Supply Chain and Logistics
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Apparently some ships are departing for the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach without notifying US Customs of their estimated arrival. They’re required to do so, but don’t know about the rule.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Online shoppers want eCommerce order tracking capabilities that track purchases from the moment they click the buy button until the goods arrive at their front door. If the items they buy aren’t in hand, shoppers want to know their location and how long they will take to arrive. As a result, virtually all retailers that sell online must now provide reliable shipment tracking to enhance the customer experience.
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Now, That's Logistics
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Retail ecommerce increased by 75% in 2020 in Canada and is on track to expand by another 12% in 2021, according to eMarketer. This year, ecommerce will account for 13.4% of the country’s retail sales—up from just 6.9% in 2019, before the pandemic shifted consumer behavior over to buying more online. This shift isn’t expected to wane anytime soon, and it’s forcing shippers to rethink their business strategies as they tackle current challenges and plan for the future.
Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
The newest shortage impacting the U.S. economy is diesel fuel, as major chain truck stops across the country have in spots begun limiting the number of gallons a hauler can purchase. Meantime, continuing soaring prices hurt some owner-ops' bottom lines.
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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?
Blue Grace Logistics
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Florida Trend’s Florida 500 announces the state’s ‘most influential business leaders’ TAMPA, FL (November 9, 2021) – Bobby Harris, founder and CEO of Florida-based BlueGrace Logistics , has been selected to Florida Trend’s Florida 500 list for 2021. The published report is a year-long research initiative by the editors of Florida Trend resulting in a personal, engaging look at the state’s most influential business leaders across major industries.
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Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
FTR reported that preliminary October North American Class 8 net orders—at 24,500 units—fell 12% compared to September, and fell 39% annually. October preliminary Class 8 net orders—at 23,600—were down from September’s 27,400, according to ACT data.
Logistics Bureau
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Confused about supply chain KPIs and performance benchmarking? Here are some tips on how to use them together. Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: How to Select the Right KPIs for Supply Chain Benchmarking. 11 Golden Rules for Meaningful Supply Chain KPIs. KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Oracle, a global provider of integrated cloud applications and platform services, announced it rolled out a new cloud analytics offering for its shipper customers using its Oracle Fusion Cloud Supply Chain & Manufacturing (SCM) platform, which connects shippers’ supply networks with an integrated suite of cloud business applications.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Fallout from the global supply chain crisis that’s clogging U.S. ports is pushing warehouses to capacity, and forcing logistics managers to scramble for space.
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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 9, 2021
Eking out a 0.003-cent increase, the national average came in at $3.730 per gallon, continuing a recent stretch of sequential declines, following a 1.4-cent increase, to $3.727 per gallon, for the week of November 1, a the 4.2-cent increase, to $3.713 per gallon, for the week of October 25, and the 8.5-cent increase, to $3.671, for the week of October 18.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
The City of San José in California has deployed four of Beam Global’s EV ARC solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging systems to charge city fleet EVs. The systems were purchased through the California Department of General Services (DGS) Contract #1-18-61-16, which serves to simplify the government procurement process and make chosen solutions available statewide at […].
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Rebecca Jasper, director of global supply chain with Minnesota Rubber & Plastics, offers seven tips for companies struggling to survive in the current supply chain crisis, as well as looking to cope with future disruptions.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
New Flyer of America Inc., a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., has received an additional contract from Foothill Transit for 13 zero-emission, hydrogen fuel cell-electric Xcelsior CHARGE H2 40-foot heavy-duty transit buses. This order is supported by Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds. This is in addition to Foothill Transit’s initial order of 20 fuel cell-electric […].
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
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Delivering a cohesive shopping experience requires the right technology for processing real-time insights.
Shipping and Freight Resource
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
The American shipping crisis has been making news all over the world and has been the subject of discussions across many media platforms and the industry. Even US President Joe Biden commented on the supply chain disruptions and set up task teams to find solutions for the problems. Biden announced a number of steps to achieve this objective including moves by the nation’s two largest ports Los Angeles and Long Beach to expand to 24-hour operation , and also to ramp up efforts by big conglomerate
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Spireon, a vehicle intelligence company, is introducing the next generation of the FL Flex suite of products and IntelliScan cargo sensor under its FleetLocate product line, timed with American Trucking Association’s (ATA) Management Conference and Exhibition (MCE).
FreightWaves SONAR
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
FreightWaves has formed the Trusted Rate Assessment Consortium (TRAC) to provide the most up-to-date view of U.S. spot rates. Put simply, FreightWaves TRAC provides spot rate data at tender, reflective of the current market for truckload freight for a majority of U.S. lanes. FreightWaves TRAC’s spot rate data is delivered to subscribers as soon as the next day, which is days or even weeks earlier than any competitor can deliver.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Centerboard LLC, a neutral, shipper-centric transportation management solution, is announcing a range of updated solutions to its core platform, WIN, by Centerboard.
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Forto , a leading provider of digitised freight forwarding and supply chain solutions, is to expand into the Netherlands with a new office in Rotterdam. Leading the Netherlands commercial office is logistics industry expert Marcel Beentjes, as Director Netherlands. The new office will serve as a regional operational presence for customer account management and sales, logistics management, and service teams supporting Forto customers based in the region.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
With a worker shortage trend that is well established, accelerated by the effects of COVID, why would anyone want to work in a warehouse now?
FreightWaves SONAR
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
View the Full White Paper. This “SONAR highlight reel,” which we publish every other week, is intended to concisely hit data highlights and trends in truckload, intermodal and maritime. See description of the just-released FreightWaves Trusted Rate Assessment Consortium (TRAC) spot rate data on pages 5-6. Truckload demand has yet to intensify in the final quarter of the year.
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Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
U.S. online shoppers looking to stock up for the holidays are finding that virtual store shelves keep getting emptier.
Shippeo
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
La transparence qui en découle améliore la stabilité du réseau, attire l'attention sur les informations importantes dans le but de réagir plus rapidement face aux aléas et rend possible des réductions de coûts à différents niveaux.
MercuryGate
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Transportation carbon emissions are a major threat to the planet, and left unchecked, they have the potential to cause vast devastation and limit the abilities of humanity to thrive. Carbon emissions have risen in recent years, but as social media has grown and politics have evolved, ESG initiatives have become more commonplace. The post What Is Supply Chain & Transportation Visibility?
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Multinational logistics software company Transporeon has compiled a report, The Road to Net Zero , following a series of expert interviews with supply chain leaders who share their outlook on how we can meet the EU’s goal to be climate neutral by 2050, as well as focus on immediate steps for today and tomorrow. According to Transporeon , as representatives of this industry, we have the opportunity and the responsibility to work together to develop new technologies, find new solutions, and not on
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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.
Freightera
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
LTL Freight Rates: from Major Cities in the USA & Canada to St. Louis, Missouri. From Saint Louis MO to Downsview ON : $271.49 USD. From Miami FL to Saint Louis MO: $225.45 USD. From Savannah GA to Saint Louis MO: $224.87 USD. From March Air Reserve Base CA to Saint Louis MO: $264.26 USD. From Saint Louis MO to Cary NC : $264.26 USD. From Brooklyn NY to Saint Louis MO: $237.60 USD.
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
ORBIS Europe , an international manufacturer of innovative and sustainable plastic transport packaging, has launched its reusable PlastiCorr boxes at the Sustainability in Packaging Europe event in Barcelona. It is the first direct replacement for single-use corrugated packaging on the market requiring no changes to pack out quantity or logistics processes.
Shippeo
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
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