The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 8, 2022
The Driver’s Perspective with Dean Key. Dean Key and Joe Lynch discuss the driver’s perspective. Dean is Driver and Team Safety Instructor for Ruan Transportation , a company that provides Dedicated Contract Transportation , Managed Transportation , Value-Added Warehousing , and Brokerage Support Services to customers across the U.S.
Overdrive Online
APRIL 8, 2022
With tens of thousands of new trucking companies having paid near record high prices for used equipment and diesel prices surging as rates fall, one expert predicts "there won't be an explosion of bankruptcies, but there will be some.".
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Fleet Owner
APRIL 8, 2022
Yard tractors are already proven EV applications for companies looking to bolster or start their sustainability movements. Drivers are taking to the quieter, smoother, zero-emissions vehicles that can quickly fit into 24/7 operations.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 8, 2022
I drove my car underwater this morning, in a tunnel beneath Boston Harbor, to pick up my son coming downfrom 30,000 feet in the sky. Ordinary life can be so amazing when you press the brakes and think about it. — In this week’s supply chain and logistics news: Containers Stack Up at China’s Ports. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 8, 2022).
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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 Brain
APRIL 8, 2022
With the world economy already shackled by Covid-related shortages and now reeling from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, prices of such basics as bread, meat and cooking oils have jumped across the world, sending shock waves through the commodity markets and damaging the global food system.
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Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 8, 2022
There is no shortage of supply chain and logistics data. However, data utilization and exchanges between stakeholders still remain as top challenges.
MTS Logistics
APRIL 8, 2022
As the shipping delays in Shanghai continue amidst a new lockdown, the U.S. East Coast is starting to feel the crunch as well. The Port of Virginia has already reported significant delays, and New York’s port is expected to be next. This is causing major problems for supply chains that rely on timely shipping between the two coasts. Many experts are predicting that this will have a ripple effect throughout the entire economy.
Overdrive Online
APRIL 8, 2022
Catch views of a number of award-winning show trucks from the 2022 Mid-America Trucking Show, held two weeks back.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 8, 2022
Warehousing and transportation providers need solutions for coping with what looks to be a long-term shortage of labor.
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
Fleet Owner
APRIL 8, 2022
Krone Cool Liners use a continuous chassis design which absorbs force during coupling, uncoupling, and docking.
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 8, 2022
Swedish company Dendro Lift has been developing and producing reliable and robust lifting jacks for vehicles for more than fifty years. This proven technology and quality, which guarantees a long service life for all devices, is also used in the unique Dendro DSS2. Dendro says its DSS2 high and electric pallet truck revolutionises daily work in workshops by making work much easier, combined with a maximum increase in occupational safety.
Loginext
APRIL 8, 2022
Meet the Go-Getter of LogiNext, Rinkal Keniya’s story of enthusiasm! This article is a part of the #WeAreLogiNext series of articles where we focus on people’s journeys that power the company. This is the story of Rinkal Keniya and her journey from being a fresher to one of the most talented campaign […].
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 8, 2022
The CMA CGM Group , a world leader in shipping and logistics, is acquiring nearly 100% of the capital of GEFCO , a European leader in automotive logistics and international expert in multimodal supply chain. The acquisition has been submitted to competition authorities for approval. However, as part of a special procedure, the European Commission has authorised CMA CGM to acquire the capital of GEFCO immediately, pending the final approval that will take place in the coming months.
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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.
Penske Move Ahead
APRIL 8, 2022
After a busy year packed with papers, projects and final exams, plus all the other stressors that come with being a college student, it’s high time for a well-deserved break. That’s why the experts at Penske Truck Leasing are here to help take the stress out of college move-out day. Below, find the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How for moving made easy with a Penske truck rental.
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 8, 2022
In such an active industry automation environment, it is challenging to find the right solution that will help companies achieve better results and revenues. Intralogistics is becoming increasingly important and has a greater impact on other departments. Many companies are wondering what can help them make material flow more efficient. The answer to that question is automation.
GoShip Blog
APRIL 8, 2022
543,000 small businesses are founded each month in the United States. While opening a new business is exciting, getting started can be more challenging than expected. In fact, only 50% of small businesses survive after 5+ years. Meanwhile, only a third will make it past the 10-year mark. To successfully manage a small business, be sure to calculate the actual costs of running a business.
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 8, 2022
Detailed planning consent has been granted for the construction of a new Grade A logistics facility at Prologis Park Midpoint in Minworth, on the outskirts of Birmingham, UK. The plans include the demolition of an obsolete unit and the construction of a new “best in class” 163,000 sq ft building that will be rated BREEAM “excellent”, net zero carbon in construction and will deliver much needed logistics space to the West Midlands market.
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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.
Trinity Logistics
APRIL 8, 2022
It’s produce season. That time of the year when produce shipments are at their peak and so are produce shipment rejections. According to DAT , up to 12 percent of shipments are rejected or delayed. Produce shipments are most often rejected because of the complexities of fresh food logistics. Because of their perishability, they are more likely to experience damage in transit due to improper handling, temperature variances, or delays.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 8, 2022
Anyone that has seen the movie Forrest Gump remembers the music montage of Forrest running across the country. At one point, a truck splashes mud all over him, and a t-shirt salesman hands Forrest a yellow shirt to clean his face. Forrest wipes his face, returns the shirt, and says “have a nice day.” It was a classic piece of movie fiction. The reality is that the Smiley Company, which is celebrating its 50 th birthday this year, created smiley as a symbol for good news in the newspaper France S
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 8, 2022
The beverage industry is undergoing a prolonged period of significant change that is making warehouse automation a highly attractive option for companies of all sizes across the sector, says Paul Freeman, Head of Logistics Solutions, Toyota Material Handling. With increasingly fickle consumers demanding new brands and flavours all the time, drink manufacturers are continuously looking to add to their product offerings.
20Cube Logistics
APRIL 8, 2022
“Warehouses are complex structures that need to be co-ordinated well. Active communication becomes crucial to maximise operational output.” Challenges faced. The traditional warehousing has been fragmented and unorganised in terms of operational procedures. The average size of warehouses increased from 10,000 sq. ft. in 2000 to 75,000 sq. ft. in 2017, giving way to modern warehousing.
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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.
NGT News
APRIL 8, 2022
Highland Electric Fleets, a provider of full-service school bus electrification subscriptions in North America, and Synop, an AI-based, single-platform management service for commercial electric vehicle (EV) fleets, have entered into a long-term strategic partnership to manage complex EV fleet charging, grid connection and fleet operations. Through the partnership, school districts, fleet owners and third-party fleet […].
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