Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
GXO Logistics recently briefed Logistics Viewpoints ( ARC ) on its recent operating progress and its formula for success. I was familiar with GXO as the former logistics segment of XPO and knew about select examples of its warehouse automation investments. But I was not well-informed on the breadth and depth of the company’s warehouse technology investments or the overarching technology strategy.
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Supply Chain: Cash or Trash with Seth Page. Seth Page and Joe Lynch discuss supply chain: cash or trash. Seth is the COO of ThroughPut.ai , an artificial intelligence (AI) supply chain pioneer that enables companies to detect, prioritize and alleviate dynamic operational bottlenecks in real-time. Webinar – Demand Planning in VUCA Times with Ali Raza.
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Shipsta
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Freight procurement is a tough job, even without the additional hurdles multinational corporations (MNCs) face.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
The electronics industry has experienced dramatic changes on the customer and supplier side in the last 18 months – from sudden purchasing changes by customers to shortages of parts and components from suppliers. Given the radical changes of the pandemic, one strategic question electronics manufacturers should be asking themselves is whether they are prepared for further changes in the coming five to ten years.
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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
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
With the holidays approaching, it’s a great time to relax and lighten things up. There is no better way to celebrate our industry this season than to reflect on some of the great trucking tunes and flicks out there. Here’s what’s on my playlist this year. Best trucking tunes Johnny Cash, I’ve Been Everywhere (1996) […].
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Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
The sculpted and sleek 5700XE – XE is for Extreme Efficiency – was Western Star's official attempt at an aero-tractor.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
The 21st Century has seen tremendous innovation in supply chain technology driven by the internet, web services, mobile technologies, GPS, cloud computing, and so many other developments. What is the next evolution in supply chain technology? What factors are driving it and why is this important for supply chain professionals? Those are the main questions.
Envase Technologies
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Envase and Envase President Jim Hickman Sponsor Maritime & Intermodal Topgolf Charity Night. There are companies and people who say they stand for helping the world around them, and then there are the people and companies that actually do. Recently Envase and Envase President, Jim Hickman, jointly sponsored the second annual Maritime & Intermodal Topgolf Charity Night supporting two charities doing essential work in the community.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Hyzon Motors Inc., a supplier of hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles (EV), and TC Energy Corp. are collaborating on the development, construction, operation and ownership of hydrogen production facilities (hubs) across North America. The hydrogen production facilities will be used to meet hydrogen fuel cell EV demand by focusing on low-to-negative carbon intensity hydrogen from […].
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
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Leadership for the Washington, D.C.-based Coalition for America’s Gateways and Trade Corridors (CAGTC) praised the recent passing of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure authorization that the House of Representatives signed off on late last week, following the Senate doing the same over the summer, which now awaits President Biden’s signature before becoming official.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
SCA and Scania are developing the first electric timber truck with a technical capability of up to 80 tons total weight. The vehicle is a sustainable transport solution enabled through another close cooperation between Scania and a progressive customer. The new battery electric vehicle (EV) is capable of total weights of up to 64 tons […]. The post Scania, SCA Collaborate on First Electric Timber Truck appeared first on NGT News.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
The Clydebank Declaration on green shipping was unveiled Wednesday at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland, and signed by 19 nations including the U.S., U.K., Japan, France and Germany.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Booster, a tech-enabled energy delivery service, and Renewable Energy Group, a producer and provider of lower carbon fuels, are teaming up to provide mobile delivery of renewable diesel, biodiesel and blended fuels to fleets. The Booster/REG collaboration makes low-carbon fuels more accessible to clients, with convenient mobile fueling services provided by Booster.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
As we’ve learned in the last year, any disruption – big or small – across the network of suppliers can create a huge disruption for a business. J oin SAP to learn the 5 key requirements and tenants of developing and implementing a Resilient Digital Supply chain in your organization.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Allison Transmission has completed the installation of a new e-axle production assembly line at Allison’s electric axle development and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Mich. This production line integrates automated assembly features and will manufacture Allison’s eGen Power series of fully integrated electric axles, as Allison prepares to progressively increase output of pilot builds.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
enVista Corp., a global software, consulting, managed services and automation firm, announced that it has launched a new Shipment Experience Management Solution.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Earlier this summer, Danish authorities granted Siemens Gamesa’s Brande Hydrogen test site status as an official regulatory test zone, allowing activities here to operate outside the existing electricity regulations and enabling research into how to develop an island-mode capable system of offshore hydrogen production at turbine level. The pilot project now celebrates a new milestone,?
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Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
One of the things that makes supply chain management so complex and challenging is that there are so many dimensions to it. One of those dimensions is inbound logistics and supplier management, which often doesn’t get as much attention as the outbound side. What are the main challenges companies face with supplier management and the. Read more Supplier Management: An Important Piece of Your Digital Transformation Puzzle.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Universal Technical Institute’s (UTI) program curriculum had been updated to include new hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) technician coursework, initially at its California campuses. This is a step in UTI’s overall EV strategy, which includes further expansion of EV content in the core automotive technology curriculum, enhancing manufacturer specific advanced training programs (MSAT) with several […].
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
American workers are hoping that the tight pandemic labor market will translate into better pay. It might just mean robots take their jobs instead.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Nuvve Holding Corp. plans to install and commission up to 200 Nuvve V2G DC 125 kW fast-charging stations with dual dispensers at Blue Bird Corp.‘s delivery facility in Fort Valley in Georgia. This will create a V2G hub that will help optimize the utilization of electric buses and allow them to act as energy storage […]. The post Nuvve, Blue Bird Plan V2G Factory Hub for EV Utilization as Energy Storage Assets appeared first on NGT News.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
The pandemic has driven substantial changes in industries worldwide, including an increasing dependence on the technology of self-service kiosks.
Shippeo
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
If you’re a passionate writer then you know that having a dedicated time just for writing is one of the things that lifts up your spirit and boosts your creativity. However, everyday life duties and responsibilities just get in the way of that. Take a look at these incredible writing retreats for a much needed […]. The post Incredible Writing Retreats to Attend in 2022 appeared first on Kotobee Blog.
MTS Logistics
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Blockchain can be defined as a system which records information in a way that makes it impossible to change based on its unique encrypting method where a unique code is assigned to each piece of data. The recording and distribution of digital information is the main goal of blockchain technology, but it builds in ways to avoid the editing of data in the future.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Lytica Inc., a provider of electronic component spend analytics and risk intelligence using real customer data, announced the launch of the Trends plug-in for its SupplyLens Pro platform.
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
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
In light of COP26 taking place in Glasgow, Eddie Capel (pictured), CEO of supply chain software solution provider Manhattan Associates , looks at the importance of sustainable supply chains. Over the last two centuries, the worldwide economy has experienced prolonged and sustained growth. Over the same period, this process of economic growth has been accompanied by?
Locus
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
The first event that comes to mind when we speak of global shopping events is, easily, Black Friday. But few know that there is a shopping event even bigger than that. International Singles’ Day, also known as Double 11, or 11.11 or Bachelor’s Day is currently the single largest event in the world—over double the size Black Friday and Cyber Monday put together.
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Handheld Group , a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, has announced a new version of its NAUTIZ X9 PDA: an ultra-rugged enterprise handheld built for fieldwork in the most challenging outdoor and industrial environments. With an upgraded platform, the Nautiz X9 Android rugged handheld runs Android 11 and is Android Enterprise Recommended (AER).
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