Bulk Connection
APRIL 15, 2021
As the freight capacity crunch drags on, you may begin to wonder if things will get back to normal. While “normal” may look a little different in the future, it is a safe bet that this capacity crunch won’t last forever. How long it lasts, however, is anybody’s guess. Until that day comes, there are things you can do to improve your odds of securing bulk trucking capacity now and in the future.
Freight Center
APRIL 15, 2021
The current market is one of limited capacity – but what does that mean when it comes to full truckload? What are the effects that capacity, whether excess or limited, can have on your shipping strategy? Understanding truckload capacity is a key element in keeping your shipments moving smoothly and successfully. Let’s breakdown what it all means.
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Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 12, 2021
Pietro Valsecchi, Covestro’s Expert on 5G. 5G represents the next generation of broadband cellular technology. I have written before that 5G for supply chain applications is still at the hype stage. However, the 5G protocol is slowly evolving to add more features for industrial applications. The promise of 5G is alluring. Thus, it was of interest to me to hear what Pietro Valsecchi, who is an expert on operational excellence and part of the Global Process Control Technology team at Covestr
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 10, 2021
5 Trends Shaping Logistics with Ben Gordon. Ben Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss 5 trends shaping logistics and supply chain. In the interview, Ben reviews and discussed trends and interesting companies in ecommerce, final mile, cold chain, reverse logistics, and fulfillment. About Ben Gordon. Benjamin Gordon is the Founder and Managing Partner of Cambridge Capital.
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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.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 12, 2021
The words we tend to use to describe successful supply chains — agile, responsive, flexible — went from concepts to strategic imperatives last year due to the pandemic. This is true for all stakeholders in the industry, but especially for logistics service providers (LSPs). This has sparked a renewed focus on digital transformation. How is.
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Logistics Management
APRIL 12, 2021
A little more than one month after reports surfaced suggesting that global electronics giant Panasonic was set to acquire, in Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Blue Yonder (formerly JDA), a provider of AI-driven and end-to-end supply chain management services, a report in the Wall Street Journal indicated that Blue Yonder instead plans to become a publicly traded company.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 10, 2021
Supply-chain and logistics challenges fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic have demonstrated how transportation partners with integrated, flexible offerings can keep the supply chain flowing.
Overdrive Online
APRIL 14, 2021
Observers, fleets say taking control of your own risk now, if you're an owner-operator, or assisting your drivers to do so if you're a small fleet, might go a long way toward heading off such regulation if/when it comes.
Trinity Logistics
APRIL 16, 2021
Stay up-to-date with the latest conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics. Imported Volumes. Did anyone else think the pictures of the stuck Ever Given ship in the Suez Canal looked like someone put a fishing boat in a bathtub? The bad news is even though it was stuck for only a week, it created a logjam for ships that chose to wait it out and a delay for ships that decided to take an alternate route.
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 Management
APRIL 16, 2021
Taking steps to expand its United States facilities footprint, Chicago-based third-party logistics (3PL) services provider and global freight forwarder SEKO Logistics said this week it has opened two new East Coast-based regional distribution hubs in Baltimore and Charlotte.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 11, 2021
Stubbornly high shipping expenses for businesses are getting sealed into contracts for the next 12 months, forcing companies to pass the extra costs on to consumers.
Food Logistics
APRIL 11, 2021
Recalls affect all in the cold chain, especially 3PLs. Technology can help.
NGT News
APRIL 14, 2021
Natural Gas Vehicles for America (NGVAmerica) and the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) say 53% of all on-road fuel used in natural gas vehicles in the calendar year 2020 was renewable natural gas (RNG). Captured above ground from organic material in agricultural, wastewater, landfill or food waste, RNG can produce carbon-negative results when […].
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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.
Logistics Management
APRIL 13, 2021
CP and KCS also recently noted that many of the supporters of this deal have called upon the STB “to review the transaction as swiftly as possible so the systems could be integrated and the end-to-end benefits of this combination can be realized for the benefit of all stakeholders,” with the statements and letters filed with the STB.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 16, 2021
The low-cost, low-power wireless network can significantly reduce the risk of temperature excursion, especially in developing nations.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 14, 2021
I am interested in seeing how the warehouse robotics landscape evolves. It is becoming clear to me that heterogenous environments will c0ntinue to be a reality, and likely expand along with robot adoption. SVT Robotics is one of the first names I heard in this niche. And finally this week I learned more. During the Winter of 2020, I attended the Logistics and Warehousing Executive Briefing organized by MassRobotics.
NGT News
APRIL 14, 2021
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) says it is introducing the all-new Mazda MX-30 – the brand’s first battery-electric vehicle – to the U.S. market beginning in the fall with California dealerships. The vehicle marks the first step in Mazda’s multi-solution electrification strategy. “Mazda is preparing for the fast-changing U.S. market demands by taking a multi-solution […].
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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.
Logistics Management
APRIL 12, 2021
Instead of purchasing large fixed capital, retailers find relief in minimizing both infrastructure changes and other financial burden by choosing an intelligent robot solution.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 13, 2021
The auto industry, which has long relied on just-in-time manufacturing to reduce costs, is finding it has limited flexibility to deal with supply-chain disturbances wrought by the pandemic.
MTS Logistics
APRIL 12, 2021
Looking within a short-term horizon, the outlook for container shipping over the next 2-3 months appears relatively well-known, although certainly not well-liked by shippers. In essence, we will continue to see a situation of bottleneck problems, capacity shortages and high pressure on rates. This is, hopefully, not a surprise to anyone now. But what happens if we look beyond this horizon and try to contemplate the market situation in the second half of 2021 as well as into 2022?
Overdrive Online
APRIL 15, 2021
The trucker-songwriter will be in studio Friday, April 16, with Overdrive's Music to Truck By radio host 'Big Al' Weekley to debut Justice's long-awaited "18 Gears to Life" record on its release date.
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 Management
APRIL 12, 2021
ProMatDX will offer more than 100 seminars on a variety of manufacturing and supply chain topics including sponsored sessions focused on robotics, automation and a host of other relevant, timely subjects.
Logistics in War
APRIL 16, 2021
By David Beaumont. This article is adapted from a presentation given at the Williams Foundation seminar on ‘Next Generation Autonomous Systems’ delivered in Canberra in April 2021. The popular discussion on autonomy in warfare is constrained to either describing the advantages of introducing autonomous systems for ‘dull, dirty and dangerous’ work, or articulating the limitations of their use (including ethical limitations).
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 14, 2021
With a digital twin and a problem-solving engine, organizations can analyze supply-chain risks and sense disruptions in real time.
Overdrive Online
APRIL 16, 2021
Hear what brought this owner in less than ten years from hauling chicken litter with an old daycab to a 20-truck, 40-reefer-trailer fleet, two of whose drivers were No. 1 and 2 in their state's driver of the year awards for 2021.
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One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.
Logistics Management
APRIL 12, 2021
Digital freight brokerages (DFBs) are redefining the model entirely by injecting machine learning, AI and data-driven predictive technology into the supply chain.
Truck News
APRIL 16, 2021
Beginning April 1, Canadians began paying more at the pump as the national carbon tax was hiked to 10.73 cents per liter of diesel. Thanks to the hike, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) estimates the trucking industry will pay $538 million in carbon pricing this year. And it won’t stop there. Further increases could see […].
NGT News
APRIL 16, 2021
Northern Genesis Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, says its proposed business combination partner, The Lion Electric Co., a manufacturer of all-electric medium- and heavy-duty urban vehicles, has received a purchase order from Second Closet, IKEA Canada’s partner, for 15 Lion6 heavy-duty zero-emission trucks. Second Closet, a technology-enabled logistics and last-mile delivery provider, will […].
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