Autonomous Technology is Here. Now What?
Food Logistics
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Here's how the ongoing labor and driver shortage and advancements in driver safety measures impact growth in autonomous vehicles in the trucking space.
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Truckload Market Trends to Watch in 2022
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
While we’re happy to leave 2021 in the rearview mirror, many of the same trends will impact the truckload market in 2022. In our white paper, 2022 Logistics and Supply Chain Trends and Outlook , we cover many of the lingering effects of the past two years, and the newest challenges truckload shippers can expect to face in the year ahead. Last year, truck capacity demand reached historic highs due to a combination of factors, including ongoing equipment and labor shortages.
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VIDEO: How many fulfillment warehouses does your business need?
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
"How many B2C warehouses does your company need?" It's a simple question with a not-so-simple answer. In fact, we've written extensively on the topic.
The Benefits of a Digital Twin
Logistics Matter
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
The Does LogisticsMatter? Podcast is all about trends and innovations in supply chain and logistics. This episode features Miguel van Asch, Head of Data and Analytics at Ahlers. In this episode, Miguel and I talk about the power of data. Miguel takes us through the steps of creating your digital twin and how you can run different […].
Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation 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.
It’s Not the Market, It’s Your Procurement with Andrew Haverkampf
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
It’s Not the Market, It’s Your Procurement with Andrew Haverkampf. Andrew Haverkampf and Joe Lynch discuss it’s not the market, it’s your procurement. Andrew is the Vice President of Platform Solutions at Emerge , one of the fastest-growing startups in the U.S. and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform.
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Supply Chain Planning for Dummies
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
S upply chain planning requires constraints to be mapped. This configuration screen shows how Solvyouo maps transportation constraints. Supply chain management has been in the news. Because of the pandemic and resulting product shortages, the topic has never been more discussed. But the intricacies of supply chain management are beyond the grasp of most.
The Good, the Bad, the Last Mile
Food Logistics
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
As disruptions continue to, well, disrupt the supply chain, it has never been a better time to roll out unconventional operation ideas. By the end of this ordeal, there will be a New Normal for the last-mile sector.
The Open Deck Market with Jacob Mcleod
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
The Open Deck Market with Jacob Mcleod. Jacob Mcleod and Joe Lynch discuss the open deck market. Jacob is the President at EXO Freight, the first managed marketplace built for open deck shippers and carriers. About Jacob Mcleod. Jacob Mcleod , Graduate of University of Michigan, began a logistics career at Con-way Multimodal learning the industry from the floor.
You’ve Been Hacked! The Growing Threat of Supply Chain Cyber Attacks
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Remember AOL’s “You’ve Got Mail” greeting from the 90s when you started your computer and connected to the internet? It was a happy greeting, one you looked forward to getting every morning, unlike the greeting many people and companies are getting today when they log on to their computers and systems: “You’ve Been Hacked!” Just. Read more You’ve Been Hacked!
Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story
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
Imagine What 25% Labor Savings Could Do for Your Bottom Line
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
Total Throughput Divided by Total Labor Cost Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg – Know for Sure and Take Control with a Warehouse Labor Management System. Dead reckoning. It’s a navigational term that describes an estimation based on little or no information. Not the best way to sail a ship. Not the best way to manage a warehouse either. But for so many warehouse operators who have invested in a modern warehouse management system (WMS), tracking labor, time and output is often akin to dead reckoning
Watch: How Can Supply Chains Embrace Sustainability?
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
A discussion about the key role that supply chains play in fighting climate change and ensuring sustainability in their operations, with two analysts from Accenture: Kris Timmermans, senior managing director of strategy consulting and supply chain and operations lead, and Matias Pollmann-Larsen, sustainability lead for supply chain and operations.
The Freight Caviar Story with Paul Jaroslawski
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
The Freight Caviar Story with Paul Jaroslawski. Paul Jaroslawski and Joe Lynch discuss the Freight Caviar story. Paul is the Founder & President of Freight Caviar , a company that brings humor to the logistics industry through memes and videos, along with a podcast and newsletter that focuses on Eastern European outsourcing and the Freight Tech scene.
ChargePoint, Wheels Donlen Focus on Fleet Mobility and Home EV Charging
NGT News
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
ChargePoint Holdings Inc., an electric vehicle (EV) charging network, and Wheels Donlen, an automotive fleet management company, are forming a fleet partnership to provide Wheels Donlen customers with fleet mobility and home charging solutions. The customers will gain access to the ChargePoint nationwide charging network, at-home charging hardware and cloud software that provides holistic management […].
Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Fighting Worker Shortages Through Connectivity
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
Chronic labor shortages have continued to plague the world’s supply chains. In the United States, the issue is especially acute. In what some are calling the Great Resignation, nearly 3 percent of American workers have quit their jobs as of August 2021. The population is aging and many are retiring. There are an estimated 10.4. Read more Fighting Worker Shortages Through Connectivity.
EU to Enforce ‘Ethical’ Supply Chain With Stiff New Fines
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
The European Union’s ethical supply chain rules are a “game changer” but must be backed by “dissuasive” sanctions, EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders said.
ERP for mixed-mode manufacturing
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
In past blogs, we have discussed different types of manufacturing – discrete and process. Discrete manufacturing makes distinct ‘things’, process manufacturing makes ‘stuff’ (for example, fertilizer). There is a third type that combines both discrete and process production – mixed-mode manufacturing. Operating and planning for mixed-mode production is complex and requires an enterprise system that specifically caters for the unique process and issues of mixed-mode manufac
Future fuels: Will the ‘messy middle’ become a ‘messy end’?
Truck News
FEBRUARY 20, 2022
There has been much discussion of late about future zero-emissions engine technologies for the heavy-duty transport sector. For sure, our industry has to lessen its carbon output – and ultimately eliminate it altogether – but just how will we get there? Battery-electric vehicles are emerging as the popular choice for the short-haul, regional, and medium-duty […].
How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces
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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.
Back from the brink: Owner-operator Chris Legg and his custom 2018 Pete 389
Overdrive Online
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Hauling in 2014, Legg evaded a reckless four-wheeler and "rolled the truck over on its side at 65 miles an hour." Told he may never walk again, he's nonetheless come a long way since, now pulling flatbeds leased to JRC Transportation with this beauty.
What Counterfeit Masks Have Taught Us About Supply Chain Visibility
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Counterfeiting can happen to any company, especially those with poor supply chain visibility. How can brands and retailers ensure the authenticity of their products?
ERP for Medical Device Manufacturers Part 2
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
In Part 1, we covered the business and technology challenges that the medical device industry is experiencing. These will require a re-think of how to manage products, streamline the business and interact with customers. Those manufacturers who are still using legacy or customized computer systems will find it difficult to make the necessary changes.
Transportation Providers Emerge Strong From Covid
LandLink
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
As we steadily emerge from the Corona Virus the Transportation industry is experiencing a myriad of changes. T he trucking industry has had to react to unprecedented changes in operational and management procedure. Most everyone in any trucking or logistics company has had to adapt to the new normal. So, what is the new normal today and what can we expect in the coming years.
Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve
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
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 25, 2022)
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Russia invades Ukraine. The headline was anticipated for months (actually, years), but it finally came true this week. Now what? Supply Chain Disruption from the Russia-Ukraine Conflict (Interos) Oil tops $105/bbl after Russia attacks Ukraine (Reuters) Expeditors Targeted in Cyber-attack Cyber attack hits state-run terminal at India’s top container port (Splash 247) New Leases Will.
'These Waters Are Hot': U.S. Auction Opens Up Offshore Wind Rush
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
When the U.S. last auctioned big plots of ocean to companies that wanted to build offshore wind farms a few years ago, it raked in a then-record-setting haul of $405 million. That’s set to be obliterated Wednesday, when two dozen companies compete to bid on lease areas off the coasts of New York and New Jersey as the scramble to decarbonize the nation’s electric grid heats up.
RenewGas Places Module Order with Hexagon Agility to Transport RNG
NGT News
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Hexagon Agility has received an order for Mobile Pipeline TITAN modules from RenewGas Transportation, a provider of complete turnkey transportation solutions for renewable natural gas (RNG). These modules will be used to transport and deliver RNG derived from agricultural waste. The order represents an estimated value of $5.5 million for delivery in Q4 2022 thru […].
5 Best Practices for Adopting Mathematical Optimization
AIMMS
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
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How Intent Data Helps Marketers Convert A-List Accounts
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
How to find capacity with LTL companies in 2022
West Coast and California Logistics
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
No matter what type of trucking services you’re looking for, you already know that capacity is hard to come by. Capacity from LTL companies is no exception. In this article, we’ll look at the current state of LTL trucking and share 5 tips for finding LTL capacity.
Many Climate Impact Disclosures Are a Sham. Here’s How We Fix Them.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
The way in which climate-risk disclosures are currently made leads to inaccurate and misleading reports, with non-actionable metrics that are impossible to compare between companies.
Siemens, Nexii Reveal EV Charging Concept for Quicker EV Infrastructure Applications
NGT News
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
Siemens has unveiled a new sustainable, electric vehicle (EV) charging concept structure designed for electrifying fleets and high-demand charging applications at scale. The new VersiCharge XL concept was created to electrify new or existing parking lots and building structures quickly and efficiently by using a modular, scalable design made in partnership with Nexii Building Solutions […].
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