September, 2021

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California Port Congestion Woes Continue as Peak Season Hits

West Coast and California Logistics

When shipping freight into California, or anywhere in the U.S. for that matter, you may feel that you’re leaping over one hurdle after another to deliver your goods to market. The current California port congestion crisis is one of the biggest hurdles right now. In this article, we’ll examine why the current freight system congestion is so severe, and why it’s lasted so long.

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Global Logistics Report - Sept 2021

Logistics Brief Submitted Articles

The Global Freight Market continues to be strained. To say that Global freight has had its challenges, may very well be the understatement of the century

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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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Rising transportation and supply chain costs are driving industrial real estate leasing activity

Logistics Management

Data recently issued by Los Angeles-based industrial real estate developer CBRE indicated that leasing volume for the United States industrial market is on track for a new annual record in 2021, with total activity through July, at 587 million square-feet (SF), a 52% annual gain.

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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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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

The state of the trucking market in 2021 is uncertain, filled with risk, and continues to evolve, making logistics management challenging.? Let’s consider these top factors affecting the trucking market, their implications on supply chains and how they are driving change within the industry. . Capacity Constraints Continue to Arise. Capacity constraints continue to come under microscope as shippers look for a better understanding to the state of the market.

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DeepWay Debuts Smart Energy Truck to Automate Road Freight

NGT News

DeepWay, a Baidu-backed company, has unveiled Xingtu, a smart new energy heavy-duty truck with a computing power of more than 500 TOPS and ultra-long-distance sensing capabilities of more than 1 kilometer. This announcement marks Baidu’s entry into the global freight market. The truck is powered by Baidu’s AI technology stack and the Baidu Apollo autonomous […].

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The role that ERP systems can take in helping IM&E

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

There’s no doubt that the COVID pandemic has led to major changes in the way companies work. It has also emphasized how fragile supply chains really are. Manufacturers have realized that while they may aim to be stable, what they really need is to be agile. How rapidly can you adapt if something changes quickly like it has done? How do you ensure delivery if once reliable supply chains break?

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Shippers Are Investing in Tech, Nearshoring to Bounce Back From Covid

Supply Chain Brain

Stuck in a loop of fluctuating demand, capacity problems and ongoing disruptions, shippers and third-party logistics providers say they’re investing in technology that connects people, processes and information to navigate supply chain challenges, according to a new study.

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Truckers join U.S. Chamber of Commerce in push for $1 trillion infrastructure deal

Logistics Management

?The trucking industry is joining other business lobbying groups for a late push to pass the bipartisan $1 trillion roads and bridges infrastructure plan and leave a much larger $3.5 trillion “human infrastructure” package to another day.

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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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Just how many containers of cargo are stuck off California’s coast?

ShipLilly

Just how many containers of cargo are stuck off California’s coast? Credit: Greg Miller, Senior Editor Follow on Twitter. Tuesday, September 21, 2021 from American Shipper. With around 70 container ships loaded with cargo now waiting at anchor or drifting off the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, how deep of a hole are the terminals actually in? To answer that question, American Shipper analyzed data from the Marine Exchange of Southern California on exactly which ships are stuck out there.

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Data Tips for Supply Chain Network Design Part I: Preparation

AIMMS

The post Data Tips for Supply Chain Network Design Part I: Preparation appeared first on AIMMS.

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Dayton, Ohio-based Guy Archer named Trucker Talent Search winner

Overdrive Online

Archer, who drives for Airgas USA, performed his original song, "Heavy Load," for the finale, which streamed live on Sept. 16. He won a full day of recording sessions at Jay's Place Recording studio in Nashville.

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Executive guide to ERP Part 5: The steps in ERP implementation

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

When an organization implements an ERP system , the role of the executive decision-maker is critical in the way the project runs. If you have been involved with several ERP projects, you can tell a well-run project. There is a sense of excitement and optimism, people have a positive outlook about the new system, there is active participation in discussions, and as decisions are made by the decision-makers, people quickly move on to the next topic on the list.

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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.

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From Nairobi to Ningbo: The Supply Shocks Spanning Globe

Supply Chain Brain

From high-class problems to difficulties finding life’s necessities, the pandemic has convulsed global supply chains on such a scale that few industries, socio-economic classes or regions are immune.

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Echo Global Logistics CEO Waggoner takes a look at various market conditions

Logistics Management

Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with Doug Waggoner, CEO of Chicago-based Echo Global Logistics about various topics, including: the state of the freight economy, a look at the upcoming Peak Season, the the trucking market, and M&A, among others.

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A2GO Autonomous Shuttle Service Debuts in Michigan

NGT News

May Mobility, Mcity and Ann Arbor SPARK have launched A2GO, a new autonomous vehicle (AV) shuttle service serving the Ann Arbor community. The free shuttle service is available to the public beginning Oct. 11, 2021, thanks in part to a grant through the mobility efforts of the state of Michigan. Additional partners on A2GO include […]. The post A2GO Autonomous Shuttle Service Debuts in Michigan appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Network Design to Support Long Term Growth at La-Z-Boy

AIMMS

The post Supply Chain Network Design to Support Long Term Growth at La-Z-Boy appeared first on AIMMS.

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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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'Semper Fi': Michael and Jackie Wallace's custom big-bunk 2007 Freightliner Coronado

Overdrive Online

Apart from a sleeper extension from 70 to 120 inches by Evans Add Ons some years ago, the Wallace owner-operator team's biggest adds were geared toward max efficiency.

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Technology innovations shaping the future of ERP

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Businesses today are required to deal with technological advancements occurring at a pace never experienced before. ERP systems continue to remain the epicenter of business systems. An ERP software system is often one of the most significant investments a company will have to make. Not only is it a major financial decision, but it’s also a practical one that can impact all parts of your business, like sales, accounting, manufacturing, marketing and more.

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E-Commerce Platform Provider Comgem Launches Three New Solutions for SMEs

Supply Chain Brain

Comgem, an e-commerce platform provider, launched three new products and a website to help U.K. small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) sell more products and services with less effort.

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O’Brien, Vairma vie for top Teamsters post in post-Hoffa era

Logistics Management

For the first time in 23 years, someone other than a Hoffa will lead the 1.4 million- member Teamsters union in a closely watched election this fall that could have implications for shippers in the freight and small package sector. Ballots will be mailed out Oct. 1. The winner is expected to be announced around Nov. 15.

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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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Three Inventory Management Tips to Reduce Retail Costs | PLS Logistics Services

PLS Logistics

The COVID-19 pandemic has irrevocably altered the e-commerce environment. As a result, new market demands are straining retail supply chains worldwide due to strong digitalization and the exponential expansion of internet shopping.

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New pay equity rules arrive for federally regulated fleets

Truck News

For every dollar a man earns in Canada, a woman earns 89 cents. It goes without saying that women and men should receive equal pay for equal work. An employer’s failure to ensure the equal treatment of its employees may result in a discrimination complaint under human rights laws – but it is up to […].

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FMCSA boss nominee Joshi weighs in on the COVID hours waiver, trucking oversight, port congestion, more

Overdrive Online

During a confirmation hearing Wednesday, Senators questioned how Meera Joshi would handle a number of issues, including supply chain efficiency, potential future HOS waivers, FMCSA’s oversight of new entrant motor carriers, port congestion and more.

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Step-by-step Guide: How to Ship Liquids

GoShip Blog

Shipping liquids requires careful and secure packaging to avoid leaks that can ruin your item and other packages being shipped. To avoid the stress and expenses that come with product returns and refunds, take a look at our tips and tricks to ship liquids successfully. What kinds of liquids are you shipping? While freight carriers will allow most liquids, some liquids are considered to be dangerous.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.

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West Coast Logjam Has Enough Containers to Cross Half the U.S.

Supply Chain Brain

The number of container ships waiting to enter the biggest U.S. gateway for trade with Asia reached an all-time high of 65 vessels late last week, carrying potential payloads of cargo boxes that would stretch halfway across the country if lined up end to end.

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UPS provides a look into its Peak Season playbook

Logistics Management

For UPS, providing service levels it prides itself on, is a key part in its approach to the 2021 Peak Season and beyond.

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California Governor Signs Climate Action and Renewable Energy Bills

NGT News

At the site of the KNP Complex in Sequoia National Park, Gov. Gavin Newsom has highlighted the California Comeback Plan’s over $15 billion climate package – the largest such investment in state history – tackling a wide array of climate impacts facing the state. The Governor signed legislation outlining investments in a package that included […].