Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Peak season is upon us, and eTailers and their customers are looking forward to the holiday shopping season. There’s another thing, however, that eTailers should have in their sights: the holiday shipping season, including the cut-off dates of the major parcel carriers. In this article, we’ll tell you what those dates are and why they matter to your business.
Supply Chain and Logistics
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Recent data show that trucking costs are still rising, but not as fast as before. One interesting fact is the decline in Midwest trucking volume. Auto makers have cut production by 30%, and the Midwest is struggling economically.
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Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Recent supply chain disruptions are forcing organizations to challenge the prevailing wisdom and look for newer approaches to decision making. The simultaneous shocks to demand and supply, and the magnitude of these shocks are not something the world ever experienced. The demand patterns significantly shifted in terms of the product and channel mix.
Food Logistics
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Automating drivers’ tasks will provide in-roads to the industry for newcomers, make the job more attractive to enter for the next generation of truck drivers and ultimately make the job safer and more productive at the same time.
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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 21, 2021
As the role of technology continues to evolve in the supply chain, where does human expertise fit into the equation?
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Logistics Management
OCTOBER 21, 2021
That is not a secret, not when ostensibly everywhere you look there are signs of supply chain disruption just about anywhere. “Anywhere” can be loosely defined along the lines of things like port congestion, truck driver availability, equipment-related challenges (think containers and chassis), among a whole host of others, to be sure.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Kenneth Roberts, chair of the construction law group with Venable LLP, explains why the need for an infrastructure bill now is dire — but will the promised funds for construction and maintenance actually materialize?
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Company officials said that this investment—for these two service centers, which cumulatively account for 238,872 square-feet and add 144,875 square-feet of improved working space compared to its previous facilities—helps to establish what it described as more conveniently located and spacious facilities that will boost shipment capacity and also enable faster shipment processing, to provide earlier deliveries for local customers.
Truck News
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Would-be truck drivers can expect more time with their trainers in B.C. Canada’s westernmost province is the latest jurisdiction to officially establish mandatory entry-level training standards for truck drivers, and has set a higher threshold in the process. Before earning a licence, the province’s trainees must spend at least 140 hours in classrooms and with […].
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
OCTOBER 21, 2021
This webcast will cover key concepts and insights in the area of Logistics Cost to Serve and highlight best practices that are highly relevant during supply chain crisis events.
IoT World Today
OCTOBER 21, 2021
PepsiCo deployed a smart, wearable device to thousands of workers in 34 of its Frito-Lay manufacturing plants and now is seeing results by reduced productivity losses caused by incorrect working postures. The connected technology reduced sprain injuries and strain by 19%, according to a study by Kinetic, supplier of the Reflex wearable. Employees are prompted when they perform a risky maneuver, and the data collected from the workforce is intended to help identify hotspots for posture-related in
NGT News
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Twelve organizations and individuals were honored at Natural Gas Vehicles for America’s (NGVAmerica) 2021 Industry Summit and Annual Meeting for their contributions toward the advancement of natural gas as a transportation fuel. These annual awards are awarded to nominees from all stakeholder segments, including, but not limited to, NGV industry equipment and service suppliers, policymakers, […].
Trux
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Contractors, material producers, brokers and fleet owners are facing an uphill battle these days. Supply chain delays, labor shortages, and COVID-19 have severely impacted the industry. Can somebody help these businesses catch a break?
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.
NGT News
OCTOBER 21, 2021
EO Charging, a provider of technology-enabled turnkey solutions for electric vehicle (EV) fleets, has launched a dedicated eBus division and software platform to support the electrification of bus fleets and the drive by local and national governments to reach clean air targets. EO has appointed Keith Watson, former senior director at Alexander Dennis Ltd., an […].
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Omnitracs recently released its “Delivering on Demand: Consumer 2021 Insights Survey” examining the impact of the pandemic and future of last mile delivery.
NGT News
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Allison Transmission, a designer and manufacturer of conventional, electric hybrid and fully electric vehicle propulsion solutions, is participating in the initial public offering (IPO) of Jing-Jin Electric (JJE), an electric motor, inverter and integrated electrified propulsion system company. As part of JJE’s upcoming IPO at The Science and Technology Innovation (STAR) Board on the Shanghai […].
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 21, 2021
CEVA Logistics, a third-party logistics provider, announced the opening of a new office in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, further extending its responsive logistics services in Central Asia.
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Logistics Management
OCTOBER 21, 2021
The report’s shipment index value—at 124.6—increased 1.5% compared to the second quarter (down from a 4.4% growth rate, from the first quarter to the second quarter) and increased 2.4% annually. On a year-to-date basis, through the first three quarters of 2021, shipments are up 1.1% annually. And the third quarter freight spend reading—at 246.8—was up 5.6% compared to the first quarter (down from a 10.1% increase, from the first quarter to the second quarter) and saw a 32.6% annual increase.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Turvo Inc., a supply chain software company, announced a partnership with supply chain risk assessment and analytics platform Everstream Analytics.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Learn more on how shippers can follow best practices ensuring business continuity despite the surge in spot rates, limited capacity, and other factors disruption supply chains.
Turvo
OCTOBER 21, 2021
What’s in the article: This blog covers the following topics : How the price rise has impacted businesses during the pandemic . Reason for the drastic increase in freight prices . The impact of the container vessel shortage . Probable events that will lead to a downfall in freight prices. In recent months, businesses and shippers have been plagued with abnormally high freight rates.
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.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Download this new white paper, RFID in the Supply Chain Today, to explore the benefits and ROI of using RFID.
RPA Labs
OCTOBER 21, 2021
As the world dealt with the pandemic, the supply chain talent shortage became woefully apparent and the effects disrupted businesses and consumers alike. Familiar fast-paced processes ground to a near halt almost immediately. The job market for drivers continued to decline throughout2020 while demand soared. Now, with same-day deliveries and faster shipping demands, finding talent for the logistics labor force is more complex than ever.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 21, 2021
While pandemic restrictions have loosened compared to a year ago, COVID-19 has not gone away entirely, and neither has the strength of today's truckload market.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Americans should buy their holiday gifts early this year, as the container glut plaguing ports and the supply chain will persist through at least year-end, the head of California’s Port of Long Beach said.
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Logistics Management
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Download this report and learn the keys to becoming a shipper of choice to keep your business moving.
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Slovakian start-up Aicobotix launched an upgraded version of its QiCHECK Solutions recognition system at the recent WOF Expo in Bratislava. QiCHECK-2 uses a camera for object recognition and the entire system learns on the spot based on the recognition of good samples. In this way, the conformity of the product, assembly, type and quality can be checked by accurate comparison with good samples.
Compactor Management Company
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Did the thought of teaching sustainability to your kids ever occur to you? If not, then it’s time for you to think in that direction. Looking at the environmental hazards and climate change that the world is facing right now, it’s vital to imbibe the sense of maintaining a clean and green environment in our future generations. But how to do that?
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