Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Today we have rovers mining Mars, robots assisting heart surgery and AI writing poetry. But can and will automation technology be there for you when you really need it during a spike of online purchases or a period of order volatility?
Food Logistics
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
This year's winners lead from within, integrating themselves into the day-to-day tasks of their employees to fully understand the opportunities, pitfalls and options for improvement.
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Blue Grace Logistics
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Bonnie Beckmann VP Promotion Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics BlueGrace Logistics Promotes Bonnie Beckmann to Vice President of Commercial Operations and Audit TAMPA, FL (Feb. 14, 2023) – BlueGrace Logistics (BlueGrace), one of the largest Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers in North America, announces the promotion of Bonnie Beckmann to Vice President of Commercial Operations and Audit.
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
January’s shipment reading—at 1.124—saw a 4.3% annual increase and up 1.3% compared to December. Expenditures—at 4.096—saw a 1.7% annual increase and were down 3.2% compared to December.
Advertiser: GEP
The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
It's vitally important for companies to understand every touchpoint in their supply chains and third-party relationships, to ensure they don’t link to transnational criminal organizations trafficking in war materials or money laundering.
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Truck News
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
A year has come and gone since ‘Freedom Convoy’ protesters converged on Ottawa streets, in what was initially framed as a fight against vaccine mandates for border-crossing truck drivers. It didn’t take long for their messages to degenerate into anti-government tirades and conspiracy theories about Covid-19, of course.
Commercial Carrier Journal
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
The agency offers a reorganization of measurement categories, dramatically simplified violation severity weights, adjustments in carrier intervention thresholds and more. A live preview site is now available for motor carriers to analyze their own scores.
Trinity Logistics
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Stay up to date on the latest information on conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics through our Freightwaves Sonar subscription. SOMEWHAT HO-HUM The current landscape for over-the-road freight looks like what it was a month ago. Freight volumes are lower year-over-year (YoY) but seem to have found a floor. If anything, the flat lining of volume (Figure 1.1) we are seeing is eerily like what we saw in the early part of 2020.
Truck News
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
When Glen Parsons purchased Alchemist Specialty Carriers in Langley, B.C., he knew he had his work cut out for him. The former owner of Coastal Pacific Xpress (CPX) was enjoying retirement mode. When I spoke to him about his latest venture he was wintering in Mexico.
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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.
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Explore these 6 tips in this easy-to-understand guide to help you identify what solutions may help advance your facility with the greatest success.
Overdrive Online
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
The agency offers a reorganization of measurement categories, dramatically simplified violation severity weights, adjustments in carrier intervention thresholds and more. A live preview site is now available for motor carriers to analyze their own scores.
WorkWave
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Time To Read: 3 minutes Steady cash flow is critical for business owners to avoid borrowing capital. But, with more and more federal rate hikes, everything from credit cards to loans is costing you more than ever! If your sales are not growing at the same pace as your debt, you’ll find yourself upside down unless you can streamline receivables. In this economy, collecting and processing in the most efficient manner is absolutely necessary to encourage steady cash flow and easier planning — and t
NGT News
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Ford says it is investing $3.5 billion to build the first automaker-backed lithium ferro-phosphate (LFP) battery plant in the U.S. The facility, called BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, will initially employ 2,500 people when production of LFP batteries begins in 2026. Ford will have the option to further grow its battery capacity at its Marshall, Mich., […] The post Ford Announces Plans to Build LFP Battery Manufacturing Facility appeared first on NGT News.
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
WorkWave
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Time To Read: 3 minutes For any business with technicians working out in the field, choosing a software solution goes way beyond desktop applications. As soon as your employees hit the road to head out on service calls, mobile functionality is a huge component in addressing your business’s needs. If your operation is looking for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software , you likely have a significant number of field employees, each of whom relies on technology day in and day out to carry out
NGT News
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
New Flyer says it has again selected Hexagon Purus as the supplier of Type 4 hydrogen storage cylinders for its fuel cell electric transit bus, the Xcelsior CHARGE H2. The cylinders will be produced at Hexagon Purus’ newly opened facility in Westminister, Md. “Hexagon Purus has been a long-term partner, and we are happy to […] The post Hexagon Purus to Continue Providing Fuel Cylinders for Xcelsior CHARGE H2 appeared first on NGT News.
Overdrive Online
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
The agency offers a reorganization of measurement categories, dramatically simplified violation severity weights, adjustments in carrier intervention thresholds and more. A live preview site is now available for motor carriers to analyze their own scores.
NGT News
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Mack Trucks says it is working with Heliox and Gilbarco Veeder-Root to help encourage customer adoption of battery-electric vehicles such as the Mack LR Electric, Mack’s first fully electric Class 8 refuse truck. “Partnering with these two well-known companies is a game-changer for Mack in the sense that we can now support our customers with […] The post Mack Trucks Partnering with Gilbarco, Heliox to Offer EV Charging appeared first on NGT News.
Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader
Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Leasing critical equipment like lift trucks can offer flexibility, but some lease terms can be complex and costly if you’re not careful.
NGT News
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Phoenix Motorcars, a manufacturer of all-electric, medium-duty vehicles, has fulfilled an order for one flatbed and two cargo trucks, as well as three Level III charging stations, for the City of Salinas, Calif. These trucks offer a driving range of up to 110 miles, with the ability to be fully charged within two to three […] The post City of Salinas Acquires Phoenix Motor Electric Trucks appeared first on NGT News.
3PL Insights
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Retail logistics is responsible for delivering products to customers both in physical stores and online. This process starts from the moment a product is sourced from the supplier to the customer. The complexity of retail logistics has increased with the growth of e-commerce, requiring retailers to be more strategic and efficient in their operations.
NGT News
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
US Foods, one of the largest food distributors in the U.S., has taken delivery of the company’s first battery-electric Freightliner eCascadia trucks at its La Mirada, Calif., distribution center. The company previously announced plans to add 30 electric trucks to its La Mirada fleet this year. “At US Foods, we are committed to reducing our […] The post US Foods Begins Deploying Battery-Electric Freightliners in CA Fleet appeared first on NGT News.
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The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.
Bulk Connection
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Of the many elements that make dry and liquid bulk transportation a whole different animal from regular old dry-van transport, perhaps none creates more of a headache for both shippers and carriers than the truck tank wash. It is a necessary evil that prevents cross-contamination between loads, but it is also responsible for the addition of extra time and cost to most bulk shipments.
NGT News
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
The NC Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) has released its 50 States of Electric Vehicles 2022 Annual Review and Q4 2022 Report, providing insight on state regulatory and legislative discussions and actions on electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. The report finds that, for the third year in a row, all 50 states plus Washington, D.C., […] The post All 50 States Took Policy Actions Promoting EVs, Charging in 2022 appeared first on NGT News.
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Falling 9.5 cents, the national average came in at $4.444 per gallon after an 8.3-cent decrease, to $4.539, for the week of February 6.
Commercial Carrier Journal
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
The agency offers a reorganization of measurement categories, dramatically simplified violation severity weights, adjustments in carrier intervention thresholds and more. A live preview site is now available for motor carriers to analyze their own scores.
Advertiser: GEP
In the face of volatile macroeconomic conditions and other complex challenges, supply chain and procurement pros must strike a tough balance between seemingly contradictory demands: boosting performance and sustaining and extending business operations, all while meeting customers’ needs. This GEP paper provides impactful tips on how to develop a strategic procurement approach that focuses on collaboration, innovation, and sustainability.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Egg prices have been surging amid the nation’s worst-ever outbreak of deadly bird flu that decimated chicken flocks.
Blue Grace Logistics
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Toolkit Download LTL Toolkit: Fastest Ways to Save on LTL Shipping Thank you for requesting this toolkit. Don’t forget to click the Download button on the top right of the window below to save the PDF for your files. Interested in talking to a BlueGrace logistics expert? Click here to contact us today.
Logistics Business Magazine
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Jettainer and VRR, the leading provider of ULD devices, are celebrating their long-standing collaboration with the 100th air horse stall. The global leader of ULD management, Jettainer, which handles approximately 100,000 ULDs in 500 locations around the world, is constantly refining its service and product portfolio to meet the specific needs of its customers.
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