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How to Ship an Engine

GoShip Blog

Many people are hesitant to ship engines and transmissions. They’re bulky, heavy, and irregularly shaped. They also contain potentially hazardous liquids and oils. Despite these concerns, engines are actually one of the easiest items to ship! They’re durable machines that can handle the shipping process with ease. With that in mind, there are a few things you have to keep in mind when shipping engines, such as prepping and packing for safe shipment.

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The Freight RFP Process is Broken – Let’s Fix It with Maggie Petrovic

The Logistics of Logistics

The Freight RFP Process is Broken – Let’s Fix It with Maggie Petrovic. Maggie Petrovic and Joe Lynch discuss the freight RFP process is broken – let’s fix it. Maggie is the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Emerge , a company that is Reinventing Freight Procurement. About Maggie Petrovic. Maggie Petrovic joined Emerge just over a year ago following 8 years with Coyote Logistics as Director of Enterprise Sales.

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Outsourced Fulfillment: Do You Need an On-Site Fulfillment Representative?

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

If you’re new to using outsourced fulfillment services, you might hesitate to turn over complete control of your fulfillment operation without some guaranteed supervision. Some eCommerce sellers choose to place a fulfillment representative on-site at the fulfillment center to keep a dedicated line of communication open and ensure that the third party logistics provider (3PL) performs as expected.

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Supply Chain Risk Management: 7 Challenges Driving Increased Interest in Managed Service

Logistics Viewpoints

Disruption has been the name of the game for more than a year as supply chain leaders have been dealing with changing buyer behaviors, inventory management challenges, labor shortages, weather and pandemic-related uncertainty, cyber security threats and capacity constraints that continue to create significant supply chain volatility. With peak shipping season approaching, companies continue to face supply chain risk as the pressure increases to meet customer and delivery expectations without add

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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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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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10 Questions a Product Fulfillment House Should Ask When Quoting Your Business.

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Whether you’re outsourcing fulfillment for the first time or looking for a new 3PL, expect a lot of questions when you talk to prospective partners. As the saying goes, the devil is in the details. The best product fulfillment houses will be just as curious about your business as you are about theirs. They need in-depth information about your products, markets and operations to determine if they’re a good match for your company and arrive at an accurate price for their services.

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Mobile Warehouse Robotics: Flexible Automation Enables Resilient Operations

Logistics Viewpoints

Earlier this month, I wrote an article about the diverse range of mobile warehouse robotics solutions available in the market today. Although the solutions vary greatly, they’re alike in the ability to offer greater flexibility than many of the traditional automation alternatives. The ability to adapt automation to changing requirements is increasingly important to warehouse operators due in large part to the rapid and unpredictable change that has been occurring in recent years (even prior to C

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Google taps project44 to be initial real-time visibility provider for supply chain platform

Logistics Management

The company said that through this partnership project44 will become the first strategic partner for real-time transportation visibility to integrate its capabilities into the Google Cloud Supply Chain Twin offering—which optimizes planning and decision-making by orchestrating supply chain data from enterprise business systems, partners, and public sources and enables shippers to bring together data from multiple sources and require less partner integration time than traditional API-based integr

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Warehouse AI Isn't Hitting Its Potential, Study Says

Supply Chain Brain

Artificial intelligence is a warehouse "game changer," but organizations are struggling to use it optimally, according to a study from Lucas Systems Inc.

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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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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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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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UPS is set to acquire Roadie, in deal with an eye on the last mile

Logistics Management

Late last week, one global Atlanta-based company purchased a smaller Atlanta-based one, with freight transportation and logistics titan UPS announcing it entered into an agreement to acquire Roadie, and on-the-way delivery service with the nation’s largest local same-day footprint.

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Why ‘Reborn in Digital’ Manufacturers Will Outpace the Competition

Supply Chain Brain

As Industry 4.0 has transformed manufacturing, a new kind of participant has emerged: the “reborn in digital” company.

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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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Happening Now: Will Vaccine Mandate Keep Drivers Away?

West Coast and California Logistics

According to an article in the Wall Street Journal , trucking companies are concerned that the new federal vaccination and testing mandate which seeks to curb the spread of COVID-19 may keep drivers away from available trucking positions.

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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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What the Clean Label Trend Means for 3PLs

Food Logistics

Clean label products increase in the food industry, as consumers look for healthier products. But what does this mean for the 3PLs that transport them?

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Consumers Are Out for ‘Revenge.’ How Should Retailers and Suppliers Respond?

Supply Chain Brain

And now, after a year and a half of lockdowns, countless business closures and severe shortages of both essential and non-essential goods, comes the revenge economy.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

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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U.S.-bound shipments see continued gains in August, reports Panjiva

Logistics Management

Total August U.S.-bound shipments—at 1,353,550—increased 3.1% annually and were 23.2% above 2019’s 1,098,272. And containerized freight imports—at 3,016,706 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units)—headed up 11.2% annually (and up 18.1% compared to August 2019) and were up 4.4%, from July to August.

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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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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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Shipping Insiders Caution Against New Capacity as Prices Surge

Supply Chain Brain

Shipowners and financiers should avoid sinking money into new container vessels despite a global crunch because record orders have driven up prices, according to industry insiders.

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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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Kansas City Southern says it is leaning towards revised offer from CP

Logistics Management

The respective pursuits of Class I railroad carrier Kansas City Southern (CN) by Canadian Class Is CP and Canadian National (CN) appears to have reached the end of the line, with KCS announcing on September 12 that its Board of Directors has indicated that the revised offer submitted by CP is a “Company Superior Proposal.

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Looking back on 9/11's lasting trucking legacy

Overdrive Online

This retrospective on trucking history post-9/11 comes on the occasion of the 20th anniversary. While impacts of that event are impossible to exhaustively chronicle, Overdrive found shifts in security protocols, driver camaraderie, freight, and more.

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Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) and the inflection point for digital manufacturing

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, some of the challenges it posed to manufacturing and distribution were new. But, in truth, it’s more accurate to say that the pandemic exposed weaknesses that had existed years before the public health crisis exploded. I should know. I grew up in manufacturing. My family owned a manufacturing operation, so […]. The post Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) and the inflection point for digital manufacturing appeared first on SYSPRO US.

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Watch: Building Resilience in the Face of Supply Chain Disruptions

Supply Chain Brain

Andrew Breckenridge, executive vice president of Fortna, tells how supply chain executives can engage in long-term planning to mitigate future risk, even as they’re battling the crisis of the moment.

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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Echo Global Logistics is going private, will be acquired by The Jordan Company

Logistics Management

Chicago-based third-party logistics and technology-enabled transportation services provider Echo Global Logistics announced late last week it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by global private equity firm The Jordan Company for $48.25 per share, with an equity value of roughly $1.3 billion.

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Central Ohio Transit Authority Adds 18 New Flyer Buses to Fleet

NGT News

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) has exercised options to purchase 18 Xcelsior compressed natural gas (CNG) 40-foot, heavy-duty transit buses from NFI’s New Flyer of America Inc. The award follows COTA’s second option conversion of 28 CNG buses, delivered earlier this year. The options were exercised from a five-year contract originally announced in 2018 […].

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Want the best out of your ERP? Here’s what you need to know:

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

A successful ERP solution is the foundation on which companies can launch new initiatives, streamline and improve existing operations, reduce costs, and grow the bottom line. But even the best ERP solutions count for nothing if they are not utilized properly. ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) provides the platform to automate, integrate, and digitize business processes. […].

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