Efficient Delivery Routing Should Go Hand in Hand with Great Customer Service
Paragon
DECEMBER 22, 2020
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Paragon
DECEMBER 22, 2020
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LandLink
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Today's consumers may be more demanding than ever. They know what they want, and moreover, they want it fast. Sometimes I wonder if they really need it that fast or is it simply the mindset of the new generation of consumer. In an extensive career in the expedited freight market I was surprised to find how many receivers were not in a hurry at all for the product that their suppliers spent triple the money to ship expedited.
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The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 19, 2020
Tech is the Game Changer for Truckload Shipping Communication with Mitch Violett. Mitch Violett and Joe Lynch discuss why tech is the game changer for truckload communication. In his role as Principal Product Manager at Convoy, Mitch develops solutions that streamline the shipping process and improve communication. About Mitch Violett. Mitch Violett is a Principal Product Manager at Convoy focused on building products to increase the efficiency of delivering freight and improve the experience fo
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 19, 2020
Although projections indicate that maritime trade will recover and expand next year, it's becoming clear that disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will have a lasting impact on the industry.
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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.
Food Logistics
DECEMBER 21, 2020
This is the time to completely re-evaluate business as usual and “that’s the way we have always done it” thinking.
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Logistics Bureau
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Earlier in the year, we run a webinar series for 16 weeks in all manner of Supply Chain topics. So what is really the good news? Watch this video: Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne. Email: robyrne@logisticsbureau.com. Phone: +61 417 417 307.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2020
John Caltabiano, vice president of supply chain with manufacturing services provider Jabil Inc., discusses the results of a recent survey of supply-chain professionals about how they’re weathering the coronavirus pandemic.
NGT News
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Congress has reached a bipartisan deal that contains several important provisions for the transportation industry. Included in the legislation are tax credit extensions for carbon capture technology, fuel cells, biofuels, alternative fuels and energy efficiency. The full legislative package combines a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package and an omnibus spending bill for 2021 with tax […].
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
DECEMBER 20, 2020
There are good surprises and there are bad surprises – like discovering that, somewhere in your food and beverage manufacturing business, there are serious gaps that are draining your bottom line. Even worse, you don’t always realize it until the damage is already done. Sometimes the culprit is a direct cost, like raw materials purchase, […]. The post Are These 9 Hidden Costs Eating Away at your F&B Business’s Profitability?
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
FreightWaves SONAR
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Shippers want a significant reduction in the stress of logistics. But what shippers want and what’s available do not always align. With that in mind, the trucking RFP has come into play as a more significant undertaking for 2021 contracts as the freight market saw volatility in 2020 on the spot market due to historic tender rejections and volumes adding to increased prices.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 23, 2020
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, supply-chain leaders have realized there is no “new normal,” and are focusing on how to guide their organizations through uncharted waters, no matter what the challenge might be.
Commercial Carrier Journal
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Our full migration to digitally delivered news allows us more flexibility and resources to provide all the news you’ve grown accustomed to reading. The post Out with the old, in with the new: CCJ entering new year with new focus first appeared on Commercial Carrier Journal.
Overdrive Online
DECEMBER 23, 2020
So begins a run through high-quality road listening with Overdrive's podcast coproduction with PRX’s Radiotopia network. The Over the Road podcast ran originally Feb.-June 2020, and the principal eight-episode series was hosted by our own "Long Haul Paul" Marhoefer. Bonus: Restore of Soeth's vintage cabover. The post Back to the 'Biggest Tailgate in Trucking' -- and Germann Soeth's 1976 KW K100 first appeared on Overdrive.
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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.
FreightWaves SONAR
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Relying solely on manual shipping data analysis continues to yield poor results. The adage of trying too many workers and not enough leaders grows more apparent. And even the freight management analytics of five years ago do not necessarily respond well to today’s shifting and changing market. The old ways of recording, processing and responding to analytical data need a streamlined approach.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Managing complex supply chains is an art unto itself, but it all comes down to one fundamental principle: transparency.
NGT News
DECEMBER 23, 2020
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded approximately $6 million to five organizations that will develop training programs for emergency responders, building managers and owners, and other officials interacting with solar energy and storage systems, alternative-fuel vehicles and their chargers, and energy-efficient building technologies. Led by or working with professional associations, work done through […].
Overdrive Online
DECEMBER 21, 2020
You cannot afford to wait until well after increases truly take hold to adjust your own cost basis, and rates, accordingly. Neither can you afford to just trade dollar for dollar with the increase in expenses. The post Cost increases are coming -- your rates need to reflect that sooner than later first appeared on Overdrive.
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,
FreightWaves SONAR
DECEMBER 21, 2020
In this edition of “SONAR Indices & Insights,” the SONAR team will explain another index found within SONAR, the freight forecasting platform from FreightWaves. This week, learn how freight market participants are predicting shifts in the freight market that may occur with changes in retail sales trends using the SONAR index, Retail Sales with the ticker name of RESL.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2020
An industry observer predicts that Amazon.com will make a radical change in its business strategy in the coming year.
NGT News
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Peterbilt Motors Co. says the Peterbilt Model 520EV is now eligible for the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) program by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Peterbilt Model 520EVs sold to customers in California are eligible for a $150,000 HVIP voucher. Customers and their participating dealers must meet all applicable […].
Overdrive Online
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Seven years ago around this time of the year, Overdrive asked readers to name the "best Christmas song of all time." From a big list, readers then voted on a final list -- these songs represent the results. Bonus this year: An extra selection of Christmas-themed trucking tunes. Enjoy the holiday, whether on the road or home. The post More Christmas-themed trucking music in these curated playlists first appeared on Overdrive.
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The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.
FreightWaves SONAR
DECEMBER 23, 2020
2020 has been the year of video in sales. Freight brokers have had to quickly switch from expense accounts to cameras. Those that embraced this change are experiencing the successes of signing huge deals in their home offices, rather than spending a full day traveling to a 30-minute meeting. . Here are five freight broker prospecting tips from the TV production crew at FreightWaves to help you out with looking and sounding your best on video sales calls. . 5 Freight Broker Prospecting Tips Using
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Some of the biggest players in the logistics industry still rely on outdated mainframe systems that hinder supply-chain agility.
NGT News
DECEMBER 22, 2020
The governors of Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island – and the mayor of the District of Columbia – have launched a multi-state program that addresses pollution while investing $300 million per year in cleaner transportation choices and healthier communities.? The bipartisan Transportation and Climate Initiative Program (TCI-P) will cut greenhouse gas pollution from motor vehicles […].
Freight Center
DECEMBER 22, 2020
2020 has been a year none of us will ever forget. With all the surprises, curveballs, and challenges we’ve all faced, supply chains of all sizes were tested more than they ever were in recent years. But, even with the unpredictability variable always at play, there are ways you can prepare for a better shipping year ahead.
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Morai Logistics
DECEMBER 24, 2020
After such a hectic and transformative year for the supply chain, 2021 is finally around the corner—here are the biggest trends to keep an eye on going forward. So much has changed in the world of supply chain over the previous 12 months. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chains were forced to dramatically reorient themselves in order to survive.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2020
This year's surge in e-commerce will likely come with a flood of returns in January that could strain operations.
NGT News
DECEMBER 22, 2020
ASDA, one of the leading retailers in the U.K., has contracted Air Liquide to install and operate six biomethane (BioNGV) distribution stations to refuel trucks on its sites. Alongside other investments to increase Air Liquide’s production and distribution capacities, this major contract marks a significant acceleration in the group’s development of its biomethane activity in […].
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