E-Commerce Seeks the Path to a Zero-Emissions Future
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 3, 2021
Which portion of an e-commerce delivery has the bigger impact on carbon emissions — the first mile, or the last?
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Hydrogen, now mainstream
Truck News
MAY 3, 2021
You don’t have to look very hard at all to be inundated by news about electric cars and buses and trucks these days. In the four-wheel world, some manufacturers plan to offer predominantly electric powertrains within the decade or nearly so. By 2025 Volvo aims for 50 percent of its cars to be ‘pure electric’, […].
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Business-to-Anything Integration Supports Agile Supply Chains
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 3, 2021
OpenText Touts Business-to-Anything Integration. There have been extensive supply chain disruptions caused by the global coronavirus pandemic. These disruptions have elevated the supply chain function to the boardroom level. It is now understood that supply chain agility is imperative. Supply chain collaboration networks, which provide wide ranging visibility to events occurring upstream and downstream in supply chains, can help companies be more agile.
‘Ice Road Truckers’ star Lisa Kelly still tackles Alaska’s challenging Haul Road
Overdrive Online
MAY 3, 2021
Kelly runs between Fairbanks and the oil fields around Prudhoe Bay on Alaska’s northern shore. She still gets "Ice Road Truckers" fan mail.
GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report
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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?
The future of ERP – from ‘Built to Last’ to ‘Built to Change’
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MAY 3, 2021
Niels Bohr, the Nobel laureate in Physics and father of the atomic model, is quoted as saying “prediction is very difficult, especially about the future.” However, in business, you need to be able to estimate the future. You don’t just make it up on a daily basis. Forecasting gives companies a better chance of getting […]. The post The future of ERP – from ‘Built to Last’ to ‘Built to Change’ appeared first on SYSPRO US.
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Summer of Sold-Out Ships Awaits as Sea Cargo Chaos Intensifies
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 3, 2021
Container shipping rates are heading higher again, driven to new heights by unrelenting consumer demand and company restocking from Europe to the U.S. that are exhausting the world economy’s capacity to move goods across oceans.
The Executive Guide to ERP: Part 1
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MAY 3, 2021
When it comes to an ERP project, many business executives, even some CIOs, delegate their responsibilities for running an ERP project to the ERP solution implementer. They do this because this is an area they have little or no experience in and no education about. What they need is an executive guide to ERP, and […]. The post The Executive Guide to ERP: Part 1 appeared first on SYSPRO US.
FAST program approvals need to be resumed
Truck News
MAY 3, 2021
Society, and our industry, have been thrown many curveballs and suffered many consequences as a result of Covid-19. While governments, in most cases, have been proactive – reactive when necessary – and worked with industry and the public to strike a fine balance between public health and our economy, sometimes decisions get made that fail […].
Know the value of your time to assess true profit
Overdrive Online
MAY 3, 2021
Gary Buchs on the value of assessing cost, profit and driver pay per hour to evaluate any given load. It could help you know that customer who’s got a huge detention problem is no longer worth the time and effort, among other benefits.
Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry
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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.
Why LSPs Need a Digital Transformation Strategy
Talking Logistics
MAY 3, 2021
Industry analysts, consultants, and enterprise software vendors have been talking about the importance of digital transformation for many years. But the message didn’t hit home for many companies until 2020, as they struggled to respond effectively to the disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, digital transformation has become a priority, especially for logistics service.
Watch: The Impact of the Pandemic on the Automotive Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 3, 2021
Vanessa Miller, partner in the law firm of Foley & Lardner LLP, details the substantial challenges that the automotive industry is facing, now and in months to come.
Ballard, Linamar Partnering on Light-Duty Fuel Cell Solutions
NGT News
MAY 3, 2021
Ballard Power Systems, a provider of fuel cell technologies, and Linamar Corp., an advanced manufacturing company, have formed a strategic alliance for the co-development and sale of fuel cell powertrains and components for Class 1 and 2 vehicles, weighing up to 5-tons, initially in North America and Europe. With emission regulations, zero-emission vehicle mandates and […].
Five Pitfalls of Adopting A.I., and How to Avoid Them
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 3, 2021
Organizations across sectors are embracing artificial intelligence in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on building greater resilience, adaptability and efficiency in their supply chains.
Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story
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
NJ ZIP Adds GreenPower Electric Vehicles to Approved Vendor List
NGT News
MAY 3, 2021
GreenPower Motor Co. Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of zero-emission, electric-powered medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, says the entire EV Star line up, including the EV Star, EV Star ADA, EV Star CarGo, EV Star CarGo Plus and EV Star CC, are now eligible for the New Jersey Zero-Emission Incentive Program (NJ ZIP). NJ ZIP is […]. The post NJ ZIP Adds GreenPower Electric Vehicles to Approved Vendor List appeared first on NGT News.
Manufacturing output remains strong in April, reports ISM
Logistics Management
MAY 3, 2021
In its monthly Manufacturing Report on Business, ISM said that the report’s key metric, the PMI, at 60.7 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth) was down 4% compared to March’s 64.7 reading, which marked the highest reading since November 1983’s 66. This marked the eleventh consecutive of PMI growth, coupled with April representing the eleventh consecutive month of growth for the overall economy.
Xebec Expands Manufacturing Capacity with Nortec Aquisition
NGT News
MAY 3, 2021
Xebec Adsorption Inc., a global provider of clean energy solutions for renewable and low carbon gases, has closed the acquisition of all the outstanding shares of Nortekbelair Corp. (Nortec), a Tennessee-based company that specializes in compressed air drying and industrial systems. Nortec’s principal, Mike Zarif, will remain with Nortec after the acquisition and continue his […].
Is Your TMS Provider Recognized in the Latest Gartner Report?
Logistics Management
MAY 3, 2021
Download the complimentary report to see a review of the TMS landscape.
How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience
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,
Retail Supply Chains: The State of Play in 2021
Logistics Bureau
MAY 3, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a decade of changes to the retail world in just a year and a half or so. Few retailers can hope to grow, or even survive today, without the ability to sell through ecommerce channels. Supply chains are continually disrupted by container shortages, a lack of air freight capacity, and movement restrictions implemented by governments to combat the pandemic.
How Every Shipper Can Benefit From Modern Drop-and-Hook
Logistics Management
MAY 3, 2021
Speed. Flexibility. Simplicity. It’s no wonder that shippers and carriers love drop and hook.
Why Aren’t We Installing Autonomous Command and Control Systems in Shipping?
MTS Logistics
MAY 3, 2021
How fast do you think digitalization should progress? Digitalization, the information age, the informatics age – these are all concepts beyond the computer science age. The ways of accessing information differ, and human tastes and preferences have changed. The age of digitalization is a process that will offer unmatched convenience, efficiency and effectiveness.
Penske Truck Rental’s Annual List of Top Moving Destinations Revealed
Penske Move Ahead
MAY 3, 2021
Just in time for May and National Moving Month, Penske Truck Rental announces its latest list of Top Moving Destinations. Now in its eleventh year, the annual listing of U.S. cities seeing the most inbound one-way truck rentals looks different than years past. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our lives and changed the way many of us live, work, move, and play.
Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory
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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.
Strength in Numbers | Why the Days of Single Sourcing and Single DC Models Are Over
iDrive Logistics
MAY 3, 2021
The days of single sourcing are over, and just so we’re on the same page, we are referring to using a single carrier, as opposed to a mix of carriers, for small parcel shipping. The COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the lack of capacity in the small parcel market, has exposed companies that are single. The post Strength in Numbers | Why the Days of Single Sourcing and Single DC Models Are Over appeared first on iDrive Logistics.
Renewed Focus On Quality
Camelot 3PL Software
MAY 3, 2021
In life and business, there are many things within our control and just as many things outside of our control. As a 3PL warehouse, the increasing volume of imports is largely out of our control. With the Ever Given container ship fiasco and the port congestion on the US West coast where ships are anchored outside of busy ports, it’s very difficult to predict the volume of products and where those delays may impact the supply chain.
Evans Distribution Systems Launches New Business Intelligence Tool: evans365
3PL Insights
MAY 3, 2021
MELVINDALE, Mich., May 03, 2021— Evans Distribution Systems, a leading provider of third-party logistics and supply chain solutions, launched a new business intelligence tool: evans365. The tool provides warehouse customers a holistic view of their account activity based on real-time data. “As a logistics service provider, we are always trying to add value to our customers,” says John A.
Why your shipping business must change for the greener (and how to do it)
Logistics Management
MAY 3, 2021
Download the white paper for your guide to a greener supply chain.
Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Ready for Q3? Register for this live Truckload & LTL Freight Market Forecast Webinar
Coyote
MAY 3, 2021
What's going on with truckload and LTL rates? Find out during our free live Coyote Curve forecast featuring expert panelists from Coyote and Old Dominion Freight Line.
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