The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
The Freight Caviar Story with Paul Jaroslawski. Paul Jaroslawski and Joe Lynch discuss the Freight Caviar story. Paul is the Founder & President of Freight Caviar , a company that brings humor to the logistics industry through memes and videos, along with a podcast and newsletter that focuses on Eastern European outsourcing and the Freight Tech scene.
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
S upply chain planning requires constraints to be mapped. This configuration screen shows how Solvyouo maps transportation constraints. Supply chain management has been in the news. Because of the pandemic and resulting product shortages, the topic has never been more discussed. But the intricacies of supply chain management are beyond the grasp of most.
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Food Logistics
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
As disruptions continue to, well, disrupt the supply chain, it has never been a better time to roll out unconventional operation ideas. By the end of this ordeal, there will be a New Normal for the last-mile sector.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
In past blogs, we have discussed different types of manufacturing – discrete and process. Discrete manufacturing makes distinct ‘things’, process manufacturing makes ‘stuff’ (for example, fertilizer). There is a third type that combines both discrete and process production – mixed-mode manufacturing. Operating and planning for mixed-mode production is complex and requires an enterprise system that specifically caters for the unique process and issues of mixed-mode manufac
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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
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Counterfeiting can happen to any company, especially those with poor supply chain visibility. How can brands and retailers ensure the authenticity of their products?
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Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
When the U.S. last auctioned big plots of ocean to companies that wanted to build offshore wind farms a few years ago, it raked in a then-record-setting haul of $405 million. That’s set to be obliterated Wednesday, when two dozen companies compete to bid on lease areas off the coasts of New York and New Jersey as the scramble to decarbonize the nation’s electric grid heats up.
NGT News
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Kenworth Truck Co. says Jack Khudikyan, owner of AJR Trucking and MDB Transportation, has ordered 15 Kenworth T680E and 10 Kenworth K270E battery electric vehicles (EV) from Inland Kenworth – Montebello. It marks the largest Kenworth battery EV order placed to date. AJR Trucking is a U.S. Postal Service contract carrier based in Los Angeles. […].
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Juan Cazorla, head of the Transportation and Logistics Specialized Industry Group of Regions Bank, offers both a short-term and long-term outlook for the transportation and logistics industry.
NGT News
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
The Lion Electric Co. has entered into an agreement with Cox Automotive Mobility to provide rapid response service to Lion customers throughout the United States. The partnership comes following a successful pilot program between the two companies that began in 2021. The agreement gives Lion customers access to Cox Automotive Mobility’s 25 maintenance service centers, […].
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
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Global firms from mining to fashion risk massive compensation payouts in a proposed European Union crackdown on human-rights abuses and environmental breaches set to be unveiled this week.
NGT News
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor company, has unveiled new automotive microcontrollers (MCUs) optimized for electric vehicles (EV) and centralized (domain and zonal) electronic architectures. They enable EVs to become more affordable, drive further and charge faster. In current EVs, high-efficiency SiC-based (silicon carbide) power modules enable the greatest driving range and faster charging.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
President Biden announced the U.S. will give $35 million to MP Materials Corp. to process heavy rare earth elements in Southern California as part of a bigger push to challenge foreign dominance in a critical field.
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
For every myth about running a private fleet, there is a corresponding reality of how dedicated contract carriage can step in and perform just as well as the private fleet. Find out which myths have been busted.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his government will retain emergency powers for at least a few more days because of ongoing threats, even after police cleared all blockades across the country.
PLS Logistics
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
We saw how vaccine mandates affected truck rates, airline transportation purchases, future supply chain predictions, and more. Check out January’s transportation updates for the shipping industry if you missed them.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
The measures approved Monday are meant to cut off funding to protest leaders and to pressure trucking companies to prevent their semis from being used again in blockades.
MTS Logistics
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Continuous technological progress has prompted the shipping industry to increasingly move toward its digital transformation over the years and embrace various initiatives to benefit supply chain actors, enable performance monitoring, and offer improved decision?support tools. In the wake of the industrial digitalization strategy, key actors have adopted and implemented such solutions that aim to upgrade conventional freight containers with onboard tracking and monitoring capabilities, security d
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This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.
Food Logistics
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Here's how the ongoing labor and driver shortage and advancements in driver safety measures impact growth in autonomous vehicles in the trucking space.
RasTrac
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
As a fleet operations manager, you’re likely looking for ways to make your asset tracking solutions work more efficiently for you and your organization. The good news is that if you’re using an equipment tracking solution, such as global positioning system (GPS) tracking software and GPS tracking devices, you’re already on your way to improving your efficiency!
Blue Grace Logistics
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
From leveraging bottlenecks to launching malware attacks, criminals are targeting the supply chain. Here’s how to keep your freight—and information—safe. Inbound Logistics. Helen Mann. Jan 31, 2022. In the second quarter of 2021, cargo theft experienced a 253% increase by value. How’s this for scary? In the second quarter of 2021, cargo theft experienced a 253% increase by value, according to Sensitech’s quarterly Cargo Theft Intelligence Report.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
The cost of marine fuel is up 23% since the beginning of the year.
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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
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Toyota Material Handling UK has helped the award-winning premium snack producer, Burts Snacks, to reduce intralogistics costs and achieve significant handling efficiency gains across its business. During a review of the company’s materials handling operation, Toyota identified that by replacing counterbalance machines with multi-functional reach trucks capable of operating outside a building, Burts Snacks could not only reduce the number of forklifts within its fleet – with a resultant dro
Conger
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
If you’re wondering what a forklift load center is, you’re in the right place. Because this article explains everything you know about them, including: What and where the load center is. How to calculate forklift load centers. How to determine how much a forklift can lift. And much more! Let’s dive in! Table of Contents. How Forklifts Work: The “Seesaw” Analogy.
Logistics Business Magazine
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
One year after the start of construction, Garbe Industrial Real Estate GmbH has completed a new central warehouse for the hagebau Group in Walsrode, Lower Saxony (Germany). The property, with a total area of around 43,000 sq m, has now been officially handed over to the logistics subsidiary of the building materials and DIY store cooperation. Its omnichannel and logistics activities are to be bundled in Walsrode in the future.
Odyssey Logistics
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
The National Weather Service has announced a very active weather pattern is expected this week and the first of possibly two winter storms will impact the Central, Southern and Eastern U.S. the next couple of days. Heavy snow and ice will wallop much of the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes, while severe thunderstorms with. Continue Reading. The post Weather Related Service Update: A Large Winter Storm the Next Couple of Days appeared first on Odyssey Logistics & Technology.
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
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Konecranes ’ latest digital solutions allow lift trucks customers to monitor the status and usage of their assets. They can act upon different conditions, reducing equipment downtime and scheduling operations activities with just a few mouse clicks, using the yourKONECRANES Customer portal. Today, the majority of Konecranes customers are operating with smart connected equipment.
Logistics Business Magazine
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
In its anniversary year, ORBIS Europe , an international manufacturer of reusable transport packaging , continued its growth path in the European market. “With a strong demand for durable, innovative and sustainable solutions in the market, our transport packaging solutions really hit the mark,” says Jürgen Krahé Senior Commercial Director EMEA. “Green logistics is more important than ever.
Logistics Business Magazine
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Internal logistics control is still often based on pen and paper and print-outs from WMS and ERP. These time-consuming procedures cost a lot of money, have numerous disadvantages and entail inefficient operations, such as the incorrect placing of products and random driving around of forklifts. So how to get rid of these, while staying in control of ongoing operations?
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