Food Logistics
NOVEMBER 20, 2022
From cross-border logistics to cold chain shipping, logistics companies work around the clock so that consumers can have the foods they want, when they want them, no questions asked.
3PL Links
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
6 Benefits of Using an External Warehouse | Image Source: Flickr. One of the best options for businesses trying to streamline storage and logistics to offer consumers speedier service is an external warehouse. These areas have grown with the growth of electronic commerce and the emergence of more businesses that need to increase their storage capacity.
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Truck News
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
There are many provocative terms bantered about in the trucking media to suggest the sky is falling and that everyone needs to just weather the storm. Those who have been through more than a couple of freight cycles know that, despite the doom and gloom, things can be done now to maintain and possibly improve […].
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Winter is coming, and managers need to make sure their drivers and dispatchers have the knowledge and tools they need to stay safe and keep trucking along hazardous frosty highways.
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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
NOVEMBER 20, 2022
The push toward nearshoring comes as global supply chains are scrutinizing their supply chains like never before — and with good reason.
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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Online sales success depends on an agile, efficient back-end fulfillment operation to keep customers happy and coming back. But growing brands are so busy driving top line sales, they often fail to optimize order fulfillment, resulting in unhappy customers and lower profits.
Women in Trucking
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
For a long time, we used the phrase ‘male-dominated’ to describe what trucking was like. It was part of the culture of the industry. I get it, but I see it differently.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 20, 2022
People increasingly want to spend their money in stores, which is bad news for parcel and last-mile delivery companies that benefitted from the online-shopping boom.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Compare your distribution center (DC) throughput metrics to similar facilities and industries to see how your operations are measuring up in our 2022 Throughput Benchmark Guide.
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
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Justin Bailie and Joe Lynch discuss the Rose Rocket story. Justin is he Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of leading TMS provider, Rose Rocket , a leading provider of transportation management software (TMS) for trucking companies and 3PLs. About Justin Bailie. Justin Bailie is the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of leading TMS provider, Rose Rocket.
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
The construction equipment company, now the primary Nikola Motors dealer in several states, will offer fleets turnkey electrification solutions called Alta eMobility.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Thanks to disruptive events over the past two years, supply chains have become central to business success, forcing CEOs and other business executives to spend a much larger portion of their time and strategies focused on this once afterthought of their operations. What has changed? What will the business environment be like moving forward? Why. Read more The New Supply Chain Landscape: Why Moving Up the Supply Chain Spectrum Is Imperative.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
The Port of Long Beach, the nation’s second-busiest seaport, is first in the nation to open a publicly accessible charging station for heavy-duty electric trucks. The service is provided by the port in partnership with EV Connect, a provider of charge-management solutions for electric vehicles. The station, located in the Port’s Harbor District, has two charging units.
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.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from Emerge and offers tips for trucking companies to decrease their insurance premiums. The number of accidents in the trucking industry is up, and so are insurance premiums.
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Millions of drivers will take to the nation's roadways this Thanksgiving holiday, so the American Trucking Association's Share the Road highway safety program is sharing tips to keep yourself and others safe.
Now, That's Logistics
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
In the US, trucks move roughly 72.2% of the nation’s freight by weight , representing roughly 11 billion tons of freight (primary shipments only) in 2021. According to the ATA, 38.9 million registered trucks traveled a total of 302 billion miles in 2020 and the number of for-hire carriers on file with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration totaled just over 1.1 million as of June 2022.
Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Though it's a panel of 16 accomplished women in trucking, two members' accounts of the meeting illustrate how issues discussed -- from training practices and crime prevention to parking and more -- could have a big impact on all of trucking.
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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 Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Jim Andrew, Chief Sustainability Officer at PepsiCo. On November 4 th , I interviewed Jim Andrew, the Chief Sustainability Officer at PepsiCo, about their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) program. PepsiCo is a very big company, the second largest food and beverage company in the world. PepsiCo generated $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, with 23 food and beverage brands that generate more than $1 billion each in retail sales.
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
As an annual tradition, The U.S. Forest Service selects the Capitol Christmas Tree and sends it on a tour to different communities before arriving in Washington, D.C. This year's tree was hauled by Hardy Brothers Trucking on a Kenworth T680 Next Gen.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 20, 2022
Nearly all retailers (98%) surveyed said they expect supply chain disruptions to continue during the 2022 holiday season, while 88% predicted they will worsen.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
October’s shipment reading—at 1.224—saw a 2.9% annual gain, falling short of the September’s 4.8% annual increase and was also below August’s 1.278 reading, which marked the highest level for shipments since May 2018. On the expenditures side, the report said that October’s 4.399 reading marked an 11.1% annual increase, and rose 52.
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
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Inventory management is important because it provides a buffer to balance out the uncertainties between demand and supply. However, while it can be viewed positively, holding inventory also creates problems. Physical space used by stock comes at a cost – inventory ties up cash and working capital which could be better deployed elsewhere. As an asset on a company’s balance sheet, reduced inventory results in a higher return on assets.
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Keeping trucks on the road is important, but there are other benefits to maintaining assets. Here are five additional benefits of ensuring trucks are maintained.
Truck News
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
As winter approaches, tire chain-up regulations start popping up in some jurisdictions. If you drive into British Columbia or Newfoundland and Labrador, you better be carrying chains and using them when mandated, or else you risk a ticket. Or worse, in slippery conditions, you could end up in a ditch. Dipping into the U.S. with […].
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
The ATA’s advanced Seasonally Adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index, for October, came in at 116.3 (2015=100), down 2.3% compared to September’s 119.1, which was upwardly revised from an original reading of 118.8. The October SA reading rose 2.8% annually, marking its 14th consecutive annual monthly gain, albeit its smallest gain going back to April.
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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.
Commercial Carrier Journal
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
JLE's recent update to its DriverOS innovation, which involved taking the platform to an app, allows drivers to select the loads they want to haul and so much more.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
It's critical for women working in procurement and supply chain to know their own worth so they will be better able to negotiate improved financial outcomes for themselves.
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Recently, Continental explained how underinflation wreaks havoc on a fleet's operating costs, and that tire monitoring can reduce costly blowouts and improve retreadability, leading to better total cost of ownership.
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