Supply Chain and Logistics
JANUARY 28, 2022
C. H. Robinson is a well-established third-party logistics company, with close ties to academic communities of logistics experts, as well as broad contacts in the field. Their 2020 Annual Report shows revenues over $16 billion, and a $2.4 billion profit.
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 28, 2022
Beyond Cost Per Load with Felipe Capella. Felipe Capella and Joe Lynch discuss beyond cost per load. Felipe believes that while cost per load will continue to be important, savvy shippers will look for 3PLs who use technology and people to bring additional value to the shipping function. About Felipe Capella. Felipe Capella is President, COO and Co-founder of Loadsmart , a leading digital freight technology company.
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Shipsta
JANUARY 28, 2022
The logistics industry has taken some serious blows over the past two years. There’s been massive instability due to Covid-19, and port congestion has been causing crippling delays. So, it’s understandable if you’re feeling pretty negative right now.
Supply Chain and Logistics
JANUARY 28, 2022
The nice graphs here show that ocean carrier schedule reliability is extremely low, hovering between 30 and 40%. The COVID years of 2020 and 2021 have seen a remarkable drop from the 70% to 80% reliability of 2018 and 2019.
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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.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 28, 2022
Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with Doug Waggoner, CEO of Chicago-based Echo Global Logistics about various topics, including: inflation, the labor market, the state of the freight economy, Peak Season, and the trucking market, among others.
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Overdrive Online
JANUARY 28, 2022
The lawsuit, brought by the Teamsters union and safety groups, was put on hold last year for the change in administration. Also: Canadian truckers protesting vaccine mandate receive celebrity support.
NGT News
JANUARY 28, 2022
Werner Enterprises will begin validation and integration of Cummins Inc.’s recently announced 15-liter natural gas and 15-liter hydrogen internal combustion engines in its vehicles. Cummins will begin integrating these new powertrains in Werner trucks in the second half of 2022, starting with the 15-liter natural gas product. “Werner is a transportation leader focused on reducing […].
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 28, 2022
Communication and information management quickly became critical elements of every Pharma manufacturer and distributor's COVID response. There was - and is - a need to create an ecosystem so everyone in the chain can communicate quickly and clearly on the location and condition of shipments.
NGT News
JANUARY 28, 2022
The Automated Bus Consortium, a collective of U.S. transit agencies and departments of transportation, has released a request for proposals (RFP) to procure up to 70 full-size Level 4 automated buses. This is a designation of highly automated vehicles as defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Level 4 buses operate in pre-determined environments […].
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
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 28, 2022
A big snow storm is heading our way. Or so says the weatherman. They’ve been wrong before, you know. There are four shovels in our garage, but only one shoveler: me. My older kids are off at college, one will be away skiing this weekend, and my youngest daughter sometimes helps. Sometimes. My wife? She. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 28, 2022).
NGT News
JANUARY 28, 2022
Pioneer Power Solutions Inc. has received a $788,000 purchase order for its E-Boost mobile electric vehicle (EV) charging solution. E-Boost is a suite of smart, off-grid, mobile EV charging solutions, designed to meet the growing demand for flexible, mobile and temporary EV charging at events, military deployments, car dealerships, in roadside assistance situations or wherever […].
RasTrac
JANUARY 28, 2022
With the rapid advancement and accessibility of technology, automation is becoming ever more important to streamlining operations across all industries. If your fleet management strategy doesn’t already incorporate automation, then you’re seriously missing out on a valuable resource that can optimize your workflow and reduce the cost of your fleet operations.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 28, 2022
The key to implementing this new workforce of humans and robots is determining how work should be managed between humans and machines to garner the most success.
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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.
Overdrive Online
JANUARY 28, 2022
In this Overdrive Radio edition, veteran hauler and small fleet operator Harry Smith speaks to his passion for on-the-job training he's put into practice, skepticism about training regs going into place, and determination to move forward with the regs.
IoT World Today
JANUARY 28, 2022
U.S. automakers looking at an autonomous future, may want to keep an eye on discussions happening in the U.K. . The Law Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission is recommending drivers of self-driving cars should not be legally responsible for crashes. Rather, the onus should rest with the manufacturer. . Under the proposal, road offenses from missed traffic signals to serious crashes would prompt an in-use regulator to consult the automaker to find a solution for future i
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 28, 2022
International real estate firm Hines has reached a binding agreement for an off-market investment to acquire 20 logistics assets located between Emilia Romagna and Lombardy through the Italian fund HEVF II Italy managed by Prelios SGR on behalf of the Hines European Value Fund 2 (HEVF 2). The transaction involves the acquisition of the real estate portfolio from four different selling companies and the simultaneous 15-year lease of the same portfolio to Snatt Logistica Group, a leader in the thi
Locus
JANUARY 28, 2022
There was a time when calling a professional to clean or repair something in your home was considered a luxury. Compare this to 2022, when home services are no longer about just hiring domestic help and cooks. The pandemic has forced customers to spend more and more time indoors. And so everything, from personal grooming to financial services to pet services, are made available to us at our doorstep.
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IoT World Today
JANUARY 28, 2022
Bosch and Volkswagen are teaming up to accelerate autonomous vehicle development. . The collaboration of Bosch and Volkswagen’s Cariad will bring both partially and highly-automated driving features to Volkswagen vehicles. The two companies are developing a state-of-the art software platform as part of their collaboration. Cariad CEO Dirk Hilgenberg says automated driving is the key to the future of the industry. .
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 28, 2022
REMIRA , a supply chain specialist, and ROQQIO, an expert for omnichannel commerce software solutions, are merging under the enhanced REMIRA brand. With around 500 employees and a cumulative annual turnover of €50m, one of the largest software companies headquartered in Germany is created. By merging the Supply Chain Solutions and Omnichannel Commerce product worlds, REMIRA is creating with Unified Commerce an end-to-end solution that is completely focused on the behaviour of the end customer an
Freightera
JANUARY 28, 2022
See examples of our new LTL freight rates below, for 5 skids with the dimensions of 48 x 48 x 48”, 500lbs each, total weight 2500 lbs: From Anaheim, CA to Mississauga, ON. Was: $1,785.27 USD, now: $948.53 USD. From Pomona, CA to Montreal, QC. Was: $1,242.22 USD, now: $1,019.39 USD. From Rancho Cucamonga, CA to Woodbridge, ON. Was: $1,120.13 USD, now: $948.53 USD.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 28, 2022
Prologis , a leading developer and owner of logistics property in the UK, has acquired an additional building at its highly successful logistics park in Coventry, further strengthening its holdings in a core location. The 56,000 sq ft building, which is let to UK Flooring Direct until 2025, has been acquired for a consideration of £8m from a UK fund.
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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.
Odyssey Logistics
JANUARY 28, 2022
Powerful Nor’easter Expected to Impact the East Coast The National Weather Service has announced a powerful Nor’easter is expected to develop off the Mid-Atlantic coastline on Friday impacting eastern parts of the Northeast and New England this weekend. Numerous hazards are likely from heavy snow, with significant accumulations across eastern Long Island/New England, to gusty.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 28, 2022
A ground-breaking Sustainability Zone will be one of the major highlights at this year’s International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX 2022), when the UK logistics industry’s flagship event returns to the NEC, Birmingham, this September. Brand new for 2022, the IMHX Sustainability Zone will combine physical displays, augmented reality, and virtual reality demonstrations to give visitors a ‘deep dive’ into the many steps that companies operating in the supply chain space can take to make sure
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 28, 2022
Earlier this week, David Ortiz got the call from the Baseball Writers Association of America that he was the lone candidate elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. I could not be happier for him. Ortiz was a larger-than-life figure in the Boston sports scene for 14 years, with more memorable moments than anyone other baseball player I can think of. He was the hero of the curse-reversing 2004 team that came back from a 3-0 deficit to the Yankees in the ALCS with a walk-off homer and another walk-of
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 28, 2022
TX Logistik AB , Swedish subsidiary of the German TX Logistik AG, is expanding its domestic intermodal services in Sweden. As of 31st January 2022, the rail logistics company, which is part of the Mercitalia Group (Gruppo FS Italiane), will add a further connection between Trelleborg and Eskilstuna, around 100km west of Stockholm, to its network. The new block train will be operated as a company train for the Austrian full truckload specialist LKW Walter.
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
20Cube Logistics
JANUARY 28, 2022
One of the biggest scheduled disruptors in the supply chain domain is around the corner and that is the Chinese New Year. Also known as the Lunar New Year, this is the most important festival of China and marks the waning of winter, in the dawn of the spring season. The festive season is marked by merriment, homecoming and a widespread celebratory atmosphere.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 28, 2022
Atlantic Pacific Group has acquired Freedom Logistics UK Ltd , effective from 19th January 2022. Freedom Logistics is a Heathrow-based international logistics supplier that predominantly has been providing air freight, warehousing and logistics services for 15 years. In support of global logistics and niche services, including specialising in temperature controlled cool-chain services, Freedom operates from its own warehousing unit in Feltham, with the ability to collect and deliver using its ow
WorkWave
JANUARY 28, 2022
Time To Read: 4 minutes. In a world where nearly 60% of the global population has access to the internet , technology is rapidly on the rise. Today, users create nearly 2.5 quintillion bytes of data each day and distribute it across social media, messaging, email, and other online platforms. Many people now have a strong appetite for digital content and instant gratification.
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