Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
The pandemic-driven eCommerce boom turned many B2C distribution operations upside down in 2020 as online sellers and omnichannel retailers tried to adjust to a massive consumer market shift toward online shopping. With vaccines rolling out and some light starting to show at the end of the coronavirus tunnel, retailers must now plan for the future of B2C fulfillment.
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Amazon vs Target vs Walmart with Rick Watson. Joe Lynch and Rick Watson discuss Amazon vs Target vs Walmart and their strengths and weaknesses in the areas of ecommerce, fulfillment, distribution, and logistics. About Rick Watson. Rick Watson founded RMW Commerce Consulting after spending 20+ years as a technology entrepreneur and operator exclusively in the ecommerce industry with companies like ChannelAdvisor, BarnesandNoble.com , Merchantry, and Pitney Bowes.
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Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
As I sit in the dark pondering what to write for this Talking Logistics post, working off the last of my laptop’s battery power after one of the biggest ice storms in the city’s history, I begin to wonder: At what point did route planning become so complex? My local utility company has deployed field. Read more Dynamic Route Optimization: A ‘Must Have’ in Today’s Delivery Environment.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Many businesses don’t realize that up to 40% of their trash — from post-consumer plastics such as hangers and water bottles, to metals, fibers, and even food grease — can be diverted from landfill to generate income.
Advertiser: GEP
The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?
Truck News
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
What do you really need if you’re a driver looking for a job? At a cursory overview, it’s not that complicated. First, you need to be satisfied that you will be paid a reasonable rate, either hourly or by the mile, percentage of revenue – whatever the method. A rate that will fulfill your cash […].
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Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Locus Robotics, a leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfillment warehouses, this week announced $150 million in Series E funding, led by Tiger Global Management and BOND. The round builds on support from existing investors including Scale Venture Partners and Prologis Ventures, the venture capital arm of Prologis, a global leader in logistics real estate.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
The trade gateways in the U.S. Pacific Northwest are standing out for their calm relative to the congestion bedeviling ports from Los Angeles to Savannah, Georgia.
NGT News
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Clean Energy Fuels Corp., a provider of clean fuel for the transportation market, has opened a new fueling station in Whittier, Calif. The station is owned by the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (LACSD). Clean Energy will provide renewable natural gas (RNG) to fuel heavy-duty trucks and other medium-duty vehicles in the region, including LACSD’s […].
FreightWaves SONAR
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Many asset-based carriers utilize freight broker and data technology to recruit truck drivers and reel in new talent. It is considerably more important to find talent quickly to fill the ever-growing needs of the freight and shipping industry. The issue with recruiting and retaining truckers is that it is difficult to do so without understanding actual market trends and volatility. .
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Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.
NGT News
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Albuquerque, N.M., has opened a new compressed natural gas (CNG) station to refuel its CNG bus fleet. The new station marks the beginning of a long-term partnership between the city and Trillium, a provider of renewable fuels and alternative fueling solutions. After Albuquerque evaluated its needs for clean public transit, they turned to Houston-based Trillium […].
Freight Center
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Are you a business shipper who ships cargo in large quantities or cargo that is heavier than 150lbs. when fully packaged? Did you know that there are limitations on what parcel carriers can ship? While parcel shipping may work as part of your small business shipping strategy, you will likely need to include less-than-truckload or LTL shipping into your strategy as well.
NGT News
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Eaton, a power management company, says its Vehicle Group is developing gearing solutions for electric vehicles (EVs). Leveraging its expertise in producing transmissions and contract manufactured gear-sets for passenger and commercial vehicles, the Vehicle Group says it aims to be a player in the global design, development and supply of EV reduction gearing.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
To clean up the logistical nightmare, organizations should look to best practices in last-mile delivery.
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe
NGT News
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Gov. Phil Murphy says New Jersey is investing more than $100 million in clean, equitable transportation projects that will improve air quality and reduce the effects of climate change while moving the state towards 100% clean energy by 2050. Leveraging proceeds from New Jersey’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and the Volkswagen […].
Bulk Connection
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
No matter what you’re shipping, securing consistent bulk freight transportation services is a challenge your company is likely facing at the moment. The effects of the COVID pandemic continue to impact freight capacity. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the current situation and tell you what you can do to improve your odds of getting your bulk shipments in motion.
NGT News
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
New Mexico officials have chosen BYD to participate in a statewide purchase agreement that gives transit agencies throughout the U.S. the ability to buy BYD coaches and buses. The vehicles, which comply with strict Buy America standards, are manufactured in an ISO 9001-certified U.S. factory, guaranteeing quality, safety and efficiency in every aspect of design, […].
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
The report’s shipment’s reading—at 1.110—headed up 8.6% annually, topping December’s 6.7% annual increase, and expenditures—at 3.070—saw a 19.5% annual gain and a 0.2% sequential decline.
Advertiser: GEP
Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.
NGT News
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Ford Motor Co. says by mid-2026, 100% of its passenger vehicle range in Europe will be zero-emissions capable, all-electric or plug-in hybrid – and will be completely all-electric by 2030. Similarly, Ford’s entire commercial vehicle range will be zero-emissions capable, all-electric or plug-in hybrid by 2024 – with two-thirds of its commercial vehicle sales expected to […].
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Total POLA volume—at 835,516 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units)—saw a 3.6% annual increase, and total POLB volume came in at 764,006 TEU, for a 21.9% annual increase.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
RC Willey Home Furnishings transitions from relying on legacy electronic data interchange to deploying the technology for achieving competitive advantage.
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
When is it appropriate to outsource your logistics and what does that mean for your business?
Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader
Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,
West Coast and California Logistics
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly changed eCommerce business and eCommerce fulfillment. Shopping from home created unprecedented demand for parcel services, which the leading carriers responded to with higher parcel rates and, ultimately, diminished capacity. In this article, we’ll review the current parcel landscape and help you identify additional ways to lower your overall eCommerce costs.
Blue Grace Logistics
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Digital trucking is bringing unprecedented, large-scale benefits to the national transportation grid. Digitization takes living, real-time data from once futuristic fantasy to practical present-day tools. Companies who embrace these changes can stay ahead of shipping needs, coordinate the arrival and departure of shipments at distribution facilities and offer customers full transparency regarding product tracking.
Logistics Business Magazine
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Renault Trucks is introducing a new low entry cab for urban applications, including waste and distribution. Building on 2020’s developments in electric drivelines, the D Wide Z.E. Low Entry Cab (LEC) brings further advancements offering improved ergonomics, visibility and safety whilst driving up productivity and operational efficiency for multiple operations in city areas with strict emissions standards. .
FLS Transport
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
The Top 7 Stories in Freight. Here’s what’s happening this week: Clearinghouse takes 52k drivers off the road and culls 40k more Manufacturing pumps freight volume 7% and presses load-to-truck ratio Must see TV as video shows just how bad West Coast congestion really is Extreme pattern as freight volume sits 42% above 2018 and 2019 values Plot twist as Canadian ELD mandate goes into effect on June 12th FMCSA extends HOS waiver for COVID relief carriers until May 31st Time & money
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The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.
United World Transporation
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Across the USA, the driver shortage ranks as the number one issue in the trucking industry. It’s a problem that has plagued the trucking industry for at least the past 15 years. With the pandemic making the shortage worse, is there a way to increase driver retention over the coming years? Continue reading below to find out why there’s a driver shortage and what the industry needs to solve the problem.
Shippeo
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
New technologies have made collecting vast amounts of information possible but the real benefit comes from what it’s used for. Organizations are using predictive analytics to help overcome difficult challenges and make new opportunities possible.
MercuryGate
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Selecting and implementing an enterprise transportation management system (TMS) involves many processes, including the need […]. The post TMS Buyer’s Guide 2021: Tips to Get Company Stakeholders to Buy In appeared first on MercuryGate International.
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