Turvo

MARCH 25, 2021

At the FreightWaves’ 3PL Summit on March 24, 2021, Luis Pajares, Chief Revenue Officer at Turvo discussed the role of technology in the supply chain to reimagine workflows to improve overall customer experience. In the special fireside chat with FreightWaves SONARS’ VP of Product Marketing, Adam Robinson, the pair discussed how although visibility is a hot button topic in the supply chain, it’s really a symptom of a larger problem supply chains are facing that ties back to customer experience: m

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Forto

MARCH 24, 2021

In the night from March 23 to 24, an unexpected incident occurred on the Suez Canal: The grounded container ship MV Ever Given, with a length of no less than 400 meters, blocked the whole waterway of the canal. There is no chance of passing through here at the moment. Early reports mentioned technical problems as a possible reason for the accident. However, the ship operators quickly denied that a power loss caused the impairments.

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Cyzerg

MARCH 26, 2021

Digitalization (Industry 4.0) is a necessary evolution that businesses need to remain relevant and competitive in the twenty-first century. One of the most cost-efficient and swiftest ways to attain digitalization is by outsourcing information technology to specialized IT companies.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2021

Hurdles to 3PL Growth with Trey Griggs and Isaac Moreno. Joe Lynch discusses hurdles to 3PL growth with Trey Griggs and Isaac Moreno. Trey and Isaac work at Lean Solutions Group , where they work with 3PLs to solve a variety of sales and marketing problems. About Trey Griggs. Trey Griggs is the Vice President of Sales at Lean Solutions Group. After graduating from William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri, Trey began his career as a high school physics teacher and coach.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

MARCH 23, 2021

If you’re looking to optimize your order fulfillment operations, there are many efficiency-boosting opportunities out there. The lowest hanging fruit may be in your choice of packaging.

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Food Logistics

MARCH 26, 2021

When drivers feel confident that they can expect to be paid on time, with easy, consistent access to loads and a community of other drivers to connect with, retention can improve exponentially.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 26, 2021

Developing a Distribution Strategy with Matt McGregor. Joe Lynch and Matt McGregor discuss developing a distribution strategy. Distribution strategy is one of the areas of focus for Matt and the Colliers Real Estate team. About Matt McGregor. Matt McGregor is a Global Executive Vice President specializing in industrial commercial real estate portfolios for industrial companies.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

MARCH 25, 2021

Whether you’re looking to outsource fulfillment for the first time or you’ve had a logistics partner before, fulfillment services contracts can be confusing and intimidating. Many logistics providers begin with a boilerplate contract, but as you go into negotiations you will find that the contract with your order fulfillment services provider actually has many variables that can be adjusted based on your needs.

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Kuebix

MARCH 24, 2021

Dan Clark, Kuebix Founder and VP of Product Innovation and Strategy, Trimble, has been selected as a 2021 Supply Chain Executive Pro to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine. Dan was chosen for his extensive knowledge of the logistics industry developed from over 20 years of hands-on experience, combined with his remarkable expertise […].

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Now, That's Logistics

MARCH 23, 2021

With a worldwide vaccine distribution effort underway, the global pandemic still impacting most regions of the world, and supply chain disruptions persisting, the transportation environment remained unpredictable as we moved into 2021. These uncertainties may continue at least through the first half of the year, with shippers feeling the impacts across most modes.

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Overdrive Online

MARCH 24, 2021

A bill reintroduced in the Senate would relax HOS regs for livestock and ag haulers. Also, the owner of a Rhode Island-based trucking company was sentenced for falsifying FMCSA documents; and TA donates to St. Christopher Fund.

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Trinity Logistics

MARCH 24, 2021

Frozen food is considered one of the safest forms of food preservation because the freezing temperatures prevent harmful bacteria. This doesn’t necessarily mean that frozen food is foolproof. Several situations that could cause your frozen food to go bad and ways to prevent them from happening. If you’re new to shipping frozen food, or you’re a seasoned veteran staying up to date with the ever-changing world of shipping logistics, here are a few things to keep in mind that can impact your compan

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 25, 2021

Businesses and suppliers alike must take preemptive action to rid their supply chains of forced labor, or face irreversible damage to their consumer base.

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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.

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Logistics Management

MARCH 26, 2021

Rail carloads—at 230,605—rose 2.9% annually, and intermodal containers and trailers—at 282,270—saw a 19.8% annual gain. AAR officials noted that annual comparisons for this week are inflated, due to “the widespread economy-wide shutdowns—and subsequent large reduction in rail volumes—a year ago at this time.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 22, 2021

The concept of cost to serve is very simple but I am always amazed at how few businesses and supply chain managers really understand it. Let’s start with an uncomplicated example: Company A is in the business of distributing whiteboard markers. Among other colours, they have green ones and they have blue ones. If they are going to understand their cost to serve, they need to know the cost of shipping, for example, the green one to a customer.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 25, 2021

For those in the trucking industry, produce season carries an awareness of the many opportunities and challenges that comes with transporting perishable commodities. Managing the rapid changes in available TL capacity when increased volumes begin to consolidate in California presents one of the most significant of those challenges. For produce sellers and retailers, the goal is to bring in the freshest produce at the best prices.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 23, 2021

Intel Corp. has unveiled an ambitious bid to regain its manufacturing lead by spending billions of dollars on new factories and creating a foundry business that will make chips for other companies.

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Logistics Management

MARCH 22, 2021

Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with Doug Waggoner, CEO of Chicago-based Echo Global Logistics about various topics, including: the state of the freight economy, a look back at Peak Season, the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the trucking market, among others.

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NGT News

MARCH 24, 2021

Blue Bird Corp., an independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, has delivered the first operational DC fast charge vehicle-to-grid (V2G)-capable school bus in North America, utilizing technology from Nuvve Holding Corp. The bus, powered by the Cummins PowerDrive EV system, is one of two Blue Bird Type C electric buses delivered to Illinois’ Pekin […].

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Trinity Logistics

MARCH 22, 2021

SEAFORD , Del. (March 22, 2021)- Trinity Logistics is proud to recognize Jennifer Hoffman as one of Women in Trucking Association’s (WIT) “Top Women to Watch in Transportation”. Hoffman is Trinity’s Director of Agent Services and has been with the company for 6 years. Each year, the editorial staff of WIT’s Redefining the Road magazine recognizes these individuals for their career accomplishments in the past 12 to 18 months and their efforts to promote gender diversity.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 22, 2021

In his bid to extend Tesla’s dominance in electric vehicle production beyond the U.S.to Germany and other countries, is CEO Elon Musk at risk of over-reaching?

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Logistics Management

MARCH 25, 2021

At a time when the global supply chain is ostensibly dealing with more simultaneous issues than perhaps ever before, including the COVID-19 pandemic, winter weather events, clogged United States Ports, and the need for more labor across myriad parts of the supply chain, it almost feels like this week’s news that the 20,000 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent) vessel Ever Given running aground and trapped in the Suez Canal is just the latest thing to deal with.

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NGT News

MARCH 26, 2021

NGVAmerica, a national organization dedicated to the development of a sustainable market for vehicles powered by natural gas and biomethane, says it supports the passage of Utah HB 91. The bipartisan bill reenacts and extends the availability of a state tax credit related to certain alternative fuel heavy-duty vehicles and makes technical and conforming changes […].

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 25, 2021

Late shipments represent massive expense and risk for enterprises around the world. And the problem is widespread. In January of 2021, an average of 37 percent of shipping containers were delayed across regions of Europe, the United States, Asia and Latin America. These delays negatively impact your enterprise in many ways, including: Penalties from the.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 25, 2021

A massive container ship blocking the Suez Canal showed no signs of budging for a third day, forcing container carriers and other vessels to weigh costly and time-consuming voyages around Africa that threaten to destabilize the already fragile underpinnings of global trade.

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Logistics Management

MARCH 24, 2021

24/7 terminal operation requires a robust solution, capable of standing up to harsh duty cycles without demanding maintenance requirements or unplanned service issues.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2021

Three years ago, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article about the Amazon supply chain , asking if it was the most innovative in the world. In the article, he wrote about Amazon Relay, the acquisition of Whole Foods, Amazon the carrier, and the expansion of its warehousing capabilities. As the world is in year two of the Covid pandemic, and the supply chain landscape has changed, it is time to revisit Amazon’s supply chain and see how it has changed and how prepared it is for the future.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 22, 2021

“GPS is vital to Americans, but hacking it has never been easier,” writes Diana Furchtgott-Roth in last weekend’s Wall Street Journal. “GPS depends on satellites, which can be damaged by electromagnetic storms or military attack. Even with the satellites intact, hacking incidents proliferate, using inexpensive, easily available hardware.” She cites several examples, both intentional and.

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