The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 15, 2021
The Warehousing Crisis with Chuck Coxhead. Chuck Coxhead and Joe Lynch discuss the warehousing crisis. Chuck is the Director of Sales & Marketing at Procensis , a leading mobility solutions provider focused on the latest technologies to help you achieve the most effective workflows on the distribution and manufacturing floor. About Chuck Coxhead.
Supply Chain and Logistics
OCTOBER 15, 2021
The last mile is problematic for customer delivery. Amazon’s enthusiasm for ever faster delivery is causing some pain for the company. Maybe it’s the driver shortage? The Amazon lockers, or collection points, are one way of reducing pain.
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Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 15, 2021
I just read an interesting article about Chris Johnson, former top sales executive at Apple and CEO of JC Penney. It seems that Mr. Johnson is on a quest to “remake the retail world” as he takes his new company public. The company in question is Enjoy, and it runs mobile retail stores for its partners. Mr. Johnson sees the company as a combination of white-glove delivery service and an army of door-to-door salespeople.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Global disruptions, trucking capacity, fulfillment, and production fluctuations abound in our ever-changing supply chain dynamic. Join us for an open conversation about the real difference innovative engineering solutions and excellence in project management can make your organization for 2022.
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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
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Commerce reported that September retail sales, at $625.4 billion, were up 0.7% compared to August and up 13.9% annually. And it added that total retail sales, from July through September, saw a 14.9% annual increase compared to the same period a year ago.
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Overdrive Online
OCTOBER 15, 2021
After growing at one time to as many as 12 dump trucks and a half-dozen owner-operators, owner Scott Hoewing decided to scale back on the dump trucks due to the up-and-down nature of construction and add some road tractors for farm work.
NGT News
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Proterra Inc., a commercial vehicle electrification technology company, has appointed Chris Bailey as president of its Proterra Powered & Energy business units. Previously senior vice president of Proterra Energy, Bailey will now lead Proterra’s growing business as a provider of its electric vehicle (EV) technology to commercial vehicle manufacturers and charging infrastructure solutions for heavy-duty […].
Freightquote
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Meta description Learn about the supply chain interruptions that are affecting the global economy and find out how small businesses are overcoming their own unique challenges.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Total POLA volume—at 898,941 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units)—posted a 1.7% annual gain, marking the best September in the port’s 114-year history, topping the previous high set in 2020 by nearly 2%. The Port of Long Beach reported that total September volume, at 748,472 TEU, posted its second-best September over, decreasing 5.9% annually compared to September 2020, the highest-volume September for the port.
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
NGT News
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Cummins Inc. is releasing a 15-liter natural gas engine for heavy-duty trucks. The engine is an important part of Cummins’ strategy for its path to zero emissions to go further, faster to reduce the greenhouse gas and air quality impacts of its products in a way that is best for its customers and all stakeholders. […]. The post Cummins Launches Large Natural Gas Engine for Heavy-Duty Trucks appeared first on NGT News.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Rail carloads—at 239,821—saw a 4% annual increase, and intermodal containers and trailers—at 266,821—were down 7.8% annually.
NGT News
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Canadian clean energy company Huron Clean Energy with its partners, The Upper Nicola Band, Oxy Low Carbon Ventures and Carbon Engineering (CE), announced that preliminary engineering and design has begun on a large-scale, commercial facility in British Columbia (B.C.) that would produce transportation fuel out of atmospheric carbon dioxide. The proposed facility is being designed […].
Parade
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Parade , the leader in freight brokerage and truckload capacity management software, today announced a new partnership with project44 , the global leader in supply chain visibility for shippers and logistics service providers. The bi-directional data flow, which marks the first formal partnership between freight visibility and capacity management providers, enables integrated carrier procurement and visibility workflows that accelerate automated brokerage operations.
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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.
MTS Logistics
OCTOBER 15, 2021
The Biden Administration has weighed further into West Coast port delays at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The government is intervening to keep both ports operating 24/7, as it tries to wrestle delays and inflation under control. This week, U.S. President Joe Biden announced the action, which he called necessary to resolve delays that have plagued the port for weeks and months now.
Parade
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Parade , the leader in freight brokerage and truckload capacity management software, today announced a new partnership with project44 , the global leader in supply chain visibility for shippers and logistics service providers. The bi-directional data flow, which marks the first formal partnership between freight visibility and capacity management providers, enables integrated carrier procurement and visibility workflows that accelerate automated brokerage operations.
Freightquote
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Learn about six different methods that small businesses are using to overcome supply chain interruptions during peak season.
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 15, 2021
At the recent World of Freight Expo in Bratislava, Slovakia, Logistics Business met with Zulf Hyatt-Khan, Deputy Chairman of the Council of Slovak Exporters. We spoke to the Briton about his role, his passion for Slovakian trade, and how he is helping exporters from the country to expand their horizons. LB: Please tell us what point of difference the council provides to its members?
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NGT News
OCTOBER 15, 2021
EO Charging, a provider of technology-enabled turnkey solutions for electric vehicle (EV) fleets, has partnered with Mercedes-Benz Vans to provide customers with electric vehicle chargers, charge point management software, and ongoing support and maintenance. Anyone purchasing an electric van bearing the three-pointed star can benefit from the new partnership.
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Geek+ , a global AMR leader, has launched the RoboShuttle RS8-DA, an 8m-high flexible arm robot. The highest in the industry, the new robot will enable customers to maximise the use of their warehouses. RoboShuttle is a safe, efficient, and flexible high-density solution that solves the complex logistics scenarios brought on by the rise in e-commerce and the need for systems that can optimise precious warehouse space intelligently.
Odyssey Logistics
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Valued Customers of American Fast Freight, Inc., please view the latest announcement from TOTE: Due to our adjusted sailing schedule, North Star Northbound voyage 21167 is expected to arrive on Sunday, October 17 with a 1600 work-start. Southbound Voyage 21168 Anchorage Terminal Friday, October 15 1500 – All hazardous waste must be approved and in the.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 15, 2021
“Walk a mile in my shoes,” sang Joe South in a hit song from 1970. However, I don’t think he was wearing cycling shoes at the time. I walked 3 miles in my cycling shoes this past Tuesday. It wasn’t something I had planned to do, but when I got a flat tire on my. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 15, 2021). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 15, 2021) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
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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.
Blue Grace Logistics
OCTOBER 15, 2021
A lthough the White House announced initiatives by ports and shipping companies to help repair the country’s frayed supply chain, experts say it will not be enough to fix the strain before Christmas. Washington Examiner. Zachary Halaschak, Economic Reporter. Oct 15, 2021. The administration announced that the Port of Los Angeles, mired in delays and backlogs, will begin operating on a 24/7 basis in an attempt to have products move from overseas into the country more quickly.
West Coast and California Logistics
OCTOBER 15, 2021
The Harbor Trucking Association (HTA) has issued a statement in response to the Biden Administration’s announcement that the Port of Los Angeles will operate 24/7 in hopes of clearing congestion at the Port.
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