Food Logistics
AUGUST 27, 2021
The capacity/volume mismatch between maritime ports and overland transport could get worse in the weeks and months ahead, setting the stage for another breaking point in supply chains.
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 27, 2021
On this date, August 27, in 1883, Krakatoa erupted. I learned in grade school that this was the most powerful volcanic eruption in recorded history. The explosions were so powerful they could be heard as far as 3,000 miles away. This is a statistic that I found almost unbelievable as a grade school student, and still today. The other effect that I found interesting is that the dust from the explosion acted as a solar radiation filter, lowering temperatures across the northern hemisphere that yea
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Supply Chain and Logistics
AUGUST 27, 2021
Now four firms have settled in this big case. It is interesting reading, even though amounts of damages are not revealed. Didthe trucking firms conspire not to hire certain drivers from one another?
Logistics Management
AUGUST 27, 2021
The ATA’s advanced Seasonally Adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index for July—at 109.8 (2015=100)—was down 1.2%, following a 2% June decline (downwardly revised from an original reading of -1.5%), which came in at 111.1.
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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?
Supply Chain and Logistics
AUGUST 27, 2021
One of the big problems owner-operators have is waiting to load and unload at warehouses. that is dead time for them. They are only earning their fee if they are rolling; they aren’t paid for waiting time.
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NGT News
AUGUST 27, 2021
NFI Group Inc.’s Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) subsidiary has been selected by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority as the supplier for 20 zero-emission hydrogen double deck buses following a competitive tendering process in the UK. This is the first order for ADL’s H2.0 second-generation hydrogen double deck bus, or ADL Enviro400FCEV. The 20 ADL […].
MTS Logistics
AUGUST 27, 2021
The logistics industry focuses on minimizing shipping costs, increasing productivity, and improving efficiency in all logistics operations. Finding your own logistics strategy will allow you to determine how imminent changes will affect the company. It gives you a chance to make organizational changes to ensure increasing service levels. Many years ago, the logistics industry was only a small part of the market share.
NGT News
AUGUST 27, 2021
Allison Transmission’s Allison H 40 EPTM electric hybrid propulsion system is being integrated into the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s (SFMTA) Municipal Railway (Muni) buses in partnership with ElDorado National (ENC). SFMTA has awarded a contract to ElDorado for 30 electric hybrid E-Z Rider II model heavy-duty 30-foot transit buses, which will feature the Allison […].
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 27, 2021
What do you do when you check into an Airbnb house, go out to dinner, and then when you return to the house find a stranger sleeping in one of the bedrooms? Get the hell out of the house (and find a hotel room) is what we did! I’m guessing this real-life Goldilocks was passed. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 27, 2021). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 27, 2021) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
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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
AUGUST 27, 2021
While the pandemic has served to heighten concerns over the skills gap, the reasons for it run much deeper than would appear on the surface.
Logistics Management
AUGUST 27, 2021
Rail carloads—at 230,754—eked out a 0.4% annual gain, trailing the week ending August 14, at 235,011, and the week ending August 7, at 234,336.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 27, 2021
How do you set up and maintain critical supply chains in some of the world’s most difficult environments?
Overdrive Online
AUGUST 27, 2021
At last month's SuperRigs event, News Editor Matt Cole asked these five owners – from OTR heavy haul to local-regional fuel delivery – to forecast the next five years. Growth is coming and prospects are bright for small trucking, despite headwinds.
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Penske Move Ahead
AUGUST 27, 2021
The next few weeks will mark the most dangerous and active period of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, making hurricane preparation even more vital for fleet managers and others. Hurricanes, which form over the water and move inland, can cause high winds, heavy windfall, storm surges, rip currents, tornadoes and flooding. Penske has assembled a series of tips and resources to help you prepare before a storm strikes and includes next steps to take after the storm.
Odyssey Logistics
AUGUST 27, 2021
The National Weather Service has announced Tropical Storm Ida is forecast to approach the northern Gulf coast at or near major hurricane intensity on Sunday. We will continue to monitor conditions and post the most update-to-date storm information here, including the most recent service updates. Click here for live updates. The post Weather Related Service Update: TROPICAL STORM IDA appeared first on Odyssey Logistics & Technology.
Penske Move Ahead
AUGUST 27, 2021
With the SkillsUSA Championships moving to Atlanta in 2022, this summer was the perfect time for the organization to pack up its competition warehouse and head to Georgia. Like most organizations planning a move, the relocation took careful coordination to safely transport contents from the warehouse, including equipment donated by businesses over the years for use in the annual SkillsUSA Championships.
WorkWave
AUGUST 27, 2021
Time To Read: 11 minutes. Last mile delivery is a term that has been around for many years now, and its meaning may vary depending on who you ask. In its general sense, however, it involves ensuring that goods get to the final destination of the supply chain. This can be challenging as it requires drivers to make many stops and face obstacles, such as traffic jams or accidents, along the way.
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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.
Penske Move Ahead
AUGUST 27, 2021
With the SkillsUSA Championships moving to Atlanta in 2022, this summer was the perfect time for the organization to pack up its competition warehouse and head to Georgia. Like most organizations planning a move, the relocation took careful coordination to safely transport contents from the warehouse, including equipment donated by businesses over the years for use in the annual SkillsUSA Championships.
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 27, 2021
Geek+ , a global AMR leader, has launched a new solution for Smart Mixed Case palletising, co-developed with WSR Solutions , a provider of intelligent warehouse management tools. The solution combines Geek+ autonomous mobile robots and WSR’s intelligent palletising algorithm to help warehouse operators systematically handle the processing of multiple outbound orders in an efficient, safe, and flexible way.
Penske Move Ahead
AUGUST 27, 2021
The next few weeks will mark the most dangerous and active period of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, making hurricane preparation even more vital for fleet managers and others. Hurricanes, which form over the water and move inland, can cause high winds, heavy windfall, storm surges, rip currents, tornadoes and flooding. Penske has assembled a series of tips and resources to help you prepare before a storm strikes and includes next steps to take after the storm.
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