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Supply Chain Transformation in the Oil and Energy Industry

Talking Logistics

There is a lot of discussion today about supply chain transformation, most of it focused on the consumer goods and retail industries, but there are many challenges and opportunities in the Oil and Energy industry too. It’s an industry that has a major impact on the world economy and on our personal lives. What are. The post Supply Chain Transformation in the Oil and Energy Industry appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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3 Reasons Why Shipment Tracking Matters To Customers

GoShip Blog

In our fast-paced world, we’re getting used to receiving what we want and when we want it. We also like to be in control of what’s going on. In particular, this applies to the shipping experience. Eventually, technology impacts the way we get things done. Your customers are getting accustomed to the use of technology and the benefits it offers and that’s why it is crucial to provide shipment tracking.

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Do You Want Better Beef? Build a Better Supply Chain!

Logistics Viewpoints

PFG wanted to provide better selections of beef to selective restaurants. But the commodity beef supply chain made this very difficult. They built a new supply chain that included audits, DNA testing, and better pay for better quality products. The post Do You Want Better Beef? Build a Better Supply Chain! appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Bad reception, delayed text get driver fired

Fleet Owner

"Why would I text my boss while I was driving?" asks the driver, who claims he had written the text while pulled over but bad cell service held the text until he was back on the road.

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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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BIMCO launches new cybersecurity clause

Supply Chain and Logistics

BIMCO is one of the leading standardization forces in the world of shipping. Here is an example related to cybersecurity. How do you write a contract that binds participants to provide an appropriate level of cybersecurity?

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How Full Freight Visibility Can Help Improve Customer Service

Logistics Viewpoints

Freight visibility is a hot topic these days. Companies are under greater pressure to know where their freight is at all time. As customer expectations for fast and low-cost shipping continue to rise, globalization is increasing, and we see ongoing fluctuations in freight capacity it’s more important than ever for companies to know where shipments are at every stage.

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How to ace the roadside inspection

Fleet Owner

Law enforcement and industry officials said there are steps fleets and drivers can take to ensure a smooth inspection.

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SAE International forms microbility data standards consortium

Supply Chain and Logistics

SAE is the former Society of Automotive Engineers, and has been a leader in standard setting for many years. There is clearly a need for standards around data for shared bike and scooter services, for instance.

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Create Diversity in Thinking Suggests Kimberly-Clark Supply Chain Chief

Material Handling and Logistics

"It’s a good business decision to be diverse, we can best represent what is happening in the outside world," says Sandra MacQuillan, Kimberly Clark’s CSCO.

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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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5 Ways to Improve Workflow & Cut Costs in the Warehouse

GlobalTranz

Warehouse managers are experiencing more pressure than ever to control and cut costs in the warehouse and accurately fill orders to stay competitive. Booming e-commerce and consumer demand call for faster production, which creates more opportunities for hazards and costly inefficiencies. Increasing productivity and cutting unnecessary costs in the warehouse are a top priority.

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Measuring your fleet’s effectiveness

Fleet Owner

When looking at the effectiveness and efficiency of your operation, look for things that stand out from the norm; those are the things that you need to dig into more deeply in order to figure out exactly what is causing the anomaly so you can take the necessary action to bring them in-line.

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Sensors, ‘grey boxes’ and opportunities

Supply Chain and Logistics

Sam Whelan, Asia correspondent of the Loadstar has a short article about a vision DPWorld has for integrating data and logistics. He describes some innovative activities.

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Self-Driving Trucks Will Carry Mail in US for the First Time

Material Handling and Logistics

Starting on May 21, letters and packages moving between Phoenix and Dallas will travel on customized Peterbilt trucks run by TuSimple, an autonomous startup based in San Diego.

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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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USPS Is Testing Self-Driving Trucks With TuSimple Autonomous Technology

Kuebix

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has awarded autonomous-truck creator, TuSimple, a contract to conduct a 2-week pilot program of self-driving trucks starting on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. The self-driving truck startup reached “unicorn status” earlier this year with a $1 billion valuation. This trial run will transport mail more than 1,000 miles each way […].

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Don't skip the pre-trip inspections

Fleet Owner

Pre-trip inspections are not excessively time-consuming; 15 to 30 minutes should be enough time to complete them.

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Flexport access to SF Airlines’ Hangzhou-New York route

Supply Chain and Logistics

This article from the Loadstar indicates that supply chain firms such as Flexport are struggling to align themselves for the volatile tariff situation we have now.

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In Middle of Trade War, America’s Busiest Port Gets Ready for Robots

Material Handling and Logistics

“If you don’t have a competitive port, you don’t have volumes, you have nothing,” Wim Lagaay, CEO of APM Terminals North America said. “Jobs will change, jobs will be created, jobs will be eliminated.

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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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How the Circular Economy Improves the Brand Experience

Supply Chain Brain

Consumers with a high degree of social and environmental awareness will change their behavior and brand choices to match their values. Yet most brands operate on a linear “make, use and dispose” business cycle.

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Toyo Tires introduces new 26-inch Open Country M/T

Fleet Owner

Toyo Tires introduces a new 40X15.50R26LT size Open Country M/T (maximum traction tire) for light trucks. The Open Country M/T is legendary for its durability, off-road performance, long tread life, and aggressive tread.

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Hamburg deepens Elbe channel

Supply Chain and Logistics

The project will cost $700 million, and it went through a long series of legal battles, mostly about environmental issues. But now the project is ready to begin.

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Maersk CEO Turns to Real Data Amid Tariff Turmoil

Material Handling and Logistics

Soren Skou says it’s important to stay focused on the metrics that affect demand in order to gauge how trade flows will be affected by the escalating tensions between the U.S. and China.

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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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Supply chain logistics for a freight forwarder business

LoGo

Do you know what supply chain logistics means? In general terms, it can be defined as a system of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in the activity of transporting products or services from suppliers to customers. Therefore, managing this structure efficiently is a good way to guarantee an effective final result.

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How do you define regional haul?

Fleet Owner

There are some common themes about regional haul but just as many disagreements about how fleets and drivers see regional haul.

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Competing in an Amazon World – Technology is the Key

Logistics Viewpoints

One of the most discussed topics in supply chain management today is the “Amazon Effect.” Clearly, the Amazon business model has affected many industries, including retail, manufacturing and distribution. Consumers now expect — and get — free next-day or second-day delivery on everything from electronics to shoes. To ask your customers to accept anything less in an Amazon world would be like telling your teenager that their iPhone is going away, but they are welcome […].

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Fulfillment Center vs. Warehouse: How to Know Which Is Right for You

GlobalTranz

The world of supply chain processes is evolving. The days of handling all needs in a warehouse are both inefficient and fail to meet customers’ basic expectation for omnichannel service. Supply chain leaders faced with the prospect of evaluating the use of a fulfillment center vs. warehouse need to understand the challenges in making a.read More. The post Fulfillment Center vs.

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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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Regionalization: a Catalyst for Supply Chain Efficiency

Morai Logistics

In response to growing customer expectations, supply chains are looking at regionalization as a way to be more efficient. At the beginning of this year, Morai Logistics presented 4 supply chain and logistics trends to watch for 2019. Included in this list were the current capacity crunch, transportation regulation mandates and direct-to-consumer fulfillment that result from an increase in consumer expectations.

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Stay Metrics, Luma offering free Roadcheck inspection training

Fleet Owner

Stay Metrics, a provider of driver retention tools for motor carriers, recently teamed with Luma, a learning and instructional design company, to offer the transportation industry free training for the upcoming International Roadcheck 72-hour inspect

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This Week in Logistics News (May 18 – 24)

Logistics Viewpoints

I was listening to the BBC Newshour earlier this week and heard an interesting story about the rise of a new class of race cars: Forumla E. This class, which uses only electric-powered cars, was conceived in 2011, and had its first championship in Beijing in 2014. Since the beginning of the series, the cars have certainly come a long way. Initially, the Formula E cars did not carry enough of a battery charge to […].