Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JANUARY 18, 2022
Cosmetics is big business. Globally, people will spend $12.8 billion in 2022 to look and smell good. Many of those sales are online. That requires a fulfillment operation that can keep up with increasing volumes, but also handle some of the unique storage and shipping requirements of beauty products. Here’s what to look for when shopping for cosmetic fulfillment services.
Shipsta
JANUARY 18, 2022
Freight procurement threw some big surprises at us in 2021. From the blockage in the Suez Canal to dramatic freight shortages throughout the year – it certainly kept us all on our toes.
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Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 18, 2022
Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from Asena Denizeri & Anil Gurbuz at Solvoyo and examines the challenges around supply chain planning for 2022 and beyond. Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, the world has dealt with supply chain issues.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 18, 2022
After the Thanksgiving holiday in the US, a co-worker in Florida commented that her grocery store was restricting cream cheese purchases, creating a buzz and taking national airtime during the Christmas season. Yet another mentioned the lack of King’s Hawaiian rolls at his store. Supply chain pressures have caused inflationary pricing for everything all around.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 18, 2022
Moving freight by rail is the most environmentally friendly mode of ground transport, with the average U.S. railroad moving one ton of freight 470 miles per gallon of fuel. A new type of railcar aims to further improve the industry’s footprint.
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Logistics Management
JANUARY 18, 2022
The ATA’s advanced Seasonally Adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index, for December, at 114.7 (2015=100), saw a 1% increase, following a 0.5% November gain, to 113.5.
Blue Grace Logistics
JANUARY 18, 2022
FreightWaves NOW – January 18, 2022. FreightWaves NOW hosts Kaylee Nix and Kevin Hill talk to Jason Lockard , Senior VP of Managed Logistics at BlueGrace, about outsource portfolio management for LTL, TL, and specialized services. To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 18, 2022
Greenwich, Conn.-based freight transportation services provider XPO Logistics announced today it has taken steps to further expand its less-than-truckload (LTL) network and increase its customer service capacity, opening two new LTL terminals. And it also said that it has increased production capacity at its trailer manufacturing facility and plans to open four new fleet maintenance shops in the first quarter.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 18, 2022
China’s zero tolerance approach to Covid has idled Toyota Motor Corp. and Volkswagen AG factories — a troubling sign for global carmakers as the omicron variant begins to spread in the world’s biggest auto production hub.
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 18, 2022
FourKites officials said that with NIC-place in the fold, it is positioned to create the largest European-based multimodal carrier network, serving global shippers with what it called the most comprehensive end-to-end global supply chain visibility platform. And they also added that it will help to spur on the adoption of secure real-time visibility solutions specifically designed for carriers, while shortening the time to value for shippers with complex, multimodal carrier networks.
Overdrive Online
JANUARY 18, 2022
An operator is his/her own first best line of defense at the very scene of an accident when it comes to the potential for litigation, however minor. That’s in addition to these time-worn tactics to fight back against aggressive claimants and attorneys.
NGT News
JANUARY 18, 2022
Nikola Corp. and Proterra Inc. have signed a strategic, multi-year supply agreement to power Nikola zero-emission semi-trucks with Proterra’s battery technology. Proterra product is expected to be incorporated in the Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and Tre fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV). The first Proterra Powered Nikola semi-trucks are expected to be produced in the […].
Overdrive Online
JANUARY 18, 2022
Presenting a kind of "anatomy" of an advertising plaintiffs’ attorney shop, with a mind to give trucking companies of all shapes and sizes tips on getting ahead of the threat of post-crash litigation from such firms.
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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 18, 2022
The last two years of supply chain disruptions, including the pandemic, the Suez Canal clog, the current Gridlock, and other events, have inadvertently shifted focus away from supply chain digital transformation as companies have scrambled to remediate these challenges.
Overdrive Online
JANUARY 18, 2022
This series charts buzz around so-called "nuclear" post-crash verdicts – extremely high awards to plaintiffs after truck crashes -- which has reached an inevitable outcome in the New Orleans staged-accident ring. Bedrock cost impacts are felt by all.
NGT News
JANUARY 18, 2022
Cummins Inc. has closed on an acquisition of 50% equity interest in Momentum Fuel Technologies from Rush Enterprises Inc. The joint venture will seek to enhance production of near-zero emissions natural gas powertrains by manufacturing Cummins-branded natural gas fuel delivery systems for the commercial vehicle market in North America. The new company combines the strengths […].
Truck News
JANUARY 18, 2022
DEF. I don’t think there is a more hated acronym in all of trucking. DOT even pales in comparison. Would you rather a CRA audit, or DEF issues? “Alex, I’ll take CRA audits for $1,000 please.” DEF, of course, stands for diesel exhaust fluid. Unfortunately, North American governments have been “DEF” to the problems it […].
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NGT News
JANUARY 18, 2022
The City of Porterville, Calif., is rolling out EV Connect’s charging management platform to take advantage of advanced capabilities such as real-time charger and vehicle data, automatic and manual charging prioritization, and energy management to help mitigate on-peak energy costs. The EV Connect Fleet solution provides an enhanced user experience, allowing for complete control over […].
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 18, 2022
John Felix, managing director of White Oak Global Advisors, lays out the financing options that middle-market companies can deploy to reduce the stress on their supply chains and cash position.
NGT News
JANUARY 18, 2022
Blink Charging Co., an owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, is deploying EV chargers at General Motors (GM) dealerships in the U.S. and Canada. Working with facility solutions provider ABM, Blink is supplying its IQ 200 Level 2 chargers to participating GM dealerships across North America. “We are proud […].
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 18, 2022
The C-suite is a bundle of nerves this winter. A survey shows that 72% of chief executive officers are worried about losing their jobs in 2022 because of business disruptions, tracking closely with the 94% of bosses who say their corporate models need to be overhauled within three years.
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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.
LandLink
JANUARY 18, 2022
Cellphone providers are set to deploy 5G service in select areas this week. Airline CEO’s are warning 5G could affect airline operations. In a letter sent Monday to United States transportation and economic officials and obtained by NBC News, the CEOs of major carriers said that the launch could ground flights and leave "tens of thousands of Americans" stranded overseas.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 18, 2022
Economists warn that persistently high transportation prices are stoking inflation and clouding the recovery.
Parade
JANUARY 18, 2022
2021 was a year full of uncertainty for everyone across the globe, but those uncertainties hit supply chains particularly hard. As we look forward to 2022, we’ve got to wonder how many more extremes the world will throw at the logistics industry. Is this the new normal or do we have something resembling the ‘old normal’ in store for this year? 1. Crazy Consumer Demand The pandemic changed the way consumers spend their money.
Food Logistics
JANUARY 18, 2022
37% of all respondents struggled with capacity challenges within their supply chain in 2021 compared to 25% that reported issues in 2020, and over half experienced delays with truckload shipments in 2021 compared to 42% in 2020.
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
IoT World Today
JANUARY 18, 2022
The city of Dallas has offered Ford an incentive package should it choose to build a proposed autonomous vehicle (AV) factory near the city. City councilors unanimously approved an economic development agreement with Ford in a bid to attract the automaker to the city, since Ford has narrowed its search for an AV factory to Dallas or two sites in California.
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 18, 2022
In this episode, we like to share three things that, we think, a great Supply Chain Manager should possess. Technical Skills. Business Elements. People Skills. Feel free to add your insights in the comments. Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: 7 Key Supply Chain Leaders’ Skills and Why You Need Them. Supply Chain Education: What Skills Do Your Staff Need?
RasTrac
JANUARY 18, 2022
Do you dread having to put together reports about your fleet’s performance? If you’re having to allocate an afternoon—or even an entire day—to reporting on your fleet operations, then you should know there’s a better way to spend your time! With GPS tracking technology, fleet reports can include a multitude of details pertaining to your fleet and be generated in an instant, which saves you time and headache.
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