GoShip Blog
JANUARY 11, 2023
Labor shortages occur when the demand for workers in a particular industry exceeds the supply of people who are qualified and willing to take the job. In logistics, labor shortage puts a strain on the supply chain, making it difficult for businesses to fulfill orders. Learning how to work through labor shortages keeps your business competitive and your customers satisfied. .
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 11, 2023
Mary O’Connell and Joe Lynch discuss the Bloomberg of Freight. Mary is a podcast host and writer for FreightWaves , the leader in global supply chain market intelligence. About Mary O’Connell. Mary O’Connell is a former pricing analyst, supply chain planner, and broker/dispatcher turned creator of the newsletter and podcast Check Call. Check Call gives insights into the world around 3PLs and freight brokers.
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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JANUARY 11, 2023
On a recent episode of the Unboxing Fulfillment Podcast , host Harry Drajpuch chatted with supply chain veteran, Jim Tompkins, on a range of issues related to fulfillment and operations management. Jim is the author of 31 books and, between them, Jim and Harry have over 70 years of industry experience. Here are a few of the notable fulfillment and operations insights from the episode, with commentary.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 11, 2023
As I highlighted last February in “The Labor Shortage Problem: Why It’s Bigger Than You Think And How To Address It,” which included insights from a presentation by labor economist Ron Hetrick titled “The Demographic Drought,” there are various factors leading to decreased labor availability around the world. Unfortunately, this problem is projected to get.
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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 Viewpoints
JANUARY 11, 2023
In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. Unlike some of the other trends articles we have covered at Logistics Viewpoints, which take a deeper dive into technology and application specific trends, this article looked at the top trends executives need to be paying attention to before their strategic planning meetings commence.
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Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 11, 2023
A halt to all flights across the country is extremely rare and has only been done a handful of times, such as after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. .
NGT News
JANUARY 11, 2023
The U.S. Departments of Energy, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and the Environmental Protection Agency have released the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization: a comprehensive strategy for cutting emissions from the transportation sector by 2050. The transportation sector accounts for a third of all domestic greenhouse gas emissions, and transportation costs are the second […].
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 11, 2023
Looking at the year to come and beyond, here are the top four logistics industry predictions for 2023.
NGT News
JANUARY 11, 2023
IVECO BUS, a brand of Iveco Group N.V., has signed a three-year framework agreement to supply up to 150 E-WAY full-electric city buses to Busitalia, the FS Italiane Group’s bus company that mainly operates local public transport services, directly and through subsidiaries. It will represent the largest order for E-WAY city buses in Italy to […].
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
Logistics Management
JANUARY 11, 2023
Earlier this week, FedEx Freight, the less-than-truckload (LTL) subsidiary of Memphis-based global freight transportation and logistics services provider FedEx, said it has expanded its FedEx Freight Direct e-commerce offering for big and bulky items.
NGT News
JANUARY 11, 2023
Following earlier investments by SUSI Partners in the United States, its credit platform is now also expanding its reach to this market by signing a financing agreement with OBE Power, an owner and operator of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. As the firm’s first investment in this sector, and the first credit investment outside of Europe, […].
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 11, 2023
The move follows Frontline’s decision to withdraw merger plans after opposition from one of Belgium’s oldest shipping families.
NGT News
JANUARY 11, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is releasing $42 million in funding for 12 projects to strengthen the domestic supply chain for advanced batteries that power electric vehicles (EV). Projects selected for the Electric Vehicles for American Low-Carbon Living (EVs4ALL) program aim to expand domestic EV adoption by developing batteries that last longer, charge faster, […].
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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
JANUARY 11, 2023
Supply chain factors governing a company’s bottom line are highly unpredictable. The solution lies in predictive analytics.
NGT News
JANUARY 11, 2023
Blink Charging Co. is collaborating with Citybest, a sustainable transport mobility app that connects passengers with sustainable taxis, drivers and ride-sharing services, to provide electric vehicle (EV) chargers in Latin America. Through the agreement with Citybest, Blink will install 50 Blink MQ 200 chargers at hotel chains in Mexico with another 20 Blink EQ 200 […].
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 11, 2023
A forward-thinking process analysis and strategy are essential to implementing intelligent transport management software. In a new partnership, Euro-Log AG is combining its platform-based, digital transport management solution with the supply chain expertise of Deloitte. By merging their services in this field, the companies have created a powerful package that boosts the agility and resilience of supply chains.
NGT News
JANUARY 11, 2023
A University of Central Florida researcher has developed technology that could prevent electric vehicle fires, like those caused by saltwater flooding from Hurricane Ian. The technology, an aqueous battery, replaces the volatile and highly flammable organic solvents found in EV lithium-ion batteries with saltwater to create a battery that is safer, faster charging, just as […].
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Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 11, 2023
NORD Drivesystems was assessed by the rating agency EcoVadis and awarded the silver sustainability certificate in 2022. In the overall ranking, the North German company is in the top six percent of manufacturers in the industry assessed by EcoVadis. “We are very proud to have received the certificate”, Jörg Niermann, Head of Marketing at NORD Drivesystems, explains.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 11, 2023
Doreen Edelman, chair and partner of the law firm Lowenstein Sandler’s Global Trade & National Security Practice group, discusses regulatory requirements for international traders.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 11, 2023
Container xChange has released a Container LogTech predictions report for 2023, which highlights important global trends that the shipping and supply chain industry will witness in 2023. The report draws attention to some of the most pertinent issues that industry will witness this year thereby helping professionals to prepare better for navigation.
Loginext
JANUARY 11, 2023
Scheduled pick-up/ deliveries and on-demand deliveries are the two key strategies used by last-mile service providers. Learn the difference, advantages, and use cases of these delivery types. The post <strong>Comparison Between</strong> <strong>Scheduled Pickup and On-demand Deliveries</strong> appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
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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
JANUARY 11, 2023
UPS Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) has announced the opening of its new facility in Madrid. The brand-new 6500 sq.m premises will be a main point of distribution for the Iberian Peninsula, connecting the region’s growing tech and healthcare industries pharmaceutical and medical technology industries to UPS’s smart global logistics network that serves customers in over 220 countries and territories.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 11, 2023
The supply chain software company's co-CEOs cited the global macroeconomic downturn and softening trade volumes.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 11, 2023
2022 was a year of challenges for Port of Antwerp-Bruges. Geopolitical tensions, the energy crisis and ongoing disruptions in supply chains made their presence felt and, in addition to shifts within the various commodity flows, put sustained pressure on the container segment. This affected throughput, which was down 0.7% year-on-year to 286.9 million tons of cargo.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 11, 2023
The plan marks the biggest solar investment spurred so far by the massive tax incentives introduced last year.
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
Odyssey Logistics
JANUARY 11, 2023
Dear Valued Customers, Due to inclement weather in the Gulf of Alaska, Midnight Sun NB voyage 23005 is expected to depart Tacoma on Thursday and arrive in Anchorage on Sunday, January 15 with a 1300 work-start. Please see our terminal hours of operation below. Tacoma Terminal Wednesday, January 11 Normal Gate Hours 2300 – All. Continue Reading. The post Alaska Service Announcement: Midnight Sun Delayed Anchorage Arrival appeared first on Odyssey Logistics & Technology.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 11, 2023
To advance next generation fleet connectivity for commercial vehicles ZF, today. announced that it has acquired intellic Germany GmbH, a Berlin-based advanced tachograph technology company with 20 employees. The acquisition further consolidates ZF’s unique capability to supply innovative solutions across the entire commercial vehicle transport value chain, reinforcing its innovation leadership in road transportation, orchestration and infrastructure optimization.
Ship Monk
JANUARY 11, 2023
What a time to be alive! Business is booming and ever-evolving. The ecommerce industry specifically continues to grow in terms of demand, competition, and customer expectations, calling for increasingly efficient fulfillment solutions and infrastructure to better deliver on your brand promises. If you’re an ecommerce business owner, particularly one at the onset of his or her entrepreneurial journey, it’s critical to know all the shipping, fulfillment, inventory terms and beyond to run your busi
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