Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The pandemic, followed by a brutal war in Ukraine, has provided a catch-all explanation for rising prices. However, these two crises alone do not explain the persistent market pressures for everyday items such as food, drink, soap, or nappies. The root cause is a broken system of distribution that fails to match demand effectively with supply – with devastating consequences for global food security, writes Justin Floyd (pictured), CEO of open commerce platform, RedCloud Technology.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Ann Holm and Joe Lynch discuss how to reclaim your energy, passion, and time. Ann is a Professional Certified Coach specializing in executive, leadership, and personal development. About Ann Holm. Ann Holm is a Professional Certified Coach specializing in executive, leadership, and personal development. She is an MBTI Master Practitioner and is known as a thought leader in integrating psychological type theory with other coaching models.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

We’re in the final stretch of 2022. Many of you are busy developing your strategies, plans, and budgets for 2023. What will happen next year? The honest truth is that nobody really knows for sure. And this is especially true when it comes to the transportation market. If we have learned anything the past two. Read more Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q3 2022).

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NGT News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The Lion Electric Co., a manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty vehicles, has produced its first zero-emission LionC school bus in its U.S. factory located in Joliet, Ill. “This is a significant milestone for Lion. On behalf of the entire management team, I want to extend my appreciation to all our employees for their passion […].

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Commercial Carrier Journal

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Heniff Transportation Systems Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bob Heniff said he was "pleased" to welcome a one-time competitor into the fold.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

An ongoing tech war between the U.S. and China is unfolding. It continues to drive the diversification of tech supply chains away from China.

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Supply Chains 89

NGT News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Zeem Solutions, a zero-emission electric vehicle (EV) fleet-as-a-service provider, has executed a purchase order for 100 of Nikola Corp.’s Nikola Class 8 Tre battery-electric vehicles (BEV) to ensure immediate availability of electric trucks for freight and logistics companies utilizing Zeem’s all-inclusive EV depot fleet solution. Zeem is focused on delivering better economics and a faster, […].

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

While digital transformation of the procurement function has been on the agenda for some time, it’s now the top priority.

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Fleet Owner

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

No technology is perfect; each has benefits and challenges. You don’t have to reject a solution simply because of its associated challenges as long as the benefits outweigh those challenges. ROI is on the line, but don't be held back by misinformation.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

National supplies of trucking fuel have remained flat heading into winter, which could mean higher prices across the country in the coming weeks.

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Fleet Owner

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Current of uncertainty about the spot market flows through results of latest by Bloomberg Intelligence and online load board operator Truckstop.

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

A warning from AP Moeller-Maersk sent ripples through the shipping industry Wednesday morning, resulting in a 5% drop in the shipping giant’s stock price through the early hours of trading, who’ve signaled more darker realities may lie ahead. The Peak. As discussed on More Than Shipping as it relates to container backup in the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, demand across all sectors has fallen in latter half of 2022, resulting in minimal product backups at U.S. ports.

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Fleet Owner

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Certain mandates to improve fuel economy may dictate drivers' behavior, which won't sit well with them. How can fleets strike a balance?

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Everyone likes oranges and tangerines in wintertime. But not too many of us know how complicated and dynamic planning the supply chains for fresh fruit logistics services is. There are plenty of factors that can influence the quality, freshness, and taste of fruits, that are related to transport and logistics. How to secure them during this process from South Europe to the rest of the continent?

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Fleet Owner

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The truckload, logistics, and intermodal giant has seen a 16% growth in revenue year-over-year. The FleetOwner 500 carrier said volume growth was hampered by supply chain issues and concerns over a possible freight-rail strike.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Seth Patin, chief executive officer and founder of LogistiVIEW, describes the current state and future of vision picking technology in warehouses.

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Fleet Owner

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Slight slide to $5.317 per gallon is the second straight week of only incremental change, according to new federal data, so trucking’s main fuel remains in limbo, waiting for a trend to develop—possibly back up because of tight supplies ahead of winter.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Please join Mike Graves, Vice President of Product Management at Pierbridge, and Martin Hespeler, VP Americas at Microlistics, on Thursday, December 8 at 2 pm EST as they provide tips for the warehouse floor and the shipping dock to scale operations efficiently and flexibly without overextending staff, space, or capital.

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Fleet Owner

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The Werner Enterprises CEO succeeds ArcBest’s Judy McReynolds as chairman of the trucking research institute’s board, which Leathers first joined eight years ago.

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NGT News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

CPower Energy is partnering with Highland Electric Fleets to utilize the large EV school bus (EVSB) fleet to provide grid services and increase reliability for grid operator PJM. CPower will work with Highland to enable demand response solutions, allowing Highland to reduce electrical loads using EVSBs from Maryland’s Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) to keep […].

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Two major chip manufacturers just slashed their outlooks for the near term, warning of waning demand for consumer products and lighter shipments from plants.

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Penske Move Ahead

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Penske Logistics has earned entry onto the 2022 Top Food Chain Providers listing, as announced by Food Chain Digest, the official publication of the Food Shippers of America. The Top Food Chain Provider program highlights third-party logistics companies, freight brokers, motor carriers, rail/intermodal and maritime companies that excel in capabilities and service to food transportation, logistics, distribution and supply chain management, according to the publication.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The issue arose November 1, when U.K. customs introduced an overnight change to the tariff code required to qualify for duty-free imports from the EU.

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Penske Move Ahead

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Through its renewed sponsorship of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT), participation in the organization’s upcoming conference, and repeated recognition as a Top Company for Women, Penske Transportation Solutions is affirming its commitment to gender diversity in transportation. “Top Company for Women” Award For the fourth consecutive year, Penske Transportation Solutions is featured on WIT’s list of “ Top Companies for Women to Work in Transportation.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

A new round of strategic funding totaling $80 million was led by Generation Investment Management and A.P. Moller Holding.

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Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

At the end of September, I attended FourKites Visibility 2022 in Chicago, IL. As the tagline said, I was there to learn, connect, and be inspired. Those were certainly three things that happened. I was also fortunate to moderate a panel that explored a partnership approach to supply chain optimization. In that panel, I spoke with Johnny Ivanyi, Global Director of Distribution Excellence at Bayer Crop Science and Julie Tokars, Logistics Planner at Nestle USA.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

BP’s profits have soared this year as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has pushed up wholesale gas prices.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The merger of MHS Global, a global provider of material handling automation and systems integration, and Fortna, a software and solutions provider for warehouse distribution, has resulted in a single combined entity that will be known henceforth as FORTNA. The companies bring together decades of experience in the design, development and delivery of omnichannel and parcel distribution solutions, offering customers a uniquely versatile end-to-end path forward to optimise operations in the face of

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