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 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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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 27, 2022

Mark McEntire and Joe Lynch discuss the secret sauce. Mark is the Senior Vice President of Operations at Emerge , one of the fastest-growing startups in the U.S. and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. About Mark McEntire . Mark McEntire is the Senior Vice President of Operations at Emerge , a freight technology firm that is reinventing freight procurement.

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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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Shipsta

JULY 27, 2022

Over the last two years, chaos has been the norm for the freight market. So, how can an even bigger shakeup be underway as we speak? Since 2020, spot and contract rates have been increasing or remaining at eye-watering highs. There have been huge disruptions which have all only served to push rates up even higher. So, what is this new shockwave shippers need to be ready for?

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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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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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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 26, 2022

Supply chains have experienced significant disruptions in the first half of 2022, from a global pandemic to wars, rising fuel costs, and a potential recession. Throughout the past six months, rates and capacity have been highly volatile as the industry deals with other ongoing challenges. The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) continues to rank driver shortages, driver retention, and the costs of extensive regulatory compliance on carrier operations as top concerns for carriers.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 29, 2022

Aaron Schwartz and Joe Lynch discuss ecommerce’s dirty little secret. Aaron is the President of Loop , a post-purchase platform that enables brands to transform returns into exchanges. About Aaron Schwartz. Aaron Schwartz is the President of Loop with an extensive history working, advising, and investing in startups. With 10+ years in modern Commerce, Aaron’s focus tends to be on all things go to market, fundraising, strategy, and helping founders navigate emotionally through the early sta

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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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Talking Logistics

JULY 25, 2022

As if transportation and logistics executives didn’t already have enough challenges to deal with, high fuel prices have been added to their plate. As reported in a recent CNBC article, “Diesel prices are contributing to inflationary headwinds due to the fuel’s vital role in the American and global economy. Tankers, trains, and trucks all run. Read more High Fuel Prices and Logistics: Actions Companies Can Take to Mitigate the Impact.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 25, 2022

Nathan Sanders, CEO of Brook Furniture Retail. When you think about digital transformation, you probably think of multinational giants like McDonald’s or Sephora. But it’s the small to midsize companies that often reap the most rewards from such transformation. Case in point: Brook Furniture Rental has invested in new technologies to undertake a true digital evolution, significantly improving customer service and reducing operational costs along the way.

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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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Food Logistics

JULY 28, 2022

These solutions help clients and carreriers more effectively manage logistics operations across multiple modes of transportation.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 27, 2022

The tightening of industrial real estate supply, coupled with overflowing inventory and rising rents, has made traditional warehousing an impractical solution for businesses attempting to navigate this new market. .

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Talking Logistics

JULY 29, 2022

It’s the last Friday in July and I’ve yet to go to the beach. Well, I did visit a beach in Iceland, but the water was way too cold for my Cuban blood (and probably Icelandic blood too), and there were signs everywhere warning about “sneaker waves” that can pull you out to sea. This. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 29, 2022).

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 29, 2022

Toy companies are always looking for the next big thing. And for Mattel, that next big thing might be Space X. Mattel inked a multiyear deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to create a line of toys inspired by the space venture, the companies announced Wednesday. “As space exploration advances more quickly than ever before, we are thrilled to work with SpaceX and help spark limitless play patterns for the space explorer in every kid,” said Nick Karamanos, Mattel’s senior vice president of entertainment

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 29, 2022

Trinity Logistics is excited to announce that the company has been recognized as a Top 100 3PL by Inbound Logistics in 2022. Every year, hundreds of third-party providers submit their credentials to Inbound Logistics to be considered for their Top 100 list. Among the applicants considered, Trinity’s recognition further highlights the company’s growing brand of People-Centric Freight Solutions® among shippers and carriers.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 25, 2022

The water levels in a crucial waterway in Europe’s economic heartland are running dangerously low in the region's searing heat, posing another risk to global supply chains.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 27, 2022

At a recent industry conference, a shipper asked me many questions about transportation procurement, such as, “How do you best determine how long and how often to have transportation sourcing events?” It’s a question many shippers are asking today as they try to figure out how to best navigate this ever-changing market. The good news. Read more Why Benchmarking is the First Step to a Successful Freight Procurement Event.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 26, 2022

What are the challenges you are experiencing right now within the Distribution Channel in your Supply Chain? There are so many ‘traps’ that can fall into. Watch this video: Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Do You Know the Signs of Poor Distribution Network Design? Insource or Outsource Your Warehousing: What Makes Most Sense?

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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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Overdrive Online

JULY 29, 2022

Michael A. Manuel Trucking's approach to recruiting is dead simple but potent: Offer up show-ready Peterbilt gliders, access to a bustling flatbed market, and let the drivers put those trucks to work the way that's intended.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 26, 2022

Although momentum is building to automate and digitize freight processes, the logistics industry’s transition to digital tools and automation has lagged behind other sectors.

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NGT News

JULY 26, 2022

The Mobility House and Endera have partnered to bring the benefits of electric vehicles (EV) and smart charging to commercial transportation through an integrated technology offering. Endera designs, sells and services commercial EVs and charging stations, while The Mobility House’s charging and energy management system, ChargePilot, optimizes charging to ensure vehicle readiness and reduce operating […].

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 26, 2022

Can specialist ISV solutions solve unique business challenges faced today? Spurs in consumer demand, rising globalization and the dependence on fragile global supply chains are changing the manufacturing landscape as we know it. While navigating these challenges, businesses are expected to produce higher return of capital than their competitors or face the risk of redundancy.

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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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Supply Chain and Logistics

JULY 27, 2022

This news service called ‘Loaded and Rolling’ is aimed at the trucking sector. The article here is intriguing.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 28, 2022

After years of decline, the American labor movement is experiencing a resurgence — with an increase in popularity of unions and of workers organizing.

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PLS Logistics

JULY 25, 2022

The standard shipping container was invented in 1956 and revolutionized the shipping industry. Read this blog to see how the container has evolved in the years since.

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