RasTrac

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Verizon recently conducted a survey of over 600 fleet management professionals and they came up with some major trends to look out for in 2023. Their main findings included electronic vehicle (EV) adoption, fighting false claims with video, and using asset tracking to enhance equipment and trailer performance. In this article we’ll dive a little deeper into some other trends we see on the horizon for fleet management in the new year.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Jake Medwell and Joe Lynch discuss the 8VC story. Jake is a Founding Partner at 8VC , an early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Austin, TX with offices in San Francisco, New York City, and Boston. About Jake Medwell. Jake is a serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist who has spent his life building and scaling companies. He is a co-founder and partner at 8VC, a 6B AUM venture capital fund based in Austin, TX. 8VC is the leading logistics tech investing firm and has led deals in Proj

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Earlier this month, one of my guests on Talking Logistics said, “Supply chain and logistics professionals have wanted a seat at the C-suite table for a long time. Nobody said, however, that it would be the hot seat.” Whether it’s figuring out how to “do more with less” due to labor constraints, preparing for potential. Read more. The post Top 10 Talking Logistics Posts in 2022 (Plus Indago & Other Highlights) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Uncommon Goods can experience sales spikes during its typical six-week peak period of up to 10 times the average volumes in Q1 and Q3, and typically does two-thirds of its business in Q4.

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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.

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Overdrive Online

DECEMBER 21, 2022

That doesn't necessarily mean sourcing difficulties, particularly for 24.5s in low-profile sizes, will get better fast. Production of the 24.5 took something of a backseat to the more widespread 22.5 over the course of the pandemic's supply chain snarls.

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Truck News

DECEMBER 21, 2022

What is Christmas like for you and your family? My family has our main celebration on Christmas Eve. For as long as I can remember, we would gather at my mom and dad’s house in Georgetown, Ont., on Dec. 24. We enjoy tasty appetizers, a hearty meal, a Scotch tasting, singing carols, opening presents, sharing […].

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 21, 2022

There are a variety of options available for fleets seeking to outsource their maintenance. Choosing the wrong provider, however, could have dire consequences.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Statistics show that carriers using cargo sensors experience an improvement in turnaround times for trailer assets – a much-needed benefit as average facility dwell times have increased by 7% since April.

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Inflating tires to match loads provides the best conditions for optimal treadwear, but it also requires a higher level of maintenance. There are a lot of misconceptions about load and inflation pressure that can help fleets increase efficiency.

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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

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NGT News

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Enel X Way, the Enel Group’s company dedicated to electric mobility, and the Volkswagen Group have launched their equally owned joint venture Ewiva, which aims to accelerate the uptake of electric mobility in Italy promoting the deployment of a reliable and capillary high-power charging (HPC) network across the country. This announcement and opening of Ewiva’s […].

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 21, 2022

With laws enforcing human rights in the supply chain, leaders will need to rethink how they are deriving value from their human-rights and supply chain due diligence programs.

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NGT News

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The United States Postal Service expects to acquire at least 66,000 battery electric delivery vehicles as part of its 106,000-vehicle acquisition plan for deliveries between now and 2028. The vehicles purchased as part of this anticipated plan will begin to replace the Postal Service’s aging delivery fleet of over 220,000 vehicles. The Postal Service anticipates […].

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 21, 2022

What is a "smart" warehouse? And is it here already, or a vision of the future? Dan Gilmore, chief marketing officer of Softeon, has answers.

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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.

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NGT News

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The Canadian government has released proposed regulations to reduce emissions from the nation’s transportation as part of a key component of the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan. It puts Canada on a path to achieve at least a 40% reduction in emissions by 2030. The government will officially launch a formal 75-day consultation period upon their […].

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Commercial Carrier Journal

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Servicing the Southwestern U.S. with 400-plus trucks, Outwest Express specializes in managing Mexican cross-border logistics.

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NGT News

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Gov. JB Pritzker has signed an amendment to the Reimagining Electric Vehicles in Illinois Act into law, further incentivizing electric vehicle (EV) production across the state. “Here in Illinois, we are leading the electric vehicle revolution,” says Gov. Pritzker. “This REV amendment signing sends a clear message to EV manufacturers that we are the best […].

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The ATA’s advanced Seasonally Adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index, for November, came in at 114.7 (2015=100), down 2.5% compared to October’s 117.6 reading, and eked out a 0.8% annual increase, marking its 15th consecutive annual monthly gain. The ATA’s not seasonally-adjusted (NSA) index, which represents the change in tonnage actually hauled by fleets before any seasonal adjustment and the metric ATA says fleets should benchmark their levels with, came in at 114.6 in November, down 4.6%

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Overdrive Online

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Toll roads are increasing in scope and price, and with fuel prices as high as they've been, it's a calculation every owner-operator should have their eyes on. Here are some of the options these seasoned owner-ops and small fleet owners have chosen.

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Preliminary numbers from ACT Research show net orders defying expectations of a slowdown for the month, staying 22% above November 2021 but falling 17% from October's lofty level.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2022

As discussed over the past eight months on More Than Shipping, support to reach a carbon neutral future for the shipping industry by the year 2050 has grown. This support continued has continued to grow in recent weeks, as a couple large emerging economies have joined forces with the wealthy nations as well as the climate vulnerable nations in the Pacific.

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Great Dane President Dean Engelage will succeed current CEO Bill Crown effective Jan. 1, while EVP of engineering Rick Mullininx will become the new president and chief operating officer of the trailer manufacturer.

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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The state-owned railway operator SNCF was forced to cancel one in three TGV high-speed trains because of strikes.

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Not every technology is right for every fleet, but there are steps fleets can take today to improve. And it’s important to remember that getting more miles from a gallon of diesel is a step in a fleet’s decarbonization journey.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 21, 2022

What is Internal Logistics: Importance, Elements and Examples | Image Source: Google Images. If you are wondering what internal logistics is and what role it plays in guaranteeing the supply chain in any company, in this article we will tell you everything you need to know about it. What is internal logistics? To answer what internal logistics is, it is necessary to first understand what logistics is in general.

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Fuel-efficient fleets understand that good fuel economy starts with the spec’ing process.

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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

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Offering super-fast charging and lower total cost of ownership than IC and lead acid battery alternatives, BYD’s range of zero-emission Iron-Phosphate battery-powered forklifts have proved to be the perfect recipe for a sustainable food products specialist in Northern Ireland. For intense operations such as those at Devenish’s Belfast facility, there’s an attractive alternative to increasingly expensive and often impractical diesel, gas and lead acid battery-powered forklifts in the form of BYD’

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Shippers turned to the spot market in the latter half of November to reduce the risk of disruptions, but rates continued their monthslong slide, according to a new DAT Freight & Analytics report on the month.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Efforts to close the $1.7tn annual global trade finance gap are gaining traction, especially in the small-to-medium-enterprise (SME) sector, with DP World announcing that its platform has received requests for more than $600m in credit limits. DP World Trade Finance offers businesses of every size a quick and simple route to secure the capital they need to trade in global markets.

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