LandLink
MARCH 31, 2021
The massive cargo ship Ever G iv en has been freed from the shores of the Suez Canal after 6 days of complete traffic blockage. Over the weekend, 14 tugboats pulled and pushed the Ever Given at high tide to try to dislodge it and were able to move the ship "30 degrees from left and right".
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 31, 2021
Technology Alone Won’t Integrate Your Supply Chain with Paul Jensen. Joe Lynch and Paul Jensen discuss why technology alone won’t integrate your supply chain. Technology is critically important to a connected supply chain, however, there are limitations to what technology can do. To have a truly integrated supply chain companies need to have a supply chain partner that will couple the technology with the people and physical assets (trucks, terminals, warehouses, etc.) required to be effect
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Talking Logistics
MARCH 31, 2021
One of the ripple effects of the Covid-19 pandemic was the surge in e-commerce growth. According to Digital Commerce 360 estimates, “consumers spent $861.12 billion online with U.S. merchants in 2020, up an incredible 44.0% year over year.” One of the sub-stories of this e-commerce growth, however, is the continued rise in cross-border e-commerce. Based.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 31, 2021
Physical documents undermine efficiency, sustainability and safety — and they cost the supply-chain industry upwards of $3 billion every year.
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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?
Logistics Management
MARCH 31, 2021
Danbury, Conn.-based Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation, a global 3PL with a $3 billion-plus freight network, said this week that it is rolling out a new Laredo, Texas-based location, a main truck crossing point between the United States and Mexico.
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Logistics Management
MARCH 31, 2021
Company officials said that, with its new investors, the company is focused on fueling a broader vision with an eye on the future of digital supply chains that “connects the physical and digital worlds of warehouses, stores, and transportation with real-time data and machine learning.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 31, 2021
The Ever Given leaves in its wake several weeks or months of disruptions across a world economy where the pandemic revealed both the sturdy backbone of global trade and an Achilles’ heel.
Logistics Management
MARCH 31, 2021
Candidate Joe Biden promised a “big and bold” infrastructure proposal to shore up decaying U.S. infrastructure. Now President Joe Biden is out with details of that bold plan dubbed the “American Jobs Plan” that would spend at least $2.25 trillion on a wide variety of infrastructure needs, physical and virtual. The plan will likely have to be moved under “reconciliation procedures”—meaning a simple majority—to pass a reluctant Senate.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 31, 2021
Boot Barn is a retail chain devoted to western and work-related footwear, apparel, and accessories. The company operates over 200 stores in the US and e-commerce websites consisting primarily of bootbarn.com, sheplers.com and countryoutfitter.com. The company also operates store support and distribution centers in California and Kansas. The Wichita, Kansas facility supports the company’s expanding e-commerce business.
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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
MARCH 31, 2021
No matter how well your team has done its supply chain planning, it seems like exceptions keep arising and you’re constantly in fire-fighting mode. In the case of supply chain, the issue isn’t so much about operations, it’s about the ability to collaborate quickly and effectively when an exception deviates from the established plan.
NGT News
MARCH 31, 2021
Hyzon Motors Inc., a global supplier of zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell-powered commercial vehicles, has launched a leasing service to provide heavy-duty fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) to its customers in the EU. Through the leasing service, Hyzon intends to enable potential EU customers to operate the company’s branded vehicles through a leasing model and to […].
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 31, 2021
Increasing disruption has created complexities for supply chains and has made an impact on the transportation industry. To achieve success, supply chains need a “perfectly integrated” transportation network that’s designed to meet consumer expectations in a world where e-commerce, omni-channel, and evolving regulations are all changing the supply chain landscape.
Turvo
MARCH 31, 2021
Take the Survey. As the world continues to change and adapt to customers’ changing needs, companies that respond quickly stand the best chance of adapting and thriving. Businesses need to ensure that their shipping and logistics protocols and customer communications are more integrated than they ever have been before —this is now known as the “Amazon Effect.
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
Logistics Management
MARCH 31, 2021
Earlier this week, a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) was issued by the United States Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration, which encourages states and port authorities to apply for $230 million in discretionary grant funding for port and intermodal infrastructure-related projects through the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP).
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 31, 2021
Maersk Inc. North America, an integrated container logistics company, has announced the start of a new service linking ports in Vietnam and China with the US East Coast via the Panama Canal, starting in May 2021.
Logistics Management
MARCH 31, 2021
A main theme of the paper, entitled “Freight Railroads & Climate Change,” focused on how United States railroads need to be a part of the climate change solution, at a time when Congress works to balance economic recovery from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “The [AAR] and the rail industry recognize that the climate is changing,” the paper said. “If action is not taken, climate change will have significant repercussions for the planet, our economies, our society, and even day-to-day railroad ope
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 31, 2021
Avetta, a provider of supply chain risk management software, is launching an intelligent supplier classification tool in order to pair different suppliers based on the safety and certification requirements for the services they offer.
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Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.
NGT News
MARCH 31, 2021
Lightning eMotors, a provider of purpose-built commercial electric vehicles for fleets, says Fluid Truck has ordered 40 additional zero-emission delivery trucks for its New York City fleet. The vehicles will be utilized by XPO Logistics and NAL Group in their support of IKEA Retail U.S. last-mile delivery efforts. Ten electric delivery box trucks from Lightning […].
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 31, 2021
In this ebook, Dave Nelson, principal at value chain optimization firm River Rock Advisors discusses the use of customer relationship management (CRM) processes and tools to pilot a precision-based, in-depth use of data to forecast demand while giving leaders greater insight into their customer base.
NGT News
MARCH 31, 2021
Aemetis Inc., a renewable natural gas (RNG) and renewable fuels company focused on negative carbon intensity (CI) products, has received certification from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for a new LCFS Tier 2 fuel pathway for the Aemetis Advanced Fuels Keyes ethanol production plant utilizing renewable dairy biogas as a process energy input.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 31, 2021
The Professional and Corporate Education program at Stetson University has recently announced the launch of a Sustainability Series that will provide business leaders with practical guidance on developing and implementing a viable business sustainability plan.
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,
FreightWaves SONAR
MARCH 31, 2021
Import volumes continue to climb, creating bottlenecks at some of the largest ports in the US. Domestic freight management importers are scrambling to find a more reliable point of entry by booking freight coming into less-congested areas. The Inbound Ocean Shipments Index measures freight booking activity for shipments entering the U.S. at the port level based on estimated departure dates.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 31, 2021
Now, more than ever before, there is a growing imperative to innovate and modernize to meet aggressive business goals that has only been accelerated due to COVID-19. That’s why shippers need to rethink their belief that asset based carriers are the “easy button." We are seeing a paradigm shift in transportation as digital freight brokerages (DFBs) rise above traditional brokerages and redefine the model entirely.
Truck News
MARCH 31, 2021
Dale Holman is feeling each of his 45 years as a truck driver. The veteran owner-operator is back on the road after being sidelined for five weeks because of a nagging rotator cuff injury linked to years of work around heavy equipment. A cortisone shot helped him return to work this time. But his wrist […].
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 31, 2021
In a time of a global pandemic, economic uncertainty, and intensifying customer demands, the benefits of a hyperconnected supply chain have never been clearer.
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How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.
NGT News
MARCH 31, 2021
NFI Group Inc., an independent global bus manufacturer, says the Alexander Dennis Ltd. and BYD UK electric vehicle partnership has received a firm order from First Bus for a further 126 zero-emission buses for Glasgow, Scotland. The order is the largest ever for electric buses in the country and is partially funded through the Scottish […]. The post Scotland Looks to Electrify Transit Fleet with Zero-Emission Buses appeared first on NGT News.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 31, 2021
GSC Logistics, a west coast freight hauler, is adding 100 truckers to cope with a global trade boom.
NGT News
MARCH 31, 2021
Linamar Corp., an advanced manufacturing company, has entered the evaluation phase for the first fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) delivery vans in their technology contract with the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE), a non-profit, Atlanta-based organization that develops, promotes and implements advanced transportation technologies.
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