Mon.May 23, 2022

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Why Implement a Yard Management System?

Talking Logistics

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published recently, “A Supply Chain Executive’s Guide to Yard Management Systems: How to Evaluate, Select, and Successfully Implement a YMS.” The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by Kaleris, serves as a guide for supply chain executives looking to evaluate, select, and successfully.

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Improved Supply Chain Visibility Requires an End-to-End Solutions

Logistics Viewpoints

Happag-Lloyd will track all their container shipments. There have been massive supply chain disruptions since the pandemic began. These disruptions have driven up prices and led to shortages of goods. Congestion at ports has certainly played a role in these disruptions. The world’s fleet consists of approximately 6,000 ships. These ships carried nearly 150 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers last year.

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Coast Counties Peterbilt Utilizes Ideanomics Charging Solutions in California

NGT News

Ideanomics, a company focused on accelerating the adoption of commercial electric vehicles (EV), has signed an agreement with Coast Counties Peterbilt to deploy and operate energy and charging solutions at Coast Counties’ truck dealerships in California. The agreement includes a power purchase agreement (PPA) and a charging-as-a-service component.

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The Cost of Shipping: What Customers Want | PLS Logistics Services

PLS Logistics

Business owners often overlook the process of moving products from point A to point B. However, inexpensive, and all customers demand timely delivery. If your business is not actively searching for the best transportation methods, you are falling behind the competition - especially competitors who can offer free shipping.

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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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Hyundai Chooses Georgia for First EV-Battery Manufacturing Plant in the U.S.

NGT News

Hyundai Motor Group has entered into an agreement with the State of Georgia to build its first dedicated full electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing facilities in the U.S. The official signing ceremony was held in Bryan County, attended by Georgia Gov. Brian P. Kemp and other Georgia officials as well as Jaehoon Chang, Hyundai […]. The post Hyundai Chooses Georgia for First EV-Battery Manufacturing Plant in the U.S. appeared first on NGT News.

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Advance Auto Parts Brings 12-Volt DieHard EV Battery to Stores

NGT News

Advance Auto Parts (AAP), an automotive aftermarket parts retailer, has introduced DieHard EV with xEV by Clarios, becoming an auto parts retailer to sell 12-volt batteries designed specifically for hybrid and electric vehicles. DieHard EV is available exclusively at Advance stores, participating Carquest stores and advanceautoparts.com. Advance also provides free battery testing and installation of […].

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Want to Put a Stop to Counterfeit Goods? Take a Picture

Supply Chain Brain

Can computer vision and machine learning finally bring an end to the scourge of counterfeit products?

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Intertek Increases EV, EVSE Services at Michigan Vehicle Testing Lab

NGT News

Intertek has expanded the services and capabilities at its Transportation Technologies lab in Plymouth, Mich., to meet the automotive industry’s increasing demand for safe and reliable testing of evolving electric vehicle (EV) and electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) technologies. Located near Detroit, Intertek Plymouth offers extensive EV battery and EVSE testing capabilities to assist automotive […].

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Elearning for Employees: Methods, Tools, and Benefits

Shippeo

According to Pew Research Center, 63% of employees quit because there were no opportunities for advancement. This is a huge percentage! And this doesn’t refer only to promotions and advancement in the career path, but also to the value the company provides employees with, in terms of training and development. While the importance of workplace […].

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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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Why is the Port-Centric Logistics Model becoming popular?

20Cube Logistics

Port-Centric Logistics (PCL) is a newly developed concept wherein the logistics and distribution services are located at the port. This is being seen as an alternative to inland logistic channels comprising distribution centres. The integration of the supply chain has resulted in more optimised systems. The ports are no more just the receiving points.

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3PL Central Rebrands as Extensiv, Launches Data-Driven Benchmark Tool for 3PLs

Food Logistics

This move will better align full-scale, connected and collaborative software capabilities to brands and 3PL providers.

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Warehouse Robotics and the Supply Chain: A Partnership for Success

Stord

Autonomous mobile robots can solve e-commerce problems and drive efficient warehouse and fulfillment operations

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Bulk Transportation: Liquid Freight

Trinity Logistics

If you’re a large-scale manufacturer, getting liquid freight transported in bulk is a non-negotiable complexity. Bulk transportation, especially liquid freight, has its challenges and may seem daunting. But, with the right information and provider, it doesn’t have to be. So, whether you’re new to bulk transportation for your liquid freight or a seasoned vet, this article breaks it all down so you can safely and efficiently have your liquid bulk product transported.

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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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Freightliner seeks to combat theft of CPC modules

Commercial Carrier Journal

Vehicles cannot operate without a CPC, which controls various engine and powertrain functions, and these modules routinely fetch several thousand dollars each on the open market.

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Ryder expands last-mile delivery network to Nashville and Boise

Fleet Owner

Expansion focuses on growing population centers as demand remains high for ecommerce fulfillment of big-and-bulky goods.

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DG Digest: PHMSA published handling and treatment guidance for end-of-life lithium batteries

LabelMaster

Here we are with the end of May beginning to approach already. The Memorial Day holiday will mark the unofficial beginning of the summer for many people. Be sure that you plan your holiday safely and be sure as well to take time to remember the reason the holiday exists, and the sacrifices so many. The post DG Digest: PHMSA published handling and treatment guidance for end-of-life lithium batteries appeared first on Labelmaster Blog.

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Designing a warehouse: definition, options, factors and goals.

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Last class, we were focused on how to design a warehouse. For this reason, I wanted to write a post compiling some elements that should be taken into account when designing one. When designing a warehouse, some questions may come to your mind: How should a warehouse or distribution center look like? What factors influence the warehouse layout plan? What goals should the warehouse design achieve?

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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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IFOY FINALIST FOCUS: e.scala by Stow Robotics

Logistics Business Magazine

The latest product in our series examining each of the IFOY Award nominated finalists ahead of the winners announcement on 30th June at BMW World is the e.scala goods-to-person system entered by Belgian intralogistics specialist stow robotics. IFOY category : Robot. e.scala is a highly standardised, robot-based goods-to-person system that replaces all the classic components of an automated storage system with a robot and thus enables a realisation time of just three months in addition to a signi

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Penske Truck Leasing Opens New, State-of-the-Art Facility in Cranbury, New Jersey

Penske Move Ahead

Penske Truck Leasing has recently opened a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Cranbury, New Jersey. Located at 2682 US 130 North, near exit 8 and 8A of the N.J. Turnpike and U.S. Route 1, it is the first-ever, ground-up build in its South Plainfield District. At this location, Penske offers consumer and commercial truck rental, full-service truck leasing and contract truck fleet maintenance.

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Hawaii & Guam Fuel Increase: 5/23/22

Odyssey Logistics

Valued Customers: The water carriers to Hawaii and Guam have announced an increase to the fuel surcharge. Effective Sunday, June 19, 2022, the surcharge to Hawaii will increase from 46% to 48.5%, and Guam will increase from 47% to 49.5%. Hawaiian Ocean Transport A Subsidiary of Odyssey Logistics & Technology. The post Hawaii & Guam Fuel Increase: 5/23/22 appeared first on Odyssey Logistics & Technology.

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Beyond the Data with William Sandoval

The Logistics of Logistics

Beyond the Data with William Sandoval. William Sandoval and Joe Lynch discuss beyond the data. William is the Senior Vice President of Product Management and Strategy at PowerFleet Inc. , a wireless IoT company that provides solutions to the industrial, logistics and vehicle markets. About William Sandoval. William Sandoval serves as senior vice president of product management & strategy for PowerFleet , leading PowerFleet’s product management, program management, and product marketing teams

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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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How ERP can improve your manufacturing process

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Manufacturers are heavily reliant on an effective workflow process to meet the requirements for ever changing customer needs, sustaining productivity levels and to thrive through continuous supply chain disruptions. Organizations are incessantly looking for various ways to enhance efficiency and streamline operations. Industries need to make efforts to improve lead times and quality, boost productivity and better inventory management, however these tasks require real-time, accurate data and coor

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Guide to Parcel Audits for Small & Mid-Size Businesses

TransAudit

As a business owner, you must keep costs as low as possible and find savings where they exist. However, if you’re assuming your customers are receiving their packages on the day you’ve paid for them, you may be leaving money on the table. Fortunately, a parcel audit can help. At Trans Audit, we offer robust post-bill parcel carrier audits to help recover thousands of dollars in erroneous or overpayments.