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Theodore Marty Martin Schuurmans, 65, Green Bay, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022. He was born November 2, 1956, in Houghton, MI to Theodore Schuurmans and Frances (Schuurmans) Haase. Marty graduated from Green Bay West in 1975 and UW-Stout in 1980. He began his career as an industrial education instructor and then went on to own his own business as a general contractor, TMS Enterprises. Marty ran his company for 38 years until his passing. He was an avid Packers fan, one of the founding fathers of the Big Cheese, always there offering a high five being loud and proud. Marty loved hunting, and he had the best hunting dog in the world Scout. His favorite place was the cottage up in Mountain and he was blessed to spend his last days there, his own personal heaven. He took great pride in his plants and hummingbirds and loved to entertain guests at the cottage. Marty had a heart of gold and loved to help others. He enjoyed outings to farmers markets. Out of all the things that brought him joy, his family was most important to him. He was so proud to be a father and a grandfather. He is survived by his children, Gina (Brad) Kloehn, Theodore Benjamin (Crystal) Schuurmans, Tommy Schlief; his mother, Frances (Schuurmans) Haase; siblings, Larry (Dar) Schuurmans, Bob (Beth) Schuurmans, Sandy (Dan) Teske, Tom Schuurmans, and John Schuurmans; granddaughters, Harper Kloehn, Helena Kloehn, Hazel Kloehn and Amelia Schuurmans; mother of his children, Patti (Stepfather Tom) Schlief; and many nieces and nephews, other family, friends and The Dawgs. Marty was preceded in death by his father, Ted; stepfather, Don Haase. Friends and family will gather at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., (to avoid the construction area, please use the west side, closest to Military Ave, entrance and parking lot.) from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5th; Sharing of Memories to follow at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to PBS Wisconsin or your local nature conservatory. To send online condolences, please go to http://www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.

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We hear a lot about the importance of heart health, gut health and taking care of our overall health, but one area often overlooked is brain health. "Your brain is a unique organ like a muscle, the more you use it the more it develops," Dr. Walid Wazni, a Neurologist and Medical Director of the Stroke Center at Dignity Health St. Mary Hospital in Long Beach tells us. Having good brain health enhances your ability to effectively communicate, problem solve, make good decisions and live a productive life. "The health of one's brain is the most important goal for a happy and functional life. Anyone with a family member with advanced dementia is aware of how dehumanizing it is to be without a well-functioning brain," Dr. Mark Liker MD Neurosurgeon with Dignity Health Northridge Hospital adds. Eat This, Not That! Health spoke with neurologists who explain why it's important to rewire your mind and daily habits to include in your daily routine that are good for the brain. Read onand to ensure your health and the health of others, don't miss these Sure Signs You've Already Had COVID.

Dr. Liang Wang, MD Neurology, Dignity Health Northridge says, "As a neurologist, I am always searching for the latest in evidence-based medicine so that I can provide the most current recommendations regarding brain health to my patients. We as human beings have a brain that is most extraordinary and capable of astonishing things: our brains have led us to the moon, composed beautiful music (that get stuck in our heads coincidentally), and make the most complicated acrobatic movements look easy. Yet we were all born without these abilities; that's where neuroplasticity comes in-one of the most important concepts in neuroscience and neurology. No, our brains aren't made of plastic (though some days we might feel that way); it simply means our brain is constantly reorganizing and rewiring itself. Think of it like your smartphone's operating system, constantly changing its functions depending on how you use it, without ever needing periodic updates. Pretty neat! Not every change is for the better however. Sadly, many readers likely have experienced a most tragic loss of a loved one due to declining mental function resulting in dementia, robbing someone of a dignified living as a person. This is all in large part due to neurodegeneration that has either hijacked or overcome the potential of neuroplasticity to ill effect, causing permanent brain damage. Which is why maintaining brain health and avoiding detrimental changes to our neuroplasticity will help ensure we remain our optimal selves for as long as possible."6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e

Dr. Liker states, "Nowadays the significant changes in the daily circadian and therefore brain rhythms have been disrupted by a variety of influences and we are seeing that in the increased rates of psychological disease affecting both young and old. Rewiring the brain is a loose term that can be better defined as rectifying the functional connectivity that has gone awry due to whatever exogenous influence whether it be separation from friends and loved ones, increased drug and alcohol use, reduced physical activity, excess use of social media, change in eating or sleep habits, illness or financial stresses etc. . The most effective way to reconstitute the normal functional connectivity of the brain is to resume a healthy lifestyle. It requires a return to structured and healthy habits that we perhaps forgot or dismissed due to recent societal changes. Because of the natural diurnal changes in many brain hormones and neurochemicals, a set of regular habits will stand to benefit the brain in the long term. That means returning to the things that we all know make us feel better and improve brain function such as eating and sleeping at regular times, reducing exogenous and endogenous stimulation, getting regular exercise, eating a balanced diet. The pandemic and its effects have uncovered a great deal of psychopathology that has been "submarined" in the pre pandemic period because of loss of some regular coping mechanisms that were interfered with due to the effects of the pandemic. Depression (adult, adolescent and pediatric), anxiety, OCD, addictive behavior, pain syndromes, effects of prior head trauma can all become more burdensome in recent times. One promising technology involves non-invasive and gentle transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), an FDA approved therapy for some of these diseases but which also has shown surprisingly good outcomes in off-labeled applications. The general concept behind TMS is the transmission of energy to the brain surface (cortical layer) in the form of a magnetic current that rectifies the abnormal circuitry and brain oscillations that have emerged because of the above negative factors. Improvements in objective brain wave patterns (electroencephalography) and more subjective clinical behavior can be identified after the series of treatments needed to provide lasting benefit. It is a technology more common in Europe but recent developments such as MRI-guided brain navigation and personalized treatment based on abnormal EEG patterns have made the technology much more effective."

Dr. Wang reminds us, "We live in a stressful and unpredictable time right now, so I will start with this. I tell my patients that even in the face of all the stressors and negativity in life, they should face it with a positive attitude; not only will they feel better, but it also helps their brain as well! Coping with stressors and maintaining mental health have been shown in studies to improve neuroplasticity and significant stress have been shown to decrease it. Talking about mental health is no longer a taboo topic, and in fact has become a hot button issue since the era of Covid. Make time and effort daily to be mindful!"

Dr. Wazni explains, "Both the quantity and qualityis crucial to our brain health. Poor sleeping habits have been linked to numerous neurological diseases such as stroke, cognitive aging, dementia, Parkinson's disease."

According to Dr. Wang, "Restful sleep is essential for neuroplasticity as well as overall bodily health; lack of sleep, even for one night, has been shown to significantly impair brain function. Ask yourself, when was the last time you had consistent restful sleep for one week in a row? When I counsel my patients on this topic, I also include this question and I can tell you a staggering amount I can't remember when. Restful sleep also means that the sleep you are getting is quality sleep, so go see a doctor if you have any suspicion of a condition, such as obstructive sleep apnea that is disrupting sleep. Snooze away (healthily) for better brain health!"

Dr. Wazni says, "Social engagement can provide protection against dementia. Engagement in social activities may reduce the risk of dementia due to mental and intellectual stimulation, this is especially important later in life."

Dr. Wazni shares, "Exercise can help protect our memory as we age by preventing brain atrophy. Exercise also reduces stress and anxiety by releasing neurotransmitters responsible for stress and anxiety replenishing your synapses."

Dr. Wang states, "We all know exercise is important, but specifically for the brain, I recommend daily walking to my patients. From a brain perspective, walking is just fine. Repeated studies have shown increased blood flow to the brain, increased markers of plasticity, and better cognitive function, all just from daily walking! Contrary to popular belief, we really do use 100% of our brain, and walking (even at normal speed) uses a large portion of our brain and cognitive capacity, even if we don't feel that it is mentally challenging (unlike say, doing taxes). So, my advice is to lace up, check out a new playlist or podcast, and get to 30 minutes of walking a day!"

Dr. Wang says, "The adage, use it or lose it, is what I say to my patients. We have this gift of a brain and its extraordinary capacity to learn and absorb new things in life, throughout our life, so don't waste it! Whether it be crossword puzzles, a new recipe, a new sport, and yes even video games, the key is new and novel. The very nature of neuroplasticity means experiencing something new and different, so doing the same routine every single day isn't as beneficial as trying new things. It doesn't have to be a new thing everyday of course, but new enough to keep your brain engaged. There's no recommended frequency of new things, just do what feels natural to you."

According to Dr. Wazni, "A healthy diet reduces your risk of stroke or cerebrovascular disease. Mediterranean diets which are typically rich in omega-3 fatty acids and unsaturated fats that have been linked to lower blood levels of beta-amyloidthe protein linked to Alzheimer's."

"One of the newest intriguing areas in neurology and neuroscience is the concept of the "gut brain connection" and yes, it is exactly what it sounds like," says Dr. Wang. "Research has shown that altered gut microbiota (the variety and number of different microbes in your gut) contributes to development of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease as well as mental health issues. Even more amazingly, fecal transplant of young mice into older mice reversed some hallmarks of aging in the eyes and brain! Because everyone's gut is different, I generally recommend to my patients the MIND diet specifically because it has been shown to reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. As for probiotics, I generally find natural ones found in soy and milk products like yogurt and miso."

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President and co-owner of Houston-based Clark Freight Lines Danny R. Schnautz refuses to put junk in front of his drivers. As a former professional truck driver, Schnautz can spot junk when he sees it.

Over the years, that driver-focused mentality has made Clark Freight Lines particularly selective about the transportation management systems (TMS) and software that its professional drivers are asked to use.

The for-hire carrier runs a fleet of flatbeds, vans, specialized trailers, and a continuously expanding collection of intermodal chassis. The company hauls petrochemical products as well as imported lumber, plywood, stone, and other specialty cargo like warehouse materials, large statues, and even Grand Prix cars at one point.

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Running that fleet is a mix of company drivers and owner-operators, many of whom have been with Clark Freight Lines for more than 20 years. Co-owners Schnautz and his brotheralso a former truck driverhave found that automating certain aspects of the business, like safety training, dispatch, and payment settlements, have been a major timesaver for drivers. Schnautz is quick to point out, however, that regardless of advancements in technology, the business wont work without that irreplaceable human touch.

Drivers are people who have a name. Trucks are objects; they have numbers, Schnautz told FleetOwner. Thats a big difference for us. Technology aids us; it doesnt replace us. Drivers are not interchangeable, and neither is our office staff. Using technology to complement their strengths and compensate for human weaknesses is the best place for the technology.

To assist dispatchers and drivers, Clark Freight Lines, which has a TMS app of its own under development, uses LoadMaster from McLeod Software to help dispatchers plan loads and provide input for driver miles in real time.

Operational information is entered into the TMS so all departments within the company know where drivers and loads are at any given time.

We have an obligation to the drivers to deliver the best of whats availablewhether its the best run, the best days off, the best equipment, the best maintenance schedule, or the best trailer situation, Schnautz said. Whether a trailer is red-tagged or whether a run has increased in rate, we want to get that information in [the TMS] and share it with the driver.

Clark Freight Lines also uses TMS to capture safety information from roadside inspections as well as anything related to drivers regulatory certifications and expirationsthink hazmat or medical certifications and commercial drivers license renewals.

The carrier, without a ton of effort or bandwidth, has been able to go through those driver records and give drivers plenty of notice when, for example, their hazmat certifications expire,according to Schnautz. Fleet managers also are leveraging these systems to help walk drivers through some of those certification processes as needed.

I dont think anybody ever buys a TMS because its cool, noted Mark Cubine, VP of marketing for McLeod Software. Fleets had a business outcome in mind that caused them to make the investment because its a lot of work to internalize a TMS.

For Cubine, optimizing fleet management software comes down to a few value propositions. The first, he said, is improving a companys operating ratio.

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There are all kinds of inefficiencies in every trucking company, Cubine said. Information and automation are the keys to unlocking all those efficiencies.

Whether its fuel costs, network, or profitability in a lane, Cubine urged fleet managers to regularly question whether they are pricing freight correctly or leaving money on the table. Their most urgent responsibility, however, is making sure they are taking care of their drivers.

TMS software might assist fleets struggling with driver capacity, which is defined today by federally mandated hours-of-service regulations. Another value proposition of TMS is the ability to constantly manage that capacity, driver detention time, and conscientiously know how trucks are being utilized compared to how well the company and driver will be paid.

Automation can play a role in simplifying billing and settlements for all parties involveddrivers, back-office staff, fleet management, and shippers.

Fleet managers might also turn to a TMS solution if they find browsing various load boards cumbersome.

Axele TMS, for example, integrates with five load boards on its platform, including DAT and Truckstop.com, with plans to include more in the future, explainedShaman Ahuja, head ofAxele. The company also offers TMS cloud software for truckload carriers and integrates with load boards, ELDs, market rates, maps, and accounting systems.

Instead of having different Excel sheets to manage finances and driver assignments, fleets can do everything within the same application, Ahuja said.

Certain TMS functionalities allow carriers to shop for a load, assign specific loads to a driver, and provide dispatchers who might be managing some 10 to 20 drivers at a time with real-time visibility of driver location and the status of the shipment. These days, that kind of visibility and planning is becoming increasingly important amid volatile fuel prices and an emphasis on further reducing deadhead miles.

Altos Express, a New Jersey-based for-hire carrier that runs refrigerated trailer loads for dedicated lanes in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and New York, has a base of company drivers, half of whom stay out all week with the other half of the companys fleet home every day.

Altos Express dispatches to drivers daily and, before implementing fleet management software, that process was quite vexing. Dispatchers would verbally tell drivers their assignments and then follow up with a written manifest that included the customers location, pickup and delivery appointment numbers, and directions. Then, at the end of the week, drivers would submit paper copies of their proof of deliveries, bills of lading, fuel receipts, and lumper receipts. The carrier then would create invoices and send them out to their customers for remittance.

Altos Express has since streamlined its dispatch operations using Axele TMS. Now, fleet managers can set up existing customers with their addresses, rates, and contacts, so drivers can send them all the information they need to make their deliveries via an app on their phones.

Drivers now upload all their documents directly into the app, which then sends all required electronic paperwork to Altos dispatch team instantaneously.

Having this ability has given us not only the resource to give our drivers the information they need, but in turn, we can then get the paperwork all together and then submit our invoices to the customers daily instead of weekly, explained Chris Medina, a dispatcher for Alto's Express.

Our drivers are getting all their dispatch information directly onto their phones, Medina added. This is a help to them because they have access to all the information that we are entering when we put their load in. Everything they need is right in the palm of their hands. Occasionally, a driver may need directions, and we can send them directly to their phones instead of them needing to pull over and call the office.

The job of a commercial truck driver is historically one of the most difficult professions out there. While other fleet employees can work from offices or even their homes, long-haul drivers endure extensive hours and face the risks of the road, all while being away from their families for long periods of time.

Manoj Parmar, product manager for Axele TMS, pointed out that because of these underlying conditions, there are fewer drivers than needed on the road today, and the industry has yet to grasp exactly how to utilize their time efficiently.

They are wasting their miles, and theyre idle waiting for the next load, Parmar told FleetOwner. If they have the right technology to find the right load for them at the right time and the right location, then it will keep everything running.

On top of that, many drivers arent met with even the basics of human respect and decency at customer facilities. That has been made all-too apparent over the course of the pandemic, and most recently Rep. Jason Silvis (R-Indiana) authorized legislation to require truck drivers access to restrooms when picking up or dropping off shipments.

House Bill 2465 creates the Truck Driver Restroom Access Act, which would require retail establishments, shippers, receivers, and terminal operators to give truck drivers access to indoor or portable toilets during regular business hours. Those who fail to provide access would be issued a written violation for a first offense and a $300 fine for each subsequent offense. The bill is in the House Transportation Committee awaiting review.

Parmar stressed that technology could help drivers not only with all the digitized paperwork they need but also by giving them the power to rate fleet customer facilities through TMS functionality.

The facility will be rated and scored by the driver, Parmar said. We are trying to bring this aspect of how the pickup and drop-off locations treat drivers into our technology. It gives drivers a feeling of community together.

For its own TMS app, Clark Freight Lines conducted a survey to determine what drivers wanted from the app. Schnautz told FleetOwner the app will include functions like settlements for owner-operators and payroll for company drivers. All drivers will have visibility as to when their check is coming out and how it is being billed for the week they are being paid. It would also contain customer location information, so the driver has it on hand as needed.

The Clark Freight Lines app will also include a function so drivers can connect with one another and share information about certain facilities and places to park. Clark Freight Lines drivers also requested functionality for communications with all fleet departments as well as safety training and certification alerts.

There are so many factors that go into the best match for a load and a driver, and when you add equipment and timing to that, you need the data to make the good decision, but for us, people make the best decisions, Schnautz said.

You have to adjust a lot in trucking, he added. When something changesthat could mean the customer cancels six loads, or there is a storm, or a truck breakdown, or a driver is sickthen you have to recover. The computer programs aid those decisions, but for us, its still the people making the decisions. If you dont have all the information, its not going to be a good decision.

The right fleet management technology should set up both the fleet and drivers for success, McLeods Cubine pointed out. Part of that success means keeping an eye on driver compensation over time and paying close attention to when drivers submit home-time requests.

Drivers come with an expectation of where they are going to run, how you are going to handle their time off, and how much money they are going to make, Cubine explained. Yes, you must have the tools to evaluate how that driver is doing the work, are they on time, and are they doing everything I expect? But you have to ask, Am I doing everything for that driver?

McLeod has a function in its TMS called Feasibility, in which planners can look at a load, hit the feasibility button, and calculate whether a driver can safely pick up and drop off the load in time.

Can they get there safely for the next load? Cubine asked. Can they physically do it without any question of forcing them to speed or being unreasonable about detention time?

Kem Wallace, now a senior solutions architect at McLeod, started his career in trucking as a driver. He emphasized the importance of having drivers participate in the TMS coding process.

Weve also coded the system for driver preferences to be included for the fleet manager, Wallace explained. This allows managers to know this driver really loves going Northeast System or this driver doesnt like a specific commodity. The system can recommend to the fleet manager what works, and that drives retention straight up. It doesnt mean you can always do it, but now the driver feels you know them a little better.

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Genpro, Inc. Implements Turvo Collaboration Cloud and Transportation Management System (TMS) applications to enhance customer experience and operationalize visibility with best-in-class logistics solutions

SAN MATEO, Calif., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Turvo, provider of the world's leading collaboration application designed for the supply chain, announced today that Genpro, Inc., a leading New Jersey-based 3PL, has digitized its operations and enhanced its customer experience with Turvo's Collaborative TMS. Since the deployment in mid-2021, 100% of Genpro's shipment transactions, from order entry through financial closeout, have flowed through Turvo's software. The partnership combines Genpro's 30+ years of success in the logistics service industry with Turvo's best-of-breed technology for a digital, customer-first approach to offer third party logistic services.

Genpro's business is rooted in strong corporate culture, decades of industry experience, and hard-earned customer and carrier relationships. With Turvo, innovation is added to this model, and Genpro can now manage its business on a single platform -- across sales, operations, and finance. Turvo eliminates manual processes, increases efficiencies, boosts productivity, and provides better customer and employee experiences. These new capabilities differentiate Genpro from traditional 3PLs with a modern user interface and unique sharing capabilities offering its customers real-time visibility and collaboration. The enhanced technology platform enables Genpro to continue to provide solutions to a level that now surpasses any of its traditional or digital competitors.

"Genpro provides a case study for how to future-proof and scale a proven 3PL with tech. By leveraging Turvo's cutting edge collaboration platform and TMS, Genpro has digitally transformed operations and better connected with their customers," said Scott Lang, Turvo's Chairman and CEO. "In today's market, customers expect their 3PLs to be connected and responsive, and our collaborative TMS makes this possible."

Turvo's multi-tenant approach allows Genpro to work with customer and carrier partners in a single view, in real-time. This leading-edge approach has allowed Genpro to offer its customers an end-to-end platform that supports enhanced efficiencies for internal users, while also featuring self-service access to information for its customers and carriers.

"Investors are pouring money into supply chain digitization and creating a technology arms race, that's really raising expectations among shippers and carriers, perhaps at a loss of the importance of operational competency," said Robert Goldstein, CEO, Genpro. "Turvo's software levels the playing field for those of us who are not in the software business but operationally sound because it enables us to provide our customers and carriers with a market-leading technology and experience."

"We're able to say "yes" to growth in a way that we never could before," said Goldstein. "Turvo's streamlined workflows and collaboration functionality supports rapid volume growth and expansion of service offerings while also controlling operational costs. We can engage our customers in a more strategic way with regard to their business and support their objectives with complimentary service and technology solutions."

About Turvo

Turvo provides the world's leading collaboration application designed specifically for the supply chain. Turvo connects people and organizations allowing shippers, logistics providers, and carriers to unite their supply chains, deliver outstanding customer experiences, collaborate in real-time, and accelerate growth. The technology unifies all systems, internal and external, providing one end-to-end solution to execute all operations and analytics while eliminating redundant manual tasks and automating business processes. Turvo's customers include some of the world's largest, Fortune 500 logistics service providers, shippers, and freight brokers. Turvo is based in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in Dallas, Texas, and Hyderabad, India. (www.turvo.com)

About Genpro, Inc.

For over 30 years Genpro, Inc. has been delivering innovative transportation solutions to its customers. With an ongoing dedication to continuous improvement, Genpro creates new paths for its customers and carriers by leveraging the company's industry experience and superior technology. In a marketplace built on countless variables, Genpro provides a competitive advantage with its high level of service, years of industry experience, and reliability in both the temperature-controlled and dry freight marketplace. (https://www.genproinc.com/).

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US Transportation Sector GHG Emissions

Oracle Fursion Cloud Transportation Management offers a solution that allows transportation planners to see estimated emissions carbon dioxide, nitrous oxides, and particulate matter before a trip is executed. Transportation is, of course, a major source of green house emissions. According to the environmental protection agency, in the US, the transportation sector accounts for 29% of all greenhouse gas emissions. That is more than any other sector.

A transportation management system (TMS) allows a shipper or carrier to plan the most cost-effective set of shipments that meets service level goals. A TMS can be a great way to save money while lowering costs. Running more efficient routes, with more fully loaded trucks, saves money and reduces emissions. The desire to improve service, reduce cost, and reduce emissions, is part of the reason their customer Unilever selected their solution. Unilever is one of the worlds largest food manufacturers.

But can TMS solutions do even better? Now, Oracle ORCL Transportation Management (OTM) allows cost and sustainability to be traded off. Oracles TMS has built in analytics to make these estimates. Currently, the estimates are only for truckload shipments. But the product roadmap has them adding this functionality for other transportation modes in the future.

Estimates of emissions are made based on the estimated fuel consumption for a trip. The emissions per gallon of diesel is than used to calculate the emissions. Calculating estimated fuel use is based on estimated miles in a trip, the weight of the load, and the type of equipment. Derek Gittoes, a vice president of supply chain management product strategy at Oracle, said this is very much an estimate. Much additional detail needs to go into the model for more precise estimates.

For example, Oracle is using average emission from a 5-ton truck, or a bulk tanker. Ultimately, where they hope to get to, is to understand that if a 2019 Freightliner Cascadia model semi, using 2021 Michelin X Line Energy Z tires, that is on a 1,000 mile route taking them over the Rocky Mountains, and that truck will spend 46 minutes idling on average, then that truck will generate X amount of emissions.

Rich Kroes, Oracle's Vice President of Global Sustainability

Rich Kroes Oracles vice president of global sustainability - was also on the call. Oracle has set a target to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, and to halve their greenhouse gas emissions across their value chain by 2030. Mr. Kroes said that across their supply chain there are times when it can be impractical to get to an exact GHG number. For example, if they buy a component for their hardware products in Thailand, they have an estimate for the logistics emissions associated with the component. But Oracle may not know whether there were delays causing a product to be shipped to them by air rather than by ocean or in a container that is not 100% full. We dont want perfection to be the enemy of the good. Estimates that are directionally correct can still help us to make the progress we need.

But for companies that do want more precision, Oracles consulting organization, and TMS consulting and implementation partners like Inspirage, can configure extensions on top of OTM to provide more refined estimates.

Advanced transportation management solutions are already closed loop systems. The TMS estimates the cost of a trip inclusive of a carriers rate for the lane along with estimated accessorial and fuel surcharges. When the invoice from the carrier comes in, the TMSs freight audit module can see whether the expected cost of the trip matches, or comes close to matching, what was expected.

If a carrier is willing to share the gallons of diesel information consumed on a trip with their shipper clients, then the same kind of closed loop predictions and corrections around sustainability can be made. Many shippers are now using transportation visibility solutions like those from FourKites that can monitor a carriers telematics data and generate post trip GHG emissions based on the actual fuel consumed. Oracle customers can buy a solution from FourKites that is preintegrated to OTM. That means, over time, the TMS could get better at predicting emissions on a particular route.

Oracle also offers a logistics modeling tool to look at how different policies would affect sustainability. This tool can also be used to estimate transportation emissions in advance of any shipments. A company, for example, could model the operational impact of shifting the lead time for deliveries to customers from 4 days to 6 days. In the same dashboard that shows how much money would be saved from this new policy, analysts can also view the carbon impacts. Again, this is not a precise estimate, but it would allow companies to make better decisions on what kinds of policies to implement.

Mr. Kroes, however, believes that while companies should commit to aggressive sustainability goals, organizations cannot compromise the service levels their customers have come to expect. If consumers are demanding next day deliveries, shippers need to meet those requirements while finding other ways for example, the use of electric vans - to improve their sustainability performance.

Carbon taxes are also something that a TMS must deal with. In British Columbia there is a carbon tax that applies to the miles driven in that province. Some of Oracles customers need to be able to calculate the miles driven in the province, so that they can adhere to the regulatory requirements.

For companies that are committed to reducing their Scope 1 emissions from their own trucks or Scope 3 emissions from trucks used by their common carriers while carrying the shippers goods, the issue of carbon taxes is also important. Intel INTC is an example of a company that has committed itself to be carbon neutral by 2040. To encourage internal operations to make the right decisions that will drive sustainability, operations must calculate a carbon tax before selecting a solution or service. Their internal carbon tax will raise over time. An internal carbon tax is, in a sense, a fictional number; the company does not really have to pay this tax. The tax is there to drive the right kind of sustainability decisions. A TMS will need to do double accounting to deal with this. This is what the trip costs inclusive of the internal carbon tax, but this is the lower price that was actually paid for the trip.

Finally, in the US, the Security and Exchange Commission will require publicly listed companies to submit sustainability reports, in addition to their Annual Reports, by 2023. These reports will follow international reporting standards, making it more difficult for companies to engage in greenwashing making grand claims of progress in this area that cannot be backed up. This will provide an added incentive for using a TMS that can estimate emissions. Other nations, like the UK, have similar regulations planned.

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Wall Street brokerages expect Greenbrook TMS Inc. (NASDAQ:GBNH Get Rating) to report sales of $15.10 million for the current quarter, according to Zacks. Three analysts have issued estimates for Greenbrook TMSs earnings, with the highest sales estimate coming in at $15.70 million and the lowest estimate coming in at $14.60 million. Greenbrook TMS reported sales of $13.71 million in the same quarter last year, which would suggest a positive year-over-year growth rate of 10.1%. The business is scheduled to report its next quarterly earnings results on Monday, January 1st.

On average, analysts expect that Greenbrook TMS will report full year sales of $63.47 million for the current financial year, with estimates ranging from $57.30 million to $68.00 million. For the next fiscal year, analysts forecast that the company will post sales of $78.93 million, with estimates ranging from $63.40 million to $101.00 million. Zacks Investment Researchs sales averages are an average based on a survey of sell-side research analysts that cover Greenbrook TMS.

Greenbrook TMS (NASDAQ:GBNH Get Rating) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, May 13th. The company reported ($0.44) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Greenbrook TMS had a negative net margin of 46.27% and a negative return on equity of 157.80%. The company had revenue of $13.07 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $11.70 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned ($0.56) EPS.

NASDAQ:GBNH opened at $2.34 on Friday. Greenbrook TMS has a 12-month low of $2.01 and a 12-month high of $13.89. The company has a current ratio of 0.95, a quick ratio of 0.95 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.31. The stocks 50 day simple moving average is $2.61 and its 200-day simple moving average is $3.68. The firm has a market cap of $41.66 million, a P/E ratio of -1.58 and a beta of 2.25.

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. acquired a new stake in shares of Greenbrook TMS during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $109,000. Royal Bank of Canada grew its holdings in shares of Greenbrook TMS by 243.1% in the 3rd quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 6,848 shares of the companys stock worth $51,000 after acquiring an additional 4,852 shares during the period. Masters Capital Management LLC increased its stake in Greenbrook TMS by 80.0% in the 3rd quarter. Masters Capital Management LLC now owns 450,000 shares of the companys stock valued at $3,339,000 after purchasing an additional 200,000 shares in the last quarter. AdvisorShares Investments LLC raised its holdings in Greenbrook TMS by 365.5% during the fourth quarter. AdvisorShares Investments LLC now owns 64,214 shares of the companys stock worth $281,000 after purchasing an additional 50,418 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Royce & Associates LP boosted its position in Greenbrook TMS by 8.0% during the fourth quarter. Royce & Associates LP now owns 223,500 shares of the companys stock worth $977,000 after purchasing an additional 16,598 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 16.73% of the companys stock.

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Greenbrook TMS Inc, together with its subsidiaries, controls and operates a network of outpatient mental health services centers in the United States. Its centers specialize in the provision of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy, an FDA-cleared non-invasive therapy for the treatment of major depressive disorder and other mental health disorders, as well as related psychiatric services.

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Sheppard Pratt, the Towson-based behavioral health provider, said it is opening a new center to provide care for hard-to-treat illnesses that will include use of psilocybin, a psychedelic medication.

Psilocybin will be used in research at a center within Sheppard Pratts new Institute for Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics, which will bring together a range of clinicians and treatments.

Sometimes called magic mushrooms, psilocybin has shown to be effective in clinical trials for treatment-resistant depression and other mood disorders, though it remains illegal at the federal level, where its listed as a schedule 1 drug under the U.S. Controlled Substance Act.

The center will continue collaboration between Sheppard Pratt, the states largest provider of mental health and substance use treatment, and COMPASS Pathways, a mental health care company based in the United Kingdom. They already had worked together on research into psilocybin, known to have hallucinogenic effects and produce altered states of consciousness.

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The center, called the Center of Excellence for Psilocybin Research and Treatment, will be on Sheppard Pratts Towson campus.

Other major psilocybin studies have been conducted at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. The university launched the Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins Medicine in 2019.

Dr. Harsh K. Trivedi, president and CEO of Sheppard Pratt, noted the other treatments that also will be used in the institute, including its existing Electroconvulsive Therapy, known as ECT, and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, or TMS, which are neurostimulation treatments that target specific areas of the brain.

There is a tremendous need for mental health care in local communities, across the nation, and around the world. People are struggling to find their best path forward, Trivedi said. The Institute offers innovative treatments and access to the most advanced psychopharmacology to help people find the right modality that will work best for them.

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