Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 16, 2023

Matt Elenjickal, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of FourKites, has pointed out that “data is the raw fuel of a digital transformation.” But it must be quality data! “Just as any chef will tell you that anything less than the best quality ingredients can render a dish inedible, so too, bad data can turn any data-driven IT effort sour.”. When enterprise implementations take longer than expected, almost all do, the amount of time needed to clean up the data is often the leading factor.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2023

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has issued their rules for the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII), which is intended to combat global warming by reducing carbon emissions. It’s been years in the making.

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Truck News

JANUARY 16, 2023

Hi. My name is David, and I love ELDs. I feel much better now that I got that out in the open. What’s interesting is that there are many drivers these days who don’t know why the ELD mandate is a big deal. They have never known a trucking job without the tattletale units in […].

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NGT News

JANUARY 16, 2023

Nikola Corp. is moving its battery manufacturing from Cypress, Calif., to its manufacturing facility in Coolidge, Ariz. The move, which the company expects to complete by early Q3, brings Nikola’s truck assembly, fuel cell power module assembly, and battery module and pack production under one roof, and includes battery line automation geared toward improving quality […].

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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.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 16, 2023

For November, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI reading came in at -7.94, following October’s -11.25 reading, its lowest level since the April 2020 all-time low, at -28.66. The September TCI reading came in at -2.35.

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Overdrive Online

JANUARY 16, 2023

FTR Transportation Intelligence's monthly "State of Freight" seminar series kicked off 2023 with a close look at the trajectory of a variety of market indicators, projecting a fairly flat to down market for trucking writ large.

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NGT News

JANUARY 16, 2023

Six Wyoming state lawmakers have sponsored a measure to end electric vehicle (EV) sales in the state in 12 years by 2035, reports The Hill. The legislators reasoning is focused on protecting oil and gas industries as EVs affect Wyoming’s trading capabilities with other states., reports Lauren Sforza. “Wyoming’s vast stretches of highway, coupled with […].

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Commercial Carrier Journal

JANUARY 16, 2023

While market conditions remain broadly loose, there are increasingly signs of slowing supply – a key to the bottoming process, according to experts.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 16, 2023

Peerless Media's Modern Materials Handling sat down with MHI Executive Vice President or Exhibitions to discuss ProMat and the automation boom.

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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

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 16, 2023

Supply chain operators must ready their reporting operations now to avoid scrambling to stay compliant later. .

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Women in Trucking

JANUARY 16, 2023

Sixteen years ago, when Women In Trucking Association was formed, the response from the trucking industry was positive. They were more interested in using an untapped resource (women) to fill seats (both board seats and truck seats) than hiring women in particular but increasing the ranks of women was a welcome solution. The typical comment from carriers was that they just hired the best person, regardless of gender, age or ethnicity.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 16, 2023

The European Union will have to replace about 600,000 barrels a day of diesel imports, and Russia will need to find new buyers for those supplies.

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Stord

JANUARY 16, 2023

Stord's team of supply chain experts provide insights on the impact of logistics tech on e-commerce in 2023

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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 16, 2023

Instead of using a stick to influence consumer habits when it comes to returns, Steve Rop suggests using a carrot or two.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2023

PSA International Pte Ltd (PSA) handled container throughput volumes of 90.9 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) at its port projects around the world for the year ending 31 December 2022. The Group’s volume decreased by 0.7% over 2021, with flagship PSA Singapore contributing 37.0 million TEUs (-0.7%) and PSA terminals outside Singapore handling 53.9 million TEUs (-0.7%).

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 16, 2023

Dr. Ella Washington, founder and chief executive officer of Ellavate Solutions and a professor of practice at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, discusses the state of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace today.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2023

Leading natural and organic baby product retailer, The Green Sheep Group, has reported immediate stock accuracy and productivity improvements since implementing the flexible cloud based SnapFulfil WMS. The Stratford-upon-Avon based company, which was established in 2007 and recently won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise, is additionally enjoying consistent control of inventory and outbound processes, which help deliver a first-class customer experience.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 16, 2023

A focus on frozen foods and snacks years ago has helped the company excel in today’s world where more people are eating at home.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2023

Leschaco (Lexzau, Scharbau GmbH & Co. KG) announces the acquisition of the activities of the Colombian logistics service provider Coltrans S.A.S. as of December 28, 2022. For more than 30 years, Coltrans has been part of the Leschaco Group’s agent network, so that a trusting and close business relationship already exists on many levels. With the acquisition, the 500 employees will also move under the Leschaco umbrella.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2023

An electric ferry broke the record for the longest cruise on a single charge: 50 nautical miles. An all-electric ferry built to showcase the potential of electric-powered ships has set a new world cruise record. The Ellen ferry has set the record for the longest cruise on a single battery charge, according to electric propulsion engine supplier Danfoss Editron.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2023

The logistics engine of Locad provides a cloud supply chain for brands to store, pack, ship, and track orders for ecommerce and omnichannel retail through a tech platform connecting a network of warehouses and shipping partners. Locad has announced it has raised an $11M Series A funding round to expand their supply chain platform that allows modern consumer brands in Asia-Pacific to automatically store, pack, ship and track their orders in a distributed, end-to-end supply chain as-a-service.

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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.

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