MercuryGate
AUGUST 30, 2022
In 2018, the global transportation industry produced 8.26 gigatons of carbon dioxide, accounting for roughly 26% of global CO2 emissions. Even as companies struggle with supply chain challenges, figuring out how to cut carbon emissions in their supply chains remains a top priority. The post 10 Ways to Cut Carbon Emissions in Supply Chains appeared first on MercuryGate International.
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 30, 2022
Melanie Flores and Joe Lynch discuss the Symtrain demo. Melanie is is the Director of Solutions Consulting at Symtrain , an advanced AI-based training platform that is unlike any other. It simulates real-world coaching scenarios to prepare front-line agents for interactions with customers. About Melanie Flores . Melanie Flores blends an engineer’s mind with a teacher’s heart and a gardener’s hands.
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Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 30, 2022
Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from GEP and look at the impact of EV boom on the oil & gas market. The rising popularity of electric vehicles (EV) is not only reducing the consumption of diesel and gasoline in the transportation sector but also impacting oil and gas exploration and production activities.
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 30, 2022
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. In this recent post from Descartes’ blog, Chris Jones analyzes July 2022 data related to U.S. ocean ports and import volumes.
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Supply Chain and Logistics
AUGUST 30, 2022
ARe sailing cargo vessels the wave of the future? The French company TOWT thinks so. Sailing cargo vessels reduce emissions by 90%. That’s a draw for some European shippers.
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Fleet Owner
AUGUST 30, 2022
In his 44 years of driving a tractor-trailer, Vic Benson has logged more than 4 million accident-free miles. What he saw on Interstate 40 in Knoxville, Tennessee, put his experience to the test.
Logistics Bureau
AUGUST 30, 2022
Trent Morris has helped many of our clients over the last 2-3 years with their Ocean Freight challenges. Here’s the overview of the discussion: Brief Industry Update. Ocean Freight Tips. Related case study. ?. Freight-related articles have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Freight Benchmarking: What Is It? Why Do It? Why Containerised Freight Shipping is Daunting for SMEs.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 30, 2022
A report on current consumer perception and trust for high importance or time critical deliveries, such as medical devices and travel documents indicates there many opportunities to improve.
NGT News
AUGUST 30, 2022
Driven by demand in both its Heavy Truck Operations and Work Truck & EV Solutions divisions, Fontaine Modification, a Marmon Holdings / Berkshire Hathaway company, is building a new corporate headquarters that will more than double its production and product development capabilities. The new facility, currently under construction in the Charlotte, N.C., I-485 Logistics Center, […].
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
AUGUST 30, 2022
Ideas about how to more efficiently “re-commerce” returned goods into the supply chain seemed the most fresh and fruitful up for discussion on the first day of Home Delivery World in Philadelphia, Aug. 31.
NGT News
AUGUST 30, 2022
Nikola Corp. has made two leadership changes to advance the company’s commercial and energy efforts. Pablo Koziner, currently president of energy and commercial, is the new president of commercial. Carey Mendes, currently global head of energy finance, has become president of energy. They will report to Michael Lohscheller, recently named president of Nikola Corp., and […].
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 30, 2022
A truck spilled more than 150,000 tomatoes across Interstate 80 Highway in California Aug. 29, bringing traffic to a standstill.
NGT News
AUGUST 30, 2022
Sycuan Casino Resort has partnered with PowerFlex to install 45 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and a battery energy storage system (BESS) at its casino location in San Diego, Calif. The EV project includes 40 Level 2 chargers, 5 DC fast-chargers (DC FC) and a 250 kW / 560 kWh BESS in progress. The EV […]. The post PowerFlex Installs 45 EV Chargers, Storage System at San Diego Location appeared first on NGT News.
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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.
Truck News
AUGUST 30, 2022
Canada’s trucking industry serves every community across the country. Look no further than stocked store shelves for proof of that. But it would be a mistake to suggest the support is limited to delivering for-profit freight. This August, Fastfrate Group donated $500,000 to support cancer care at the Southlake Regional Health Centre – adding to […].
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 30, 2022
Doing so means a fleet can shorten the life cycle of a truck and exchange it for a new vehicle, avoiding the higher cost of operating an older asset. But there is economic risk in this practice.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 30, 2022
With e-commerce increasingly dominating consumer preferences, third-party storefronts might no longer be a retailer’s best option.
Food Logistics
AUGUST 30, 2022
Maintenance and repair is a significant area where cost control options exist, even as price pressures remain elevated year-over-year.
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Fleet Owner
AUGUST 30, 2022
Some of the nosedive may be due to seasonal factors, but the lull might also be a sign that the freight market is cooling, ACT’s Tam says.
Blue Grace Logistics
AUGUST 30, 2022
Will Passage of the CHIPS Act Resolve Supply Chain Issues? Show Submenu Resources. The Logistics Blog®. News. Press. Whitepaper. Case Study. Webinars. Search. Search. BlueGrace Logistics. Supply Chain Brain. Scott Schara, SCB Contributor. August 30, 2022. Congress has been under intense pressure to release $52 billion in subsidies to U.S. semiconductor manufacturers, to strengthen the nation’s competitive stance and self-reliance in an industry that’s essential to our economic and national secur
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 30, 2022
The $550M expansion will allow Bridgestone's tires to be equipped with sensors and RFID tags for fleets to practice more efficient data-driven asset management. The manufacturing plant for truck and bus radial tires is in Warren County, Tennessee.
Blue Grace Logistics
AUGUST 30, 2022
Supply Chain Brain. Scott Schara, SCB Contributor. August 30, 2022. Congress has been under intense pressure to release $52 billion in subsidies to U.S. semiconductor manufacturers, to strengthen the nation’s competitive stance and self-reliance in an industry that’s essential to our economic and national security. The U.S. and other countries have been heavily reliant on one main source for microchips, found in everything from washing machines to smartphones to credit cards.
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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
AUGUST 30, 2022
Over three days in September, hundreds of the world’s most innovative and influential manufacturers and suppliers of logistics solutions and intralogistics technology will showcase the developments that are reshaping post-pandemic global supply chains when IMHX 2022 opens for business at the NEC, Birmingham. The UK’s premier event for the logistics industry takes place on the 6th, 7th and 8th of September and is the go-to event for professionals who manage, operate and optimise logistics and sup
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 30, 2022
The South Korean tire maker is spending more than $600 million and will grow its workforce northwest of Nashville to more than 2,000.
GoShip Blog
AUGUST 30, 2022
The freight shipping market is full of challenges due to its changeability. Sometimes, business owners can’t manage to release all their stock, which provokes the accumulation of redundant items. However, particular freight shipping practices like spot shipments can help you arrange additional deliveries and avoid financial losses. What is a spot shipment?
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Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 30, 2022
The electrification trend is just taking off in mobile applications for material handling. Electric drives are dynamic, efficient, powerful and above all reliable. They are thus suitable for forklifts, automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and pallet trucks. ABM Greiffenberger supplies the appropriate motors, gearboxes and electronics developed and manufactured in-house – and adapted to the individual application.
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 30, 2022
Fives , one of the world’s most preferred partners for transforming supply chain facilities, is participating at IMHX , the logistics solutions show, from September 6-8, to unveil its latest innovations in material handling and automation. Fives will be exhibiting at Booth 5B27. Fives, through its Smart Automation Solutions Division, says it is an industry leading provider and integrator of cutting-edge, smart, scalable, and sustainable solutions for advanced automation, handling, and sorting, w
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 30, 2022
With the growing number of electric vehicles on the streets and increased electrification in many industries, the demand for batteries is expanding significantly. According to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) the number of new electric vehicle (EV) registrations rose by 63% in 2021 as compared to the previous year. Consequently, experts predict battery production capacities in Europe to multiply by a factor of 20 by 2030.
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