RasTrac
JANUARY 26, 2022
Trusting the location of your assets starts with investing in the right tracking system for your business. Specifically, a quality system that you can trust to keep you constantly updated. Whether you’re in charge of managing a handful of assets or if your numbers are in the triple digits, it’s vital that you are able to mitigate risk across multiple fronts in order to keep your company operations moving smoothly.
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 26, 2022
The Metafora Story with Peter Rentschler. Peter Rentschler and Joe Lynch discuss the Metafora story. Peter is CEO of Metafora , a management consulting and technology delivery firm focused on transportation, logistics, and supply chain. About Peter Rentschler. Peter Rentschler is the CEO of Metafora , an industry-leading management consulting and software development firm.
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Now, That's Logistics
JANUARY 26, 2022
Environmentally-sustainable transportation has become a key focus for organizations, governments and entire countries, all of which are placing a larger emphasis on reducing their carbon footprints. As consumers demand to know how their products are made, distributed and delivered—and with a sharper eye on environmental sustainability and social responsibility—companies are responding by implementing more eco-friendly transportation options into their fleets.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 26, 2022
Atlanta-based dry van, full truckload carrier Ascend made its first acquisition this week, purchasing Greenville, South Carolina-based Dedicated Trucking Solutions (DTS), a provider of dedicated contract carriage services.
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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 Viewpoints
JANUARY 26, 2022
Transportation execution solutions allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system. Visibility solutions allow real-time asset tracking across the entire distribution network. This enables improved estimated arrival times of goods. The transportation execution and visibility systems (TES) market has seen significant growth over the last few years due to a variety of factors, including the growth of e-commerce, the strong ROI tied to these solutions,
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SYSPRO Smarter ERP
JANUARY 26, 2022
The tech innovations you can expect in 2022 will be a natural progression of digital transformation – the very processes that gained momentum at the start of the pandemic in early 2020. The business world has had little choice but to adapt to the new normal that called for more stringent business continuity and risk management strategies. One of the technologies that will see enormous growth in 2022, is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
IoT World Today
JANUARY 26, 2022
A Slovak flying car is one step closer to mass production after receiving a certificate of airworthiness from local authorities. . The Klein Vision AirCar received the designation from the Slovak Transport Authority after it completed 70 hours of flight testing compatible with European Aviation Safety Agency standards, including more than 200 takeoffs and landings. .
CH Robinson Logistics
JANUARY 26, 2022
A note from Steve Raetz, C.H. Robinson director of research and market intelligence: C.H. Robinson’s relationships with research firms and universities, combined with our data from the largest network in the freight industry, help our customers stay on top of the trends that are influencing their supply chains. So we invited Jason Miller, associate professor of supply chain management at Michigan State University, to offer his perspective on the current state of trucking capacity.
Truck News
JANUARY 26, 2022
“Dave, do you support the Freedom Convoy 2022?” This question has been posed to me so many times lately, but most notably from my longtime friend Ken Carpenter. My answer continues to be the same. I fully support peaceful protests – with a major caveat. Where have you been for the last 20 years? I […].
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
Dedola Global Logistics
JANUARY 26, 2022
Air Freight Importing Specialists for More Than 45 Years. As a leading global supply chain and logistics provider since 1976, Dedola Global Logistics has partnered with many air freight clients, each with unique needs and high expectations, and we’ve delivered. We have succeeded during the ongoing supply chain crisis by offering unparalleled air and ocean freight expertise and dedicated customer support that goes above and beyond.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 26, 2022
ETQ LLC, a quality management system (QMS) provider, announced the release of its cloud-native Reliance QMS to enable organizations to more easily identify, analyze and resolve quality issues.
NGT News
JANUARY 26, 2022
Mack Trucks’ Mack Predictive Cruise Control with Econo-Roll is now standard on Mack Anthem and Mack Pinnacle models. Mack Predictive Cruise combines the Mack mDRIVE automated manual transmission (AMT) with GPS, monitoring driver speed, engine load and road topography, memorizing those conditions when cruise control is set. The next time the driver travels the same […].
LandLink
JANUARY 26, 2022
Supply chain issues are slowly improving but Covid related supply chain and logistics hurdles remain; namely, port congestion and related container backlogs, the ongoing need for more truck drivers to over-the-road motor carrier capacity, inflation and the labor outlook. Look to 3Pl’s to help manage the lingering these supply chain challenges.
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
JANUARY 26, 2022
U.S. retailers are facing more returns than usual, adding stress to an industry already grappling with increasing labor costs and supply chain issues.
Parade
JANUARY 26, 2022
Parade’s capacity partner Channel19 is working to bring the power of big technology to small trucking companies. At Parade, we’re always seeking out new partnerships to help our customers gain access to more capacity. Our new partnership with Channel19 is doing just that, but with kind of a new twist since , Channel19’s business model is pretty unique.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 26, 2022
Entitled FedEx International Priority, company officials said that this service provides AMEA shippers with the flexibility to schedule delivery by 10:30 AM to select global destinations. And FedEx added that with FedEx International Priority, the company now provides a wider range of time-definite international shipping options for customers.
Overdrive Online
JANUARY 26, 2022
A recent Overdrive poll found virtually none of our readers know about or use usage-based insurance, a form of in-some-cases tech-enabled coverage relatively new to trucking that might save some small fleet and solo operators thousands on liability.
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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.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 26, 2022
The outlook for Thomasville, NC-based national less-than-truckload carrier Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) is optimistic. That was the word from Greg Gantt, ODFL President and CEO, speaking at the SMC Jump Start conference in Atlanta this week.
MTS Logistics
JANUARY 26, 2022
In 2021, major U.S. container ports announced record container-handling volumes. These numbers are very promising during the still-ongoing Covid pandemic and labor shortages. Below are the container-handling figures for each of the major U.S. ports. Port of Los Angeles. The total number of containers handled by the Port of Los Angeles was 9,891,020 in 2021.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 26, 2022
The world's biggest pork producer is aiming to halve its U.S. food waste by 2030.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 26, 2022
The tensioner, designed for Detroit Diesel 13 and 15 series engines, aims to reduce installation time by 50%.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 26, 2022
Shifl, a digital freight-forwarding platform, announced the release of Shifl.Capital, a FinTech solution that streamlines finances and operations for supply chain companies.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 26, 2022
To help tackling both the climate crisis and other environmental challenges such as water use and waste generation, DHL has published the new white paper “Delivering on Circularity”, which takes a profound look at how circular economies can help with these challenges. The signs of climate change and environmental damage are becoming increasingly visible.
Dedola Global Logistics
JANUARY 26, 2022
Air Freight Importing Specialists for More Than 45 Years As a leading global supply chain and logistics provider since 1976, Dedola Global Logistics has partnered with many air freight clients, each with unique needs and high expectations, and we’ve delivered. We have succeeded during the ongoing supply chain crisis by offering unparalleled air and ocean freight expertise and dedicated customer support that goes above and beyond.
FreightWaves SONAR
JANUARY 26, 2022
Earnings season is here and the general theme across truckload carriers is carrying higher rate momentum into 2022. Carriers have benefited from increased freight rates across the board, but not every carrier experienced record revenue in the fourth quarter. Market conditions are still quite favorable for carriers, but driver retention and recruiting continue to be quite difficult, leading some carriers to experience a decline in total miles driven.
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
IoT World Today
JANUARY 26, 2022
Pitstop is partnering with Samsara to reduce car emissions and maintenance costs, with access to real-time data and insights from Samsara’s predictive maintenance platform. Samsara customers can access Pitstop’s service to apply various sensor diagnostic modules, including telematics and cloud-based algorithms, to data stored in the cloud identifying vehicle anomalies and failures potentially weeks in advance.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 26, 2022
Safe automation expert Pilz has recently been applying its wealth of experience to intralogistics applications taking a holistic approach with its portfolio of safety services, training and safe automation solutions. With increased levels of automation, it is more important than ever to ensure that human and machine operate smoothly and safely within the warehouse environment.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 26, 2022
Interroll achieved significant growth in the financial year 2021: sales increased to CHF640.1m/€616.6m (+20.6% year-on-year, +21.0% in local currencies). Order intake climbed significantly to CHF788.4m/€759.4m (+43.9% year-on-year, +44.2% in local currencies). The result is expected to show a substantial increase compared to the previous year. Based on the positive order development in the full year 2021, the Group is cautiously optimistic about the financial year 2022.
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