Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 19, 2023
Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from Open Sky Group and offers tips for removing wasted time in your operations. “Time keeps on slippin, slippin, slippin…” That’s an opening line from a Steve Miller song, Fly Like an Eagle.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 19, 2023
Location data, digitization, and sustainability initiatives will contribute to accuracy, predictability and carbon efficiency this year.
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Logistics Management
JANUARY 19, 2023
Randolph, Mass.-based RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, a provider of intermodal, distribution, and logistics services, said earlier this week it has acquired Houston-based regional intermodal service provider The Transporter Inc. A purchase price was not disclosed. The Transporter will now be known as Transporter Intermodal Logistics, a division of RoadOne.
NGT News
JANUARY 19, 2023
Proterra Inc. is concentrating electric bus and battery manufacturing at its larger South Carolina production facilities following an exit from the company’s City of Industry, Calif., plant by the end of 2023. The company’s decision to consolidate electric bus and battery production in South Carolina does not affect Proterra’s operations at its corporate headquarters in […] The post Proterra Moves Electric Bus Manufacturing to South Carolina Facilities appeared first on NGT News.
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3PL Insights
JANUARY 19, 2023
It’s been a great year at Evans. As a fourth-generation company, we are incredibly proud to be experiencing unprecedented growth. As we enter our 94 th year, the future is bright. I am grateful for the employees, customers, and partners that have made 2022 possible. Here are a few highlights that led to our success. One of the most noteworthy highlights of 2022 was our expansion.
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Talking Logistics
JANUARY 19, 2023
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. In this November 2021 post from SAP’s blog, Xuan-Yen To highlights how Supply Chain Planning has changed and improved over the years.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 19, 2023
A means of speeding up payment for services, factoring can help small to midsized carriers reduce overhead and increase margins.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 19, 2023
Explore how Hikvision’s Line Haul Management Solution boosts productivity, improves safety and minimizes transportation risks.
Overdrive Online
JANUARY 19, 2023
The U.S. economy hasn't seen hikes in the fed-funds target interest rate like 2022's in well more than a decade. With those hikes flowing into commercial truck loans, this closer look at impacts illustrates the value of long-term lender relationships.
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
JANUARY 19, 2023
Rail carloads—at 244,171—saw a 4.2% annual gain, and intermodal containers and trailers—at 241,829 units—fell 7%.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 19, 2023
Smaller retailers also see Robinson-Patman as a salve for another irritant: seeing empty shelves at their stores while larger rivals have plenty of merchandise.
Freightquote
JANUARY 19, 2023
Shipment quoting is simple at Freightquote. Use our expert tips for accurate quotes from multiple, vetted carriers.
Bulk Connection
JANUARY 19, 2023
Is 2023 the year where the supply chain finally settles down, or are we in for more instability? To get a read on how things currently stand and where an expert thinks things are headed, we sat down with Bulk Connection’s VP of Operations, Andrew Scibelli, for a Q&A session.
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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.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 19, 2023
The Port of Liverpool has been ranked as the UK’s top port for port-centric logistics potential in a new industry study. Property adviser Knight Frank analysed and ranked 41 UK ports based on 13 criteria, assessing their potential for future logistics investment and development, in its latest Future Gazing report. The Port of Liverpool topped its table, after the port ranked first for forecast export growth and was placed in the top ten percent for access to consumer markets, skilled labour, ava
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 19, 2023
It’s time to reassess just-in-time inventory management.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 19, 2023
The IFOY organisation has announced the finalists for the IFOY AWARD 2023. Among a total of 39 applicants, 23 intralogistics providers from seven countries made it to the finals with 25 products and solutions, including seven start-ups. They will compete in the IFOY audit at the end of March, which will again take place in Dortmund in 2023 as part of the TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS. “The audit of the IFOY finalists promises a spectacular setting this year.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 19, 2023
Although Macron lost his outright majority in June’s parliamentary election, the conservative Republicains party has said it could back the pension bill under certain conditions.
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Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 19, 2023
Logisnext UK Ltd is delighted to announce that the brand UniCarriers is now replaced in the UK by Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks. This change is part of the European strategy of the company’s owner, Mitsubishi Logisnext Europe (MLE). Since the acquisition of UniCarriers Corporation Ltd. back in 2017, Mitsubishi Logisnext Group has applied the strategy of ensuring that all wholly owned subsidiaries are taking Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks branded products to market in Europe.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 19, 2023
A Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) aggregates the purchasing volume of its members for various goods and services and develops contracts with suppliers through which members may buy at group prices and terms.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 19, 2023
Photoneo Brightpick Group, the parent company of Photoneo, a leading provider of robotic vision sensors and intelligence software, and Brightpick, a leading provider of warehouse automation solutions for ecommerce and grocery order fulfilment, has announced it has raised an additional $19 million to complete a $40 million Series B. Taiwania Capital led this most recent round, which also included follow-on investments by prior Series B lead investors IPM Group and Alpha Intelligence Capital.
10xLogistics
JANUARY 19, 2023
I want to discuss some thoughts I have on scenario planning and why I think this skill is the future of supply chain management and planning. But first, let’s cover one thing and that is something you have to come to grips with: YOU ARE WRONG. As great supply chain managers, we all like to show how great we are with math and how great we are with developing algorithms to come up with “the number”.
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Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 19, 2023
Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies, announced today that three new refrigerated trailers featuring the Advancer AxlePower energy recovery system started operations in the Netherlands. The three trailers are part of the TIP Group’s fleet and are operated by Herbert SAS, Tielbeke Transport B.V. and Wezenberg Transport B.V. delivering for Albert Heijn, the largest supermarket chain in the Netherlands.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 19, 2023
Tech firms laid off more than 150,000 workers globally in 2022, with a further 38,800 layoffs already announced in 2023.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 19, 2023
KRL, a UK and Ireland based multimodal freight-forwarding business, move into 2023 by announcing two highly significant appointments to support its exciting development plans. David Flaherty becomes Operations Director UK & IE, and Greig Allan becomes Commercial Director UK and IE. Both are internal promotions of longstanding highly valued employees who have shown clear dedication to the company and its mission, and bring great experience into their important new roles. “We are thrille
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 19, 2023
How can we tell that the logistics industry holds so much promise for investors? It’s where the money is.
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Odyssey Logistics
JANUARY 19, 2023
Dear Valued Customers, Due to inclement weather in the Gulf of Alaska, Midnight Sun NB voyage 23009 is expected to depart Tacoma Thursday evening. We anticipate an arrival in Anchorage on Monday, January 23 with an 0700 work-start. Please see our terminal hours of operation below. Tacoma Terminal Thursday, January 19 Trailer Gate 0800-2300 –. Continue Reading The post Alaska Service Announcement: Midnight Sun Delayed Anchorage Arrival appeared first on Odyssey Logistics & Technology.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 19, 2023
Wayfair, Amazon, Peloton Interactive and other companies saw business surge but are now slashing jobs.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 19, 2023
Manhattan Associates has unveiled its vision for an RFID-powered store. Manhattan Active® Omni suite has expanded its support of RFID tags for automating and streamlining the inventory counting, receiving, picking, checkout, return and exchange processes. With this new solution, retailers can make more accurate promises, increase conversion rates and maximise inventory exposure for selling.
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