Ship Monk
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Congrats! You’ve done the hard work of building your startup into a successful ecommerce business. The last thing you want is to run out of your bestsellers, but how do you know when to order more? Many small companies leave this up to their manufacturers or wholesalers, but that can be risky. Supply chain delays, like those we’ve all experienced recently, can mean lost sales.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Thanks to disruptive events over the past two years, supply chains have become central to business success, forcing CEOs and other business executives to spend a much larger portion of their time and strategies focused on this once afterthought of their operations. What has changed? What will the business environment be like moving forward? Why. Read more The New Supply Chain Landscape: Why Moving Up the Supply Chain Spectrum Is Imperative.
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Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Millions of drivers will take to the nation's roadways this Thanksgiving holiday, so the American Trucking Association's Share the Road highway safety program is sharing tips to keep yourself and others safe.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Jim Andrew, Chief Sustainability Officer at PepsiCo. On November 4 th , I interviewed Jim Andrew, the Chief Sustainability Officer at PepsiCo, about their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) program. PepsiCo is a very big company, the second largest food and beverage company in the world. PepsiCo generated $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, with 23 food and beverage brands that generate more than $1 billion each in retail sales.
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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 Management
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Compare your distribution center (DC) throughput metrics to similar facilities and industries to see how your operations are measuring up in our 2022 Throughput Benchmark Guide.
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Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Though it's a panel of 16 accomplished women in trucking, two members' accounts of the meeting illustrate how issues discussed -- from training practices and crime prevention to parking and more -- could have a big impact on all of trucking.
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Keeping trucks on the road is important, but there are other benefits to maintaining assets. Here are five additional benefits of ensuring trucks are maintained.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
October’s shipment reading—at 1.224—saw a 2.9% annual gain, falling short of the September’s 4.8% annual increase and was also below August’s 1.278 reading, which marked the highest level for shipments since May 2018. On the expenditures side, the report said that October’s 4.399 reading marked an 11.1% annual increase, and rose 52.
Truck News
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
As winter approaches, tire chain-up regulations start popping up in some jurisdictions. If you drive into British Columbia or Newfoundland and Labrador, you better be carrying chains and using them when mandated, or else you risk a ticket. Or worse, in slippery conditions, you could end up in a ditch. Dipping into the U.S. with […].
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
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Inventory management is important because it provides a buffer to balance out the uncertainties between demand and supply. However, while it can be viewed positively, holding inventory also creates problems. Physical space used by stock comes at a cost – inventory ties up cash and working capital which could be better deployed elsewhere. As an asset on a company’s balance sheet, reduced inventory results in a higher return on assets.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Between droughts, floods, fires and violent storms, climate change is already impacting ports, highways and factories, and worsening conditions will increase the pressures felt on the supply chain. .
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Download this new white paper, "Five Ways to Improve Your Warehouse P&L", to learn how you can start running a more profitable operation today.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corp., has signed a definitive agreement to acquire full ownership of Beyond6 LLC (B6) and its network of 55 compressed natural gas (CNG) stations across the United States. Chevron is making the acquisition from current B6 co-owners: a subsidiary of Mercuria Energy Trading, as well as B6 CEO […]. The post Chevron Takes Ownership of 55 CNG Fueling Stations appeared first on NGT News.
Advertiser: GEP
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
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
NCC said that BLET, a railroad labor union representing engineers and trainmen, has ratified its collective bargaining agreement with U.S. freight railroads, concluding bargaining for more than 20,000 rail employees. And it added that voting results for SMART-TD were split up, with its first contract, covering roughly 28,000 employees—comprised of conductor, brakemen, engine service, and yardmen groups (with around two-thirds of membership participating)—not ratifying its contract, coming up les
NGT News
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Ideanomics’ U.S. Hybrid subsidiary has joined a consortium led by A-1 Alternative Fuel Systems, an on-vehicle alternative fuel storage and delivery solutions company, to develop hydrogen fuel cell electric shuttle buses. Supported by funding from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) and SoCalGas, consortium partners will develop a zero-emission hydrogen fuel […].
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Online orders skyrocketed during the pandemic, and many third-party logistics providers were not ready, according to Robert Liva, senior channel manager at Pierbridge and Martin Hespeler, vice president of sales at Microlistics, both adjacent technologies at Wisetech Global Group.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
BluWave-ai says Version 2.0 of it EV Fleet Orchestrator software-as-a-service (SaaS) product has officially launched. Built on BluWave-ai’s established AI energy optimization platform and leveraging its technology IP portfolio, the EV Fleet Orchestrator reduces the overall cost of operations and carbon footprint for fleet operations with mixed battery electric and fossil-fueled vehicles running out of […].
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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.
Commercial Carrier Journal
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
The U.S. narrowly avoided a potentially disastrous rail strike in September, but it now looms over early December.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Broken, stressed, strained, and out of sync. All have been featured in recent headlines describing the condition of logistics and supply chain operations.
3PL Links
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
6 Benefits of Using an External Warehouse | Image Source: Flickr. One of the best options for businesses trying to streamline storage and logistics to offer consumers speedier service is an external warehouse. These areas have grown with the growth of electronic commerce and the emergence of more businesses that need to increase their storage capacity.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
This paper takes a look at the turbulent state of the world and how it's impacting various aspects of supply chain management.
Advertiser: GEP
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
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Manifest Vegas will host a Women’s Lunch to celebrate women in LogisticsTech in partnership with DHL Supply Chain, Daimler Truck North America, Food Logistics and Supply and Demand Chain Executive on 2nd February, 2023, at Caesars Forum. Manifest is the only event that brings together industry executives, top venture investors, cutting edge startups and technology leaders that strive to find solutions to critical logistics & supply chain disruptions – while identifying breakthrough tec
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
In this ebook, discover five reasons to double-down on supply chain risk management, plus how to do it.
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International has announced the appointment of Jas Sittre as Operations Director. Previously General Manager for transport and warehouse operations at DHL, Sittre has a wealth of operational experience having held a number of senior roles within the logistics sector. Oakland International Chief Operating Officer Lee Whiting said: “I am delighted to welcome Jas as Operations Director.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
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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
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Ledvance is showcasing a range of lighting solutions to satisfy the unique requirements of production and storage facilities. Visual performance, comfort and ambience are key to such environments, and are impacted by the illumination level, quality of glare and brightness distribution of their lighting installations. The requirements for a lighting system in a storage environment are diverse and a flexible system that can be easily adapted to changes in working processes is essential.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Though the vast majority of the country’s population has already been vaccinated, Chinese authorities have relied on locally developed shots like those from state-backed Sinopharm and Sinovac.
Women in Trucking
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Rush Truck Centers is the premier solutions provider to the commercial vehicle industry and the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in the United States and Canada. With more than 140 locations nationwide and 15 in Canada, our truck centers are strategically located in high-traffic areas on or near major highways.
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