Supply Chain Brain
MAY 6, 2022
When shipping rates began to rise at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was hope that the situation would be short-lived. Unfortunately, two years later, it has become clear that shipping issues are here to stay. .
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 6, 2022
5 Trends Shaping Logistics with Ben Gordon. Ben Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss 5 trends shaping logistics and supply chain. In the interview, Ben reviews and discussed trends and interesting companies in ecommerce, final mile, cold chain, reverse logistics, and fulfillment. About Ben Gordon. Benjamin Gordon is the Founder and Managing Partner of Cambridge Capital.
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Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 6, 2022
At some point, it seems we all have the need for speed. That being said, would you go over 280 MPH in a car? Better yet, would go over 280 MPH in a 3-D printed car? Well, according to Czinger, a Los Angeles-based boutique hypercar manufacturer, that is about to be a possibility. According to the website, its debut vehicle, the 21C, is designed by both human and AI technologies and uses a hybrid powertrain system which combines a twin-turbo 2.88-liter flat-plane crankshaft V8 engine with an 800-v
Talking Logistics
MAY 6, 2022
“All leaders are learners. The moment you stop learning, you stop leading. I learn as much as I can, from as many as I can, as often as I can.” – Rick Warren The quote above is especially true for supply chain and logistics professionals. The good news is that there are plenty of paths. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 6, 2022).
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 6, 2022
Much has been written about AI software and robotics in the warehouse from a technology and functionality perspective. Far less has been written about the broad question of who “owns” this type of “smart fulfillment” in an organization.
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Supply Chain Brain
MAY 6, 2022
Once you understand your data landscape, the application of artificial intelligence becomes much more manageable, says Roger Counihan, chief revenue officer at CognitOps.
NGT News
MAY 6, 2022
Tropos Motors has launched the ABLE NXT platform to its existing fleet of street-legal electric vehicles (EV). The platform, which is being made in the European Union (EU) and assembled in America, is 100% electric and reaches a full charge in 2-4 hours. Other key features of the Tropos ABLE NXT include an up to […]. The post Tropos Motors Introduces New Street-Legal Utility Electric Vehicle appeared first on NGT News.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 6, 2022
Labor negotiations at 29 West Coast ports are set to start this week with both sides saying they want to avoid further upheaval in supply chains that haven’t fully recovered.
NGT News
MAY 6, 2022
TCI Transportation has received four of GreenPower’s fully electric Class 4 units, which will be utilized at its Fontana and Commerce, Calif. TCI purchased the vehicles with the support of California’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP). These grants make it possible for companies like TCI to purchase green vehicles in […].
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
MTS Logistics
MAY 6, 2022
The high cost of hardware has prevented shipping lines from justifying making investments in the technology that provides end-to-end supply chain visibility. However, the disruption in the supply chain over the past few years has increased the importance of real-time visibility. Timely arrival of goods is crucial to customers and having real-time data is needed to make informed decisions if a problem occurs.
NGT News
MAY 6, 2022
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) is developing three new pilot programs to test how bidirectional electric vehicles (EV) and chargers can provide power to the electric grid and other benefits to customers. PG&E will test bidirectional charging technology in a variety of settings, including in homes, businesses and with local microgrids in select high […].
Fleet Owner
MAY 6, 2022
Three professional drivers were recognized for driving more than 3 million safe miles each.
Blue Grace Logistics
MAY 6, 2022
Efficient, sustainable supply chains go hand in hand. Freightwaves. Alyssa Sporrer. Apr 29, 2022. Data and optimization can improve efficiencies in supply chains, save shippers money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to logistics experts who shared insights last Friday in honor of National Supply Chain Day. “In transportation, it’s one of those rare industries where going green and being more sustainable is a one-for-one in cost reduction,” said Caleb Nelson, co-founder and chief gr
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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.
Overdrive Online
MAY 6, 2022
Fuel is out of hand, and in today's edition of Overdrive Radio, NASTC President David Owen and Overdrive Small Fleet Champ Jason Cowan, offer insight on why, ways to combat. Also: Tactics to keep rates where they need to be. Don't forget your best tool.
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 6, 2022
ParcelHero has weighed up the cost of EU membership versus lost EU exports since Brexit. Forget extra money for the NHS. It says Brexit has cost the UK 9bn a year. Remember the Brexit bus promise: ‘We send the EU £350 million a week. Let’s fund our NHS instead. Vote leave’? The truth is that quitting the EU means there is £173m a week less to spend on the NHS, says the international delivery expert ParcelHero.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 6, 2022
Everyone wants supply chain visibility, but few have it.
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 6, 2022
In the first of our deep-dives looking at each of the IFOY Award nominated finalists ahead of the winners are announced at BMW World on 30 th June, we look at the MOFFETT E5 24.4 NX truck-mounted electric multidirectional forklift from HIAB, a part of Cargotec Corporation. IFOY category: Special Vehicle / Warehouse Truck. The MOFFETT ‘E5 25.4 NX’ is the latest addition to the all-electric truck mounted forklift range and part of the second generation of the world’s first all-el
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GoShip Blog
MAY 6, 2022
When it comes to planning your shipping budget, it’s easy to get confused over the principles of transportation pricing. Let us make it easier for you and help you decide on the best shipping rate. What are the freight pricing options? Due to the versatility of the freight shipping market, your transportation needs may often vary. Besides modifying the critical points of logistics planning, it also affects the approach to the pricing of shipping services.
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
MAY 6, 2022
Did you know that steel boxes around the sea carry approximately 80% of all goods? 1 Or that more than $4 Trillion worth of products were sent over the oceans in 2017? The video below is really interesting. People have been transporting cargo by the sea since the beginning of time. The Arabian Sea was the first significant trade route. 2 Back then, and during an extended period of time, the goods traveled in sacks, wood crates, and barrels of many different sizes; workers had to manually load an
Envase Technologies
MAY 6, 2022
Get to know this month’s Envase Team Member Spotlight: Kevin McCahill, Director of Customer Success at Envase Technologies. Don’t forget to check out our previous team member spotlight to learn more about the interesting people who make up the Envase team! How long have you worked at Envase? What is your job & favorite part of it? I’ve worked at Envase since early March 2022.
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
MAY 6, 2022
Logistics planning is an indispensable part of supply chain management, whereby companies ensure that everything flows optimally. A few months ago I did an internship at Amcor, a multinational company responsible for the packaging of many of the packages we consume on a daily basis. Amcor logo. There I discovered a lot of things and learned the importance of planning, raw material control and even the importance of the packaging process.
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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.
Penske Move Ahead
MAY 6, 2022
Military spouses navigate the intersection of keeping their families strong and supporting active duty loved ones whose military service helps to keep the country safe. The often unsung contributions of military spouses were in the spotlight today, Military Spouse Appreciation Day, thanks to Support Military Families (SMF), which hosted socially distant celebrations in North Carolina complete with care packages for spouses and children.
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 6, 2022
Thermo King , a leader in transport temperature control solutions, is exhibiting at the ITT Hub in Farnborough, UK to showcase technology developments that lead to sustainable and zero-emission refrigerated transport industry. From 11th to 12th of May, at the Thermo King booth 1251, visitors will find the latest advancements in transport refrigeration to prepare themselves for the future: truck and trailer units with market leading fuel efficiencies, hybrid or 100% electric and zero-emissions re
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 6, 2022
Hyster has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to provide Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) with two Hyster electric container handling vehicles, including the first-ever empty container handler powered by fuel cell technology in a real-world application. In addition, this will be the first Hyster terminal tractor supplied in Europe.
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