Mon.Jan 10, 2022

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Planning and Executing Project Cargo Shipping: All You Need to Know

CLX Logistics

Project Cargo, also known as project forwarding or project logistics, is the transportation of large, complex, out-of-scope, or high-value pieces of equipment. The process involves single or multiple shipments with help from cranes, trucks, rail, planes, and ships and can cover a wide range of freight value. Project Cargo tends to have a specific timeframe or delivery date, making them among the most complex and detailed projects in the logistics industry.

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Fulfillment Success with Steve Shebuski

The Logistics of Logistics

Fulfillment Success with Steve Shebuski. Steve Shebuski and Joe Lynch discuss fulfillment success. Steve is he Vice President of Digital Strategy at Blue Horseshoe , part of Accenture, a company that helps companies reimage fulfillment operations to align with business goals, address market trends, and meet customer demands. About Steve Shebuski. Steve Shebuski is the Vice President of Digital Strategy at Blue Horseshoe , part of Accenture.

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Supporting the Delivery of Fast, Low-Cost COVID-19 Tests Worldwide

Now, That's Logistics

With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) withdrawing its US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) request for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of the Real-Time RT-PCR test as of December 31 st , a test that was widely used nationwide will no longer be available. There are other PCR tests currently available, but the use of Abbott Diagnostics’ BinaxNOW rapid antigen test is expected to increase as the coronavirus and the newest variant (Omicron) continues to impact individuals worl

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Port Tracker report targets a return to normal for U.S.-bound import volumes

Logistics Management

A return to normalcy, as it relates to import levels, is expected in 2022, following a 2021, which ostensibly saw new United States-bound import numbers on a near monthly basis, according to the most recent edition of the Port Tracker Report, which was issued today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and maritime consultancy Hackett Associates.

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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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Supply Chain Software Startup to Turn Unicorn

Logistics Viewpoints

A FarEye Webinar Highlighted their Approach to Last Mile. FarEye expects to turn unicorn within next 6 to 12 months based on their growth and the valuation recent equity investments have accorded the company. A unicorn is a startup that is privately-owned with a valuation exceeding $1 billion. Crunchbase reports that $150.7 million has been invested in the company.

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AIT Worldwide Logistics opens up new L.A.-based West Coast headquarters

Logistics Management

Company officials said that this new full-service facility, at which more than 100 AIT staffers will work, is comprised of various offerings for its shipper-customers, including: customs clearance, transloading, warehousing and special services for the food, high-tech and life sciences industries, among others.

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Can Consumer Brands and Retailers ‘Out-Amazon’ Amazon.com?

Supply Chain Brain

Is it possible for both established retail brands and e-commerce newcomers to beat Amazon.com at its own game?

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Qualcomm Drives to Platforms for In-Car Innovations

IoT World Today

In addition to various companies noting the convergence of the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI), CES 2022 last week highlighted how integrated much of the market is becoming. While automakers and various innovative ventures have been working to develop fully autonomous vehicles, time has proven the task to be much more complex than initially perceived, for a host of reasons.

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New York State Considers the First Fashion Sustainability Law in the U.S.

Supply Chain Brain

New York would become the first state in the nation to require global fashion brands to disclose their climate and social impacts and take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions under new bill.

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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 to mitigate maintenance/repair backlogs and inevitable costly downtime

Overdrive Online

Gary Buchs relays a tale from an owner-operator unable to source 5W40 synthetic oil for service at one of the biggest shops in the country, along the way underscoring tried-and-true, and novel, strategies toward dealing with today's myriad disruptions.

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New York Port Hustles to Cut Rare Logjam Amid Covid Labor Woes

Supply Chain Brain

The Port of New York and New Jersey is working to clear a small but rare bottleneck of container ships anchored off the coast of Long Island as COVID-19 cases among dockworkers collide with a pandemic-fueled surge in cargo volumes.

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How to mitigate maintenance/repair backlogs and inevitable costly downtime

Overdrive Online

Gary Buchs relays a tale from an owner-operator unable to source 5W40 synthetic oil for service at one of the biggest shops in the country, along the way underscoring tried-and-true, and novel, strategies toward dealing with today's myriad disruptions.

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Watch: What’s Under the Supply Chain Hood?

Supply Chain Brain

Software is the engine of the supply chain, says Gregg A. Lanyard, director of product management for Manhattan Associates, but it must adapt to a customer's needs.

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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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Port of New York and New Jersey Facing Delays Amid Covid Backlog

MTS Logistics

Following the holiday season and the explosive rise of Covid cases in the New York City metropolitan area, one of the nation’s largest container ports is seeing extensive delays forming. The Port of New York and New Jersey is seeing Covid-related delays after the holidays. In various interviews over the past few days, port officials have noted that the port is seeing employee shortages, which in turn is slowing down port operations.

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[WHITE PAPER] SONAR highlight reel: Carriers bring their pricing power into the new year

FreightWaves SONAR

View the Full White Paper. The truckload market remains tight to start the year, both due to demand that is running ahead of year-ago levels and due to capacity that has been slow to return to the market following the holidays. In fact, our data shows that accepted tender volume is up 12% y/y. Meanwhile, the nationwide tender rejection rate of 21.16% is down only modestly from this time last year despite contract rates that have increased steadily over the past year.

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5G’s Last-Minute Chaos Exposes Corporate Feuds Brewing for Years

Supply Chain Brain

A long-simmering dispute over promising new wireless technology burst into public view in the past week and threatened to further disrupt U.S. aviation already hobbled by the new omicron Covid variant.

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FPT Industrial, Microvast Collaborate on New IVECO BUS Electric Crossway

NGT News

FPT Industrial, the global powertrain brand of Iveco Group, with its partner Microvast Holdings Inc., a global provider of next-generation battery technologies for commercial and specialty vehicles, will provide the complete battery system for the new Crossway Low Entry city and intercity bus produced by IVECO BUS, also a brand of Iveco Group and a […].

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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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What is a Transportation Management System? | PLS Logistics Services

PLS Logistics

While operating in a progressively complex logistics world, companies currently need all the help they can get to help them work smarter, easier, and more efficiently. In addition, customers are becoming increasingly demanding, and the need for more improved supply chain visibility continues to pose a challenge for companies. As a result, technology like Transportation Management Systems is now more critical than ever.

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Value Network - The Way forward for a Resilient Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Future-ready resilient enterprises need a digital-twin of their existing networks of manufacturers, suppliers, customers and financial institutions to prevent their businesses against demand supply shocks and compete in the global economy.

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North Carolina Governor Expands on New Clean Energy Steps for the State

NGT News

Gov. Roy Cooper has issued Executive Order No. 246 affirming North Carolina’s commitment to a clean energy economy and directing next steps in the state’s plan to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and create economic opportunities for North Carolinians across the state, especially in underserved communities. “Transforming North Carolina toward a clean energy and more […].

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HERE and Swiss Retailer Migros Offer CO2 Insights for Shippers and Fleet Operators

Supply Chain Brain

HERE Technologies, a location data and technology platform, announced a new commercial fleet analytics tool that predicts the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per route, considering factors such as vehicle and fuel type, traffic conditions and the road networks’ physical attributes, including topography, curvature, slope and elevation.

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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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Next-Level Lift Truck Telematics

Logistics Management

Getting more out of lift truck telematics involves looking beyond basics and starting to incorporate analytics fed by integration with other systems. By marrying up telematics data from the trucks with operations data, or with real-time location feeds, users stand to benefit.

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Watch: Will 2022 Be the Year of the ‘Smart Factory’?

Supply Chain Brain

Jason Bergstrom, principal and smart factory leader with Deloitte, traces the evolution of the smart factory, and defines the term as it applies to modern-day technology tools.

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Preliminary Class 8 net orders see bounce back, from November to December

Logistics Management

FTR reported that preliminary December North American Class 8 net orders—at 23,100—saw a 139% gain over November, which was impacted by up supply chain uncertainty, rather than a lack of demand. ACT reported that December preliminary Class 8 net orders—at 22,800 units—far outpacing November’s preliminary orders—at 9,800 units—and in line with October’s 23,600 Class 8 net orders.

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10 Questions You Should Be Asking Capacity Management Vendors

Parade

Asking the right questions can help make sure your capacity management solution helps you achieve your goals. Choosing the right capacity management vendor can be complicated. The promises made by the various solutions on the market are all similar. They say they’ll bring you new carriers. However, capacity management is a little more complicated than that.

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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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Ten Supply Chain Softwares Worthy of Investment This Year

Supply Chain Brain

The current ugly state of supply chain infrastructure can be viewed as both as a headwind and tailwind for the software sector.

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10 Questions You Should Be Asking Capacity Management Vendors

Parade

Asking the right questions can help make sure your capacity management solution helps you achieve your goals. Choosing the right capacity management vendor can be complicated. The promises made by the various solutions on the market are all similar. They say they’ll bring you new carriers. However, capacity management is a little more complicated than that.

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Asendia USA and DPDgroup Partner to Offer E-Commerce Parcel Delivery Services to Europe

Supply Chain Brain

Asendia USA, a provider of international parcel and mail services, announced its partnership with DPDgroup, a European parcel delivery network, to offer U.S.-based online retailers e-commerce parcel delivery services to Europe via the DPDgroup delivery network.