What is the Difference Between a Trucking Company and a 3PL?
Food Logistics
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
With so many constraints happening in the supply chain, many shippers wonder if it’s better to select a 3PL or a trucking company.
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What is Dynamic Pricing with Dawn Salvucci Favier
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
What is Dynamic Pricing with Dawn Salvucci Favier. Dawn Salvucci-Favier and Joe Lynch answer the question what is dynamic pricing. Dawn is the CEO and Chief Product Officer at Greenscreens.ai , a dynamic pricing infrastructure for the truckload spot rate market that delivers buy and sell-side market intelligence and business insights to help companies grow and protect their margins.
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E-Commerce Sales are Soaring! But are E-Commerce Operations Profitable?
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Yes, if you take on risk. We hear it everywhere and I have said it myself a number of times “ e-commerce sales are soaring! ” But more difficult to determine is the profitability of e-commerce operations. And even more difficult than profitability is the detailed cost-structure of e-commerce channels. According to Digital Commerce 360 , Amazon accounts for 42 percent of e-commerce.
Will Robots Take Your Supply Chain Job?
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
As a recent Talking Logistics blog post highlighted, every day, every month, every year, there are more and more robots being used in supply chain and logistics operations. This includes autonomous mobile robots in the warehouse, delivery robots traveling on suburban streets and college campuses, driverless trucks, and software robots — aka Robotic Process Automation.
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?
Supply chain signals: New-container prices and production finally peak
Supply Chain and Logistics
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
There are some interesting statistics here about container production. The graph shows the price of new containers is dropping. Drewry estimates production this year will be somewhere around 4.5 million TEU, 70% of which is 40-foot containers.
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The Evolution of Schwan’s Home Delivery Propane Autogas Trucks
NGT News
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
To hear David Mann put it, Schwan’s Home Delivery was green before it was fashionable to be green – all due to its commitment to propane autogas. Mann, Schwan’s Home Delivery’s senior director of fleet operations, says the frozen grocery delivery company has been using propane autogas delivery trucks since the 1970s. Back then, during […].
When Globalization Meets Just-in-Time in the Medical Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Michael Einhorn, chief executive of Dealmed, has been troubled for a good long while about the strategies commonly deployed when it comes to the supply chain for medical supplies.
New Bill Introduced in Ohio to Provide Resources for EV Adoption
NGT News
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
As electric vehicles (EVs) become the global automotive trend for the future, State Sen. Michael Rulli (R-Salem) was joined by Clean Fuels Ohio and other state leaders at the Ohio Chamber of Commerce as he introduced the Accelerating Ohio’s Auto Industry bill. “Passage of this aggressive, multi-part legislative package is critical to provide resources and […].
U.S. Factory Output Rises as Firms Navigate Supply Constraints
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Production at U.S. factories rose modestly in January, suggesting manufacturers are gradually working through pandemic-related shortages of materials and labor that hobbled output in the prior month.
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.
Shiplilly Announces a New Addition to its Fleet, “Thorco Angela”
ShipLilly
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Image courtesy from unknown photographer. Shiplilly has recently announced that it is adding a new vessel to its fleet, Thorco Angela, travelling under the Marshall Islands flag. It is expected to anchor at the port of La Guaira in Venezuela on February, 17th 2022 (midday). It has been a long-term objective of Shiplilly to build capacity. This is a strategic decision that is underpinned by a commitment to ensure weekly departures from Puerto de la Guaira as well as Puerto Cabello.
Truckers Defy Trudeau's Crackdown as Canada Freezes Assets
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Truckers who have paralyzed Canada's capital in their outcry against vaccine mandates are ready to risk their trucks being impounded and bank accounts frozen in defiance of Prime Minister Trudeau's effort to clear protests with an emergency law.
RIPTA Orders New Flyer Transit Buses for Rhode Island
NGT News
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
New Flyer of America Inc., a NFI Group Inc. subsidiary, has received a new contract from the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) for 14 battery-electric, zero-emission Xcelsior CHARGE 40-foot heavy-duty transit buses. The order includes five ABB 50 kWh depot chargers from NFI Infrastructure Solutions to support battery-electric bus deployment in the Rhode Island […].
Amazon Warehouse Workers Prepare for Historic Union Vote
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Workers at the Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama, have begun the rerun of a historic union election after the U.S. labor regulator ordered a new vote.
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
Self-publishing on Amazon: Pros and Cons
Shippeo
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Amazon has surely changed the game when it comes to self-publishing. Getting your book out there has never been easier. But before taking this step, you might be asking yourself: is this the right path for me? Or should I be going down the traditional publishing path instead? Well, everything certainly has its perks as […]. The post Self-publishing on Amazon: Pros and Cons apareció primero en Kotobee Blog.
Burning Cargo Ship Drifts in Atlantic With Porsches, Audis Aboard
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
The Felicity Ace, a massive Panama-flagged cargo ship carrying thousands of Volkswagen Group vehicles, caught fire and was left unmanned.
The Biggest Shipping Challenge in 2022: Securing Market Capacity & Pricing
MTS Logistics
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Given the challenging conditions of the past two years, world trade is remarkably robust. Despite labor shortages for supply chain operations, limited warehouse space, congestion and lead time issues, the biggest problem in the shipping industry is still securing market capacity and pricing. According to Loadstar, with demand from box carriers, BCOs, NVOCCs, and other logistical operators skyrocketing, the global container equipment fleet grew by 14% in 2021 to 50.5 million TEUs.
Panasonic announces 5G support for TOUGHBOOK G2
Logistics Business Magazine
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Panasonic has announced 5G support for its best-selling fully rugged tablet the TOUGHBOOK G2. Ideal for mobile power users that require high-bandwidth connectivity in the most extreme environments, the 5G version of the TOUGHBOOK G2 tablet will be available to order from February 2022. “As the roll-out of the 5G network across Europe continues at pace using the Sub-6 GHz frequency, mobile power users will be able to use the popular TOUGHBOOK G2 for next generation business applications, includin
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,
4 key retail supply chain trends executives need to know in 2022
Shippeo
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Discover 4 key retail supply chain trends that executives must know in 2022, from increasing e-commerce volumes, to the need for better collaboration among supply chain partners and CO2 reduction, real-time and predictive visibility is the solution.
Wine packaging company increases on-site storage capacity
Logistics Business Magazine
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
When it comes to impressive statistics and numbers, The Park is not short of these. The multi-award-winning manufacturing and blending plant in Avonmouth employs almost 400 people and produces 25 million 9-litre case equivalents of wine each year. The site is home to its 80,000 sq m wine warehouse and distribution centre, the largest of its kind in Europe; with six packaging lines it has the capacity to produce 1,200 bottles of wine every minute.
Rydale improves e-commerce efficiency
Logistics Business Magazine
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
British clothing brand Rydale has expanded and improved its e-commerce offering thanks to the deployment of Despatch Cloud ’s software technology. Rydale is a brand that has moved to the forefront of the country clothing industry in recent years. It was a love for the great outdoors that drove the founder, John Nichols, to create this iconic brand, and the company prides itself on creating quality, reliable clothing that stands up against the unexpected weather and rugged terrain of the great Br
“Drones, flying cars? Not in my working career!”
Logistics Business Magazine
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Straight-talking Crown SDS Director, Steve Rushton, talks candidly about his views on the integration of autonomous technology within logistics and how the sector has and will continue to evolve during his career. The landscape of the logistics sector has changed dramatically, since Rushton joined Express Tyres as a fresh-faced apprentice. Whilst technology has been prominent throughout his career, the rapid growth of autonomous systems and the digital transformation of traditional manufacturing
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.
NovaFori appoints head of digital transformation
Logistics Business Magazine
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
B2B marketplace provider NovaFori has strengthened its team with the appointment of Rodrigo Diaz as Head of Digital Transformation. Rodrigo joins NovaFori as the company’s first Head of Digital Transformation , with a brief focusing on strategy, innovation, consultative sales and partnership development. Rodrigo will be working in partnership with Paul MacGregor, Head of Sales and Marketing and Phil Bird, Executive Director to accelerate NovaFori’s client development and business strategy.
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