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The Last Mile Logistics Nightmare of Fines, Booted, and Towed Vehicles

Logistics Viewpoints

Megan Broccoli, CEO of Voi. It is not easy being a last mile carrier; last mile is the last step of the delivery process when a parcel is moved from a hub near a consumer to its final destination. In addition to pressure to deliver on time, the driver shortage, and accidents, carriers face surprisingly high traffic, toll road, and parking fines. If they are not quick enough in paying these fines, their delivery vehicles may be booted or even towed.

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What’s Up with Dooner

The Logistics of Logistics

What’s Up with Dooner. Dooner and Joe Lynch discuss what’s up with Dooner. Dooner talked about the launch of FreightWave’s latest media venture, “Back the Truck Up”, which is being hailed as the “Barstool Sports of Freight.”. About Dooner. Dooner is currently creating new podcast, radio, video, and multimedia content for FreightWaves.

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Russian Invasion Creates Ripple Effect Through Supply Chains

Food Logistics

Despite how and when the Russia/Ukraine War ends, the impacts are already being felt by many supply chains, leading to production stoppages, port closures and other bottlenecks sure to create additional supply chain disruptions for months to come.

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Tai TMS Leverages Industry Expertise to Provide Brokerages with the Opportunity to Scale Growth

Parade

We love to shine a spotlight on transportation and logistics companies that are making waves with new technology, bringing the supply chain into the future, and helping companies meet their goals. Today, we’re handing out a round of applause for the folks at Tai TMS, one of our TMS partners. Tai TMS Helps Brokerages of All Sizes Scale Tai TMS’s dedicated team is constantly innovating, finding new ways to help their brokerage customers succeed.

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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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BlueGrace Logistics Appoints Francoise Caraguel as Chief People Officer

Blue Grace Logistics

Dedicated role oversees recruitment, training, and engagement as part of senior leadership team. Tampa, FL (March 2, 2022) – BlueGrace Logistics (BlueGrace), a hypergrowth, Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider, today announced the appointment of Francoise Caraguel as Chief People Officer. As part of the executive team, Caraguel will report to CEO Bobby Harris and lead all aspects of human resources strategy including talent acquisition and recruitment, onboarding, and training, continued lear

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Diving In: What Shippers Need to Know About 2022 Transportation Strategies

Talking Logistics

Benjamin Franklin famously said that “If you fail to plan, you’re planning to fail.” While this is certainly true, it doesn’t mean that coming up with a plan and an executable strategy is easy, especially in a very volatile and uncertain market like we are experiencing currently. So, if you’re a transportation executive, what are. Read more Diving In: What Shippers Need to Know About 2022 Transportation Strategies.

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U.S. Eyes Strict Emissions Rules for Heavy-Duty Trucks

Supply Chain Brain

The Biden administration is moving to enact stringent new emissions regulations for large trucks that have been operating for more than a decade under standards environmentalists complain are too lax.

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Know the legal implications of distracted driving

Truck News

In honor of the fact that April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, it seems like a good idea to bring another update on the seemingly endless attempts to avoid convictions. The statistics continue to be eye-opening. Think Insure Canada has reported that: An accident is 23 times more likely to occur if the driver is […].

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Growth opportunities for the manufacturing CFO

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SYSPRO surveyed CFOs and finance leaders in a variety of industries and learned that they’ve had to undertake a more flexible role than in previous years. The tumultuous trading climates of 2020 and 2021 have necessitated agility, and a need to spearhead strategic, innovative, and risk-based financial focus. To stay competitive and support the modern CFO , organizations must invest in their financial leaders’ skills and competencies.

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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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Analysis: Why the Biden Administration is Not Being Honest About Supply Chain Issues

MTS Logistics

As many noticed, the supply chain came into the prime spotlight when it was prominently mentioned in U.S. President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address last week. In politics, it can of course be necessary at times to portray events as relatively simple in order to reach a wider audience. However, when the speech and the underlying fact sheet is studied more closely, it unfortunately contains a range of misconceptions about how the shipping industry works.

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Watch: Elevating Women to Supply Chain Leadership

Supply Chain Brain

Meredith Singletary, senior director of HR with DHL Supply Chain, discusses what needs to be done to increase participation of women in leadership roles in supply chain and logistics.

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New Flyer Incorporates Hexagon Purus’ Hydrogen Cylinders into Xcelsior Buses

NGT News

Hexagon Purus has been selected as a partner for the second year in a row by New Flyer of America Inc. and New Flyer Canada ULC (collectively New Flyer). Hexagon Purus will supply high-pressure hydrogen storage cylinders for New Flyer’s zero-emission Xcelsior CHARGE H2 hydrogen fuel cell electric transit buses in 2022. Total contract value […].

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Watch: Decarbonizing Freight Movement in North America

Supply Chain Brain

Mike Roeth, executive director of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE), details advances in technology that can result in lower carbon emissions, improved fuel economy and reduced costs for truckers.

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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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Volvo Trucks’ Route Planning, Connected Tech Tools Help Managers Navigate Fleet Operations

NGT News

Volvo Trucks North America is introducing two new technology tools to support customers in successfully deploying Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 models into their fleet operations. The new route planning and connected technology tools are designed to help customers maximize performance capabilities and benefits of the zero-tailpipe emission Volvo VNR Electric model.

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[Video] Diving In: What Shippers Need to Know About 2022 Transportation Strategies

Talking Logistics

Benjamin Franklin famously said that “If you fail to plan, you’re planning to fail.” This is certainly true, but it doesn’t mean that coming up with a plan and strategy is easy, especially in a very volatile and uncertain market. Nonetheless, if you’re a transportation executive, what do you need to think about and consider. Read more [Video] Diving In: What Shippers Need to Know About 2022 Transportation Strategies.

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Freight Brokers Optimistic on Gross-Margin Expansion

Food Logistics

A new report from Bloomberg and Truckstop.com reveals brokers plan to capitalize on wider margins and almost 60% are optimistic about gross-margin expansion over the next six months.

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The Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Assessing the Fallout on the Supply Chain and Logistics Industries

Material Handling and Logistics

Freight capacity is likely to be one of the foremost supply chain challenges companies will need to solve.

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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Buckle Down: No Relief From Supply Chain Woes Anytime Soon

Supply Chain Brain

Global supply chains are unlikely to see relief from congestion, disruption, labor shortages and skyrocketing costs anytime soon.

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The Federal Maritime Commission needs your inputs on demurrage and detention

Shipping and Freight Resource

Demurrage and Detention charges, the pain in the posterior, the bane of existence for BCOs, the mega bone of contention between carriers and customers, just got some more attention from the authorities. The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM), seeking comments from the trade (public) whether they should require common carriers and marine terminal operators to include certain minimum information with regards to demurrage and detention billings

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BIFA supports National Careers Week

Logistics Business Magazine

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is supporting this week’s National Careers Week 2022 with a series of events aimed at demonstrating its commitment to promoting careers in logistics. National Careers Week 2022 runs from 7th to 12 March and is a celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK. The aim is to provide a focus for careers guidance activity at an important stage in the academic calendar to help support young people leaving education.

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How Real Madrid wants to ensure satisfaction inside and outside the rebuilt stadium through optimised logistics

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

I visited Madrid for the first time in March 2018 for a short city trip. It was my first journey to the Iberian Peninsula. I found very cheap tickets on the internet and so the stay was also planned very spontaneously. The night before departure, I thought about what sights I would like to see within these three days. As a sports fan, I immediately thought of Real Madrid.

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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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Venray DC leased to CEVA Logistics

Logistics Business Magazine

SEGRO , a leading owner, manager and developer of modern warehouses and industrial property, has fully leased SEGRO Logistics Centre Venray to CEVA Logistics Netherlands. “We are pleased to welcome CEVA Logistics Netherlands to this new development. The brand new centre was completed at the end of February, so CEVA can immediately start delivering flexibility and capacity to existing operations,” says Eelco Ouwerkerk, head of SEGRO Netherlands. “We are delighted with SEGRO’s ne

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Freight Invoice Processing: How to Save Time With Carrier Self-Billing

MercuryGate

Transportation carbon emissions are a major threat to the planet, and left unchecked, they have the potential to cause vast devastation and limit the abilities of humanity to thrive. Carbon emissions have risen in recent years, but as social media has grown and politics have evolved, ESG initiatives have become more commonplace. The post Freight Invoice Processing: How to Save Time With Carrier Self-Billing appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Century Logistics acquired by Metro Supply Chain

Logistics Business Magazine

Metro Supply Chain Holdings (UK) Limited , a division of Canadian-based Metro Supply Chain, has acquired Century Logistics , a long-standing third-party logistics provider based in Suffolk, UK. “We welcome Century Logistics to the Metro Supply Chain team. Century’s wide capabilities and customer-focused culture complement Metro Supply Chain’s strengths as a strategic supply chain solutions partner to some of the world’s fastest-growing and most reputable brands,” explains Martin Graham, Group Pr

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How to Leverage Real-time GPS Tracking With Hired Haulers

Trux

Construction professionals are up against some hefty challenges in the next couple of years. We know, we know. It’s beginning to sound like a broken record.

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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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transport logistic and TIACA organise joint San Francisco event

Logistics Business Magazine

From 22 to 25 March 2022, the global air cargo and logistics industry will meet at the 2+2 event in San Francisco. The air cargo sector proved to be a safeguard for global supply chains during the pandemic and secured the supply of important medical and industrial goods. At the face-to-face event, leading industry representatives and experts will discuss the lessons learned from the pandemic and other current topics such as digitalisation, sustainability, and UAVs directly in Silicon Valley.

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Cost to Serve at a Glance: 9 Steps to Success & 5 Mistakes to Avoid

Logistics Bureau

How is your knowledge of cost to serve and the process of CTS analysis? If you feel you would have to say “it’s pretty sketchy,” don’t worry. You’re not alone. In our work with clients, we often come across companies that have never had a handle on their cost-to-serve, and need extensive guidance in executing the necessary analysis. There’s usually a pleasant surprise in store for these businesses once they conduct a CTS study though.

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Transporeon partners with BlueBox Systems

Logistics Business Magazine

Supply chain digitalisation expert Transporeon and air freight real-time tracking platform provider BlueBox Systems are now working on joint solutions to enable even more transparency in air freight. In an industry such as logistics, where increasingly precise figures and schedules are the order of the day, digitalisation is the logical consequence in terms of further development and optimisation of supply chains.