Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to speak with Pervinder Johar, CEO of Blume Global. During our conversation, Pervinder and I spoke abut the changing nature of supply chain management, especially in the face of the ongoing Covid pandemic. I asked Pervinder to give his insights on a few key points. First, what is the current state of supply chain technology?
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
DTC Frozen Food with Richard Gray. Richard Gray and Joe Lynch discuss DTC frozen food. Richard is the founder and CEO of Gray Growth Strategies , a consulting company that provides custom-tailored solutions for refrigerated or frozen food fulfillment needs. About Richard Gray. Richard Gray is a leading strategist in global direct-to-consumer marketing and business model development.
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Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
GXO reported $2.0 billion, topping the $1.6 billion reported from a year ago, when it was still part of XPO Logistics (the spin-off from XPO was made official in August). And net income came in at $72 million, and basic earnings per share, at $0.63, topped last year’s $0.16. Adjusted EBITDA, at $163 million, topped last year’s $142 million.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Global supply chains will need an estimated $100 trillion in investment to achieve the planet’s goal of net-zero carbon emissions over the next three decades, according to new research that pins as much as half of that price tag on small- to medium-size businesses.
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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
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Nova Bus, a North American transit bus manufacturer, has received a new order for 3 electric Nova Bus LFSe+ vehicles by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA). “We look forward to introducing the Nova Bus LFSe+ buses to the San Francisco community,” says Martin Larose, president of Nova Bus. “These zero-emission buses will help […].
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Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Duncan Jones, vice president and principal analyst with Forrester Research, Inc., shares insights from the firm’s recent research into efforts by global brands to achieve corporate social responsibility goals.
GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
The FreightTech 100 2022 award recipients have officially been released. As an industry leader in 3PL solutions, including managed services, GlobalTranz is proud and honored to secure a spot in the 2022 FreightWaves FreightTech 100 , marking the fourth consecutive year of inclusion. What Are the FreightTech 100 Awards? The FreightWaves FreightTech 100 awards honor companies that have demonstrated prowess in business over the past year and established innovation and disruption in the freight ind
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Amazon’s global workforce surged almost 75% during the pandemic to help keep up with torrid demand, and the e-commerce giant is still facing shortages of workers, particularly in the U.S.
FreightWaves SONAR
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Shippers are facing a tough road in 2022. A relief valve to remove all the pressure on transportation networks isn’t coming, at least in the near future as capacity constraints are seemingly endless. The semiconductor shortage, a tight labor market, increased consumer spending and congestion at the ports are all constraints that haven’t improved over the past six months.
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
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
A month after Texas poached Tesla Inc.’s headquarters from California, it’s now trying to attract freight carriers dealing with near-record backlogs at the U.S.’s largest ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
Women in Trucking
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Hear from Kellylynn herself! Take a listen to the podcast version below. As those in the trucking industry know, the Post-Trip Inspection is a time to check and see if anything has changed with your equipment since you began your trip and if there are any items that need to be addressed before continuing on down the road. It’s a time to reflect, assess, and plan what’s next.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
As companies rely more heavily on suppliers, contract manufacturers and logistics providers to survive disruption, collaboration takes a critical role. Join this Webinar to learn how business networks can help. .
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
For the third quarter, IANA reported that total intermodal volume—at 4,583,852—fell 2.9% annually. Trailers—at 289,264—were off 11.2%, and domestic containers—at 1,982,977—fell 5.7%. All domestic equipment—at 2,272,241—were down 6.5%. The lone category posting an annual gain was ISO, or international, containers—at 2,311,611—for a 0.9% increase.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Imaginnovate, a software development company, and eTrac Technologies, a last-mile delivery technology provider, announced a partnership intended to further automate final-mile shipment delivery.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
The theme of this year’s Blue Ridge BLUEPRINT 2021 virtual conference, held October 5-6, was “Resilience Reimagined.” It was a great theme because one of the things many companies have learned the hard way over the past 20 months is that their supply chains are not very resilient. They have also learned that they need. Read more Blue Ridge BLUEPRINT 2021: Resiliency Reimagined.
Freightquote
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Find out how our free quote tool gets you the best freight rates every time. Explore our large carrier network and compare quotes to save time and money on your shipments.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
At last week’s “Groundbreakers 2021: Breaking New Ground” conference hosted by Prologis last week, the company’s CEO Hamid Moghadam explained that the need for warehouse availability and capacity, driven by ongoing levels of high demand, are also up against concerns of people and businesses not wanting warehouses in close proximity to their neighborhoods.
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Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
With inventory management increasingly linked to competitive advantage and profitability, inventory processes have had to adapt.
Truck News
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
“Roger that, Ghost Rider. I’m chewing up the boulevard at a high rate of fuel consumption. We’ll catch you on the flip, 10-4.” I may have used phrases like “a high rate of fuel consumption” a time or three dozen in my 33-plus-year trucking career. Older drivers like myself who watched trucking movies loved using […].
Women in Trucking
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
For those of us in the trucking industry, we are all aware of the data suggesting that crashes involving commercial trucks are overwhelmingly caused by the non-professional driver. Or, as we like to call them, the four wheelers.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Coming in at $3.27 billion, quarterly revenue posted a 22% annual gain, topping industry analyst estimates, at $3.093 billion. And XPO’s quarterly adjusted EBITDA, at $307 million, set a new third quarter record, increasing 15% annually, as well as representing the fifth consecutive quarter XPO set a quarterly adjusted EBITDA record.
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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.
Blue Grace Logistics
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Drop trailers allow shippers to maintain their warehouses, leading to better overall supply chains. What’s in this article: What is the drop trailer program and why is it needed? How to decide if you should invest in a drop trailer program. 3 advantages of the drop trailer program. Whether it’s to improve warehouse operations for a shipper, or better manage hours of service (HOS) for a carrier, drop trailers have become an increasingly valuable supply chain solution.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
The reading for the report’s key indicator—the Services PMI (formerly the Non-Manufacturing PMI)—at 66.7 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth)—topped September’s 61.9 by 4.8% and is the new all-time high. It also marks the fourth time in 2021 that a new record has been set, following July’s 64.1 reading, May’s 64 reading, and March’s 63.7 reading.
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Boehringer Ingelheim was the first pharmaceutical company to fully outsource its operative tender management process to Transporeon in 2020. One year later, the benefits of this step have become clearly visible. In the current volatile market situation characterised by fluctuating prices, Boehringer Ingelheim was able to quadruple its logistics tenders and ensure the robustness of its logistics processes.
Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
President Biden admitted long-entrenched "just-in-time" inventory tactics, championed during his time as VP, are backfiring spectacularly. At once, the rush to inventory build-up has created new earning opportunities for intermodal owner-ops.
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
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Intralogistics systems provider STILL Material Handling UK has appointed Gillian Reed as Managing Director with effect from 1st January 2022. Reed was formerly Service and Operations Director at STILL UK , where she has been responsible for leading the development of the service team under STILL’s sales and service network. Speaking about her new role, Reed said: “Like many businesses, the last 12 months has been challenging for STILL UK.
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
GEODIS has announced the deployment of Autonomous Mobile Robots ( AMRs ) from Geek+ , a global technology company specialised in smart logistics through advanced robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), at its Yuen Long Warehouse Distribution Centre (YLDC) in Hong Kong, SAR China. The YLDC will be provided with an exclusive AMR operating area with QR coding to guide automated operations.
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Christian Bischof (pictured) has been appointed to run KION Group’s Baoli brand in the EMEA region with effect from 1st October, 2021. As Managing Director Baoli EMEA S.p.A. he succeeds Francesco Pampuri, who led the organisation on an interim basis since January 1, 2021, and will now focus on brand positioning and marketing activities of the Baoli brand in the EMEA region as Director Brand Management. “We have a great chance to further explore the market potential in the region with Baoli
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