The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
The Women in Trucking Story with Ellen Voie. Ellen Voie and Joe Lynch discuss the Women in Trucking story. Ellen is the President/CEO and founder of the Women In Trucking Association , a non-profit organization whose mission is to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments, and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the industry.
Supply Chain and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
The short answer may be no! But we should expect inventories to try to rise given all the supply chain dislocations in the US. Driver shortages, delays internationally, and a rise in consumer buying may all be responsible.
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Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
In any other year, expectations of strong sales for the upcoming holiday shopping season would be the fulfillment of a dream for retailers. Instead, it’s shaping up to be something of a nightmare.
Supply Chain and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Apparently trucking carriers are rushing to carry loads from the West Coast to inland America. It’s because the rates are much higher for Eastbound freight.
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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 Brain
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
SAP SE, an application software company, announced the availability of SAP Product Footprint Management, a solution that lets companies calculate carbon footprints for their products and improve sustainability across their supply chain.
Logistics Brief brings together the best content for Logistics and Warehousing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Europe’s gas prices have more than tripled this year as top supplier Russia has been curbing the additional deliveries the continent needs to refill its depleted storage sites after a cold 2020 winter.
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Chris Kulow's 379, which sports a 144-inch ARI sleeper, won first place in the Working Bobtail, 2008 & Older class in the 2021 Overdrive's Pride & Polish. He uses the truck to haul machinery and oversized step-deck freight.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
As highlighted in a June 2021 Wall Street Journal article by Bob Tita, Polaris, which manufactures boats, motorcycles, and other vehicles, is “changing its manufacturing and sales strategies on the fly to cope with shortages of materials and parts and an unreliable global transportation system that has disrupted precise production planning…The company is juggling 30.
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
The first in-person convention of SHE Trucking drew hundreds to Chattanooga for a wide array of talks and workshops, an impressively diverse exhibit floor, plenty of fellowship and networking, and much more.
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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.
FreightWaves SONAR
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
There is a scene in Curb Your Enthusiasm where Larry David, who had never before purchased illegal drugs, asks a dealer, “Is that a fair price you’re quoting me?” Without adequate data and information on the freight market, shippers can find themselves in the same disadvantageous position as Mr. David. Shippers’ primary operation is not moving freight; it’s processing food, or manufacturing auto parts, or selling office supplies.
3PL Insights
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Summer is coming to an end which means retailers and supply chains need to start preparing for the holidays. With e-commerce on the rise, supply shortages, and COVID-19 restrictions causing shipping delays, this will prove to be a challenging year for order fulfillment. Now is the time to get your holiday plan ready to ensure on-time shipments. After facing many disruptions last year, businesses are coming into the holidays more prepared than ever before.
Trux
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Schedule delays in heavy civil construction have come to be expected as a normal part of the job. According to a recent global construction survey by KPMG , in the past three years, only 25% of projects came within 10% of their original deadlines.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Loop Energy, a developer and manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell-based solutions, has announced the first shipment of Loop’s complete fuel cell system to Slovakia-based Mobility & Innovation a.s. (M&I). This shipment is the first under the previously announced commercial agreement between the parties, which anticipates over $1.9 million in fuel cell shipments from Loop Energy […].
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
ShipLilly
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
ROTTERDAM – JAN 13, 2012: CMA CGM Alaska container ship moored at the ECT Terminal in Rotterdam. CMA CGM is based in France and is the third largest ocean carrier in the world today; they recently decided to halt further price increases on their spot freights. The notification indicates that starting February 1st, there will be no more increases in rates across the globe.
3PL Insights
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
The American Trucking Association is the largest trade association representing the trucking industry in the U.S. The organization is run via affiliate networks in all 50 states and represents every sector including full truckload, less-than-truckload, motor carriers, and more. In 1973, the ATA introduced the Truck Tonnage Index, a monthly estimation of the total weight of freight transported by truck in the United States.
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Late last week, the two largest United States-based ports—the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and the Port of Long Beach (POLB) whom collectively comprise about 40% of all containerized cargo entering the U.S. each year, as well as 30% of all containerized exports—rolled out new measures focused on improving freight movement and reduce delays, at a time when record volumes continue to occur ostensibly every month.
3PL Insights
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
If you’re selling online, you are likely selling through an e-commerce platform. That is a great tool for generating orders and collecting payments. But it still requires a person to process and ship the order. Outsourcing the order processing to a 3PL like Evans Distribution Systems, streamlines the order management process, yet requires integration between your e-commerce platform and the 3PL’s warehouse management system.
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,
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Whether you currently operate a private truck fleet, utilize common carriers, or are evaluating the options available in ground transportation, this booklet will be a helpful resource in determining if DCC is right for you.
WorkWave
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Time To Read: 3 minutes. At this year’s Lawn & Landscape Technology Conference, keynote speaker Crystal Washington had an important message for attendees: be cyborgs, not androids. What is the difference between androids and cyborgs? While androids are robots built to resemble people, any science fiction fan will point out that cyborgs are humans with robotic parts.
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Hyster® robotic lift trucks can give your operation the consistency and productivity gains of automation, but did you know they can also help lower operating costs? Read on for answers to common questions about the cost savings associated with robotics.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Prices are increasing "most notably" in the parcel, storage and warehousing, international and ocean segments.
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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.
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Download the 3PL Peak Season Playbook to learn how to optimize efficiency during heightened shipping seasons.
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Brittany Ferries , the largest ferry company operating under the French flag, and the CMA CGM Group , a world leader in shipping and logistics, have announced that CMA CGM has agreed to make a €25m investment in Brittany Ferries, including €10m in quasi-equity. Through this agreement, CMA CGM is seeking to support Brittany Ferries’ post-Covid-19 recovery.
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
In this research brief, we explore how, by taking the time to measure carrier performance, companies can get the best value for their transportation spend.
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
PortXchange Products B.V. , the Netherlands-based digital solutions provider for predictable and sustainable shipping , is joining The Climate Pledge, an initiative co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism, which calls on companies and organisations to be net zero carbon across their businesses by 2040, 10 years ahead of the Paris Agreement. The maritime transport industry is responsible for around 3% of anthropogenic greenhouse gases (GHG) emitted globally, releasing around 1,076 million tons o
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How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
The company said it purchased the remaining 80% of shares of Blue Yonder, which it stated it would do in April, along with the 20% of Blue Yonder shares it acquired in July 2020, when it acquired a minority ownership stake and one seat on the Board of Directors of Blue Yonder
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Locus Robotics , a leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfilment warehouses, has announced it has acquired Waypoint Robotics, an industry leader in industrial strength, autonomous, omnidirectional mobile robots. “Locus is the proven leader in the development of highly productive and innovative AMR technology that efficiently solves our customers’ needs for total warehouse optimisation,” said Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics.
Penske Move Ahead
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Sept. 19-24 marks the American Trucking Associations ' second annual National Technician Appreciation Week. Penske is proud to join the trucking industry this week to recognize the significant and essential contributions of technicians and customer service representatives. "Throughout our history and especially during the pandemic, Penske technicians and customer service representatives have kept our businesses, supply chains and economy moving," said Art Vallely, president, Penske Truck Leasing
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