Tue.Oct 25, 2022

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Maximizing 3PL Benefits in B2C Fulfillment

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

To maximize 3PL benefits when it comes to B2C fulfillment, it's not just about the 3PL's actions, it's how you, as the brand, manage the relationship. The information you share, the objectives you set, and how you set up the contract. In a recent episode of Unboxing Fulfillment , Amware CEO Harry Drajpuch and its EVP of Strategy and Operations, Chad Warzecha, talked about different ways for brands to maximize 3PL benefits.

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The Benefits of Sustainable Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

Consumption and Emissions – A Growth Story. Global retail sales are expected to grow to $27.3 trillion USD in 2022 , up 5.0% from last year. Paralleling this growth in e-commerce is a growth in carbon emissions – parcel deliveries are estimated to increase by 78% globally by 2030, resulting in up to 30% greater emissions. Companies have many levers to pull to reduce their impact on the environment such as altering the materials used in products, using more sustainable packaging and e

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Speed limiter mandate: How fast is too fast?

Overdrive Online

With talk of speed limiters setting off alarm bells for owner-operators, TCA's David Heller offered insight on the burning question of how fast they might set the limit, and when such a reg might arrive.

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VIA Motors, AUSEV Partner on Commercial EV Manufacturing

NGT News

VIA Motors, a U.S.-based all-electric commercial OEM vehicle manufacturer at the forefront of fleet electrification, has signed a memorandum of understanding with AUSEV (a subsidiary of BOSSCAP) to collaborate on accelerating the adoption of commercial electric vehicles (EV) throughout Australia. “We’re excited about our mission to accelerate the adoption of commercial electric vehicles in the […].

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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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Four Areas Where Supply Chain Management Is Easier Than Ever

Supply Chain Brain

The difference between crumbling under the weight of complex supply chains and reacting to sudden change is a matter of having the right tools.

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Truck driver shortage improves, still near record high

Commercial Carrier Journal

Higher average pay has brought some new blood into the industry, but it's also incentivized drivers to log fewer miles for the same take home pay.

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New Jersey State Agencies Order EV ARC Charging Systems from Beam Global

NGT News

More agencies in the State of New Jersey have ordered Beam Global’s EV ARC sustainable electric vehicle (EV) charging systems. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) have ordered multiple systems for workplace and public charging. Some of the systems were purchased using the General Services […].

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Amazon Workers Strike Amid Allegations of Crackdown on Unionization Activities

Supply Chain Brain

Workers across the U.S. allege that the giant company is conducting a harsh crackdown on unionization activities, and they have responded with protests and strikes.

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Transport Fleet Utilization

Logistics Bureau

If you run a fleet of delivery vehicles, you will know how hard it is to maximize the capacity and time utilization of the fleet. Here is the Number 1 factor that helps increase that vehicle utilization. ?. If you need some help with Fleet Performance, check out this link: [link].

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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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Chad Taylor Joins Trinity Logistics as Vice President of Carrier Development

Trinity Logistics

Trinity Logistics is proud to announce Chad Taylor has been named Vice President of Carrier Development. “Trinity is very excited to welcome Chad Taylor to our team,” said Sarah Ruffcorn, President of Trinity Logistics. “Strengthening and developing our carrier relationships continues to be a key priority for us in the years to come. We look forward to Chad helping us provide the best services for our carrier network and take the Trinity Experience to the next level.”.

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DHL eCommerce Solutions to Hire 2,000-Plus Seasonal Workers Across the U.S.

Supply Chain Brain

Additional workforce to handle peak season volume in the company’s distribution centers.

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eTrailers a “game changer” for decarbonising long hauls

Logistics Business Magazine

DB Schenker has signed a cooperation agreement with Trailer Dynamics and the Krone Commercial Vehicle Group on the use of eTrailers in European land transport. “This agreement marks a further step in the electrification of land transport,” says Cyrille Bonjean Executive Vice President Land Transport for DB Schenker in Europe. “It is essential for us to look for new sustainable solutions that can be integrated into our daily business.

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Watch: Achieving Sustainability in the Last Mile

Supply Chain Brain

Dan Nevin, general manager with Inmar Post-Purchase Solutions, discusses how retail delivery services are coping with the impact of growing e-commerce volumes on greenhouse gas emissions.

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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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Technology specialist scoops award

Logistics Business Magazine

A specialist logistics technology firm is celebrating after picking up an award at the prestigious UK Business Tech Awards 2022. The annual UK Business Tech Awards are designed to recognise the UK’s finest tech businesses and reward the innovative and exceptional applications of technology to transform and grow businesses. Wise provides over 250 UK last-mile delivery firms with innovative software to help them save time, stress and money when engaging a self-employed workforce.

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Driver Shortage Remains Near Record High

Food Logistics

The shortage could swell to more than 160,000 over the next decade.

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Future-proofing can minimalise strike effects

Logistics Business Magazine

A strike at Liverpool, one of the UK’s largest container ports, has entered its second day leading to predictions of severe disruptions to the supply chain. Mark Hughes, Regional Vice President UK and Ireland at ERP company Epicor , says the strike may affect businesses both now and for the foreseeable future. “Over the past two and a half years, supply chain resilience has been put to the test and in some cases, at breaking point.?

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Carriers are in agreement that the worst is yet to come, but why?

FreightWaves SONAR

Truckload spot rates have dropped 37% since their peak value achieved in January, according to SONAR’s National Truckload Index, Linehaul Only ( NTIL ). . Last week, tender rejections fell below the 5% mark to 4.93%, a new cycle low last seen in May 2020 when the economy was shifting out of the lockdown-induced deep freeze. With the bottom around 4%, there’s not a lot further to fall. .

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.

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DHL deploys Pixis AI for demand generation

Logistics Business Magazine

Global logistics powerhouse DHL deployed Pixis ’ codeless AI technology to boost demand generation and observed a 35% increase in clickthrough rates within the first month. The logistics leader, which leverages multiple channels for customer acquisitions, has been making strides in harnessing AI, as the scale of its campaigns grow globally. Pixis’ codeless AI infrastructure enabled DHL to continuously monitor campaigns and scale growth by exploiting market trends at the right time, contextually

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What is Digital Freight Matching?

MercuryGate

Digital freight is a term for the digital processes and systems involved in the supply chain, and digital freight matching is part of this logistics digitization. When information about shippers, carriers, and the various systems involved in logistics is available digitally within useful platforms or software, it makes it easier to find relevant information to improve shipping processes.

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Watch: Solving Last-Mile Inefficiencies

Supply Chain Brain

Visibility and reliable technology implementation solve inefficiencies in on-demand and same-day delivery, says Salman Habib, co-founder and chief executive officer of Burq.

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CILT releases driver shortage report

Logistics Business Magazine

In 2015, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) carried out an opinion survey looking at the driver shortage crisis. Seven years later, after numerous member requests, it sought to review this matter again by launching a new survey. The purpose of the survey was to gauge the opinions of industry members about the current driver shortage in both the movement of passengers and the movement of goods, through the CILT(UK) benchmarking clubs LogMark and BusMark.

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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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Scholz Rebuffs Cabinet to Allow China Bridgehead at Hamburg Port

Supply Chain Brain

The chancellor agreed to settle for a smaller deal that would give the Chinese state-owned company less sway after six members of his cabinet voiced their opposition.

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Are Walkable Cities a Threat to Frequent Freight Shippers?

Freightera

Should Businesses Who Frequently Ship Freight Oppose Fewer Lanes on Motorways or Less Parking? With many cities and countries worldwide shifting their focus from cars to cities when it comes to urban design, it’s fair to wonder how this may affect your business ! The topic itself is somewhat divisive with many people wanting more sidewalks and bike lanes, and many who want more parking spaces and better car accessibility. .

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Renault Slips as Supply Chain Worries Offset Revenue Gains

Supply Chain Brain

Third-quarter revenue gains failed to offset wider investor worries about the impact of higher inflation and continued supply chain disruptions on the carmaker.

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Capacity Challenge in LTL Shipping

GoShip Blog

The lack of transportation capacity is one of the most significant problems in modern supply chains and logistics. Even though the industry seems to develop at high speed, some setbacks like capacity challenge are still causing trouble in massive delivery operations. Why do capacity challenges arise? Along with the incredible eCommerce spawn, more and more customers switch to online shopping.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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Upstart European Lithium is Valued at $970 Million in Deal for U.S. Listing

Supply Chain Brain

Upstart mining company European Lithium could become one of Europe’s only sources of a key metal for electric-vehicle batteries.

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Returns are a fact of retail

Logistics Business Magazine

Retailers need to maintain efficient returns systems in their warehouses to retain customers, maximise margins and remain competitive, says Edward Hutchison, UK Managing Director of BITO Storage Systems. Returning goods has become as an established part of shopping as buying them, since being accelerated during the era of growth in online shopping, where goods are purchased without being tried.

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Building Trust and Security With Third-Party Risk Assessment

Supply Chain Brain

The growing need for third parties to access organizational data also increases the possibility of a security breach. .