MTS Logistics
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
What does a normal peak season look like? It’s when traditional supply and demand factors materialize before the holiday buying season. Peak season takes place from August through October, so importers have enough time to receive their products and place them on store shelves. Most orders happen in Q3 for Asian exports to key markets in North America and Europe.
The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Jeff Tucker and Joe Lynch discuss the Breakbulk Americas conference. Jeff is the CEO of Tucker Company Worldwide , the oldest privately-held freight brokerage in North America, specializing in notoriously complicated freight, like temperature-controlled, oversized, and high-value, high-security shipments. About Jeff Tucker. As third-generation CEO of Tucker Company Worldwide, Jeff oversees sales, marketing, and the company’s industry presence.
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Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Hauling from a Louisiana base in support of oilfield operations around the region, John McGee Trucking has leaned into a people-first philosophy to quadruple its revenues, inspire loyalty and build a place where hauling careers are made.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Toyota Motor North America and Kenworth Truck Co., a PACCAR company, have proven the capabilities of their jointly designed heavy-duty, Class 8 fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) as a potential zero-emissions replacement of diesel-powered trucks with the completion of their operations in the Zero- and Near-Zero Emissions Freight Facilities (ZANZEFF) “Shore to Store” project at […].
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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
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
“Not only are trains convenient and comfortable, they are also one of the most sustainable modes of transportation,” Amtrak chief executive officer Stephen Gardner said in a statement.
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Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Mike Wang, chief executive officer and founder of Innocent Armor, and Dwayne Shakespeare, director of e-commerce and parcel with Jillamy Inc., explain why Innocent Armor turned to Jillamy for a fulfillment center that could scale in line with the client’s projected growth.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
There are situations where the cost of battery-electric vehicles makes sense, and with tax credits from the IRA, the argument for electric vehicle adoption just got stronger.
Commercial Carrier Journal
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Robin Hutcheson was named Deputy Administrator in January, and immediately became Acting Administrator on the heels of then-Acting Admin Meera Joshi's resignation.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
A congressional advisory body is urging legislators to strengthen U.S. defenses against China’s growing control of digital information related to global shipping and cargo, warning it could undermine national security and businesses.
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
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Limited-release version of the classic truck features plenty of brightly polished chrome, ‘elegant’ exterior lighting, Black Pearl woodgrain dash, and more.
RasTrac
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Dash cams are becoming increasingly popular. They are fun but also very beneficial. If you run a business like managing a fleet of trucks, dash cams can protect your valuable assets. The goal of a dash cam is to record what happens during a ride. With that in mind, we want to talk about why you should install dash cams in your vehicles and the main benefits of having dash cams in your fleet vehicles.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
The agency proposes a study of Level 2 and Level 3 automation in commercial vehicles related to ‘non-driving’ tasks, driver behavior, and training. FMCSA also wants to know more about how CDL drivers trained by third parties perform on the road.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
One of the curses of the Great Supply Chain Disruption of 2020 was the phenomenon known as “the bullwhip effect.” .
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
It's more expensive than ever to run a fleet due to increased fuel and maintenance costs. Consider full-service leasing to protect yourself from rising costs.
RasTrac
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Snowplow GPS tracking tools are excellent investments this time of year. Snowplow tracking helps fleet managers efficiently manage winter main tenance fleets.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Most of the recent talk surrounding high-tech manufacturing supply chains has been about the severe shortage of microprocessors. But equally important is the supply of printed circuit boards.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Diesel vehicles will be delivering freight for years to come, but switching to electric terminal tractors allows fleets to learn about the vehicles, then apply the data elsewhere in their operations.
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Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Manifest Vegas 2023 is doubling with 100 Sponsors now signed on. The list is impressive and the Manifest team is excited to announce new Headline and Gold sponsors such as Maersk, Ryder System, and Swisslog. Since sharing the first list of 50 supporters this summer Datamatics, Envase Technologies, LOADSMITH, Mujin, MVMNT, Mastercard, Phononic, Platform Science and Schneider have all signed on.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
FCEVs are regarded as a possible ‘third way’ for fleets that won’t go plug-in electric but seek a sustainable alternative to traditional trucks with diesel-burning and CO2-emitting internal combustion engines.
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Following a recent flurry of acquisitions within the UK, Prologis , a leading owner and developer of logistics real estate, has announced three strategic developments across the Midlands and the South East. The projects at Prologis Park Midpoint, located in Birmingham, Prologis Park West London and Prologis Park Brooklands in Weybridge , bringing the total amount of land under development by Prologis UK for the logistics industry to 2.4 million sq ft.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Marty Nordlund, who has held the role since 2016, will move into a new position focused on some of the company’s largest customers.
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.
Shippeo
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Real-time container tracking has become increasingly important - and accessible - for shippers and logistics service providers. Discover how Shippeo's real-time and predictive container tracking solution ensures superior data quality.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
The country’s prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has launched a review of a lease to operate the Darwin Port that was granted in 2015 to a unit of China’s Landbridge Group.
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Addverb , a leading automation solutions provider, has signed a strategic partnership with ABCO Systems , a full-service distribution solutions provider that specialises in streamlining warehousing operations. This strategic alliance combines Addverb’s innovative automation technology with ABCO’s storage and material handling equipment systems to offer best-in-class solutions for warehouse and fulfilment operations in consumer goods industries, including e-commerce, grocery, fashion,
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
U.S. authorities said the company had engaged “in an effort to cover up their deception” and chose “the path of profit over candor by concealing material information.”.
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
There were more than 500 dignitaries in London this past Monday to attend Queen Elizabeth’s funeral. I was not among them, but as fate would have it, I was in London too. I was there for the Transporeon Summit to give a keynote presentation (I’ll share my takeaways from the event in a future post). Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 23, 2022).
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Labeling processes for inventory, asset management, receiving, shipping and pricing have typically been labor-intensive, error-ridden, and time-consuming. .
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
The intralogistics industry needs to keep pace with the rapidly changing markets and customer needs. As the long- standing intralogistics supplier, STILL is ahead of the game with a smart brand orientation, an expanded product portfolio and a focus on customised solutions. Key areas here are automation, alternative energies, circularity and service. “Not everything possible always makes sense,” states Frank Müller, Senior Vice President Brand Management, during this year’s STIL
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