Mon.Aug 01, 2022

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What is Order Management?

Ship Monk

When eCommerce businesses start out, every new order is an exciting occasion that you personally, or your small staff, can handle. Things can’t go on like this forever, though. Once your brand takes off, it’s important to have the right streamlined systems and automation in place so that you’re not overwhelmed by an increasing number of orders and your eCommerce business can sustainably grow and then scale. .

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Logistics Buyers Survey with Jim Bierfeldt

The Logistics of Logistics

Jim Bierfeldt and Joe Lynch discuss the logistics buyers survey created by Jim and his team at Logistics Marketing Advisors. About Jim Bierfeldt. Jim Bierfeldt is the Founder and President of Logistics Marketing Advisors. Jim has had a 35-year career in marketing and communications, including 25+ within the logistics industry. He ran marketing for a large 3PL before launching his own marketing agency, Logistics Marketing Advisors, which focuses exclusively on providing marketing strategy and ser

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Latest on ELD Mandates

Food Logistics

If you are transporting loads or sending work trucks cross-border, you will need an ELD that operates in both countries. Here's the latest on ELD mandates.

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Sustainability’s Inconvenient Truth

Logistics Viewpoints

A book called How the World Really Works argues that “we are a fossil-fueled civilization whose technical and scientific advances, quality of life, and prosperity rest on the combustion of huge quantities of fossil carbon. The author, the polymath Vaclev Smil, declares it will take at a minimum several decades, but perhaps well over a century, to move away from our dependance on fossil fuels.

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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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Reshoring: “The Beginning of De-globalization” or More of the Same?

Talking Logistics

As reported by Dion Rabouin in the Wall Street Journal last week, “top executives at large U.S. companies are increasingly talking up bringing workforces and supply chains back home — known as ‘re-shoring’ — during second quarter earnings calls. Data from Bank of America shows use of the term has spiked to a record level, Read more Reshoring: “The Beginning of De-globalization” or More of the Same?

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The role of a Bill of Materials in optimizing your inventory management

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Ongoing challenges in the supply chain, such as shortages caused by increased demands and the shutting down of some factories, continue to affect manufacturing businesses even to this day. However, effectively dealing with these challenges and optimizing a manufacturing business’ processes is challenging without adopting and implementing a Bill of Materials (BOM) to accompany an organization’s ERP system.

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How the Metaverse Has Changed Manufacturing

Supply Chain Brain

While for some companies the concept of digital twins may be new, others in the manufacturing space have been using them for years now, proving not just their effectiveness, but also their ability to drive innovation in an increasingly competitive economy.

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Sales and Operations Planning: The Interpersonal Element

Logistics Bureau

Has your company ever suffered problems with, implemented, or even considered implementing a sales and operations (S&OP) planning process? If so, a few minutes of online research will reveal what you probably suspected deep down all along—that there are real risks involved, which can stand in the way of promised benefits. But what makes it so challenging to implement S&OP successfully?

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Enter your rig in the 2022 Overdrive's Pride & Polish competition

Overdrive Online

The Pride & Polish virtual truck beauty show gives contestants a chance to show off their rigs and be chosen by their peers as the best of the best. Submissions are being accepted through Sept. 5.

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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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Taiwan Tensions Raise Risks in One of Busiest Shipping Lanes

Supply Chain Brain

The standoff between the U.S. and China over Taiwan has thrown a spotlight on growing risks to one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes — even a minor disruption could ripple through supply chains.

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Hexagon Completes Stake Acquisitions in Cryoshelter LNG, RLNG and LH2 Units

NGT News

Hexagon Composites and Hexagon Purus have successfully completed the acquisition of stakes in Cryoshelter GmbH, an Austria-based company specialized in the development of cryogenic tank technology for liquid (renewable) natural gas (LNG/RLNG) and liquid hydrogen (LH2). Hexagon Composites now owns 40% of Cryoshelter’s LNG/RLNG business, with options to buy remaining interests over the next 3-10 […].

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Taiwan Turmoil Prompts Detours and Delays for Global Shipping

Supply Chain Brain

China’s announcement of military drills around Taiwan as U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits the island is already having ripple effects across global supply chains, prompting detours and causing delays of energy shipments.

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P. Matthew Pohlman Takes on AIAG Top Role, Replacing Retiring CEO J. Scot Sharland

NGT News

The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) has appointed P. Matthew Pohlman as its new CEO. He joins the team in response to AIAG CEO Emeritus J. Scot Sharland’s retirement after more than 17 years at the organization’s helm. Under Sharland’s leadership, AIAG membership increased exponentially to its current count of more than 4,000 member companies, […].

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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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Watch: Dealing With Supply Chain Uncertainty

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chains are in flux, and planners will need to deal with continuing challenges in the near future, says David Food, head of supply chain marketing at Board International.

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EVmatch, Wallbox Integrate EV Charging Solutions to Increase Accessibility

NGT News

EVmatch, an electric vehicle (EV) sharing software and technology provider, and EV charging and energy management solutions provider Wallbox are increasing charging accessibility and choice for EV drivers by allowing customers on the EVmatch platform to search for and charge at Wallbox chargers throughout the U.S. through an OCPP integration. “We started EVmatch to address […].

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Visibility of Scope 3 Emissions Is Lacking. It’s Time to Fix That.

Supply Chain Brain

Companies seeking to decarbonize their supply chains will never reach that goal without the help of suppliers over which they assert no direct control.

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Survey: growth opportunities for post sector

Logistics Business Magazine

Escher , a global leader transforming postal operators and couriers, has published the results of its fifth annual Future of Posts survey. The Future of Posts 2022 Report highlights insights from a total of 284 respondents from 91 national postal operators from around the world. This survey came as businesses were emerging from pandemic operations and makes it clear that Posts continue to focus on the opportunity presented by e-commerce and customer-focused priorities.

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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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Five Ways Autonomous Vehicles Can Impact Last- and Middle-Mile Delivery

Supply Chain Brain

As supply chain managers face unprecedented challenges, autonomous vehicles (AVs) are becoming a source of relief.

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Breaking Down the Borders: How to Expand Your Business into International Markets

GoShip Blog

It is no news that technology has shrunken the world into a global village. The existence of international shipping and global communication channels makes it more convenient than ever for businesses to cater to foreign markets. There’s no doubt that selling internationally has numerous advantages for your business. It widens the borders of your business and allows you to harness the purchasing power of a larger demographic.

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RCP launches new sustainability vision and roadmap

Logistics Business Magazine

Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC (RCP), part of the Newell Brands global portfolio of brands, has launched its brand sustainability vision with a roadmap outlining global, tangible pledges the organisation is making as it continues its journey toward operating as sustainably as possible. As of 2019, 59% of businesses claimed to have internal sustainability initiatives in place.

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Shipping to Canada: Everything You Need to Know | PLS Logistics Services

PLS Logistics

Shipping across the United States / Canadian border is easy when your business partners with an experienced logistics team.

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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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Mixed fleet for German manufacturer

Logistics Business Magazine

When POLI-TAPE required various loading equipment in confined spaces working at heights of up to 12 metres, Hyster supplied a rental fleet of forklifts equipped with driver assistance systems and tracker. The result was transparency and efficiency in POLI-TAPE’s warehouse and production facilities with minimal downtime and damage. Whether shop windows, vehicles, or textiles, films from POLI-TAPE are used to cover and label a wide variety of surfaces.