The Lean Thinker
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Thanks to everyone who left comments on the last post, Learning to See in 2023. You are making me think. Although Learning to See (the book) describes building your value stream map on A3 / 11×17 paper, most of the maps I have seen have been large affairs on a wall. I like this approach because it shifts people into the position of standing side-by-side talking about what is in front of them, which fosters collaboration.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 19, 2023
As 2023 comes to a close, we look to the events that took place this year to help us prepare for bringing in the new year. Much like the last five years, 2023 brought significant challenges for the various players in our global supply chain — from labor strikes, continued port congestion and more — Read more The post 2023 Recap – Through the Lens of Supply Chain appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
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Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Every major commercial shipping line is rerouting vessels away from the Suez Canal in response to the recent series of missile attacks by Houthi militants in the Red Sea.
NGT News
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Daimler Truck is entering the next development phase on the road to decarbonize transportation with hydrogen-powered trucks. After a rigorous testing phase on the test track and on public roads, the fuel-cell trucks have now reached an advanced development stage for deployment in customer fleets. Consequently, Daimler Truck is now building the first customer trial […] The post Daimler Truck Builds First Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Customer Trial Fleet appeared first on NGT News.
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Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 19, 2023
While most supply chain disruptions have dissipated, continued challenges led to the White House giving supply chains another bump in the news cycle with its inaugural meeting of the Council on Supply Chain Resilience.
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Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 19, 2023
The transportation and logistics industry is still lagging far behind other sectors in taking basic steps toward automation of manual processes.
Freightquote
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Ship smart with tips from Freightquote. Check out our video guide to get helpful info on less than truckload shipping for your business.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 19, 2023
China’s shipbuilding output increased by 12% year-on-year to 38 million dwt during the period running from January 2023 to November, making up50.1% of the planet’s total output.
Commercial Carrier Journal
DECEMBER 19, 2023
The extra weight of an EV battery pack is “no different in impact than trucks would see from weight cargo differences.
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
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 19, 2023
World Courier said the stations will allow the company to expand its capacity to store, handle and transport pharmaceutical products, including those that require cryogenic storage.
NGT News
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Cenntro Electric Group Limited, an electric vehicle technology company, says its all-electric Class 4 Logistar 400 (LS400) received approval from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to participate in California’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) in California, providing a $60,000 point-of-sale voucher for the company’s customers.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 19, 2023
The bill would allow the U.S. Department of Commerce’s SelectUSA program to develop new strategies to attract foreign investment to the U.S. semiconductor manufacturing sector.
NGT News
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Spanish mobility company Alsa, part of Mobico Group, has begun to operate six new lines in Geneva, Switzerland, with a fleet of 100% electric vehicles, becoming Transports Publics Genevois’ (TPG) first urban operator that uses zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). The new services, awarded to Alsa in 2022, saw the business invest in 22 new electric vehicles, […] The post Alsa Adds New EV Fleet Operations in Switzerland appeared first on NGT News.
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Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 19, 2023
The British low-cost airline held a general meeting with shareholders December 19 in Luton, London to get approval for its largest aircraft order yet.
MercuryGate
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Every holiday season, shippers and logistics service providers (LSPs) face the challenge of managing increased shipping demands. With a surge in orders and tight deadlines, vehicle route optimization strategies ensure timely and efficient deliveries. The post Embracing the Holiday Rush with Vehicle Route Optimization Strategies appeared first on MercuryGate International.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Sixty-three percent of survey participants said they are planning to restructure their supply chain over the next five years.
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Logistics and cargo handling activities carried out in the port environment are largely managed manually by workers in order to ensure the required operational standards. With the aim of making their employees’ tasks easier, more efficient and ergonomic, the Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mar Tirreno Settentrionale (Port System Authority of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea, AdSP MTS) and the Compagnia Portuale di Livorno (Livorno Port Company, CPL), together with IUVO, a spin-off company of the Scu
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Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 19, 2023
The finalists and the award winner will be recognized at the 2024 Salute to Women Behind the Wheel in Louisville, Kentucky on March 22, 2024.
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, has said that since the start of 2020 it has seen a much more diverse spread of airports used in the supply chain for automotive charters, with the rise of the electric vehicle resulting in the company arranging charters from or to more than 100 new airports. Dan Morgan-Evans (pictured), Group Cargo Director at ACS, commented: “Purchases of electric vehicles have more than doubled in the past two years and production has obviously been ramped up
NGT News
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Exelon, in partnership with CALSTART, EPRI, Clean Energy Works, World Resources Institute (WRI) and Edison Electric Institute (EEI), has released a white paper examining how the electric school bus transition can deliver a wide range of environmental justice, health and other benefits to customers, communities and the electric grid. In fact, replacing all diesel school […] The post Electric School Bus Transition Can Supply Many Benefits, Study Indicates appeared first on NGT News.
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Senior Executives at Samsara are forecasting trends in physical operations for next year and beyond. Philip van der Wilt (pictured), SVP and GM EMEA of Samsara says, “physical operations will continue to be challenged by the uncertainty surrounding fleet electrification and the need to double down on fuel efficiency. Businesses are waking up to the fact that it’s not petrol, diesel or electricity that powers fleets — it’s data. “Those who have already invested in technology and IoT platfo
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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.
WorkWave
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Time To Read: 2 minutes Looking for a simple solution for price quotes in your field service business? Service by WorkWave has you covered with our comprehensive guide. What Is a Price Quote? A price quote, also known as a service quote or a job quote, is a document that outlines the estimated cost and details of services or products to be provided by a field service business to a client.
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Prologis Europe is pleased to release its Seven Supply Chain Predictions for 2024. Prologis Research continues to leverage decades of industry experience and proprietary data, as well as unique insights from its 114-million-square-metre global portfolio and 6,700 customers to provide the following forecasts. Trend 1: The global freight recession will reverse Signified by double-digit growth in port and truck traffic, the global freight recession is expected to reverse.
WorkWave
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Time To Read: 3 minutes In the ever-evolving landscape of commerce, small businesses are continually seeking efficient and secure payment processing solutions to streamline transactions. Understanding the intricacies of payment processing is crucial for field service businesses looking to establish a seamless and customer-friendly payment system. Payment processing can significantly impact your business, your customers and the relationship between the two, so it’s important to understand what’s
NGT News
DECEMBER 19, 2023
First Hydrogen Corp. has launched its new hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) program for North America. The North American program will perfectly align with the company’s expansion plan and the maturity of Quebec’s hydrogen ecosystem. The company intends to develop two additional demonstrator FCEVs to showcase for potential North American fleet customers.
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I.C.E. Transport
DECEMBER 19, 2023
In today's global economy, international trade has become integral to the success of businesses, large and small. Particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), leveraging the right shipping options can certainly increase company profits. This is where LCL (Less than Container Load) shipping comes into play, offering an adaptable and cost-effective solution for smaller shipment volumes.
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 19, 2023
St. Modwen Logistics, one of the UK’s leading logistics developers and managers, has completed the construction of a second warehouse at St. Modwen Park Gatwick for DHL Group. The company, which has been a tenant at the park since 2011 and already occupies a 64,000 sq ft unit, has signed a 15-year lease for the new facility. The c.115,000 sq ft warehouse is set to achieve a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating and is EPC A+ rated, achieving the highest possible level of energy efficiency.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 19, 2023
IANA said the prolonged closure will disrupt the equilibrium that is indispensable to the smooth functioning of the freight supply chain.
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