Supply Chain Brain
MAY 10, 2022
A lack of data sharing is one of today's most glaring issues in supply chain management. But just as important is that every stakeholder is on the same page — working with the same kind of data at the right time.
Food Logistics
MAY 10, 2022
As demand continues to increase in the logistics sector, while a labor shortage and other major supply chain disruptions occur, fleets turn to intelligent ways to optimization their route planning.
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Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 10, 2022
At one point in my career, I did some work in a large distribution center in Southern California. This experience helped me understand the importance of a healthy workplace culture. At that time, my employer’s intent was to pay above-market rate for our warehouse roles. To achieve this, the company benchmarked our compensation against national retail jobs vs. local warehouse jobs.
Fleet Owner
MAY 10, 2022
DHL Supply Chain becomes first fleet customer to adopt new Volvo Autonomous Solutions, which is designed to serve shippers, carriers, logistics service providers, and freight brokers.
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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?
Blue Grace Logistics
MAY 10, 2022
New role prioritizes capacity in an unpredictable marketplace to gain competitive advantage. Tampa, FL (May 10, 2022) – BlueGrace Logistics (BlueGrace), one of North America’s leading Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers, today announced that Mark Ford will lead the Truckload procurement strategy as the organization’s first Chief Capacity Officer.
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SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MAY 10, 2022
With a manufacturing operation based on Assemble-to-order (ATO) , success hinges on being able to get products to customers quickly. There has to be tight control over inventory, and production planning and scheduling need to ensure product delivery. In addition, demand forecasting has to be accurate and costs have to be managed. To handle all these different aspects of the business, an ERP system can deliver significant benefits in making sure operations and processes run efficiently.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 10, 2022
China’s stringent Covid Zero strategy has damaged foreign businesses’ confidence, with U.S. firms in the country slashing investments and lowering revenue projections as lockdowns hit operations and supply chains.
Truck News
MAY 10, 2022
Truckers have been riding an epic wave of demand. But the tide is turning. Are we in a freight recession? Are we reverting to pre-pandemic supply chain patterns? Opinions are shifting fast. No doubt spot truckload rates have plummeted since the start of the year and fuel prices have spiked. This combination of lower revenue and higher costs is especially brutal for small […].
NGT News
MAY 10, 2022
The Port of Long Beach is working with WattEV to build a charging plaza for heavy-duty electric trucks inside the port complex. The charging facility would serve WattEV’s fleet of electric trucks as well other carriers committed to electrifying trucking operations to and from the combined ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, which receive […].
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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 Bureau
MAY 10, 2022
Something a bit different this week. The Hybrid work model! What is it? Let’s hear it from Professor Gary Martin , Chief Executive Officer at the Australian Institute of Management in Western Australia (AIM WA).
NGT News
MAY 10, 2022
NFI Group Inc.’s New Flyer of America Inc. subsidiary has received a new contract from the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) for four battery-electric, zero-emission Xcelsior CHARGE NG 40-foot heavy-duty transit buses. DFW is the second busiest airport in the world, connecting 62.5 million customers to 267 international and domestic destinations every year.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 10, 2022
ESG initiatives need to be executed in the right order to realize environmental, social and economic benefits. There’s no better place to start than with a clear-eyed view of spend categories.
NGT News
MAY 10, 2022
Volvo Trucks North America customer NFI Industries, a third-party supply chain solutions provider, is increasing its investment in electromobility solutions with its latest order of 60 Volvo VNR Electric trucks. The battery-electric freight trucks will be deployed in NFI’s Ontario, Calif. fleet throughout 2022 and 2023. “Volvo Trucks is proud to continue partnering with NFI […].
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
Talking Logistics
MAY 10, 2022
Let’s face it: as human beings, none of us like being rejected. Be it in our personal or professional lives, there are few emotions that are less desirable than a sense of rejection. Unfortunately, in the U.S. transportation industry, Full Truckload shippers experience “Rejection Anxiety” every time they tender a load to a carrier. That. Read more Dealing with “FTL Rejection Anxiety”- Five Tips on How to Improve Tender Acceptance Rates.
Women in Trucking
MAY 10, 2022
Hear from Kellylynn herself! Take a listen to the podcast version below. As those in the trucking industry know, the Post-Trip Inspection is a time to check and see if anything has changed with your equipment since you began your trip and if there are any items that need to be addressed before continuing on down the road. It’s a time to reflect, assess, and plan what’s next.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 10, 2022
AQR Capital Management, the investment firm co-founded by Cliff Asness, has come up with a new way to measure supply chain climate risks.
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 10, 2022
Retailers have an incentive to stock up before inflation can drive costs higher.
Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader
Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 10, 2022
Car-shipping incidents have become a major cause of loss for the insurance industry, according to a report.
Fleet Owner
MAY 10, 2022
The Level 2 EV chargers will support Penske Truck Leasing’s growing fleet of Ford E-Transits and other light-duty commercial vehicles. Shell Recharge Solutions hopes to have its chargers at nearly 100 locations by year’s end.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 10, 2022
Large corporations face a whole new world of demands affecting their public-facing supply chain strategies, backed by potentially powerful and wide-ranging legislation that takes aim at due diligence.
Ship Monk
MAY 10, 2022
“Man on the Ground” – a reference to having a point person physically at a location where the action is happening as opposed to observing or directing from a distance. Third-Party Logistics is a two-sided coin of technology and geography. In today’s market, the 3PL providers that succeed are those that have the integrated systems that allow for seamless order flow and the global footprint to allow those orders to reach customers in a cost-effective, timely manner.
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The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 10, 2022
Barry Kukkuk, chief technology officer with Netstock, details four steps that companies can take to prepare for the unpredictable.
Fleet Owner
MAY 10, 2022
This month's issue features a deep dive into "Getting Creative with Parts Management," and much more.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 10, 2022
The gasoline market is starting to run out of control — just like diesel before it.
Commercial Carrier Journal
MAY 10, 2022
The popular video app features content across a wide spectrum of interests, even trucking, and it could be a great tool for educating people about driving and interacting safely with tractor trailers on the road and the trucking lifestyle.
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How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 10, 2022
Concerns about ethical and environmentally conscious sourcing are top of mind today for companies sourcing internationally.
Fleet Owner
MAY 10, 2022
The electric truck maker’s leaders have just days to seal their big deal but are still aiming to bring their Endurance truck to market in the third quarter of this year.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 10, 2022
Businesses today are being held to new standards, thanks in large part to the rise of ESG frameworks that focus on long-term sustainability, ethical choices and other forward-thinking initiatives.
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