Fri.Nov 25, 2022

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Watch: The current state of the diesel technician workforce

Commercial Carrier Journal

CCJ parent Randall Reilly earlier this year, in partnership with Shell Lubricant Solutions, produced the 2022 State of Diesel Technicians report, a survey-based analysis of the current state of the diesel technician trade.

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Holiday Shipping Deadlines Stateside

MTS Logistics

With disruptions to the supply chain becoming somewhat common place, major shipping companies have instilled deadlines for consumers and retailers alike to ship orders by for the upcoming holiday season. Now that Black Friday is upon us, More Than Shipping has the inside scoop to make sure all your gifts arrive on time. The Dates. This year, Hanukkah will run from December 18 th through the 26 th , while Kwanzaa starts as Hanukkah ends, running from December 26 th through January 1 st , 2023.

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The ELD mandate and higher crash rates: Cause or correlation?

Overdrive Online

The question of cause and effect around the ELD mandate is certainly a conversation starter for owner-operators. Attendant to Matt Cole’s recent ELDs/safety reporting, these multiple voices offering perspective where the rubber meets the road.

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DHL flies gorilla to new London home

Logistics Business Magazine

A Western lowland gorilla named Kiburi has made his debut at ZSL London Zoo after global logistics expert DHL Express flew the 193kg silverback to London as part of an international breeding programme for the Critically Endangered species. The 5ft 4ft (1.62m) tall ape has arrived to lead the conservation zoo’s current troop, females Mjukuu and Effie, and youngsters Alika and Gernot, in the family’s Gorilla Kingdom home – with high hopes the match-making effort will lead to a further increase to

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

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.

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Guide to Industrial Waste Management: Save Bills and Environment

Compactor Management Company

Industrial manufacturing firms dispose of the waste produced by their operations through a process called industrial waste management. When your business produces a significant amount of waste, it is crucial to implement an effective industrial waste management system to ensure it is responsible and environmentally friendly. Industrial waste may be worse for the environment than regular municipal waste.

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November Team Member Spotlight: Justine Berthiaume

Envase Technologies

Get to know this month’s Envase Team Member Spotlight: Justine Berthiaume, Executive VP of Infosite at Envase Technologies. Don’t forget to check out our previous team member spotlight to learn more about the interesting people who make up the Envase team! How long have you worked at Envase? What is your job & favorite part of it? I have been working for Envase for 11 years.

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TGW presents new range of robotics

Logistics Business Magazine

Expanding its expertise in robotics, the TGW Logistics Group has revealed a comprehensive range of mobile robots called Quba. Described by TGW as intelligent and versatile, the robots can transport totes, cartons and pallets autonomously and handle a wide range of tasks, including supplying packing or returns workstations as well as automatic palletising and depalletising stations.

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The Pros and Cons of Different E-commerce Shipping Pricing Methods

GoShip Blog

There are several shipping pricing methods for e-commerce businesses–each with its strengths and weaknesses. Pros and Cons of Flat-Rate Shipping Method. Flat-rate shipping is a pricing method where the shipping fee depends on the size of the box or envelope rather than the item’s dimensional weight. Pros of Flat-Rate Shipping. Price consistency: With flat-rate shipping, shipping fees are predictable and consistent since they do not depend on the weight of each package.

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Mapping Here and Everywhere

Logistics Business Magazine

David Priestman met with HERE Technologies at the Gartner Supply Chain Xpo in London to see how a sleeping giant in mapping and location technology has set eyes on becoming ‘the number 1 in location’. Seldom have we seen a supply chain crisis like the one faced today, involving all aspects of global trade and exacerbated by the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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

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10 Things to Consider When Choosing a Supply Chain Network Design Software

AIMMS

The post 10 Things to Consider When Choosing a Supply Chain Network Design Software appeared first on AIMMS.

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Bergzeit expands operations with Fortna

Logistics Business Magazine

With rising shipping volumes and continued expansion of the product range, Bergzeit GmbH based in Otterfing, Bavaria, is tackling its steady rise with logistical know-how by expanding its warehouse and shipping capacities. This leading online supplier of mountain sports equipment, part of the South Tyrolean Sportler AG, has commissioned Fortna with developing the logistics concept together with implementation support.