Truck News
AUGUST 4, 2021
How much cargo liability insurance does a carrier in Ontario really need? It seems fairly straightforward, but like many issues in the trucking industry the question is actually not so easy to answer. The province’s Carriage of Goods Regulation requires carriers to maintain “sufficient” insurance to cover lost or damaged goods. To quote Section 3 […].
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 4, 2021
How to Grow a Trucking Company with Brian Fielkow. Brian Fielkow and Joe Lynch discuss how to grow a trucking company. Brian is the CEO of Houston-based Jetco Delivery and EVP of Montreal- based The GTI Group. About Brian Fielkow. In his dual role as CEO of Houston-based Jetco Delivery and EVP of Montreal- based The GTI Group, Brian leverages his 25+ years’ experience of leading, growing and transforming multimillion dollar organizations organically and via mergers and acquisitions.
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Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 4, 2021
Supply chains around the country are in great need of warehouse and transportation workers. Just last month I noted that warehouse labor productivity was hindered extensively by COVID-19 and that 80 percent of ARC’s warehouse survey respondents anticipate an increase of order throughput volumes in 2021. Furthermore, COVID-19 exacerbated the existing shift from retail store purchases to e-commerce transactions, with a 32 percent increase in 2020 US e-commerce sales, according to the US Census Bur
Logistics Management
AUGUST 4, 2021
JLL observed that the combination of leasing and construction activity in the quarter helped drive industrial real estate momentum, with market availability extremely tight, due to all-time low vacancies and new market-high rents. What’s more, she added that as steel shortages and fluctuating prices continue, there has been a minimal impact on the construction pipeline, which saw 69 million square-feet delivered in the second quarter.
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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.
Food Logistics
AUGUST 4, 2021
Jeff Jackson, SVP of operations, Penske Logistics, details why the biggest challenge right now in the supply chain is labor.
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Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 4, 2021
Fashion label Marc O’Polo sought to eliminate manual data management and lay the groundwork for an omnichannel retailing strategy, in support of both stores and online sales.
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 4, 2021
Any discussion on supply chain risk management and applying managed transportation to help prevent risks from coming to fruition is incomplete without touching on the pandemic to overcome supply chain disruption. Let’s take a closer look at an examination by Industry Week , “Beyond the immediate impact on PPE Suppliers and Raw Materials for Hand Sanitizers, the pandemic gave a view of the degree to which many manufacturers were vulnerable to suppliers.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 4, 2021
With reverse logistics costs amounting to nearly 60% of the original sales price, retailers face significant losses unless they can reduce costs and recover profits from those items.
Truck News
AUGUST 4, 2021
One of my dearest friends, long gone now, could not read. We’d been close for something like 15 years, speaking every few days, seeing each other every two or three weeks. I respected him immensely, learned from him with every contact, and considered him a very smart guy. Not well educated in any formal sense […].
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
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 4, 2021
Florida hospitals are struggling to get oxygen due to a rise in COVID-19 cases attributable to the delta variant and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s decision not to declare another state of emergency.
NGT News
AUGUST 4, 2021
Two Washington transit agencies, Kitsap Transit and Whatcom Transportation Authority, have added ROUSH CleanTech Ford E-450 propane autogas paratransit shuttles to their fleets. Kitsap Transit, which serves Kitsap County outside of Seattle, has deployed 49 propane shuttles to its ACCESS paratransit fleet, replacing aging diesel models. Whatcom Transportation Authority, providing service throughout Whatcom County in […].
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 4, 2021
The company was known for high turnover among frontline workers even during the best of times. Now, with jobs abundant, warehouse employees have more options.
NGT News
AUGUST 4, 2021
Nuvve Holding Corp., certain investment vehicles managed by Stonepeak Partners LP and Stonepeak’s Evolve Transition Infrastructure LP portfolio company have completed the formation of Levo Mobility LLC. The sustainable infrastructure joint venture is focused on rapidly advancing the electrification of transportation by funding V2G-enabled electric vehicle (EV) fleet deployments.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 4, 2021
The challenge is to break down silos and ensure timely, clear communication so that all supply chain partners are aligned.
NGT News
AUGUST 4, 2021
Raven SR Inc. has selected POWER Engineers Inc. and Stellar J Corp. to complete the final design, engineering and fabrication of the company’s first commercial renewable fuels production facilities, to be located in the San Francisco Bay area. The facilities will convert a blend of green waste and food waste into green hydrogen for the […].
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 4, 2021
Navigating the world of shipping and delivery can be hugely complex.
NGT News
AUGUST 4, 2021
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission has approved programs outlined in Avista’s Transportation Electrification Plan (TE Plan), building off the pilot programs started in 2016. These services and programs are now underway and available for Washington electric customers. The TE Plan includes a regional buildout for public, workplace and fleet charging infrastructure, incorporating charging equipment […].
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Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 4, 2021
The Biden administration Thursday proposed new mileage standards and limits on greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks that exceeded what some environmentalists feared would be issued.
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 4, 2021
We’re more than halfway through 2021 and it’s been a very challenging year for transportation executives, to put it mildly. There have been great imbalances between freight demand and capacity across all modes, forcing shippers to reevaluate their strategies for getting their goods into customers’ hands. One approach receiving renewed attention is pool distribution.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 4, 2021
Extreme weather in China is becoming the latest challenge to global supply chains, as a heavy typhoon season threatens to further delay goods stuck at some of the world’s busiest container ports.
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 4, 2021
Nulogy , a leading provider of agile supply chain solutions, has been praised by a growing number of global contract packers and manufacturers for the sustainability benefits its software is delivering. Nulogy’s platform enables contract suppliers and leading consumer goods companies to increase their speed to market and gain much greater visibility across their global supply chain.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 4, 2021
The shift toward e-commerce has prompted warehousing operations to embrace multi-channel fulfillment as a matter of urgency. While this presents certain challenges, there are also new opportunities to achieve a competitive edge.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 4, 2021
Combining the skills of employees and robots in intelligent ways creates opportunities for efficiency in warehouse and distribution center operations, and improves working conditions across the board.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 4, 2021
The expertise it takes to get the right product to the right customer at the right time comes into play most critically when a logistics provider can — or cannot — fix the inevitable supply chain problems that arise.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 4, 2021
When siloed inventory management began causing stockouts and hurting customer service levels, Randa Apparel & Accessories looked to a planning platform to optimize operations.
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 4, 2021
As businesses attempt to manage demand volatility, external disruptions and increasing fragmentation, supply chain orchestration may be their most useful tool.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 4, 2021
Packaging product distributor Veritiv partners with Penske Truck Leasing to pioneer the use of an electrically powered big rig in Southern California.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 4, 2021
The supply chain design and management firm adopts a monitoring system in support of a “freshness fanatic” brewery, from production to consumption.
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