ShipLilly
JUNE 2, 2021
Big rigs commercial cargo haulers Semi Trucks with different semi trailers of various brands and models fill the tanks at the filling station to continue the delivery routes of industrial goods. It has been reported that many gas stations on the East Coast are facing significant fuel shortages. Some drivers have responded by hoarding fuel which makes the problem worse.
Logistics Management
JUNE 2, 2021
For the week of May 31, the national average came in at $3.255 per gallon, topping the week ending May 24, at $3.253, by $0.002, and also topping the weeks ending May 17 and May 10, at $3.249 and $3.186, respectively.
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Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 2, 2021
The Consumer Brands Association today announced the creation of a new Supply Chain Health and Performance Task Force aimed at increasing visibility and easing supply chain pressures felt across the consumer packaged goods industry.
Logistics Management
JUNE 2, 2021
The global pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges. Yet, third-party logistics operators have demonstrated resiliency and strength.
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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
JUNE 2, 2021
Instacart Inc. has an audacious plan to replace its army of gig shoppers with robots — part of a long-term strategy to cut costs and put its relationship with supermarket chains on a sustainable footing.
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Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 2, 2021
Kezia Fitzgerald, co-founder of CareAline, tells how her company responded to a need for isolation gowns during the COVID-19 pandemic, and describes what it will take to set up a domestic supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) for the future.
NGT News
JUNE 2, 2021
BYD, a provider of zero-emission energy solutions, says it is introducing a new battery-electric Type D school bus. With length options of 35, 38 and 40 feet, BYD says its Type D battery-electric school bus is ideal for transporting students to classes, field trips, as well as athletic and band events. The Type D can […]. The post BYD Unveils New Battery-Electric Type D School Bus appeared first on NGT News.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 2, 2021
Tackling methane emissions from livestock is one of the most critical — and most difficult — climate issues for meat and dairy companies that are under increasing pressure to clean up their supply chains.
Overdrive Online
JUNE 2, 2021
Hourly or salary pay might seem foreign to those used to mileage and percentage pay. Yet these compensation models appear to be spreading.
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
JUNE 2, 2021
Redwood Logistics, a logistics platform company headquartered in Chicago, has announced the company has acquired both Skipjack Supply Chain and Proactive Global Logistics to launch Redwood Parcel.
Talking Logistics
JUNE 2, 2021
As reported by CNBC recently, starting on May 24, “Amazon will stop requiring face masks for fully vaccinated workers inside warehouses, except where required by law…Amazon said in the notice to workers that it considers them to be fully vaccinated once it has been 14 or more days since their final vaccine dose. Workers must. Read more COVID-19, Masking Requirements, Attending Conferences (Indago Insights).
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 2, 2021
How should businesses prepare for continued uncertainty, even as things are starting to look more positive?
Logistics Management
JUNE 2, 2021
Many shippers are only scratching the surface of their warehouse management system capabilities. Here are six ways to buck the trend and start eking out more value from this critical software investment.
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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
JUNE 2, 2021
Ready to go bigger in your truckload brokerage this year? It might be time to think smaller.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
JUNE 2, 2021
In 2020, amidst the pandemic, Nike pushed the sustainability envelope by producing their most environmentally friendly shoe to date. Fabricated with over 50% recycled material, the shift solidified the rise of recycled materials as a commodity in the circular economy. Circularity refers to the continual use of resources and the elimination of waste.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 2, 2021
What exactly can supply chain leaders do now to avoid revenue losses due to stock-outs?
LandLink
JUNE 2, 2021
The global impact of Covid-19 continues to impact the Logistics industry. Increasing demand and a looming labor shortage is forcing freight rates up and capacity down. Persistent labor shortage, particularly for warehousing and distribution, is slowing supply chain and logistics activities. Regardless of specific mode, the warehousing and distribution environment appears to be a common issue for many freight operators right now.
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Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 2, 2021
DHL Supply Chain has recently announced a framework agreement expanding its collaboration with Locus Robotics, which offers autonomous mobile robots that assist humans in warehouse fulfillment processes.
Logistics Management
JUNE 2, 2021
With this round of investment, project44 said its market cap now stands at $1.2 billion, with the company having raised $442.5 million to date.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 2, 2021
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. said it’s moving forward with plans to build a $12 billion chip plant in Phoenix, a step toward addressing U.S. concerns over reliability and security in the tech supply chain.
Logistics Management
JUNE 2, 2021
Research recently published by Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Blue Yonder (formerly JDA), a provider of AI-driven and end-to-end supply chain management services, takes a long look at the mindsets of top-level logistics executives, regarding how they address e-commerce- and labor shortage-related disruptions, and fulfillment options, among others, as the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic begins in earnest.
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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 Business Magazine
JUNE 2, 2021
Thermo King , a global leader in intelligent end-to-end temperature-controlled cold chain solutions, and its dealer network are helping UNITAX-Pharmalogistik GmbH ensure precise and stable temperature-controlled transportation of COVID-19 vaccines in Germany. Unitax, a Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certified expert in pharmaceutical transport and logistics, has been awarded with the exclusive contract to supply all the vaccination centres in the Brandenburg federal state with COVID-19 vaccine
Penske Move Ahead
JUNE 2, 2021
Penske Truck Leasing recently took delivery of two VNR Electrics from Volvo Trucks North America , expanding its fleet of battery-electric Class 8 models available in Southern California. Its first Volvo VNR Electrics will be used by two consumer retail companies, enabling both customers to gain firsthand insight into the many benefits of battery-electric trucks, the ease of recharging, and the ideal routes to deploy additional units in the future.
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 2, 2021
Between these four walls (and a PVC roof) there’s no secret to Big Box Buildings ’ recent success — just a commitment to make customers’ lives simpler with quick, cost-effective solutions that add real value on an industrial scale. Big Box Buildings , part of the East Yorkshire based Big Box Group (operating throughout the UK), has been delivering a variety of temporary and more permanent buildings in double-quick time for companies looking for simple and affordable storage solutions.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 2, 2021
As technology moves in, the logistics industry is shifting from static freight contracts to more dynamic pricing models.
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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
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 2, 2021
P&O Ferries has introduced a second ship on its popular Zeebrugge-Hull route. The integrated ferry and logistics business has added MV Freya to its schedule on the North Sea Lo-Lo route in response to rapidly growing demand from British and European customers who need a fast and cost efficient way of transporting goods between the two markets. The 117m container ship has the capacity to carry 650 TEUs.
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 2, 2021
From a historical perspective, transportation management systems are all about freight savings. However, with the ongoing pandemic, and the resulting capacity crunch, TMS is trending more towards cost mitigation rather than savings. Manhattan Associates unveiled its latest TMS, Manhattan Active Transportation Management, last week during the company’s virtual user conference.
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 2, 2021
Itella Russia, one of the leading contract and transportation service providers in the Russian market, and PSI Logistics have successfully completed the development and implementation of the new multi-client capable software solution based on the Warehouse Management System PSIwms for the legal product labelling obligation in Russia. Itella has been using PSIwms to implement all changes in technological and intralogistic processes for more than 20 years.
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