Thu.Sep 21, 2023

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Fulfillment Center: 6 Ways to Streamline Your Operations

Cyzerg

Efficient fulfillment center operations are crucial in the e-commerce landscape. Optimizing your fulfillment center processes means ensuring customer satisfaction and increasing the chance for business success. Whether you’re a small business owner or a seasoned logistics professional, our tips will help you optimize your fulfillment center operations from start to finish.

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Post-COVID Pros and Cons of Regional Parcel Carriers

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

During the pandemic when parcel capacity was tight and shippers experienced the sting of carrier volume caps or discontinuation of services, regional parcel carriers stepped in to fill the void.

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Blue Diamond Invests in SAP to Improve their Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

The combination of supply chain planning and real-time visibility can lead to bigger benefits than either can provide alone.

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California's dray truck ZEV mandate backfiring at the ports?

Overdrive Online

California will ban new diesel trucks from operating at the ports beginning in 2024, but the ZEV mandate may spark the opposite impact by incentivizing fleets to buy diesel trucks now.

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Rethinking warehouse work culture: Can automation create better workplaces?

Heico Sandee, CEO of Smart Robotics, explores how automation redefines warehouse culture. By shifting repetitive tasks to skill-based roles, automation improves safety, fosters collaboration, and makes warehousing more appealing to today’s workforce.

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Editor’s Choice: 5 Ways EDI is Streamlining Supply Chain Operations

Logistics Viewpoints

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. Today’s article comes from Descartes and looks at how EDI can streamline supply chain operations. For those unsure of what EDI is, it stands for electronic data interchange, is the concept of businesses electronically communicating information that was traditionally communicated on paper, such as purchase orders, advance ship

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LNL Trucking stands on strong financial foundation to thrive

Overdrive Online

Bedford, Indiana-based LNL Trucking, a 12-truck fleet specializing in liquid-bulk tanker work, thrives with a focus on financials. Owner Larry Limp found his niche in 2004 and has grown with his customers since.

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Enabling AI in Procurement Transformation – The Case For Adoption in the Electric Utility Industry

Supply Chain Brain

Utilities should set their procurement technology strategy to implement a fully integrated global I.T. system infrastructure that incorporates procure-to-pay operations with fully automated workflows.

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Biomethane used in Irish Truck Network

Logistics Business Magazine

DHL Supply Chain has today announced plans to begin operating biomethane fuelled trucks with an investment worth €80 million into a dedicated biomethane production facility in Cork, run by Stream BioEnergy. Biomethane is a renewable gas with the capacity to be carbon neutral. The new facility will provide fuel for up to 150 trucks, resulting in an annual carbon reduction of 15,000 tonnes, the equivalent of more than 38 million miles driven by an average petrol-powered passenger vehicle.

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Russia Temporarily Bans Diesel Exports; European Prices Jump

Supply Chain Brain

The ban, which also applies to gasoline, came into force September 21 and doesn’t have a final date, according to the government decree.

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Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs

Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.

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Constant Climate Cargo in Cincinnati

Logistics Business Magazine

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), is today announcing Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky International Airport as its latest station in the United States to be approved to transport time and temperature-sensitive healthcare products. Bringing the total number of approved Constant Climate stations in the United States to 21.

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Watch: Filling the Full Truckload Procurement Gap

Supply Chain Brain

Andrew Leto founder and chief executive officer of online truck freight procurement platform Emerge, has a habit of looking for gaps in the logistics industry that can be filled via emerging technologies.

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Navigating the Depths of Data Analytics: Unveiling 4 Levels in a 3PL Warehouse

Camelot 3PL Software

The ability to extract meaningful insights from data is crucial. This is where data analytics and reporting come into play, offering a comprehensive understanding of operations and paving the way for strategic decision-making. In the realm of 3PL warehousing, we are focusing on four distinct levels of data analytics and reporting, each serving a specific purpose in unraveling the complexities of logistics.

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American Consumers Planning to Spend Less This Holiday Season

Supply Chain Brain

On average, Americans who shopped during the 2022 holiday season intend to spend 39% less on gifts during the 2023 holiday season.

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Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations

As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.

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Isuzu Dealers, Customers Can Work with ChargePoint on EV Charging Needs

NGT News

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. has appointed ChargePoint, a provider of networked solutions for charging electric vehicles, as an official source to provide EV charging infrastructure and software solutions, as well as training to Isuzu dealers and customers. Isuzu announced in March that it will introduce the 2025 NRR EV, a Class 5 battery […] The post Isuzu Dealers, Customers Can Work with ChargePoint on EV Charging Needs appeared first on NGT News.

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China Emphasizes Importance of Pakistan Economic Corridor

Supply Chain Brain

Gwadar is the linchpin of China’s Belt and Road infrastructure endeavors in Pakistan, but developments have attracted ire from Gwadar locals, over illegal fishing trawlers from abroad.

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SMB vs Enterprise Grade Logistics Solution – Which one’s right for you?

Locus

Over recent decades, technology has become a driving force propelling business performance to unprecedented heights. Research suggests tech transformation has led to positive impact on factors like cost, employee experience and revenue streams. In fields as varied as logistics, retail, and FMCG, companies fall into either the SMB (Small and Medium-sized Business) or enterprise categories.

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Podcast | Betting on Electric Vehicles: A Realistic Appraisal

Supply Chain Brain

Automakers have put themselves squarely on the road to electrification, but there could be speed bumps ahead.

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Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes

Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea

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St. Modwen Logistics Acquires Distribution Hub

Logistics Business Magazine

St. Modwen Logistics, one of the UK’s leading logistics owners and developers, has acquired a 267,000 sq ft logistics unit in Bilston, Wolverhampton, West Midlands. The unit, known as the Titan 10 Distribution Centre, is let to Pallet-Track , one of the UK’s fastest growing palletised freight distribution companies, originally formed in nearby Wednesbury.

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Using Data Science to Drive Continuous Improvement in the DC

Supply Chain Brain

It’s time to dispel the notion that data science is purely abstract and theoretical: In fact, it can and should be applied to make a practical difference in evolving warehouse performance.

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Report Demonstrates Commitment to Climate Protection

Logistics Business Magazine

With its Sustainability Report 2022 now available, Dematic provides the latest data on its comprehensive commitment to climate protection. According to the report, Dematic has emitted 24 percent less greenhouse gases (GHG) compared to 2020. The company’s water consumption fell by 37 percent globally over the period, and total waste dropped by 7 percent.

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Holistic Order Fulfillment with Mobile Robots: Automating Case Picking Operations

Supply Chain Brain

Are you ready to unleash the full potential of order fulfillment with Mobile Robots?

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Supply Chain Master Series: Preparing for Peak From Border to Border Is Now On Demand

Coyote

Watch 2 on-demand, expert-led webinars from our recent live event. Get cross-border shipping tips & the Q4 freight market forecast featuring the Coyote Curve.

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Chevron Accepts Australian Tribunal's Arbitration Terms to End LNG Strikes

Supply Chain Brain

A successful deal could end the strikes that started almost two weeks ago at plants that supply about 7% of the world’s liquified natural gas.

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Smaller, Faster, Greener Automatic Labelling

Logistics Business Magazine

To meet the growing demand for accurate, high-speed and easy to use industrial automatic labelling systems, TSC Printronix Auto ID has just launched a popular-sized 4-inch version of its PEX-2000 Series print engine. This powerful device promises to save time, money and resources in logistics operations, the pharmaceutical industry and manufacturing, especially food and drink.

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BlueGrace Logistics Promotes Bryce Williford to Senior Vice President of 3PL Services

Blue Grace Logistics

Bryce Williford Promoted to Sr. VP of 3PL Services Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - September 21, 2023 BlueGrace Logistics Promotes Bryce Williford to Senior Vice President of 3PL Services TAMPA, FL (Sept. 21, 2023) – BlueGrace Logistics (BlueGrace), a preeminent Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider operating within North America, today announced the promotion of Bryce Williford to Senior Vice Pr

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.

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Electrification for Trailers

Logistics Business Magazine

ZF’s latest version of its pioneering concept to electrify the trailer will be on show at the NUFAM commercial vehicles trade show in Karlsruhe (Germany). The ZF electrified trailer solution is made possible by integrating ZF’s AxTrax 2 electric axle with a modular battery system box for recuperation and traction support. Thanks to its ability to recuperate energy from braking, the system can effectively convert a heavy-duty diesel truck into a hybrid vehicle, generating up to 16 percent fuel an

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Biden Administration Awards $12M to Marine Highway Projects

Supply Chain Brain

The funding will go towards improving the movement of goods along navigable U.S. waterways and expanding existing services in Alaska, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin.

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ICT & Logistiek Utrecht

Logistics Business Magazine

No one can predict what the future of transport and logistics will look like. All we can do is make our operations more resilient, agile and efficient. In short: fit for the future. Come to ICT & Logistics 2023 and be inspired for concrete solutions for the issues of today and tomorrow. November 8 and 9, 2023 at Jaarbeurs, Utrecht, Netherlands. Discover 150 exhibitors at the fair The meeting place for technological innovation in the logistics sector.