Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 10, 2022
This year, the UK has become subject to heatwaves of record-breaking temperatures, widely attributed to climate change, writes Andrew Tavener, Head of Marketing, Descartes. Over the next week, parts of the UK are expected to hit highs of 30°C once again, encouraging many of the general public to stay indoors, work from home and choose their days out in moderation.
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 10, 2022
Alex Guillen and Joe Lynch discuss tracking medical shipments. Alex is the Director of Sales, Life Science and Pharma Europe at Tive , the leading provider of real-time supply chain visibility insights that help logistics professionals actively manage their in-transit shipments’ location and condition. About Alex Guillen. Alex Guillen is an established executive with a proven record in global business and market development, with well-rounded experience in multicultural sales management and bran
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Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 10, 2022
One of the most difficult and expensive aspects of the supply chain is last mile and home delivery. However, from a customer experience standpoint, it is also the most memorable and possibly important. Autonomous last mile deliveries are part of the answer to the e-commerce boom that we are experiencing. I have already written about autonomous mobile robots and how they are changing last mile deliveries.
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 10, 2022
Transportation Forecasting — which basically takes demand forecasting, promotions, point of sale data, and other demand signals to create a forecast of transportation requirements — is one of those ‘white spaces’ in transportation management systems. I said that back in 2013 in a Talking Logistics episode titled, “Revisiting Transportation Forecasting.
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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.
Food Logistics
AUGUST 10, 2022
This year’s winners are in position to answer the call for that increased demand in outsourcing of services.
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Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 10, 2022
A safe-technology advocacy group issued claimed Aug. 9 that Tesla’s full self-driving software represents a potentially lethal threat to child pedestrians, the latest in a series of claims and investigations into the technology to hit the world’s leading electric carmaker.
MTS Logistics
AUGUST 10, 2022
The world’s largest container shipping liners are poised to break their own profits record that was set in 2021 by a staggering 73%, per the latest forecast. With sustained demand for imports in the United States, high fuel prices, and skyrocketing rates, the 11 largest carriers are poised to make approximately the GDP of Portugal in 2022. The Climb.
NGT News
AUGUST 10, 2022
Lafarge Canada, a member of Holcim Group, has opened the company’s first four electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Canada at its Kent Ave Ready Mix Concrete Plant in Vancouver, British Columbia. The project was initiated in March of 2022 by Lafarge’s Vancouver team with support from Lafarge Canada for secured funding of $50,000 and […]. The post Lafarge Installs First of 100 EV Charging Stations for Light-Duty Fleet appeared first on NGT News.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 10, 2022
The Rhine River is set to become virtually impassable at a key waypoint in Germany, as shallow water chokes off shipments of energy products and other industrial commodities along one of Europe’s most important waterways.
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
NGT News
AUGUST 10, 2022
Enel X Way and HiON Distribution are supplying the U.S. market with electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and accessories. Enel X Way is a provider of smart EV charging solutions, including residential and commercial Level 2 and DC fast charging stations including residential and commercial Level 2 and DC fast charging stations. “We are thrilled […].
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 10, 2022
Study from Bloomberg and Truckstop.com shows how owner-operators have reacted to the volatile spot market as well as inflation and record fuel prices.
NGT News
AUGUST 10, 2022
Lightning eMotors, a provider of medium-duty and specialty commercial electric vehicles (EV) and charging solutions for fleets, has launched Lightning Insights, an extension of its telematics system built for monitoring and managing Lightning fleet assets in real-time. Lightning’s original telematics solution, created 10 years ago, was a platform offering an array of data collection and […].
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 10, 2022
Federal regulation of pharmaceuticals and medical devices are among the unique challenges that logistics providers face in the healthcare supply chain, says Andrew Wang, director of healthcare at Locus Robotics.
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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.
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 10, 2022
While not enough to propel a truck, extra power from a solar panel can maintain batteries at a higher state of charge and extend battery life, according to a report from NACFE.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 10, 2022
Alcott Global is rewarding excellence in the global Supply Chain industry at the first annual Leaders in Supply Chain Awards Gala, which will take place in Barcelona, Spain, October 3-4, 2022, featuring leading global Supply Chain C-level executives.
Commercial Carrier Journal
AUGUST 10, 2022
Truckload and LTL pay climbed in 2021, as did referral bonus amounts and the value of sign-on bonuses.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 10, 2022
Most platforms cater to the large enterprise market, but a new breed of transportation management system is changing the competitive landscape.
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Food Logistics
AUGUST 10, 2022
About 53% of respondents expect load growth over the next six months vs. 73% in 1Q and 64% in 2Q21.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 10, 2022
IQPC is pleased to announce that the 18 th Annual Temperature Controlled Logistics & Security Summit , formerly the Cold Chain Global Forum, is back this year in Philadelphia on November 1-3. This year’s confirmed speakers include experts from Clover Biopharmaceuticals, Merck, Bristol Myers Squibb, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca and more. .
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 10, 2022
Through a new partnership with Hapag-Lloyd , a leading global liner shipping company, Forto has launched a biofuel programme for ocean shipping customers who seek to reduce their transport emissions. Customers booking full container load (FCL) sea freight shipments with Forto can now add the use of advanced biofuel to their bookings, effectively reducing 100% of their transport’s greenhouse gas emissions.
FreightWaves SONAR
AUGUST 10, 2022
The warehousing real estate market, led by Prologis, continues to show strength as retailers combat elevated inventory levels, as signaled by pre-announcements by companies like Target, Best Buy and Walmart. Occupancy levels are at or near record highs while demand for warehousing space has yet to subside. The less-than-truckload market remained strong throughout the quarter, as five of the major LTL carriers reported stronger revenue per hundredweight on a yearly basis, constituent with the dou
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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.
WorkWave
AUGUST 10, 2022
Time To Read: 8 minutes. Hiring quality HVAC technicians is crucial to your business. However, to set a salary that will attract the best candidates, you should consider the typical HVAC salary in your state. How much does HVAC make when starting out or becoming more skilled? Entry-level HVAC technicians earn roughly similar wages across the nation, give or take a few thousand dollars annually.
Locus
AUGUST 10, 2022
When Shyft was first launched in the United Arab Emirates as a luggage delivery and airline check-in experiment in 2020, little did the team know that pivoting—a concept soon to be a buzzword—would be the defining moment in their growth journey. As international travel came to a grinding halt, they faced a harsh truth. Demand for their platform was almost nonexistent for the foreseeable future.
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 10, 2022
From empty cans to filled bottles: Mosca will be presenting two different solutions for securing beverage containers at DrinkTec, the world’s leading trade fair for the beverage industry, from 12 to 16 September (booth C6.351). The KZV-111 pallet strapping machine and Saturn S6 stretch wrapper are tailored to end-of-line packaging needs in the beverage industry and designed to ensure safe and stable transport to beverage manufacturers and consumers.
WorkWave
AUGUST 10, 2022
Time To Read: 11 minutes. If you’re tired of spending your weekends mowing the lawn , a robot lawnmower is the tool for you. You’ll love the extra time you have to do your other chores or just relax while this little robot takes care of the lawn for you. These amazing little machines cut your grass into super-fine clippings that become a mulch for your lawn–no more bagging lawn clippings!
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
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 10, 2022
Research from DHL Express following a 2021 study reveals mixed perspectives among small and medium sized British exporters for the remainder of the year, with one-third of those who export or plan to (33%) feeling the outlook for their business is more positive for 2022, with the remaining disagreeing (30%) or undecided (37%). Reflecting on the time since the UK’s exit from the EU, businesses we surveyed report ongoing challenges and concerns since the departure, including volume of paperwork (4
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 10, 2022
Garbe Industrial Real Estate GmbH is continuing its expansion course. In Bollberg near Jena (Thuringia, DE), the Hamburg-based real estate developer will build a logistics centre with a total area of 35,500 sq m on a 65,000 sq m site. Construction is scheduled to start in December 2022, with an investment of around €48m. The property is located in the industrial park of Bollberg, a district of Stadtroda (Saale-Holzland district) in Thuringia. “A location for a logistics centre could hardly
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 10, 2022
ContainerPort Group , a top-10 drayage provider in the United States, announced its owner operator network grew by nearly 20% during the second quarter of 2022, pushing the burgeoning CPG fleet to more than 1,300 strong. While much of the industry continues to face trucking capacity challenges, CPG’s driver-facing teams continue to build its network with a focus on comprehensive compensation plans that include four-figure sign-on bonuses, 24/7 support services, and state-of-the-art technology.
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