West Coast and California Logistics
APRIL 15, 2021
Record-breaking shipping volumes into the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach continue into Q2 and show no sign of letting up. This has contributed to container shortages and extremely high container shipping rates. In this article, we’ll explore a tactic to help mitigate some of the headaches associated with the current importing landscape: shipping overweight containers.
Kuebix
APRIL 15, 2021
The development of technology within supply chains has accelerated significantly in the last year. The pandemic presented businesses of all industries with challenges regarding inventory, transportation and health and safety standards that have been difficult to overcome. As a result, supply chains have started looking into automating a number of traditionally manual processes.
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Logistics Management
APRIL 15, 2021
New data from Austin, Texas-based Convey shows how COVID-19 continues to impact retail delivery and the last mile – including performance and market share for FedEx, UPS, USPS and regional carriers.
Overdrive Online
APRIL 15, 2021
The trucker-songwriter will be in studio Friday, April 16, with Overdrive's Music to Truck By radio host 'Big Al' Weekley to debut Justice's long-awaited "18 Gears to Life" record on its release date.
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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.
NGT News
APRIL 15, 2021
In response to strong demand for electric vehicles (EVs), the California Air Resources Board says it expects rebate funds for the statewide Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) to be exhausted within 30 days. EVs account for nearly 8% of all light-duty vehicles sold in California. Over 145,000 EVs were sold in California in 2020 – […]. The post CARB: Clean Vehicle Rebates on Verge of Depletion appeared first on NGT News.
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Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 15, 2021
With more people buying goods online, cyber hackers are taking advantage of the sea of personal information shared in e-commerce transactions.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 15, 2021
Who would have thought that in the wake of a global pandemic your business could grow exponentially simply by reaching a new audience of captive shoppers around the world? Thanks to e-commerce, shoppers and shippers alike can continually expand their opportunities to buy and sell goods regardless of location. But what does shipping internationally entail?
Freight Center
APRIL 15, 2021
The current market is one of limited capacity – but what does that mean when it comes to full truckload? What are the effects that capacity, whether excess or limited, can have on your shipping strategy? Understanding truckload capacity is a key element in keeping your shipments moving smoothly and successfully. Let’s breakdown what it all means.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 15, 2021
Depending on whom you ask, Kroger is either making a gigantic mistake or solidifying its online future.
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
Overdrive Online
APRIL 15, 2021
The trucker-songwriter will be in studio with Overdrive's Music to Truck By radio host 'Big Al' Weekley to pick up where they left off in April talking Justice's long-awaited "18 Gears to Life" record, out now.
NGT News
APRIL 15, 2021
AMPLY Power, a provider of electrification solutions, says it is partnering with Unique Electric Solutions (UES), a manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) and fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) propulsion systems, to offer a comprehensive fleet electrification solution for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) opportunities being pursued by utilities and end customers.
Logistics Management
APRIL 15, 2021
Total March POLA volume—at 957,500 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units)—represented a 113% annual increase compared to March 2020, and total March POLB volume—at 840,387 TEU—was up 62.3% annually.
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 15, 2021
DPD , which says it is the UK’s most sustainable delivery company, and ASOS , one of the world’s leading online fashion retailers, has announced a new circular economy initiative that will see DPD collect pre-loved clothing donations from ASOS customers’ doorsteps and deliver them to one of five leading UK charities, free of charge.
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.
Logistics Management
APRIL 15, 2021
Commerce reported that March retail sales—at $619.1 billion—were up 9.8% compared to February, while rising 27.7% annually, and the National Retail Federation reported that its calculation of March retail sales, which excludes automobile dealers, gasoline stations, and restaurants, pointed to a 7.4% seasonally-adjusted increase, from February, and a 17.7% unadjusted annual gain.
CH Robinson Logistics
APRIL 15, 2021
If you’ve been in the transportation and logistics industry as long as I have, you know there are always ebbs and flows to supply and demand. Right now, analysts* forecast truckload volume to increase 8% to 12% in 2021. The supply growth of Class-8 tractors is expected to expand only ~1% in the first half of 2021 and ~5% in the second half, for a net increase of ~3.4%.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 15, 2021
The Federal Reserve is seeing both labor and material shortages mounting up across several sectors of the U.S. economy.
Logistics Management
APRIL 15, 2021
Sensor-based locating with RFID and IoT can error proof and optimize critical processes like outbound shipments.
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Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 15, 2021
Kevin Keegan, principal with PwC Strategy Consulting, explains the concept and rationale behind the use of dual sourcing of manufactured goods to reduce supply-chain risk.
Bulk Connection
APRIL 15, 2021
As the freight capacity crunch drags on, you may begin to wonder if things will get back to normal. While “normal” may look a little different in the future, it is a safe bet that this capacity crunch won’t last forever. How long it lasts, however, is anybody’s guess. Until that day comes, there are things you can do to improve your odds of securing bulk trucking capacity now and in the future.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 15, 2021
Rufus Labs, providers of intelligent wearable warehouse technology and workforce analytics software, and StayLinked, a developer of modern mobile software for legacy supply chain systems, have announced a partnership to improve Rufus Labs' suite of warehouse wearables including the Rufus Cuff Pro, the Rufus Scan2 & Scan2 Pro Wearable Ring/Glove Barcode scanners and the Rufus RADD Tab vehicle/cart Android tablet.
Shippeo
APRIL 15, 2021
Gartner has released its inaugural Magic Quadrant for Real-time Transportation Visibility Platforms 2021, a report that provides guidance on evaluating real-time transportation visibility (RTTV) solutions, including an in-depth analysis of Shippeo.
Advertiser: GEP
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
APRIL 15, 2021
Aside from the implementation of automated technology and digital tools, one of the most significant shifts in the shipping and transportation industry focuses on reduced emissions. It seems like buzzwords like “going green, optimization and sustainability” keep getting thrown around. But what do they mean for the supply chain network of today? Why are more and more shippers and carriers working to reduce pollution and lower emissions?
Kanban Logistics
APRIL 15, 2021
If your company runs its own warehouse, finding warehouse workers is likely an ongoing concern. Warehouse employees are hard to come by and competition for their services is more heated than ever. In this article, we’ll examine how a third-party logistics (3PL) company can take these concerns off of your plate. How hard is it to find warehouse workers?
MercuryGate
APRIL 15, 2021
The last mile of logistics is coming into view as one of the most important steps in the transportation process to improve the customer experience and meet the demand of expectations that have grown as more companies use their logistics efficiency as a competitive advantage. However, the last mile continues to be rife with risk […]. The post The Challenges of Last Mile & How a TMS Can Overcome Them appeared first on MercuryGate International.
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 15, 2021
A group of job seekers from Northamptonshire will be the first people in the UK to benefit from the Prologis Warehousing and Logistics Training Programme (PWLTP) when they take part in a pilot training session for the initiative. In a week where European Supply Chain Day (15th April) will highlight the importance of the logistics and transport sector, participants in the week-long pilot scheme will receive practical development training and employability skills such as interview technique.
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
Logistics Management
APRIL 15, 2021
Is micro-fulfillment the future of grocery?
Penske Move Ahead
APRIL 15, 2021
In 2019 Penske Logistics truck driver Jerry Wood was just one of eight Penske associates to earn induction into the Driver Wall of Fame (reserved for company drivers who have reached the milestone of 20 years of consecutive safe driving). This week, he was named the 2020 Truck Renting and Leasing Association ( TRALA ) Driver of the Year. "Jerry is emblematic of the kind of driver we want representing our industry," said Jake Jacoby, TRALA president and CEO.
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 15, 2021
The overall portfolio of MAXXDRIVE parallel and right-angle gear units from NORD Drivesystems offers high-output torques from 15 to 282 kNm across 11 sizes. In addition to this proven standard series, NORD Drivesystems offers the new MAXXDRIVE XT series with right-angle gear units having a thermally optimised design in seven sizes from 15 to 75 kNm.
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