Penske Move Ahead

JANUARY 29, 2021

The past year was filled with disruption, but the lessons learned throughout 2020 will continue to drive supply chain optimization and investments as companies work to mitigate risk and avoid delays. "There is an investor awareness that isn't going away after the pandemic around the importance of the supply chain and how some have performed well and some did poorly," said Paul Bingham, director of transportation consulting for IHS Markit.

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Truck News

JANUARY 29, 2021

The empty shelves admittedly left me with an uneasy feeling in the early days of Covid-19. Grocery store aisles were stripped bare of staples. Shoppers had hoarded toilet paper of all things. Was it time to give in and stock up like everyone else? What kind of stresses would the supply chain have to bear? […].

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 29, 2021

Refinitiv, a provider of financial markets data and infrastructure, is expanding the scope of its data-driven due diligence reports with the addition of cybersecurity and company credit risk ratings from BitSight and Creditsafe.

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SIPMM Professional Publications

JANUARY 29, 2021

Digital technologies for procurement are advancing by leaps and bounds in the age of digitalisation. Cognitive computing, Cyber tracking, Block chain, Sensors, Wearables, Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) to name a few, are no longer unfamiliar terminologies for those who are in the procurement field. As a result of globalisation, companies have a […].

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Advertiser: GEP

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 29, 2021

On this episode of #WithSONAR, co-hosts Kyle Taylor and Luke Falasca discuss how the number of tender rejections predicted the decline in rates on most major lanes weeks ago. Rates declined because capacity softened. SONAR’s predictive capacities showed that tender rejections and lower volume gave the signal for rates to begin to fall early in January.

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PLS Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2021

The cybersecurity of supply chains has been an industry concern for a long time. Because of this, the importance of supply chain risk management and cybersecurity becomes widely recognized in the industry.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 29, 2021

Collaborative Mobile Robots (CMRs) play a critical role in efforts to meet unexpected demand, handle the increase in each picking, offset unpredictable labor availability and launch or expand fulfill-from-store and omnichannel initiatives. Based on interviews with more than 25 supply chain leaders worldwide who were early adopters of CMR solutions, The Business Case for Collaborative Mobile Robotics provides valuable, real-world insights on how to transform fulfillment operations, yield a multi-

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Overdrive Online

JANUARY 29, 2021

Submissions are open for the eighth season of the Trucker Talent Search, featuring a grand prize of a professional studio recording session.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 29, 2021

Maven Machines, a fleet management and telematics software company in the commercial trucking and transportation industry, recently announced Maven Workflow, a new software platform that allows users to create custom forms and stop-based, location-based workflows.

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JANUARY 29, 2021

Rail carloads—at 230,979—were down 0.7% annually, and intermodal containers and trailers—at 298,051—headed up 17.8%.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 29, 2021

It takes more than the issuance of sincere P.R. statements to ensure real diversity in the business world today.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 29, 2021

While the truckload spot market finished 2020 from a position of strength, in that it hit various highs, DAT Freight and Analytics recently pointed out that spot rates have subsequently fallen 10% since the end of the year and are pegged to head down another 8%-to-10% in the coming weeks.

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Globalior

JANUARY 29, 2021

A significant amount of cargo moves across the world in reefer containers. But what are reefer containers? What type of products or goods can they transport? Reefers are a type of container. In this post we will explain exactly what reefer containers are. Reefers allow for most of cold chain logistics to take place. Without reefers, anything that needs to be stored in below ambient temperatures will not survive long journeys without incurring significant extra cost.

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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

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 29, 2021

In the world of the hyperconscious consumer, food & beverage manufacturers have a duty to manage risk through food traceability technologies such as those found in an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), to not only identify and respond to food safety issues but also to support supply chain optimization and the reduction of food loss. Besides […].

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Freightera

JANUARY 29, 2021

LTL Freight Rates: From Major Cities in USA & Canada to San Francisco, CA. Check out our San Francisco rates below for lanes within the USA, and cross-border Canada to USA. All the rates are for 1 pallet, 48” by 48” by 48”, 500 lbs, class 100 : San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA. New best rate: $142.56 USD. Calgary, AB to San Francisco, CA. New best rate: $184.31 USD.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2021

How crazy would it be to launch an online video talk show focused on supply chain and logistics? I asked myself that question while cross country skiing many years ago. There’s something about being outside in the cold, surrounded by snow and woods, that brings out all sorts of ideas in me. That crazy idea. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 29, 2021).

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 29, 2021

(Graphics created by Emily Ricks) Understanding the nuances between freight carriers ’ business models can be confusing at best. Brokerages, asset-based, non-asset-based and lite providers all exist. However, some combine and fall within one another’s categories. Others thrive in a space between all three. It’s a continuously evolving industry, and an asset-based lite solution is one merger or acquisition away from entering the realm of an asset-based brokerage.

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Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 29, 2021

Tom Brady has done it again. But like everything else in the world, it’s different this time around. For the first time in his career, Brady was not under center for the New England Patriots this season. Instead, he opted to move south this past off-season to take over the reigns for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. And in his first season, he has led the Bucs to the Super Bowl.

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