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Inventory is a ‘high risk’ for retailers: Morgan Stanley

Supply Chain and Logistics

A study by Morgan Stanley consultants indicates that there is way too much inventory in retail outlets. They believe it’s an overshoot of almost 20%.

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Reverse Logistics Solutions by 3PL Links

3PL Links

Reverse Logistics Solutions | Image Source: dreamstime.com. Dealing with customer feedback is most businesses’ least favorite task. Today’s supply chain managers are primarily concerned with streamlining the movement of goods from suppliers to customers. Reverse logistics is in the same predicament as the product inflow into warehouses 20 years ago, when businesses were more concerned with the product outflow.

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What to Know About a Yard Management System

Logistics Viewpoints

The network effect is at the heart of supply chain transformation. Essentially, the network effect exists when all components of the supply chain technology ecosystem work together to improve the performance of the end-to-end supply chain. A yard management system (YMS) is an integral component of this technology ecosystem. As part of our Supply Chain 101 series, we bring you a beginner’s guide to various supply chain technologies.

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Overcoming Supply Shortages to Optimize Production and Maximize Revenue

Supply Chain Brain

For brands and manufacturers to be responsive to near-term demand fluctuations, they must first achieve a greater level of connectivity and visibility from their end-to-end supply ecosystem.

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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 Fishtail Story with Marc Held

The Logistics of Logistics

Marc Held and Joe Lynch discuss the Fishtail story. Marc is the Co-founder and CEO of Fishtail, a Boston based fintech company that empowers freight forwarders to finance the movement and procurement of goods – for small and medium businesses (SMBs) around the world. About Marc Held. Marc is a serial entrepreneur, specializing in applying advanced artificial intelligence and IoT to the supply chain industry.

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AI in Supply Chains: People Will Always Be Needed

Trinity Logistics

The following is an opinion article on AI in supply chains, written by Russ Felker , Chief of Technology (CTO) of Trinity Logistics. Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow its presence in our everyday lives, businesses, and now, supply chains. In a recent MHI Annual Industry Report , 17 percent of respondents said they use AI, with another 45 percent stating they will begin using it in the next five years.

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An Overview of the Resin Market and Long-Term Analysis

MTS Logistics

Shippers have many questions around every market, but resin is a hot commodity that brings about its own questions. How did the resin market perform last year amid congesting and operational issues worldwide? How will the resin market move forward as port congestion and terminal issues finally appearing to ease? We take a look at these questions and more in this blog post.

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As supply chain problems persist, preventive maintenance is key to TCO

Fleet Owner

Spending on scheduled maintenance can help reduce fleets’ total cost of ownership—and it also assists with driver satisfaction, reassuring them that their trucks are well-maintained and setting them up for success.

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REPOST: The Tive Story with Krenar Komoni

The Logistics of Logistics

Krenar Komoni and Joe Lynch discuss the Tive story. Krenar is the CEO and founder of Tive , a leading provider of real-time supply chain visibility insights that help logistics professionals actively manage their in-transit shipments’ location and condition. About Krenar Komoni. Krenar Komoni has developed breakthrough ideas in data analytics, logistics, and electronics design for nearly 20 years.

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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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Digitizing & designing smart transport for new India | Thoughts,Conversations & Insights

Logistics Brief Submitted Articles

What was the last item you purchased online? Remember when you received it at your doorstep? From one click purchase to the delivery – What all actually goes behind the scene? We might have taken this for granted but Transportation & Logistics players are working relentlessly in this journey to meet our regular needs from … Continue reading Digitizing & designing smart transport for new India ?

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Mitigating Supply-Side Service Risks with AI

Talking Logistics

In September, 2021, we asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are all supply chain and logistics executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies – “Is your company becoming more supply driven?” A majority of the respondents (58%) said that they had become more supply driven in response to current market.

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Why Cybersecurity Has Never Been More Important for the Supply Chain Sector

Supply Chain Brain

Employee negligence and error are among the most significant cybersecurity liabilities for companies in the supply chain sector. Here are some pointers on how companies can empower employees to defend supply chains.

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Retail Delivery Trends with Matt Schultz

The Logistics of Logistics

Matt Schultz and Joe Lynch discuss retail delivery trends. Matt is Vice President of Logistics Partnerships at OneRail , an Orlando-based last mile transportation visibility solution providing shippers with Amazon-level dependability and speed. About Matt Schultz. Matt Schultz is Vice President of Logistic Partnerships at OneRail. OneRail is an Orlando-based last mile transportation visibility solution providing shippers with Amazon-level dependability and speed.

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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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For Many, the Annual Freight Bid Season is Not “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”

Logistics Viewpoints

Tis the season to be jolly – unless you are overwhelmed with the many tasks traditionally associated with the annual freight Request for Proposal ( RFP ) season. For decades, shippers have sought proposals and awarded contract lanes to carriers. Shippers and carriers have described the process as time-consuming, and the results are often obsolete three months into a year-long contract due to market dynamics.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 21, 2022)

Talking Logistics

After writing about it since January on Talking Logistics, I’m sure you’re all wondering: How did the JDRF Death Valley Ride go last weekend? I’ll let these photos speak for themselves. Overall, it was a fun and inspiring event! Due to floods in Death Valley several weeks ago, the course was changed to avoid closed. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 21, 2022).

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Emissions soar at Port of Los Angeles in 2021

Supply Chain and Logistics

Last year the increase in emissions at the Port of Los Angeles was due to the extreme congestion at the port. ships were stacked up nearby, waiting to unload. And congestion in the terminals also created more truck waiting.

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Go to Market Strategy before Supply Chain Strategy

10xLogistics

This article is directed mostly towards practitioners who operate supply chains within companies which market and sell products. I have done a lot of thinking recently about the discussions going on concerning "is just in time dead" or "on-shoring / near shoring" etc. There are a lot of conversations happening relative to all sorts of strategies for supply chains (and no lack of consultants who want to sell you on the latest and greatest ideas).

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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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Electronics OEMs Need to Revise Their Supply Chain Risk Management Strategies

Supply Chain Brain

Where OEMs in the past could concentrate on securing supply of expensive components, now they have to think about everything that goes into production, including raw materials, too.

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John McGee Trucking, CAP Trucking: 2022 Small Fleet Champs

Overdrive Online

The final four contenders -- two in each 3-10-truck and 11-30-truck category -- squared off at the NASTC annual conference in Nashville, Tennessee, where owners John McGee and CAP Trucking's Chris Porricelli walked away with the title belts.

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John Schwegman Leads Commercial EV Growth for Mullen Automotive

NGT News

Mullen Automotive Inc., an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has hired John Schwegman as its chief commercial officer (CCO) for Mullen’s line of commercial vehicles. Prior to joining Mullen, Schwegman spent 35 years of his career at General Motors (GM), where he held various executive-level roles in which he led global teams across four continents.

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Keys to addressing trucking’s labor shortage

Truck News

The Private Motor Trucking Council of Canada (PMTC) was invited to speak to the federal Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities on Oct. 17, and took the opportunity to express several solutions to the driver shortage. While there is no silver bullet that can solve the labor shortage immediately, there are a number of […].

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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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Automating Business Data Within the Metaverse Workplace

Supply Chain Brain

An increasing number of companies are looking to adopt the metaverse as a key element of their future business plans.

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Local truck parking bans: How operators can fight back

Overdrive Online

Trucking may have an image problem, but a closer look at two of the main arguments against allowing truck parking in residential areas -- even at home on an owner-op's own property -- exposes plenty in the way of potholes.

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DOE Funds ComEd, N.C. State University Extreme Fast-Charging EV Research

NGT News

ComEd, in partnership with North Carolina State University’s FREEDM Systems Center, has received a $200,000 federal research and development grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to help fund a $5 million research project focused on improving the efficiency of, and reducing the cost of, extreme fast charging (XFC) for electric vehicles (EV).

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Top 4 trends impacting the metal fabrication industry

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The metal fabrication industry has been more competitive than it has ever been. For this reason, many businesses in the sector will need to invest in technology, research, and development to expand their capabilities and stay ahead of the manufacturing market. As the global markets shift and change in the coming years, the metal fabrication industry will greatly benefit by maintaining an attitude of versatility, flexibility, and growth. 1.

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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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Preparing Supply Chains for the Holiday Season With AI-powered Automation

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chains can use automation driven by artificial intelligence to bolster efficiencies, become more resilient and meet sales targets for the holiday season.

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Crashes, injuries and fatalities up post-ELD mandate

Overdrive Online

Despite FMCSA's estimations that the ELD mandate would reduce injuries and fatalities in truck-involved crashes, crash numbers in the four years post-mandate tell a different story. Are ELDs the cause of the problem, or just one factor?

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ChargeNet Stations Begins EV Charging Network Expansion in California

NGT News

ChargeNet Stations has opened its first DC fast-charging station in an expanding network of electric vehicle (EV) chargers at quick-serve restaurants across California. The DC fast charging network developer is celebrating its first operational station at a South San Francisco Taco Bell location. ChargeNet Stations has a partnership with Diversified Restaurant Group, one of the […].