Thu.May 21, 2020

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Print on Demand: An Earth-Friendly Printing Strategy

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Decades ago, futurists predicted that widespread use of computers would usher in a paperless society. They were wrong. In this digital age, businesses still use some 21 million tons of paper each year, and 50 percent of all business waste is paper.

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Digital Transformation in the Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Digitalization is accelerating the pace of business and transforming global supply chains. In a freewheeling discussion at the ARC Industry Forum in Orlando, I spoke with Richard Howells, Vice President Marketing Digital Supply Chain at SAP about the trends, customer expectations, the challenges, and imperatives of digital transformation in the supply chain.

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Railroad Carloads Plummet

Supply Chain and Logistics

This nice essay from Escalation Consultants, delivered on 5/21/2020, shows very large decreases in rail carloads after mid-March of 2020, approaching 30% for most carriers. Only Union Pacific is down by only 18%. Another graph shows the differences by commodity.

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How COVID-19 Is Impacting Blockchain and Cryptocurrency

Supply Chain Brain

Out of the coronavirus pandemic will emerge a new digital society status quo — one that will accelerate major technological advances that are already underway.

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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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Commentary: How drivers can avoid identity theft

Commercial Carrier Journal

In times of considerable uncertainty, such as an economic crisis or global pandemic, crimes of opportunity like identity theft become more commonplace. In some cases, this is because people are worried about keeping food on the table. ID theft tends to be inversely proportional to overall economic stability.

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Hazmat warehousing: Is your 3PL audit-ready?

West Coast and California Logistics

When you partner with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider for chemical and hazmat warehousing, there’s a lot to consider during the vetting process. Among other steps, you’ll want to take a tour of the facility, interview management and associates, and ask for referrals. However, there is one other crucial component you don’t want to overlook: the auditing process.

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Armstrong & Associates’ report highlights trends in outsourced 3PL relationships

Logistics Management

“Increasingly Strategic: Trends in 3PL/Customer Relationships,” is an expanded update of Armstrong & Associates’ best-selling report.

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Lightning Systems Receives bp Reaccreditation

NGT News

Lightning Systems, a developer of zero-emission powertrains, has received reaccreditation under bp’s Advancing Low Carbon (ALC) program. The ALC program was created by bp to encourage bp and its partners to identify lower carbon opportunities. Activities within the program include everything from low carbon products to global research initiatives to partnerships with startups developing new […].

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Final Mile Differentiation: M&As to Increase Demand for Better Last Mile Service

GlobalTranz

Organizations across the globe continue to rethink their supply chain strategies, and as a result, more mergers and acquisitions are reshaping the way in which supply chains handle final mile logistics. For some, an acquisition offers the opportunity to enter the final mile space and deliver more e-commerce packages, but others may experience losses in.read More.

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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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How Sales Order Automation Can Create Stability During the Pandemic

Supply Chain Brain

Many manufacturers and distributors still rely on manual order processing: a slow, error-prone and inefficient method.

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3 Simple Maintenance Tips to Keep High-Mileage Trucks on the Road

United World Transporation

It is well known that for commercial refrigerated transport companies, including owner-operators, truck maintenance can be at times taxing. We understand that all jobs, as well as short journeys, seem to be nonstop. In fact, there isn’t much respite for truckers, whether it’s staying on the road, or taking care of your truck. Thus, it’s critical to have an efficient or effective maintenance plan in place, to avoid unnecessary downturn or faults.

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What shippers need to know about freight carrier insurance

Bulk Connection

As the movement of freight involves big equipment, big loads and sometimes big price tags, an accident or other type of mishap during transport can result in big problems. You want to make sure that your carrier is adequately protected by insurance so that these problems – should they occur – never become your responsibility. In this article, we’ll examine what you need to look for when it comes to freight carrier insurance.

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Overflowing Garbage Bins: Serious Threats and Prevention Tips

Compactor Management Company

The amount of waste we collectively produce is unbelievable. The US alone produces 250 million tons of waste a year. And honestly, we don’t need numbers to see that the problem of overflowing trash cans exists at a colossal level. We are all aware of the overflowing garbage bins, the stench, and clutter we come across in the streets. And these are not just unpleasant sights, but they also pose serious threats, such as: Diseases Due to Insects and Pests – Overflowing garbage is a perfect breeding

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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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Intermodal volumes see further declines in April, reports IANA

Logistics Management

Total shipments for the month—at 1,280,309—were off 15% annually. Domestic containers—at 523,732—were off 14.7%, while trailers—at 71,086—slumped 30.5%%. All domestic equipment—at 594,818—was off 17%. ISO, or international, containers—at 685,491—saw a 13.2% decline.

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Avidbots expands Partnership with DHL to install Neo Robots in Warehouses Worldwide

Logistics Manager

DHL , the world’s leading logistics company, and Avidbots , the company that brings robots to everyday life to expand human potential, today announced an expanded partnership to install Neo floor-scrubbing robots in warehouses, hubs, and terminals worldwide. Together, DHL and Avidbots will bring the most advanced floor-cleaning automation tool to many of the thousands of sites DHL manages in 220 countries and territories.

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Panasonic takes a 20% stake in Blue Yonder, extends ongoing strategic partnership

Logistics Management

Earlier this week, global electronics giant Panasonic said it has made a 20% equity investment in Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Blue Yonder (formerly JDA), a provider of AI-driven and end-to-end supply chain management services. Panasonic made this investment through a secondary sale of shares, with Blue Yonder having an enterprise value of $5.5 billion. The companies have enjoyed a strong strategic relationship, which notably includes a Japan-based joint venture in April 2019.

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Tips for Making LTL Shipping Easier

Freight Center

LTL shipping is the most popular, reliable and cost-effective method of shipping. However, it can be complex and confusing if you’re unfamiliar with it. Think of LTL shipping as a ride share. Your freight will share space in a trailer with other shippers’ freight while in route to its destination. That means there’s more to the LTL shipping process than meets the eye.

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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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The Slow Opening of the Country.  How Will it Work.

LandLink

While health experts have expressed doubt of America's readiness to "open up" the economy, it is clear that elected representatives are putting the wheels in motion towards that end.

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Evergreen to Initiate New Weekly Service from Port NOLA

Logistics Manager

Evergreen Shipping launched a new weekly container service to and from the Caribbean and the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) on April 29, 2020, with the Evergreen Arkadia calling at the Port’s Napoleon Avenue Container Terminal. Port NOLA President and CEO Brandy D. Christian said the new service further strengthens New Orleans’ direct connectivity and offers additional options.

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‘Nobody should have to risk their life for food’

World Food Programme Logistics

An app created by WFP to change food assistance in the age of technology is now helping save lives during the pandemic in Somalia Continue reading on World Food Programme Insight ».

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New Shandong-Europe Express links China and Hamburg

Logistics Manager

China is the Port of Hamburg’s most important trade partner. Hamburg serves as the gateway to Europe for Chinese goods. Along with handling ocean shipping, the port city is also an important railway hub for transports to and from China. The new Shandong-Europe Express train from Jinan arrived in Hamburg’s Billwerder Terminal for the first time today.

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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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Covid-19: Five Trends Changing Freight Transportation for the Long Haul

Shippeo

Over the last 8 weeks, after speaking with CEOs and decision-makers from carriers and shippers across Europe, it seems that Covid-19 is accelerating five key trends that are changing the world's freight transportation industry.

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Why Last-Mile Logistics is More Important Now Than Ever Before

Magaya

What is last-mile logistics? First adopted by the telecommunications industry to describe the challenge of connecting individual homes to a wider network, the “last mile” is now used among supply chain professionals to explain the final step in the transportation of goods to consumers.

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Aeris | LTE-M Pain Points

IoT World Today

As a leading, global provider of cellular IoT connectivity, Aeris has connected millions of devices around the world. We’ve designed out LTE-M offering to help you overcome common connectivity challenges and set the bar for quality service in your industry.

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Food Logistics Tips: How to Keep Perishable Items Safe & Compliant

MercuryGate

The best approach to managing food logistics intertwines freight visibility with existing logistics processes, bolstered by technology. Increased shipment-level visibility keeps perishable items safe and boosts compliance with applicable regulations, effectively reducing the risk of spoilage. However, spoilage remains a major contributor of added food freight costs, and food shippers and logistics service providers (LSPs) […].

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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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Why should you use a heavy haul freight broker?

I.C.E. Transport

One of the best ways to save money on international shipping is to load containers with as much weight as the law allows. After you load them, of course, you need to get that heavy shipment to the port, and then from the destination port to the receiver. Those over-the-road trips can be tricky. It takes a special kind of service provider – ideally a heavy haul freight broker – to move a heavy shipment safely, legally and economically.

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Sitma Packages 30,000 Masks for Northern Italy Region

Logistics Business Magazine

Italian packaging manufacture specialist Sitma has made available its skills, machinery and workforce to package a supply of over 30.0000 masks for the Municipalities of Castelvetro and Vignola, in the district of Modena, northern Italy. The gesture assumes further relevance given that Sitma is the first company to pack masks with paper. The packaging paper is supplied by UPM Specialty Papers, recognized for sustainable flexible packaging papers, with which Sitma is developing various R&D pr

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Agility: Why Businesses Need It More Than Ever

Penske Move Ahead

No matter the size of your business, supply chain networks can change quickly, and you must be able to react just as fast. Time-sensitive deliveries, lean supply chains, increased demand uncertainties and shorter product lifecycles all necessitate the ability to adjust operations when change arises. Having an agile supply chain can give you a strategic advantage over your competition and allow you to handle disruptions or take advantage of new opportunities.