Blue Grace Logistics
JUNE 22, 2021
Wondering where your new couch is? Freight capacity demand continues to congest delivery schedules, putting global supply chains in a state of strain today. What’s covered in this article: Port congestion exacerbating capacity shortage. Long shipping times for end customers. Effects on furniture shipping. Leveraging technology to improve supply chain operations.
Overdrive Online
JUNE 22, 2021
Tune for the the finale in the Overdrive-Red Eye Radio Trucker Talent Search September 16 as these three trucker-songwriters square off. The winner will receive a full day’s recording session in a Nashville studio, with backing by studio musicians.
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Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 22, 2021
The deals during Amazon.com’s annual Prime Day sale are stingier this year, according to merchants, thanks to rising shipping costs, higher advertising rates and scarce inventory.
Overdrive Online
JUNE 22, 2021
A panel of judges has narrowed the 10 semi-finalists to three finalists in the Overdrive-Red Eye Radio Trucker Talent Search. The winner will receive a full day’s recording session in Nashville studio, with backing by studio musicians.
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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
JUNE 22, 2021
Maurice Liddell, principal and senior client executive with BDO, examines the results of a survey of manufacturers and their efforts to adopt new technologies in keeping with the age of “Industry 4.0.
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Food Logistics
JUNE 22, 2021
As businesses face continued pressure to optimize their performance and preserve slim margins, virtual reality is positioned to offer value in a range of other applications.
NGT News
JUNE 22, 2021
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has signed SB 8 – a piece of legislation that accelerates the sunset date of the state’s alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) and electric vehicle (EV) tax credits to July 1. The bill, which passed the state senate in April and the house earlier this month, specifies that if a vehicle […]. The post Clean Transportation Dealt a Legislative Blow in Louisiana appeared first on NGT News.
GoShip Blog
JUNE 22, 2021
They say that you should never judge a book by its cover. However, business owners are aware of how critical product packaging is to customer satisfaction. It is likely to be the first physical encounter your customers have with your brand and sets the tone for the customer’s perception of your brand. With the skyrocketing online shopping demands due to COVID-19, eye-catching plastic packaging waste has unfortunately become a serious environmental issue which has become a rising concern among co
NGT News
JUNE 22, 2021
Hyzon Motors Inc. says its hydrogen fuel cell-powered coaches have completed a 15,000 km durability road test, in anticipation of Fortescue Metals Group using the vehicles in the remote Pilbara region of Western Australia. Fortescue has contracted for up to 10 of Hyzon’s custom-built coaches in the Christmas Creek mining hub, where summer temperatures commonly […].
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
WorkWave
JUNE 22, 2021
Time To Read: 3 minutes. Acquisition brings together two of the most respected solutions in the field service industry and furthers WorkWave’s position as a premier provider of solutions that help service companies succeed. Holmdel, NJ – June 22, 2021 – WorkWave ® , a leading provider of industry-changing software solutions that enable field service companies to reach their full potential, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Real Green Systems , a prominent pro
Now, That's Logistics
JUNE 22, 2021
In the U.S., the truck driver shortage is causing a lot of headaches for shippers. Not only is it forcing carriers to pay out higher wages and, subsequently, pass those increases along to individual shippers, but the trend is also creating capacity issues for anyone that relies on truckload (TL) or less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation. Compounded by the higher insurance and equipment rates that trucking companies are paying right now, the driver shortage has created double-digit freight rate
Logistics Management
JUNE 22, 2021
Total May U.S.-bound import shipments—at 1,310,710—are up 30.5% annually and are up 27.9%, to 6,137,069, on a year-to-date basis through May. And containerized freight imports—at 3,010,055 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units)—saw a 47.1% annual gain and are up 41.2% year-to-date, to 14,175,840 TEU and also up 18.3% compared to May 2019.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 22, 2021
A bill with bipartisan support would prevent Amazon from luring sellers to use its logistics services in exchange for preferential treatment on its busy web store.
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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.
Logistics Management
JUNE 22, 2021
Austin, Texas-based Lone Star Overnight (LSO), a regional parcel delivery services provider serving Texas and Oklahoma, recently rolled out plans to expand its service footprint, effective in early September, to five states, including: Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Kansas.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 22, 2021
Avery Dennison has set a target for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. At the same time, the big designer and maker of labels and related materials is raising the bar on sustainability and social responsibility goals to be achieved by 2030, including deforestation-free manufacturing.
Logistics Management
JUNE 22, 2021
With day two of Amazon Prime Days wrapping up today, many consumers, at this point, may view this event differently than in the past, or before March 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic initially took hold on a wide scale in the United States.
NGT News
JUNE 22, 2021
Ballard Power Systems has received a follow-on purchase order from New Flyer for 20 fuel cell modules to power 20 New Flyer Xcelsior fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs) that are planned for deployment with Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) in Oakland, Calif. Ballard plans to deliver all the modules to New Flyer this year. […]. The post Ballard Supplying Fuel Cell Modules Destined for AC Transit in Oakland appeared first on NGT News.
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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.
Logistics Management
JUNE 22, 2021
Chicago-based transportation and logistics management and truckload freight brokerage services provider Coyote Logistics, a subsidiary of freight transportation and logistics services bellwether UPS, recently marked its 15-year anniversary. The company's CEO Jonathan Sisler recently penned a blog covering the company’s history and growth over the last 15 years and subsequently provided Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman with an in-depth look at the truckload freight brokerage sec
NGT News
JUNE 22, 2021
Miami-Dade County says it is acquiring 42 Proterra ZX5+ 40-foot electric transit buses – joining 33 Proterra buses that the county has already procured – and installing 75 Proterra chargers across three bus depots. Proterra notes that the 42 buses represent 19 MWh of battery storage capacity. “We’re upgrading to this large fleet of electric […].
MercuryGate
JUNE 22, 2021
The modern-day supply chain looks vastly different than it did a decade or two ago, thanks to the changes brought about by the digital freight network. In the simplest of terms, this modern network is an expansive and fully connected system that uses automation, technology, machine learning, virtual tools, data analysis, and other software. The […].
FreightWaves SONAR
JUNE 22, 2021
Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies are facing a unique set of circumstances in the current inflationary environment. Inflation has a larger impact for the CPG industry compared to other industries given the reliance on numerous commodities (like corn and soybeans) that have seen prices increase dramatically over the past year. The inflationary pressure on inputs means that margin pressure for CPG companies looks likely.
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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.
Loginext
JUNE 22, 2021
We're thrilled to announce that LogiNext Mile has been named a category leader for the route planning software category by GetApp, a Gartner Company. GetApp is the recommendation engine for SMBs and enterprises to make the right software choice. Category Leaders rankings highlight top-ranked North American software products.
Logistics Bureau
JUNE 22, 2021
Comparing your Supply Chain to other similar Supply Chain is a great way to identify opportunities for Supply Chain improvement. They need to be similar, at least in the same ‘Ball Park’, in things like: Business Size. Number of SKUs. Product Handling needs. Product Temperature needs. Number of orders processed. Number of customers. Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: How to Benchmark Your Supply Chain.
Penske Move Ahead
JUNE 22, 2021
Penske Logistics has earned placement on this year's Top Green Providers list that is published by Food Logistics magazine. The publication's annual listing recognizes companies whose products, services or exemplary leadership is enhancing sustainability within the cold food and beverage industry. Penske has been a leader in the electric truck space , which includes an EV charging station infrastructure, winning awards as part of the U.S.
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 22, 2021
Vanderlande has signed a new contract with Australia’s largest food and grocery retailer, Woolworths, to deliver STOREPICK, a robotised, end-to-end automated case picking (ACP) warehouse solution. The system will be installed in a new, innovative regional DC in Moorebank Logistics Park in Sydney and will supply over 200 stores in New South Wales from 2025.
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
Freight Center
JUNE 22, 2021
There’s no question that the pandemic turned many supply chains and businesses on their heads. But what are the trends in B2C eCommerce moving forward and other current market conditions that will impact these trends? While things are always changing and the future is always uncertain, we’ve put together a few expected B2C eCommerce trends post-pandemic that will help guide you and your business towards shipping success.
RPA Labs
JUNE 22, 2021
Logistics automation has been taking the transportation and shipping industry by storm as renewed focus and interest in computer software and automated machinery grow omnipotent. These automation options are commonly found in warehouse or distribution centers, freight forwarders and carriers, modern supply chain networks, and enterprise logistics and tracking platforms.
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 22, 2021
The Pallet Network ( TPN ) is introducing a per-pallet surcharge for all tail-lift deliveries, as of 1st August 2021, in order to protect driver safety, service levels and the profitability of its partners. The network is the first in the UK sector to take the courageous step of recognising the extra costs involved with tail-lift deliveries, and the levels of investment required of network partners.
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