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10 Key Warehouse Management System Features

Cyzerg

The right software will help you tackle many of the challenges of operating warehouses. While you can use many different tools and software solutions for this purpose, one of the most impactful is a warehouse management system with the right features and functions.

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Silicon Valley in a Box with Mike Zayonc

The Logistics of Logistics

Mike Zayonc and Joe Lynch discuss Silicon Valley in a box, a nickname for Plug and Play Ventures, a global startup accelerator and venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley, California. Mike is a Partner at Plug and Play where he founded the firm’s $25.5M Supply Chain Fund and Supply Chain accelerator program. About Mike Zayonc Mike Zayonc is a Partner at Plug and Play where he founded the firm’s $25.5M Supply Chain Fund as well as the Supply Chain accelerators based in Silicon Va

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European B2C Fulfillment Practices Could Be Coming to the U.S.

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Europe was the birthplace of the modern port and has always provided inspiration on what’s next in logistics, including eCommerce fulfillment.

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3 Ways to Simplify Freight Procurement Complexity

Shipsta

The freight procurement processes can be like navigating a maze – complex and challenging. As the saying goes, “smooth seas never made skillful sailors”, but how can you navigate these rough waters and come out on top?

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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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Editor’s Choice: 5 Supply Chain Management Success Factors for CPG Companies

Logistics Viewpoints

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Today’s article comes from Erin Sun at Oracle and identifies five supply chain success factors CPG companies need to know for increased profitability. Optimizing a vast and complex supply chain is a growing challenge for Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) firms.

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Trucking sounds off to EPA on new Phase 3 emissions regs

Overdrive Online

Trucking stakeholders asked the agency to consider the infrastructure challenges ahead for meeting the strict regs. The vast majority of commenters at hearings ongoing this week, however, called for even stricter emissions regs on heavy-duty trucks.

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Negotiating With A Chatbot: A Walmart Procurement Case Study

Talking Logistics

This past February 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 using Artificial Intelligence in its supply chain or logistics operations?” More than two-thirds of the respondents (68%) said they weren’t using AI and.

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Simmons Foods’ Approach to Transportation Spend

Logistics Viewpoints

On April 4 th , Kyle Masters – the senior manager of transportation procurement at Simmons Foods, participated in a webinar hosted by Emerge. The webinar focused on Simmons Food’s approach to transportation procurement. Simmons Foods, and its affiliates, are suppliers of poultry, pet, and animal nutrition products. This family-owned business is headquartered in Siloam Springs Arkansas in the US.

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Freight has an Identity Crisis with Jordan Graft

The Logistics of Logistics

Jordan Graft and Joe Lynch discuss freight has an identity crisis, which refers to rampant fraud and double brokering in the transportation business. Jordan is Founder and CEO of Highway , where he is leading the charge in solving one of the biggest challenges facing the transportation industry today: the lack of connection between digital and physical carrier identity.

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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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California could phase out diesel locomotives

Supply Chain and Logistics

It’s not just trucks. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) wants to phase out diesel locomotives as well. Diesel locomotives could well be a more insidious polluter than diesel trucks.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 5, 2023)

Talking Logistics

50 miles. I plan to cycle 50 miles tomorrow as I continue to train for the JDRF Ride in Burlington, VT, which is just 85 days away. I’ll be cycling 100 hilly miles that day, along with other Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure teammates. Am I in shape to cycle 50 miles? I’ll find out. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 5, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 29 – May 5)

Logistics Viewpoints

Call me out of touch, but yesterday, May 4 th , was the first I had heard of Star Wars Day – better known as “ May The 4 th Be With You! ” As I read further, I learned that May 25, 1977 was the release date of the original Star Wars movie. And it is celebrated by some as Geek Pride Day. I personally think that Star Wars transcends the geek world. But I also found it interesting that Dick Morley , the father of the PLC (programmable logic controllers to you non-geeks), organized geek pride days i

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House bill clips FMCSA's ability to implement speed limiters

Commercial Carrier Journal

The DRIVE Act would "prohibit. [FMCSA] from issuing a rule or regulation requiring certain vehicles to be equipped with speed limiting devices.

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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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Hyundai Introduces Class 8 Hydrogen Truck to North American Market

NGT News

Hyundai Motor Co. has unveiled its new XCIENT Fuel Cell tractor, the commercialized Class 8 6×4 fuel cell electric model, for the North American commercial vehicle market. First launched in 2020, XCIENT Fuel Cell has been deployed in five countries, including Switzerland, Germany, Israel, Korea and New Zealand, and has successfully accumulated over 4 million […] The post Hyundai Introduces Class 8 Hydrogen Truck to North American Market appeared first on NGT News.

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What’s Your Approach to Selecting a Supply Chain Software Solution?

Talking Logistics

When it comes to supply chain software selection, there is the classic “Best-of-Breed vs. ERP” debate. There is also, in many cases, tension between what the supply chain organization wants and what corporate IT dictates. To get a pulse on where companies stand on this topic, we asked members of our Indago supply chain research. Read more The post What’s Your Approach to Selecting a Supply Chain Software Solution?

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SDI and the MRO Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

At the ARC Industry Leadership Forum in February, I had the opportunity to sit down with John Delligatti, Director of Digital Supply Chain Transformation at SDI , to discuss the pandemic, Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO), and the future of supply chain management. I asked John to give some deeper insights on a few key points. First, give me some insight on how the pandemic affected the MRO space.

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Hyundai bringing hydrogen fuel cell truck to the U.S.

Commercial Carrier Journal

Hyundai points to its XCIENT fuel cell as a more appropriate technology than all-electric for more challenging applications like Class 8 trucks.

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How Intent Data Helps Marketers Convert A-List Accounts

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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California banning diesel truck sales in 2036

Overdrive Online

What's more, a new rule approved unanimously by CARB will also require drayage operators to begin transitioning to electric trucks as soon as 2024, with a full diesel phase-out at the ports by 2035.

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WorkWave Launches TEAM by WorkWave in Europe

WorkWave

Time To Read: 3 minutes The global workforce management platform offers modern, end-to-end software solutions for contractors, cleaning services and security personnel BRIERLEY HILL, UNITED KINGDOM, May 3, 2023 – WorkWave®, a leading provider of SaaS software solutions that support every stage of a service business’s life cycle, today announced the launch of TEAM by WorkWave, the next generation of its Timegate platform for contractors, cleaning services and security personnel, now a

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CNG-Powered Mack Granite Available for Refuse and Recycling Fleets

NGT News

Mack Trucks rolled out a compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered Mack Granite truck this week at the 2023 WasteExpo, presenting an option for refuse and recycling customers that want an alternative-fuel solution or that generate their own fuel. The Mack Granite CNG model features a 320 hp Cummins L9N engine paired with an Allison 4500 fully […] The post CNG-Powered Mack Granite Available for Refuse and Recycling Fleets appeared first on NGT News.

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The Product Label Imperative for Sustainability

Supply Chain Brain

Labeling has a critical role to play in sustainability, by being the consumers’ gateway to information and disclosures on sustainability efforts, which will help guide their purchasing decisions.

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Five Best Practices for Balancing Costs, Risks, and Sustainability

In the face of volatile macroeconomic conditions and other complex challenges, supply chain and procurement pros must strike a tough balance between seemingly contradictory demands: boosting performance and sustaining and extending business operations, all while meeting customers’ needs. This GEP paper provides impactful tips on how to develop a strategic procurement approach that focuses on collaboration, innovation, and sustainability.

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Small fleet’s custom 2019 Pete pulls a hopper

Overdrive Online

Brian Cobb, a driver for 22-truck Envision Logistics out of Owensboro, Kentucky, showed this impressive 2019 Peterbilt 389 at the 2023 Mid-America Trucking Show, where it earned a third-place nod in the First Show -- Combo class.

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The costs of going electric are too great, the benefits too few

Truck News

There are bandwagons I can happily jump aboard. The Toronto Blue Jays come playoff time, for example. And of course Game of Thrones, Daenerys Targaryen in particular.

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Merge Electric Fleet Solutions Announces FleetScription for Electric Vehicles

NGT News

Merge Electric Fleet Solutions has debuted an all-inclusive electric vehicle subscription package that includes the elements needed in order to add EVs to business fleets: duty-capable vehicles, charging services, data analytics, deployment planning, reporting and driver support. Building on Merge’s expertise in fleet electrification, FleetScription delivers a comprehensive set of services that reduce risk, complexity […] The post Merge Electric Fleet Solutions Announces FleetScription for

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ArcBest boosts freight visibility, slashes load/unload time

Commercial Carrier Journal

ArcBest platform can unload an entire trailer in seconds, better organize the freight and give all stakeholders real-time visibility from dock to dock.

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Exploring the Advantages and Hurdles of Direct Store Deliveries

Direct Store Delivery, or DSD, is a common practice among global suppliers and retailers – like PepsiCo, Frito Lay, CVS, and Dollar General – and its popularity is growing, with the global DSD market expected to reach $1.19 trillion by 2027. Download this eBook for exclusive insights into direct store deliveries, challenges, benefits, and future trends.