Talking Logistics

JULY 26, 2022

Trend #1: While route guides are performing better, inflationary and deflationary pressures on rates have never been more challenging to synthesize into a confident rate outlook. First-tender acceptance ratios are up over 20% YoY in June, and by all accounts, rate inflation has been put on hold heading into Q3 2022. This bodes well for. Read more 3 Freight Trends + Strategies Shippers Need to Know from Q2 2022.

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Logistics Matter

JULY 8, 2022

There is no shortage of ways that the continued shift to eCommerce has changed the retail business landscape. From digital storefronts to same-day delivery, increased automation to 24/7 customer service, the unique and rapidly evolving demands placed on modern retailers has pushed many businesses to the tipping point. To help keep up with these demands, […].

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JULY 21, 2022

When you partner with a fulfillment company, a great deal of work moves from your plate to their plate. You’ll want to understand fulfillment costs to assess the ROI of your relationship. In this blog post, we will examine pick and pack warehouse fees and give you a clear understanding of what these fees entail.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 25, 2022

Kary Jablonski and Joe Lynch discuss Trucker Tools. Kary is the CEO of Trucker Tools, the leading carrier relationship management platform that helps brokers grow their carrier network, book loads digitally, track freight, and build enduring relationships with carriers to drive reuse.

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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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Food Logistics

JULY 7, 2022

For many businesses, choosing the right refrigerant and system makes a great impact across the board—from energy savings to the bottom line, as well as their ability to expand their customer base.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 6, 2022

How can companies unlock new value in transportation management? By becoming more data driven in their decision making. That is the focus of a multi-part video seminar we are producing in partnership with Transporeon (a Talking Logistics sponsor) on data-driven decision making. The seminar is based on the research report “From Gut Feelings to Data-Driven.

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Logistics Matter

JULY 21, 2022

The Does LogisticsMatter? Podcast is all about trends and innovations in supply chain and logistics. This episode features Hermann Ude, former CEO of DHL Global Forwarding and Chairman of the Supervisory board of Transporeon and Gruziana Hoxha, Executive Director Carrier Management at Transporeon. Developments and Challenges in Freight Forwarding Freight Forwarding has changed a lot […].

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JULY 26, 2022

While many people love Los Angeles for its movies, logisticians and eTailers have come to love the City of Angels for its eCommerce fulfillment benefits. In this article, we’ll discuss the many advantages of having a fulfillment center in Los Angeles, while exploring some of the associated challenges that you need to be wary of.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 4, 2022

As we appear to be emerging from our worst healthcare crisis in a century, many experts have assumed that people would eagerly return to work. But that is simply not happening. .

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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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Food Logistics

JULY 29, 2022

Trailer pool technology connects shippers, carriers and receivers to enable visibility of what is happening with the trailer pool in real time at each of the facilities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2022

Across the global business ecosystem, sourcing and retaining top talent labor is of utmost importance. This is no less true of the supply chain industry, which must manage high customer demand while simultaneously experiencing unprecedented labor issues. What’s more, the physical rigors and repetitive nature of supply chain work are creating massive challenges when it comes to employee retention.

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Logistics Brief Submitted Articles

JULY 26, 2022

Op-Ed from Neil Cawse, CEO and Founder of Geotab about Real World Data Insights are Critical to Electrification Progress.

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NGT News

JULY 13, 2022

The City of Mobile, Ala., has ordered a Mack LR Electric Class 8 refuse vehicle: the city’s first electric vehicle to operate in its fleet of 26 refuse trucks. Mobile received funds from the Volkswagen lawsuit settlement to enable the purchase of the truck. The city plans to continue to seek grants to help with […]. The post Alabama City Fleet Deploying Mack LR Electric Refuse Truck appeared first on NGT News.

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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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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JULY 19, 2022

Dean Maciuba served UPS and FedEx for over 37 years, working in senior sales and operations roles. His experience gives him a unique and in-depth view into nearly all aspects of small parcel shipping, including the role of parcel carriers and fulfillment service providers. Dean is currently the Managing Partner, United States, for Crossroads Parcel Consulting , where he is responsible for managing consulting initiatives in the US.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 13, 2022

In recent years, consumers have become increasingly interested in shopping sustainably. With that increasing interest has come a lot of confusion — 64% of Americans are willing to pay more for sustainable products, but 26% don’t know how to identify them.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

JULY 2, 2022

Aside from keeping an eye on the numbers at the pumps, tire experts advise keeping a close eye on tire pressure to help maximize fuel economy at a time when fuel prices have reached historic highs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 11, 2022

Goods-to-Man Robot at an Amazon Warehouse. Last Tuesday, Amazon issued a press release that highlighted the company’s investments across its global operations network to provide fast delivery for customers. Prime Day is July 12 th and 13 th. On Prime Day, Prime members in 20 countries have access to deals on everything from top national brands to products from third-party sellers.

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Overdrive Online

JULY 19, 2022

A very small number of states in 2021 show inspection levels at or above 2019, as a new emphasis in some on Level 3 driver inspections following traffic stops pushes moving violations to new heights. Download the 2022 CSA's Data Trail update for more.

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NGT News

JULY 11, 2022

Mullen Automotive Inc., an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has signed a binding agreement with DelPack Logistics LLC (DPL), an Amazon Delivery Service Partner, for DPL to purchase up to 600 Mullen Class 2 EV cargo vans over the next 18 months. The vans will be fully homologated for the United States. The first 300 fully […]. The post DelPack Logistics Orders 600 Electric Cargo Vans from Mullen Automotive appeared first on NGT News.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JULY 28, 2022

If you're looking to improve throughput in your B2C warehousing operations, setting productivity standards may do the trick. Many brands do not set such standards, but those that do see a 10% to 15% uptick in throughput.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 11, 2022

About 70,000 truck owner-operators who form the bedrock of California’s transport industry are in limbo as state-level labor rules start applying to them, creating another choke point in stressed U.S. supply chains.

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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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Commercial Carrier Journal

JULY 21, 2022

After 5 years of steady declines in several drug categories, positivity rates based on urine drug tests for the federally mandated, safety-sensitive workforce (including truck drivers) increased in 2021.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2022

The nation’s highways can be a dangerous place. A few years back, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article highlighting a very important loophole protecting impaired truckers that was about to close. The closing of this loophole was a very important step towards highway safety. Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve read about another danger on US roadways: chameleon carriers.

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Truck News

JULY 14, 2022

The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) welcomes the opportunity to work with the National Supply Chain Task Force and is thankful for the partnership and chance to work together to make Canada’s supply chain stronger. The PMTC is the only national Canadian association dedicated to representing the views and interest of Canada’s private […].

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NGT News

JULY 20, 2022

C2A Security, a provider of electric vehicle-focused cybersecurity solutions, has released EVSec, a new cybersecurity management system that automates cybersecurity for the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, which includes the vehicle, charging station, grid and their communications protocol. EVSec breaks down communication silos and enables sharing and collaboration of the entire cybersecurity process in the complex […].

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One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JULY 7, 2022

Slumberkins, an educational children's brand, is on the INC 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 11, 2022

It’s getting complicated for investors in semiconductors, with last year’s big chip shortage morphing into an inventory glut for some companies, and others getting caught up in geopolitics.

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Overdrive Online

JULY 19, 2022

The Pride & Polish virtual truck beauty show gives contestants a chance to show off their rigs and be chosen by their peers as the best of the best. Submissions are being accepted through Sept. 5. Enter your rig for 2022 show-season bragging rights.

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