MTS Logistics
JULY 26, 2021
The current global disruption in the container shipping sector has understandably placed significant strain on many shippers. And, just as understandably, this has resulted in increased political pressure to do something to alleviate the current shipping situation. Presently in the U.S., this has resulted in two main elements related specifically to container shipping.
Logistics Management
JULY 26, 2021
Paced by a combination of rising truckload volumes, due largely to high levels of retail imports and peak produce shipments, June spot and contract truckload rates reached a new record, for the June edition of the DAT Truckload Volume Index, which was recently released by DAT Freight & analytics, an online marketplace for spot market truckload freight, tuned in another strong month of performance.
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Supply Chain Brain
JULY 26, 2021
In both cases for potential international expansion, the world’s biggest chipmaker will look to share the cost, whether with customers or government authorities eager to bring its business within their borders.
Logistics Management
JULY 26, 2021
Keeping your business successful in the last mile involves paying attention to what constitutes a triumphant last-mile experience and what differentiates the leaders from the laggards.
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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
JULY 26, 2021
Craig Bailey, associate principal for strategy and business transformation with The Hackett Group, Inc., details how the COVID-19 pandemic affected working capital, inventory levels, corporate debt and payments to suppliers during 2020.
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Supply Chain Brain
JULY 26, 2021
Nearly four in 10 firms are experiencing a worker shortage, noting challenges ranging from not enough applicants to plenty of applicants but not enough matches.
Logistics Management
JULY 26, 2021
During this podcast, Joni Casey, President and CEO of the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA), provides an overview of intermodal market trends and conditions.
NGT News
JULY 26, 2021
Under a new memorandum of understanding, Air Products and Cummins Inc are working together to accelerate the integration of hydrogen fuel cell trucks in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Cummins will provide hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrains integrated into selected OEM partners’ heavy-duty trucks for Air Products, as Air Products begins the process of converting […].
Logistics Management
JULY 26, 2021
Gartner says, “The freight audit and payment landscape is changing due to increased e-commerce, technology developments, security concerns and volatility in the transportation industry,” in its 2021 Market Guide for Freight Audit and Payment Providers.
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
NGT News
JULY 26, 2021
The Electric Highway Coalition (EHC) has doubled the number of companies committed to enabling long-distance electric vehicle (EV) travel through a network of DC fast charging stations connecting major highway systems. Membership in the EHC has now grown to include AVANGRID, Consolidated Edison, DTE Energy, Eversource Energy, Exelon, FirstEnergy Corp., ITC Holdings Corp. and National […].
Talking Logistics
JULY 26, 2021
Author’s note: Last month, I participated in a webinar hosted by Trimble titled, “Data: Don’t Drown In It, Deliver with It!” The following is an excerpt of my presentation. What is data? According to the dictionary, data is “facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis.” Why do we need or want data? It’s. Read more Data: Don’t Drown In It, Deliver with It!
NGT News
JULY 26, 2021
Piedmont Natural Gas has purchased a compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station in Greer, S.C., from Spire CNG Inc. The facility is Piedmont’s twelfth CNG fueling station in the company’s three-state service territory and its fourth in South Carolina. Located at exit 60 off Interstate 85, near S.C. Highway 101, the station provides a convenient […].
Logistics Management
JULY 26, 2021
Learn how to use an RMS to profitably manage customers’ end-to-end returns processes!
Advertiser: GEP
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.
NGT News
JULY 26, 2021
While the U.S. automotive market has experienced growth this year in nearly every vehicle segment, Kelley Blue Book reports no segment is growing more quickly than electrified vehicles, defined as the combined total of electric vehicles (EVs), hybrids and plug-in hybrids. According to an analysis of Q2 2021 data from Kelley Blue Book, sales of […].
Logistics Management
JULY 26, 2021
Learn how your business could benefit from cloud-based shipping software.
NGT News
JULY 26, 2021
NFI Group Inc’s New Flyer of America Inc. subsidiary has contracted with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for 10 zero-emission battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE 40-foot transit buses. OCTA serves nearly 40 million passengers per year in 34 cities within Orange County, Calif. The purchase follows New Flyer’s recent delivery to OCTA of 10 hydrogen fuel […].
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 26, 2021
Yale Europe Materials Handling has developed a new cab that promotes productivity by offering comfort and ease for the operator. With the ergonomically designed control arm, everything the driver needs is at their fingertips. The cab also boasts an expansive floorspace, adjustable steering column and high-quality seat. When working intensive shift cycles with heavy loads, it is important to have the right tools at your disposal exactly when you need them.
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This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.
NGT News
JULY 26, 2021
Galileo Compression USA is adding Randy Larkin to its team as the vice president of sales. With more than 35 years diverse experience in oil and gas midstream and energy services in technical, business development and executive management roles, he will support the growth of sales and distribution of the company’s compression solutions suite. Galileo […].
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 26, 2021
Motorhome specialist Hymer uses a CO2 traffic light system from Werma to ensure the health and safety of all persons present in its Bad Waldsee, Germany maintenance facility. “Camper van travel is more than a vacation – it’s a passion”, says Markus Bächle, Team Leader of Maintenance and Repair at the Hymer Electrical Workshop, with a twinkle in his eyes. “So our customers are entitled to receive a vehicle of the highest standard – whether we are talking about comfort, quality,
Trimble
JULY 26, 2021
From rating lanes to auditing freight bills, to driver pay, mileage is the foundation for business operations in transportation. To ensure your business is running on the most accurate miles, it is crucial to be equipped with the most up-to-date commercial maps. With new roads regularly added and roadway restrictions and allowances ever-changing, it’s important to feel confident that the map data driving your operations will safely and efficiently get you from point A to point B.
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 26, 2021
BayWa r.e. is consolidating its position in the solar wholesale business with the opening of a new logistics centre in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône near Marseille, France. The French warehouse is the fourth new opening in Europe since the start of the year, following the opening of warehouses in Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Poland. The warehouse has an area of 5,840 sq m and is strategically located near the Fos-sur-Mer seaport in Marseille.
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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.
FreightWaves SONAR
JULY 26, 2021
One year ago, we wrote a white paper in which we estimated that the top five paper and packaging companies in the U.S. spent a whopping $7 billion to $9 billion on domestic freight transportation in 2019. Despite the revenue declines posted by the industry in 2020, we believe that industry freight spend is just as high as pre-pandemic levels due to growth in packaging demand and higher freight rates.
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 26, 2021
Leading commercial property developer Stoford has broken ground on the site of Pets at Home’s new state-of-the-art national storage and distribution centre in Staffordshire. The UK’s leading pet care business has signed a 20-year lease on the purpose-built facility at Stafford North Business Park, close to Jct 14 of the M6. Tesco Pension Fund is forward funding the new development, which is expected to employ more than 750 people when it opens in the summer of 2022.
Loginext
JULY 26, 2021
With more heavy-goods deliveries, will come more heavy-goods returns, and now is the time that brands should focus on refining the black diamond (reverse logistics) by making the process more efficient, optimized and automated.
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 26, 2021
Clare Bottle, the Chief Executive of the UK Warehousing Association ( UKWA ), has written to Rachel Maclean, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Transport, making the strong case for logistics workers to be exempt from self-isolation as the ‘pingdemic’ sweeps the country causing shortages of supplies. Clare states: “During the earlier phases of the Covid-19 pandemic logistics workers, including warehouse workforces, benefitted from ‘essential worker’ status, which helped
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
Penske Move Ahead
JULY 26, 2021
Going back to school can be a busy and exciting time for parents and students. It's also a good time for drivers to reacquaint themselves with more attentive habits while on the road, as familiar commutes will be more crowded than they were during the summer months. So whether you're driving a Penske rental truck or your own vehicle, follow these tips from Penske's safety experts and AAA to help you and your family make the grade for a safe commute this school year.
CLX Logistics
JULY 26, 2021
Let’s look at the facts – the percentage of supply chain managers using new analytics tools and services to develop better bidding strategies has increased from 17% in 2017 to more than 30% in 2020. 1 As the ability to strategize bidding continues to improve and keep shippers competitive, that number will continue to grow. Soon, it’ll almost be a guarantee that if you’re not leveraging modern data analytics properly, you’re losing money or leaving it on the table.
Paragon
JULY 26, 2021
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