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VIDEO: Can low-cost fulfillment automation deliver a solid ROI?

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Every fulfillment company wants to reduce costs. One of the most talked about ways to accomplish this is with fulfillment automation in the warehouse. While this may sound good, many companies are wary of the hefty price tag that accompanies many types of automation.

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Last Mile Innovation with Emma Cosgrove

The Logistics of Logistics

Last Mile Innovation with Emma Cosgrove . Emma Cosgrove and Joe Lynch discuss last mile innovation. Emma is a Senior Reporter on the transportation desk at Business Insider , a global news and lifestyle publication with hundreds of journalists in London, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Singapore and beyond. About Emma Cosgrove. Emma Cosgrove is a Senior Reporter on Business Insider ‘s transportation team.

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China’s Electricity Crunch Is World’s Latest Supply Chain Threat

Supply Chain Brain

China’s energy crisis is shaping up as the latest shock to global supply chains as factories in the world’s biggest exporter are forced to conserve energy by curbing production.

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The Counter to Constant Supply Chain Volatility Is Pervasive Visibility and Industry Collaboration

Logistics Viewpoints

For more than a year, global supply chains have been buffeted by one major disruption after another. The surging Delta virus, devastating floods in China and Germany and cyber attacks on South African ports are amongst the latest in a series of events that continue to send shock waves throughout the system. The impact? Raw materials are in short supply, many manufacturers have temporarily mothballed production lines, transportation costs are rising, and labor is getting tight on our roadways , r

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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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Guest blog: With the Truck Driver Shortage, How Many More Drivers will be Enough?

CH Robinson Logistics

A note from Steve Raetz, C.H. Robinson Director of Research and Market Intelligence: The truck driver shortage is top of mind for many as supply chain disruptions continue, port backlogs persist, and the gap between inventory supply and sales demand widens. This begs the question: Even if the industry gets more truck drivers, just how much is enough to relieve the strain on trucking capacity?

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Watch: No Relief This Year for the Global Supply Crisis

Supply Chain Brain

Patrick Penfield, a professor of practice in supply chain management and director of executive education at the Syracuse University Whitman School of Management, offers a view into supply chain congestion, delays and pricing for the remainder of this year.

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CSX executive discusses railroad trends and themes at NEARS conference

Logistics Management

Kevin Boone, EVP, Sales & Marketing, for Jacksonville, Fla.-based Class I railroad carrier CSX, touched upon various topics relating to the freight rail carload and intermodal sectors at the Northeast Association of Rail Shippers (NEARS) 2021 Fall Conference, which was held in Portland, Maine last week.

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British truck driver shortage is a reminder for us to act

Truck News

My late father wasn’t really known for catch phrases, but I do remember a couple of them. “Don’t do as I do, do as I say” comes to mind when I do something stupid, which is another way of saying that it comes to mind more often than it should. Then, when chaos ensues, I […].

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The State of Truckload: Carriers continue to maintain a competitive advantage

Logistics Management

This webcast will address these key themes and others, including what may be in store for the remainder of this year and into 2022, things to watch on the regulatory front and Peak Season expectations, too.

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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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Ford Builds Mega EV Campus in Tennessee and Twin Battery Plants in Kentucky

NGT News

Ford Motor Company is bringing electric vehicles (EV) at scale to American customers with two new massive, environmentally and technologically advanced campuses in Tennessee and Kentucky that will produce the next generation of electric F-Series trucks and the batteries to power future electric Ford and Lincoln vehicles. Ford plans to make the largest ever U.S. […].

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National diesel average is up, for the week of September 27, reports EIA

Logistics Management

The national average price per gallon of diesel gasoline headed up for the third time in four weeks, according to data issued this week by the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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Capital Metro Procures Over Two Dozen Proterra Electric Transit Buses

NGT News

Capital Metro in Austin, Texas, has approved a plan to purchase 26 40-foot Proterra ZX5 Max electric transit buses from Proterra Inc., featuring a total of more than 17 MWh of battery storage capacity. The plan also contains options for the agency to acquire an additional 126 40-foot electric transit buses and chargers over five […]. The post Capital Metro Procures Over Two Dozen Proterra Electric Transit Buses appeared first on NGT News.

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The Right KPIs to Use

Logistics Bureau

We are happy to suggest specific Supply Chain and Logistics key performance indicators (KPIs), but it’s helpful to show you how to pick your own KPIs. Think carefully about the outcome or ‘objective’ you are trying to achieve. Then consider the functions, activities and tasks that support that outcome. Those might be the best things to measure.

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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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Kenworth Teams Up with WAVE on Wireless Charging Pads

NGT News

Wireless Advanced Vehicle Electrification (WAVE), a subsidiary of Ideanomics and a developer of high-power inductive charging solutions for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, is participating in a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) electrified powertrain project to develop a 1 MW wireless charging system for Class 8 electric trucks. The primary recipient of the cooperative agreement is […].

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Helping Importers Navigate the Complexities of Canada’s New CARM Client Portal (CCP)

Now, That's Logistics

CARM’s focus is on modernizing, streamlining, and transforming the way duties and taxes are collected on imported goods. On May 25 th , CBSA officially launched Release 1 of its new CARM Client Portal, a self-service tool meant to facilitate accounting and revenue management processes for companies importing goods into Canada. The first phase in the CARM rollout introduced the basic portal functionality available only to importers, brokers, and trade consultants.

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Atlis Motor Vehicles Unveils XT Electric Pickup Truck Design

NGT News

Atlis Motor Vehicles has revealed its functional prototype XT pickup, a purpose-built 100% electric truck designed to power work. This is the first electric work truck in development with a 300, 400 or 500-mile battery that will recharge in less than 15 minutes. From service body to flatbed upfits, the XT pickup, built on the […]. The post Atlis Motor Vehicles Unveils XT Electric Pickup Truck Design appeared first on NGT News.

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How Data-Driven Quality in the Supply Chain Can Improve Your Bottomline

Supply Chain Brain

Amid ongoing market uncertainty, organizations must develop a new quality management strategy based on data and collaboration.

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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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Georgia Power’s Electric Program Helps Georgia Businesses’ EV Infrastructure

NGT News

Georgia Power is celebrating this National Drive Electric Week with a continued commitment to providing charging options and making EV adoption easier for drivers and businesses across the state. In addition to offering EV charging stations and resources for customers including a special Plug-In EV rate plan and charger rebates, Georgia Power is also dedicated […].

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Four Ways Mobile Apps Are Advancing Logistics

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain digitization can’t be fully realized without a mobile component.

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TotalEnergies, China Three Gorges Develop Over 11,000 EV Charge Points

NGT News

TotalEnergies and China Three Gorges Corp. (CTG, through its two affiliates CTG Capital and CTG Electric Energy) are establishing a joint venture in electric mobility in China. The company will develop electric vehicle (EV) high-power charging infrastructure and services within the Hubei Province, through the installation and operation of more than 11,000 high power charge […].

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TD157: The First 6 Months Of Trucking – Part 2

Trucker Dump

(c) Can Stock Photo / voronin76 Podcast Show Notes We’re back with Part 2 of the interview with Zach Smacher, about what it’s like for a new trucker in their first 6 months. We left off with a cliffhanger, so that’s where we’ll pick it back up. But first we’re going to talk about the. The post TD157: The First 6 Months Of Trucking – Part 2 appeared first on About Truck Driving.

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What Your Order Management System Should Be Doing

To continue scaling your omnichannel business, you need to manage a lot of orders across a lot of different channels and marketplaces. Some brands do this by hand. Some try to force their ERP to manage it. Others rely on a complex system of cross-referencing the dashboards of their various channels. None of these is an effective or sustainable solution.

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From Paper Picking to Voice Automation

Food Logistics

Fond du Lac Cold Storage selected Voxware's voice picking systems to better train and manage employees, shifts, products and more.

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Royford Burris named Highway Angel of the Year

Overdrive Online

At the TCA annual conference, the Florida-based Stevens Transport driver delivered a melancholy reflection on the difficulties faced in the aftermath of a fiery wreck, and a case for stepping over the skin-color line with empathy.

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Honeywell Introduces New Robotic Technology to Help Warehouses Boost Productivity and Reduce Injuries

Supply Chain Brain

Honeywell International Inc., a manufacturing and technology company, announced its latest innovation in robotic technology designed to help warehouses and distribution centers automate the manual process of unloading pallets, reducing the operational risks of potential injuries and labor shortages.

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Royford Burris named Highway Angel of the Year

Overdrive Online

At the TCA annual conference, the Florida-based Stevens Transport driver delivered a melancholy reflection on the difficulties faced in the aftermath of a fiery wreck, and a case for stepping over the skin-color line with empathy.

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Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability

How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.

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Six Ways the Auto Industry Uses IoT Technology

Supply Chain Brain

IoT technology offers many applications to the automotive sector.

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Best Dedicated Solutions Uses SONAR to Help Its Customers and Itself

FreightWaves SONAR

View the Full Case Study. Best Dedicated Solutions (BDS), which is headquartered about 40 miles northwest of Chicago in Vernon Hills, Illinois, has two companies operating under its umbrella. Best Dedicated is an asset-lite brokerage and Best Courier focuses on asset-based last-mile movements and other deliveries for local routes. As an asset-lite brokerage, BDS has 300 trailers that the company owns or leases.

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Gas-Starved Europe Can't Look West as U.S. Faces Its Own Crunch

Supply Chain Brain

Americans are staring down their own supply squeeze — and the accompanying sky-high utility bills.

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