3 Ways to Beat Post-Holiday Shortages
Food Logistics
JANUARY 23, 2023
Here are a few ways to start preparing the supply chain to avoid shortages ahead.
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The FreightTech Roadmap with Thomas Deakins
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 23, 2023
Thomas Deakins and Joe Lynch discuss the FreightTech roadmap. Thomas is Founder and CEO of Thomas Deakins Consulting , where he advises logistics and supply chain companies on digital supply chain strategy, technology selection, and creating supply chain partnerships. About Thomas Deakins Thomas Deakins is Founder and CEO of Thomas Deakins Consulting, a freight technology advisory.
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Technology’s Role in Transforming the Logistics Industry
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 23, 2023
In a 2015 LinkedIn post, Meg Whitman, the former CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, said that “Every company is a technology company.” I agree with Ms. Whitman, especially with how she’s defined it — that across every industry, IT strategy is now business strategy, and that speed of execution will define winners and losers. This. Read more The post Technology’s Role in Transforming the Logistics Industry appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
3 Ways to Beat Holiday Shortages
Food Logistics
JANUARY 23, 2023
Here are a few ways to start preparing the supply chain to avoid shortages ahead.
GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report
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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?
Chicago container hauling: More lucrative than OTR?
Overdrive Online
JANUARY 23, 2023
Marine vet and owner-operator Carlos Alizondo hauled in military support-operations in Iraq, but also has war stories about container hauling in his hometown of Chicago. "These guys don't know how good they have it today," he said of current conditions.
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Three Post-Pandemic Actions for Repairing Global Supply Chains
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 23, 2023
Following are three areas on which companies and suppliers must focus to repair and innovate their supply chains.
Natural Gas Vehicles Damaged in Dallas Fire
NGT News
JANUARY 23, 2023
Local news sources reported an incident that occurred Thursday, Jan. 19, near Interstate 35E and Manana Drive in northwest Dallas, wherein a number of natural gas vehicles – including school buses – caught fire. Dallas Fire-Rescue confirmed to WFAA that the vehicles ran on compressed natural gas (CNG). There were multiple 911 calls about the […] The post Natural Gas Vehicles Damaged in Dallas Fire appeared first on NGT News.
Walmart Starts E-Commerce Site to Target Small Businesses, Taking On Amazon
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 23, 2023
The Bentonville, Arkansas-based company is also offering Walmart Business+, a corporate counterpart to its Walmart+ membership program for individual consumers.
bp pulse Begins Installations for EV Charging Corridor
NGT News
JANUARY 23, 2023
bp pulse has started the first charging corridor for medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks in Europe. Six public charging locations with ultra-fast 300 kw charge points aimed at electric trucks have been launched along a 600 km stretch of the Rhine-Alpine corridor across Germany. The corridor is one of the busiest road freight routes in […] The post bp pulse Begins Installations for EV Charging Corridor appeared first on NGT News.
Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry
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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.
Note to CEOs: Ignorance isn’t bliss—in fact It can be costly!
Logistics Management
JANUARY 23, 2023
The Covid pandemic exposed a grim reality: Most shippers have supply chains that are completely unprepared to deal with catastrophic issues.
Small Package-Delivery Companies Grow as Businesses Seek Alternatives to UPS, FedEx
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 23, 2023
Regional and other carriers still have less than 10% of the U.S. market, but the share is growing.
Export Consolidation to South Africa Offered
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 23, 2023
Growth in Dachser UK’s Air & Sea Logistics (ASL) activities continues apace with the introduction of regular consolidated freight services on the export trade to South African destinations. With weekly departures to Durban, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth the service is designed to help optimize customers’ supply chains. Dachser ASL provides the opportunity to ship smaller, less-than-containerload (LCL) shipments on a frequent basis without the necessity of delaying supplies until a larger quan
City Logistics Planning Is Seeing an Abundance of Innovation
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 23, 2023
The goods we consume today require complex logistics processes in urban areas. If not planned adequately, they can negatively affect urban sustainability.
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
Short Sea boost for London Thamesport
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 23, 2023
The range of short sea container services available from Hutchison Ports London Thamesport is to be increased following the announcement by Viasea Shipping of a new service from the South East UK port. Commenting on the new sailing, Mark Taylor, Director, London Thamesport, said: “London Thamesport is already well established as one of the leading short sea container ports in the South East of England and offers excellent service levels in both quayside and landside operations.
What's the One Thing Every DTC Company Should be Doing That It Most Likely Isn't?
Stord
JANUARY 23, 2023
Supply chain operating efficiency can make or break DTC brand success.
PD Ports Adds Weekly Europe Service
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 23, 2023
PD Ports is delighted to have secured an additional weekly sailing between Rotterdam, Botlek and Teesport thanks to continued collaboration with shipping line A2B-online. The expansion of the service, which will start from the end of January, will increase sailings on the route to four times per week and increase the total number of containers handled via the route to 40,000 per year, further demonstrating how Teesport acts as the UK’s Northern gateway for international trade.
Increasingly Affordable, Telematics Devices Offer Solutions to Fleets of All Sizes
Penske Move Ahead
JANUARY 23, 2023
Cost has been a default factor for many fleets looking to add telematics devices, but technology has become more affordable, especially for smaller operators. "Systems have come down in cost considerably. Fifteen to 20 years ago, devices and data were a lot more expensive. Fleets may not realize that it is a small upfront investment today for the value and ROI they can get from a telematics system,” said Samantha Thompson, vice president of customer success and fleet telematics, Penske Transport
How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience
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,
Temperature-controlled Trailers for Biscuits
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 23, 2023
DHL Supply Chain today announces the introduction of 32 new temperature-controlled trailers to its Burton’s Biscuits fleet, each fitted with Carrier Transicold Vector® HE 19 units. The new units were specified by DHL and will support its GoGreen plan with fuel and energy savings, while increasing the efficiency of the Burton’s Biscuits operation. The 32 new units replace older assets and combine all-electric technology with a new multi-speed engine design, delivering up to 30% fuel savings over
Nikola, IVECO Sign Supply Agreement for 100 Fuel-Cell Vehicles
NGT News
JANUARY 23, 2023
Nikola Corp. and IVECO have signed a letter of intent for an order of 100 Class 8, heavy-duty Nikola Tre hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV) from GP JOULE, a system provider for integrated energy solutions based in Reussenkoege, Germany. The Nikola Tre FCEVs in the European 6×2 variant will be manufactured by the joint […] The post Nikola, IVECO Sign Supply Agreement for 100 Fuel-Cell Vehicles appeared first on NGT News.
Dexory Announces new Investors
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 23, 2023
Dexory, a leading intelligence and robotics company, announced today they have a new round of angel investors. This follows significant investment in 2022, when they secured $13m (£11m) in a seed round led by Swiss venture capital firm Lakestar. This announcement marks another milestone in Dexory’s journey, after the recent rebrand from BotsAndUs, reflecting their growth.
IMF Chief Says Global Economic Outlook ‘Less Bad’ Than Feared
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 23, 2023
The prospects for China had brightened since the abandonment of the zero-COVID strategy, while strong labor markets had boosted consumer spending.
Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory
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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.
PTV Group and Conundra Continue Integration
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 23, 2023
PTV Group, Econolite and Conundra, along with backers Bridgepoint and Porsche have announced the further integration and strategic reorganization of the companies into two strong and distinct businesses serving their respective end markets: Mobility and Logistics. In order to form a new pure-play software Logistics business, PTV Logistics and Conundra are integrating their respective resources to offer state-of-the-art software solutions for route planning and optimization with best-in-class alg
Supply Chain Financing Lessens Supply Chain Risk
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 23, 2023
In today’s fast-paced ecosystem, supply chain financing must be integrated into a business’s overall financial strategy.
Consolidated Fork Truck Services Examination
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 23, 2023
Leading specialists in material handling solutions, B&B Attachments provides CFTS (Consolidated Fork Truck Services) accredited ‘Thorough Examination’ inspections as part of its service offering. Its team of fully qualified service technicians, located throughout the country, are trained to perform Thorough Examination, and provide UK companies with legislation compliance.
Amazon Air Launches in India, Defying Slowdown Fears
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 23, 2023
Demand for air cargo has cooled, with the sector projected to slow down further this year.
Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability
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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.
Webinar: How to Build a Digital Transformation Strategy to Optimise Transport Operations
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 23, 2023
Technology is the beating heart of the future for transport and logistics and it’s imperative to optimise transport operations. Yet rapid and constant changes in consumer expectations – alongside rising ecommerce sales – are putting greater demand on logistics and distribution operations. Those who are best equipped can adapt quickly and are better positioned for success.
Alaska Service Announcement: Anchorage Arrival Delay MTC222
Odyssey Logistics
JANUARY 23, 2023
Dear Valued Customers, Please review the latest alert from Matson: MTC222N is delayed on its northbound voyage to Anchorage. We plan to start at 0900 on Tuesday, January 24th with cargo availability beginning at 1030. We will update if changes occur. If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service Team. Continue Reading The post Alaska Service Announcement: Anchorage Arrival Delay MTC222 appeared first on Odyssey Logistics & Technology.
Chevron Phillips Chemical Embraces Cultural Innovation to Accelerate their Digital Transformation
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 23, 2023
Chevron Phillips Chemical (CPChem) needed a technology that facilitated fast solutions to pressing problems. The solution needed an intuitive user interface, easy workflows, and had to enable collaboration to drive adoption and allow for cultural acceptance. They chose an analytics platform from Seeq. Seeq helped create a common framework in which the sites could collaborate within and across sites.
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