Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Overdrive readers can now vote to determine the finalists in each of seven categories -- Working Bobtail, 2014 & Older; Working Bobtail, 2015 & Newer; Working Combo, 2011 & Older; Working Combo, 2012 & Newer; Antique; Interior; and Limited Mileage.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
A strike — the first since 1992 —. could cost the U.S. economy $2bn a day, according to a recently issued Association of American Railroads report, and workers say they will quit an industry already facing staff shortages.
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Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Dozens of owners submitted photos that make up 77 entries in one or more of seven categories: two each in Working Bobtail and Working Combo; Antique; Interior; and Limited Mileage/Builders. Cast your vote in each category for your favorites now.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
What do you think is going to happen in the transportation market next year? I get asked that question a lot this time of the year. It happened at dinner this past Monday night at the Deliver 2022 conference. My answer is always the same: I have no idea. Neither does anybody else, at least. Read more Ask Not What Will Happen In the Transportation Market Next Year.
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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
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Volvo Trucks is beginning series production of the electric versions of the company’s Volvo FH, Volvo FM and Volvo FMX heavy-duty trucks. These vehicles can operate at a total weight of 44 tons; the three models represent around two thirds of the company’s sales. With these new additions, Volvo Trucks has six electric truck models […]. The post Volvo Trucks Commences Production of Three Heavy-Duty Electric Truck Lines appeared first on NGT News.
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NGT News
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Ideanomics, a global company focused on accelerating the commercial adoption of electric vehicles (EV), has signed an agreement with ABC Companies, a provider of motorcoach, transit and specialty passenger transport equipment in the U.S. and Canada, allowing ABC Companies to become a certified reseller of WAVE’s wireless inductive charging technology in North America.
Food Logistics
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Attracting young people into professional trucking careers has become a five-alarm fire situation. Learn more at this week's International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA)'s Distribution Solutions Conference.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Stanadyne, a global fuel and air management systems supplier, has unveiled a new alternative fuel injector for medium-duty and heavy-duty commercial vehicle powertrains. The company has developed a multipurpose port injector for delivering hydrogen, compressed natural gas and dimethyl ether (DME) fuels. “Demand for gaseous fuel injection is expected to increase significantly on the path […].
Commercial Carrier Journal
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
The last two rail work-stoppages, 30 years ago, combined to last for three days before Congressional action ended them both.
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
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Harbinger, a vehicle and technology manufacturer focused on medium-duty commercial electric vehicles (EV), is collaborating with Wabash, a North American manufacturer of trailers and truck bodies, to work on the last-mile delivery industry. The two companies are working together to match platform longevity with more efficient vehicle construction and enhanced driver comfort.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
U.S. DOT’s High Priority grants will go to governments and organizations to fund projects, technology, and research to make commercial motor vehicles and transportation safer in the nation. Here’s a complete list of where the money is going.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
The City of Newton in Iowa is working with Blink Charging Co. to install two Blink IQ 200 fast Level 2 charging stations in the city. The Blink-owned chargers were installed in the framework of a grant award from the state of Iowa and as part of the City of Newton’s drive to provide more […]. The post Iowa City Expands Public Access to EV Charging with Blink IQ 200 Installations appeared first on NGT News.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
If you're going to trust an outside service provider with your equipment, make sure you're asking them these questions.
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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.
Shippeo
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
The self-publishing market is a fierce one. It doesn’t matter how great your book is, you need a brilliant marketing plan for it to get noticed. This is especially true now that the number of self-published books has increased in the last 5 years by 264%! This definitely makes it harder for you to promote […]. The post How to Market a Self-Published Book: Practical Tips for Indie Authors apareció primero en Kotobee Blog.
Ship Monk
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
There are a lot of accounting terms thrown around when describing eCommerce inventory: merchandise inventory , WIP inventory , ending inventory , and beginning inventory to name just a few. Unless you’re a CPA, the differences are subtle and can be confusing. Even though you don’t need an accounting degree to run an eCommerce business, it is helpful to know a few important terms, like beginning inventory, and understand why you should track it.
Logistics Bureau
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
In this video, Rob shares what he thinks are some of the reasons that businesses are nervous about carrying out Cost to Serve checks on their Supply Chains. ?. Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Cost to Serve – A Smarter Way to Improved Supply Chain Profitability. Cost to Serve at a Glance: 9 Steps to Success & 5 Mistakes to Avoid.
Freightos
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Logistics tech in 2022 has been unavoidably shaped by the two years that preceded it. The low rates that triggered Hanjin’s bankruptcy in 2017 quickly became a thing of the past, as surging demand, congestion, and a litany of global shipping catastrophes pushed ocean freight rates into the stratosphere. Uncertainty became the byword. Freight professionals – whether at freight forwarders, BCOs or carriers – were left wondering what tomorrow would bring.
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Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
What are the biggest risks procurement teams need to account for in the immediate future, and how can they mitigate them?
Stord
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
REDCON1, the fastest-growing sports nutrition brand, has partnered with Stord, the Cloud Supply Chain leader, to unlock faster, more efficient logistics.
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
COTRA Autotransport AG will be relying on INFORM ’s IT solutions at its vehicle logistics centre in Studen in the canton of Bern, Switzerland. This is the first time that the vehicle logistics systems developed by the global software company from Aachen will be used in Switzerland – following successful projects in seven other European countries, as well as the USA, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Chile.
EazyStock
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Since the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic hit businesses across the globe, supply chain digitalization has moved to the top of many boardroom agendas. As companies look to build resilient supply chains, they are turning to technology to mitigate the impact of future disruption. Many companies have invested in digital business systems, such as modern warehouse management systems (WMS), enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and artificial intelligence.
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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
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Following the announcement in June of a significant investment in its distribution capacity across the USA, South and Central America, Narrow Aisle Ltd – the UK-based manufacturer of Flexi Truck space-saving intralogistics solutions – has made a further major financial commitment to the US market that will see production output from the company’s facility in Houston, Texas, increase appreciably over the next three years.
WorkWave
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Time To Read: 7 minutes. If you’re looking to change careers, or you’re interested in starting a side hustle, starting a home business is a fantastic option. Starting a home business gives you the creative freedom to explore the ways you can make money from the things you are passionate about. While some business ventures require entrepreneurs to have advanced degrees or a large amount of capital to cover startup costs, that is not always the case.
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Thermo King , a leader in transport temperature control solutions, has unveiled three new breakthrough models of the Advancer trailer refrigeration solutions: the multi-temperature Advancer Spectrum ( pictured ), the Advancer AxlePower energy recovery system and the electric, engineless Advancer-e. “From the outset, Thermo King’s ambition behind Advancer has been to move beyond incremental enhancements and to create trailer refrigeration systems that feature innovation never before seen on the m
WorkWave
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Time To Read: 7 minutes. In 2019, small businesses made up 44% of economic activity in the United States. Small businesses greatly impact their communities, boosting local economies all around the country. There are also many opportunities for small businesses to grow in the digital space as well. Small businesses of every size are developing on the internet, selling everything from video editing services to vintage plush toys.
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 Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Sphera ,?a leading global provider of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance and risk management software, data and consulting services, has entered into an agreement to acquire riskmethods , a Munich, Germany-based, award-winning software company specialising in supply chain risk management (SCRM). Founded in 2013, riskmethods’ software as a service (SaaS) solution harnesses cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI), big data and machine learning to protect its customers’ supply
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Germany raised 760 million euros ($760 million) from the sale of the state’s full stake in Deutsche Lufthansa AG, unwinding all of the holding it took to keep the flagship carrier afloat during COVID-19 lock-downs.
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Manifest Vegas 2023 has so much planned that it couldn’t fit all of its content into a two-day programme! The conference programme will officially kick off at noon on January 31st 2023 with three half-day tracks running between 13.00 and 17.00: Intelligent Infrastructure, Maritime & Ports, and Sustainability. Manifest’s Intelligent Infrastructure Forum will give attendees the opportunity to hear about key issues across Mobility, 5G, Connectivity and City Infrastructures.
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