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During these uncertain times, agility is the #1 service you need from your logistics supplier.

Radius Logistics

We at Radius Logistics believe that providing our clients with agility is essential for the current economic climate. In a constantly changing business environment, the ability to adapt and respond quickly to new opportunities and challenges is crucial for success, allowing our clients to stay competitive and meet the demands of their customers. It allows our clients to respond quickly to changes in demand.

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Technology’s Role in Transforming the Logistics Industry

Talking Logistics

In a 2015 LinkedIn post, Meg Whitman, the former CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, said that “Every company is a technology company.” I agree with Ms. Whitman, especially with how she’s defined it — that across every industry, IT strategy is now business strategy, and that speed of execution will define winners and losers. This. Read more The post Technology’s Role in Transforming the Logistics Industry appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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How Fleet Telematics can Help Local Governments Reduce Costs

RasTrac

Fleet telematics is a rapidly growing technology that has the potential to help local governments reduce costs in a variety of ways. This article will discuss how fleet telematics can save money, improve safety, and increase efficiency.

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3 Ways to Beat Post-Holiday Shortages

Food Logistics

Here are a few ways to start preparing the supply chain to avoid shortages ahead.

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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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Editor’s Choice: Consumers Will Wait for Sustainability

Logistics Viewpoints

Survey Says: 86% of Consumers Willing to Delay E-commerce Delivery in Favor of Sustainability 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. This article is from Logistyxlooks at the findings from a recent survey on sustainability. One of Logistyx’s long-time partners, Blue Yonder, published its 2022 Consumer Sustainability Survey, revealing retail consumer preferences related t

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Understanding Supply Chains Part 2 – Systems & KPIs

Logistics Bureau

What do you need to know about your supply chain? What sort of things do you need to look at in terms of Systems and KPIs? What are the key systems that businesses need to have? Watch the video to find out!  Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Top 6 Supply Chain KPIs: Keep Your Dashboards Simple Warehouse KPIs and Warehouse Performance No Supply Chain Strategy?

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Warehouse labor costs trending downward

Kanban Logistics

When it comes to warehousing costs and capacity, we start the year with a bit of good and bad news. The bad news is that warehouse capacity remains tight, with demand still exceeding supply. The good news is that, according to international 3PL GXO Logistics, warehouse labor costs are starting to ease worldwide. GXO is one of the world’s largest logistics companies, operating over 200 million square feet of industrial space across 900+ facilities in 28 countries.

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Building a Company and a Network with Nicole Glenn

The Logistics of Logistics

Nicole Glenn and Joe Lynch discuss building a company a network. Nicole is the Founder & CEO at Candor Expedite , a critical expedite service provider as well as a white-glove B2B company. About Nicole Glenn Nicole Glenn founded Candor Expedite in 2017 after more than two decades in the transportation brokerage business, with a vision to build the smartest and most efficient freight business that delivers on its client’s promises.

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Amware eBook Shows How to Improve the Order Fulfillment Process

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

What’s at the heart of the customer experience for online buyers? Order fulfillment. All those things that happen after the click – accurately picked and carefully packaged orders, on-time delivery, customer service, returns processing.

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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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Alexis Asks: A 2023 Outlook on Cross-Border Freight

Food Logistics

A bi-weekly blog where managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain field. Today's talks about new compliance and regulations in freight.

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Transition to Sustainable Aviation Fuel Creates New Opportunities

Logistics Viewpoints

The international aviation industry accounts for 2-3 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions annually and can no longer operate in a sustainable manner without major transformation. In October 2022, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) met for their 41st assembly. 2,500 delegates from 184 States and 57 organizations adopted a collective long-term global aspirational goal (LTAG) of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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The FreightTech Roadmap with Thomas Deakins

The Logistics of Logistics

Thomas Deakins and Joe Lynch discuss the FreightTech roadmap. Thomas is Founder and CEO of Thomas Deakins Consulting , where he advises logistics and supply chain companies on digital supply chain strategy, technology selection, and creating supply chain partnerships. About Thomas Deakins Thomas Deakins is Founder and CEO of Thomas Deakins Consulting, a freight technology advisory.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 27, 2023)

Talking Logistics

And just like that, it’s been 10 years. Talking Logistics launched a decade ago on January 29th, 2013. The crazy idea for launching an online video talk show about supply chain and logistics popped into my head while cross-country skiing a few weeks earlier. The very first episode was just me sharing my supply chain. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 27, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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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LM reader survey points to a post-pandemic supply chain and logistics reset

Logistics Management

With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic approaching the three-year mark next month, it is fair to say that how freight transportation, logistics and supply chain practitioners approach their operational processes has seen some changes over that time.

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Freight Outlook Presents Balancing Act for Shippers, 3PLs, Carriers

Food Logistics

Balance has been returning to the freight market, but a recession could be next, according to industry experts.

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The Tai Software Story with Walter Mitchell

The Logistics of Logistics

Walter (Mitch) Mitchell and Joe Lynch discuss the Tai Software story. Mitch is the Founder and CEO of Tai Software , where they developed a TMS built for speed and scalability. About Walter (Mitch) Mitchell Walter (Mitch) Mitchell is the Founder and CEO of Tai Software, where they developed a TMS built for speed and scalability. Mitch has over 17 years of experience architecting software applications and leading teams that build business software applications.

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More than 80% of box and bulk ships to fall in lowest CII ratings

Supply Chain and Logistics

According to this consultant, many ships will need to be recycled as a result of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s new carbon intensity indicator (CII) rule. And there isn’t enough recycling capacity to handle them all.

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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Intermodal volumes finish 2022 with declines, reports IANA

Logistics Management

Total December volume—at 1,325,121—fell 7.8% annually, trailing November’s 1,390,155 units. Trailers—at 78,074—fell 28.4% compared to December 2021, below November’s 30.8% annual decline. Domestic containers—at 632,207—were off 8.2%. And all domestic equipment, which is comprised of trailers and domestic containers, fell 10.9%, to 710,281. ISO, or international containers, fell 3.8%, to 614,840.

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The Alarming Continued Rise of Modern Slavery in Supply Chains: How Procurement Can Help Reverse the Trend

Supply Chain Brain

Modern-slavery and human-rights due diligence should be integrated as part of a broader sustainable procurement program that encompasses environmental and ethical topics, as well.

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3 Ways to Beat Holiday Shortages

Food Logistics

Here are a few ways to start preparing the supply chain to avoid shortages ahead.

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Europe could end reliance on China for battery production by 2027

Supply Chain and Logistics

Transport and Environment (T&E), “Europe’s leading clean transport campaign group”, has a plan. They believe Europe could be able to produce all the batteries it needs by 2027, without imports from China.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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FTR Shippers Conditions Index increases after two months of declines

Logistics Management

For November, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI reading was 3.0, up from -3.1 and -0.3 readings in September and October, respectively.

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The Race to Close the Supply Chain Execution Gap

Supply Chain Brain

As manufacturers cope with heightened pressures for highly customized orders and sudden changes in demand, they experience a mismatch between their planning and procurement teams.

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Nikola Plans Delivery of 15 Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Electric Vehicles to Biagi

NGT News

Biagi Bros. Inc. plans to take delivery in the fourth quarter of 2023 of 15 Nikola Corp. Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEV) in Ontario, Calif. The FCEV trucks are expected to put in over 100,000 miles per year, to support the round-the-clock operations. “These initial 15 Nikola Tre FCEVs are part of Biagi […] The post Nikola Plans Delivery of 15 Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Electric Vehicles to Biagi appeared first on NGT News.

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2M Alliance will end in 2025, say Maersk and MSC

Supply Chain and Logistics

With all the talk of breaking up the alliances, this decision by Maersk and MSC is smart. Each line now has a ready answer for regulators, both in the EU and the US.

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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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ALAN introduces logistics effort focused on improving access to disaster aid

Logistics Management

​As non-profits across the country struggle with inflationary pressures, one logistics non-profit organization is shoring up its efforts to help them make every disaster relief dollar count – and to assist disaster survivors more quickly. The American Logistics Aid Network recently launched an initiative to help the non-profit community build stronger disaster supply chain networks.

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Five Challenges to Supply Chain Resilience in 2023

Supply Chain Brain

Bindiya Vakil, chief executive officer of Resilinc, lays out five trends and challenges to supply chains to watch for in the coming year.

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Chicago container hauling: More lucrative than OTR?

Overdrive Online

Marine vet and owner-operator Carlos Alizondo hauled in military support-operations in Iraq, but also has war stories about container hauling in his hometown of Chicago. "These guys don't know how good they have it today," he said of current conditions.

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