Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic triggered a storm of demand for goods that seems like it will never end. The overwhelming demand plus all the disruptions faced equals no chances for supply chains to catch up. As a result, capacity remains tight, and freight rates continue to increase. With logistics experts estimating that high freight rates will rema­­in through 2022, maybe even 2023, now is not the time to stress over transportation costs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Owning The Customer Experience with Larry Gordon. Larry Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss owning the customer experience. Larry is is the Managing Director, GTM, Emtec Digital , a global technology services company that provides digital software engineering and transformation solutions to clients across multiple industries. About Larry Gordon . Larry Gordon is the Managing Director, GTM, Emtec Digital.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Hub Group officials said that the purchase price was $130 million and was funded by cash on hand, adding that Hub Group has granted contingent compensation to Choptank’s owners and senior management “to incentivize their retention and drive continued growth of the business.” And they added that, for 2021, Choptank is expected to generate more than $450 million in revenue.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Triple figures is worth reporting, even though we’ve been hearing aboutthis problem for a long time now. And it seems no one will put up the money to do something about it.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Manufacturers and distributors want to dramatically increase their efficiency, productivity and accuracy through smart technologies, data analytics and connected services. Transitioning from manual operations and implementing automated solutions enhances processes and improves performance monitoring and decision making, avoiding rework, downtime, defects, and bottlenecks and ultimately improve customer service and increase profitability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Last week I had the opportunity to speak with Ken Fleming , President at Logistyx Technologies. In our conversation, Ken spoke about some of the findings from a recent survey Logistyx conducted on cross-border holiday spending, as well as some larger trends around the state of parcel shipping. I asked Ken to give me some deeper insights on a few key points.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Well, who would have guessed! Once Maersk built out its systems for booking shipments, it’s natural they would be cutting out forwarders. It’s what forwarders have been saying was going to happen for a while.

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10xLogistics

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Here is just a quick summary of some things I am looking at this week and also some things which just make you go. hmmmmmm: California Ports 24-Hour Operation is Going Unused - WSJ). So far the 24 hour out gate at the ports of LA/LB are considered a total bust. Unfortunately, those making these rules don't understand the "chain" in supply chain. It is not just about time available.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2021

And what is this ‘synchro-modality’? Barge operators in Europe are calling for greater cooperation between ocean carriers, port terminals, and barge operators to make sure the goods flow smoothly to and from ships, port terminals and barges.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Shay Scott, executive director of the Global Supply Chain Institute, and professor in the University of Tennessee’s Master of Science in Supply Chain Management online program, weighs the factors that might influence American manufacturers to reshore production from Asia to the U.S.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 20, 2021

With the company deep into Peak Season, Mike Short, president of Global Forwarding at C.H. Robinson, provided Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman with an overview of how the company approaches Peak Season and works with shippers to meet their objectives, at a time which may be the most unique and challenging market conditions the sector has ever seen.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 20, 2021

A bipartisan push to make the U.S. more competitive with China and bolster domestic chip production risks falling by the wayside as Congress grapples with a packed year-end agenda in an ever-more-divided Capitol.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 20, 2021

September’s TVI reading—at 229—fell 1% from August. Despite the decline, this still marks the highest reading for any September on record, according to DAT. The TVI hit its all-time high in June, coming in at 237.

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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

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Supply chain cyber attacks have been on the rise, with a 42% increase in the U.S. during the first quarter of 2021.

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Overdrive Online

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Rob Hallahan made mistakes as an owner-operator early in his career, but after hanging out his shingle with his own authority as Hallahan Transport in 2016, he has guided the fleet to rapid growth in the last three years.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Alphabet Inc.’s drone-delivery operation is expanding to a Walgreens in suburban Dallas where it will make airborne deliveries of toothpaste and other goods to residents of nearby towns.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Have you ever seen an image of the modern airliner’s flight deck? If you have, you know that even with the large multi-function displays located in front of the pilots, many other gauges and instruments seemingly demand attention—enough to make you wonder how the crew can monitor them all. In reality, though, most of those instruments are there for reference in case of exceptions to normal flight conditions.

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Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 20, 2021

This holiday season, e-commerce growth is expected to be the lowest in at least six years as comparisons get tougher amid widespread adoption of online shopping and consumers’ eagerness to return to stores.

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Overdrive Online

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Rob Hallahan made mistakes as an owner-operator early in his career, but after hanging out his shingle with his own authority as Hallahan Transport in 2016, he has guided the fleet to rapid growth in the last three years.

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FreightWaves SONAR

OCTOBER 20, 2021

All three major modes of transportation – maritime, intermodal and truckload – all have very different peak season timelines. The maritime sector has been operating at peak season-like levels for much of the past year. Traditional maritime peak season has passed, with goods needed for the holiday season already stateside. Traditionally, intermodal volumes peak in October before declining in both November and December.

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WorkWave

OCTOBER 20, 2021

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Mazars Ledger

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Welcome to the fifth edition of the Water Industry Outlook, Mazars’ flagship publication for the industry. We are pleased to… The post Mazars 2021 US Water Industry Outlook appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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NGT News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Wayve has announced a fleet data collection pilot with UK-based parcel delivery firm DPD to explore how innovations in computer vision and machine learning can be applied to existing fleet and delivery operations to increase the safety of smart urban delivery solutions. “Real-world driving data is fundamental to building the core capabilities of Wayve’s technology […].

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The good news is that everyone is talking about supply chains today. The bad news is that it’s mostly bad news: congestion at ocean ports, shortage of drivers and warehouse workers, delayed deliveries, rising oil and gasoline prices, and the list goes on. When will it get better? Nobody really knows, except that it won’t. Read more Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q3 2021).

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NGT News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

NFI Group Inc. has announced that the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority of Buffalo, New York (NFTA-Metro) has issued a five-year contract to NFI subsidiary New Flyer of America Inc., which includes a firm order for 10 Xcelsior CHARGE heavy-duty transit buses and options to purchase up to 140 additional buses. NFTA-Metro provides bus and rail […].

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Oracle NetSuite, a provider of cloud-business management software, announced a series of new product innovations to help organizations accelerate growth.

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NGT News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

ElectReon, a provider of in-road wireless electric vehicle (EV) charging technology for commercial, public service and passenger vehicles, has launched a fully operational bus utilizing the company’s wireless charging infrastructure in the city of Visby in Gotland, Sweden. Implemented by a consortium of partners, the Smartroad Gotland project began operations in early 2020 and is […].

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 20, 2021

September’s TVI reading—at 229—fell 1% from August. Despite the decline, this still marks the highest reading for any September on record, according to DAT. The TVI hit its all-time high in June, coming in at 237.

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