Supply Chain Brain
JULY 27, 2022
The tightening of industrial real estate supply, coupled with overflowing inventory and rising rents, has made traditional warehousing an impractical solution for businesses attempting to navigate this new market. .
The Logistics of Logistics
JULY 27, 2022
Mark McEntire and Joe Lynch discuss the secret sauce. Mark is the Senior Vice President of Operations at Emerge , one of the fastest-growing startups in the U.S. and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. About Mark McEntire . Mark McEntire is the Senior Vice President of Operations at Emerge , a freight technology firm that is reinventing freight procurement.
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Shipsta
JULY 27, 2022
Over the last two years, chaos has been the norm for the freight market. So, how can an even bigger shakeup be underway as we speak? Since 2020, spot and contract rates have been increasing or remaining at eye-watering highs. There have been huge disruptions which have all only served to push rates up even higher. So, what is this new shockwave shippers need to be ready for?
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 27, 2022
The nation’s highways can be a dangerous place. A few years back, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article highlighting a very important loophole protecting impaired truckers that was about to close. The closing of this loophole was a very important step towards highway safety. Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve read about another danger on US roadways: chameleon carriers.
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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.
Talking Logistics
JULY 27, 2022
At a recent industry conference, a shipper asked me many questions about transportation procurement, such as, “How do you best determine how long and how often to have transportation sourcing events?” It’s a question many shippers are asking today as they try to figure out how to best navigate this ever-changing market. The good news. Read more Why Benchmarking is the First Step to a Successful Freight Procurement Event.
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Supply Chain and Logistics
JULY 27, 2022
This news service called ‘Loaded and Rolling’ is aimed at the trucking sector. The article here is intriguing.
NGT News
JULY 27, 2022
ChargePoint, an electric vehicle (EV) charging network, is partnering with Charge Across Town and the State of California to deploy hundreds of EV chargers at multifamily properties like apartment buildings and condo complexes across the state. Providing EV charging infrastructure at multifamily buildings will make it easier and cheaper for Californians living in apartments and […].
West Coast and California Logistics
JULY 27, 2022
Commercial Observer just reported that the LA area is effectively out of warehouse space. Any space returning to the market has a waiting list of tenants before it's even listed as available. Asking rents in the area just rose for an 8th consecutive quarter.
NGT News
JULY 27, 2022
As part of its ongoing effort to convert its fleet of vehicles to electric, commercial landscaping company BrightView has purchased 100 electric-powered Chevrolet Bolt EUVs that will be put into service across the country, beginning in July. With the deployment of these new cars, BrightView’s management fleet is now comprised of nearly 400 electric and […].
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
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 27, 2022
Kamala Raman, vice president and team manager at Gartner, outlines factors driving companies as they struggle to balance operating models in challenging times.
NGT News
JULY 27, 2022
Beam Global has partnered with Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) to enable Volvo CE’s 245 North American dealer locations to bundle Beam EV ARC off-grid charging systems with a purchase of Volvo electric equipment. This joint offering enables construction sites to rapidly deploy electric vehicle (EV) charging, without the requirement for electrical work, utility grid […].
Stord
JULY 27, 2022
Announcing Stord One Commerce, a vendor- & sales channel-agnostic software platform helping brands connect, orchestrate, & optimize their entire supply chains.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 27, 2022
The U.S. economy has shrunk for the second quarter in a row, a milestone that in many countries would be considered an economic recession.
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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.
Fleet Owner
JULY 27, 2022
Soon every state will have corridors for alternative-fueled vehicles thanks to the Federal Highway Administration. This infrastructure is a great leap toward an all-electric future.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 27, 2022
One key to helping retailers mitigate supply chain issues today is a product-discovery platform driven by artificial intelligence. .
MTS Logistics
JULY 27, 2022
Just days prior Russian airstrikes on the southern port city of Odessa, Turkey took steps to establish a new shipping coordination center based out of Istanbul. The Turkish government is doing its very best to uphold the recent United Nations agreement which specified grain exports need to flow from the Black Sea to mitigate the global food shortage.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 27, 2022
United Parcel Service’s profit and revenue keep rising even as the number of packages moving through its network keeps declining.
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Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 27, 2022
Prologis , one of the UK’s leading developers of logistics property, has successfully preleased all of speculatively built Prologis Park Hams Hall with final unit, DC4, being let to West Midlands-based AMG Logistics on a 15-year lease. The full occupancy of the Park, ahead of practical completion later this summer, demonstrates the site’s strength and broad appeal particularly to both automotive and logistics sectors.
Shippeo
JULY 27, 2022
La introducción de una plataforma de visibilidad de transporte en tiempo real permitió lograr un suministro óptimo entre el fabricante de bebidas a base de frutas Eckes-Granini y la cadena alemana de supermercados Kaufland.
Ship Monk
JULY 27, 2022
If you had a crystal ball, what is the first thing you would ask? For an eCommerce business owner, the answer is obvious: How the heck do I get a handle on my inventory management ?! Luckily, this is one problem that doesn’t require divination to solve. (But, to be fair, the wave of a magic wand doesn’t hurt.). We’re talking, of course, about demand forecasting, or the process of predicting customer demand for a product or service.
CLX Logistics
JULY 27, 2022
Hailing from Cedar Lake, Chicago, Rocket J. Turtleson began his leadership journey growing up among his 1,000 siblings. Someone had to be in charge and organize the many moving parts of such a big family, so that’s how he spent his childhood. Once a bit older, Rocket traveled to Buffalo Bayou in Houston, Texas—a city he loved and vowed to return to one day.
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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.
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 27, 2022
Tive , a global leader in supply chain and logistics technology, has announced the release of the Tive Tag. The Tive Tag is a long-life cloud-enabled temperature logger in the form factor of a flexible shipping label. Designed to break price point barriers, the Tive Tag provides a solution for first- and last-mile deliveries, warehouse operations, as well as over the road, rail, air, and ocean cold chain management.
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 27, 2022
At a time when companies are focused on keeping business costs to a minimum, a strict materials handling equipment maintenance and servicing regime is more important than ever, says Toyota Material Handling UK Ltd ’s Service Sales Manager, Andy Pritchard. Regardless of whether your business operates a single pallet truck or a large fleet of varied materials handling equipment, when sourcing forklift trucks it is important to deal with an organisation that has the infrastructure in place to guara
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 27, 2022
FedEx Logistics , a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and provider of integrated solutions that facilitate global trade, announced the move of its office in Singapore to the city-state’s Changi Business Park, in the latest expansion of its Asia, Middle East, and Africa (AMEA) worldwide network. “This move enables us to better serve our customers not just in the AMEA region but around the world,” said Patrick Moebel, President of FedEx Trade Networks.
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 27, 2022
IMHX 2022 will see the launch of Narrow Aisle Ltd ’s latest Flexi ACiON ( pictured ) and Flexi LiTHiON VNA truck ranges. With all drive, hydraulic and power-steering functions digitally controlled, the trucks in the Flexi ACiON (lead acid battery-powered) and Flexi LiTHiON (lithium-ion battery-powered) collections are described as a ‘tour de force’ in articulated lift truck drivability, reliability and battery energy saving.
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
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