Now, That's Logistics
JUNE 29, 2021
Cargo theft is on the rise, and the thieves aren’t just interested in high-value goods anymore. According to USA Today , cargo thefts of paper goods, personal protective equipment (PPE), and food increased last year as the black market for such items flourished during COVID-19. It says the thieves have stolen everything from ventilators to toilet paper.
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 29, 2021
In a prior post , I wrote about the various ways data is transforming global supply chains. Data is the raw fuel of digital transformation and the linchpin to accelerating industry collaboration, automation, predictive insights and so many more cutting-edge capabilities (including those yet to be invented). Today, I’m going to add a qualifier — it has to be quality data.
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Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 29, 2021
Supply chain managers need to understand where the vulnerabilities are, and what to expect in a peak season that’s poised to bring about increased pressure for shippers and carriers in terms of labor, capacity, transparency and supply.
Logistics Management
JUNE 29, 2021
Data recently provided to LM by ShipMatrix, a subsidiary of Pittsburgh-based SJ Consulting, showed that major parcel carriers, including UPS, FedEx, the United States Postal Service (USPS), and were within similar ranges, for on-time performance (OTP) for May on an annual basis, whereas average daily volumes saw a bigger spread, to the upside.
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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 29, 2021
The rare and powerful heat wave shattering records across the U.S. Northwest is taking a bruising toll on the region’s infrastructure, buckling highways, hobbling public transit and triggering rolling power outages.
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Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 29, 2021
Seegrid Corporation, a specialist in autonomous mobile robots for material handling, has announced the addition of a Robots as a Service (RaaS) subscription model.
AIMMS
JUNE 29, 2021
The post Best Practices to Model Carbon Costs in Supply Chain Network Design appeared first on AIMMS.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 29, 2021
As supply chains begin to ramp up again as COVID-19 restrictions ease, retailers should take the Suez Canal fiasco as a wakeup call to do three things: prioritize inventory visibility, optimize product assortment, and rethink and diversify their distribution channels.
NGT News
JUNE 29, 2021
Cummins Inc. is expanding its footprint in alternative fuel technologies with the acquisition of a 50% equity interest in Momentum Fuel Technologies from Rush Enterprises Inc. The joint venture between Rush Enterprises and Cummins will produce Cummins-branded natural gas fuel delivery systems for the commercial vehicle market in North America, combining the strengths of Momentum […].
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 29, 2021
Alphabet Inc.’s drone-delivery venture, Wing, is releasing free software for U.S. drone users to get permission to fly near sensitive areas such as airports.
Women in Trucking
JUNE 29, 2021
“We all have the power to bring about change, individually and collectively, and the way we do that is by starting conversations in our own workplaces.” - Sallie Krawcheck, author of Own It: The Power of Women at Work.
NGT News
JUNE 29, 2021
Merchants Fleet has debuted its AdoptEV service, a tool designed to educate and transition clients through the electric vehicle and electric vehicle supply equipment purchase process. As the introduction of EVs signifies major changes on the horizon for the commercial fleet industry, fleet executives and managers struggle to prioritize the implementation of these vehicles.
Logistics Management
JUNE 29, 2021
Total May shipments—at 1,616,620—headed up 22.4% annually. Domestic containers—at 663,282—increased 17.9%, with trailers—at 102,914—up 18.6%. All domestic equipment—at 766,196—rose 18%, and international, or ISO, containers—at 850,424—were up 26.6%%.
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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 29, 2021
Ambrose Conroy, founder and chief executive officer of Seraph, discloses the findings of the firm’s latest weekly Auto Shutdown Report.
Logistics Bureau
JUNE 29, 2021
The criteria for selecting the right 3PL company are numerous. We hope that through these tips you’ll be able to ensure your company makes the right outsourcing decisions. Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Why 3PL Relationships are Fraught—And How to Manage Them. Why Large Companies Increasingly Opt for 4PL Services. 8 Reasons Companies Bring Outsourced Operations Back In-house.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 29, 2021
Here are six shipping signals to watch in the second half of the year.
Logistics Management
JUNE 29, 2021
For the week of June 21, the national diesel average increased $0.013-cents, to $3.300 per gallon, topping the weeks ending June 21, June 14, and June 7, at $3.287, $3.286, and $3.274, respectively.
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GoShip Blog
JUNE 29, 2021
FTL or full truckload carriers make up the largest freight market share globally at about 46.4%. FTL shipping offers some of the most flexible and convenient methods to land delivery, particularly in North America. FTL carriers provide an excellent solution for shipping high-value, fragile, or hazardous products urgently and safely to their destination. .
Women in Trucking
JUNE 29, 2021
For fourteen years, the Women In Trucking Association has been the only organization whose mission is to encourage and advance the employment of women in trucking. We have always represented ALL women in the industry, or as we like to say, the women who design, build, fix, drive, or own trucks.
NGT News
JUNE 29, 2021
Siemens Digital Industries Software says TotalEnergies Gas Mobility has selected MindSphere, the industrial IoT as a service solution from Siemens, to collect, monitor and analyze data across its network of natural gas vehicle (NGV) refueling stations. MindSphere offers a wide variety of IoT capabilities that orchestrate, collaborate and deliver digital services, advanced security and governance […].
Bulk Connection
JUNE 29, 2021
As we reach the halfway point of 2021, the story in the bulk freight world continues to be the combination of high volumes and low capacity. This edition of the Bulk Freight Roundup will look at both, along with some of the Q2 highlights from the Bulk Connection blog.
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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.
NGT News
JUNE 29, 2021
The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is purchasing seven Mack LR Electric refuse models, which will operate in each of the city’s boroughs. DSNY took delivery of its first fully electric refuse vehicle, a Mack LR Electric demonstration model, in September 2020, when it began rigorous real-world testing in Brooklyn. Since then, DSNY […].
WorkWave
JUNE 29, 2021
Time To Read: 2 minutes. Holmdel, NJ – June 29, 2021 – WorkWave ® , a leading provider of industry-changing software solutions that enable field service companies to reach their full potential, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Real Green Systems , driving forward WorkWave’s position as a premier provider of leading solutions that drive the success of their customers, and empower them to create effective, fast-growing, highly profitable service organizations th
NGT News
JUNE 29, 2021
Endera, a company specializing in all-electric commercial vehicles, charging infrastructure and software solutions, has inked a partnership with Pritchard Ford whereby Pritchard will serve as a supplier of Ford chassis and provide servicing for Endera vehicles. Pritchard Ford, which has also signed a contract committing to purchase 250 EV vehicles, will expand Endera’s national service […].
MercuryGate
JUNE 29, 2021
Data and insights and final mile logistics, driven by real-time data, have quickly become the driving force of the modern supply chain network. Shippers and carriers who have the most data to work with, and the best insight from analyzed data, stand the best chance to find success. These are the companies that have been […]. The post How Final Mile Logistics + TMS Creates an Optimized Customer Experience appeared first on MercuryGate International.
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
Loginext
JUNE 29, 2021
WHAT THE TRUCK?!? is FreightWaves' irreverent award-winning podcast breaking down the biggest stories in transportation and logistics. WTT?!? is all about the people that make freight move. In their latest episode, hosts Dooner and The Dude caught up with Manisha Raisinghani, the CTO at LogiNext to talk about a woman's journey in freight tech.
Forto
JUNE 29, 2021
A new Q&A with Zeke Arany-Lucas. It seems that every time I read the news recently there’s yet another article about space travel. The latest story that caught my attention focussed on an anonymous bidder who paid a staggering US$28m for the privilege of joining Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and his brother on an 11-minute flight into space, the company’s first carrying humans.
PLS Logistics
JUNE 29, 2021
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