Wed.Feb 23, 2022

article thumbnail

Transportation Providers Emerge Strong From Covid

LandLink

As we steadily emerge from the Corona Virus the Transportation industry is experiencing a myriad of changes. T he trucking industry has had to react to unprecedented changes in operational and management procedure. Most everyone in any trucking or logistics company has had to adapt to the new normal. So, what is the new normal today and what can we expect in the coming years.

article thumbnail

It’s Not the Market, It’s Your Procurement with Andrew Haverkampf

The Logistics of Logistics

It’s Not the Market, It’s Your Procurement with Andrew Haverkampf. Andrew Haverkampf and Joe Lynch discuss it’s not the market, it’s your procurement. Andrew is the Vice President of Platform Solutions at Emerge , one of the fastest-growing startups in the U.S. and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Manhattan Associates Talks Global Supply Chains, Trends, and Sustainability

Logistics Viewpoints

Last week, I had the opportunity to speak with Eddie Capel, CEO of Manhattan Associates. During our conversation, Eddie and I spoke about the changing nature of global supply chains in the face of the ongoing Covid pandemic as well as the continuing surge of e-commerce. I asked Eddie to give his insights on a few key points. First, what is the current state of supply chain technology?

article thumbnail

You’ve Been Hacked! The Growing Threat of Supply Chain Cyber Attacks

Talking Logistics

Remember AOL’s “You’ve Got Mail” greeting from the 90s when you started your computer and connected to the internet? It was a happy greeting, one you looked forward to getting every morning, unlike the greeting many people and companies are getting today when they log on to their computers and systems: “You’ve Been Hacked!” Just. Read more You’ve Been Hacked!

article thumbnail

Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

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.

article thumbnail

ERP for Medical Device Manufacturers Part 2

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

In Part 1, we covered the business and technology challenges that the medical device industry is experiencing. These will require a re-think of how to manage products, streamline the business and interact with customers. Those manufacturers who are still using legacy or customized computer systems will find it difficult to make the necessary changes.

More Trending

article thumbnail

This Parade Feature Will Make Sure You Never Miss a Carrier Again

Parade

Turn incoming quotes and DAT truck postings into capacity, even when you go with a different carrier. Here’s How Parade Brokerages Can Take Advantage of Every Interaction with Carriers Freight brokerages may get several quotes and notice of available trucks on each load they post. Without Parade, the average brokerage just picks the best match for the load, forgets about the rest of the quotes, and moves on with their day.

article thumbnail

GNA Wins Phase One Transportation Award for New York Electric Truck, Bus Project

NGT News

Gladstein, Neandross & Associate’s (GNA) clean transportation project, Electrify the Empire State: Empowering Zero Emission Solutions, has been selected as a Phase One awardee of the $85 million New York Clean Transportation Prizes program. As one of 17 projects announced through Phase One of competition, the project is eligible to compete for grand prizes under […].

article thumbnail

Watch: Investment in Supply Chain Technology

Supply Chain Brain

Interest in supply chain and logistics technology is on the increase and will continue to grow, says Alex Yeager, senior vice president of Redwood Logistics.

article thumbnail

Eaton’s New ePowertrain Unit Focuses on Integrated EV Transmission, Gearing Solutions

NGT News

Eaton’s Vehicle Group has formed a new ePowertrain business unit, which will focus on products from Eaton’s electrified vehicle (EV) transmission, reduction gearing and differential portfolios. Combining the product lines into a new ePowertrain business unit creates synergy among Eaton’s powertrain and EV experts and allows the Vehicle Group to offer its global customers solutions […].

Groups 98
article thumbnail

Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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

article thumbnail

OSHA Proposes New Rule to Update Forklift Standards

Material Handling and Logistics

OSHA's new rule aims to improve worker safety while upgrading technological capabilities.

120
120
article thumbnail

Arcimoto, Faction Debut Next-Generation Driverless Delivery Vehicle

NGT News

Arcimoto Inc. has unveiled the Faction D1, a next-generation driverless delivery vehicle based on the Arcimoto Platform. Equipped with Faction’s DriveLink and TeleAssist technologies, the completely driverless D1 combines autonomy with remote human teleoperation. The vehicle system retains the Deliverator’s capabilities of a 75 mph top speed and just over 100 miles of range while […].

article thumbnail

Use GPS Tracking for Easy Healthcare Asset Management

RasTrac

Medical service providers spend a lot of money each year on medical supplies, such as prescription and over-the-counter medicine, and equipment to treat patients. Lost and stolen medical equipment and supplies cost the healthcare industry millions of dollars each year. Before they can even reach a hospital or other healthcare facility, these highly-valuable, FDA-regulated assets also are often the targets of cargo theft during transport; the products often are then sold illegally.

Cargo 85
article thumbnail

Three Shipping Trends to Watch This Year

Supply Chain Brain

The only certainty in logistics is that uncertainty will grow, opening the door to innovative and adaptable companies to emerge as industry leaders.

Trends 94
article thumbnail

Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

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.

article thumbnail

Truckload Market Trends to Watch in 2022

GlobalTranz

While we’re happy to leave 2021 in the rearview mirror, many of the same trends will impact the truckload market in 2022. In our white paper, 2022 Logistics and Supply Chain Trends and Outlook , we cover many of the lingering effects of the past two years, and the newest challenges truckload shippers can expect to face in the year ahead. Last year, truck capacity demand reached historic highs due to a combination of factors, including ongoing equipment and labor shortages.

Trends 72
article thumbnail

What’s at Stake for Global Economy as Russia Standoff Escalates

Supply Chain Brain

A world economy that’s still recovering from COVID-19 faces new risks as the standoff between the West and Russia escalates.

101
101
article thumbnail

GateHouse extends visibility partnership with Satlock

Logistics Business Magazine

Following the launching of its partnership in 2021, GateHouse Maritime , a leading provider of ocean supply chain visibility and predictability services and Satlock, a specialist in the global control, administration and risk management of the physical distribution of merchandise, have extended their partnership to meet the growing demand for reliable ocean visibility and shipping container tracking technology.

article thumbnail

What Can Be Recycled – Manufacturing Materials Ideal for Recycling

Compactor Management Company

Recycling is the need of the hour. Individuals and commercial set-ups can do it on different levels. This article aims at throwing light on the vast possibility of recycling materials in manufacturing and other industries using equipment like recycling balers. Various consumer products made of recycling materials can contribute substantially to environmental sustainability.

article thumbnail

How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

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.

article thumbnail

ABM Greiffenberger to display wide-ranging portfolio

Logistics Business Magazine

Visitors to LogiMAT 2022 in Stuttgart can find out about the powerful ABM Greiffenberger drives in Hall 3 at Booth B15. ABM Greiffenberger has suitable drives for all mobile and stationary applications in logistics centres. In close partnership with customers, the one-stop provider for intralogistics delivers both optimised modular system solutions and individual solutions with maximum added value for users.

article thumbnail

Understanding 3PL Custom Kitting Services

Kanban Logistics

“Assembly required.” As consumers, we’re all too familiar with this phrase. It’s made up of two powerful words that, when combined, serve to eat up lots of your time. For many manufacturers, pre -assembly of component parts is also required during the production process. This assembly can take up a lot of time (as well as inventory space and manpower).

3PL 52
article thumbnail

Top 7 Recycling Material That Bring Sustainability to Your Business

Compactor Management Company

Recycling is the need of the hour. Individuals and commercial set-ups can do it on different levels. This article aims at throwing light on the vast possibility of recycling materials in manufacturing and other industries using equipment like recycling balers. Various consumer products made of recycling materials can contribute substantially to environmental sustainability.

article thumbnail

Randex launches new version of vertical storage system

Logistics Business Magazine

Leading vertical storage lift company Randex is launching a new version of its ‘Compact’ system, built using its industry-benchmark automated vertical storage technology. New features of this latest system include a modern, updated HMI (human-machine interface) touchscreen that is highly intuitive and user friendly according to early feedback from Randex users.

article thumbnail

GEP Outlook Report 2024

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.

article thumbnail

Using Technology to Tackle Modern Supply Chain Challenges

Odyssey Logistics

Logistics and transportation networks continued to face a litany of challenges in 2022. Here’s how technology can help shippers work through these issues and plan for future success. As logistical bottlenecks and related disruptions continue to impact supply chains worldwide, shippers have been facing a new lineup of challenges so far in 2022. Much.

article thumbnail

The importance of a secure loading bay

Logistics Business Magazine

Loading bay security can be critical to the goods manufactured, sorted, or stored at a facility. It is especially important for facilities within the industries of Food & Beverage and Pharmaceutical. These industries are responsible for providing goods to consumers that could be critical to their wellbeing and are required to be safe for consumption.