Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 27, 2021
West Coast Port congestion is such a hot topic that it is featured in general business publications, and even the nightly news. I assume many Logistics Viewpoints readers are busy with their day-to-day responsibilities and have been unable to dig deeper into the status of the port congestion, but would like to know more as it is directly related to one’s day to day responsibilities at work.
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 27, 2021
The Great Logistics Industry Consolidation with Chris Wofford. Chris Wofford and Joe Lynch discuss the great logistics industry consolidation. Chris is the Founder and Managing Partner of Wofford Advisors LLC , a strategic advisory boutique that provides best-in-class strategic advice to clients competing in the global supply chain, which includes all forms of transport, logistics, B2B and B2C movements of goods — and increasingly tech-enabled consumer and industrial services.
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Supply Chain and Logistics
OCTOBER 27, 2021
One of my favorite sources for information about trucking and truck drivers is ATRI, the American Transportation Research Institute. It’s a nonprofit with board members from every aspect of the trucking industry.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 27, 2021
With shipping logjams slated to continue throughout the next six months, some are predicting what’s being called “a never-ending peak season” for all of 2022, in which there’s less supply than demand.
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Supply Chain and Logistics
OCTOBER 27, 2021
To get the attention of shippers and carriers, the Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles have instituted escalating fees for containers that are not picked up at the port.
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SYSPRO Smarter ERP
OCTOBER 27, 2021
In 2018 a Forbes magazine published an article entitled “Every company is a data company” in which the authors urged all companies to use data as a core asset. That is now becoming a reality as businesses come to realize that data is the most significant asset they possess. Using data has the potential to open up new business models, technologies, and an ecosystem where anything-as-a-service is possible.
Overdrive Online
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Nick Hewitt's mastery of the trucking business is as complete as it can be, with four decades as a driver, then owner-op, dispatcher, commissioned agent and now small fleet owner behind him. PTSI is among 10 Small Fleet Champ semi-finalists.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 27, 2021
At a time when port congestion remains an ongoing theme in supply chain circles, the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and the Port of Long Beach (POLB) whom collectively account for roughly 40% of United States-bound import volumes, announced this week that, effective November 1, they will start assessing surcharges to ocean carriers for import containers dwelling on marine terminals.
Overdrive Online
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Nick Hewitt's mastery of the trucking business is as complete as it can be, with four decades as a driver, then owner-op, dispatcher, commissioned agent and now small fleet owner behind him. PTSI is among 10 Small Fleet Champ semi-finalists.
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
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Hertz, Uber and Tesla are accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles (EV) in the U.S. through a new exclusive partnership to make up to 50,000 Teslas available by 2023 for drivers to rent when using the Uber network. Starting Nov. 1, drivers can rent Teslas from Hertz through this program in Los Angeles, San Francisco, […]. The post Hertz Rental Fleet Making Huge EV Inroads with Tesla, Uber appeared first on NGT News.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Premier Inc., a technology-driven healthcare improvement company, and Resilinc Corp., a supply chain monitoring, mapping and resiliency solution, announced a new collaboration to drive greater supply chain transparency, risk mitigation and business continuity for U.S. healthcare providers.
NGT News
OCTOBER 27, 2021
As increasing electric vehicle growth pressures the electric power infrastructure and the need for EV fast-charging increases, Resilient Power announced the closing of a $5 million seed round. The investment for the provider of solid-state transformer-based electric vehicle (EV) fast charging technology was led by Energy Transition Ventures, with investment from Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund […].
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Vipul Kumar, senior manager of procurement with Aranca, discusses how companies are seeking to supplement manufacturing in China with sourcing in alternative locations, to mitigate risk and control costs.
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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.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Supply chains are complex, ever-evolving systems comprising many moving parts. One of the most complex of those parts is global trade management and compliance. Of course, in today’s environment, none of this is getting any easier. What’s changed or different today with trade compliance? Why is conducting a self-audit important? What’s involved with a self-audit.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 27, 2021
The U.S. is suffering longer delivery delays than other economies, according to the latest research by the Institute of International Finance.
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 27, 2021
As the logistics market continues to create supply chain disruption, shippers are looking for consultative support and solutions to help maintain a competitive advantage. Creating trucking efficiency through transportation management optimization is an essential part of supply chain management and network navigation. As reported by Steve Banker of Forbes , “ When a shipper decides it needs to improve its transportation performance, it typically attempts to achieve this by either buying a transp
NGT News
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Regional Transit Service (RTS) in Rochester, N.Y., has ordered 10 40-foot Xcelsior CHARGE NG battery-electric heavy-duty transit buses from New Flyer of America Inc. The purchase, made from a five-year contract established in 2019 with RTS, follows RTS’ 2020 order of 10 zero-emission Xcelsior CHARGE transit buses and is supported by the Federal Transit Administration […].
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RasTrac
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Being able to track the current location of all your fleet assets in real-time can be massively useful for fleet managers. However, GPS tracking can be used for more than just manually checking the current location of fleet assets.
IoT World Today
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Thought-leaders from across the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem are set for one of the largest in-person events of the year in Silicon Valley next week. Scheduled speakers from FedEx, Ford, MunichRe, PepsiCo, Omdia, Amazon, Anheuser-Busch inBev and Levi Strauss lead the agenda. Attendees at IoT World Silicon Valley in Santa Clara, California, on November 3 and 4 can also expect to conduct peer-to-peer business and visit the major exhibit area at the event.
Ship Monk
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Well, look at that! It seems like fate has brought us together with a few clicks and a sparkle of pixelated magic. With peak season 2021 rapidly approaching, it doesn’t hurt to have a little help (and advice) from the Great Beyond… and that’s just what we’re here to do! If this is your first time rockin’ and rollin’ with the divinatory arts, fear not.
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Machine Learning, Neural Networks – big terms in modern logistics, but what do they actually mean? What we need is an expert to tell us. Paul Hamblin, editor of Logistics Business magazine, meets one. AGV and mobile robotics specialist Kollmorgen measures the performance and behaviour of AGV systems, both on a system level and on board individual AGVs.
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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.
Conger
OCTOBER 27, 2021
This article answers the question: Can you use a boom lift on uneven ground? Besides boom lifts, we’ll also cover using scissor lifts on slopes. Plus, lots more…. Let’s dive in! Table of Contents. Why Is it Dangerous to Operate a Boom Lift on a Slope? What Exactly Is a "Slope"? Can You Use a Boom Lift on Uneven Ground? Can I Use a Scissor Lift on a Slope?
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Hyster Company has set ambitious environmental goals to achieve by 2026. Now at the halfway point, Hyster reveals the progress so far of its green manufacturing initiatives and innovative products and solutions designed to help customers achieve their sustainability goals. “Part of the overall goal is to significantly reduce our global carbon footprint,” explains Conal McNally, Environmental Engineer for Hyster Europe.
Loginext
OCTOBER 27, 2021
How does the Tesla Trip Planning Work? Whenever we read about EVs or electric vehicles, Tesla is the first thing popping in our minds. Tesla is a mammoth company that revolutionized the automotive industry. Built solely by the visionary Elon Musk, Tesla is one subject no one in the tech industry can avoid. The […].
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Specialist Logistics Services does exactly as its name suggests – it specialises in the movement of out-of-gauge and abnormal project cargo. During the first Covid lockdown in April 2020, it undertook a particularly challenging venture to move a satellite space test chamber from its manufacturing facility in Italy to Harwell in Oxfordshire. It was by far the biggest challenge the company had undertaken.
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Penske Move Ahead
OCTOBER 27, 2021
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has honored Penske Logistics with a 2021 SmartWay Excellence Award in the Mixed Carrier category, marking the fifth consecutive time the Reading, Pennsylvania-based company has been accorded with this sustainability distinction. EPA's SmartWay Transport Partnership is a market-driven initiative that empowers businesses to move goods in the cleanest, most energy-efficient way possible, while protecting public health and reducing air pollutio
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 27, 2021
There is a Europe-wide HGV driver shortage, which is very acutely felt in the UK. Part of this is caused by the pandemic. Essential goods continued to move during the lockdown, but as non-essential goods were out of circulation, many hauliers went bust and the drivers sought employment elsewhere. As the economy is reopening, demand is skyrocketing, and with hauliers struggling to cope they are forced to turn down work owing to lack of capacity.
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