Wed.Apr 20, 2022

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Home Delivery Robots: Last Mile Gamechangers

Logistics Viewpoints

Robots continue to be a larger part of global supply chains. When it comes to deploying robots, warehouse technology is more established, as the use of robots within warehouses is set to grow significantly. Warehouse labor shortages will continue to be the main growth driver for autonomous mobile robots. But there are other use cases where autonomous mobile robots are gaining traction.

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Urgent – The Ukraine Logistics Coalition with Ben Gordon

The Logistics of Logistics

Urgent – The Ukraine Logistics Coalition with Ben Gordon. The situation in the Ukraine grows more desperate every minute and the need for humanitarian aid is enormous and growing. People who work in logistics and supply chain are in a unique position to help the people of the Ukraine. To assist the people of the Ukraine in their time of greatest need, The Ukraine Logistics Coalition was formed by Ben Gordon and leaders from some of the top logistics and supply chain companies in the wo

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Video: What Factors Impact Fulfillment Cost Per Order?

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

eTailers who partner with 3PLs for fulfillment services often ask about the factors - both controllable and uncontrollable - that influence fulfillment pricing.

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Transportation Management Platforms: A Foundation for Data-Driven Decision Making

Talking Logistics

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published this week, “From Gut Feelings to Data-Driven Decision Making: How to Unlock New Value in Transportation Management.” The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by Transporeon, discusses why data-driven decision making is becoming more important in transportation and logistics, and how the.

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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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California inland port project a blueprint for a re-engineered US supply chain

Supply Chain and Logistics

It is interesting and useful to set these inland ports in agricultural areas, where the empty containers can be filled with ag products. The easy proximity will induce a lot more loads.

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Amazon Plans to Invest $1 Billion in Logistics and Robotics Companies

Supply Chain Brain

Amazon.com Inc. says it plans to invest $1 billion in companies developing technologies in logistics, supply chain management and safety, as the retailer seeks to keep an eye on new ideas that might aid its core business.

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Happening Now: SoCal Industrial Vacancies Fall to New Low

West Coast and California Logistics

According to Connect CRE , industrial vacancies in Southern California reached a new low in Q1. At the same time, industrial rents are 25% higher than a year ago.

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US container prices tumble as yards overflow with empties

Supply Chain and Logistics

Suddenly there is a glut of empty containers. And prices for empty containers have fallen, in some cases by almost 50%.

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The 1973 Autocar flagship of Silver Creek Transportation

Overdrive Online

Jason Cowan and his son, Zane, now overseeing maintenance at the company, several years ago restored the rig as a testament to the small fleet's beginnings, with Jason's dad's name on the door. Bobbie Cowan got his start in it hauling anhydrous ammonia.

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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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Texas Governor’s Border Slowdown Cost $4 Billion, Research Shows

Supply Chain Brain

Texas’s economy took a more than $4 billion hit in April after Governor Greg Abbott’s order to ramp up on security at the border resulted in shipping delays and bridge blockades, according to a new analysis.

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Ruan Deploys Additional All-Electric Terminal Trucks from Orange EV

NGT News

Ruan Transportation Management Systems, a provider of integrated supply chain solutions, has deployed an Orange EV pure electric terminal truck at an operations facility in St. Joseph, Mo. With the addition of this fully electric unit, Ruan is expanding its heavy-duty electric vehicle fleet and further supporting a sustainable, energy efficient supply chain.

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Watch: Are Autonomous Trucks Just Up the Road?

Supply Chain Brain

Autonomous trucks might be here sooner than expected, but getting the driver out of the cab is only the first step in realizing the technology's promise, says Wiley Deck, vice president of government affairs and public policy with PlusAI.

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Mobility House Manages Charging for Modesto City’s Electric School Bus Fleets

NGT News

The Mobility House is partnering with Modesto City Schools in California to integrate its smart charging and energy management system, ChargePilot, with the district’s new electric bus fleet. Modesto City Schools, in partnership with California’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project, has invested $14 million to purchase 30 Blue Bird electric buses […].

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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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Elon Musk’s Shanghai Outlook Belies Supply Chain Snarls

Supply Chain Brain

Elon Musk says Tesla’s Shanghai factory is “back with a vengeance” after a three-week Covid-induced shutdown. But his bullishness belies concern the plant has only enough components to last about a week even at reduced capacity — highlighting the challenges snarled supply chains pose to manufacturers.

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Atlis Motor Vehicles, VCST Work Together on e-Drive EV Commercialization

NGT News

Atlis Motor Vehicles, a start-up mobility technology company developing an electric work truck and the batteries and motors to drive it, is collaborating with VCST, an automotive supplier of powertrain components, to support its product development. ATLIS will integrate VCST’s e-drive gearbox solutions into its EV platform to help increase efficiency, range and enhance driving […].

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Meet the market disruptors & hear expert advice at IRX & eDX

Supply Chain Brain

IRX (InternetRetailing Expo) & eDX (eDelivery Expo) - the UK’s leading digital retail show - takes place 11 & 12 May at Birmingham’s NEC. Retailers, brands, industry experts and retail vendors are invited to gather at the UK’s leading digital retail event to hear from thought-leaders, discover innovative technology and supercharge their skillset with free learning opportunities.

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Used truck sales still surging, ACT says

Fleet Owner

Class 8 same dealer sales grew 23% in March compared to February, as the average retail price of a pre-owned heavy-duty commercial vehicle rose 11%.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.

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The Rise of 'Zero Trust' Supply Chains — and How to Put Security First

Supply Chain Brain

Here's what companies can do to get ahead of cyberattacks — and ensure that their data, employees and customers aren’t impacted.

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Covid-19 Alarm Bells Ringing for China’s Coastline

MTS Logistics

Until the beginning of March, China’s strict zero-Covid policy was a remarkable success. However, with the Omicron variant, China could not control the spread of the virus. Therefore, the Chinese government decided to impose a full lockdown in Shanghai in order to maintain the Zero Covid policy on March 28th. This lockdown effects the global supply chain and logistics as Shanghai is the one of the largest supply chain hubs in the world.

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The Key to a Modern-Day Successful 3PL Relationship – FreightWaves NOW Interview with Mark Derks

Blue Grace Logistics

FreightWaves NOW – April 19, 2022. FreightWaves NOW hosts Kaylee Nix and Michael Vincent talk to Mark Derks , Chief Marketing Officer at BlueGrace Logistics, on the key to a modern-day successful 3PL relationship. To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics.

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ATA Truck Tonnage Index rises 2.4% in March

Fleet Owner

The seasonally adjusted for-hire index is 3.8% above the March 2021 figures from American Trucking Associations, which tracks contracted freight in the U.S. This was the eighth straight month-to-month gain.

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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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New Tools, Fuel Savings and Events: Envase April Newsletter

Envase Technologies

New driver app and business intelligence offerings, how to save on fuel, upcoming events, and the latest Envase team member spotlight. Here is the Envase April Newsletter. Just Launched ??: Envase Mobile Driver App. The Envase Mobile driver app improves communication, saves time, accelerates cash flow, and integrates with multiple Envase TMS systems.

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How quickly the market turns

FreightWaves SONAR

Earnings season is upon us and executives of publicly traded transportation companies are providing their results from the first quarter. They are also providing updates on current market conditions and what they see ahead. The first major player to report earnings was J.B. Hunt, the largest domestic intermodal player in the industry. As expected, earnings were quite strong as revenues grew year-over-year on the heels of 7% volume growth in the intermodal segment of the business.

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All Play and No Work at Locus Sports Day 2022!

Locus

Remember the days of running around on your school field, manically chasing a football with adrenaline pumping through your veins, and a sense of team spirit and unity fuelling your body? Team Locus made an effort to recreate this picture from your childhood on Locus Sports Day (LSD) 2022! Our annual sports meet was conducted from April 5th to 9th at the Locus headquarters in Bangalore and brought the entire office together to participate in four days of non-stop action.

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Tour ShipMonk’s 3PL eCommerce Fulfillment Platform!

Ship Monk

At ShipMonk, we stand behind the ideal of utilizing technology and transparency to help our clients grow. As part of this, our ShipMonk YouTube channel often features deeper looks into our operation and the 3PL industry as a whole. Check out our latest video in which we highlight the unique features of ShipMonk’s 3PL fulfillment platform. Fueled by cutting-edge technology, our multilayered platform allows clients: Seamless integrations The ability to assess orders at any status Inventory managem

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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Technology to cut workplace injuries

Logistics Business Magazine

A revolutionary Artificial Intelligence [AI] based wearable technology that helps employees avoid physical injury at work is being rolled out across the UK by Stanley , one of the leading providers of innovative technology in the workplace. The wearable technology, which has been developed by Soter Analytics and is being implemented in the UK by Stanley, comes as two integrated products – Soter Coach and Soter Task.

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Global Materials Handling joins Toyota network

Logistics Business Magazine

Toyota Material Handling UK (TMH UK) has appointed a new addition to its national dealer network. Saint Helens-based Global Materials Handling Ltd became the official Toyota dealer for the north west of England when managing director Andy Evans ( pictured right ) put pen to paper at a signing ceremony at the company’s premises at Haydock attended by TMH UK’s managing director, Nick Duckworth ( pictured left ), and dealer manager, Robert Wright.