Fri.Sep 09, 2022

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Four Essential Supply Chain Management Tools

CLX Logistics

Every day, global supply chains increase in size and complexity as customer demands endlessly rise. To meet these demands, shippers need the right supply chain management tools with the flexibility to grow and scale as needed. The right supply chain management tools help not only to enable shippers to provide better customer service and on-time deliveries but also to remain competitive with everyone else in the market.

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The Haul Story with Tim Henry

The Logistics of Logistics

Tim Henry and Joe Lynch discuss the Haul story. Tim is the Co-founder and CEO of Haul , a digital platform that connects certified and vetted commercial truck drivers with trucking companies looking for qualified drivers. About Tim Henry. Tim Henry is the CEO and Co-founder of Haul, a Bay Area and Denver based digital platform that connects certified and vetted commercial truck drivers with trucking companies to operate their trucks on assignments of various lengths.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

Fall is here, hear the yell, back to school, ring the bell. These are the opening lines from one of my favorite songs, especially this time of year. And while it is not officially fall yet, summer vacation is over, and my kids are back to school and starting fall sports. That means a quiet house during the week and weekends spent on the athletic fields.

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Podcast | Five Steps to Building a Resilient Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

So you’ve locked in your supply chain plan and network design? Good luck with that. In today’s global supply chains, unpredictability has become — well, predictable.

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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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Not enough trucks to mitigate effects of rail strike

Commercial Carrier Journal

The trucking industry is freight rail’s largest customer and delivers the last mile of virtually every product transported by rail.

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U.S. Xpress absorbing Variant in company realignment plan

Commercial Carrier Journal

U.S. Xpress is rolling its once-lauded Variant subsidiary into its larger over-the-road operations segment as the fleet admits defeat on a tech-driven experiment that dropped utilization rates and sent turnover soaring.

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ATRI seeks input on trucking’s top concerns

Fleet Owner

Research organization’s 2022 Top Industry Issues Survey is open through Oct. 7, with results to be revealed at ATA’s upcoming Management Conference in San Diego.

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Inflation Reduction Act likely to influence the trucking industry

Commercial Carrier Journal

Freight transportation moves 70% of goods to market in the U.S., and the IRA places $40,000 in tax credits in front of the buyers of medium- and heavy-duty zero-emissions vehicles.

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Uber Utilizes Nuro EVs for Autonomous Food Deliveries in California and Texas

NGT News

Uber Technologies Inc. and Nuro, an autonomous vehicle company, have signed a multi-year partnership to use Nuro’s autonomous, electric vehicles (EV) for food deliveries in the United States. Uber Eats consumers will be able to order meals and goods delivered by Nuro’s zero-occupant autonomous delivery vehicles, which run on public roads and are built specifically […].

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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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Supply Chain Problems Are Getting Worse, Not Better, for U.S. Food Retailers

Supply Chain Brain

A survey from the Food Industry Association found that 70% of retailers said supply chain disruptions are negatively impacting their business, up from 42% the year before.

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Stolen truck, freight scam lead big re-evaluation for small fleet

Overdrive Online

Hear CAP Trucking's success story, hauling from a home base in Florida, in this edition of Overdrive Radio -- in owner Chris Porricelli's own words. His is the voice of a man in clear control of his business after overcoming dramatic setbacks.

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Watch: Welcome to the Supply Chain Metaverse

Supply Chain Brain

Virtual reality, and its supersized version, the metaverse, are beginning to play a vital role in retailing. Rian Beckham, director of communications with Kingsgate Logistics, explains how.

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Best Fleets to Drive For opens up nominations for 2023 honors

Fleet Owner

Now in its 15th year, the contest recognizes U.S. and Canadian companies that provide a top culture and environment for truck drivers. Twenty fleets will be honored during TCA’s 2023 convention in March.

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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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Study: Heat stress to Threaten Over 70% of Global Agriculture by 2045

Supply Chain Brain

Almost three quarters of the world’s current food production will face extreme risks from heat stress by 2045, according to a report by risk intelligence company Verisk Maplecroft.

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Werner plans to buy 500 Cummins X15H hydrogen engines

Fleet Owner

Werner will integrate Cummins' hydrogen internal combustion engines and natural gas engines into its fleet in an effort to reduce its carbon footprint 55% by 2035.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 9, 2022)

Talking Logistics

Tomorrow at this time, if all goes well, I will have been cycling for 3+ hours and nearing the 50-mile mark. I will have another 3+ hours and 50 miles to go. Tomorrow is the JDRF Ride at Saratoga Springs, NY. I’m on my way there this morning to meet up with my Logistics Leaders. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 9, 2022).

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XPO names new CFO for spinoff RXO

Fleet Owner

Transformative and profitable year continues for Connecticut-based XPO as Jamie Harris joins as CFO of the North American transportation division and will lead RXO’s finance operations when the spinoff is complete.

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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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Ukrainian Sailors Now Exempt from Wartime Restrictions

MTS Logistics

In a new decision coming out of Kyiv this week, Ukrainian men will be allowed to leave the country, despite wartime restrictions, with an aim of increasing its grain exports. Previously, all able-bodied men between the ages of 18 and 60 were not allowed to leave the country. The Decision. As discussed on More Than Shipping back in July, the United Nations brokered a safe passage corridor with the help of the Turkish government to resume the export of grain.

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Logistics Management/BlueGrace Research Brief – Managing Realities LTL Shipping Environment

Blue Grace Logistics

Whitepaper Download. Managing the Realities of the “New Normal” LTL Shipping Environment. Thank you for requesting this whitepaper. Don’t forget to click the Download button on the top right of the window below to save the PDF for your files. Interested in talking to a BlueGrace logistics expert? Click here to contact us today.

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Mullen resigns from TuSimple amid investor lawsuit

Fleet Owner

Jim Mullen previously served as acting head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and took on the job of TuSimple’s chief legal officer in September 2020.

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Verdion completes iPort speculative phase

Logistics Business Magazine

Pan-European logistics real estate specialist Verdion has completed a further facility at iPort, the multimodal logistics hub just outside Doncaster, bringing new Grade A space to the undersupplied Yorkshire market. iP10 offers 259,266 sq ft of high-quality distribution space in a steel portal framed warehouse unit with double-storey offices, HGV and car parking and a secure 53-metre-deep yard.

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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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September Team Member Spotlight: Nate Reed

Envase Technologies

Get to know this month’s Envase Team Member Spotlight: Nate Reed, Account Manager for Profit Tools at Envase Technologies. Don’t forget to check out our previous team member spotlight to learn more about the interesting people who make up the Envase team! How long have you worked at Envase? What is your job & favorite part of it? PT since May 2013!

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AR Racking extends manufacturer’s warehouse

Logistics Business Magazine

PFERD-Rüggeberg S.A., leading brand in grinding tool solutions for treating surfaces and cutting materials, has extended its logistics warehouse in Júndiz (Álava, Spain) entrusting in the industrial storage specialist AR Racking for the advice, design and installation of the warehouse extension. PFERD’s ongoing commitment to quality and improvement processes have led to the recent extension of one of its eight production centres worldwide.

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3PL Warehousing and System Integrations

Camelot 3PL Software

Third Party Logistics (3PL) warehousing has changed a lot in the last 35 years since we (Camelot 3PL Software) first started offering warehousing software to customers in the U.S. and Canada. In the “good ol’ days” warehouse clients would simply call or fax information about their order or an inbound shipment to the warehouse. Most of that information was recorded on paper or if you were really sophisticated, a spreadsheet.

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Zara Billionaire Ortega Bets on Logistics With Philadelphia Investment

Supply Chain Brain

Amancio Ortega, the billionaire founder of the Zara apparel chain, acquired a one million square feet logistics center in Philadelphia, as he continues to expand into new types of investments.

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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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Mercedes-Benz Vans, Rivian Collaborate on Electric Van Production

NGT News

Mercedes?Benz Vans, full range provider of electric private and commercial vans, and electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian, have signed a memorandum of understanding to partner on the production of electric vans. The companies intend to establish a new joint venture manufacturing company with the purpose of investing in, and operating, a factory in Europe to produce […].

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Strike Action Cancelled After the Queen's Death

Supply Chain Brain

Some of the U.K.'s biggest strikes have been called off after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, and the U.K. Rail Delivery Group said train timetables would be normal now that strikes were not going ahead.

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Quest for Quality Honor Given to Penske Logistics by Logistics Management Magazine

Penske Move Ahead

Penske Logistics has been recognized as a Quest for Quality Award recipient by Logistics Management magazine. The third-party logistics provider was honored in the transportation management category, leading award winners in the transportation distribution section, while posting above average scores in these areas: Carrier selection/negotiation; order fulfillment; inventory management; and logistics information systems.