Wed.Oct 14, 2020

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Finalizing Your 2021 Transportation Budget – The New Normal

Blue Grace Logistics

Freight Budgeting for 2021 is going to be very different from the traditional budgeting done in previous years. The effects of the economic shutdowns stemming from the COVID-19 crisis have trickled down to Q4 and have managed to create unforeseen supply chain challenges for business operations across North America. Organizations have addressed and responded to the situation in various ways and the adaptations have been unique to each market and industry served.

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How to Use Transportation Technology to Minimize Disruptions

Talking Logistics

Even in normal times, transportation professionals have their hands full dealing with all sorts of exceptions and disruptions. The current COVID-19 pandemic is further magnifying those challenges. There is only one thing we know for certain: the transportation market will continue to change and transportation professionals will need to respond effectively to whatever changes lie.

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Oracle Live: Cloud SCM for Speed and Agility

Logistics Viewpoints

The Oracle Live: Cloud Applications event highlighted the supply chain function due in part to the extensive supply chain disruptions caused by the global coronavirus pandemic. A key premise, global supply chains have depended on a certain level of predictability that is no longer available. This requires a multidimensional value framework that places increased emphasis on supply alternatives, risk exposure, tariffs, and channel complexity.

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National diesel average rises for the first time in six weeks, reports EIA

Logistics Management

With a 0.008-cent increase, the national average came in at $2.395 per gallon. This followed a 0.007-cent decline, to $2.387 per gallon, for the week of October 5.

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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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Amazon’s Prime Day Steals Rivals’ Black Friday Spotlight

Supply Chain Brain

Amazon’s two-day Prime Day sale is expected to give the company an early advantage over brick-and-mortar rivals still contending with pandemic-spooked consumers wary of battling Black Friday crowds.

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Nobel Peace Prize: Mapping app enables WFP to navigate conflict and climate shocks in Afghanistan

World Food Programme Logistics

Nobel Peace Prize: App helps WFP navigate conflict and climate shocks in Afghanistan Mapping technology helps World Food Programme staff traversing mountainous terrain identify safe routes to reach vulnerable people WFP trucks deliver food to remote hard-to-reach areas in northeastern Badakhshan Province before roads are blocked by heavy snow. Photo: WFP Afghanistan By WFP Staff “The need for international solidarity and multilateral cooperation is more conspicuous than ever,” according to the N

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Differences Between Fulfillment Center and Distribution Center

ShipLilly

One of the key components of a distribution network for any business is its strategic use of order fulfillment facilities. This is particularly true if that organization is working within the e-commerce sector. Typically, there are two distinct facilities with specific operational procedures. The first is the fulfillment center and the second is the distribution center.

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New Flyer Delivers Pilot Buses to Metro Transit

NGT News

New Flyer of America Inc., a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., an independent global bus manufacturer, has delivered two pilot buses to St. Louis-based Metro Transit as part of a contract awarded to New Flyer for 14 Xcelsior CHARGE battery-electric, 60-foot heavy-duty transit buses. To support the deployment, New Flyer Infrastructure Solutions was awarded an […].

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Should Shipping Companies Contract or Hire Workers in the New Normal?

MTS Logistics

Prior to the global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, most shipping and delivery companies were focused on aspects such as improving speed of delivery and competing with startups known for their speed and flexibility. As reported by Pairin , the arrival of the pandemic created a huge shift in the logistics and delivery sectors, with companies like Amazon offering one-day shipping and the demand for shipping skyrocketing as the online sales boom exploded.

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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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Cummins Appoints New Member to Board of Directors

NGT News

Cummins Inc., a company that designs, manufactures, distributes and services a broad portfolio of power solutions, has appointed Kimberly A. Nelson, former senior vice president of external relations of General Mills Inc., to its board of directors. “We are pleased to welcome Nelson to the Cummins board of directors,” says Tom Linebarger, chairman and CEO […].

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FIFO vs LIFO: Choosing How to Measure Inventory Costs

Stord

October 15, 2020 Businesses selling products need to calculate inventory costs as part of filing IRS income tax. It’s not just a matter of knowing your total cost of goods, but using the information for business income deductions. It would be easier if each year, your company started with all new inventory, and at the year-end, the inventory was all sold.

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Reverse Logistics: The 5 Keys to a Successful Strategy

Morai Logistics

Reverse logistics isn’t something most companies relish and as a result is often overlooked, but if handled with the right care, it’s what gives a modern supply chain the competitive edge. Of the many areas of a supply chain that get attention, reverse logistics is certainly an area amongst those that gets the least. It’s entirely understandable.

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[Video] How to Use Transportation Technology to Minimize Disruptions

Talking Logistics

JP Wiggins, Co-Founder & Vice President of Logistics at 3Gtms, discuses how transportation technology can help companies minimize disruptions Podcast version (click to play): The post [Video] How to Use Transportation Technology to Minimize Disruptions appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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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American Logistics Aid Network responds to Hurricane Delta

Logistics Management

As Texas and Louisiana start to pick up the pieces after Hurricane Delta, the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) is gearing up to provide support – and hoping that members of the logistics community will be just as willing to help with the 25th named storm of the season as they were with the first.

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Project44 Launches Updates to Supply Chain Visibility Platform

Supply Chain Brain

Project44, a global specialist in supply chain visibility for shippers and logistics service providers, recently announced ?new capabilities with enhanced collaboration, automation and predictive Insights.

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Top 5 Oversized Shipping Challenges

Trinity Logistics

Here at Trinity, we often work to simplify your complicated shipments. Every industry has its own set of unique challenges, so the construction and manufacturing industries are no different. Here are the top five challenges that customers with oversized shipping face, and suggested solutions. 1. Problem: Late or lost freight. Construction and manufacturing industries have tight schedules to meet in order to keep projects moving.

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Countries Rush to Hoard Food as Prices Rise, Covid Worsens

Supply Chain Brain

Agricultural commodity buyers from Cairo to Islamabad have been on a shopping spree since the COVID-19 pandemic upended supply chains.

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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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Airbus Awards Yusen Logistics Contract to Manage Air and Ocean Transport for their US A320 Final Assembly Line

247 Customs Broker

Yusen Logistics has been awarded a new three-year contract to provide international air and ocean transportation solutions for Airbus. Yusen will manage the air and… The post Airbus Awards Yusen Logistics Contract to Manage Air and Ocean Transport for their US A320 Final Assembly Line appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Practicing the ideal of unconditional love amid the unrest of our time

Overdrive Online

Bigotry had been around long before Jesus's time, and his interactions with those deemed unworthy put him at the center of controversy with the leaders of his time. The post Practicing the ideal of unconditional love amid the unrest of our time first appeared on Overdrive.

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Laemchabang International Ro-Ro Terminal Welcomes Thailand’s First Monorail Trains

247 Customs Broker

Laemchabang International Ro-Ro Terminal Limited (Terminal C-0) recently joined a welcoming ceremony for Thailand’s first monorail trains at Terminal C-0, Laem Chabang Port. Prime Minister… The post Laemchabang International Ro-Ro Terminal Welcomes Thailand’s First Monorail Trains appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Beverly Public Schools Begins to Electrify its Bus Fleet

NGT News

Beverly, Mass., and Beverly Public Schools have unveiled their first all-electric school bus, marking a significant milestone as the community transitions its fleet of school buses from diesel to battery-electric. The new Thomas Built Buses Inc.’s Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley electric school bus is powered by Proterra electric vehicle technology. The project represents the first all-electric […].

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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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CEVA Logistics boosts position in the Polish contract logistics market

247 Customs Broker

CEVA Logistics is further strengthening its position in the Polish contract logistics market through two long-term contract extensions with key customers. One, a world-leading lighting… The post CEVA Logistics boosts position in the Polish contract logistics market appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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KAT Awards New Flyer Battery-Electric Transit Bus Contract

NGT News

New Flyer of America Inc., a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., an independent global bus manufacturer, says Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) has awarded New Flyer a contract for 12 zero-emission, battery-electric 35-foot heavy-duty transit buses, with options to purchase up to 13 additional zero-emission buses in 35- or 40-foot lengths throughout the remaining term of […].

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How USMCA Could Streamline North American Supply Chains

247 Customs Broker

This post is also available in: Spanish In place since 1994, the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was the playbook that all shippers involved… The post How USMCA Could Streamline North American Supply Chains appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Improve your pack room equipment

Logistics Business Magazine

Employee-owned packaging company, Kite Packaging, has recently expanded two of its popular pack room products, their dynamic gummed paper tape machine and glue gun bundles. Efficiency in your pack room is essential to ensure the smooth running of your operation, along with high-quality equipment at your disposal. Kites new gummed paper tape dispenser is suitable for medium to large sized operations and has an array of benefits to improve speed and efficiency within your operation.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024

Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.

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Colorado warns truckers of dangers of The Wolf

247 Customs Broker

If your driving takes you on U.S. 160 and through Wolf Creek Pass in the San Juan Mountains, don’t be surprised if you get stopped… The post Colorado warns truckers of dangers of The Wolf appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Best Appliance Repair Tools List: 19 Essential Tools For Appliance Repair Technicians

WorkWave

Time To Read: 3 minutes. Best Appliance Repair Tools List. Having the right appliance tools for your job makes all the difference. For appliance repair technicians, being equipped with the right tools can turn a 2 hour job into a 30 minute job. If you’ve wondered: “What tools do I need for appliance repair?” We’ve got you covered. Below is a list of our best appliance technician tools to help you get the job done correctly and safely.

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Airbus Awards Yusen Logistics Contract to Manage Air and Ocean Transport for their US A320 Final Assembly Line – Airfreight Logistics

247 Customs Broker

Yusen Logistics has been awarded a new three-year contract to provide international air and ocean transportation solutions for Airbus. Yusen will manage the air and… The post Airbus Awards Yusen Logistics Contract to Manage Air and Ocean Transport for their US A320 Final Assembly Line – Airfreight Logistics appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.