Mon.Nov 13, 2023

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The Ultimate Guide to Order Processing and How to Improve It

Cyzerg

Order processing is critical to warehouse operations and is the backbone of customer satisfaction and business success. In this comprehensive guide, we'll cover the best practices and performance metrics to help streamline your operations. Every step is essential, from capturing incoming orders to fulfillment and delivery. Implementing the right strategies and metrics can improve accuracy, reduce errors, and increase customer satisfaction.

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Inside the Shipper Mind with Jim Bierfeldt

The Logistics of Logistics

Jim Bierfeldt and Joe Lynch discuss what’s inside the shipper mind. Jim is the Founder and President of Logistics Marketing Advisors, a full-service marketing agency exclusively focused on helping logistics businesses drive profitable growth. About Jim Bierfeldt Jim Bierfeldt is the Founder and President of Logistics Marketing Advisors. Jim has had a 35-year career in marketing and communications, including 25+ within the logistics industry.

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Flatbed spot rate APIs now available

FreightWaves SONAR

At the F3: Future of Freight Festival in Chattanooga, Tennessee, last week, FreightWaves Chief Data and Technology Officer Daniel Pickett announced the release of flatbed spot rates via API. FreightWaves publishes daily flatbed spot rates from key market area to key market area based on transactional data provided by the largest transportation and logistics providers in the United States.

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Watch: Building Environmental Sustainability in Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Jagadish Turimella, chief operating officer and co-founder of GEP, offers some best practices that companies can adopt for ensuring that their supply chains are prioritizing sustainability.

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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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DDA Transport Begins Adopting Propane Autogas Trucks

NGT News

DDA Transport, a USPS mail contractor based in Londonderry, N.H., has added six propane-fueled straight trucks to its fleet. The Ford trucks are powered by ROUSH CleanTech propane autogas technology. “As a supplier to the US Postal Service, we are continually striving to find ways to protect the environment through sustainability efforts,” says Dwayne Andreasen, […] The post DDA Transport Begins Adopting Propane Autogas Trucks appeared first on NGT News.

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Industry Outlook: Manufacturing Trends

Trinity Logistics

Many of today’s manufacturing trends are in line with the industry’s goals to improve processes, create more efficiency, and meet consumer demand. The manufacturing industry has seen challenges, from changes in the way people work to the rapid growth in demand, with many of these challenges accelerated by the recent covid-19 pandemic. So, what evolutions and challenges are the manufacturing industry currently facing?

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Logistics Automation Expo 2024: Pioneering the Future of Logistics Technology

Supply Chain Brain

Gear up for the ultimate convergence of innovation at the Logistics Automation Expo 2024, scheduled for July 10-12, 2024, at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC)

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Small fleets find a way through 2023 freight/rates downturn

Overdrive Online

Overdrive's 2023 Small Fleet Champs and finalists are poised to make it through a rough freight economy with moves made in preparation for tough times. Gain insights via this edition of Overdrive Radio, a roundtable on building business for stability.

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UAW Pushes for Workers at Honda, Subaru to Join Union

Supply Chain Brain

In addition to Asia-based automakers such as Honda and Toyota, electric-vehicle leader Tesla is also a potential target for a UAW organizing campaign.

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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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Keeping drivers means offering more than health insurance coverage

Commercial Carrier Journal

With an average life expectancy 16 years lower than the national average, drivers are understandably concerned about their health.

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How Crowd-Sourced Delivery Can Help Online Shoppers Get Their Purchases Same-Day

Supply Chain Brain

Customers’ expectations for delivery are always moving toward freer and faster, and for retailers, it can feel like the goalposts are constantly moving. Crowd-sourced delivery can help.

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The big picture of driver wellness includes mental health

Commercial Carrier Journal

According to recent studies, investing $1 in a wellness program can yield $6 in saved healthcare costs.

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Flagship Logistics and Supply Chain Event - ALMAC Returns

Supply Chain Brain

Attendees develop a new paradigm for Future-proofing Supply Chains: Diversification, Decarbonisation, Digitalisation

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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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Fleets have a role in driver health and wellness

Commercial Carrier Journal

Driver health impacts a fleet's insurance premiums.

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How to Leverage Low-Code Software to Streamline Your Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Brain

Low-code platforms emerge as indispensable allies for supply chain teams in the quest for heightened efficiency and effectiveness.

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Navigating the Future: CLX Logistics’ Data-Driven Supply Chain Wisdom

CLX Logistics

Featuring Dale Mcclung VP of Supply Chain Services In a recent episode of the Supply Chain Now Podcast, CLX Logistics’ Dale Mcclung unveiled profound insights into the evolving realm of supply chain management. The podcast, titled “Navigating the Future: Data-Driven Supply Chain,” served as a platform for CLX Logistics to underscore the pivotal role of data in shaping the future of supply chain operations.

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Exxon Aims to Produce Lithium in Rare Foray From Fossil Fuel

Supply Chain Brain

The project would help Exxon mitigate losses from the expected reduction in gasoline and diesel demand over the coming decades.

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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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How ERP and BI work together

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

One of the big challenges facing manufacturers is inadequate reporting and analysis capabilities. This results in inefficient decision-making processes due to siloed data which limits the ability to respond to changing conditions quickly and accurately. Business intelligence (BI) and ERP (enterprise resource planning) software are both important technologies for businesses that want to improve their performance and gain insights from their data.

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U.S. Asks About 100 Tankers in Russia Oil Cap Violations Probe

Supply Chain Brain

The U.S. Treasury recently imposed its first sanctions on companies accused of violating an oil price cap.

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7 Pillars of Strong 3PL Software

Ship Monk

Ecommerce order fulfillment requires a wide array of supply chain entities, operations staff, and detailed systems to come together. In truth, there are more moving parts within an omnichannel ecommerce order fulfillment operation than there are in an intricate, self-winding watch. But the beautiful secret that allows ecommerce order fulfillment to run accurately, on time, and with perfect precision actually comes down to one thing: software.

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Royal Mail Fined by U.K. Regulator for Missing Delivery Targets

Supply Chain Brain

The company delivered more than a quarter of first-class post late, with only 74% arriving on time in the 2022-23 financial year, far below its statutory target of 93%.

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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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Canoo Now Producing All-Electric Commercial Vehicles

NGT News

Canoo Inc. says its first Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle (LDV) all-electric vehicle has rolled off the assembly line, marking the start of the company’s phased-ramp manufacturing in Oklahoma and its shipment of LDV models to customers. We want our vehicles to provide service to Oklahomans who have been our partners through this journey. The Canoo LDV […] The post Canoo Now Producing All-Electric Commercial Vehicles appeared first on NGT News.

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Enhancing Last Mile Delivery: Top KPIs for Optimal Routing Performance

WorkWave

Time To Read: 2 minutes In the competitive realm of last-mile delivery, understanding and optimizing key performance indicators (KPIs) is paramount to success. By utilizing an Analytics Dashboard that provides detailed insights into routes, orders, and driver performance at one glance, businesses can fine-tune their operations and provide an exceptional customer experience.

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Smart Delivery Expo 2024: Revolutionizing the Future of Delivery and Retail

Supply Chain Brain

Get ready for a groundbreaking convergence of innovation at the Smart Delivery Expo, set to take place on March 21-22, 2024, at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC)

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NEXT DC gets Rail Guided Vehicles

Logistics Business Magazine

The global clothing and home products retailer, NEXT, has modernized its supply chain operations by joining forces with Körber Supply Chain. After a successful partnership through ten years, a nearly 2-kilometer Rail Guided Vehicles (RGVs) track will now ensure seamless transportation of products between two warehouses in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, UK.

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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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Cold Chain Exhibition 2024: Unveiling the Future of Refrigeration and Temperature Controlled Logistics in Asia

Supply Chain Brain

Prepare to embark on a journey of innovation and exploration at the Cold Chain Exhibition 2024, set to take place on July 10-12, 2024, at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC).

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3PL Sees Bright Future After Acquisition

Logistics Business Magazine

Kammac Ltd has been acquired by the Elanders group, a Swedish stock market listed business which offers global supply chain management solutions. Elanders operates in 20+ countries around the world and employs more than 7000 people. Paul Kamel, the owner and founder of Kammac Ltd agreed to sell the business after a sales process that attracted interest from several parties.

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Penske Truck Leasing Once Again Listed Among Top Military-Friendly Employers

Penske Move Ahead

Penske Truck Leasing has earned placement on the VIQTORY 2024 Top Military-Friendly Employers list , in the over $5 billion category. VIQTORY is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business that produces publications like Military Spouse and G.I. Jobs magazines. Institutions earning the Military-Friendly Employer designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey.