Trux
APRIL 4, 2022
Are you wondering why so many material producers are leveraging dispatch solutions? Perhaps the better question may be why aren’t more material producers leveraging such powerful technology?
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 4, 2022
Key Takeaways from the BGSA Conference with Ben Gordon. Ben Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss key takeaways form BGSA Conference. Ben is the Founder and Managing Partner of Cambridge Capital , a private equity firm investing in the applied supply chain. About Ben Gordon. Benjamin Gordon is the Founder and Managing Partner of Cambridge Capital. He draws on a career building, advising, and investing in supply chain companies.
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Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 4, 2022
Comand and Control Center Application from Kinaxis. A large multinational is undergoing an impressive supply chain transformation that will run through 2023. While the company has several different goals, two key focuses are improved agility and resilience, and more autonomous planning. A Complex Supply Chain. This is a public, multinational providing different types of electronic and machinery products for different industries.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 4, 2022
Last Friday, one of my April Fools’ fake news headlines was “Forget Spreadsheets: How to Manage a Global Supply Chain with Post-It Notes.” The truth underpinning this fake news item is that many companies still rely on manual, paper-based processes to manage parts of their supply chain. Many more rely on sending emails with spreadsheets. Read more When You Manage Your Supply Chain Like It’s 1999 (Lessons from the IRS).
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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
APRIL 4, 2022
Advances in automotive technology aim to bring an end to the gasoline-powered internal combustion engine. Will the human driver be jettisoned along with it?
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Logistics Brief Submitted Articles
APRIL 4, 2022
Try out these eco-driving tips to lower your fleet’s carbon footprint and fuel costs.
Fleet Owner
APRIL 4, 2022
A proposed bill would create a two-year refundable tax credit of up to $7,500 for truck drivers holding a valid Class A CDL who drive at least 1,900 hours in the year.
West Coast and California Logistics
APRIL 4, 2022
Weber Logistics has acquired California warehousing provider, Pacific Coast Warehouse Company (PCWC). The terms of the deal were not disclosed. PCWC will be rebranded as Weber Logistics. All current PCWC employees will become Weber employees by May 1, 2022.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
APRIL 4, 2022
There have been significant waves of disruptions in the supply chain and like other markets and industries that have experienced shifts, manufacturers can turn to technology to overcome challenges and streamline operations. An example of such technology is seen as a cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution. Cloud ERP enables manufacturing organizations to achieve connectedness and real-time visibility of all internal and external data that affects operations, which helps them bett
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
APRIL 4, 2022
Cummins Inc.’s new vice president of global supply chain — who describes her career path as “eclectic” — says she hopes to inspire other women. Here’s what she has to say about industry disruption, working on her terms, and pivoting from restaurateur to supply chain executive.
Fleet Owner
APRIL 4, 2022
The Veterans In Trucking event is a way for MATS, VIT, and supporting partners to honor this country’s heroes and give back to the people who have given so much for their country.
Truck News
APRIL 4, 2022
Insurance costs are burdening the trucking industry. In response, you need to take a holistic approach that focuses on “total risk cost” by controlling what is within your control. A recent study by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) provides a blueprint for this approach. Spoiler alert: Think holistic. Think total risk cost. Control what […].
NGT News
APRIL 4, 2022
Hertz and Polestar, the Swedish premium electric performance car maker, has launched a new global partnership that includes purchasing up to 65,000 electric vehicles (EV) over five years. Availability is expected to begin in Spring 2022 in Europe, and late 2022 in North America and Australia. The partnership with Polestar builds on Hertz’s announcement last […].
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.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 4, 2022
Electric and hydrogen-powered trucks are on the way, but the timing depends on advances in technology, economic trends and the creation of adequate infrastructure, especially in the form of charging stations, says Mike Chaffins, vice president supply chain with Xos Trucks.
NGT News
APRIL 4, 2022
Vicinity Motor Corp. (VMC) has signed a distribution agreement with Central States Bus Sales Inc., one of the largest school and commercial bus dealers in the U.S., to offer the company’s full product portfolio, including an initial commitment for 18 demonstration and stock buses. Central States supplies thousands of school and commercial buses annually to […].
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 4, 2022
Behind-closed-doors discussions reflect a wide angst over whether to keep buying from Russia, as the industry weighs the stigma from the war against its own commercial interests — and the fact that vital metals like aluminum and copper were in short supply even before the invasion of Ukraine.
NGT News
APRIL 4, 2022
Volta Trucks, a full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has revealed its first Volta Trucks Hub that will deliver its truck-as-a-service customer-focused operations as the first full-electric Volta Zeros start customer evaluation in mid-2022. This confirms the first location where vehicles will be serviced and maintained in Paris, with confirmation of the London hub […].
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 4, 2022
Robert Sutton, executive vice president of innovation with BNSF Logistics, discusses how supply chain service providers have pivoted to meet the needs of customers during the pandemic.
Overdrive Online
APRIL 4, 2022
Overdrive looks back on the life and times of Bill Fries, the legendary advertising man who played a big role in the pop trucking craze of the 1970s on the back of his classic hit song, "Convoy.".
Logistics Bureau
APRIL 4, 2022
Whether your company is a big or small player in terms of shipping volumes, and regardless of your chosen transportation modes (road, rail, ocean, air), the health of your bottom line depends in no small part on the competitiveness of your freight prices. As you will know, though, if you are active in freight and shipping management, your freight prices depend on many variables.
MTS Logistics
APRIL 4, 2022
3D printing, a type of additive manufacturing, is a massive innovation which will have a large and long-lasting impact on global supply chains and operations. The 3D printing process creates physical objects through the “printing” or adding of many small, thin layers of material, which combine to form the 3D object while reducing waste. Right now, 3D printing is mostly used for prototyping and limited production runs.
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.
PLS Logistics
APRIL 4, 2022
Understanding market trends is one of the best strategies to keep you ahead of your competitors and help you gain and retain customers.
Fleet Owner
APRIL 4, 2022
Check your diesel engine frequently to avoid down time. An expert from Cenex shares his recommendations.
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 4, 2022
In spite of Covid, product development at Combilift has continued at its usual fast pace, so there are a great deal of new things to look out for at LogiMAT as the company takes part in one of its first major trade fairs for a couple of years. The show’s motto – “smart, sustainable, safe” – ties in perfectly with the dozen exhibits on the 200 sq m stand, all of which were designed with these very specific attributes in mind.
Envase Technologies
APRIL 4, 2022
For a business to become great, it must run on an engine of continuous Improvement — it must get better each day while operating at top speed to stay ahead of the competition. For Loop Integrated Solutions, an asset-based logistics business located just 30-minutes from the famed Indianapolis 500 — the loop of continuous improvement is at the core of their early business success.
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
APRIL 4, 2022
Logistics automation provider, KNAPP UK Ltd , has appointed Marc Shaw as the company’s new Head of Business Development. Having worked in the construction, manufacturing and engineering sectors for over 20 years, Shaw brings a wealth of commercial experience at senior management and board level to his new role. Educated to postgraduate level in Engineering, Shaw initially ran his own construction business.
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
APRIL 4, 2022
Hiring logistics operators has long since become a common practice. The increasing complexity of logistics processes and the rise of e-commerce businesses have led most companies to turn to specialized intermediaries to delegate functions over their supply chains. In this context, it is essential to know what types of logistics operators you can hire if you want to delegate some processes of your distribution chain.
WorkWave
APRIL 4, 2022
Time To Read: 3 minutes. WorkWave’s Business Builder Visa credit card is its newest offering under WorkWave Financial Services, aimed to help small businesses build strong credit in their company’s name. HOLMDEL, N.J. — April 4, 2022 — WorkWave ® , a leading provider of SaaS software solutions that support every stage of a service business’s life cycle, announces the launch of WorkWave Financial Services, a collection of financial offerings that will range from credit cards, to lending, to tailo
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