Logistics Management

JANUARY 14, 2022

Rail carloads—at 210,020—were down 10.6% annually, and intermodal containers and trailers—at 230,741—fell 20.4%.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2022

The SwanLeap Story with Brad Hollister. Brad Hollister and Joe Lynch discuss the SwanLeap story. Brad is the Co-Founder and former Chief Executive Officer of SwanLeap , a leading transportation, consulting, and technology firm specializing in supply chain best practices and cost reduction strategies. About Brad Hollister. Brad Hollister is the Co-Founder and former Chief Executive Officer of SwanLeap.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 14, 2022

UPS CEO Carol Tomé discussed issues that will shape 2022 and beyond during the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s State of American Business video conference on January 11. Issues she covered included economic trends and global competition to policy challenges and opportunities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 14, 2022

Robots are everywhere these days, from warehouses to stores to even restaurants. And while there are some concerns about whether robots will take the place of their human counterparts in a number of industries, the owners of a restaurant employing four robot servers said it is a resounding “no.” Amy, Ella, Will, and Josh are robot servers at Robotazia, a restaurant in Milton Keynes, UK.

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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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Logistics Management

JANUARY 14, 2022

United States retail sales ended 2021 with a sequential decline and an annual gain, while holiday season retail sales, for the months of November and December, were very strong, according to data respectively issued today by the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation (NRF).

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 14, 2022

By a 6-3 margin with all six conservative judges ruling in tandem, the Supreme Court issued a much-anticipated decision against the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) “vaccine or test” Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS).

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NGT News

JANUARY 14, 2022

Lightning eMotors, a provider of medium-duty and specialty commercial zero emission vehicles for fleets, has promoted Brian Barron to chief manufacturing officer. He will lead the manufacturing, vehicle assembly and procurement functions as Lightning eMotors scales to meet its growth targets. Barron has been the vice president of global manufacturing at Lightning eMotors since June […].

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 14, 2022

Companies contemplating a new relationship with a third-party logistics provider (3PL) often lack the resources and expertise to successfully execute a 3PL selection and tendering initiative on their own.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2022

School was closed last Friday due to the first snowstorm of the season. For my kids, this meant getting to work on building a snowman. They try to outdo themselves every year, but when you’ve already built a 13 ft. 3 in. snowman, how can you beat that? By not building a snowman. After several. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 14, 2022).

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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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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 14, 2022

Your fulfillment operation is sandwiched between two immovable forces you must satisfy: no-fail promises for your market and no-fail performance for your margins.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2022

Containers, which are one of the most important means of maritime transportation, are used for the transportation of the goods. The total transportation costs companies have to pay in transportation are directly related to the container area. Therefore, the less containers used during transportation, the lower the transportation costs will be. There are various details that need to be considered when loading containers in order to both reduce transportation costs and save time in placing and unl

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 14, 2022

Learn how you can radically simplify and streamline your supply chain planning and execution, to improve service levels and reduce operating costs.

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2022

Stay up to date on the latest conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics, through our Freightwaves Sonar subscription. Not interested in reading? Watch our video instead! NEW YEAR, STILL OVERWHELMED. Happy New Year and hello 2022! Typically, the time between late December and early January gives folks in the freight industry a chance to catch their breath, if only for a moment.

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Advertiser: GEP

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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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 14, 2022

In grocery, retailers estimate that billions in food arrives spoiled and unusable. How do you eliminate delays & damage?

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Overdrive Online

JANUARY 14, 2022

Long Haul Paul asks: What would it be like to be a substitute Spanish teacher, in addition to part-time trucking? Paul's interview for Overdrive Radio with former trucking writer Michael Perry interrogates life after trucking, self-employment and more.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 14, 2022

Recent data points to an established but strained economic recovery for small manufacturers. .

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2022

Flexport , the digital freight forwarder and customs broker, has appointed Douglas Brown – currently VP Flexport Asia – as the company’s new leader for Europe. Douglas replaces Jan van Casteren, who is stepping down to spend time with his family after starting Flexport Europe in 2015. As Flexport’s first hire in Europe, Jan led the company’s rapid growth from one to a team of almost 350.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 14, 2022

Inventory management in an omnichannel e-commerce environment is anything but simple.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2022

Infor , the industry cloud company, has announced that Pentland Brands Limited, owner of the Speedo, Berghaus, Canterbury of New Zealand, Endura, ellesse, SeaVees and Mitre brands, has adopted the Infor Nexus supply chain platform. The technology will help Pentland Brands improve visibility of inventory, enhancing collaboration with suppliers, automating the vital procure-to-pay process, and accelerating the onboarding of new suppliers and partners.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 14, 2022

Accelerate omnichannel retail success by turbocharging your warehousing.

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Overdrive Online

JANUARY 14, 2022

Long Haul Paul asks: What would it be like to be a substitute Spanish teacher, in addition to part-time trucking? Paul's interview for Overdrive Radio with former trucking writer Michael Perry interrogates life after trucking, self-employment and more.

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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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Trimble

JANUARY 14, 2022

Trimble Transportation, which proudly operates across 20 European countries, offers advanced technology solutions that enable our network of commercial fleets, transportation management, and delivery logistics customers to transform their supply chains and efficiently transport goods throughout the region.

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Loginext

JANUARY 14, 2022

What is a Dark Store? And the Future of Retail Retail has undergone a massive change, especially in the last two years where online shopping and the entire ondemand trend has skyrocketed. In this world of online shopping, video commerce and the likes, last-mile deliveries have skyrocketed. The last mile delivery market is set […].

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2022

As one of the world’s leading logistics experts, Ehrhardt Partner Group (EPG) is always looking to the future. And this outlook sees the Boppard-based family business treading new paths. With its newly established EPG Rocket Club, the international software provider has created a new innovation platform for start-ups to present their solutions. Seven companies from Hamburg, Munich, Vienna and elsewhere have now presented their innovative and creative IT solutions to EPG.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2022

2021 was another year of massive growth for the warehousing industry. Online retailers became accustomed to handling yet larger volumes and clicking ‘buy it now’ the established norm for the consumer. Despatch Cloud , the cloud-based warehousing and delivery solution specialist for e-commerce, saw its services in huge demand following the surge in online orders.

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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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