Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
As we begin 2021, the parcel market is very different than it was a year ago. Simply put, the surging growth of e-commerce, driven in large part by the pandemic, has created a capacity crunch in the market. How should shippers respond? What technology will help shippers move up the parcel shipping capabilities curve to. Read more When Parcel Demand Exceeds Capacity: What Should Shippers Do?
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
The Freight Marketplace with Brent Hutto. Joe Lynch and Brent Hutto discuss the freight marketplace and its importance, dynamics, and huge impact on the U.S. economy. Brent works at Truckstop.com , a company that provides the technology, data, trust, and relationships that make the freight marketplace so efficient. About Brent Hutto. Brent Hutto is the Chief Relationship Officer at Truckstop.com.
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Overdrive Online
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
For Overdrive's 60th-anniversary series, a look back at the emphasis readers have placed on the citizen's band radio as a primary safety tool in dangerous driving conditions, right up to the present moment, and highway culture through history.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
In this conversation with SupplyChainBrain Editor-in-Chief Bob Bowman, Jason Totah, president of Odyssey International Services, Inc., discusses alternatives to bringing cargo through overtaxed West Coast ports.
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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?
FreightWaves SONAR
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
In this edition of “SONAR Indices & Insights,” the SONAR team showcases trucking revenue benchmarking indices. These can aid asset-based and asset-lite carriers build transportation KPIs that will help managers make decisions that yield higher profits. These indices are in SONAR, the freight forecasting platform from FreightWaves. . This week, learn how executives who manage a trucking business are monitoring these SONAR revenue indices to benchmark trucking revenue and improve decision-maki
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Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
Lawmakers hoping to revitalize U.S. semiconductor manufacturing in response to a global chip shortage will find it tough to do in the near term, even if Congress throws billions in cash subsidies at the problem.
NGT News
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
The Virginia senate has voted to establish advanced clean car standards. The bill, HB 1965, creates a low-emission vehicle (LEV) and zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) program. The LEV rule will strengthen regulations on tailpipe emissions for newly sold vehicles in an effort to reduce air pollution. The ZEV program works to ensure more electric vehicles (EVs) […].
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
Chicago-based FourKites, a provider of real-time tracking and visibility solutions across transportation modes and digital platforms, and Boston-based supply chain visibility services provider Tive announced that they have partnered up in an effort to provide an integrated platform for mutual customers that combines various types of in-transit data—beyond shipment visibility—that will give customers a more complete end-customer experience.
FreightWaves SONAR
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
Smart and practical trucking data is critical for the modern supply chain network. Adaptability continues as one of the essential characteristics of a thriving truckload service provider. Managers and drivers alike must maintain the ability to adapt and respond to disruptions and deviations quickly and intelligently. Above all, a few essential practices support shippers and carriers also.
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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.
Truck News
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
In trucking, a successful game plan for recruiting and retention includes coaching. A great coach can get the best performance out of an individual or team by providing just the right mix of guidance, instruction, and support. Many of our Top Fleet Employers have seen the benefits of coaching programs first-hand, including higher employee retention, […].
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
The December SCI, which is the most recent month for which data is available, came in a -10.9, with the firm observing that the fourth quarter of 2020 presented the most difficult market conditions for shippers going back to early 2018. And FTR added that while freight volumes are still solid, fuel prices are seeing steady gains.
Logistics Bureau
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
Delivered in full & on time (DIFOT) is a very important key performance indicator (KPI) but most people measure it the wrong way and that’s why I am going to explain what I think is the best measure. We call it the probability of a perfect order. 1. Order Entry Accuracy. One thing you should be measuring is your order entry accuracy. You’re taking telephone orders, you’re taking EDI orders, web orders.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
The incident comes at a sensitive time for the global aviation industry, which is trying to emerge from a year in crisis caused by the pandemic’s impact on travel.
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
MTS Logistics
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
Although the Chinese economy contracted in the first quarter of 2020 due to the coronavirus outbreak, it later recovered. This was due to the increase in demand from the European Union (EU). Among the world’s largest economies, only China grew in 2020. In 2020, China surpassed the U.S. to become the largest trading partner of the EU. EU exports to China grew by 2.2% last year and imports rose by 5.6%.
Overdrive Online
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
The four-part series, featuring today’s tunes from pro drivers along with trucking music classics, is hosted by long-time trucking radio DJ Big Al Weekley.
NGT News
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
U.S. Gain and AMPLY Power have formed a strategic partnership to offer turnkey, cost-effective EV charging solutions for fleets throughout the U.S. and Canada. “While our primary business is rooted in natural gas, at U.S. Gain, we believe in the value proposition a polyfuel future offers and are crafting a portfolio of sustainable energy solutions […].
WorkWave
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
Time To Read: 2 minutes. WorkWave’s new Sales Center software solution balances the need to drive growth through effective, efficient sales processes and a unique experience during new customer acquisition. Holmdel, N.J. – (February 22, 2021) – WorkWave ® , a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions that support every stage of a service business’s life cycle, today announces the launch of WorkWave Marketing Sales Center, a powerful new sales and marketing platform that inte
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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.
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
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PLS Logistics
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
The need for more truck drivers is rapidly increasing today as the shipping industry undergoes a driver shortage. With a driver shortage, rising equipment costs, and new regulations, shippers are in competition with one another to gain carriers' business. It is more important than ever for shippers to find creative, appealing ways to attract carriers and become a shipper of choice.
Logistics Business Magazine
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
The Logistics Business Exhibition, which started today, will remain open this Friday for live-streamed video meetings. This is to ensure that all the visitors have sufficient time to connect with exhibitors, network and watch the Panel Discussions. Please visit by clicking here. There are be 6 virtual halls, with 40 Exhibitors: Forklift & AGV Technology, Handling Automation Systems, Packaging & Pallets, Software & Computing, Transport Services & Equipment, Warehousing Equipment.
Odyssey Logistics
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
Dear Valued Customer, American Fast Freight is increasing their fuel surcharge by two percentage points from 21.5% to 23.5% for Alaska services effective Sunday, March 7th, 2021. If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service at (800) 642-6664. We thank you for your business! American Fast Freight, Inc. A Subsidiary.
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,
Logistics Business Magazine
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
Manitou Group and Effidence Technologies have signed a strategic partnership for the co-development and marketing of a range of logistics robots. The objective of the partnership to to combine the latest in robotic technologies for warehousing with the strength of a distribution network. Effidence has been developing collaborative and autonomous mobile robotic solutions to improve internal logistics flows in industry and logistics since 2016.
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
Raj Govindarajan, Senior Director, Supply Chain at KeHE. Raj Govindarajan agreed to answer questions about KeHE Distributors digital transformation. Mr. Govindarajan is the Senior Director, Supply Chain (Systems, Processes & Analytics) at KeHE. KeHE is a national wholesale food distributor that has been in business for 70 years. Steve Banker : Tell me about KeHE and KeHE’s supply chain!
Logistics Business Magazine
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
Andrew Thomas, Market Development Director (pictured) for assistive listening technology manufacturers, Contacta Systems , looks at how businesses can maintain clear communications and COVID-safety within warehouse operations. While much of the UK has moved to work from home, warehouse operations are ongoing. Infection control measures have moved on from the beginning of the pandemic but communication remains an issue in terms of proximity of staff and clarity of speech because of face masks.
GoShip Blog
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
What is LTL Freight? LTL Freight is usually a shipment ranging from 1 to 6 pallets, crates, oversized parcels or other shipping units that don’t fill up a freight carrier’s truck. A shipment over 7 units is usually considered a partial to full truckload shipment and is priced differently than smaller LTL freight shipments. Shipping using LTL freight can save companies, especially small businesses, a lot of money and can help make the shipping process as easy as can be.
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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.
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