The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Dan McCann and Joe Lynch discuss the Symtrain story. Dan is the CEO & Chief Learning Officer at Symtrain , an advanced AI-based training platform that is unlike any other. About Dan McCann. Dan McCann is the Founder and CEO of Symtrain , the maker of immersive learning technology that gives employees real job experience by engaging them in authentic work simulations.
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SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
The Green Fleet Dashboard is a tool for improving fuel economy and reducing emissions from the Geotab Marketplace.
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Supply Chain and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is blowing its horn about the last set of rules they put forth. The sulfur cap rules began on January 1, 2020. On January 1, 2023 a new set of rules will go into effect.
Commercial Carrier Journal
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
The lawsuit claims that TuSimple made false and misleading statements to the market, overstated its commitment to safety and concealed significant problems with its technology, leading to a decline in the company's stock prices.
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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.
West Coast and California Logistics
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Weber Logistics has secured a 418,000-square-foot, omni-channel distribution center (DC) in Perris, CA. This new, multi-client facility is the company’s 8th DC in Southern California’s Inland Empire region, and its 17th facility in California.
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Commercial Carrier Journal
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Carbon Express Founder and President Steve Rush noted that after nearly 60 years in the industry, he was looking forward to "sit back and relax in my so-called golden years.".
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Supply chain managers need access to real-time information about all variables in the supply chain, which means they need unprecedented levels of transparency. .
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
There is little doubt that using analytics for supply chain decision-making helps businesses improve operational, strategic, and tactical efficiency. And supply chain professionals receive massive volumes of internal and external data streams. However, for someone working 60 hours a week and making sure paper goods are on grocery store shelves while putting out numerous “fires” Read more Information Overload: What Does it Mean?
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Imperalis Holding Corp. has closed the securities purchase agreement, whereby Imperalis acquired all outstanding shares of common stock of TurnOnGreen Inc., an electric vehicle (EV) charging and custom power solutions company from BitNile Holdings Inc. As a result of the acquisition, TurnOnGreen became a subsidiary of Imperalis. Upon the closing of the acquisition, Darren Magot […].
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
WorkWave
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Time To Read: 3 minutes. Today’s consumers want a seamless customer experience. They can tap for a coffee, swipe for a ride, text for food delivery. And their expectations for your business are the same. Your customers don’t want to have to make a phone call, send an email or mail a check. The easier you make it for them to schedule service, get their questions answered and pay their bills, the more likely they are to do business with you.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
NFI Group Inc.’s New Flyer of America Inc. subsidiary and New Flyer Industries Canada ULC (together New Flyer) has unveiled its next generation, zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell-electric Xcelsior CHARGE FC heavy-duty transit bus. The Xcelsior CHARGE FC uses environmentally friendly hydrogen and fuel-cell technology to create electricity and to charge batteries for zero-emission extended-range, saving […].
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Negotiators from the two sides are slated to again meet with the Mediation Board Sept. 8 and Sept. 9, in an effort to avert a strike or lockout on Sept. 16, when the current 30-day cooling off period ends.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Mullen Automotive Inc., an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has acquired a controlling interest in EV truck company Bollinger Motors. This is Mullen’s first EV acquisition and propels the company into the medium-duty truck classes 3-6, along with the B1 and B2 sport utility trucks. The purchase price is $148.2 million in cash and stock for […].
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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
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
A survey conducted by HICX, a supplier experience platform provider, revealed that most suppliers are struggling to put their best foot forward for major manufacturers.
Blue Grace Logistics
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Imports and exports are being disrupted by turbulence in the supply chain. What are the causes, impacts, and how can shippers successfully navigate this environment? What’s in the article: The Supply Chain Bullwhip. Impacts on imports and exports. The nearshoring trend. How to navigate the current import/export environment. Turbulence in every aspect of the supply chain, including imports and exports, continues.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Jim Brochu, general manager of supply chain with Pivotree, details the benefits of the company's new warehouse management system.
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Smart Robotics , a global leader in warehouse automation and robotics, has launched new versions of its Smart Palletizer cobot. The new versions ensure that there are more versatile pick-and-place solutions available to help establish automated warehouses and optimise the quality of work for warehouse employees. The launch of the new Smart Palletizer product line comes at a time when it’s key for logistical processes to rapidly automate, in response to the growing labour shortage – especia
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
About once a year, Merriam-Webster adds new words to the dictionary. This September, 370, including "supply chain," made it in.
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
VisionTrack , a leading AI video telematics and connected fleet data specialist, has entered into a membership agreement with global NGO, Together for Safer Roads (TSR). As part of the collaboration, the company will provide its leading vehicle camera technology to TSR’s Truck of the Future pilot program, which aims to eliminate collisions between HGVs and other road users through enhanced driver visibility.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
The port said the infrastructure investment, along with funds from the Jobs Act, will support rail-roadway separation to improve truck access and speed cargo flow through the area.
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has opted for AI-powered WorkforcePlus software to optimise workforce scheduling for its employees. The software is provided by INFORM , an internationally active optimisation specialist based in Aachen, Germany. The project aims to standardise planning in the three business units Ground services, Engineering & Maintenance and Cargo at Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport, as well as to optimise shift schedules and extensively automate the complex planning process.
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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.
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Fleenor Bros. driver J.T. Picah, who has been with the company a little over three and a half years, showed one of the fleet’s newest rides, this 2022 Kenworth W900, at the 2022 Shell Rotella SuperRigs working truck show in Branson, Missouri, in June.
Ship Monk
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
When you mail a birthday gift to your mom, you take it to the post office or a UPS store, and the first thing the worker behind the counter does is put it on a scale. Then they get out a tiny measuring tape and measure all 3 dimensions. They input all this info into their system and—voila!—out comes a shipping price. Your jaw drops, you sigh and then resignedly surrender your payment device.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Automotive manufacturer Harbinger has unveiled a new medium-duty electric vehicle (EV) platform. Harbinger’s initial product line will include electric stripped chassis and cab chassis designed specifically to address the performance, durability and lifespan expectations required in Class 4 to Class 7 vehicles. “Medium-duty vehicles serve as the backbone of the commercial transportation industry and are […].
Truck News
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
When you’re a columnist, public relations folks send you emails pitching topics to write about. Most are quickly routed to the junk folder. Lately my inbox is filling up with items about supply chain visibility, and one flak sent me a study that demanded a closer look. Supply chain visibility is the ability to monitor […].
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
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
The business behind Sharpie markers, Yankee Candle and other consumer products cut its sales outlook for the coming months, highlighting how big disruptions in supply and demand over the past two years are continuing to ripple through supply chains.
FLS Transport
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
The Top Headlines in Freight, Transportation, & Logistics from FLS Transport. This week’s report covers the Port of Vancouver delaying the Rolling Truck Age Program (RTAP), the avian flu outbreak causing turkey trouble for the holidays, electronic trade documentation hesitations, US trade deficit, and the role exports are playing, and the Canadian Express Entry to work program for truckers.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Numerous factors are responsible for congestion in the retail supply chain. Mike Curtin, senior vice president of apparel and soft goods with Logility, explains what companies are doing to overcome those hurdles.
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