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Can Automation Technology Save You During Volume Spikes and Volatility?

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Today we have rovers mining Mars, robots assisting heart surgery and AI writing poetry. But can and will automation technology be there for you when you really need it during a spike of online purchases or a period of order volatility? Fulfillment Services Fulfillment automation

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Automating The Warehouse with Gary Allen

The Logistics of Logistics

Gary Allen and Joe Lynch discuss automating the warehouse. Gary is Vice President of Supply Chain Excellence at Ryder System, Inc. ,

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Hiring and Retention Top Challenges in Trucking Heading into 2023

Food Logistics

36% of respondents felt that improving hiring programs is the preferred approach, 18% felt improving company culture would help, while 11% opted for improving pay and incentives. Professional Development / Hiring

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The World Economic Forum Warns of Polycrises

Logistics Viewpoints

There are a handful of insightful reports I look forward to every year. The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report is one of them. This year’s report is based on interviews with over 1,200 experts across academia, business, government, the international community and civil society.

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Leveraging Data Analytics to Build a Truly Connected and Collaborative Supply Chain

The C-suite is laser-focused on supply chain performance. This GEP-sponsored report will show you how to leverage data for a collaborative supply chain that delivers results and how to future-proof supply chain management strategies.

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How to Turn Low-Trust Business Relationships into High-Performing Partnerships

Talking Logistics

I’ve argued over the past few years that we have a trust problem in supply chain management.

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Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: Not All Rock Stars are Musicians; Many are Right Here in the Cold Chain

Food Logistics

This year's winners lead from within, integrating themselves into the day-to-day tasks of their employees to fully understand the opportunities, pitfalls and options for improvement. Software & Technology

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BlueGrace Logistics Promotes Bonnie Beckmann to Vice President of Commercial Operations and Audit

Blue Grace Logistics

Bonnie Beckmann VP Promotion Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics BlueGrace Logistics Promotes Bonnie Beckmann to Vice President of Commercial Operations and Audit TAMPA, FL (Feb.

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Kenworth commemorates 100th anniversary with limited-edition W900

Overdrive Online

Throughout the year, Kenworth will celebrate its 100th birthday, which was officially on January 22 earlier in the year. Only 900 of the special-edition W900 will be built, though there's plenty more on offer for KW enthusiasts. Equipment

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Navigating the new world of sanctions

Supply Chain and Logistics

Sanctions are increasingly complex today, due to the Ukraine war. P&I Clubs are increasingly on point sorting these out for carriers and shippers. P&I Clubs form risk pools to insure carriers on specific voyages, covering such risks as damage, war … Continue reading → Logistics Shipping European sanctions ocean shipping P&I Clubs regulation sanctions US government

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Modern Tech and More: Empowering Your Supply Chain for Success

Speaker: Cory Skinner, Founder and CEO of FactR

Ready to dive into new tech to protect your supply chain, but not sure where or how to start? In this webinar, Cory Skinner, Founder and CEO of FactR, will break down the new, innovative technologies and strategies that you can implement to mitigate historic challenges, and even teach you what NOT to do along the way!

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Winning the Logistics Talent War with Charlie Saffro

The Logistics of Logistics

Charlie Saffro and Joe Lynch discuss winning the logistics talent war. Charlie is the Founder and President of CS Recruiting , a Woman-Owned leading search firm that specializes in the Logistics, Transportation, and Supply Chain industry.

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Labor Analytics Created to Help With Continued Labor Shortage

Food Logistics

Extensiv launched Labor Analytics, a business intelligence tool built within Extensiv 3PL Warehouse Manager to help 3PL providers use real time data and historical trends to provide actionable insights on individual and team performance. Transportation

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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

A big story earlier this month was the reported Chinese spy balloon. From January 28 to February 4, a Chinese-operated high-altitude balloon was seen in North American airspace, including Alaska, western Canada, and the contiguous United States. On February 4, the U.S.

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Navigating the Modern Supply Chain with AI-driven Insight

Talking Logistics

The Building Blocks Are Evolving The modern supply chain has always been a mixture of Makers, Movers, and Sellers. These functions are the basic building blocks of our modern supply chain. Makers produce goods to be sold.

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Smart Stores and Smarter Supply Chains: Innovations for a New Era of Retail

Speaker: Panel Speakers

As brick and mortar and ecommerce stores start to blend together, what will the store of the future look like? Join experts from FourKites and Zebra as they discuss the impact on automation and supply chain visibility.

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Could your ELD be the next one revoked by the FMCSA?

Overdrive Online

After a rash of recent ELD revocations by the FMCSA, one ELD provider explains why he thinks the agency is "cracking down" on faulty ELDs. He offers insight, too, on ways to tell if your device could be next. Electronic Logging Devices

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February 2023 Freight Market Update

Trinity Logistics

Stay up to date on the latest information on conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics through our Freightwaves Sonar subscription. SOMEWHAT HO-HUM The current landscape for over-the-road freight looks like what it was a month ago.

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2023 Supply Chain Priorities, Perceptions, and Initiatives – Preliminary Results

Logistics Viewpoints

There are numerous indications that supply chain is more critical than ever. Results from The Conference Board’s C-SUITE OUTLOOK survey showed supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and rising inflation to be 3 of the 5 high impact external factors on the minds of CEOs.

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The Ongoing Convergence of Logistics and Commerce

Talking Logistics

The traditional lines between software vendors and 3PLs, and between the front-end of e-commerce and the back-end, are all starting to blur and dissolve. I wrote that back in August 2016 in “The Convergence Of Logistics And Commerce (And Social Networking Too).”

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Elevate Your Supply Chain Resilience With Scenario Planning

Speaker: Robert Olszak- Vice President, Global Supply Chain Optimization, RGP

Join Robert Olszak, Vice President at Global Supply Chain Optimization, as he discusses how to better prepare for the next generation of supply chain management with industry-leading inventory and network optimization tools.

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Operator's 1984 Ford CL9000 'just a toy'

Overdrive Online

Always a fan of the CL9000 cabovers, Rooney, based in North Carolina, bought the truck in 2021. He's given the rig a new paint job among other finish upgrades since he bought it, but otherwise it was in good shape. Custom Rigs

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Long-overdue CSA revamp first look: FMCSA launches carrier preview

Commercial Carrier Journal

The agency offers a reorganization of measurement categories, dramatically simplified violation severity weights, adjustments in carrier intervention thresholds and more. A live preview site is now available for motor carriers to analyze their own scores. Regulations

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Leveraging Technology to Accelerate Cash Flow & Avoid High Interest Rates

WorkWave

Time To Read: 3 minutes Steady cash flow is critical for business owners to avoid borrowing capital. But, with more and more federal rate hikes, everything from credit cards to loans is costing you more than ever!

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How To Manage Supply Chain Risk in the Age of Unpredictability

Supply Chain Brain

Supplier diversification is among the most essential actions a business can take to survive a black swan event, but it requires prior planning

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How to Drive ESG Visibility and Traceability Across Your Supply Chain

Gaining visibility into ESG performance is a necessary first step to achieving ESG goals. This white paper shares a 6-point plan to gain visibility and track ESG performance across your supply chains.

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2023 State of the Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Industry Report

Logistics Management

In this year’s Third-Party Logistics State of the Industry Report, you’ll learn about our top trends for the year and recommended best practices that will help you thrive despite these issues

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Recession likely inbound but freight outlook 'less pessimistic'

Commercial Carrier Journal

Freight brokers near evenly spit on spot rate outlook but far less optimistic on contract rates. Economic trends

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What to Look for in an ERP Mobile App

WorkWave

Time To Read: 3 minutes For any business with technicians working out in the field, choosing a software solution goes way beyond desktop applications. As soon as your employees hit the road to head out on service calls, mobile functionality is a huge component in addressing your business’s needs.

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Heavy Equipment Shipping: All You Need to Know

Trinity Logistics

Whether owning or renting, heavy equipment is a big investment in your business – and you don’t want to take unnecessary risks that can lead to loss or damage during transportation.

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The 4 Keys to Demand Planning in 2023 and Beyond

Speaker: Eva Dawkins - Senior Consultant, Supply Chain

Demand planning and forecasting processes are critical to the resilience and profitability of any supply chain, maybe now more than ever. Join Eva Dawkins for this exclusive webinar where she will cover everything you need to implement for success!