Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Who’s the world’s fastest runner? If you answered Usain Bolt, you’re right. After all, he’s dominated the 100-meter sprint since 2008. However, if you answered Eliud Kiphoge, you’re also correct, because he’s the current world record holder in the marathon, an event Bolt wouldn’t be able to complete in, much less win. That’s because running is a specialty sport, with some athletes - like Bolt - who are ideally suited for short races and some - like Kiphoge - who are better suited for longer ones

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Eliminating Detention and Delighting Drivers with Erik Malin. Erik Malin and Joe Lynch discuss eliminating detention and delighting drivers. Detention and dwell time is upsetting and expensive. As driver satisfaction and hours of service (HOS) become increasingly important to the industry, detention and dwell time must be addressed. Baton has developed an innovative solution to eliminate detention and dwell time.

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Logistics Brief Submitted Articles

OCTOBER 15, 2020

This article compares shared truckload (STL) service to that of less-than truckload and full truckload, explaining how STL benefits shippers, carriers, and the environment more than any other shipping mode

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2020

COVID-19 created an entirely new small package shipping environment, especially when it comes to the hidden costs that come with annual increases in parcel rates. Not long ago parcel carriers were transporting 20-25% of their deliveries to residential addresses. By 2019, that number increased to about 50%. This year, 70% of all parcel carrier movements.

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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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Logistics Brief Submitted Articles

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Find out which practices five well-known B Corps are using to achieve supply chain sustainability in this article.

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IoT World Today

OCTOBER 15, 2020

As organizations continue to adapt to the roller-coaster ride of 2020, some leaders’ pre-pandemic IT strategies brought business resilience even as COVID-19 struck. Indeed, some organizations spent several years laying the foundations for data-driven strategy and remote operations even prior to COVID-19. FedEx, for example, has been on a multiyear digital transformation journey that included cloud computing and work-from-home capabilities but also widespread sensor technology buildouts, robotic

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Overdrive Online

OCTOBER 15, 2020

In the midst of a pandemic's dine-in reductions, this truck stop owner opened a new restaurant. And: Plenty more in this pictorial tour around a recent visit to White's Travel Center in Raphine, Va. The post A truck stop giant on I-81, with new dining options, plans even more parking first appeared on Overdrive.

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Food Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Register today for one, two or all track sessions covering Transportation, Cannabis, Supply Chain Visibility, Warehousing and Procurement.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The medical industry’s dash to produce the world’s first coronavirus vaccines in just a few months is heightening the urgency for the workhorses of global trade to be ready for the historic charge to defeat the disease.

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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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Commercial Carrier Journal

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Given proper attention, your fleet’s maintenance program can help you maximize asset life. However, before you even get to the maintenance stage you need to understand the equipment selection process. If you spec a vehicle that is not ideal for your needs, you might end up inadvertently hurting your capability to reach your cost per […]. The post Commentary: Maintenance helps maximize asset life first appeared on Commercial Carrier Journal.

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United World Transporation

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Truck Drivers have been vital for keeping the country supplied with food, medicine, and goods during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the task hasn’t been easy, and truck drivers face new challenges in an already difficult job. Although drivers are typically alone on the road, they are still at risk of exposure to COVID-19. Continue reading below to find out ten tips for truck drivers on how to stay safe during the pandemic. 10.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Some of the main takeaways of the report, entitled “Last Touch, Lasting Impact: The 2020-2021 Edition,” which was based on survey results from more than 1,400 e-commerce customers across North America, noted how North American consumers indicated they have increased online shopping by 33% over the last year, with around two-thirds saying the majority of their shopping is handled online, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 15, 2020

This three-step approach to automating tasks can improve operational performance throughout the supply chain.

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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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Freight Center

OCTOBER 15, 2020

If you’re a first-time freight shipper, who is shipping for yourself or for your business, the first thing you’ll learn is that shipping freight has its own rules. It’s not as cut and dry as calling a moving company or taking your parcel to the post office. It can all be very confusing to the first-time freight shipper, especially if you don’t ask the right questions.

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Parade

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Parade partners with the most innovative leaders reshaping the trucking landscape. Today, we’re excited to announce our partnership with CloudTrucks. ,, CloudTrucks is a virtual trucking carrier helping truck drivers manage their business. CloudTrucks’ innovative data science technologies, which include a ,, recently released Schedule Optimizer , help truckers plan and optimize their routes, avoid downtime, and increase their earnings.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 15, 2020

If Prime Minister Narendra Modi's move toward a free market for farm sales succeeds, India could not only feed itself, but become a major food exporter.

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Parade

OCTOBER 15, 2020

,, Parade is continuously working to drive innovation in capacity management for our freight broker customers. Today, we’re excited to announce our partnership with ,, KeepTruckin. KeepTruckin ,, has unveiled its new Smart Load Board —an advanced freight marketplace designed to streamline dispatching, reduce deadhead, and increase profitability through its mobile app and fleet web dashboard.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 15, 2020

With this week marking the 40th anniversary of the landmark Staggers Act, various freight railroad stakeholders have banded together to take a look back at how it has fundamentally shaped the sector since it was enacted. The Staggers Act, which was named for the late West Virginia Rep. Harley Staggers and signed into law by President Jimmy Carter on October 14, 1980, has provided myriad benefits for freight railroad stakeholders, according to the Association of American Railroads (AAR).

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Parade

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Parade partners with the most innovative leaders reshaping the trucking landscape. Today, we’re excited to announce our partnership with CloudTrucks. ,, CloudTrucks is a virtual trucking carrier helping truck drivers manage their business. CloudTrucks’ innovative data science technologies, which include a ,, recently released Schedule Optimizer , help truckers plan and optimize their routes, avoid downtime, and increase their earnings.

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NGT News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Wärtsilä, a company that specializes in solutions and lifecycle services related to the gas value chain, has been awarded a major contract to supply and construct a plant for the production of CO2-neutral liquid transport fuels. The plant will liquefy gas from the natural gas grid to produce carbon-neutral LNG. It will have a capacity […]. The post Wartsila Awarded Major Contract to Supply Carbon-Neutral Transport Fuels appeared first on NGT News.

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LandLink

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Masks, social distancing and all the other Covid restrictions will be with us for, at least, the foreseeable future. The uptick in home delivery should remain steady since most people have grown accustomed to home delivery and now prefer it. Many retailers are in a fight for their survival. Here’s a look at what to expect.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Michael Sandonato, partner in the law firm of Venable LLP, describes a bill in the House of Representatives to prevent patent trolls from using the International Trade Commission to extort royalty payments.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Industry expert Paul Waldeck explores the extent to which COVID-19 has already left its mark on the sector and what we all need to do to prepare for the future. The pandemic has caused massive disruption to the logistics industry. It began with stockpiling, which caused an immediate shock to the supply chain, followed by the move towards online shopping instead of in-store purchasing.

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Parade

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Parade partners with the most innovative leaders reshaping the trucking landscape. Today, we’re excited to announce our partnership with CloudTrucks. ,, CloudTrucks is a virtual trucking carrier helping truck drivers manage their business. CloudTrucks’ innovative data science technologies, which include a ,, recently released Schedule Optimizer , help truckers plan and optimize their routes, avoid downtime, and increase their earnings.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 15, 2020

MacGregor has secured two new orders, one from Asia for two RoPAX ferries and another from Scandinavia for a group of Linkspans. Both orders are… The post MacGregor Receives EUR 13 million in Orders appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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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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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Chicago-based project44 has rolled out various new capabilities to its offerings, with a sharp focus on global supply chain visibility, in order to help shippers attain higher levels of performance, productivity, and customer experience.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 15, 2020

MacGregor has secured two new orders, one from Asia for two RoPAX ferries and another from Scandinavia for a group of Linkspans. Both orders are… The post MacGregor Receives EUR 13 million in Orders – Logistics Manager appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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I.C.E. Transport

OCTOBER 15, 2020

When you ship an ocean container over the road, a standard trucking company might be all you need. But certain shipments really call for a heavy haul trucking company – a carrier that can operate legally at more than the federally-defined maximum gross weight. And sometimes – even if a heavy shipment wasn’t your original plan – you can save a lot of money by working with a heavy haul expert.

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