Talking Logistics
JUNE 20, 2022
Where’s my truck or shipment? When will it arrive? Is the truck available? Answering these questions has traditionally involved making time-consuming “check calls” to carriers and drivers which are annoying and potentially a safety risk. Are you still operating that way? What problems or challenges does this create? How can real-time visibility technology help?
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 20, 2022
Gordon Downes and Joe Lynch discuss the NYSHEX story. Gordon is the Co-founder and CEO at NYSHEX , a company that exists to help restore trust and reliability to global trade so everybody wins. About Gordon Downes. Prior to starting NYSHEX with the mission to enable more reliable shipping, Gordon spent 12 years with a carrier at Maersk and 3 years with a shipper at SABMiller (now ABInbev).
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Shipsta
JUNE 20, 2022
Digital freight procurement platform, SHIPSTA, wins Procurement Technology Provider Award at the World Procurement Awards 2022 as market accelerates its move to procurement digital transformation.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 20, 2022
To date, the stampede for non-fungible tokens has largely centered on the “ownership” of images, works of art and similar kinds of digital files. So what does this latest manifestation of the virtual universe have to do with the everyday reality of supply chain management?
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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
JUNE 20, 2022
VF Corporation is Building a Highly Automated DC on the West Coast. Anytime you have a chance to talk to an executive vice president in charge of the global supply chain of a nearly $12 billion corporation, you know you will learn some things. Cameron Bailey, EVP of Global Supply Chain at VF Corporation, did not disappoint. Mr. Bailey has worked most of his career at VF – as an industrial engineer in facilities, in strategic sourcing, running offshore operations, and now as the person in charge
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Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 20, 2022
The pandemic has changed the nature of global supply chains with companies seeking to source goods from multiple places in order to minimize shipment and production disruptions.
Supply Chain and Logistics
JUNE 20, 2022
All of a sudden, it seems, used trucks are losing value. It could be because some truckers are finding the trucking business hard to make a living in right now. Spot rates for cargo have fallen recently.
Overdrive Online
JUNE 20, 2022
W. Joel Baker answers the question in the title, one he's been getting increasingly from struggling small fleet owners. The answer? Part of it is to avoid the self-inflicted wounds common to trucking business owners who've grown too quickly.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 20, 2022
U.S. business inventories dropped to near historic lows in 2021 while the costs associated with storing, transporting and financing goods rose considerably. But the logistics sector has begun to enable positive changes, according to a new report.
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
JUNE 20, 2022
A new study from Juniper Research has found the number of hydrogen vehicles in service globally will exceed 1 million in 2027, from just over 60,000 in 2022 – a substantial growth of over 1,500%. The research forecasts that the consumer market will lead the hydrogen vehicles space, with consumer vehicles accounting for over 60% […]. The post Study Finds Number of Hydrogen Vehicles Could Reach 1 Million Globally by 2027 appeared first on NGT News.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 20, 2022
Christian Schuh, senior partner and managing director of Boston Consulting Group, emphasizes the importance of knowing, and working closely with, one’s major suppliers in a multi-tier manufacturing supply chain.
NGT News
JUNE 20, 2022
Grocery retailer The Kroger Co. has increased access to electric vehicle (EV) charging stations for its customers. The grocer tested and phased in charger installations by collaborating with Blink, Electrify America, EVgo, Tesla and Volta to bring hundreds of charging stations to stores in select markets across the U.S. “Increasing our customers’ access to EV […].
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 20, 2022
Leading companies are adopting new strategies to prepare for the impacts of the next inevitable disruption. Part one of series: Creating Resilient Supply Chains Through IT Innovation.
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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.
NGT News
JUNE 20, 2022
Damera Bus Corp. and the City of Saint John, New Brunswick, are debuting the Karsan e-JEST – the first electric, low-entrance, 20-foot transit bus in North America – which will officially be added to the Saint John Transit fleet later this summer. “Damera is incredibly proud to partner with the City of Saint John and […]. The post Canadian City Adds Damera Low-Entrance Electric Bus to Transit Fleet appeared first on NGT News.
Ship Monk
JUNE 20, 2022
Teamwork makes the dream work. It’s an old saying that applies to any situation where people are coming together to achieve a goal. In the fulfillment industry where increasing demand, geographical obstacles, rising costs, and complex supply chains are more temperamental than a Jack Russell Terrier hyped up on sugar, it is vital that 3PL team members are on the same page.
PLS Logistics
JUNE 20, 2022
Specialized shipping includes any large shipment size, weight, or dimensions and demands special handling services during transit.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 20, 2022
Join SupplyChainBrain this week at the National Retail Federation’s NRF Supply Chain 360 conference — here’s where you can find us and follow along.
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MTS Logistics
JUNE 20, 2022
Back in March, it was reported that sanctions against Russia due to its war in Ukraine were affecting ports across the entirety of Europe, with many backlogs, disruptions, and looming threats. Perhaps no port was more affected than the Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands, where hundreds of shipping containers all of a sudden were stranded at the port, filled with imports or exports that were banned under the European Union’s sanctions again Russia.
RasTrac
JUNE 20, 2022
Your fleet’s performance can make or break your company’s budget , reputation, quality of work, employee safety, and more. Keeping accurate and consistent records is a cornerstone of any fleet manager’s workflow, but taking it a step further and auditing your fleet’s performance is where the magic happens.
Blue Grace Logistics
JUNE 20, 2022
Technology is helping the trucking industry – and those who depend on it – contend with the most difficult and pressing challenges that it faces, including the driver shortage. MHI Solutions. Tom Gresham. Jun 20, 2022. I f you walk into a trucking industry trade show today, technology’s far reaching influence is immediately apparent, according to Andrew Johnson, chief marketing officer for PrePass.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 20, 2022
Assumptions are central to demand planning, but not all assumptions are created equal.
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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
JUNE 20, 2022
Peak season will soon be upon us, but how will ecommerce businesses cope when labour is hard to find? Now is the time to think ahead. By Jo Bradley, Business Development Manager, Sparck Technologies. The Platinum Jubilee celebrations caught a few online retailers and distributors out, with reports that some were having to decline new orders while they cleared fulfilment backlogs.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 20, 2022
There’s a growing consumer appetite for delivery consolidation.
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 20, 2022
Ryan Lucas, CEO, DG International writes: The modern-day consumer has complex varied needs, and their expectations are changing fast. Amazon’s ‘everything-now-centric model’ has not only shifted the way we shop and interact with brands as consumers, but more crucially, how we behave as organisations. Whilst we may think we know our target market and increasingly what their demands are – not just in terms of service quality – it is apparent that today’s consumer expects a service that is persona
GoShip Blog
JUNE 20, 2022
Transitioning from e-commerce into retail is a huge step for any business. Retail stores expand the geographical reach of your product, which increases sales tremendously and creates opportunities for more growth. While the idea of getting your product into retail stores does seem very appealing, the process of achieving it is not exactly a walk in the park.
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
JUNE 20, 2022
St. Modwen Logistics , a leading logistics developer and manager, has delivered on Basingstoke (Hampshire, UK) and Deane Borough Council’s aspiration for the regeneration of Viables Business Park, Basingstoke, with an £18.1m investment which saw the property company build 190,000 sq.ft of manufacturing space for LevertonHELM – a joint venture between Leverton Lithium and HELM AG.
Paragon
JUNE 20, 2022
The post Reaping the Rewards of Automation in Trucking appeared first on Paragon Routing.
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 20, 2022
Schoeller Packaging B.V. announces that it has appointed Oliver Iltisberger (pictured) as Chief Executive Officer of Schoeller Allibert, effective August 1st, 2022. Until recently, Oliver was President of ABB Smart Buildings Division, a global building automation and services business with revenues of approximately $3bn and 11,000 employees. Prior to this, Oliver held various top executive roles at Landis + Gyr, a global leader in electricity and gas metering and grid solutions.
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