Wed.Jan 25, 2023

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The Tai Software Story with Walter Mitchell

The Logistics of Logistics

Walter (Mitch) Mitchell and Joe Lynch discuss the Tai Software story. Mitch is the Founder and CEO of Tai Software , where they developed a TMS built for speed and scalability. About Walter (Mitch) Mitchell Walter (Mitch) Mitchell is the Founder and CEO of Tai Software, where they developed a TMS built for speed and scalability. Mitch has over 17 years of experience architecting software applications and leading teams that build business software applications.

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2M Alliance will end in 2025, say Maersk and MSC

Supply Chain and Logistics

With all the talk of breaking up the alliances, this decision by Maersk and MSC is smart. Each line now has a ready answer for regulators, both in the EU and the US.

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The Alarming Continued Rise of Modern Slavery in Supply Chains: How Procurement Can Help Reverse the Trend

Supply Chain Brain

Modern-slavery and human-rights due diligence should be integrated as part of a broader sustainable procurement program that encompasses environmental and ethical topics, as well.

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Nikola Plans Delivery of 15 Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Electric Vehicles to Biagi

NGT News

Biagi Bros. Inc. plans to take delivery in the fourth quarter of 2023 of 15 Nikola Corp. Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEV) in Ontario, Calif. The FCEV trucks are expected to put in over 100,000 miles per year, to support the round-the-clock operations. “These initial 15 Nikola Tre FCEVs are part of Biagi […] The post Nikola Plans Delivery of 15 Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Electric Vehicles to Biagi appeared first on NGT News.

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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 Strategies for Addressing Supply Chain Disruption

Supply Chain Brain

Following are four key logistics strategies that are likely to pick up steam in 2023.

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Truck driver pay woes not always about amount

Commercial Carrier Journal

More than 50% of respondents to a recent CCJ driver survey said their carrier had raised pay at least twice since 2020.

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Mark Babcock Rotates NGVAmerica Chair Position to Steve Toelke

NGT News

NGVAmerica has named new leadership for its Virtual Pipeline Working Group for 2023. After assisting in the group’s development and serving four years at its helm, Chairman Mark Babcock of Hexagon Agility will rotate the lead position to Steve Toelke of Quantum Fuel Systems. Toelke is vice president and general manager of the Infrastructure Business […] The post Mark Babcock Rotates NGVAmerica Chair Position to Steve Toelke appeared first on NGT News.

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Trucking Law: How to protect yourself against post-crash litigation

Overdrive Online

Experiencing an accident is every owner-operator’s worst nightmare, and in the heat of the moment it's easy for even professionals to act against their interests. When you get involved in an accident, immediately begin to legally protect yourself.

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ETHERO Signs on as New Nikola Dealership

NGT News

ETHERO Truck + Energy, a zero-emissions truck dealership and energy solutions provider, is a new exclusive Mid-Atlantic franchised dealership for Nikola Tre battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles and Lonestar SV battery electric terminal tractors. ETHERO plans to be a full sales and service provider for multiple zero-emission truck brands.

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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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DAT Truckload Volume Index highlights a strong end to 2022 spot market rates

Logistics Management

December’s van freight TVI came in at 215, down 4% compared to November and down 3.6% annually. This reading was 5.9% higher than December 2020, as well as the second-highest December reading in record, according to DAT. And the refrigerated (reefer) TVI, at 167, was off 4.0%, from November to December, and down 1.2% annually, with the flatbed TVI off 11.8%, from November to December, and up 3.2% annually.

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Orange EV Expands Market Reach to Canadian Electric Truck Market

NGT News

Orange EV, a heavy-duty EV truck manufacturer in the United States, is expanding into the Canadian electric yard truck fleet market. Orange EV’s Canadian expansion comes on the heels of announced plans to move to a larger U.S. production facility in Q2 of 2023, designed to accommodate the company’s rapid growth and produce up to […] The post Orange EV Expands Market Reach to Canadian Electric Truck Market appeared first on NGT News.

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Russian Oil Switching at Sea Gathers Pace in Wake of European Sanctions

Supply Chain Brain

Ship-to-ship transfers are a routine part of oil trading and those that are taking place are doing so in full view of satellite tracking systems.

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Governments grapple with Supply Chain Disruption

Logistics Business Magazine

Today, BSI, the business improvement and standards company and leading global provider of supply chain intelligence, unveiled its annual Supply Chain Risk Insights Report which indicates that organizations that manage supply chain disruption effectively in 2023 will be best equipped to weather the financial challenges ahead. In terms of major trends within the supply chain environment, the report observed that thefts from hijacking have fallen as a proportion of cargo theft from 24.4% to 17.0%.

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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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Blockchain: A Solution for Ensuring the Effective Trade of Cattle

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain disruptions affect many commodity markets, but are especially detrimental to the digital trading of livestock.

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EV Charge Cost Turns Logistics back to Diesel

Logistics Business Magazine

With UK Government encouragement, media pressure and customer demands the automotive industry is continuing its drive toward cleaner logistics through the use of electric vehicles (EV’s). However, this forward planning is now being impacted by the current energy crisis, writes Nigel Lyons, partner at Browne Jacobson LLP. Is EV investment still a sound logistic business sense ?

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Top 7 Supply Chain key trends in 2023! Are you joining?

Log-hub

Sustainability is knocking at the door of each logistics company, resilience is becoming a strategic requirement, digital technology transforming supply chain, software solutions for end-to-end visibility leading to faster decision-making and quicker return of investments. Does this year shine for the logisticians brighter than before? It was not just quite windy in the supply chain region, but it was shaken by some heavy storms.

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Saving Energy with Eco Drive Systems

Logistics Business Magazine

The share of total energy consumption of all industries for electric drive systems is 70 per cent, according to expert estimates. This is not only a significant cost factor – there is also a large optimisation and savings potential hidden here. The NORD ECO service helps companies to reveal this potential and to find the most efficient drive solution for their application.

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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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737 Max Crashes: Boeing in Court on Fraud Charge

Supply Chain Brain

The proceedings mean that, for the first time, the company will be formally charged in court in relation to the two crashes, and will have to plead guilty or not guilty.

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New Linde Solutions for Growing Challenges

Logistics Business Magazine

Recommendations, advice and solutions with regard to upcoming investments – this is what visitors to the LogiMAT trade show can expect to find at a total of three exhibition areas of Linde Material Handling (MH). In keeping with the motto ‘Green Performance’, the focus this year will be on the topics of energy and sustainability. Further key issues will include automation, the well-being of drivers and numerous vehicle innovations.

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Maersk and MSC to End Global Shipping Alliance

Supply Chain Brain

With the world’s two biggest shipping lines now breaking up, carriers in the remaining alliances may seek new partners.

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Dematic Expands UAE Operations

Logistics Business Magazine

Dematic recently opened an office in Abu Dhabi to better serve its customers within the United Arab Emirates and the entire GCC region. The opening of the second office broadens the global leader of automated warehouse and distribution centre design and delivery in the UAE. The new Abu Dhabi office location is in the Musaffah industrial district in the southwestern part of Abu Dhabi and is considered one of the most important economic areas within the UAE.

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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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Walmart Dangles 17% Bump in Starting Wage in Tight Labor Market

Supply Chain Brain

Walmart is also adding new college degrees and certificates to its program that pays tuition and fees for employees.

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2023 Truck Show Schedule

Women in Trucking

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Jin Tian: Eight Dead After Cargo Ship Sinks off Coast of Japan

Supply Chain Brain

Five people who have been rescued are said to be in a stable condition. Six of the dead were Chinese nationals.

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During these uncertain times, agility is the #1 service you need from your logistics supplier.

Radius Logistics

We at Radius Logistics believe that providing our clients with agility is essential for the current economic climate. In a constantly changing business environment, the ability to adapt and respond quickly to new opportunities and challenges is crucial for success, allowing our clients to stay competitive and meet the demands of their customers. It allows our clients to respond quickly to changes in demand.

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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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Alaska Service Announcement: Midnight Sun Voyage 23010

Odyssey Logistics

Dear Valued Customers, Please review the latest alert from TOTE: As we continue to get back on schedule safely, Midnight Sun Voyage 23010 is scheduled to arrive in Tacoma on Thursday afternoon, January 26th. Northbound Voyage 23013 is expected to depart for Anchorage early AM on Friday, January 27th. Please see our adjusted gate hours. Continue Reading The post Alaska Service Announcement: Midnight Sun Voyage 23010 appeared first on Odyssey Logistics & Technology.

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NRF 2023: Empowering the Customer

Logistics Viewpoints

Last week I returned to the National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show for the first time in 3 years. A crowd of nearly 37,000 people flocked to the Javits Center in New York City to see what new solutions and innovations software suppliers had in store for 2023 and beyond. The usual themes were still very present as solution providers and retailers alike were more than happy to talk about omni-channel, mobility, and machine learning, to name a few.

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New Titanium Power Transmission Belt

Logistics Business Magazine

‘Titanium’ is Megadyne’s new Power Transmission Belt. A flagship, high-performance product, it aims to deliver a new level of performance for synchronous timing belt drive applications. The combination of materials and belt design used to create ‘Titanium’ have been tested against industry-leading belt brands and proven to deliver outstanding results. “The new belt design surpasses the current industries’ offerings with carbon cords, unique cross-linked elastomer co