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Fast-track HGV Decarbonisation with Renewable Biomethane

Logistics Business Magazine

CNG Fuels, Europe’s leading supplier of renewable biomethane for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), today announces it will acquire a majority stake in Renewable Transport Fuel Services Limited (RTFS), the largest renewable biomethane sourcing company for UK transport. A new holding company, ReFuels, has been established to better reflect the growing scope of the business.

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Fulfillment Packaging Services: Unboxing a Hidden Opportunity

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

As someone who oversees order fulfillment services, your focus tends to be on accurate, on-time delivery and controlling parcel shipping costs, which can be up to 70% of total fulfillment costs. There isn’t a big interest in box sizes, bubble wrap, and other packaging-related details. But that’s a mistake.

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The One Key Shift in Your Supply Chain and Procurement Strategies that can Drive Better Business Continuity and Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

In today’s dynamic and unpredictable business environment, companies face various challenges such as changing consumer demands, global uncertainty, and the impact of natural and man-made events. Procurement and Supply Chain Management are essential functions that can help companies navigate these challenges, but they are often siloed and operate in separate departments.

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Overdrive's Reader Rigs: Reuniting owner-ops, mentors

Overdrive Online

After sending picures of his truck to Overdrive, a longtime owner-operator reconnected with some of his trucking mentors from the 1980s. Now, reader, is your chance to do the same.

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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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Streamlining the tedious: automating the AP process for manufacturers

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

As efficiency is crucial for businesses to remain competitive, many manufacturers are looking at all aspects of their operations to identify gaps and address them through either process improvements or by introducing relevant automation technology. One area that is often overlooked is the accounts payable (AP) process. Inefficiencies in AP can lead to delayed payments, lost discounts, and damaged vendor relationships.

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Watch: How to Evaluate Freight Technology Providers

Supply Chain Brain

Krenar Komoni, founder and chief executive officer of Tive, offers advice on evaluating freight-tech providers, and emphasizes the need for collaboration as the basis for making key decisions in the supply chain.

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Ford Pro Reveals E-Transit Courier, Plans for 2024 Production

NGT News

Ford Pro has debuted the E-Transit Courier, a new all-electric commercial vehicle aimed at compact van customers. Ford Pro Charging offers an end-to-end solution for home, depot and public charging, including hardware installation and management software that helps to optimize the charging process. Simplified billing and administration via Ford Pro Charging software also supports businesses […] The post Ford Pro Reveals E-Transit Courier, Plans for 2024 Production appeared first on NGT New

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3PL Providers Lead in Big-Box Warehouse Leasing Activity

Food Logistics

Retailers and wholesalers -- the previous leader in big-box leasing activity -- fell to second place, taking 35.8% of the leasing share. Food and beverage occupiers were a distant third, accounting for 8.7% of leasing activity.

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Solving Supply Chain Problems by Reinventing Product Design

Supply Chain Brain

We asked experts about how product-design decisions taken at their firms have impacted their supply chain ecosystems.

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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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How Peeps Candy Finds Its Way to Your Easter Basket

Blue Grace Logistics

How Peeps Candy Finds Its Way to Your Easter Basket Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - April 6, 2023 Peeps, the popular marshmallow candy is an Easter classic. Learn how the production, packing, and shipping of this confection have evolved over the years. What’s in the article: How Peeps were discovered The evolution of Peeps production How Peeps are packaged and transported The arrival of Peeps o

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New and Improved IBC Bunds Range

Logistics Business Magazine

First Mats, Birmingham’s leading workplace products specialist, today announced the launch of their revamped range of Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Bunds. The company has expanded its offerings, providing customers with a more diverse and complete selection of products at significantly reduced prices. The new IBC Bunds fully comply with UK regulations and have a three-year guarantee on many products.

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The Next Supply Chain Attack Vector: Open-Source Software

Supply Chain Brain

The U.S. government has made significant strides in reducing direct cyberattack risks. Yet more needs to be done to prevent supply chain attacks.

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Time to Get Ahead of the Game: Join Locus at the Gartner® Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2023

Locus

Mark your calendars for the biggest supply chain conference of the year is just around the corner! The Gartner ® Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo is where the world’s supply chain leaders, experts, and practitioners convene to exchange experiences, ideas, and best practices. Taking place in Orlando, Florida from May 8-10, the symposium is the ultimate destination for anyone seeking to stay abreast of the latest trends, technologies, and strategies in the supply chain industry.

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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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CMA CGM's Saade Forges Ahead With China, Media Deals

Supply Chain Brain

The executive said he’s ordering new ocean-going vessels despite a slowdown in the industry following a boom during the pandemic, when some freight rates rose to record levels.

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Thank You Thursday Shout Outs – March

Ship Monk

ShipMonk is privileged to have a lot of hard working, incredible team members at all our state-of-the-art locations. We love showing them appreciation at every opportunity, and so we created “Thank You Thursday” to celebrate employees on a weekly basis. Check out the shout outs from March across our eleven fulfillment center locations. And if you’re interested in joining one of our amazing fulfillment center teams, visit our ShipMonk Careers page today!

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Uniqlo’s Automates Store Checkout with RFID Chips

Supply Chain Brain

The company is applying a new generation of RFID readers in its checkout machines, allowing shoppers to simply drop their goods in bins at automated checkout stations that read the RFID tags

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Going Into The Depths Of Home Delivery Management Software

Loginext

This blog covers important aspects of home delivery management software. It discussed the key stats, operational help, and features businesses should consider. Whether you are into retail, eCommerce, F&B, or CEP, you should check out this blog before finalizing your home delivery management software. The post Going Into The Depths Of Home Delivery Management Software appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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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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Boeing to Boost Output of 737 Jets in Push for More Cash

Supply Chain Brain

The plane maker is expected to report a surge in first quarter deliveries when it discloses March handovers, a sign of the progress Boeing is making toward stabilizing work in its factories.

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Enersys Acquires Industrial Battery & Charger Services

Logistics Business Magazine

EnerSys®, (NYSE: ENS), the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, announced today that it has acquired Industrial Battery and Charger Services Limited (IBCS), a leading battery service and maintenance provider based in the United Kingdom (UK). The acquisition represents a strategic move for EnerSys®, enabling the company to expand its motive power service offerings and strengthen its presence in the UK market.

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GSCPI Shows Supply Chains Getting Back to Normal

Supply Chain Brain

The bank says the research shows global supply chain pressures decreased again in March, falling from.28 to 1.06 standard deviations below the index’s historical average.

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Kite Packaging Launches Custom Packing Benches

Logistics Business Magazine

Kite Packaging, a leading online UK packaging supplier, has launched modular custom packing benches. These are made from ready-built units to the customer’s specification for a bench which better suits their industry, operation and environment. The benches are available in widths of 1200mm and 1800mm and are constructed from 40mm box steel which is welded together, ensuring maximum strength and durability for all high usage applications.

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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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LA, Long Beach Port Terminal Closures Stretch to Second Day

Supply Chain Brain

The terminal closures come as cargo volumes have dropped sharply at the Southern California ports from peak levels a year ago.

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Top 6 Logistics Software Vendors in the US for you to consider in 2023

Locus

The North America logistics market is poised to make the leap from a whopping $1.4 triillion in 2022 to $1.6 trillion by 2028, clocking a 2.4% CAGR. It’s a bonanza for industries like retail, e-commerce and other such logistics-based industries, but, as always, growth comes with its share of thorny challenges. It’s high time retailers, e-commerce platforms, 3PLs, FMCGs, and other logistics players in the US turn to cutting-edge logistics software to tackle the hurdles of this burgeon

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Podcast | Competing for the Warehouse Workforce of the Future

Supply Chain Brain

Warehouse workers are getting harder to find, hire and retain. What do they really want?

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IAG Cargo Restarts China Flights

Logistics Business Magazine

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) announces it will restart services between London-Heathrow and Beijing and Shanghai after almost two years, as China reopens its borders to tourists. From 23rd April, IAG Cargo customers will be able to export and import vital goods on a daily rotation between London-Heathrow and Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

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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.