Sat.Jul 31, 2021

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Robots Offer Solution to Peak Season Labor Charges

Supply Chain Brain

With a growing labor shortage, a boom in e-commerce and a looming peak season, the commingling of humans and robots represents not only relief, but the future of warehouse labor.

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How cargo survey for refrigerated and frozen cargoes works

Shipping and Freight Resource

Cargo that must be loaded, maintained and or carried at a particular temperature for it to arrive its destination without deterioration is classified under refrigerated cargoes. This cargo is further divided into goods carried in: Frozen state example meats, fish, and butter, Chilled state example beef, vegetables, cheese, and eggs and. Air cooled condition example Fruits and vegetables.

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5 Last-Mile Trends to Have on Your Radar

Supply Chain Brain

The COVID-19 pandemic, our growing comfort with technology, and our rising expectations as customers have redefined the way we shop. Is your fleet leading the way, or lagging behind the competition? .

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Rollin' Transport takes home Best of Show from SuperRigs

Overdrive Online

The 2020 Peterbilt 389, driven by Kiegan Nelson, picked up Best of Show and Best Interior at Shell Rotella SuperRigs. First runner up went to Brian Dreher's 2016 Peterbilt 389, and second runner up went to Truett Novosad's 2007 Peterbilt 379.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

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.

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Make the Transition to Data-Driven Lifecycle Management

Supply Chain Brain

Unplanned downtime can have detrimental effects in DC operations -- but achieving the desired levels of reliability is one area where traditional lifecycle management strategies may fall short.

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