Talking Logistics

APRIL 11, 2022

Pay $200,000+ for a four-year college degree to get a $100,000 job (if you get an engineering or other high-paying degree) or pay $4,500 for a 12-week training program to get a $110,000 job? Put differently, do you want to be an engineer or a Walmart truck driver? There was a lot of buzz last. Read more Welcome to the Spotlight Truck Drivers. The post Welcome to the Spotlight Truck Drivers appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 11, 2022

How to 10X Your Sales Pipeline with Nadine Nocero-Tye. Nadine Nocero-Tye and Joe Lynch discuss how to 10x your sales pipeline. Nadine is a partner and Vice President of Sales and Marketing at SyncShow Transportation Marketing, a company that helps transportation and logistics companies unleash their online lead generation and pipeline potential. About Nadine Nocero-Tye.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 11, 2022

A Mexican truck blockade at a key Texas bridge is diverting U.S.-bound cargoes to far-flung crossings, worsening shipping snarls and raising the specter of delivery disruptions for everything from avocados to auto parts.

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Truck News

APRIL 11, 2022

Let me tell you how it will beThere’s one for you, 19 for me‘Cause I’m the taxmanYeah, I’m the taxman – The Beatles There was no love lost between the Fab Four and keepers of the U.K. treasury. You can hear it in the lyrics of Taxman, penned by George Harrison with some help from […].

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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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NGT News

APRIL 11, 2022

Wallbox has commenced construction at its Arlington, Texas, manufacturing facility, the company’s first U.S.-based electric vehicle (EV) charger manufacturing facility. The 130,000 square-foot high-tech plant is expected to have enough capacity to fully support Wallbox’s expansion plans in North America over the next decade. This announcement comes on the heels of the start of production […].

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NGT News

APRIL 11, 2022

The Lion Electric Co. and Transit Truck Bodies has launched a new lightweight, aerodynamic, 100% electric heavy-duty truck suited for last-mile urban delivery which was developed under an upfitter partnership model. “The completion of this project is a huge step forward for Transit,” says Louis Leclair, Transit’s president. “We have always been committed to innovation […].

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Fleet Owner

APRIL 11, 2022

According to the OEM, the range calculator considers battery capacity, terrain, and the amount of stops on a specific route to help fleets plan for the energy that will be consumed on their hauls.

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NGT News

APRIL 11, 2022

Having worked with Volta Inc. previously on optimizing electric vehicles (EV) siting analytics, Southern Co. and Volta are launching PredictEV Fleet, a product that will allow Southern to inform and advise customers on the right fleet electrification strategy to meet their needs in the most efficient way. PredictEV Fleet analyzes data on existing vehicle fleets […].

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 11, 2022

Gordon Downes, chief executive officer of NYSHEX, discusses how ocean service contracts can be fashioned to include actual commitments on the part of both carriers and shippers.

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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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NGT News

APRIL 11, 2022

Leviton has launched the Evr-Green DC charging station, the latest expansion to its portfolio of electric vehicle (EV) supply equipment. Ideal for rest stops, retail locations, and other commercial and public applications, the Evr-Green DC provides a smart solution for high-power direct current (DC) charging for the latest EVs on the market. “This is a […].

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PLS Logistics

APRIL 11, 2022

This past month fuel prices have been a significant discussion among all U.S. citizens. But unfortunately, many industries have felt the pressure on their bottom line due to these increased prices, and the freight industry is no exception.

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NGT News

APRIL 11, 2022

Verizon Connect has formed a partnership with fleet electrification analytics firm Sawatch Labs in order to help fleets with more than 10 vehicles plan their EV strategies. “Every fleet is thinking about going to EVs, and the new Verizon Connect and Sawatch Labs integration helps them decide budget, timing, charging, staffing – everything they need […].

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 11, 2022

Europe’s push to wean itself off Russian natural gas is sparking billions of dollars in new commitments toward building a market for low-carbon hydrogen.

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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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Stord

APRIL 11, 2022

The out-of-stock sticker shock we experienced in the past few years is forcing retailers to take a hard look at how they plan inventory. Product availability was a clear problem during the pandemic: last holiday season, consumers saw over 6 billion out-of-stock messages online , a 253% increase over the 2019 season. Now, it’s been more than two years since we first heard the phrase “COVID-19,” and today’s state of inventory runs the gamut—some retailers are up to their ears (quite literally) wi

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 11, 2022

Logistics experts are busy considering ways in which their supply chains can be redesigned so as to avoid the kind of congestion that has brought international goods movement to a virtual halt at major ports. But in the meantime, the system is crying out for some form of immediate relief.

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Fleet Owner

APRIL 11, 2022

The cold storage company’s new 200,000-square-foot automated facility in Colorado is expected to open next year, delivering 80 new jobs and a $102.9M economic impact.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 11, 2022

Maersk, the shipping giant, is launching a new cargo airline to try and better meet customers needs. The Danish company announced that it will be joining a growing number of private sector companies which are investing in their own aircraft amid supply chain challenges and long delivery times. Maersk Air Cargo is leading a new frontier in logistics where ocean carriers are involved in air cargo, too.

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Overdrive Online

APRIL 11, 2022

Today's Overdrive Radio podcast features a roundtable on business process issues with something of a cross section of trucking: Aspirational small fleet owner and fleet operations veteran Pete Anderson and leased owners David Nihart and Raeshawn Lucas.

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Material Handling and Logistics

APRIL 11, 2022

Campaign to unionize college athletes impacts other employers.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 11, 2022

While it’s difficult for U.S. carmaking giants to make any meaningful inroads in India, electric vehicles could offer another opportunity to take a shot in the market of 1.4 billion people.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 11, 2022

It could take five years for UK ports to get back to pre-pandemic freight levels, with rising costs, bottlenecks, driver shortages and Brexit delaying recovery. In 2022, there could be even more disruption due to labour disputes and logistics issues, costing British businesses millions. According to research published by Asset Alliance Group , port delays have already caused 1 in 5 companies to lose potential business.

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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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Trux

APRIL 11, 2022

Plant optimization is at the forefront of almost all material producers’ minds. It doesn’t matter how big your plant operations are, or whether you have one plant, or many. We guarantee it’s something you’re familiar with. You’ve read about it. Maybe even tried a few strategies to improve it on your own.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 11, 2022

Intelligent automation specialist Dematic has started its pilot installation for Kesko, the second-largest grocery retailer in Finland. Dematic has begun work at the K-Citymarket Ruoholahti hypermarket site to install and implement an automated order fulfilment system. Dematic’s solution will be the first automation-assisted order fulfilment solution in Finland to be built onsite at a grocery store.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 11, 2022

What does green logistics mean? The International Review of Applied Engineering Research defines it as the “efforts to measure and minimise the environmental impact of logistics activity” Why companies promote the integration of green logistics in their processes? One reason is of course because changing some of the systems and being more sustainable can reduce the company’s impact on the environment, which is becoming more and more critical and many companies are concerned about imp

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 11, 2022

PowerFleet, Inc. , a global leader of Internet-of-Things (IoT) solutions that manage enterprise assets for seamless business operations, has appointed software veteran Jim Zeitunian as the new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of PowerFleet. Zeitunian will report to CEO Steve Towe and focus on executing PowerFleet’s Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) transformation.

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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

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Material Handling and Logistics

APRIL 11, 2022

The group says that despite challenges from inflation and Ukraine, "the consumer is in the driver’s seat.".

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 11, 2022

Construction and maintenance projects are the keys to maintaining the health of the nation’s highways. Yet, these work zones can provide challenges to drivers and road workers alike. New speed limits, traffic patterns and rights of way, as well as worker and vehicle movement, can all impact work zone safety, putting drivers and workers at risk. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has designated April 11-15 as National Work Zone Awareness Week to bring attention to work zone safety.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 11, 2022

Apart from organizing core supply chain operations, it is critical to take care of the shipping paperwork. Effective documentation management will eliminate probable shipment constraints and let you deliver the goods with no disruptions. What are the functions of shipping paperwork? Signing up for the shipping and logistics documents often seems to be an exhausting task.

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