GlobalTranz

JUNE 3, 2020

The push to e-commerce is astonishing, and demand for e-commerce within the U.S. increased 49% between March and April compared to the same period in 2019, found Adobe Analytics, reports Digital Commerce 360. Meanwhile, 90% of shoppers remain hesitant to shop in stores for the foreseeable future. As a result, last mile shipping saw a.read More. The post What Customers Expect: Free Last Mile Shipping and Delivery appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2020

Over the last several years we have written about what the future of drones holds for supply chains. As technology has improved and regulations have eased, drones have increasingly made their way into the conversation around home delivery. However, there are still a number of obstacles to clear before this becomes a common option across the country.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 2, 2020

The ongoing slump that had begun in October 2018 had started to affect the Class 8 truck market in early 2019. While there were a few months during the year where orders for heavy-duty trucks peaked – although not as high as the previous two years, it was all in all a slow year for the industry. . How bad is the situation? An article in Wolf Street shared numbers released by the FTR Transportation Intelligence for 2019.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2020

The rug has been pulled out from beneath us. Doing things the same way we’ve always done them will no longer serve us, so we can’t simply put it back in its place. In fact, the definition of pulling the rug out from underneath someone is that doing so causes their plans to fail, because they have little recourse or time to respond adequately. It’s a fitting metaphor for the world’s supply chains, which have […].

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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.

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Trucker Dump

JUNE 4, 2020

If you’ve ever been interested in how oversize/overweight loads work, you’re in luck. Today we talk to Travis Jellison, who has pulled loads as heavy as 230,000 pounds, 16 feet wide, 15.5 feet tall, and 120 feet long. Yikes! In the news segment, we discuss how the coronavirus is affecting the trucking industry with regards. The post TD145: Being An Oversize/Overweight Load Truck Driver appeared first on About Truck Driving.

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Truck News

JUNE 1, 2020

As we slowly enter the next phase of the pandemic and businesses start to reopen, some employees are refusing to return to work. They offer a number of reasons for their refusal, from a general fear of being exposed to Covid-19 to a concern about the safety of a particular workplace. Others who have been […].

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 5, 2020

Accelerating Time to Value for 3PLs with John Golob. John Golob and Joe Lynch discuss accelerating time to value for 3PLs implementing and onboarding new accounts. 3PLs, freight forwarders, and carriers are increasingly concerned with the timely implementation of new customers. A poorly managed or late implementation can be very costly for both the LSP and the shipper.

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Kuebix

JUNE 4, 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic has drastically altered the traditional business model. Companies looking to resume business are searching for ways to operate at a normal pace while maintaining new standards regarding cleanliness and social distancing. While wide-scale automation has always seemed like an inevitable part of the future, the pandemic is undoubtedly accelerating the push.

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Logistics Management

JUNE 2, 2020

Today's marketplace is not for the faint at heart. Leading industry analysts maintain that in the current volatile business environment, an increasing number of logistics service providers are being forced to take dramatic action to generate positive impact rapidly—or risk going out of business.

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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

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 1, 2020

American companies across the board are striving to reduce their dependence on China as a source of manufacturing, but one industry sector is especially keen to bring production back to the U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 4, 2020

The post 5 Challenges to Expanding into Europe with Joe Paris appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2020

There are companies that have seen their shipping volumes surge during this global recession and pandemic. Many work with managed trans providers to secure capacity. This article describes the different tools managed trans providers use to secure transportation capacity. The post COVID-19 and Managed Transportation: Providers Work to Handle Shipping Volatility appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Overdrive Online

JUNE 5, 2020

Despite rightful cause for concern, the odds that the Invest in America bill will have an affect on FMCSA's hours-of-service reforms are slim, at best.

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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 2, 2020

The best way to deal with volatile conditions is to know what’s happening in real time at the most vulnerable touchpoints of your supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 3, 2020

Today’s post is part of our “Making a Difference: Supply Chains for a Better Tomorrow” series that focuses on the supply chain capabilities that will separate the leaders from the laggards in the years to come. This episode features Greg Ackner, VP at Capital Logistics, Jay Gustafson, SVP of Marketplace Solutions at Echo Global Logistics, Read more Making A Difference: Capital Logistics, Echo Global Logistics, & Descartes.

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NGT News

JUNE 1, 2020

Penske Truck Leasing has completed upgrades to its facility in Carson, Calif., to provide maintenance and repair services for natural gas vehicles (NGVs). Penske partnered with the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) within the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), which provided funds in order to support Penske’s upgrade to its […].

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Commercial Carrier Journal

JUNE 3, 2020

Nikola has just more than 14,000 reservations for its tractor, about seven times more than the last verified figure for Tesla's fully electric – and twice delayed – Semi.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 1, 2020

This three-step process used by U.S. armed forces can identify, analyze and mitigate threats to an organization.

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Morai Logistics

JUNE 3, 2020

Waste reduction is more important that ever in the modern supply chain—here are several ways to go about it. This week our friends from the Compactor Management Company are contributing to our blog. The Compactor Management Company is a company that “has been providing all types of businesses with industrial trash and garbage compactors and balers.” They provide this service to businesses “in an effort to reduce their monthly garbage bills and generate the highest rates of rec

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Overdrive Online

JUNE 4, 2020

In a push for no-broker freight options, software provider LaneAxis is trying to deploy a network that connects shippers and carriers so they can "build relationships," the company says. Likewise, other notes on tech buoyed by recent events.

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

JUNE 5, 2020

When you ship your vehicle overseas, it will be carried on a large freight ship along with thousands of tons of cargo. The general cargo ship specifications can vary depending on the size and type of cargo ship it is, but each one is a masterpiece of engineering powered by a massive container ship engine that allows for efficient transport in the roughest waters.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 3, 2020

The pandemic has offered the biggest wakeup call for American manufacturers since World War II.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 1, 2020

By Kevin Dherman, Chief Innovation Officer at SYSPRO If the pandemic has taught business leaders one thing, it is that being agile and embracing digital transformation is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. Over the last few months, some manufacturers have remained resilient by pivoting the production line to manufacture essentials needed for the […].

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Logistics Management

JUNE 5, 2020

Quinyx, a global cloud-based, workforce management SAAS provider, recently released a report on “The State of the Deskless Workforce,” which addresses logistics management labor issues.

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

JUNE 1, 2020

Auto shipping services do more than transport your vehicle. Auto transport carriers take a huge weight off your shoulders and give you peace of mind with the professional service you need. Whether you’re moving internationally or just need to transport a vehicle from where it is to the jobsite it’s needed at, professional shipping carriers who specialize in vehicles are your best bet for getting it where it needs to be safely, on-time, and with the least amount of headaches for you.

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NGT News

JUNE 5, 2020

Nikola Corp., a designer and manufacturer of hydrogen fueling station infrastructure, has signed a purchase order with Nel ASA for 85 MW alkaline electrolyzers supporting five of the world’s first 8 ton per day hydrogen fueling stations. Together, these electrolyzers may produce over 40,000 kgs of hydrogen each day. The purchase order has a value […].

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Food Logistics

JUNE 1, 2020

Food Logistics introduces the Supply Chain Network (SCN) Summit, a premier virtual event educating logistics professionals on critical issues impacting the supply chain industry.

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Logistics Management

JUNE 2, 2020

Falling 0.004-cents, this week’s national average came in at $2.386 per gallon, following a 0.004-cent increase for the week of May 25 and declines of 0.008-cents, 0.005-cents, 3.8-cents, and 4.3-cents, respectively, over the previous three weeks.

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