West Coast and California Logistics
APRIL 17, 2024
According to an article in Supply Chain Dive , a new report shows that workers are less likely to leave their positions in the next 6 months. This report from Eagle Hill Consulting also shows that employee sentiment improved during Q1 2024 after declining in the last three quarters of 2023.
Commercial Carrier Journal
APRIL 17, 2024
Estes acquired 24 terminals through Yellow's bankruptcy proceedings and added more than 130 tractors and 6,000 trailers along with thousands of other pieces of equipment like load bars, air bags and more.
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WorkWave
APRIL 17, 2024
In the world of logistics management, collaboration is essential for success. RouteManager understands the diverse needs of its customers who work with multiple clients and companies. To address the challenge of providing selective access to order information, RouteManager is proud to introduce its innovative Filtered Guest feature. Understanding the Need Many RouteManager customers serve various clients and companies, each with unique order requirements.
NGT News
APRIL 17, 2024
Purdue University engineers and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) are working to make it possible for electric vehicles ranging from tractor-trailers to passenger cars to wirelessly charge while driving on highways. Construction work began April 1, 2024, on a quarter-mile test bed of U.S. Highway 231/U.S. Hwy. 52 in West Lafayette, Ind., that the […] The post Project Aims to Develop Wireless Charging for EVs Moving at Highway Speeds appeared first on NGT News.
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Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 17, 2024
Once regarded as a back-office process, procurement is finally getting the respect it deserves, recognized for its contribution to the organization's long-term, strategic agenda.
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MTS Logistics
APRIL 17, 2024
In Transpacific Eastbound traffic, we are experiencing an unusual period. Traditionally, up until now, rates for the next contract season, which usually runs from May to May, would have been finalized with a hard stop by the end of April or mid-May. This means you wouldn’t be able to negotiate a contract after this date. Of course, each contract is different but usually, this has been the norm for the greater population.
Bulk Connection
APRIL 17, 2024
The first quarter of 2024 has been marked by steady freight activity across North America, and bulk trucking capacity has remained stable for both liquid and dry bulk freight.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 17, 2024
Tying all planning and execution systems together tears down silos and enhances operations, says Mahesh Rajasekharan, CEO of Cleo.
Overdrive Online
APRIL 17, 2024
2 a.m., and truck driver John Doe was in rain, fog on a tight two-lane highway bounded by concrete barriers. An oncoming truck blinded Doe with high beams, then swerved into his lane. Doe missed the truck, but not the barrier to his right. Preventable?
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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.
Loginext
APRIL 17, 2024
Discover the revolutionary AI Rider Finder integrated into our Delivery Management Software. This advanced tool optimizes delivery routes, matches orders with the best-suited riders, and significantly enhances operational efficiency. With features like Auto Assignment and Rider Visibility, our software reduces order cancellations, ensuring fast, reliable service and setting new standards in delivery management.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 17, 2024
In October, Brink’s sued Air Canada , accusing the country’s largest airline of “negligence and carelessness.” Air Canada rejected the allegations.
NGT News
APRIL 17, 2024
Global commerce platform WEX is offering WEX EV At-Home, a solution that automates reporting and reimbursement for any organization with electric vehicles that employees bring to their personal residence to charge overnight. When coupled with WEX’s other commercial fleet innovations, including WEX En Route, business can seamlessly integrate mixed fleets of electric and traditionally fueled […] The post WEX Streamlines Commercial EV Adoption with Charging Products appeared first on NGT News
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 17, 2024
Without the pandemic, the global container market would have been 198.1 million TEUs in 2023. Instead, it was only 171.0 million TEUs, BIMCO said.
Advertiser: GEP
Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.
NGT News
APRIL 17, 2024
EV Connect, Flash and Qmerit have formed a partnership that will accelerate the expansion of electric vehicle charging solutions by uniting an integrated charging management platform by EV Connect; the scale of Flash’s North American digital infrastructure; and the installation, integration and maintenance services offered by Qmerit. The companies are combining these services to provide […] The post EV Connect, Flash, Qmerit Join Forces to Integrate, Expand Charging Services appeared
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 17, 2024
Dana Stiffler, distinguished vice president analyst in Gartner’s Supply Chain Practice, shares results of the firm’s survey on supply chains’ progress toward adoption of diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Kanban Logistics
APRIL 17, 2024
The recent accident at the Port of Baltimore is causing disruptions to imports on the East Coast, including at the Port of Norfolk and the Port of Wilmington, NC. Mid-Atlantic 3PL providers like Kanban Logistics can support your supply chain by handling drayage and container stripping services at both of these Ports. How has the Port of Baltimore accident affected Norfolk and Wilmington?
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 17, 2024
Procurement teams across the globe are stepping up, adapting and innovating amid whispers — and sometimes shouts — of economic uncertainty.
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 Business Magazine
APRIL 17, 2024
IKEA Ireland is today opening its state-of-the-art distribution centre in Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion within Ireland. This new facility, employing over 200 people, follows investments in six plan and order points, upgrades to the Ballymun store, and an innovative collaboration with Tesco Ireland on affordable collection service, all to bring IKEA closer to customers across the Republic of Ireland.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 17, 2024
Biden criticized what he labeled "unfair Chinese trade practices," where below-market cost steel has flooded into the global shipbuilding market.
Penske Move Ahead
APRIL 17, 2024
For the tenth straight year, Penske Truck Leasing will be participating in the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) to be held in Atlanta, GA, on June 24 through June 28. SkillsUSA is a national organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in technical, skilled and service occupations.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 17, 2024
The Malaysian flag carrier will reroute flights to avoid airspace over parts of the Middle East, requiring more fuel and spurring the need to lighten its load.
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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.
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 17, 2024
Trane Technologies, parent company of Thermo King, reinforced the essential need to decarbonize and transform the commercial transport industry and cold chain and called for quick action and greater collaboration at the GCCA European Cold Chain Conference in Brussels to ensure widespread adoption of technologies that reduce carbon emissions and improve efficiency.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 17, 2024
Over the past decade, the main battleground for China’s WMS market has been in the consumption industry; but more recently the battleground has returned to the manufacturing industry. Overseas suppliers have always ruled the top end of the market in this segment. However, local Chinese vendors have been growing rapidly over the past few years and have the potential to compete with overseas suppliers.
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 17, 2024
Cost reduction is top of mind for those managing transport and delivery fulfilment operations. The opportunity has never been greater to reform your route optimisation and delivery processes and identify areas to drive measurable improvements – from automating manual processes to increasing data visibility across your operations. Join Aptean and Logistics Business on 8th May, where a team of TMS experts will guide you through innovative ways to deliver efficiency improvements that help you
Ship Monk
APRIL 17, 2024
Back in the early 2000s, when gas prices were climbing to never-before-seen heights, ecommerce was billed as eco-friendly when compared to millions of people driving around to multiple stores to do their shopping. There may have been some truth to the claim back then, but given the number of delivery trucks driving down my street every day, I’d say this is no longer the case.
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Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 17, 2024
Unlocking customer experience is the critical role of your supply chain, writes Roy Arguelles, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Sales, QAD. In today’s marketplace, where products and services proliferate and competition intensifies, businesses are realizing that they need to offer more than just commodities to thrive. Enter the Experience Economy – a paradigm shift where companies are no longer just selling goods or services but crafting memorable experiences for their customers.
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 17, 2024
Joloda Hydraroll Ltd, material handling expert and global loading and unloading solutions specialist, has today announced it will expand further into the air cargo industry with the launch of a new business branch, Joloda Air Cargo Equipment. The move, which includes a strategic partnership with AirTech Innovations, will see Joloda Hydraroll design, manufacture, install, and service a complete range of equipment for air cargo handling operations, both airside and landside.
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