Four Hidden Gems of Logistics Value
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Look beyond price to find quantifiable benefits and gain more satisfied customers.
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Look beyond price to find quantifiable benefits and gain more satisfied customers.
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Anthony Smith and Joe Lynch discuss understanding Freightonomics. Anthony is the Chief Economist for FreightWaves , the leader in global supply chain market intelligence. About Anthony Smith . Anthony Smith is the Chief Economist for FreightWaves, the leader in providing global supply chain market intelligence. Before FreightWaves, Anthony received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Economics from New Mexico State University.
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Logistics Brief Submitted Articles
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Robots are increasingly characterized as a panacea for numerous challenges in retail warehouses, but where does the hype end and reality begin? As with the adoption of all technologies, start with simple applications, learn from them and expand accordingly.
Food Logistics
OCTOBER 12, 2022
By identifying unique duty cycles, operational needs and decarbonization goals, fleet managers can successfully target environmental goals and economic performance simultaneously.
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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 Brief Submitted Articles
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Omni-channel, pure e-commerce, and direct-to-store replenishment retail facilities mitigate against variable customer demand, continued e-commerce expansion, dynamic inventory churn, picking accuracy challenges, and unprecedented labor shortages. How can goods-to-person automation address these challenges?
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Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 12, 2022
As much hype as electric vehicles get, the narrative of sustainability isn't that simple. Improved diesel fuel economy, existing electric solutions, and new technologies are all part of the path to zero emissions.
NGT News
OCTOBER 12, 2022
German e-mobility specialist QUANTRON has signed a framework agreement with TMP Logistics Group Ltd. for an order of up to 500 Class 8 trucks with FCEV drive system. The vehicles, which will be operated via Quantron-as-a-Service (QaaS), are scheduled for delivery by 2024. It is also intended to integrate zero-emission vehicles from third-party suppliers into […].
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 12, 2022
The new release is a 2022 update to American Transportation Research Institute's findings originally published in 2005 and amended in 2011 and 2018 that all show unsafe driver habits are a reliable predictor of future accidents.
NGT News
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Perrone Robotics Inc., an autonomous vehicle (AV) kit and turnkey vehicle solutions provider, is expanding its autonomous vehicle capabilities and global reach by providing automated solutions with the team at Rampini Carlo S.p.A using Rampini’s electric powered buses. The companies have agreed to integrate their product offerings to provide automated bus solutions for passenger transit […].
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
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Designed to meet fleets wherever they are in their electrification journey, the free online solutions center helps plan, track, and research heavy-duty trucking options and barriers to U.S. companies converting their diesel vehicles to electric.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Until recently, international trade’s great big dirty secrets regarding forced labor remained mostly hidden beneath layers and layers of supply chain complexity. Now, some governments are attempting to hold companies more accountable.
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 12, 2022
The new station will provide public access to renewable natural gas as part of an agreement between Clean Energy Fuels and the e-commerce giant.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 12, 2022
More and more warehouse operators are opting for implementation of robotics technology, says Kait Peterson, senior director of product marketing at Locus Robotics.
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.
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 12, 2022
While consolidation is a fact of life in today’s trucking industry, small fleets and owner-operators have their own place in the supply chain now and in the future. Part of that future is in carving out one's own niche.
NGT News
OCTOBER 12, 2022
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to fund a $32 million Bipartisan Infrastructure Law program supporting front-end engineering design (FEED) studies to produce rare earth elements (REE) and other critical minerals and materials (CMM) from domestic coal-based resources. Rare earth elements and other critical minerals are key to […].
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Explore how propane autogas offers the lowest total cost-of-ownership by saving money on fuel, fluids, and filters - with the experts from PERC.
Overdrive Online
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Citing insufficient data to support a new rulemaking, FMCSA denied CVSA's request from earlier this year asking for time or distance limits on truck drivers' use of the personal conveyance guidance around the hours of service regulations.
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This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Kenworth and Toyota Motor North America say they have proven the capabilities of their jointly designed Class 8 fuel-cell electric vehicles as potential zero-emission replacements for diesel-powered trucks.
Commercial Carrier Journal
OCTOBER 12, 2022
NFI has acquired Wilmington, North Carolina-based MCO Transport. Bison will acquire Hermon, Maine-based Pottle’s Transportation.
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 12, 2022
In an Oct. 6 tweet, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the partnership with PepsiCo and the start of production of the Tesla Semi, touting the truck’s “500-mile range” and that it’s “super fun to drive.”.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 12, 2022
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy made another attempt to quash a plan to raise about $1 billion annually for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
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.
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 12, 2022
For commercial vehicles exposed to floodwaters like we've seen from Hurricane Ian, Bendix offers fleets and drivers technical advice on inspecting and possibly reconditioning all kinds of truck safety components.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 12, 2022
The airline reported a $695 million profit over the three months that ended in September, despite rising costs and Hurricane Ian’s disruptions to travel.
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Some may believe the move to cleaner transportation will leave out owner-operators and small fleets because the costs of alternative vehicles and clean diesel trucks are prohibitive. But the zero-emission movement isn't leaving out small businesses.
RasTrac
OCTOBER 12, 2022
In 2019 alone, there were over 510,000 commercial truck accidents. And that statistic only counts large trucks; it doesn’t include the hundreds of thousands of incidents with other types of fleet vehicles. Video Telematics can help reduce the probability of your fleet vehicles being a part of these statistics.
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
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 12, 2022
The U.S. average price for trucking’s main fuel drops 5.3 cents to $4.836 per gallon. Lower oil prices seem to be driving diesel well below $5 and gasoline much under $4 per gallon on fears among traders and investors of an impending recession.
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Exosuits can help reduce musculoskeletal disorders and other back injuries.
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 12, 2022
With the MCO acquisition, NFI is expanding its port solutions and export drayage services with locations in Wilmington, North Carolina, Norfolk, Virginia, Charleston, South Carolina, Savannah, Georgia, and Atlanta.
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