Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 5, 2022
For some supply chain managers, the upheavals of recent years have justified their entrenched approach of relying on excess inventory as an insurance policy. They’ve learned the hard way that old methods don’t cut it anymore.
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Hunter Yaw and Joe Lync h discuss the LogRock story. The LogRock team are experts in trucking compliance and their solution frees up trucking companies to stay focused on moving freight because they know LogRock has their backs when the DoT or bloodthirsty trial lawyers come knocking. About Hunter Yaw. Hunter Yaw is the Co-founder and CEO of LogRock , a startup which provides trucking companies best-in-class digital tools to ensure they are compliant with DoT and State regulations.
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Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The continued disruption of supply chains suggests that the challenges of the COVID-19 era have been more than a blip in an otherwise stable period of global business. It’s time to take proactive action to prepare.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Last week I attended FourKites Visibility 2022 in Chicago, IL. It was nice to be back at an in-person event, networking with peers, learning from subject matter experts, and taking in the sights and sounds of Chicago. As the tagline said, I was there to learn, connect, and be inspired. I’d say that the conference did not disappoint on any of those three points.
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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.
Supply Chain and Logistics
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Even though imports are not coming as fast, and inventories are already high, demand for warehouse space has not slacked off. Read some conjectures as to why. The Inland Empire is seeing rates as high as $100/square foot.
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Overdrive Online
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Log hauling is a tough business that not every operator can stomach, but for the ones that do, it's pure adrenaline. In some cases, small fleet owners don't even consider an on-highway driver it's such a different game.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Boeing missed out on a 40-plane deal in September, following an even bigger hit in July, when China ordered nearly 300 Airbus aircraft worth about $37 billion at sticker prices.
WorkWave
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Time To Read: 3 minutes. Brand reputation is the perception the public has of a company consisting of its employees, partners and products or services it provides. Brand-damaging events can come in many different forms, but maybe none are more inconspicuous than those caused by pests. We take it for granted that our food is produced and stored in a safe manner, offering us the quantity and quality we expect.
NGT News
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Miami-Dade County has integrated Mack Trucks’ Mack LR Electric refuse vehicle into its fleet as the county’s first heavy-duty electric vehicle (EV) purchase. Assembled at Lehigh Valley Operations (LVO), where all Mack Class 8 vehicles for North America and export are assembled, the Mack LR Electric offers zero tailpipe emissions, improved sustainability and a quieter […].
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
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Shippers are worried about the railways’ ability to haul grain, as Canadian farmers harvest the nation’s third-biggest wheat crop on record and 42% more canola than a year ago.
NGT News
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Vicinity Motor Corp., a North American supplier of commercial electric vehicles, says it is beginning deliveries of the first Class 3 electric trucks to roll off its assembly line in Canada. “The VMC 1200 will help British Columbia and Canada become leaders in the EV sector, while supporting ambitious government targets for net-zero transportation, local […].
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The deal with Chinese state-owned drug-maker Sinopharm to import and market its antiviral molnupiravir in China is a sign the country is considering more COVID-19 medicines from overseas developers.
NGT News
OCTOBER 5, 2022
ChargePoint Holdings Inc., an electric vehicle (EV) charging network, has launched the CP6000, its most flexible and serviceable global AC EV charging solution for vehicles of all types and sizes. Seamlessly integrating network software, station hardware and customer support, the CP6000 offers reliable AC charging for one- or three-phase power at an adaptable output of […].
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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.
Women in Trucking
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The mission of Women In Trucking includes the goal to, “encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry.” The idea of a mobile unit in a semi-trailer was realized in 2019 when Walmart agreed to donate a trailer to be fitted as a moving educational center.
NGT News
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has selected Kit Carson Electric Cooperative Inc.’s (KCEC) proposed electric vehicle (EV) projects to receive $800,000 in grant funds appropriated to the NMDOT by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Section 9901 State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. The NMDOT award for KCEC will provide funding for […].
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The Logistics Managers’ Index increased to 61.4 in September from 59.7 a month earlier, the report posted online Oct. 4 showed.
Overdrive Online
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The show raised more than $400,000 for the Brenner Children's Hospital. Dozens of trucks competing in the show were also recognized.
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Commercial Carrier Journal
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The strength in orders reflects OEMs having fully opened their order boards for 2023 a bit earlier than normal.
MTS Logistics
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The emergence of the Covid pandemic resulted in an unprecedented disruption in the supply chain globally. Nonetheless, the demand for freight and passenger transport has continued to increase. This has been driven by an increase in the human population and economic growth. But the major concern that has persisted since before the sector’s recent growth has been the increased carbon emission that have had adverse effects on both human and aquatic life.
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Peli BioThermal , the life science industry’s partner from discovery to distribution, has revealed its newest reusable, flexible temperature controlled shipping solution. Crēdo Go is designed to adapt to unique customer programmes, as well as to help pharmaceutical companies reach environmental, social and governance goals, cost reduction targets and operational performance indicators.
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The Index reflects manufacturers anticipating a slowdown in demand, which has remained elevated since the beginning of the pandemic.
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
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Aranco, a leader in industrial packaging services, has a versatile and agile 2,000 sq m warehouse equipped with AR Racking storage solutions in the town of Massamagrell (Valencia, Spain). The facility is in keeping with Aranco’s innovative spirit where diverse components of its wrapping machinery will be stored. With more than 25 years of experience, Aranco is a comprehensive supplier of innovative, profitable and high-quality solutions with pallet wrapping machines and high-performance film.
Ship Monk
OCTOBER 5, 2022
When eCommerce sellers don’t want anyone, even their customers, to know what’s inside the packages they’re sending, they use what’s called “discreet shipping”. Essentially this means no labels, no branding, and no addresses to identify the seller or the contents. Why Use Discreet Shipping in eCommerce Fulfillment? Have you ever dreaded the drugstore checkout line because you were embarrassed by something in your cart?
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 5, 2022
GXO Logistics, Inc., the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, has received regulatory clearance from the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for its acquisition of Clipper Logistics plc. On 24th May 2022, GXO completed its offer; however both companies continued to be run independently pending completion of the regulatory review.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The department store chain has so far avoided the worst of an inventory pileup because it acted early and aggressively on data signaling worrisome sales trends.
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
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Returns management solution ZigZag Global was presented with two awards at the inaugural European eCommerce Awards 2022. Competition was fierce, with thousands of renowned retailers, carriers, and suppliers from the wider eCommerce ecosystem applying. Sister event of the industry-respected UK eCommerce Awards – which ZigZag is also attending in November as a shortlisted company – the new European eCommerce Awards “recognises, rewards, and celebrates outstanding online retail websites, platforms,
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Michael Lamia, senior vice president of GEODIS MyParcel, introduces the company's new direct-to-consumer cross-border delivery service to 28 countries.
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Briton Neil Humphrey ( pictured ) has been awarded the accolade of TRATON Logistics Leader of the Year 2022, while the pioneers of the pallet’s triumph in logistics have been inducted to the Logistics Hall of Fame. Posthumously, George Raymond Sr. (1890-1967), founder of the American intralogistics solutions provider The Raymond Corporation and inventor of the double-faced wooden pallet, patented in 1939, will be inducted to the Logistics Hall of Fame.
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