Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The transportation and logistics industry faces new challenges and an uncertain economy in the coming year. Following are six trends we can expect to see in 2023. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The Dirty Secret of E-Commerce. The continued growth in e-commerce retail sales has been largely driven by factors such as convenience, product selection and lower prices. However, the inability for consumers to initially see, feel or experience products they purchase online can create gaps between product expectations and what arrives at the doorstep.

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Food Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

In a complex and evolving marketplace, that level of certainty is the gold standard, and it is only possible when shippers, 3PLs, carriers and other partners can rally around data-driven insights.

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RasTrac

DECEMBER 5, 2022

If you're in the market for fleet management software, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed. With all of the different options out there, how can you choose the best one for your business?

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 5, 2022

From time to time, manufacturers will need to augment or supplement their ERP solution in specific business processes with a third-party application. Gartner has coined a term for it, calling it Composable ERP. Because of this, most ERP vendors will have an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Program to help provide customers with the selection process.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Fuel prices and a shortage of drivers are putting transport logistics under immense pressure. The biggest challenge in the transport sector today: there just aren’t enough drivers. A recent survey conducted by the International Road Transport Union (IRU) industry association shows that this bottleneck has exacerbated worldwide over the past two years.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Brad Wheeler and Joe Lynch discuss the freight-tech dilemma. Brad serves as the Senior Director of Customer Strategy at Emerge , the leading freight procurement platform. About Brad Wheeler. Brad Wheeler , one of the company’s “starting lineup,” has been with Emerge since its inception in 2017. In his current role as the Senior Director of Customer Strategy, Brad leads a team focusing on Solutions Architecture and Implementation Strategy whose mission is to work directly with s

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Warehouse kitting is the process of taking multiple SKUs and combining them to create one new SKU. To keep labor costs in check, it's important to get the kitting process right. Are your – or your 3PL’s – kitting operations as efficient as they could be?

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 3, 2022

No matter how long fuel prices will remain high, getting the best fuel economy possible makes smart business sense. Every gallon of fuel saved goes right to the bottom line.

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Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

Supply Chains

The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Lately the term “socio-technical system has been starting to show up more and I thought this would be an opportunity to weigh in on what I think it means. Though the concept has been around since at least 1951 (see below), I think I have tended to “bleep over” the term as jargon without giving it a lot of thought. I don’t think I am alone in that.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Dr. Erez Agmoni and Joe Lynch discuss Maersk innovation. Dr. Erez Agmoni is the Senior VP of Innovation & Strategic Growth for Maersk, the largest shipping company in the world. About Erez Agmoni. Dr. Erez Agmoni is the Senior VP of Innovation & Strategic Growth for Maersk in North America. After many years working in Israel, Asia, and Latin America, Erez is now based in New Jersey, USA.

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 8, 2022

New survey reveals the top pain points that logistics and supply chain management professionals continue to manage through, including higher freight costs, capacity constraints, severe labor shortages, and port slowdowns—all disruptions that are still forcing shippers to re-engineer their supply chain operations.

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Food Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Industry experts offer hope to a return to normalcy in the supply chain space, but it will be a new normal of sorts and be quite the bumpy ride in getting there.

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Advertiser: GEP

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Having spent many years in business development and sales, I’ve spoken to many supply chain and logistics executives from a range of industries. More and more organizations these days see how their competitors are digitally transforming and they don’t want to be left behind. Everyone wants to be leading their industry, but leading an industry. Read more.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Thad Price and Joe Lynch discuss the Talroo story. Thad is CEO at Austin-based Talroo , a data-driven job and hiring event advertising platform that helps businesses reach the candidates they need to build their essential workforce. About Thad Price. Thad Price is CEO at Austin-based Talroo, the data-driven job and hiring event advertising platform that helps businesses reach the candidates they need to build their essential workforce.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The authors claim China's systematic repression of the Uyghurs and opaque supply chains has allowed the automotive industry to become reliant on abusive suppliers.

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 3, 2022

If every passenger car driver spent some time behind the wheel of a Class 8, they might think twice before cutting in front of a heavy truck without leaving much space.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Earlier this week, Convoy, J.B. Hunt, and Uber Freight announced the formation of the Scheduling Standards Consortium (SSC), “which aims to solve transportation scheduling challenges by establishing the freight industry’s first formal set of appointment scheduling application programming interface (API) standards.​​” Here’s more from the press release: The SSC’s objectives are to define an API.

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NGT News

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Mullen Automotive Inc. has brought in Ronald Dixon as general manager of government sales, with a focus on U.S. government vehicle procurement programs. He has 42 years of automotive experience, including over 20 years leading General Motors’ federal government fleet sales team. Leading all aspects of bidding, contract approvals and price negotiations, Dixon was responsible […].

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Without the right cybersecurity practices, freight factoring companies could introduce security vulnerabilities for freight brokers, shippers and carriers. .

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 7, 2022

When looking at the current state of intermodal volumes, a few quick themes jump out, observed Larry Gross, president of Gross Transportation Consulting at the last month’s RailTrends conference in New York.

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AIMMS

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The post How can your organization get started with Digital Supply Chain Twin? Unlock the potential with these practical steps appeared first on AIMMS.

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NGT News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition is now the Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation (IACT). The name change and rebranding are part of the statewide designation process under the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities program. “We are very pleased to announce our new name and rebranding as part of our move to become a […]. The post Chicago Area Clean Cities Rebrands as Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation appeared first on NGT News.

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Trucking showed its generosity during this year's global charity holiday. One manufacturer taught students the great possibilities along the road of working in transportation. Fleets have one more week to nominate truckers for a TCA award.

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Achieving visibility will be the first vital step toward circularity.

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Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Overdrive Online

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Overdrive relaunches its Trucker of the Year competition catching back up with the last winner, Dan Heister, who remains at the top of his business' game while building a fleet of vintage Fords and a trucking legacy at his new home.

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NGT News

DECEMBER 8, 2022

GreenPower Motor Co. Inc. has increased its partnership with Gemilang International Ltd. (GML) to collaborate, develop and market right-hand drive heavy-duty class 4 trucks and vans using GreenPower’s EV Star Cargo and EV Star Cab and Chassis to meet the demand of fleet customers across Asia, the Middle East and Europe. “We have already delivered […].

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Today’s small-vehicle expedited shipping offers shippers faster delivery and increased agility, which can be a competitive advantage in today’s challenging marketplace. .

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