The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The Tive Story with Krenar Komoni. Krenar Komoni and Joe Lynch discuss the Tive story. Krenar is the CEO and founder of Tive , a leading provider of real-time supply chain visibility insights that help logistics professionals actively manage their in-transit shipments’ location and condition. About Krenar Komoni. Krenar Komoni has developed breakthrough ideas in data analytics, logistics, and electronics design for nearly 20 years.

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Overdrive Online

DECEMBER 3, 2021

New IRS guidance notes there will be no need for owner-operators to determine any percentage of meal purchases from a restaurant to reap savings with 100% deductible per diem through all of 2021 and 2022. Savings could top $1,000 annually.

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Food Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Supply chain disruptions are top of headlines this last year. But what exactly is missing from shelves or costing you extra due to the current crisis?

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NGT News

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Bollinger Motors, an all-electric truck company, is collaborating with EAVX to develop electric work trucks that integrate EAVX’s commercial work-truck bodies and accessories with Bollinger’s electric vehicle (EV) platforms. The terms of the collaboration will allow Bollinger and EAVX to design fully integrated EVs for a wide variety of commercial applications, as well as coordinate […].

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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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DECEMBER 3, 2021

Rail carloads—at 917,787—increased 2%, or 17,996 carloads, annually, and intermodal containers and trailers—at 1,028,039—were off 9.6%, or 108,705 units.

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Working with the right supply chain partner ensures you have the expertise, scale and resources to adapt to disruptions and change.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2021

As we enter the last month of 2021, it’s clear from the long list of news items below that there will be no intermission in this supply chain show. The curtain will remain up and the disruptions, delays, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital investments, and new product introductions will remain on stage. And just when. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 3, 2021).

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Lowering the age of truck drivers is one of several proposals for government action to get more people behind the wheel.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Since the beginning of the pandemic, Covid-related restrictions kept families closer to home causing more spending on goods and less spending on services. This major change in consumption patterns in the U.S. has been driving up demand for shipping ever since, causing more congestion in ports and the surrounding infrastructure. As we enter the 2021 holiday season, it is clear now that businesses are struggling more and more every day to fulfill orders from U.S. consumers and it looks like this y

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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

DECEMBER 3, 2021

PD Ports , owner and operator of Teesport, the fifth largest port in the UK, has contracted specialist crane manufacturer Konecranes to convert the primary power supply of four diesel-driven Rubber Tyre Gantry Cranes (RTGs) to electric, boosting operational efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. This is the first phase of a wider electrification process, totalling over £2m of investment by PD Ports , and will mean that 70% of PD Ports’ RTG fleet runs on electric, demonstrating the latest step

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Penske Move Ahead

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Penske Truck Leasing today announced it has reached an agreement to acquire the assets of Rochester, N.Y.-based DeCarolis Truck Rental Inc. Financial terms were not disclosed. “DeCarolis Truck Rental is a well-respected name in the region and we are excited about the opportunity to join our businesses,” said Art Vallely, president, Penske Truck Leasing.

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Locus

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Like many engineers, Piyush Sharma had a path chalked out: Four years of college, followed up by work. He knew pretty early on that most of his batchmates were going to end up working for an IT company. An MBA would be somewhere in the picture as well. But deep down, Piyush knew that a desk job wasn’t for him. The logical aspect of programming was enticing, but he enjoyed face-to-face conversations and solving problems while on the road.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Sitma, a specialist in designing and producing solutions for automation in the logistics industry, has been chosen as a case study for the book Essentials of Modern Marketing by Philip Kotler together with Weevo, which looked at more than 30 examples of outstanding Italian companies in different fields of production. Philip Kotler, the father of modern marketing, chose to focus his study on such criteria as the propensity to innovate and the ability to respond to the needs of the market in a su

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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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DECEMBER 3, 2021

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Caja Robotics , a leader in flexible robotic goods-to-person solutions for order fulfilment, has appointed Dr. Christian E. Baur, formerly CEO of Swisslog, as Senior Advisor. Following a successful rollout of Caja’s warehouse robotic solution in the US and responding to a growing demand for automation in the EU, Baur will support building a strong network of clients and partners to fortify the company’s presence in Europe.

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Penske Move Ahead

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Penske Truck Leasing today announced it has reached an agreement to acquire the assets of Rochester, N.Y.-based DeCarolis Truck Rental Inc. Financial terms were not disclosed. “DeCarolis Truck Rental is a well-respected name in the region and we are excited about the opportunity to join our businesses,” said Art Vallely, president, Penske Truck Leasing.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2021

LWC Drinks Ltd – the UK’s largest independent drinks wholesaler – has introduced a fleet of space-saving Flexi Truck very narrow aisle (VNA) articulated forklifts across its nationwide estate of distribution depots, including the company’s recently opened new 173,000 sq ft bonded DC in Chadderton, Oldham. The Oldham site – located just 10 miles from Manchester city centre, and 1.5 miles from junctions 20 and 21 of the M60 – is twice the size of LWC’s previous local facility at nearby Openshaw an

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Having more women to work for, lead and own a company inherently makes it better for all genders. TBBJ. Bobby Harris, BlueGrace CEO. December 3, 2021. As founder and entrepreneur of a hyper-growth tech operation headquartered in Tampa, one of the most divergent cities in the country, I’ve been in the unique position to build and support a robust organization from the ground up to benefit all of our stakeholders.

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Conger

DECEMBER 3, 2021

This article covers all the parts of a forklift and their functions. In it, you’ll learn: The main parts of a counterbalance forklift. The different varieties of forklift components. What each component does. And lots more! Let’s dive in! Table of Contents. What Are the Three Major Parts of a Forklift. The Chassis: What’s All Part of It? The Mast: What’s All Part of It?

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The number of container ships headed for the busiest U.S. port complex has risen to close to 100 under a new counting method, underscoring the magnitude of the economy-restraining logjam that the Biden administration is trying to help alleviate.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Black Friday is in the books, and unsurprisingly, it was a big one. According to the annual survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics, nearly 180 million Americans shopped during the five-day holiday shopping period from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday. This exceeded initial estimates by more than 21 million shoppers.

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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

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Are workers’ rights in the mines of the Democratic Republic of the Congo being sacrificed to the world’s hunger for cobalt?

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