain Disruptions | PLS Logistics Services

PLS Logistics

Supply chain disruptions come in many ways, so any business should know how to overcome and prepare for them.

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Fostering creativity in trucking

Fleet Owner

Fostering a culture of creativity for your staff is the foundation of innovation. Here are 5 tips to break down creative barriers.

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Five Challenges and Solutions to Market Pressures on Industrial Real Estate

Supply Chain Brain

Here are five key issues to consider when evaluating an SBA 504 refinance for the industrial sector.

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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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Imperial Logistics celebrates 50 years at Fürth

Logistics Business Magazine

Imperial Logistics, owned by DP World , has marked 50 years of logistics services and transport operations at the port of Fürth in Germany. The port is a handling centre for construction materials and agricultural goods for well-known companies in the region. Imperial is set to continue its role that started with the arrival of the first goods via the Main-Danube canal, north-west of Fürth, 50 years ago, on 15 July 1972.

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Morgan Olson, EAVX Release New Electric Step Van Body

NGT News

EAVX and Morgan Olson, both subsidiaries of JB Poindexter & Co. (JBPCO), have unveiled additional details of the new Class 5 walk-in step van body design that offers integrated technology for next-generation commercial delivery vehicles. Named Proxima, the body builds off Morgan Olson’s durable and dependable commercial vehicle bodies while introducing new technologies to enhance […].

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White paper: is hydrogen the future for cargo?

Logistics Business Magazine

The H2Accelerate collaboration has published a new whitepaper in support of the use of hydrogen in long-haul trucking , based on focus group discussions with truck end-users and logistics providers. The paper sets out the conclusions of a series of focus groups with companies such as Amazon, Nestle Waters, DB Schenker, and Kuehne-Nagel, who have the potential to drive significant market demand for hydrogen trucks and the growth of the sector.

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A Hot Take on Insuring the Cold Chain

Supply Chain Brain

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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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Exporta launches new technologies

Logistics Business Magazine

Exporta has installed two new pieces of technology at its Kinross manufacturing facility in the UK, which it says will be of huge benefit to its customer base. Digital Printing Machine. Exporta says product branding is key to its customers – this could be five Euro Containers with a logo on the side or thousands of pallets with a logo and sequential numbering.

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Can Felons Get a CDL?

Women in Trucking

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Nissan renews partnership with Port Of Tyne

Logistics Business Magazine

The Port of Tyne has extended its commercial partnership with Nissan to facilitate the import and export of new vehicles for a further five years. As one of the port’s largest customers and of economic importance to the region, this agreement marks the dawn of a new era for both parties as the move to net zero transportation accelerates. The Port of Tyne handles 600,000 vehicles per year, making it the country’s second largest car handling port.

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The Best Supply Chain Company You Have Never Heard Of

Logistics Viewpoints

Michael Jacobs, Senior Vice President Supply Chain, Ferguson. Ferguson PLC, value added distributor of plumbing and heating products, came out with their third quarter results on June 14 th. In the nine months ending April 30 th they generated over $20 billion in revenues, grew by 27 per cent, and generated three quarters of a billion in operating profit.

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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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No Supply Chain Strategy? Here’s How to Develop One

Logistics Bureau

As you’ll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy. A company without a supply chain strategy is at a competitive disadvantage.

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Optimizing Your Freight Costs

GoShip Blog

Freight costs have a substantial effect on profitability and overall business growth. Learn how to optimize these costs to keep your supply chain running smoothly without paying exorbitant amounts for shipping. How freight costs impact your business. Changes in freight rates affect your business in two major ways. A hike in freight rates increases the costs of shipping inventory to your warehouse.

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Fiege to manage logistics for Beam Suntory

Logistics Business Magazine

Fiege has become the new logistics partner of Beam Suntory Deutschland GmbH with effect from 1st July 2022. The logistics company, based in Greven in Westphalia, will take charge of warehouse logistics, value-added services, and transportation within Germany, but also to Austria as well as parts of France for Beam Suntory, a world leader in premium spirits.