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Is My Company Ready for a Transportation Management System?

Trinity Logistics

When was the last time you reviewed your logistics network and technology? If it’s been more than six months, then you’ve stumbled upon the right article. Now, you might be thinking, “I don’t feel like our process is necessarily broken. Is it really worth trying to fix it?” Yet, what if you could strategically reduce your overall spend while transforming your team from being reactive and task-oriented to proactive and customer-oriented.

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Efficient Co-Packing Services Require Mix of Manual & Automated Processes

Kane is Able

Large-volume contract packaging operations can be very labor dependent. With warehouse labor increasingly harder to find, and the cost of that labor increasing, interest in packaging automation is also on the rise. But when it comes to secondary packaging, also known as co-packing services, the urge to automate everything can backfire. Here, the most efficient solution for large CPG companies is a mix of automated and manual processes.

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OEM Parts Shipping Guide

GoShip Blog

Are you debating between an OEM vs. aftermarket parts for your business? Shipping OEM parts can be time-consuming, expensive, and risky. You will need to find ways on how to transport your OEM products securely and on time. Find out the difference between an OEM and aftermarket parts and the best shipping methods if you opt for OEM parts. .

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Cutting Out the Middleman with Mike Nervick

The Logistics of Logistics

Cutting Out the Middleman with Mike Nervick. Mike Nervick and Joe Lynch discuss cutting out the middleman. Mike is the CEO of Sleek Technologies which is impacting the transportation industry by providing smart solutions that simplify logistics. About Mike Nervick. Michael Nervick is the CEO and founder of Sleek Technologies which is impacting the transportation industry by providing smart solutions that simplify logistics.

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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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Amware Helps Thane Improve Fulfillment for Direct Response Marketing

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Thane Direct is one of the leading direct response and retailer marketers in the world, with popular “as seen on TV products” like the H2O mop and the AB Doer 360. When the company became frustrated with the operational performance of its prior order fulfillment partner, it started looking elsewhere. Thane’s search led to Amware, which, as a result its purchase of Moulton Logistics, has considerable experience doing fulfillment for direct response marketing clients.

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Lease vs. Own for Cold Chain Facilities

Food Logistics

Leasing allows food and beverage distributors to avoid the expense of owning physical cold chain facilities.

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Supply Chain Transformation With a Human Touch

Supply Chain Brain

Businesses need to look to their people and processes in tandem with innovative technologies to lead to real supply chain transformation.

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A 14-state speed trap: Where enforcement is most prominent

Overdrive Online

With Operation Safe Driver kicking off July 11 with a focus specifically on speeding, find here the jurisdictions that most heavily prioritize speeding violations. Also: Toughest states for moving violations overall, and broad enforcement trend data.

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U.S. industrial rents continue to see strong gains, reports CBRE

Logistics Management

In its “U.S. MarketFlash: Industrial Taking Rents Now Growing Faster Than Asking Rents, Reflecting Voracious Demand,” CBRE reported that average industrial asking rents headed up by a record 8.3% in the fourth quarter of 2020 and by 7.1% in the first quarter of 2021, with asking rents averaging 6.8% over the past five years.

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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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L.I.N.K. | Maven Machines Details Trends in Trucking

Food Logistics

Associate editor Brielle Jaekel interviews CEO of Maven Machines Avi Geller, who explains why we need to support our drivers and details numerous trends happening in the industry today.

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Four Risks Most Supply Chains Face, and Six Ways to Manage Them

Supply Chain Brain

There’s a wide variety of risks that international supply chains face. Here’s a look at what — and how — companies are managing today.

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‘Hello, I’m a Truck,’ and I’ve got a few bones to pick with you, drivers

Overdrive Online

Red Simpson’s “Hello, I’m a truck” hit No. 4 on the country charts in January 1972, making it the biggest hit single in Simpson’s long career. This latest "Songs of the Highway" installment channels that history, from the point of view of the truck.

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Truckload: More volume, fewer services

Logistics Management

Today, visibility has taken on a whole new emphasis. Those who can provide visibility are valued, and those who can turn raw transportation data into actionable intelligence have long and rewarding careers ahead of them.

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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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Weber Logistics Adds New Distribution Center in San Bernardino, CA

West Coast and California Logistics

Weber Logistics has secured a 406,710-square-foot omni-channel distribution center (DC) in San Bernardino, CA. This newly constructed multi-client facility – Weber’s largest – is the company’s sixth DC in Southern California’s Inland Empire region and thirteenth DC within California.

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The Meaning of Data Fabrics — and How They Benefit Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Traditional data management systems worked well when supply chain professionals had more time to adapt, and the enterprise data landscape was more uniform, structured and simple. But the world is different now.

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PERC Gives Propane a New Identity

NGT News

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) launched a new brand – PROPANE Energy for Everyone – that the organization says “highlights propane’s role in ensuring energy equity and reducing carbon emissions.” “Americans are beginning to appreciate the value of propane in a wider energy mix after seeing the vulnerabilities of the electric grid in […].

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Emerging Markets: Infrastructure in a post-COVID world

Logistics Management

There’s renewed optimism for global trade with the pandemic waning and borders beginning to open. Because of this upbeat projection, companies are continuing to invest in emerging markets—and those regions are getting ready for increasing volumes.

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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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This Week in Logistics News (July 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

The kick-off to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan is just two weeks away, after being postponed last summer due to the Covid-19 pandemic. During a normal Olympics, millions of spectators flock to venues to watch over 300 events unfold over the course of two-plus weeks. However, this year, like most everything during Covid, will be different. Earlier this week, a resurgent coronavirus forced Japan to declare a state of emergency in the capital that will run throughout the event.

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Watch: Impact of the Western U.S. Megadrought on Food Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Phil Renaud, executive director of The Risk Institute in the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University, discusses how the persistent drought in the western U.S. is forcing food supply chains to rethink their sourcing strategies, as well as pursue longer-term initiatives for coping with the effects of climate change.

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The impact of congestion and capacity on businesses and what to expect?

Shipping and Freight Resource

Port Congestion and capacity crunch are impacting businesses. Supply chains and consumers have been heavily impacted. Watch industry experts unpack these impacts and what to expect. ‘Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2’ (SARS-CoV-2) better known as COVID-19 was declared as a pandemic on the 11 th of March 2020. Like all other industries around the world, the shipping, freight, maritime, logistics and supply chain industries were also impacted cause major upheavals in global trade.

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GEODIS announces acquisition of Velocity Freight Transport Inc.

Logistics Management

GEODIS officials said that bringing Velocity into the fold expands GEODIS’ Capacity Solutions freight brokerage offering in North America at a time when the industry continues to face ongoing driver and truck shortages.

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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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Editor’s Choice: The TikTok Effect on Demand Planning

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 is from Kinaxis and explores the TikTok Effect. Or, why you need demand planning for going viral on social media. Overnight, millions of people are clamoring for your product.

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Watch: The U.S. Postal Service’s 10-Year Plan: Will It Work?

Supply Chain Brain

John Haber, founder and chief executive officer of Spend Management Experts, dissects the U.S. Postal Service’s 10-year plan for reviving operations and reaching profitability.

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3 Logistics Outsourcing Mistakes

Logistics Bureau

There are many common mistakes made in Logistics Outsourcing. Often companies rush into Logistics Outsourcing without doing all the homework. With me is Urszula Kelly , our Supply Chain and Logistics specialist, to discuss the details and to share tips for you to avoid this type of situation. Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Why 3PL Relationships are Fraught—And How to Manage Them.

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Diesel average is up for the tenth consecutive week

Logistics Management

For the week of June 28, the national diesel average rose 3.1-cents, to $3.331 per gallon, topping the week ending June 21, at $3.300, and the weeks ending June 14 and June 7, at $3.286, and $3.274, respectively.

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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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Technology can help prevent rear-end crashes, so what are we waiting for?

Truck News

It didn’t have to happen. Those are the first thoughts that enter my mind any time I read about a fatal rear-end crash involving a tractor-trailer. And there have been too many of them, of late. There are technologies available to present those types of crashes, by detecting stopped vehicles ahead and applying the brakes […].

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Shipping Chaos Kills 1,800 Cows, Fueling Calls for Animal Ban

Supply Chain Brain

The pandemic has worsened conditions for the roughly 2 billion cows, sheep, goats, pigs and chickens that are exported each year, and epidemiologists have joined the calls for reform.

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Ripples Spread Everywhere: Global Shipping Rates Continue to Rise With No End Yet

MTS Logistics

Under normal market circumstances, there are always some trade lanes which are strong and some which are weak. If this imbalance persists, then gradually, capacity will be moved out of the weak trade lanes and into the strong trade lanes. However, this is a process that normally operates over very long time frames. Right now, the global shipping market is not normal at all.