Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 17, 2022

Coupa’s Spend Under Management Tops $3 Trillion. When companies consider implementing enterprise software, standard operating procedure would be to look at a public company’s financials before deciding to implement the solution. If the software company is private, the prospective customer often asks for the right to view their financials. A prospective customer wants to know that the software company they will work with and rely on will still be in business down the road.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2022

The Emerge Story with Andrew Leto. Joe Lynch and Andrew Leto discuss Andrews’s entrepreneurial journey and the Emerge story. Joe and Andrew also discuss Andrew’s earlier business ventures, Globaltranz and 10-4 Systems. About Andrew Leto. Andrew Leto , is the Founder and CEO of Emerge , which is a digital freight marketplace. Andrew has been in the logistics industry since 2003 when he founded GlobalTranz after serving five honorable years in the U.S.

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Food Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2022

Many shippers are turning to less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping methods as a creative and flexible solution that provides retailers and supply chain operators with an efficient avenue to get their products into the hands of their customers on time.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 17, 2022

As for the supply chain and logistics hurdles, there are, or remain, more than a few, in the form of—and in no particular order—the following: port congestion and related container backlogs; the ongoing need for more truck drivers to up over-the-road motor carrier capacity; inflation; and the labor outlook i.e. the need for more workers in order to increase throughput and production, among many others, too.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 17, 2022

New rules requiring truckers to show proof of vaccination when crossing the Canada-U.S. border are cutting into shipping capacity and boosting the cost of hauling everything from broccoli to tomatoes.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2022

Location, location, location. Geography is an important factor when deciding on where to store your products, and a question businesses must answer when they are trying to expand their reach. Companies have historically grown by keeping a large headquarter location and adding smaller, strategically placed locations throughout the areas they operate.

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PLS Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2022

Less than truckload (LTL) freight means transporting products or goods that do not require a full truckload. These freight loads are smaller and result in multiple shipments on one truck. These shipments usually range from 150 pounds – 10,000 pounds.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2022

The number one concern when it comes to handling hazardous materials is safety. Hazmat fulfillment differs from the fulfillment of other items because of the additional safety requirements for storage, handling, and transportation. Ensuring that warehouse workers, drivers, and recipients follow the proper guidelines when handling these products is important.

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NGT News

JANUARY 17, 2022

BYD Co. Ltd. is partnering with Nuro to begin producing the company’s third-generation electric autonomous delivery vehicle. The announcement follows Nuro’s $600 million Series D funding round, which closed in Q4 2021 and was led by Tiger Global Management with participation from other investors. “BYD will leverage the manufacturing capacity of our Lancaster plant by […].

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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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IoT World Today

JANUARY 17, 2022

Deeyook’s tracking solution can determine indoor and outdoor locations of everything from items to assets to employees and the ultra-precise technology can pinpoint an IoT sensor’s location down to 4-inch accuracy by tracking frequencies of nearby wireless access points. There are 1.7 billion of these installed worldwide, which Deeyook says serve as a “ubiquitous” backbone for IoT tracking purposes.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2022

As I reflect on 2021, I’m humbled by how far we have come. None of us imagined that we would still be in the throes of a pandemic. Yet we continue to power through the most difficult times. If COVID has given us anything, it’s a new understanding of health and safety, and a deeper appreciation for human connection. Our people are the most important asset.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 17, 2022

During this podcast, podcast, Jeff Berman, Group News Editor for Logistics Management and the Peerless Media Supply Chain Group, interviews Ann Reinke, President and CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA).

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2022

Small parcel rate increases for 2022 are in effect, with a few more increases and surcharges to take place before the end of the month. Although annual price changes are not a new concept, the ongoing pandemic has driven up costs from shipping service providers. Small parcel products have experienced increases from USPS, UPS, and FedEx. This article breaks down the new costs for small parcel products and the impact on shippers moving forward.

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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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Women in Trucking

JANUARY 17, 2022

If your doctor asked you if you would like to try out a medicine to lower your risk of dying from heart disease by over 30% and at the same time lower your risk of dying from ANY cause by 25%? What if this medicine also lowered your risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure and any other cardiovascular disease? How about if the bonus was there were absolutely no side effects from this medicine except that you would feel lots of energy, improve your sleep and mental clarity, reduce stress level

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2022

Following previous reporting that Chinese ports in certain regions of the country are facing Covid-related lockdowns, the problem may be getting worse. The Covid situation has intensified throughout the entirety of China. Now, locally-transmitted Covid cases in the country have been detected, threatening further delays and closures in key cities. The Port of Shanghai is just the latest example affected by the outbreak of the Covid Omicron variant.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 17, 2022

Jimmy Dixon, principal with Oliver Wight Americas, says top executives are shifting from short-term survival considerations to longer-term strategizing, and in the process are creating stronger organizations for the future.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2022

Kite Packaging has released returnable mailing bags , now available in an economical polythene material with 30% recycled content. The lightweight and compact construction conserves vehicle space, enabling more packages to be transported per truck, hence minimising the overall carbon footprint. Returnable postal packaging appeals to the growing demand for quick and easy returns processes when shopping online.

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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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EazyStock

JANUARY 17, 2022

The past few years have seen unprecedented supply chain challenges largely stemming from COVID-19 disruptions. As 2022 takes hold, many of the same challenges are present. Consequently, companies are becoming more focused on anticipating, reacting to, and planning for the unexpected through their supply chain strategies. In 2022, key supply chain management trends all lean towards building supply chain resilience.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2022

Smurfit Kappa UK has launched its new eCommerce focussed Experience Centre, based at the heart of the UK’s logistics “Golden Triangle” in Northampton. The third Smurfit Kappa Experience Centre to open across the UK, this new flagship centre will incorporate all of the technology, skills and knowledge that Smurfit Kappa’s Mold and Yate Experience Centres boast, but with the additional facility of its very own ISTA Certified Lab.

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Trux

JANUARY 17, 2022

If you’ve been on the fence about adding digital technology to notch up the way you run your construction business and construction projects, this is the year to hop off and choose a side.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2022

Evans Distribution Systems’ Chief Marketing Officer, Leslie Ajlouny, closed her term as Chairwoman of the International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) during the Convention & Expo in November 2021. IWLA is a trade association that represents warehouse-based third-party logistics providers in North America. The group offers members education, resources, business services, advocacy, and networking opportunities designed to advance the industry.

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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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Locus

JANUARY 17, 2022

With a majority of the population working from home, there is little to no time for household tasks like fixing a hole in the roof or light fitting. This created a new business opportunity for home service businesses during this Covid-19 pandemic. As the omicron variant of coronavirus takes over in 2022, home service businesses have a chance to widen their customer base.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2022

As I reflect on 2021, I’m humbled by how far we have come. None of us imagined that we would still be in the throes of a pandemic. Yet we continue to power through the most difficult times. If COVID has given us anything, it’s a new understanding of health and safety, and a deeper appreciation for human connection. Our people are the most important asset.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2022

Xpediator , a leading provider of freight management services across the UK and Central and Eastern Europe, has announced that its subsidiary, Delamode International Logistics Limited, has signed a 10-year lease for a new, purpose-built 180,000 sq ft (35,000 pallet spaces) storage, fulfilment and distribution warehouse in Roosendaal, Netherlands. Occupation of the site will commence from March 2023, once construction which will include a significant solar element, has been completed.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2022

Small parcel rate increases for 2022 have taken effect, with a few more increases and surcharges to take place before the end of the month. Although annual price changes are not a new concept, the ongoing pandemic has driven up costs from shipping service providers. Small parcel products have experienced increases from USPS, UPS, and FedEx. This article breaks down the new costs for small parcel products and the impact on shippers moving forward.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2022

Tiger Trailers has promoted Ed Booth from Finance Director to Managing Director of the Tiger Trailers group of businesses, with immediate effect. The articulated trailer manufacturer, founded in 2014, says experienced an extremely successful year during 2021, growing significantly in line with the firm’s targets. Booth joined Tiger Trailers in June 2021 as Finance Director and quickly made a positive impact on improving the company’s financial and business processes.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 17, 2022

When it comes to educated speculation about the future of supply chains, I can think of nobody better to talk to than Sheri Hinish. After all, aside from holding the position of Global Executive Partner at IBM, Sheri has earned her eponymous title of Supply Chain Queen via widespread acclaim and has amassed a string of professional accolades. They include the “People’s Choice 2020 Global Woman in Supply Chain Leader” and Supply & Demand Chain Executive “Pro to Know

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2022

Leuze has produced a complete safety solution for access guarding on pallet magazines. Manufacturers and operators of machines and systems must comply with legal regulations. Applicable to manufacturers are, among other things, the Product Safety Act – for operating companies, the Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health. Standards play another important role.

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