Tue.Mar 22, 2022

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How Do Regional Parcel Carriers Fit Into Your Parcel Delivery Strategy?

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

With the continuing rise in eCommerce sales, parcel shipping cost and capacity constraints have become big headaches for online sellers. Skyrocketing rates and volume caps may have you seeking alternatives to FedEx, UPS, and USPS – sometimes referred to as the “Big Three” in fulfillment circles. While regional parcel carriers may not offer an ideal solution for every parcel shipping situation, they have provided some brands with welcome relief.

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Business Intelligence Solution for Intralogistics

Logistics Matter

Carsten Funke has been working for Picavi since 2016. Since 2018, the Chief Sales Officer has also been a shareholder of the Aachen-based company. At the beginning of 2019, the trained businessman also took over the position of CEO at the US subsidiary Picavi U.S. Inc., which will promote the North American business of the […].

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Meet SHIPSTA at SITL in Paris

Shipsta

We're exhibiting at the largest logistics and freight procurement event in France! Come meet us at the SITL Transport and Logistics Innovation Week in Paris - the leading event for logistics professionals in Europe.

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Itron, Duke Energy Florida Deploy Managed EV Charging Solution

NGT News

Itron Inc. and Duke Energy Florida are collaborating to deploy Itron’s newly developed DER Optimizer solution, powered by its IntelliSOURCE demand response platform. Itron is expanding its IntelliSOURCE platform to be the foundation of a broader distributed energy resource management solution set. The DER Optimizer solution is a suite of modules that enables utilities to […].

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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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Weber Logistics Appoints New Leaders To Drive Continued Expansion

West Coast and California Logistics

Weber Logistics has announced two new senior leadership appointments today as it continues to build a best-in-class supply chain organization to exceed customer expectations in an increasingly complex marketplace.

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Proterra Brings Battery Power to The Shyft Group’s EV Delivery Van and Chassis

NGT News

Proterra Inc. has signed a strategic, multi-year supply agreement with The Shyft Group to supply their Blue Arc purpose-built electric delivery van and electric vehicle (EV) chassis with Proterra’s battery technology. “Electrifying delivery vans means cleaner air in our neighborhoods where we live and work, protecting the health of our families and communities,” says Gareth […].

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Road Freight and the Rates Trap

Logistics Bureau

If you are new to buying road freight or to negotiating road freight rates, this will really help you. Watch this: ?. Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Why Containerised Freight Shipping is Daunting for SMEs. The Challenge of Freight Container Utilisation and Why it Matters. Container Freight Costs and Forecasting: Intrinsically Linked & Frustratingly Challenging. 12 Smart Ways to Reduce Your Freight Costs.

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Mone Transport Orders 20 Hypertruck ERX Units for Door-to-Door Services

NGT News

Mone Transport has ordered 20 units backed by deposits to secure Hyliion Holdings Corp.’s Hypertruck ERX production slots. Based in Laredo, Texas, the door-to-door service provider is an early adopter of green technology, with Hyliion Hybrid diesel solutions already incorporated into its operations. Mone Transport reserved 40 Hypertruck ERX units in July of 2021, and […].

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The Logistics of Disaster Relief

Supply Chain Brain

Good logistics is key for effective disaster response operations, and no one knows how to effectively develop and execute supply chain management better than logistics industry leaders.

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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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Toyota, ChargePoint Offer New Home and Public Options for EV Charging

NGT News

In preparation for the launch of its all-new 2023 bZ4X battery electric SUV later this year, Toyota Motor North America Inc. is working with ChargePoint Inc. to offer customers home and public electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. “We want to instill a feeling of confidence in our bZ4X customers by providing a variety of charging […].

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Do Capacity Management Tools Work for Freight Agencies?

Parade

Capacity Management for Freight Agencies? We Can Do That! This feature shines a light on Parade’s capacity management for freight agents. It’s not technically a feature, since it’s more of an alternative configuration of the program, but it definitely deserves the spotlight since it gives the power of capacity management to freight agents, something that’s , unique amongst capacity management vendors.

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Federal Maritime Commission turns the heat on opportunistic carriers for US exports

Shipping and Freight Resource

In response to complaints from the trade and market in general, the Federal Maritime Commission’s (FMC) focus has been on assisting US importers with several issues such as demurrage and detention , ocean carrier freight pricing , container dwell times etc. Some carriers were already being investigated by the FMC for container detention issues.

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Fixing Broken Supply Chains Requires a Paradigm Shift

Supply Chain Brain

Today’s organizations need to take action to fortify their supply chains. But how to do it is still up for debate.

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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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Tips To Get the Best LTL Shipping Rate

ShipLilly

Increase your profitability by making savings. What Does LTL Mean? Getting the best LTL shipping rates is a matter of careful planning and negotiation. LTL means “less than truckload” freight charges. It would be best if you expand your choices while taking advantage of any discounts. Otherwise, budgeting becomes difficult. Start by managing your expectations to not overshoot the possibilities.

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Russian Oil Seeps Into Global Market, Easing Supply Fears for Now

Supply Chain Brain

Millions of barrels of Russian oil are still finding a way to buyers almost a month after the country first invaded Ukraine.

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CANADA – THE NEXT FRONTIER OF E-COMMERCE

Ottawa Logistics

According to Forrester Research, a full 10 percent of Canadian retail will be conducted via the online space by the year 2019. Statistics Canada reported that total retail sales in Canada in 2014 stood at $505 billion , and they are likely higher today if trends are any indication. If you are looking to bring your products or services to Canada, you must prioritize the distribution and fulfillment of your business to this growing market.

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The Costs of Unsafe Driving (+ How GPS Can Help)

RasTrac

Every year, there are millions (yes, millions) of vehicular accidents on American highways. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Association, an estimated 31,720 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes from January through September 2021; many of these crashes can be attributed to unsafe driving practices.

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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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HELPING HAMMOCK UNIVERSE GROW THEIR BUSINESS – AN OTTAWA LOGISTICS CASE STUDY

Ottawa Logistics

What happens when your success and growth as a company isn’t scaleable? One of the biggest bottlenecks to continued growth is fulfillment and logistics. Hammock Universe was faced with a daunting decision as their sales grew – do we invest in an extremely expensive in-house logistics and fulfillment department, or do we use a third party logistics company?

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Volumes plummet at Port of Shenzhen

Logistics Business Magazine

China’s zero-Covid policy is putting severe strain on supply chains across the country with factories and warehouses being frequently shut down for short periods and trucks sometimes being stopped from travelling. At Shenzhen, normally the country’s second busiest port, figures released by supply chain visibility expert FourKites reveal a trend of sharply declining volumes, not just in the last week as the city went into full lock-down, but over the last three weeks as authorities there have tak

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5 STEPS TO BOLSTER YOUR E-COMMERCE CUSTOMER RETENTION

Ottawa Logistics

Maintaining a competitive edge in an increasingly aggressive e-commerce industry is necessary for survival and sustained growth for your business. Through innovation and customer appreciation measures, your company can retain existing customers and expand your client base as new customers hear about your measures to reward loyal customers. Below are five things that you can do to bolster e-commerce customer retention. 1.

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Demand forecasting challenges – how to deal with fluctuating demand

EazyStock

It’s been over two years since the far-reaching effects of the Coronavirus pandemic on global supply chains started to take the world by surprise. Fluctuating demand and supply volatility have made accurate demand forecasting even more challenging for two reasons: Using last year’s sales data as a base for forecasts is a ‘no go’, as demand fluctuations due to the pandemic skew the data.

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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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Hyperloop and the logistics of the near future

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

You have probably witnessed this scene waiting in line at a supermarket: a cashier takes a big wad of bills and puts them in a plastic capsule. Curious, you have followed the fate of the bills with your eyes, which are already inside a tube. The cashier closes the opening and, without blinking, presses a red button. Before you know it, the capsule shoots up the tube and disappears from the scene.

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Crowdsourcing Deliveries: The next frontier for QSR Chains

Loginext

Crowdsourcing Deliveries: The next frontier for QSR Chains Third party delivery apps have been on a massive rise. Quick deliveries are here to stay and customer expectations have changed rapidly. One of the major food ordering and delivery companies in the US, DoorDash, alone delivers to more than 20 million end customers every month […].

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When Is a Freight Courier Claims Portal Great for Freight?

MercuryGate

In freight shipping, courier services provide a reliable solution for many cargo-related transport needs. Demand for shipping and freight courier services remains especially high with the exponential growth in e-commerce shipping since 2020. In this environment, the need for clear and concise claims management is essential. The post When Is a Freight Courier Claims Portal Great for Freight?

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4 Key Post and Parcel Takeaways from SPL

Loginext

4 Key Post and Parcel Takeaways from SPL Last Mile Delivery is one of the hottest segments in logistics currently. To share insights and initiate a detailed discussion, at LogiNext, we’ve launched the Final Mile Vodcast where we invite the stalwarts from the logistics and supply chain industry to interact with the award-winning host, […].

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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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Who exactly is being punished? Food industry crisis caused by general strike of transport drivers

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Spain is lagging behind EU countries in emergency measures to ease rising fuel prices. At the end of this month, the government will approve tax rebates or subsidies to ease the rise in gasoline and diesel. Spain is still waiting for the EU’s decision. With the prices of fuels (gasoline, diesel…) soaring in recent weeks, oil prices have experienced a historic milestone in recent days.

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Kite launches 100% translucent paper bags

Logistics Business Magazine

Kite Packaging has launched a range of 100% paper glassine bags. Clear bags have long reflected professional presentation when used as internal packaging , particularly in the fashion or textile industries. Traditionally, a high-clarity transparent bag would have to be made from plastic, though glassine paper can now offer a sustainable alternative thanks to its glossy, translucent finish.

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Kanban System

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

We live in a globalized world were technology plays an important role. Innovation is the key point for the companies who strive to gain more market’s participation. Adapting to the new consumer’s needs and trends increase the firms’ commitment to simplify their products and services also making them more affordable. Implementing sophisticated managing tools, charts, workflows which lead to a better understanding of the processes is determinant to achieve the companies’ goals no

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