Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

OCTOBER 19, 2021

If you think one fulfillment 3PL is as good as the next, you may be in for an unpleasant surprise when your fulfillment services provider fails you. Not all order fulfillment partners have the same capabilities or operate according to industry best practices. It can take months or more to extricate your business from an unfulfilling fulfillment relationship, so make sure you pick the best 3PL for the job upfront.

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Shipsta

OCTOBER 19, 2021

When you’re looking for the perfect procurement management software for your team, you need to consider more than just the features on offer.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2021

North American third-party logistics provider opens 11th nationwide office in ‘Motor City’ DETROIT, MI (October 19, 2021) – BlueGrace Logistics (BlueGrace), a hypergrowth, third-party logistics (3PL) provider, today announced the opening of its 11th nationwide office in Detroit, Michigan expanding their freight network to serve a growing portfolio of shipping customers and carriers.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The ATA’s advanced Seasonally Adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index for September—at 112.9 (2015=100)—headed up 2.4%, following a 0.3% August increase (downwardly revised from an original reading of 0.5%). On a year-to-date basis through September, SA tonnage is flat. ATA said that this index is comprised mainly of contract freight rather than spot market freight.

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NGT News

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Heliox will integrate its latest smart chargers with The Mobility House’s Charging and Energy management solution ChargePilot, which intelligently optimizes charging schedules at the lowest utility electricity rate, to offer a coordinated charge management solution for large scale e-bus installations. Using The Mobility House’s charging management solution, fleets powered by Heliox rapid chargers can lower […].

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Trinity Logistics takes pride in being a leading name among independent freight agents. We have many benefits to offer through our freight agent program, but the one we’d like to talk about today is education. With Continuous Improvement being one of the eight Guiding Values at Trinity, continued education is important to the company, so we ensure all Trinity Team Members receive educational opportunities, and this includes our Freight Agent network.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The report’s shipment reading—at 1.184—eked out a 0.6% annual gain, well short of August’s 12.3% annual gain, and September freight expenditures—at 3.818—increased 32.2% annually, which is off from August’s 42.2% annual gain.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The post 3 Key Takeaways from our S&OP Maturity Research appeared first on AIMMS.

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Overdrive Online

OCTOBER 19, 2021

How does $350K-plus raised for Brenner Children's hospital in Wake Forest sound? Robb Mariani was there, detailing sights and sounds from the headquarters of Bottomley Enterprises in storied Mount Airy, N.C. All in all, a "truly astonishing" event.

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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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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Located in Chicago Heights, XPO said that the new 150,000 square-foot facility is comprised of 264 dock doors, in order to accommodate high volumes and ongoing growth.

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Overdrive Online

OCTOBER 19, 2021

How does $350K-plus raised for Brenner Children's hospital in Wake Forest sound? Robb Mariani was there, detailing sights and sounds from the headquarters of Bottomley Enterprises in storied Mount Airy, N.C. All in all, a "truly astonishing" event.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Rising 8.5-cents, the national diesel average came in at $3.671 per gallon, which topped last week’s $3.586 per gallon average as the highest weekly level going back to the week of December 1, 2014, when it came in at $3.605 per gallon.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 19, 2021

With many of the world’s 400,000 merchant mariners still struggling to take time off and go home, seafarer fatigue remains a problem heading into the second holiday season of the pandemic.

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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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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 19, 2021

It is well known that Supply Chain Management (SCM) is an integral part of most businesses and is essential to its success and customer satisfaction. But what is the most significant thing to consider in Supply Chain Management? Here’s another episode we have prepared for you to understand more about this topic. Watch this: Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: 7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 19, 2021

In the midst of a growing supply chain crisis, suppliers are increasingly being forced to accept longer payment terms from buyers. Both sides are desperate to protect their cash, but the trend threatens to undermine the stability of suppliers, and can only serve to exacerbate the situation.

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NGT News

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The California State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has purchased 15 EV ARC solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging systems for public use from Beam Global, a provider of sustainable technology for EV charging, outdoor media and energy security. The systems were purchased through the California Department of General Services (DGS) Contract #1-18-61-16, which serves to […].

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Food Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Vice president of customer experience of U.S. Xpress, Julie Van De Kamp comes on the podcast and explains why it is so important to keep investing in yourself to grow your skills in the supply chain.

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Now, That's Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Retailers like H&M can’t meet demand because of delivery delays, Nike cut its sales forecasts after COVID-19 triggered factory closures and Bed Bath & Beyond has faced ongoing shipping challenges. These are just a few of the high-profile supply chain woes that organizations are facing in 2021, and Bloomberg says the situation may not improve much as we move into 2022.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Roambee Corp., a sensor-driven supply chain visibility provider, and Transporeon GmbH, a digital freight platform, announced their partnership to unite carrier telematics visibility through Sixfold and high-fidelity, multimodal shipment visibility via Roambee’s platform.

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Locus

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Can I order my medication online? This was a question that users would google more than a decade ago. That was the time when e-commerce had just started to make its presence felt globally. But as the years passed by, things have taken a drastic turn. In a post pandemic world, the google searches have since evolved to: Can I get my prescriptions the same day?

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Conger

OCTOBER 19, 2021

This is your complete guide to scissor lift safety. Safety is an important factor to consider when operating scissor lifts, like with any other equipment. So in this article, you’ll learn: How safe scissor lifts are. The top scissor lift hazards. The laws and rules governing scissor lifts. Scissor lift safety tips. And much more! Let’s dive in! Table of Contents.

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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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Loginext

OCTOBER 19, 2021

What is First Mile Delivery? And its relevance in a Transportation Management System The process of transferring a product from the manufacturing unit to the final customer is not a single-step action. There are multiple steps involved, which can be classified under three categories: 1) First Mile Delivery (usually from the origin of product […].

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MercuryGate

OCTOBER 19, 2021

As more people continue to focus on improving supply chain logistics and operations, the focus on reverse logistics management comes more into the spotlight than ever. As highlighted by Allied Market Research, reverse logistics can be “segmented into return type, it is further divided into recalls, commercial & B2B returns, repairable returns, end of use […].

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Truck News

OCTOBER 19, 2021

With supply chains under so much duress, the need for workers in trucking and logistics has never been more urgent. Our industry is essential to Canada’s economic recovery, and there’s no doubt that we need to attract younger workers to help us keep up. Trucking HR Canada’s Career ExpressWay program connects students and other young […].

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2021

MAT Foundry Group UK, a leading manufacturer of cast and machined products, has announced its move to lithium-ion in partnership with Jungheinrich. Consisting of eight companies and stretching across three continents, the MAT Foundry Group’s seven foundries produce over 350,000 tonnes of iron per year, maintaining ten machining facilities across Europe, Asia, Central and North America combining to form one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of car parts.

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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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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Penske Truck Leasing has extended their contract with Bridgestone Americas , to test, develop and deploy Bridgestone advanced fleet technology and mobility solutions. As part of the agreement, Penske will also remain a preferred customer of Bridgestone commercial tires and Bandag retread tires. "Our collaboration with Bridgestone is an important one," said Paul Rosa, senior vice president of procurement and fleet planning, Penske Truck Leasing.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Semtech and Ryoden have announced a new zero carbon asset management solution with a RE Family Microcontroller from Renesas. The solution features a Renesas RE Family microcontroller (MCU) to connect directly to the LoRa Cloud utilising Semtech’s LoRa Edge platform (LR1110), and provides enhanced security features. The addition of the LoRa Edge platform allows for geolocation capabilities driven by the world-class battery-free green energy solution and is best applied for tracking of personal va

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Freightera

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The shipment was supposed to be $200 USD. I used the class Google suggested and I am getting billed $500 more. What gives? There are two ways you can go wrong with selecting a class for your shipment. You can either select a class too high for your order, or too low. In either case, you’re likely to end up paying too much for your shipment. Below, we’re about to tell you a story of one of our clients that had exactly this happen to them.

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