Hurricane Ian could flood Tampa Bay with storm surge
Potential flooding threatens Florida ports and highways, forecasters say.

Procurement

Procurement pros say inflation is top concern
And they’re taking action to alleviate the pressure, including finding new suppliers as a way to lower costs.

Study: Supply chain crisis to continue through 2023
Survey: 90% of procurement leaders will tweak operating models to cope with economic outlook
Breaking Bad: Conducting Full Truckload RFPs in the Age of Digital Freight Procurement
Sponsored by:Emerge

Global

UPS continues investments in lucrative healthcare arm
Acquisition of Italy’s Bomi Group will add temperature-controlled pharmaceutical warehouses in 14 countries.

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ITA Presidents Forum offers global lift truck market insights

Every four years, the leaders of associated lift truck trade associations worldwide meet in the US to present and discuss trends in the global lift truck market, including representatives from Japan, China, the European Union and the United States.

Blogs

SCQ Forum
Food for Thought …
In this article from the Journal of Business Logistics, the authors examine why the food recall process varies so greatly.
Reflections
Occam's Razor and the Corona Virus
Ask any scientist anchored in the real world, and they posit that the simplest of competing theories is preferred to the more complex.

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Logistics

Report: Companies are focused on sustainability, but lack progress
Despite having articulated a long-term vision, 33% of executives at large organizations say they lack a business case to support sustainable supply chain development, and nearly half say they struggle to measure progress.

Manufacturing

Industry groups praise Senate passage of CHIPS Act
Groups say action is needed to address ongoing semiconductor shortages.

Finance

Trucking finance platform vendor AtoB gains $155 million backing
Two-year-old startup says its products modernize trucking industry financial transactions like fuel purchase, payroll, and maintenance funding.

Strategy

CSCMP recognizes supply chain pioneers
Industry association hands out its highest honors at annual conference.

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SEP

Transforming supply chain noise into intelligent patterns with mobile robotic automation

Learn how Berkshire Grey's robotic solutions are built keeping their customers (and their customers) in mind to capture greater value across their entire supply chain.

Industry Press Room News

IRG to Construct 227,000 Sq.Ft. Distribution Facility for RoadOne IntermodaLogistics in Suffolk, VA
100 new jobs, significant investment expected.

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Technology

Using predictive analytics to make cycle counting better
Third-party logistics provider uses mathematical model to make cycle counting more targeted and efficient.

Whitepapers

THE NEW WAY TO WAREHOUSE: 4 Innovations in Automation & Robotics to Boost Warehouse Productivity
This paper focuses on the ways in which fulfillment centers need to innovate to cope with the on-demand world through improved inventory management, greater productivity, and the latest advances in robotics and automation.
Sponsored by:Invia Robotics
Case Study: Peak Teams helps boost headcount quickly on a short-term project
Buddy's Plant Plus received a large order that required it to increase your headcount for an 8-week second shift. Learn how we helped to fulfill the order increase quickly with a qualified workforce and expert management team.
Sponsored by:Simos

Industry Data Points

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FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index

The May TCI dropped to -0.3, falling back into negative territory from 3.21 in April.
3.3%

U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index

The index rose 3.3% in the second quarter compared to the first quarter, and rose 19.7% year-over-year.
5%

Dodge Construction Network

Total construction starts declined 5% in June, although total construction was 5% higher in the first six months of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021.

New Products

Chain.io Announces New Capabilities That Helps Forwarders Operationalize Real-Time Visibility Data
Real-Time Transportation Visibility Platforms (RTTVPs) were built for shippers; Chain.io orchestrates visibility data for forwarders as well, enabling better customer service.
DispatchTrack Launches AI-Powered Territory Planner
First territory planning solution to incorporate AI; automatically generates accurate, balanced sales territories with unprecedented speed to save time and reduce costs
What's in the blue box? Modules, Design and Chemistry of Lithium Batteries for Forklifts
The diversity in forklift lithium battery module design, chemistry, and form is what sets apart industrial lithium brands. Learn more about this impressive industrial battery by watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-Hg3ewrXVM

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The Sportsman's Guide Case study: Increasing Accuracy & Productivity

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Thanks to the Lucas Warehouse Optimization Suite, The Sportsman's Guide has increased productivity, reduced training time, and experienced a boost in accuracy for both full-time staff and seasonal employees. Want to learn how Lucas can help your DC be more efficient, accurate, and safe while reducing labor costs?...

E-Commerce

Retail sales rose slightly in August despite “headwinds” of interest and inflation rates
NRF says shoppers were buoyed by job and wage growth, but cautions higher prices could puncture those supports.

Third-Party Logistics

Three critical success capabilities
To survive in this volatile business environment, third-party logistics providers and their customers must work together to build up their digital capabilities and talents while also focusing on meeting the end customer’s needs.

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Industry Data Points

FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index

U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index

Dodge Construction Network