FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Transportation analytics is among the most effective tools in trucking contract negotiations. Using real-time data , freight managers can finally begin to recognize their opportunities for better business relationships. As explained by Logistics Management , “ it has become an increasing challenge for the logistics industry to stay on top of new advances in business processes.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

DECEMBER 21, 2020

A look back at CCJ's test drives in 2020, including two electric models, a new powertrain for Ford F-Series trucks, an innovating mirror system, a commercial van and a new truck and model. The post 2020 in the rearview: A year of CCJ test drives first appeared on Commercial Carrier Journal.

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Food Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2020

This is the time to completely re-evaluate business as usual and “that’s the way we have always done it” thinking.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 21, 2020

John Caltabiano, vice president of supply chain with manufacturing services provider Jabil Inc., discusses the results of a recent survey of supply-chain professionals about how they’re weathering the coronavirus pandemic.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 21, 2020

In this edition of “SONAR Indices & Insights,” the SONAR team will explain another index found within SONAR, the freight forecasting platform from FreightWaves. This week, learn how freight market participants are predicting shifts in the freight market that may occur with changes in retail sales trends using the SONAR index, Retail Sales with the ticker name of RESL.

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Overdrive Online

DECEMBER 21, 2020

You cannot afford to wait until well after increases truly take hold to adjust your own cost basis, and rates, accordingly. Neither can you afford to just trade dollar for dollar with the increase in expenses. The post Cost increases are coming -- your rates need to reflect that sooner than later first appeared on Overdrive.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Some of the biggest players in the logistics industry still rely on outdated mainframe systems that hinder supply-chain agility.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2020

This is the time of year when analysts make predictions about the coming year. As I’ve said in the past, making supply chain and logistics predictions is like throwing darts at a moving target: sometimes you get lucky and hit the mark; other times you miss the bullseye by a mile. 2020 was nothing like. Read more Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes in 2020 – Plus Indago Highlights.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 21, 2020

This year's surge in e-commerce will likely come with a flood of returns in January that could strain operations.

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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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NGT News

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Clean Energy Fuels Corp., a provider of renewable natural gas (RNG) as a transportation fuel in the U.S. and Canada, and Total S.E. have entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to create a 50/50 joint venture to develop carbon-negative renewable natural gas (RNG) production facilities in the U.S., as well as credit support to build […]. The post Clean Energy, Total Agree on MoU to Develop RNG Infrastructure appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The U.K. is confronting threats of food insecurity and panicked shopping days before Christmas as European nations restricted trade and travel to guard against a resurgent coronavirus.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 21, 2020

For 2021, expect the Less Than Truckload (LTL) freight market to remain volatile due to the impact of COVID-19. Many LTL industry trends, such as capacity constraints , rising rates, and changing consumer buying patterns, will continue through 2021. The fourth quarter of 2020 gives us a glimpse into the freight market forecast for 2021. E-commerce sales boomed in categories such as groceries and retail.

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FourKites

DECEMBER 21, 2020

There’s no doubt about it: This is a holiday season like no other. Here at FourKites, we’ve been keeping a close eye on what our data tells us about both the availability of goods, and the demand patterns consumers are displaying. What we’re seeing is that even as shoppers are homebound more than any other holiday season, they’re also shopping more than ever before – with the vast majority of that activity is taking place online.

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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.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2020

After the commissioning of PSI Polska Sp. z o.o. in January 2019 with the implementation of the Warehouse Management System PSIwms in the new logistics center, ASMET Sp. z o.o. Sp.k. has been successfully put the system into operation. PSIwms controls the flow of goods in the logistics center in Moszna-Parcela near Warsaw on the basis of optimized storage algorithms.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The Basics of Dedicated Contract Carriage with Bob Elkins. Bob Elkins and Joe Lynch discuss the basics of dedicated contract carriage. As the SVP of Ruan , a company that specializes in dedicated, Bob has a deep understanding of the service and the value it provides to shippers. About Bob Elkins. Bob Elkins serves Ruan as Senior Vice President, Industry Vertical Operations.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 21, 2020

On this episode of #WithSONAR, co-hosts Luke Falasca and Kyle Taylor focus on the number one leading indicator of domestic truckload volumes , which is U.S. import volume. Using SONAR’s Ocean Shipments Report app can help companies in all modes “read the future” and know where freight will be coming into the U.S., when and in what volume. Based on information in the Ocean Shipments Report, maritime freight will continue to arrive at U.S. ports in quantity between now and the end of the year – i

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