Thu.Sep 01, 2022

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Without a Minute to Spare: Time-Sensitive Deliveries Just Got Faster

Supply Chain Brain

Challenge: An international building solutions provider needed a better way to deliver concrete to building sites. Avoiding delays and interruptions was essential as concrete is highly perishable with a shelf life of just 90 minutes.

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What Does It Mean to Have a Sense of Urgency?

Trinity Logistics

“Sense of urgency” is a term that is thrown around a lot in the business world today. And for good reason – the world around us is constantly changing, and we need to react right now! Trinity has made a sense of urgency a priority, and from what I’ve learned, most companies probably should. In A Sense of Urgency, by John P. Kotter, the author very clearly defines the 3 stages of urgency and explains the importance of a true sense of urgency.

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Best Buy Says Supply-Chain Strains Are Improving Heading Into Fall

Supply Chain Brain

Consumer-electronics retailer Best Buy added to the mounting signs of ample capacity and receding freight rates, with a note that transportation markets are “stabilizing and moderating” heading into the fall peak season.

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Holtkamp Transportation sees explosive growth

Overdrive Online

Les Holtkamp worked in sales for a large wholesale crop protection company before he founded this now multi-million dollar trucking enterprise, with 25 power units in the stable and a handful of owner-operators leased on as well.

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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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Fleet locks in owner-op pay as recruitment strategy

Commercial Carrier Journal

When Covid spread across the U.S., it wiped out Clark Transfer's core business. The company turned to a new pay model post-pandemic to bring the business back to life.

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CARB Opens $25 Million Funding for Small Fleet Conversions to Zero Emissions

NGT News

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has opened the Innovative Small E-Fleet (ISEF) $25 million set-aside within the state’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP). Launched by the California Air Resources Board, ISEF is intended to encourage small fleets to make the transition to zero-emission trucks. Privately owned and nonprofit trucking […].

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Part Five: Top Trends and Challenges Shaping Procurement Leader Priorities

Supply Chain Brain

To navigate today’s dynamic environment, Procurement Leaders must isolate the trends impacting their function, unpack the challenges they pose, and prioritize the actions needed in response to shape their strategic plans now and into the future.

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DHL eCommerce Solutions selects Fives

Logistics Business Magazine

Fives , one of the world’s most preferred partners for transforming supply chain facilities, has been selected by DHL eCommerce Solutions to automate its Coventry mega-hub and support its ambitious growth plan in the UK. DHL eCommerce Solutions, one of the divisions of DHL, recently announced a €560m investment plan across its UK ecommerce operation, DHL Parcel UK.

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Will wars be fought over rare minerals?

Truck News

There’s something missing in all the enthusiastic chatter about electric vehicles, and it’s a huge deal. Like monumental. With the potential to change the world order. I’ll get to that in a minute. At the moment you’d be forgiven for thinking that every vehicle on the continent, even on the planet, will soon be driven […].

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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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QleanAir cleans the air at Swedish warehouse

Logistics Business Magazine

Health wholesaler Life Logistics constantly works to improve the working environment in its warehouse , and has been using air cleaners for a long time. It has now upgraded to QleanAir’s new FS 90 models because they are mobile, take up less space and make less noise. Life Logistics is Sweden’s largest wholesaler within health products and supplies resellers with one of the Nordic countries’ broadest assortments.

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Why Your Small Business Should Consider LCL Shipping

Dedola Global Logistics

Starting a small business can be an exciting venture, especially when you discover you have a global customer base. This international reach necessitates a reliable and efficient shipping strategy. At Dedola Global Logistics, we specialize in providing both less-than-container-load (LCL) and full-container-load (FCL) shipping options, tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients.

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The Weekly Freight Report for September 1st, 2022

FLS Transport

The Top Headlines in Freight, Transportation, & Logistics from FLS Transport. This week’s report covers the AB5 law going into effect and how carriers could be in violation, creating new partnerships now require cyber-security measures, hauling hemp across state lines, a refinery fire in Indiana sparks FMCSA response, and retailers instituting creative inventory storage solutions.

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Understanding the Benefits of LCL Shipping in Global Trade

Dedola Global Logistics

When exploring global shipping options, LCL (Less-Than-Container Load) shipping emerges as a strategic choice, particularly for businesses not requiring a full container. This method involves using only a portion of a container, aligning with your shipment needs. Why Choose LCL Shipping? Insights for New Importers and Exporters LCL shipping offers distinct advantages, especially in cost-effectiveness and flexibility.

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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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Freight Claims Trends to Expect During Peak Season 2022

MercuryGate

While peak season is the prime time for selling, it also comes with serious challenges like higher returns and freight claims. The arrival of peak season is the perfect time to monitor transportation industry and freight claims trends. This way, your company can prepare for shipping management, so increased activity doesn’t send costs out of control.

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A Complete Guide to FCL Shipping

Dedola Global Logistics

Introduction to FCL Shipping Full Container Load (FCL) shipping is a method of ocean freight where you rent an entire container for your goods. It’s ideal for larger shipments, typically more than 15 cubic meters, offering exclusivity and security for your cargo. FCL is a preferred choice for businesses looking to transport substantial amounts of products without sharing container space, thus ensuring faster transit times and additional benefits.

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ISM Says Manufacturing Growth Remains Tepid Despite Gains in Employment

Material Handling and Logistics

Growth in the employment and new orders indexes offset a drop in production.

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Better Together - Building Long-Term Capacity and Resilience in the Food Industry Supply Chain at the 2022 FMI Supply Chain Forum

Supply Chain Brain

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

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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Federal Contractors Could See Pay Data Made Public

Material Handling and Logistics

They have until Sept. 19 to object to unveiling of their EEO-1 information.

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Choosing the Right Shipping Method for Your Business: FCL, LCL, and Air Shipments

Dedola Global Logistics

In the complex world of global trade, selecting the right shipping method for your goods—whether by air or ocean—is crucial. This decision involves navigating challenges like customs clearance and determining the appropriate container load size. Understanding the differences between Full Container Load (FCL), Less than Container Load (LCL), and air shipments is essential for making an informed choice that aligns with your business needs.

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The drive to onshore Australian manufacturing

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

It’s no secret that manufacturing companies around the world are rethinking their supply chain strategies. While the concept of reshoring, also known as onshoring, has been a growing trend over the past decade, when the pandemic hit it introduced risk in a way that wasn’t previously considered. With shortages occurring in unexpected sectors and lockdown strategies impacting logistics, companies looked at reshoring to stabilize and strengthen their supply chains.

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Körber reveals first-of-its-kind software solutions

Logistics Business Magazine

Körber will unveil the future of warehouse management, control and simulation, robotics, as well as voice at its first in-person European supply chain networking event – 11-13 October 2022 – in Rotterdam. “Supply chains influence every aspect of a business’s success,” says Michael Brandl, Executive Vice President EMEA Operations at Körber Supply Chain Software. “That requires flawless execution – only possible with software and services enabling resilience, fl

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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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Top Facts About Choosing the Best FCL Logistics Provider

Dedola Global Logistics

When your business requires a freight forwarder for full container load (FCL) shipments, selecting the right logistics service is crucial. Many business owners find this choice challenging. Here, we’ll guide you through the essential facts to consider when choosing the best FCL logistics provider. Understanding FCL in Logistics Understanding FCL is the first step in selecting an appropriate logistics company.

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Kleanbus Introduces Platform to Repower Buses from Diesel to Electric

NGT News

Bus repower company Kleanbus has unveiled the first images of its advanced modular platform technology, which can turn any bus, whether single or double decker, from ICE to fully electric. Electrification is the most viable way for bus operators to go green, but new electric buses are expensive and can take many months to join […]. The post Kleanbus Introduces Platform to Repower Buses from Diesel to Electric appeared first on NGT News.