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The Cost of Adding a Warehouse Fulfillment Center

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

So you’re thinking about adding a warehouse fulfillment center to your distribution network. While there are plenty of good reasons to do so, locating inventory closer to your customers probably tops the list. You’ll not only be able to get products into their hands faster, you’ll also reduce your delivery costs.

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Compliance in the Cold Chain—Complicated but Imperative

Food Logistics

The safe handling of food in third-party logistics is an integral part of the operation. Today, 3PLs are using innovative technologies to do so.

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Experts Warn 2020 will be The Worst Hurricane Season In Years: Is Your Company Ready to Weather the Storm?

Blue Grace Logistics

Every company has contingency plans for when things don’t go as expected. Whether it’s a backup supplier in the case of a material shortage; or a different carrier for when capacity gets tight. However, when the weather picks up, is your supply chain ready to weather the storm? Major weather events pose a significant disruption for supply chains, and hurricanes are no exception.

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ALS Sucks with Larry Cepuran

The Logistics of Logistics

ALS Sucks with Larry Cepuran. Larry Cepuran and Joe Lynch discuss how ALS sucks and there is still no cure and few treatments for this awful disease. Larry Cepuran is a friend of Joe’s who has been diagnosed with ALS, which is sometimes referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease. ALS stands for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Donate to ALS TDI. About ALS TDI.

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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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3 Cloud Solutions Efficient Logistics Businesses are Using

Cyzerg

Cloud computing has created a new technological revolution that has opened unprecedented opportunities for small- and mid-size businesses. Efficient logistics businesses have leveraged this technology to test and adopt solutions without having to make large capital investments or worry about potential adoption failures. The nature of the “subscription” model used by most cloud vendors has allowed these businesses to test and implement some of the same technologies that larger organizations are u

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Complete Supply Chain Visibility with Trimble Visibility in Kuebix TMS

Kuebix

Supply chain visibility is the ability to view each aspect of the supply chain in detail as moves are being planned, alerts are sent and real-time adjustments are made. Shippers with complete visibility across their supply chains are able to improve operational efficiencies, provide better customer service and leverage detailed analytics to make better informed […].

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The Logistics of Building a Brand with Chip Humitz

The Logistics of Logistics

The Logistics of Building a Brand with Chip Humitz. Joe Lynch and Chip Humitz discuss the logistics of brand building. As a top marketing and branding strategist, Chip explains the key elements of brand building and how it relates to the transportation and logistics space. About Chip Humitz. Chip Humitz is the Marketing and Strategy Director at LUDWIG+, a full-service marketing consultancy.

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Anheuser-Busch takes steps to shift more than 180 trucks to renewable natural gas

Logistics Management

With a sharp focus on its ongoing commitment to reducing carbon emissions and the reduction of carbon emissions, St. Louis, Mo.-based global beer brewing giant Anheuser Busch (A-B) announced earlier this month that it has transitioned more than 180 trucks—or around 30% of its total dedicated fleets, in Houston and St. Louis—over to Renewable Natural Gas (RNG).

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Maximizing Last Mile Deliveries

Logistics Viewpoints

One of the most difficult and expensive aspects of the supply chain is last mile and home delivery. However, from a customer experience standpoint, it is also the most memorable and possibly important. Home delivery has become an increasingly hot topic as a result, and last week, I spoke on a panel about last mile logistics as part of the Reuters Events Retail Supply Chain Virtual USA conference.

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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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Truckers seek $1.8B from ocean carriers for alleged chassis overcharges

Supply Chain and Logistics

Once again intermodal container chassis become a bone of contention.Ocean carriers brought this on themselves by trying to escape liability for accidents caused by defective chassis.

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The Ecommerce Lifecycle with AJ Khanijow

The Logistics of Logistics

The Ecommerce Lifecycle with AJ Khanijow. AJ Khanijow and Joe Lynch discuss the the ecommerce lifecycle. As the founder of an ecommerce fulfillment company, AJ works closely with ecommerce companies and is an expert in ecommerce fulfillment. About AJ Khanijow. AJ Khanijow is the founder of Fulfyld , a warehousing and fulfillment company based in Huntsville, Alabama.

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Benefits of Cold Chain Warehousing Solutions

Trinity Logistics

Cold chain warehousing solutions are mostly used by bigger companies that are dealing with perishable items. For example, manufacturers in the food industry use them to warehouse their products until they make their way to end-users. This kind of warehousing is used for storing items that need cool surroundings to prolong their life and keep them from spoiling.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 22 – 28)

Logistics Viewpoints

I woke up yesterday morning and brought the trash outside as usual, and something occurred for the first time in months – I felt cold. Not to mention that the morning dew had not burned off and the shadows from the trees covered much more ground than I recently noticed. Some people see the fall as relief from the oppressive temperatures of the summer.

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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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Hatch Chile Company shows cost savings benefits of Uber Freight’s relief loads program

Logistics Management

Over the course of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, shippers have been up against myriad challenges and changes, which have subsequently resulted in making changes on the fly, in various ways, in order to be able to adapt to a suddenly changing world, and, more specifically, logistics operations.

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What to Look for in Food Logistics Companies

Kane is Able

If you manage distribution for a food manufacturer, distributor or retailer, you’re concerned not only with shipping accurate, on-time orders, but also with cold chain management, regulatory compliance, food safety, and other specialized logistics challenges. Those concerns are magnified if you outsource any portion of your operations to outside food logistics companies, since you need to closely monitor these operations.

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Trucker Talent Search preview — the performers, their hauling histories and songs

Overdrive Online

Today's Overdrive Radio features the music -- and competitors' histories -- underpinning this year Trucker Talent Search. As the virtual emcee Eric Harley put it, describing Bill Mack's inspiration to listeners: "There’s a little bit of Bill Mack’s spirit living in this contest.” Today's Overdrive Radio features the music -- and competitors' histories -- underpinning this year Trucker Talent Search.

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Looking for a Warehouse in Stockton, CA? Smart decision.

West Coast and California Logistics

With its huge and growing population, California often serves as a key location for a company’s overall distribution operations. It’s usually Southern California – with its bright lights and huge ports – that people consider to be the region’s logistics hub. But with each passing year, more and more companies are learning about the benefits of basing operations a bit further north.

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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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Transport Intelligence sees ocean cargo rate rebound

Logistics Management

Maritime industry analysts for the London-based Transport Intelligence (Ti) note that ocean cargo carriers may finally be seeing some brighter days ahead.

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Commentary: Don’t fear the recovery — Here are 9 tips to guide your fleet through whatever shape it takes

Commercial Carrier Journal

"At times [the Great Recession] was scary, but instead of being paralyzed by fear, we used it to sharpen our focus." Richard Stocking, now head of DPX Consulting, leans on experiences in running the country's largest truckload fleet in advising carriers how to ride out the current storm.

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Ohio benefit for advocate and former trucker Arline Bennett staging this week

Overdrive Online

'Ms. Arline' Bennett is in the throes of a two-year battle with stage 4 lung cancer. The Aug. 28-30 event at Holmes County Fairgrounds in Millersburg will feature a variety of entertainment, including from these Trucker Talent Search past champions.

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What is Dangerous Goods Declaration and who should submit it.??

Shipping and Freight Resource

Hazardous cargo or Dangerous Goods (DG) refers to. substances, materials and articles that are classified in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG Code) as goods that are of a flammable, corrosive, poisonous nature or other properties ; substances classified in chapter 17 of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code) and chapter 19 of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liqu

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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’s June Shippers Conditions Index falls after two historic growth months

Logistics Management

June’s SCI reading—at 1.03—was down from May’s 24.8, which marks the second highest reading on record, with April’s 41.3 being the highest.

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Automation in Logistics: Using RPA to Handle More Freight Quotes in Anticipation of Peak Season

GlobalTranz

The ability to flex supply chain operations to manage increased demand is essential in the modern supply chain. As the demand for more e-commerce purchases grows, that volume will inevitably contribute to an increased volume of returns. However, those returns processes represent only a fraction of the full processes that remain redundant and right for.read More.

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SCE Gets Green Light for Charge Ready 2 EV Charging Program

NGT News

State officials have given Southern California Edison (SCE) the green light for an expansive electric car charging infrastructure program that will add about 38,000 new chargers throughout the utility’s 50,000-square-mile service area. The program, known as Charge Ready 2, will be the nation’s largest light-duty electric vehicle (EV) charging program run by an investor-owned utility. […].

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How drought is pushing more people into hunger in southern Madagascar

World Food Programme Logistics

WFP provides vital food assistance as 1.6 million people face impact of upcoming lean season Zebu cart owners fetch water in the river Linta and sell it to their neighbours. Photo: WFP/Vital Batubilema In Ejeda, a village in the Ampanihy district in southern Madagascar, villagers dig holes on the Linta River to find water. It has not rained here since the end of 2019. ‘’People who own carts fetch water in the river and sell it to their neighbours,” says Vital Batubilema, Head of the WFP office i

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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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The COVID-19 pandemic may hurt long-term economic growth

Logistics Management

According to the IHS Markit World Flash – August 2020, the current crises not only plunge economies into recession in the near-to-medium term, but they can also inflict long-term damage.

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Shipping In The Time of Covid-19

United World Transporation

Produce shipping has always had a lot of variables to tend with, in the best of times. Traditionally, the summer months bring in some added considerations. Most importantly, product is exposed to warm temperatures in the field and, if not cooled properly before loading, will release heat through transportation. While refrigerated trailers can maintain product temperature, they will warm up quickly inside if doors are open, in open loading docks, or during an inspection, for example.

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Mahindra, REE Automotive Partner on the Development of Electric Commercial Vehicles

NGT News

Mahindra & Mahindra, part of the $19.4 billion Mahindra Group, and REE Automotive have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore the development and manufacturing of electric commercial vehicles for global markets. The collaboration will leverage REE’s electric vehicle corner module and platform technology of integrating powertrain, suspension and steering components in the arch […].