Wed.Feb 15, 2023

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Cross-Border Considerations for Perishable Goods

Food Logistics

To take full advantage of the benefits associated with importing fresh food and other perishable goods without the difficulty of managing cross-border logistics, companies often turn to 3PLs.

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The Ongoing Convergence of Logistics and Commerce

Talking Logistics

The traditional lines between software vendors and 3PLs, and between the front-end of e-commerce and the back-end, are all starting to blur and dissolve. I wrote that back in August 2016 in “The Convergence Of Logistics And Commerce (And Social Networking Too).” The post was in response to news at the time that Symphony Commerce. Read more The post The Ongoing Convergence of Logistics and Commerce appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Labor Analytics Created to Help With Continued Labor Shortage

Food Logistics

Extensiv launched Labor Analytics, a business intelligence tool built within Extensiv 3PL Warehouse Manager to help 3PL providers use real time data and historical trends to provide actionable insights on individual and team performance.

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2023 Supply Chain Priorities, Perceptions, and Initiatives – Preliminary Results

Logistics Viewpoints

There are numerous indications that supply chain is more critical than ever. Results from The Conference Board’s C-SUITE OUTLOOK survey showed supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and rising inflation to be 3 of the 5 high impact external factors on the minds of CEOs. In addition, the Board asked executives what steps they were taking in response to the war in Ukraine.

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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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Kenworth commemorates 100th anniversary with limited-edition W900

Overdrive Online

Throughout the year, Kenworth will celebrate its 100th birthday, which was officially on January 22 earlier in the year. Only 900 of the special-edition W900 will be built, though there's plenty more on offer for KW enthusiasts.

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FMCSA rolls out proposed changes to SMS, focusing on reducing and preventing crashes

Logistics Management

The United States Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rolled out proposed changes to its Safety Measurement System (SMS) focused on reducing and preventing crashes.

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Digital Twins in the Warehouse: Five Real-World Use Cases

Supply Chain Brain

The digital twin of a warehouse — a real-time, 3D virtual representation of an actual facility down to the space, people, equipment and inventory — lets operators monitor activity, respond instantly to disruption and model future scenarios to improve performance.

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January retail sales data is solid to kick off 2023

Logistics Management

Commerce reported that January retail sales—at $697.0 billion—were up 3% compared to January and up 6.4% annually. NRF reported that its calculation of retail sales, which excludes automobile dealers, gasoline stations, and restaurants to focus on core retail, saw January increase 1.5% compared to December and a 4.8% increase on an unadjusted basis annually.

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Hiring and Retention Top Challenges in Trucking Heading into 2023

Food Logistics

36% of respondents felt that improving hiring programs is the preferred approach, 18% felt improving company culture would help, while 11% opted for improving pay and incentives.

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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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Cargo Trucking Firm Adding More Class 8 CNG Trucks to Fleet

NGT News

Trayecto, the largest cargo trucking company in Mexico, has ordered additional KenMex compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks with Hexagon Agility’s ProCab 175 diesel gallon equivalent (DGE) and ProRail 30 DGE fuel systems. Prior to this order, Trayecto had been operating over 300 CNG tractors in its fleet of 4,000 trucks throughout Latin America. Trayecto was […] The post Cargo Trucking Firm Adding More Class 8 CNG Trucks to Fleet appeared first on NGT News.

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Descartes announces acquisition of Minneapolis-based GroundCloud

Logistics Management

Waterloo, Ontario-based Descartes, a provider of logistics based on-demand, software-as-a-service offerings, is expanding its final-mile services portfolio, announcing this week it has acquired Minneapolis-based GroundCloud, a cloud-based provider of final-mile carrier solutions and road safety compliance tools. The purchase price was $138 million, according to Descartes.

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Updated Natural Gas Vehicle Codes and Standards List Now Available

NGT News

NGVAmerica says it has updated its master list of compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) codes and standards for natural gas vehicles. The list is available to NGVAmerica members via the association’s portal. The list includes the document designation, description, country accreditation and status for every CNG and LNG vehicle standard maintained […] The post Updated Natural Gas Vehicle Codes and Standards List Now Available appeared first on NGT News.

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Kenworth marks 100 years with new truck trim

Commercial Carrier Journal

A special edition T680 and a limited edition W900 will highlight Kenworth's centennial celebration.

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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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How Manufacturers Can Realize the Full Value of Industry 4.0 Technology

Supply Chain Brain

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, or Industry 4.0, is rapidly impacting how global manufacturers operate.

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Portlogics Makes International Shipping Easier

MTS Logistics

South Korean tech company Portlogics is looking to change the way you track your cargo. In South Korea, it’s common for most merchants to track their international shipments via email until their cargo safely reaches its destination. This system currently covers every step of the process, from administrative tasks on the front end to customs on the back end of every shipment.

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U.S. on Track to Add $19 Trillion in New Debt Over 10 Years

Supply Chain Brain

The United States is on track to add nearly $19 trillion to its national debt over the next decade.

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Container shipping’s ‘Big Unwind’

ShipLilly

Spot rates near pre-COVID levels There is an ongoing big unwind in shipping, so much so that spot rates are getting near to what they were before Covid-19 struck. Already the West Coast has returned to its pre-pandemic norms, and the East Coast is going the same way. When 2022 was beginning, everyone wondered whether the upward trend in spot rates would continue or if it would start unwinding.

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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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Q1 2023 Shipper Rate Report In Partnership with FreightWaves

Blue Grace Logistics

Q1 2023 Shipper Rate Report Q1 2023 Shipper Rate Report The Shipper Rate Report —presented in partnership with U.S. Bank and BlueGrace Logistics—is a quarterly publication using freight payment data from U.S. Bank in conjunction with FreightWaves SONAR data sets to create the most in-depth rate and demand outlook for shippers. The insights within this paper are curated by the market experts at FreightWaves and backed by the proprietary data and analytics housed in FreightWaves’ SONAR platform.

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Thought Leadership Updates with Brian Petrie

Now, That's Logistics

Stay tuned if you’re moving your goods across the country or borders by land. I’m checking out the latest developments, trends, and opinions, and I’ll share my thought leadership right here – about every month. Feel free to interact and leave a comment or reach out to me directly. Bookmark this page and come back often. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs Brian Petrie, Senior Vice President of Land for DB Schenker, USA Q1 Updates World Bank gran

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Mecalux to Automate Manitou DC

Logistics Business Magazine

Manitou Group, supplier of handling, aerial work platform and earth moving equipment, has opened a new automated warehouse at its spare parts centre in Ancenis, France. The innovative solution consists of the Shuttle System from Mecalux. Manitou Group, headquartered in Ancenis, has showcased its new automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS). Mecalux has outfitted the French group’s logistics centre with the Shuttle System.

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Penske Offers New Rental Vehicles with Shelves

Penske Move Ahead

Penske enhanced two light-duty vehicle types ideal for final-mile delivery companies, its 16-foot box trucks and high-roof cargo vans now offer adjustable interior shelves and a curbside door for ease of delivery and access. Through offering these alternative commercial rental vehicle options, it improves Penske’s fleet selection for package delivery and organizing cargo in the healthcare, office supplies, and food and beverage industries, or any other business with light-duty needs.

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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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Alternative Fuelling for Diesel Forklifts

Logistics Business Magazine

Hyster has introduced new, alternative engine fuelling options which enables its big trucks and A Series IC forklifts to use HVO 100 (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) according to the EN15940 standard. In addition, the H2.0-3.5A A Series lift trucks can use GTL (Gas to Liquid) and BtL (Biomass to Liquid) fuels. These alternatives to diesel may help reduce CO2 emissions by up to 90%, supporting businesses in lowering their carbon footprint.

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How a Drug Company Made $114 Billion by Gaming the U.S. Patent System

Supply Chain Brain

Through its savvy but legal exploitation of the U.S. patent system, Humira’s manufacturer, AbbVie, was able to block competitors from entering the market.

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Sevensense Robotics Present at ProMAT

Logistics Business Magazine

Automation has the potential to exponentially increase efficiency, profitability, and safety in the logistics and manufacturing sectors, as will be seen at ProMAT Chicago. So far, the lack of a robust, yet flexible navigation technology has limited the scope and scale of automation in material handling operations. Furthermore, the AMR manufacturing sector is extremely competitive.

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Alaska Service Announcement: SB Voyage 23022 Delayed Tacoma Arrival

Odyssey Logistics

Dear Valued Customers, Please review the latest alert from Matson: As we continue to get back on schedule safely, Midnight Sun SB Voyage 23022 is scheduled to arrive in Tacoma early Thursday morning, February 16. NB Voyage 23025 is expected to depart for Anchorage midday on Thursday. Please see our adjusted gate hours below. Tacoma. Continue Reading The post Alaska Service Announcement: SB Voyage 23022 Delayed Tacoma Arrival appeared first on Odyssey Logistics & Technology.

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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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3PL Fulfillment Technology Solutions for Ecommerce Businesses on the Rise

Ship Monk

Supply chains are becoming more intricate, ecommerce orders are on the rise, and speedy shipping has never been more important. In addition to optimized warehouses, skilled employees, and incorporation of the right integrations , today automation is a huge part of how 3PLs serve brands to the best of their ability. But what kind of automation ? And how does it help fulfillment logistics?

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What is vertical integration and why is it a growing trend amongst manufacturers?

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Supply chain issues brought on by the pandemic have been particularly challenging for any industry and sector. To overcome these challenges, many manufacturers are bringing their operations closer to home and more literally, under one roof. This is called vertical integration, and it occurs when the supply chain of a company is owned and operated by that company, allowing it to directly control the stages in its production cycle as opposed to outsourcing them to external contractors or third-par

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How to Reduce Supply Chain Costs

Logistics Business Magazine

No matter where we turn, supply chain costs are going up. From supermarkets to fuel stations, to our personal and business energy bills, no one has been unaffected from this steady, and sometimes devastating, increase in prices. According to a report by Accenture, the supply chain is particularly struggling; in the aftermath of the pandemic, the war in Ukraine is only exacerbating a shortage of raw materials, a breakdown in logistics, energy and inflation, and a shortage of talent.