Now, That's Logistics
MARCH 23, 2022
The port congestion, container shortage and transportation delays that emerged in 2021 followed shippers right into 2022 and have shown no immediate signs of stopping. This has put companies in the position of once again having to put more time and effort into forecasting, planning, budgeting and generally just thinking way ahead when securing ocean freight capacity for their imports and exports.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 23, 2022
I’ve made many supply chain and logistics predictions over the years, and have been wrong many times, including this prediction from December 2014: Google will acquire a logistics service provider (3PL) and/or a logistics software vendor. Here is what I wrote at the time: It’s no secret that Google and Amazon.com are continuously looking to. Read more Google Making Inroads Into Supply Chain and Logistics.
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Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 23, 2022
I am continuing to work on my latest Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems study, which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2026, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, customer size, and mode. One thing that has become abundantly clear over the last few years is that visibility solutions are becoming more necessary.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 23, 2022
The move by some states to soothe the sting of soaring fuel prices by temporarily suspending diesel fuel taxes has some unlikely opponents: truckers, the very people it’s supposed to help.
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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.
Overdrive Online
MARCH 23, 2022
Dozens of pristine rigs turned out for the 50th anniversary of the Mid-America Trucking Show, which officially kicks off Thursday. Here, get a preview of some of the trucks competing in the PKY Truck Beauty Championship.
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Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 23, 2022
With a policy of keeping large amounts of inventory on hands, Parts Town was ready for any supply disruption. But it was also aided by having previously installed a goods-to-person system in the warehouse.
NGT News
MARCH 23, 2022
Tod Hynes has been appointed chair of XL Fleet Corp.’s board of advisors. He has resigned as president of XL Fleet and a member of its board of directors in order to work with additional organizations reducing fossil fuel consumption and combating climate change. “We appreciate Tod’s commitment and many contributions to XL Fleet over […]. The post Tod Hynes Becomes Chair of XL Fleet Advisory Board, Steps Down as President appeared first on NGT News.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 23, 2022
The chief executives of some of the largest U.S. chip manufacturing companies urged Congress to pass legislation that includes $52 billion in incentives for their industry, calling it “essential” to maintaining competitiveness with China and other countries.
NGT News
MARCH 23, 2022
Blue Bird Corp. has named Britton Smith as senior vice president of electrification and chief strategy officer. He is responsible for further strengthening the company’s electric-powered school buses, expanding the company’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem and establishing strategic partnerships to drive performance. Smith has over 20 years of leadership experience in public and private-equity-owned companies […].
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
MARCH 23, 2022
A growing commitment from automotive startups and legacy players is setting up the electric vehicle market for an exciting future. Tesla Inc., Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Co. have all announced plans to electrify their fleets as early as 2030.
NGT News
MARCH 23, 2022
Business leaders in transportation and clean energy came together alongside Southern California government officials to celebrate the completion of Antelope Valley Transit Authority’s (AVTA) 100% zero-emission fleet. Since 2014, AVTA has been converting its diesel transit vehicles to an all-electric fleet. With the final step completed this month, AVTA became the first zero-emission transit agency […].
Shippeo
MARCH 23, 2022
NFTs seem to be the newest trend in the blockchain technology. By the end of 2021, the NFT market surpassed $40 billion in value, according to an NFT market report. The sales of NFTs jumped from $350 million in 2020 to $2 billion in 2021. But how does that affect writers? What do NFT books […]. The post The Comprehensive Guide to NFT Books apareció primero en Kotobee Blog.
NGT News
MARCH 23, 2022
GreenPower Motor Co. Inc. has officially launched the Nano BEAST (Battery Electric Automotive School Transportation), a purpose-built, battery-electric, Type A school bus with a range of up to 150 miles per charge. GreenPower will begin initial deliveries to its customers in the coming months. The Nano BEAST’s clean sheet design approach facilitates optimal battery pack […].
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 23, 2022
As cities go carless, how can issues of mobility be solved? Peter Berger, director of business development for Woven Planet Holdings Inc., has answers.
NGT News
MARCH 23, 2022
EVgo Inc. has been selected for proposed awards for two California Energy Commission (CEC) Charging Access for Reliable On-Demand Transportation Services (CARTS) grants to directly support its partnership with Uber. Using the proposed award funds of over $3.6 million, EVgo will develop twin, public, fast-charging hub sites featuring 72 charging stalls – including 38 designated […].
Shipping and Freight Resource
MARCH 23, 2022
Suffern, NY, March 22, 2022 – Transit times for containers moving between ports in China and their counterparts on the US West Coast declined sharply in March offering further relief for shippers after two tumultuous years. Freight rates on the principal trade lanes between China and the US also softened on the back of significant declines in January and February. “ The biggest port complex in the US, Los Angeles / Long Beach , is finally showing signs of heading towards the “new normal”, whatev
LandLink
MARCH 23, 2022
Reshoring is the practice of bringing manufacturing and services back to the U.S. from overseas. It’s a fast and efficient way to strengthen the U.S. economy because it helps balance the trade and budget deficits, reduces unemployment by creating good, well-paying manufacturing jobs, and fosters a skilled workforce. Reshoring also benefits manufacturing companies by reducing the total cost of their products, improving balance sheets, and making product innovations more effective.
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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.
WorkWave
MARCH 23, 2022
Time To Read: 3 minutes. TEAM Lite delivers industry-leading power and functionality in an efficient platform designed specifically to support small residential and commercial cleaning companies. OMAHA, Neb. — March 23, 2022 — TEAM Software by WorkWave , a leading provider of software and solutions for cleaning, janitorial, security and facilities management service providers, announces the launch of TEAM Lite, an easy-to-use, all-in-one software platform that empowers small and early-stage comp
MercuryGate
MARCH 23, 2022
Sourcing freight capacity is always subject to market conditions and the balance of both spot and contract freight rates. However, periods of extreme turmoil, like an explosion of e-commerce amid pandemic, lead to a massive strain on resources and a freight capacity crunch. The post Freight Capacity Shortage? 5 Tips to Find Trucking Capacity appeared first on MercuryGate International.
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 23, 2022
HAI ROBOTICS , a pioneer in Autonomous Case-handling Robot (ACR) systems for warehouse logistics, will present its highly flexible totes-to-person warehouse automation solution at this year’s MODEX 2022 show, Booth C4585 at Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta from March 28th to 31st. With its robots being exhibited also by MHS, SVT Robotics, GreyOrange and Tompkins Robotics, the company will demonstrate alongside its strategic partners how its state-of-the-art warehousing technology complem
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 23, 2022
Why Your Shipment is Late with Ayala Rudoy. Ayala Rudoy and Joe Lynch discuss why your shipment is late. Ayala is the Global Vice President and GM of Logistics and Transportation Business Unit at Tomorrow.io , the world’s only Weather and Climate Security Platform. About Ayala Rudoy. Ayala Rudoy is the VP & GM of the Logistics & Transportation Enterprise Business Unit at Tomorrow.io , The World’s Weather Intelligence and Climate Security Platform, helping countries, businesses, an
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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
MARCH 23, 2022
Life cycle management, sustainability and environmental friendliness are terms that are now firmly anchored not only in the minds of end consumers, but also in the minds of more and more companies. However, the consistent implementation of such measures should also have as positive an effect as possible on costs. Robopac Germany, a company of the international Aetnagroup, focuses on intelligent packaging machines for stretch wrapping technologies in the food and beverage industry, which are test
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MARCH 23, 2022
In today’s global economy, Australian manufacturers must transition to a more sustainable and ethical business environment if they want to stay profitable. The pandemic has exposed critical supply chain weaknesses, particularly among suppliers with poor workplace health and safety practices. Global calls for greater inclusion and transparency have resulted in organizations with alleged human rights violations throughout their supply chain, or lacking diversity within their workforce, coming unde
MTS Logistics
MARCH 23, 2022
Over the past several months, it has become clear that the U.S. government is pursuing a path towards further regulations of the shipping industry and the supply chain at-large. Lots of developments have happened over the past two weeks. Taken together, all of these developments may have consequential effects on the industry over the long-term. First, the Biden Administration is getting involved in trying to foster more ocean carrier competition to bring down container rates.
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