Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 18, 2023

Supply chain issues have ceased to be a subject discussed solely among industry experts, writes James Newman, EMEA Director at GreyOrange. It is now a common concern voiced by businesses and consumers across the world and boasts a regular spot in the news headlines. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, 91% of consumers reported to taking the supply chain into consideration when making a purchase, an increase from just 45% before 2020, according to an Oracle survey.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2023

Ben Emmrich and Joe Lynch discuss the Tusk Logistcis story. Ben is the Co-founder and CEO of Tusk, a small parcel shipping network driving value through lower prices, faster deliveries, and great service. About Ben Emmrich Ben Emmrich is the Co-founder and CEO of Tusk. Ben has spent his career at the overlap of small parcel shipping and ecommerce and led operations and strategic partnerships at Google Shopping and Shippo before building Tusk.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2023

We all know the saying: the more things change, the more they stay the same. Every December for the past four years, we have asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are all supply chain and logistics professionals from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies — “What is the likelihood of the. Read more. The post Supply Chain And Logistics: What Will Stay The Same In 2023?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2023

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to speak with Chad Collins, CEO of Körber Supply Chain Software. Chad and I discussed the widespread labor constraints impacting warehouse operations across North America and Europe. I told Chad that I believe warehouse labor constraints will continue for extended time, and that warehouses must actively manage with this in mind.

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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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Commercial Carrier Journal

JANUARY 18, 2023

The price of lumber is down by roughly two-thirds over the last year, not far from its five-year average. Brent crude too, has fallen by roughly one-third since last summer along with shipping costs. Why? The supply chain adapts and overcomes.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 18, 2023

Warehouses play a critical role throughout the channel. Following are five strategies to accelerate the initial return on warehouse investment, and augment the ongoing ROI of these increasingly crucial spaces.

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NGT News

JANUARY 18, 2023

EV Connect, a provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging management solutions, and Skycharger have launched a Fleet-as-a-Service (FaaS) program to provide fleet operators with new financing and service options for EV charging infrastructure. In response to a call for zero-emissions goals by the Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance and NAFA Fleet Management Association, the FaaS program […] The post EV Connect, Skycharger Offer New FaaS Program for Fleet Operators appeared first on NGT News.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 18, 2023

Earlier this month, four key U.S. government agencies issued the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization, a landmark interagency framework of strategies and actions to remove all emissions from the transportation sector by 2050, which provides a “whole-of-government approach” to address the climate crisis and also meet the White House’s goal of having a 100% clean electrical grid by 2035 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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Overdrive Online

JANUARY 18, 2023

The group maintains that the law should be preempted by federal law and that AB 5 violates the Dormant Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution. A court hearing on AB 5 is scheduled for May 1.

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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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NGT News

JANUARY 18, 2023

Volta Inc. has executed a definitive merger agreement under which Shell USA Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc, will acquire Volta in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $169 million. The transaction brings Volta’s powerful dual charging and media network to Shell’s established brand and seeks to unlock long-term growth opportunities in electric vehicle (EV) […].

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Overdrive Online

JANUARY 18, 2023

In this video, catch scenes from a run with owner-operator John McCormick in his Pride & Polish champ '21 "Bandit" Kenworth, extending well into the night and showcasing the wealth of lighting he's added to the rig, among a myriad of other custom touches.

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NGT News

JANUARY 18, 2023

The Amperage Group has launched Amperage Capital to enable electric vehicle (EV) charging in apartment communities. Amperage Capital pays for construction costs to get power to parking spaces and the costs of charging equipment for assigned EV charging in apartment communities. “In order for electric vehicles to be widely adopted, there needs to be a […].

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West Coast and California Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2023

Weber Logistics has promoted Gary Kendle from Sr. Director of Transportation to VP of Transportation. Gary succeeds Jerry Critchfield, who is retiring after decades of leadership in Weber Logistics’ Transportation division.

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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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NGT News

JANUARY 18, 2023

Frito-Lay says it is wrapping up a major initiative at its Modesto, Calif., facility focused on implementing alternative fuel vehicles, electric vehicle charging stations, renewable energy generation and energy storage equipment. The Modesto site is one of the largest Frito-Lay manufacturing facilities in the U.S., at 500,000 square feet, sitting on 80 acres and employing […] The post Natural Gas Vehicles, EVs Highlight Frito-Lay Facility Upgrades appeared first on NGT News.

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Food Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2023

Digital automation will accelerate through 2023, creating opportunities for supply chain leaders to build a tech stack that cuts costs, increases visibility and improves the customer experience.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 18, 2023

Commerce reported that December retail sales—at $677.1 billion—fell 1.1% compared to November, while posting a 6.0% annual gain, and NRF reported that December retail sales were off 0.6% on seasonally-adjusted basis compared to November and were up 5% on an unadjusted basis annually.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 18, 2023

Sector reacts to post-pandemic shift in digital spending and gloomy economic outlook for 2023.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 18, 2023

A pilot project for highly automated lorry and electric container logistics is being launched at the HHLA TK Estonia terminal in Tallinn in partnership with HHLA International. HHLA Next, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG’s innovation unit, is investing in Munich-based start-up FERNRIDE. The goal of the project is to develop solutions for the gradual automation of trucks within live operations.

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Loginext

JANUARY 18, 2023

This article highlights the importance of last-mile software solution in the logistics industry. It highlights how it can improve efficiency and productivity of the supply chain. The post Why is last-mile software the need for the hour in the logistics industry? appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 18, 2023

Today at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Smart Freight Centre and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) released a new guidance, titled “End-to-End GHG Reporting of Logistics Operations”, to advance the quantification and sharing of logistics emissions and support the logistics industry on their journey to net-zero emissions.

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NGT News

JANUARY 18, 2023

Nikola Corp. has developed an innovative, heavy-duty, 700 bar (10,000 psi) hydrogen mobile fueler capable of direct fueling hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV). Nikola’s mobile fueler program includes its own mobile fuelers as well as a number of third-party mobile fuelers, which will provide Nikola’s customers with a variety of flexible fueling options. “Nikola […] The post Nikola Develops Heavy-Duty Mobile Fueler for Hydrogen FCEVs appeared first on NGT News.

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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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Women in Trucking

JANUARY 18, 2023

What is the leadership transition all about? Jennifer Hedrick, CAE, has been hired recently as the incoming President and Chief Executive Officer of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT). In this role, Jennifer will be responsible for planning and executing the strategic goals of the organization as advised by the association’s board of directors.

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Kanban Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic, and the resulting eCommerce boom, showed many B2C companies that they need help with timely order fulfillment. Whether due to an inability to handle high order volumes or simply inexperience in the B2C marketplace, these companies have turned to a third-party logistics (3PL) provider to handle pick and pack fulfillment operations.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 18, 2023

Tangier Port / Tanger Med Port complex handled 107,822,662 tons in 2022, an increase of 6% compared to 2021, thus maintaining its ranking as the busiest port in the Mediterranean. This traffic is expected to represent about 54% of the total port tonnage handled in the Kingdom of Morocco. Container Traffic on the rise. Excellent productivity levels were achieved over the past year and the record bar of 700,000 TEUs handled per month was surpassed.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 18, 2023

Broader industry measures show leasing has slipped and vacancy rates rose at the end of 2022, but the declines are coming from record levels.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

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WorkWave

JANUARY 18, 2023

Time To Read: 3 minutes. Winners of the Beyond Service Awards were recognized for exceptional growth and teamwork. HOLMDEL , NJ – January 17, 2023 – WorkWave, a leading provider of SaaS software solutions that support every stage of a service business’s life cycle, concluded its annual Beyond Service User Conference after four days of nonstop networking, training, information sessions and exciting activities.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 18, 2023

The movements suggest that, despite the impending collapse in Russian cargo deliveries to the EU, the U.S. may have an even more acute supply situation.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 18, 2023

Time To Read: 3 minutes. The relationship between your field service company and your customers is crucial, and it’s a relationship that’s defined by communication. The way you communicate — or don’t communicate — with your customers is a direct factor in their overall satisfaction and whether they choose to continue using your services or take their business elsewhere.

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