Supply Chain and Logistics
OCTOBER 8, 2021
The Asia-Prince Rupert, BC-Chicago run has a new entry. The claim is that even with Chicago rail delays, it is faster than going to LA/Long Beach. That could be true. There’s a discussion of it here.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 8, 2021
Understanding customer expectations, improving their experience and implementing the right reverse logistics systems will increase shopper loyalty and prevent profit-margin erosion.
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Supply Chain and Logistics
OCTOBER 8, 2021
Rapid home delivery is a growing area of logistics competition in retail. Walmart has a quick delivery service, and has gotten Home Depot to participate.
Food Logistics
OCTOBER 8, 2021
Brielle Jaekel, Food Logistics' associate editor, was promoted to managing editor.
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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.
Overdrive Online
OCTOBER 8, 2021
Henderson, Kentucky-based Silver Creek Transportation, in just a few years, has gone from a local aggregates hauler to a diversified carrier hauling across the lower 48 states with 24 power units. Longtime owner Jason Cowan leads the team with two sons.
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NGT News
OCTOBER 8, 2021
The Hydrogen Heavy Duty Vehicle Industry Group – comprised of hydrogen industry leaders Air Liquide, Hyundai, Nel Hydrogen, Nikola Corp., Shell and Toyota, has signed agreements with Tatsuno Corp. and Transfer Oil S.p.A. to industrialize globally-standard 70 MPa hydrogen heavy-duty vehicle high-flow (H70HF) fueling hardware components. The Industry Group was formed in February 2019 with […].
MTS Logistics
OCTOBER 8, 2021
Elon Musk’s Hyperloop transportation technology is being worked on by multiple companies. One of those companies, Virgin Hyperloop just tested that theory back in November 2020. Project Pegasus successfully carried two passengers within the capsule pod. According to their video, Virgin Hyperloop will be able to transport “tens of thousands of passengers per hour, per direction.” Since pods are not physically connected like train cars, and will travel in convoys, this means they
NGT News
OCTOBER 8, 2021
Intersect Power, a clean energy company focused on low-carbon solutions retail and wholesale energy customers, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Electric Hydrogen, an electrolyzer manufacturer led by a team of energy transition veterans from First Solar and Tesla, to advance green hydrogen production infrastructure. The MOU provides a framework for the companies […].
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 8, 2021
When running a marathon, is the goal making it to the starting line or crossing the finish line? For my oldest son Matthew, crossing the finish line in under 3 hours was his goal. It was a stretch goal, for sure, considering this would be his first marathon. But he spent months training toward that. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 8, 2021).
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
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 8, 2021
Rail carloads—at 1,167,682—were up 4.3%, or 47,858 carloads, annually, and intermodal containers and trailers—at 1,328,527—were off 1.9%.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 8, 2021
Is there any room for actual collaboration between suppliers and buyers, based on more than just price?
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 8, 2021
Executive leadership for South Portland, Maine-based ShipRight, a provider of order fulfillment, contact center and final mile delivery services, provided LM with a look at how it approaches Peak Season, both from a preparation and operations perspective.
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 8, 2021
The Port of Poole , in Dorset, is anticipating its first delivery via a new direct shipping route from Tangier in Morocco. The route has been established by maritime and transport specialist, United Seaways. A shipment of 100 freights of organic seasonal fruit and vegetables is shortly scheduled northbound. The route will now run once per week and largely comprise the transportation of dry and refrigerated freight.
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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.
Locus
OCTOBER 8, 2021
As companies work towards creating more equitable workplaces, cultivating diversity and inclusivity has risen high on their agendas. According to a McKinsey study , apart from a strong business case, promoting diversity and inclusion also builds resilience, encourages reimagination, and increases workplace productivity. To explore the importance of diversity and inclusion in the long-term growth of an organization, Locus ’ Founder & CEO, Nishith Rastogi gets in conversation with Navin Raina,
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 8, 2021
Shipping and logistics company CMA CGM Group is purchasing two new Boeing 777 Freighters to grow the Group’s air freight division operations. CMA CGM Group launched its dedicated air freight division, CMA CGM AIR CARGO, in February 2021, commencing commercial operations in March with its first flight between Liege and Chicago, followed by flights to New York, Atlanta, and Dubai.
Freightera
OCTOBER 8, 2021
Shipping pallets in Canada? You’ll want to see this! We have added new rates and lanes for Canada domestic freight shipping. Here are some examples of newly added rates. If you’re shipping 3 pallets , with the dimensions of 48” x 48” x 48” , with the total weight of 1500 lbs , business to business, dock to dock : From Toronto, ON to Montreal, QC.
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 8, 2021
New research from Totaljobs reveals that over 2 million UK workers are planning on changing jobs before Christmas. In fact, 6% of the UK workforce are already on their notice period, whilst a further 26% actively job hunting as the labour market kicks into gear and workers plan their next career move. Totaljobs has analysed more than 4.2 million job changes from 2015 onwards, and surveyed nearly 4,500 jobseekers from the Totaljobs database alongside 2,000 UK workers via Opinium, to provide the U
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Trinity Logistics
OCTOBER 8, 2021
No one likes spending their valuable time working on manual tasks that take forever. Streamlining operations with automation is the dream for every business, yet many companies still rely on spreadsheets and manual interactions. One way to drastically reduce your manual processes is by implementing a transportation management system (TMS). Many companies use a TMS for their logistics management, like e-commerce companies, retail businesses, manufacturers, and distributors.
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 8, 2021
Pharmaceutical manufacturers face numerous challenges ranging from decreasing batch sizes and increasing item diversity to massive time and cost pressure. These challenges also make the procurement of packaging materials more complex. Packaging specialist Faller Packaging supports its customers in making these processes faster, more efficient and at the same time more sustainable with the help of digitalisation and networking.
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 8, 2021
The Ware2Go Story with Steve Denton. Steve Denton and Joe Lynch discuss the Ware2Go story. Steve is the CEO of Ware2Go , a UPS company, changing the traditional 3PL model to make one- to two-day delivery easy and affordable for all merchants by positioning products closer to end customers for a fast, inexpensive and reliable order-to-delivery experience.
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 8, 2021
SLAMcore , a leader in spatial intelligence software for robots and other autonomous machines, has formed a strategic partnership with SYNAOS , a specialist in smart intralogistics software solutions for logistics and factories. Together the two companies are announcing SYNA.OS VIEW, a low-cost, real-time, spatial intelligence system for manually-guided intralogistics vehicles (e.g., forklifts and warehouse vehicles).
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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.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 8, 2021
A few week ago, I wrote an article about the transformative nature of the plant-based meat supply chain. Over the last few years, Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods have been creating meat substitutes that promise to eat “more like meat.” Fast food chains around the country have been introducing meatless burgers, and now Burger King is offering a first: meatless chicken nuggets.
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