The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Steve Lopez and Joe Lynch discuss B2B’s final mile. Steve is the Vice President of Partnerships at FRAYT , an on-demand, last mile delivery solution that enables businesses to meet their customers’ same-day expectations, comparable to Amazon’s level of service. About Steve Lopez Steve Lopez is a self-made entrepreneur and strategic thinker from North Texas.
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Walmart is reducing its requirements that suppliers’ shipments to them arrive on-time in-full. Since September of 2020, 98% has been Walmart’s OTIF requirement. Beginning on February 1 st , the new OTIF targets became 90% for on-time and 95% for in-full. This was announced on the Retail Link portal for suppliers on January 30 th. Walmart’s On-Time In-Full initiative is a compliance measure designed to ensure that freight arrives at a Walmart store or distribution center when it was supposed to,
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MTS Logistics
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Drone delivery, once looked at as the pinnacle of logistics innovation, has not yet achieved the widespread adoption anticipated by early advocates. Nonetheless, it continues to captivate the interest of numerous companies as a promising realm for investment and advancement. Offering the allure of expedited, streamlined, and environmentally conscious delivery options, drone delivery stands as an area of logistics full of potential.
Women in Trucking
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Women In Trucking Founder Ellen Voie encourages readers to make the entire month of February a happiness experience in honor of Saint Valentine.
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Scope 3 emissions – which account for 70 – 80% of an organization’s emissions – are complex and multifaceted. They form the bulk of an organization’s environmental impact. It’s no surprise that enterprises still struggle to track and manage these emissions. '10 Practical Steps to Reduce Scope 3 Emissions' guides you through the essential phases of identifying, analyzing, and mitigating these emissions.
NGT News
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
United Kingdom-based gas distribution network Wales & West Utilities (WWU) will begin trials of First Hydrogen Corporation’s hydrogen fuel cell powered light commercial vehicle (FCEV). First Hydrogen’s FCEV will operate from WWU’s Swansea depot, as part of the business’s 1,300-vehicle fleet deployed across Wales and southwest England. The FCEV will support network engineers to make […] The post UK Utility Will Test First Hydrogen’s Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle appeared first on NGT News.
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Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
In the "Infusing Play into Supply Chain Marketing: A Game-Changing Approach Consultant, Author, and self-proclaimed world’s worst break dancer, Lisa Jones will share the transformative power of incorporating playfulness and creativity into your supply chain marketing strategy.
IFS Blogs
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Read more to learn the seven major sales challenges that freight brokers face and some solutions to overcome them.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
There is a balance between the current financial perspective and the need to take measured risks to continue to grow in the market.
Truck News
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
“I keep applying and they always hire others who aren’t as qualified.” Those disappointed words were from a person I know who wasn’t getting hired for their ‘dream’ job.
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Over the last three decades, emissions from new trucks have been reduced by more than 98 percent. In fact, it would take 60 of today’s trucks to generate the same level of emissions from a single truck in 1988. Despite these impressive improvements, many trucking businesses continue to seek methods to achieve sustainability goals in a viable, measurable way.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
A shortage of skilled workers — coupled with high inflation — has emboldened employees across many industries in Germany to seek wage increases.
Stord
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
How do you keep up with customer demands without bankrupting your entire fulfillment operation with time consuming and overpriced parcel shopping?
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
By embracing technology, implementing pandemic-learned strategies, and fostering collaboration, retailers can ensure their shelves remain stocked, their customers are satisfied, and their businesses remain resilient.
NGT News
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Nikola Corporation, a provider of zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions via the HYLA brand, has opened its first HYLA hydrogen refueling station in Southern California. Featuring an advanced modular fueler, the station at 2445 East Guasti Road in Ontario, Calif., represents the latest phase in Nikola’s commitment to providing hydrogen refueling solutions […] The post Nikola Opens First HYLA Hydrogen Refueling Station in Southern California appeared fi
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By 2027, Gartner predicts that 40% of sourcing will be handled outside of the procurement function. How can procurement pros ensure that the process is efficient and unified for all users? For a synchronized and democratized approach to procurement, leaders are embracing total procurement orchestration solutions. The What, Why and How of Total Procurement Orchestration details how a multi-level orchestration strategy streamlines procurement processes.
GoShip Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
When running a small business,one might wonder, how does inventory affect cash flow? Understanding this relationship is vital for effective stock management and financial health. A few concepts can help you improve your stock management, review the cost of goods, and upgrade the cash flow. How does inventory affect cash flow? There are two primary cash flows – inflows and outflows.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Elizabeth Berthelette, head of Northeast research and national life science research with Newmark, details the findings of the firm’s latest report on advanced manufacturing and labor availability in the U.S.
NGT News
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee joined Mike Fong, director of the Washington State Department of Commerce, in awarding over $85 million in grants that will fund nearly 5,000 new electric vehicle charging stations in communities throughout the state. All the funds are going to nonprofits, electric utilities, tribes and public agencies. Half of the grants will […] The post Washington State Awards Over $85 Million to Expand EV Charging Statewide appeared first on NGT News.
Conger
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Buying a forklift can be difficult, especially if you do it for the first time. Why? There’s a lot to consider such as carrying capacity, lifting height, type of motor, tire composition, and operator ergonomics. If you’re buying a used forklift, you can also look for things like damage to the forklift forks , gaps in the lift chains, mast operations, the condition of the battery, and more.
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Change is a constant in the transportation industry. Amid business competition, regulatory developments, environmental concerns, and myriad other challenges, motor carriers must continually adapt to an ever-evolving operational landscape. Fleet telematics technology can help transportation businesses navigate uncertainty, gain a competitive advantage, and boost profitability.
FW Logsitcs
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
In today’s commercial landscape, understanding the ins and outs of different warehouse types is no longer optional but a business necessity. Keep reading for a full breakdown of the differences between temperature-controlled and ambient warehouses and their importance. The Role of Specialized Warehouses As commercial needs increase, global supply chains now handle a vast variety of products with specific handling requirements.
NGT News
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Cryopeak LNG Solutions Corporation and Ferus Natural Gas Fuels Inc. have merged to form a new LNG (liquefied natural gas) production and distribution technology-focused entity named Cryopeak Energy Solutions Corp. The new company also has acquired all LNG assets from Campus Energy Partners Infrastructure LP, including the regional LNG production facility in Dawson Creek, British […] The post Cryopeak Merges with Ferus, Acquires LNG Assets of Campus Energy Partners appeared first on NGT New
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
As capacity tightens with the continued rise in demand, digitizing tendering processes within transportation management systems will grow in popularity among shippers.
Commercial Carrier Journal
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Noted as its largest expansion in five years, less-than-truckload services provider Roadrunner has rolled out 135 new lanes to its network, which now includes Canada.
Advertiser: GEP
A Fortune 500 CPG company partnered with GEP to improve end-to-end category management, optimize direct spend categories, and increase strategic focus on tail spend. GEP’s sourcing expertise and market intelligence enabled the company to centralize sourcing and order management processes, strengthen key supplier relationships, and enhance supply chain resilience and agility.
Food Logistics
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
ITS Logistics announces its proprietary, custom-built container management and visibility platform, ContainerAI.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Embracing Uniqueness: How SYSPRO's PartnerUP dares to be different SYSPRO ERP PartnerUP program In a world of templated, one-size-fits-all solutions, it’s easy for businesses with unique needs and non-traditional workflows to feel lost and unsupported. SYSPRO’s PartnerUP program is a beacon of hope, designed for partners who dare to be different, walk their own path, and are bold enough to be themselves.
Log-hub
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
3 min read In the realm of supply chain management, the revolutionary capabilities of Log-hub’s 3D maps offer unprecedented efficiency and strategic insights, redefining how businesses navigate their global supply chain networks. Picture this – a bird’s eye view from outer space, offering a holistic perspective of your global supply chain network.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
The record pay rise came as DP World imposed its biggest hikes yet to terminal access charges.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Sir Tim Clark is also sending Emirates engineers to monitor Boeing's production lines.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
The drop is the latest headache for the North African nation that was already wrestling with its worst economic crisis in decades before the Israel-Hamas war erupted in October.
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