Mon.Dec 26, 2022

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Top 10 Trends in Cold Chain

Food Logistics

As 3PLs settle into their new normal post-pandemic, several trends stand out for the year ahead.

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Inflation is trending down, but more work needs to be done

Logistics Management

When looking at the current state of the economy, specifically with a freight transportation and logistics focus, it seems like, in different ways, that there may be cause for optimism as well as concern. For one thing, while it remains at a high level, to be sure, inflation is heading down, which is good news. For the month of November, the United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the annual inflation rate headed down for the fifth straight month, comin

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Achieving Supply Chain Sustainability With a Digitally Connected Workforce

Supply Chain Brain

“Smart” manufacturing can result in significant improvements in energy consumption, factory utilization and machine efficiency.

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Alexander Dennis Picks Up Order for 50 Double-Deck Electric Buses

NGT News

Alexander Dennis Ltd., a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., has received an order for an additional 50 zero-emission double-deck buses from Transport for Greater Manchester, doubling the total on order for the franchised Bee Network bus system to 100. These additional 50 British-built electric buses will enter service in parts of Bury, Rochdale and Oldham […].

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

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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Supply Chain Deserves a Spot at the C-Suite Table

Supply Chain Brain

Companies must incorporate supply chains into their strategies not only as an opportunity to cut costs, but also as a competitive differentiator.

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Making International Logistics Sustainable: The Dry Port Concept

Supply Chain Brain

The best approach to encouraging intermodal transportation in the hinterland is through the dry port concept.

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Park It: Lack of Truck Parking Causes Major Headaches for Drivers

Women in Trucking

Access to adequate truck parking continues to pose significant challenges for professional drivers on many levels. This article explores the various challenges and safety risks that are generated as a result of the lack of driver access to adequate parking and amenities.

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Watch: Keeping Up With the Ever-Changing E-Commerce Consumer

Supply Chain Brain

What's changing with the e-commerce consumer? Robin Hooker, director of retail strategy with UPS, says delivery speed is only one element in crafting the ideal customer experience.

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12 Types Of Vehicles Used In The Logistics Industry For Goods Distribution

Loginext

This article discusses the different types of trucks used in the logistics industry for the delivery of goods. It will help operations managers wisely choose the best solution to transfer goods from point A to B. The post 12 Types Of Vehicles Used In The Logistics Industry For Goods Distribution appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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