GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 6, 2021
OTR freight represents a long-standing aspect of supply chain operations and transportation management. As the state of the trucking market evolves and innovations improve , OTR freight management technologies and logistics service providers offer transportation management optimization to help businesses avoid significant supply chain disruption.
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Avoiding Port Congestion with Neel Jones Shah. Neel Jones Shah and Joe Lynch discuss avoiding port congestion. Neel is the EVP and Global Head of Airfreight at Flexport , the platform for global logistics. About Neel Jones Shah. Neel is the EVP and Global Head of Airfreight at Flexport , the platform for global logistics. A widely recognized leader in the global logistics industry, Neel was formerly SVP and Chief Cargo Officer at Delta Airlines and VP Sales and Marketing at United Airlines.
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Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Supply chain is once again front-page news in the general business media. Meanwhile, supply shortages and price inflation are getting the front page in consumer-focused publications and plenty of airtime on televised news. And rightfully so. Many consumers, including myself, become irritated by the sight of empty store shelves where our favorite consumer goods are typically stored.
Overdrive Online
OCTOBER 6, 2021
The agency will begin requiring states to downgrade the licenses of drivers who have a positive drug or alcohol test that lands them in the Clearinghouse, while also prohibiting states from making certain CDL transactions for drivers in the database.
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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
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Warehowz Inc., a cloud-based, on-demand warehousing marketplace, has launched a new self-service solution that enables businesses to find affordable, flexible warehouse space in as little as 24 hours.
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SYSPRO Smarter ERP
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Before COVID, new technologies in manufacturing took years, sometimes decades, to become fully accepted. The pandemic, however, has speeded up those transitions by years. If you want to argue that these changes are in technology only, there was a recent Bloomberg article which noted that: “companies from noodle makers to semi-conductor giants are spending on new plants and machinery in ways they haven’t done for years.” Currently, much of the industrial world is like the consumer wor
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Logility, Inc., a provider of sustainable supply chain solutions, announced its latest software release, which supports corporate social responsibility and supply chain traceability goals.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 6, 2021
ased freight transportation and logistics services provider Averitt Express said it has taken steps to expand its Amarillo, Texas-based operations, in opening up 25,000 square-feet of distribution and fulfillment space.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Rather than seeking the most sophisticated technology, teams need to ask which tools are best for their people.
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
NGT News
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Vicinity Motor Corp., a supplier of electric, CNG, gas and clean diesel vehicles, has signed a licensing and marketing agreement with Optimal Electric Vehicles LLC (Optimal-EV), a low-floor electric shuttle bus company, to serve as the exclusive North American distributor of its all-electric product line through Vicinity’s dealer network. Vicinity Motor will license and sell […].
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 6, 2021
The unveiling of Boeing’s first new jet in four years will intensify a fight with Airbus for supremacy in the flourishing cargo segment of aviation.
West Coast and California Logistics
OCTOBER 6, 2021
According to an article in DC Velocity , drayage spot rates in September were 6% higher than August, and 32% higher than September 2020. These rates are only expected to increase, as further hikes of 10% to 15% are predicted for October.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Construction leaders can modernize and boost customer experience with the help of a mobile workforce management platform.
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.
NGT News
OCTOBER 6, 2021
BYD and Levo Mobility LLC are collaborating to integrate Nuvve Holding Corp.’s vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology with a mix of BYD battery electric vehicles (BEV) and plans for joint deployment of up to 5,000 BEVs over the next five years. Levo Mobility is a joint venture of Nuvve, Stonepeak Partners LP affiliates and Evolve Transition Infrastructure […].
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 6, 2021
U.S. employers aren’t just having a hard time attracting workers, they’re increasingly struggling to hold onto them.
NGT News
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Volvo Trucks has received an order for 100 Volvo FM Electric trucks from DFDS, Northern Europe’s?largest shipping and logistics company. The deal is the largest commercial order to date for Volvo electric trucks, and one of the largest ever for heavy electric trucks worldwide. First deliveries of the Volvo FM Electric to DFDS will start […].
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 6, 2021
As online shopping continues to soar, small packages are moving to less-than-truckload (LTL) freight and LTL continues to receive truckload (TL) spillover freight. The demand for LTL shipping is far exceeding capacity. Logistics and supply chain experts report the imbalance is higher than they’ve ever seen, causing shipment delays and rising LTL freight costs.
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,
Overdrive Online
OCTOBER 6, 2021
The first here in our series of 10 profiles of Small Fleet Champ semi-finalists tells the story of C.G. Soza, owner-operator of four-tractor Soza Trucking, out of California, and how he flexed business acumen to grow with car haul against the odds.
Ship Monk
OCTOBER 6, 2021
These past sixty years have sure flown by, huh? Even if you weren’t around for the original moonwalk or the rise and fall of glam metal, it’s impossible to deny that our daily lives have changed forever as we march to the beat of the Digital Age. An invention of particular note was and continues to be eCommerce, or the selling and buying of goods and services online.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 6, 2021
New research reveals pockets of "extreme" modern slavery in 20 countries.
Women in Trucking
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Left: Shelly Lytle, Professional Chemical Tanker Driver Right: Laurie Doran, Lake Charles Service Center Manager.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 6, 2021
In a recent speech given at the Northeast Association of Rail Shippers (NEARS) fall conference in Portland, Maine, Robert Primus, a member of the Surface Transportation Board (STB), an independent adjudicatory and economic-regulatory agency charged by Congress with resolving railroad rate and service disputes and reviewing proposed railroad mergers, told the railroad carrier and shipper attendees that the biggest concern in the sector is railroad service levels.
MTS Logistics
OCTOBER 6, 2021
We recently reported on U.S. retail giant Walmart’s entry into last-mile home/business delivery with a new shipping service, GoLocal. Now, Walmart has signed its first large customer for the service, home improvement retailer The Home Depot. In an announcement today, Walmart put out a press release disclosing its new massive customer, and letting the public and markets know that The Home Depot may start fulfilling orders using Walmart’s GoLocal service as soon as this month.
Blue Grace Logistics
OCTOBER 6, 2021
President & CEO of BlueGrace Logistics, Bobby Harris, speaks about being the founder of the largest Hispanic-Owned and operated business in Tampa Bay, BlueGrace’s widespread hiring efforts, and the company’s passion for philanthropy. Tampa is home to many Hispanic-owned companies. We sit down with the owner of the largest one. By Jackie Keenan | WTSP-TV.
LandLink
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Officials investigating one of California’s largest oil spills are looking into whether a ship’s anchor may have struck a pipeline on the ocean floor, causing a major leak of crude into coastal waters and fouling beaches, authorities said Monday.
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The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 6, 2021
BYD Forklift Europe , the world’s leading manufacturer of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), has brought a selection from its range of 100% zero-emission forklift trucks to Fruit Attraction 2021 in Madrid at its stand 6B01 in hall 6. BYD is using its presence at the show to demonstrate to the Spanish and European fruit and vegetable industry the many cost savings and operational benefits of running an emission-free materials handling fleet.
Penske Move Ahead
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Penske Truck Leasing recently held a dedication ceremony at Lincoln Tech in Columbia, Maryland, as the company branded a 1,000-square-foot multipurpose classroom at the school. The space will mainly be utilized during Lincoln's Driving Your Performance course, which introduces students to various topics such as vehicle and engine systems, industry certifications and career opportunities in the industry.
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Stena Power and LNG Solutions, a subsidiary of leading shipping conglomerate Stena AB, and Global Energy Storage (GES), a developer and operator of energy storage terminals, have announced a strategic partnership to identify and advance LNG logistics and storage solutions. Together the two companies bring the full range of LNG terminal and logistics expertise from floating storage and regasification units (FSRU) to onshore terminal and fixed jetty solutions.
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