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Reshoring? Not So Fast

Reshoring might sound like the solution to the United States' supply chain woes, but here's why it is not a cure-all for current and future disruptions.

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Travis Perkins PLC invests in new generation, 26-tonne trucks with Volvo

Travis Perkins plc is investing in a new fleet of 26-tonne trucks, designed to support the Group’s ambitious carbon reduction target and maximise the safety and efficiency of its transport operations. They will operate in a mix of Travis Perkins and Keyline Civils Specialist liveries, providing building materials to construction customers nationwide.

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Designing a Soft Goods Supply Chain

Forecasting demand for soft goods can be difficult because demand changes due to fashion trends, weather patterns, and other factors. But artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies are changing the way soft goods manufacturers and retailers manage their supply chains.

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Intermodal is Just the Ticket

With rail facility and infrastructure upgrades nailed down and intermodal network improvements on track, these ports and sites are riding high on intermodal's advantages.

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Optimizing the Last Mile

Complexities and constantly changing demands impact last-mile delivery. Since the pandemic, consumer demand and e-commerce volumes have surged, as delivery windows have shrunk. Businesses can address the challenges of the last mile with technology, along with these directives.

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT | Wearables and Hands-Free Solutions

From devices that detect unsafe postures to an exosuit that assists with lifing tasks, these wearables and hands-free solutions increase safety and productivity in warehouses.

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Reshoring Now: Boom or Bust?

The 2021 Reshoring Index from global consulting firm Kearny reports US companies are relying more heavily on manufacturing from low-cost countries (LCC), but sentiment is quickly changing.

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Transloading: The Answer to Consistency in the Global Supply Chain

Transloading can boost productivity and keep the supply chain moving. Engaging a partner like Taylored Services that fully understands this process is a necessity in today's global market.

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Future-Proofing Tomorrow's Warehouses

Bar Code Direct modernized and optimized a large Fortune 500 retail warehouse, taking a three-pronged approach that yielded dramatic speed and productivity gains.

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Why Rising Fuel Prices Should Drive Optimization Efforts

We’re already seeing the effects of rising gas prices, making it tougher to navigate today’s biggest supply chain challenges.

Supply chains are increasingly expensive. From raw materials to transportation, the price of just about everything is going up. In March, the cost of crude oil spiked above $100 per barrel for the first time since 2014.

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Selecting a TMS

Given the large number of options available, it is critical to determine the best transportation management system (TMS) based on your operation's unique needs. The goal is to maximize potential before making a decision.

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18 Quick Tips For 2022

Looks like 2022 will be fraught with many of the same challenges as last year. But IL has your back. We collected 18 tips from our audience—the leaders in logistics—to help you navigate with certainty.

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3PL Partnership Turns Up the Heat

BBQGrills.com, which offers premium grilling and outdoor kitchen products, launched in 2019 and quickly found a ready market. While its growth was largely a benefit, it also meant the company soon needed additional support in various functions, including transportation.

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Advanced Supply Chain Group takes Delivery of 35 New Renault T Evolution Trucks

Advanced Supply Chain Group (ASCG) which specialises in the fashion retail logistics sector and counts ASOS, Next and Asda among its customers, has chosen the Renault T Evolution model due to its environmental benefits and interior improvements.

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Tough road for freight industry as trucking companies battle crime, fuel costs, labour issues

Durban - The looting and torching of trucks, hijackings and steep fuel prices are among the pressures facing the country’s freight industry.

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Pallets: Front and Center

Playing a central role in the supply chain, the once-overlooked pallet is capturing the spotlight and evolving to keep up with rapidly changing demands and expectations. These pallet companies ensure standout performances.

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Driver Shortage: Don't Fall For It

The talking point that states the trucking industry is facing a driver shortage to explain the state of supply chain is a lie. Don't fall for it. There has been a "shortage" of drivers for well over 20 years so be sure you are getting honest answers when digging into your supply chain issues.

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TMS Must-Haves for a Competitive Edge

A transportation management system (TMS)—a logistics platform that leverages technology to help businesses plan, manage, and optimize the physical movement of inbound and outbound goods—can help companies navigate uncertain business conditions and boost performance.

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IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions

From an enhanced ocean route between Turkey and the U.S. East Coast to the latest dunnage for auto parts, here are some notable supply chain services and solutions that recently hit the market.

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A New Fix for Broken Supply Chains?

Less-than-truckload (LTL) are prone to delays, damages, and inefficiencies, finds new data from Drive Research and Flock Freight.

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You Can't Transform What You Can't Measure

Reliably measuring sustainability efforts remain a difficult task for most companies, despite the focus on social responsiblity.

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Harness the Power of Plastic

Plastic Pallet Pros not only helps clients achieve sustainability goals, the pallet company provides a more cost effective solution, reducing clients' overall pallet spend.

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Effective Ways to Find and Retain Talent

Even before the pandemic shined a light on how fragile our supply chain is, the industry has grappled with attracting and retaining talent to meet demand.

With many roles in the field needing to be filled—for example, employment of logisticians alone has been projected to grow 30% through 2030, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics—managers must be prepared to not only better attract talent, but also to invest in existing employees to retain them for the long term.

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The Year of Capacity

All signs indicate that 2022 will be the year of capacity—not just for air, ocean, ground, and final-mile parcel, but also in terms of labor and the customer experience, SEKO executives stressed in a media call discussing Chinese New Year's impact on the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Education: Cramming for Success

Business is crazy these days. That means graduates of supply chain programs need to understand resilience and risk management along with technology, analytics, operations, and strategy.

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