Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Learn about 3PL Central’s top predictions and recommendations for how 3PL warehouses can navigate the future of warehousing and thrive in a quickly transforming marketplace.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
We're on to 2022, so Peak Season 2021 is a thing of the past, right? Well, not so fast.
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Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Analysts predict that a number of factors will continue to make an impact on ocean shipping in 2022. A big one is the fact that there is a short supply of shipping services and containers at a time when the demand for the movement of goods is only rising. Sound familiar?
Blue Grace Logistics
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Tampa Bay’s boom in popularity and population are only paying off for some. Tampa Bay Business Journal. Henry Queen, Reporter. Jan 28, 2022. Some individuals from the area are being priced out, and they can’t find a job that fits their financial needs. Research from the Brookings Institution last year shows that Tampa Bay would have to produce 81,000 jobs that pay a family-sustaining wage to close the gap between current wages and living expenses.
Advertiser: GEP
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?
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
A strong collaboration between 3PLs and shippers can help to bring innovative solutions that will benefit both in the future. To do so, shippers must express their needs and challenges, and 3PLs must listen and find paths to address and adapt—and both must recognize the value of these partnerships.
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Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
In its monthly Manufacturing Report on Business, ISM said that the report’s key metric, the PMI, at 57.6 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), was down 1.2% compared to December’s 58.8. This marks the 20th consecutive month of growth, at a slower rate, coupled with January also representing the 20th consecutive month of growth for the overall economy.
Truck News
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) was very disturbed with some of the images we saw and reports we heard out of Ottawa this past weekend. The desecration of national monuments of our fallen heroes, such as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the statue of Terry Fox, were disgraceful and disrespectful […].
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Supply chain management software has become the solution of choice for companies as they ride out the ongoing pandemic and plan for the future.
Overdrive Online
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
On Mike Davis's first-ever trip across the Canadian border last weekend, hundreds of protesting vehicles at 7 a.m. on the northern side cost some hours of wait. Also: A trial run sourcing synthetic oil, and a question: Anybody run "Sinopec" oil?
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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
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
A customer service advisory issued earlier today by Memphis-based global freight transportation and logistics services titan FedEx stated that the company is again dealing with service disruptions, as was the case earlier this year.
Truck News
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Twenty years ago I wrote a stupid editorial in this magazine. Like, really stupid. I admitted that I should be the utterly responsible commentator and agree that cell phones are evil things when used in a rolling vehicle, but then I asked, do we really need to ban their use? Legislation is appropriate with stuff […].
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Quarterly revenue—at $27.8 billion—saw an 11.5% annual gain, and adjusted earnings per share—at $3.52—marked a 35% annual gain, topping Wall Street expectations of $3.08 per share. Quarterly operating profit was up 91% to 3.9 billion. Full-year 2021 revenue saw a 15% annual gain, to $97.3 billion, with operating profit at $12.8 billion.
Truck News
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
It is not easy being an employer during a pandemic. They’re dealing with lockdowns and layoffs or grappling with the opposite problem — labour shortages. On top of those concerns, an employer has a duty to ensure a safe work environment. One of the issues that the pandemic has brought to light is the fact […].
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
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Uber and Wallbox N.V. are expanding their partnership nationwide following a pilot program which provides Uber drivers a discounted package for a Wallbox Pulsar Plus charger, installation and the option to finance the package. Just a few months after beginning their initial partnership in the Bay Area in October 2021, the companies are expanding their […].
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
project44 Inc., a provider of real-time supply chain visibility, introduced new technologies that expand true intermodal visibility, including rail visibility, into all European countries with over 99% network coverage, extended visibility for barge and enhanced cold-chain visibility.
NGT News
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Electreon, a provider of wireless and in-road wireless electric vehicle (EV) charging technology, is deploying its first public wireless EV charging road system in the U.S. The company won the RFP to build an electric road system (ERS) in Detroit as part of the inductive vehicle charging pilot program in partnership with the Michigan Department […].
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
When researching security frameworks, the alphabet soup that is SOC-1, SOC-2, HITRUST, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 22301, FedRAMP 3PAO, CMMC 3PAO, QSAC and CSA STAR may leave your head spinning.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
NGT News
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
EVgo Inc. and Meijer have opened the first EVgo public fast charging station at Meijer stores. EVgo’s latest stations with Meijer are part of EVgo and the retailer’s previously announced partnership, and are capable of 100 kW to 350 kW fast charging. “Our partnership with EVgo provides another way for us to serve our community […]. The post EVgo, Meijer Power Up Public EV Charging Stations in the Midwest appeared first on NGT News.
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Modex 2022 will feature hundreds of solution provider exhibits, educational sessions and keynote presentations featuring Shaquille O’Neal, Sanjay Gupta and Marriott’s Erika Alexander.
Logistics Bureau
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Good Customer Service is an essential component of any business. And in Supply Chain Management, we really need to understand it well, as it has enormous implications on our Supply Chain costs. But many businesses still make common customer service mistakes. So here are the “7 Truths” of Customer Service that you should know. Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: An 8-point Guide to Understanding Your Cost to Serve.
Parade
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Change is scary but making two changes at once is often easier than making changes twice. Benefits of Implementing Both Parade and Your New TMS Simultaneously The sooner new TMS customers can get Parade live, the sooner Parade can get to work for them. The systems begin collecting data from the outset and sharing it back and forth, so customers have the information they need to make smarter decisions for their brokerage.
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
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
DHL is projecting an 88% decrease from typical volumes of China-U.S. freight during the first week of the Chinese New Year, which begins February 1.
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
With world trade volumes climbing and the dynamics of buying and selling overseas changing, companies need GTM software more than ever.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Two lanes of traffic have reopened at one of Canada’s busiest border crossings five days after a group of vehicles blocked the highway to protest vaccine mandates for truckers.
Food Logistics
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Arrive Logistics buys the cross-border business services from Forager to grow cross-border operations in Canada and Mexico.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
NGT News
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Mississauga Transit (MiWay) has awarded NFI Group Inc.’s subsidiary New Flyer Industries Canada ULC a two-year contract for 127 Xcelsior 40-foot hybrid-electric buses and 38 Xcelsior 60-foot hybrid-electric buses (76 equivalent units or EUs), for a total of 203 EUs. Based in Mississauga, ON, MiWay is Ontario’s third-largest municipal public transit system that operates 500 […].
Logistics Business Magazine
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
With supply chains continually under pressure to keep commerce moving, companies need supply chain solutions that can provide end-to-end visibility, show value and a quick return on investment. According to the “The Total Economic Impact of Blue Yonder Luminate,” a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Blue Yonder , Blue Yonder’s SaaS-based solutions do just that.
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
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