Convoy survey: Trucking divided on sustainability, climate change
Supply Chain and Logistics
JUNE 23, 2022
Small and mid-size trucking operators have mixed views on sustainability, especially on the viability of electric vehicles (EVs).
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What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 23, 2022
What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022. WRITTEN BY STEFANY MARTIN / POSTED ON JUNE 9, 2022. Original Article: What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022. When asked what peak season is, it’s easy to assume the holidays are the only peak shipping season. However, four shipping seasons occur throughout the year and are often regular and expected.
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Top Ways to Reduce Warehouse Picking Error Rates
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JUNE 23, 2022
When it comes to warehouse picking error rates, most fulfillment centers operate within a 1-3% margin of error. A warehouse with a 97% picking accuracy rate operates on the lowest end of the scale in terms of acceptable performance. Modern eCommerce businesses should expect at least 99.5% picking accuracy from their in-house or 3PL-run fulfillment operation.
NEW Webinar: 7 Uncommon Keys to WMS Project Success
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 23, 2022
NEW Webinar: 7 Uncommon Keys to WMS Project Success. Thursday, July 21st 2022 l 11:30 AM EST. WMS projects can be challenging from start to finish. Achieving success requires process discipline and focus, and appropriate levels of effort, staffing and more. Otherwise companies face unnecessary risk, poor decision-making, delays in time to value, and – in the worst case – project failure.
Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry
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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.
Exploring emissions through other cultures
Fleet Owner
JUNE 23, 2022
Norway is a shining example of emissions reductions, with 99% of the its power being renewable. With boots-on-the-ground experience, industry leaders can learn from other countries' successes.
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Top 7 Logistics & Transportation Management Capabilities That Drive Sustainability
Talking Logistics
JUNE 23, 2022
There is a rising trend towards incorporating sustainability in supply chains growth strategies, particularly as economies transition towards a post-pandemic outlook. In fact, 64% of CFOs believe that an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) program can improve their company’s financial performance. Given that many supply chains are still attempting to balance costs and services in.
FOSC: Collaboration drives last-mile success
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 23, 2022
FOSC: Collaboration drives last-mile success. Executives from FRONTDoor Collective, OneRail explain what makes the final mile work. Original Article: FOSC: Collaboration drives last-mile success. With all the disruptions in the supply chain since 2020, the last mile has been in a constant state of flux. However, even as retailers scramble to meet e-commerce consumer demands, and providers lean into the latest trends to get those packages to front doors, there is plenty going on behind the scenes
9 improvements you can expect from smarter online hazmat training
LabelMaster
JUNE 23, 2022
Ever ask a sulky teenager to execute a household chore? They’ll do the bare minimum, but it’s easy to see that it could have been done better. There’s a similar dynamic with Dangerous Goods training. The law says employees have to be trained if an organization ships or handles hazardous materials, and many companies do.
10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 23, 2022
10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution. WRITTEN BY CELINE CLAYTON / POSTED ON MAY 19, 2022. Original Article: 10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution. Every industry has dealt with the fallout or repercussions caused by COVID-19 -related disruptions to the supply chain.
Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story
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
Wedding getaway vehicle and more: Custom 2016 389 steel hauler
Overdrive Online
JUNE 23, 2022
The owner-operator's custom project rig proceeded with his father-in-law toward a maiden voyage as the chariot that took Phillips and his now wife away from their wedding party at its nadir. Phillips has been full-time hauling with the 2016 Pete since.
U.S. Sanctions Help China Supercharge Its Chipmaking Industry
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 23, 2022
China’s chip industry is growing faster than anywhere else in the world, after U.S. sanctions on local champions from Huawei Technologies Co. to Hikvision spurred appetite for home-grown components.
Intertrust, Clean Fuels Ohio Collaborate on EV Charging Station Infrastructure
NGT News
JUNE 23, 2022
Intertrust, a provider of distributed computing technologies, and Clean Fuels Ohio, a nonprofit and the designated Clean Cities Coalition for the state of Ohio, have entered into a partnership to use Intertrust’s CleanGrid energy data toolkit to orchestrate the data needed to plan the development of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure along Interstate 80 in […].
The Cyber Blind Spot That Makes Every Supply Chain Vulnerable
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 23, 2022
The supply chain has slowly grown to become one of the most overly exposed sectors to malicious cyber attacks.
Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability
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.
Einride Takes Autonomous EV Truck to the Open Road with NHTSA Approval
NGT News
JUNE 23, 2022
Freight technology company Einride has received approval from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to operate its autonomous electric transport (AET) vehicles on U.S. public roads. With this approval, Einride will conduct a public road pilot to support operational flows for customer GE Appliances, a Haier company, showcasing the Einride Pod’s purpose-built functionality for […].
‘Clean’ Eating Gets Complicated by New Climate Research
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 23, 2022
For years now, climate-conscious cooks have embraced plant-based diets as a way to avoid the emissions-heavy meat industry. New research suggests low-carbon eating isn’t quite that simple.
Ballard Truck Center Signs as First Mass. Volvo Trucks Certified EV Dealer
NGT News
JUNE 23, 2022
Ballard Truck Center, a fifth-generation family-owned business, is the first Volvo Truck Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealer in Massachusetts at its Tewksbury location. The Volvo Trucks Certified EV Dealer program includes training courses designed to educate sales and service representatives so that they are better able to help customers with their entire electromobility transition.
World Shipping Council report on containers lost at sea identifies several active safety improvement initiatives
Shipping and Freight Resource
JUNE 23, 2022
“ Although containers lost overboard represent less than one-thousandth of 1% (0.001%) of the roughly 241 million packed and empty containers currently shipped each year, the industry is deeply concerned about this development. ” “ The liner shipping industry works continuously to further enhance container safety, partnering with governments and other stakeholders to reduce the number of containers lost at sea. ” “ The liner industry has been engaged in this safety
How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces
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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.
Watch: Protecting IP and Trade Secrets in a Time of Supply Chain Shortages
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 23, 2022
Terrell Miller, intellectual property partner, counselor and registered patent attorney with Foley & Lardner LLP, offers guidance on how companies can protect trade secrets at a time when they’re especially vulnerable.
Battle Motors accelerates EV expansion
Fleet Owner
JUNE 23, 2022
The electric truck manufacturer announced it was on track to almost double the size of its New Philadelphia, Ohio, factory by the end of 2023.
Automated Pricing Is Key to Surviving Inflation
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 23, 2022
As supply chain disruptions wreak havoc on energy and food prices, resulting in scaling price increases that haven’t been seen since 1981, inflation is unlikely to fall to pre-pandemic levels for some time.
Volvo showcases hydrogen trucks
Fleet Owner
JUNE 23, 2022
Betting big on hydrogen's future, Volvo Trucks expects to have the electric vehicles available the second half of this decade. Daimler AG and Volvo have partnered to mass-produce hydrogen fuel cells.
GEP Outlook Report 2024
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.
Ocean Shipping Law Embraces Sweeping Reform
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 23, 2022
Jurisdiction of the Federal Maritime Commission is expanded.
Asendia Accelerates Parcel Processing at Heathrow DC
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 23, 2022
Asendia has successfully installed automated sorting and six new robots for over-labelling at its parcel processing centre at Heathrow, fully operational from the end of May 2022. The newly automated system will drive a significant parcel throughput increase on behalf of retailers, e-commerce brands and other clients, achieving a rate of up to 7,200 parcels per hour, with the site open seven days a week, and able to operate 24 hours per day.
Big data and inventory management
EazyStock
JUNE 23, 2022
What is big data? All successful businesses use data to develop strategies and review their outcomes. But as the number of systems being used increases, the amount of data available for consumption and analysis grows exponentially. This is especially true in inventory management, where new technologies are being introduced all the time, and along with them, more and more data is being generated.
The One True Software Solution: Maximizing Your Money With PestPac
WorkWave
JUNE 23, 2022
Time To Read: 3 minutes. Combining the same tools your business relies on to run your pest control business with those you use to process and receive payments enables greater efficiencies that give you the ability to scale your business, attract new customers and provide a seamless experience. The benefits of a truly integrated software solution don’t end when service is completed, though; they continue from service to swipe, from the time your technician finishes the job through to the receipt
Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve
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
Smart Transportation Solutions Allow Customers to Work Faster and Better
MercuryGate
JUNE 23, 2022
In a supply chain environment where many elements are out of your control, smart transportation solutions help you alleviate other stress points that drive cost and inefficiency. The post Smart Transportation Solutions Allow Customers to Work Faster and Better appeared first on MercuryGate International.
The Weekly Freight Report for June 23rd, 2022
FLS Transport
JUNE 23, 2022
The Top Headlines in Freight, Transportation, & Logistics from FLS Transport. The FLS Weekly Freight Report covers the week’s top news in logistics, transportation, shipping, and freight. This week’s report covers beer and other commodity shortages, airfreight belly capacity, Canadian rail worker strike, long-range drone delivery approval, and the reasons behind the chassis shortage. .
Insights from Gartner Supply Chain Symposium 2022 you can’t miss
Loginext
JUNE 23, 2022
Insights from Gartner Supply Chain Symposium 2022 you can’t miss One of the key events in the last fortnight was the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium where the who’s who of the logistics and technology world came together to share insights and add value to each other’s businesses. Some of the key topics on the agenda […].
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