The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution. Original Article: 10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution. Every industry has dealt with the fallout or repercussions caused by COVID-19 -related disruptions to the supply chain.

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JULY 14, 2022

That’s the consensus in this article. Not for a while, it seems. And perhaps the impact will be greatest in the port drayage sector. Many firms seem to have made adjustments already. AB5 is the law in California that sets … Continue reading →

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 29, 2022

Original article: The First 50 Speakers Confirmed for Manifest Vegas 2023. The team has already confirmed some of the industry’s most influential voices to take the stage and share in their thought leadership. Original article: The First 50 Speakers Confirmed for Manifest Vegas 2023. NEW YORK (PRWEB) APRIL 27, 2022.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Original Article: What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022. The survey detailed by DC Velocity further found that up to “51% of industry professionals expect 2022 peak season to be worse than 2021, while 26% say it will be “less chaotic,” and 22% expect about the same level of “chaos” as last year.” .

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IoT World Today

MAY 21, 2020

Key Takeaways from This Article: COVID-19 has unveiled the fragility of a global supply chain predicated on lowest-cost principles. Shipping from Asia is delayed by weeks given soft demand for apparel and other products, and some suppliers are turning to the airline industry — with air travel down by 95% — to reduce delays.

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Trux

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Establishing strong working relationships with reliable dump truck drivers is crucial in the construction industry. In this article, we will discuss the significance of establishing connections and collaborating with dependable dump truck drivers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Connectiv is a live events studio that for the past decade has dedicated itself to creating industry leading gatherings. The events we have created attract more than 15,000 people each year and touch on global industries impacting people’s daily lives. POD trucks that are EV and AV. Forbes article.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2022

A few weeks ago, I wrote an article on the benefits of time slot management. In that article, I highlighted the importance of the network effect on time slot management and related technologies, as well as the main benefits of a time slot management application. This is important for reducing carbon emissions.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2020

However, for truck drivers, these feelings sometimes don’t go away after traveling and their mental health can be compromised because of it. We understand that loneliness and anxiousness are common issues for truck drivers. Another scary statistic that pertains to truck driving and mental health are suicide rates.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The food and beverage industry has faced significant challenges and growth over the past couple of years. After yet another unpredictable and unstable year, many hope 2022 will bring more stability back to the industry. In this blog, we’re going to dive into some of the latest trends in the food and beverage industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This article is from Patrick Byers, DevOps Engineer at Lucas Systems, and looks at fortifying warehouse and distribution centers against cybersecurity attacks. The warehousing and distribution industry is highly reliant on technology for its operations. To read the full article, click HERE.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Chris is the founder of The Freight Coach , a company that stages transportation companies ranging from traditional freight brokerages, asset-based trucking companies looking to expand into brokerage, as well as technology companies looking to implement their product into the industry. About Chris Jolly.

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Bulk Connection

AUGUST 29, 2023

Shipping bulk food-grade products is one of the most complicated types of loads within the bulk transportation industry. In this article, we’ll examine the process of food-grade transportation and tell you what sets the best food-grade trucking companies apart from the rest.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The warehouse and transportation industry had a record 490,000 openings in July. The US Department of Labor does not split out job openings for truck drivers versus openings for warehouse workers. But anecdotally it appears hiring truck drivers is even more difficult than hiring warehouse workers. The Warehouse Labor Shortage.

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Envase Technologies

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Sarah cares a great deal about the industry, especially about solving the challenges that drivers face every day on the road. Larry and a lot of our executives come from the trucking space,” Allen explained. Allen explained that Envase’s vision started with founder and CEO Larry Cuddy Jr. Larry’s the CEO with a CDL.

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Bulk Connection

DECEMBER 14, 2023

It hasn’t been a terribly exciting time in the world of bulk trucking for much of 2023 – but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. In this article, we’ll examine the bulk trucking industry as we currently see it, and look ahead to 2024. We’re reaching the end of Q4 2023 and heading into an exciting new 2024.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. Well, how often do you hear industry analysts say they underestimated a market’s growth rate? It is common for pundits to look ahead and predict how an industry or profession will change. billion in 2019.

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Bulk Connection

JUNE 15, 2023

Some people in the trucking and freight industry even see load boards as a prime example of modern technology that helps people work more efficiently and intelligently. In this article, we’ll examine load boards in detail and tell you why we have such trepidation about recommending them to shippers and carriers.

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Prices are falling, vessel and trucking availability is increasing, terminals are getting in much better shape globally, and many companies are looking for cargo to move. What will these developments mean for employment in the supply chain and logistics industry? As of October, inflation figures are 9.9% in the European area, 8.2%

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

Data is a big buzzword across industries, but how about when it comes to logistics? We went into tracking the actual assets, vehicles and trucks. The device is connected to either a canvas or some sensors in the vehicle and the truck. It goes into a long logistic truck and gets delivered on what is called the last mile.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 14, 2022

The following Editor’s Choice article comes from Fernando Cortes, Senior Vice President, Transportation at Walmart, and addresses how Walmart is working to reduce emissions through their transportation practices and operations. This includes our last mile delivery fleet, an area that is uniquely positioned for innovative solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2021

In this article, the main hyped, promising, and solid solutions but widely adopted technologies in supply chain management are discussed. Autonomous Trucking. Startups have been pouring money into tests, but we are still some years away from seeing fleets of autonomous trucks on the road. Hyped Technologies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

So instead of giving a speech on this, I am repurposing this content into an article. It is a truism that competition is tougher, that digital technologies are creating new tough entrants to a variety of industries, and that industry changes are happening faster and faster. The quick registration link for end users is HERE.

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Now, That's Logistics

MARCH 23, 2021

Tracking Trucking Activity. In another JOC outlook article , William B. trucking market, noting that COVID-19 fundamentally altered consumer demand in a way that worked in truckload carriers’ favor. For shippers, the impact on cargo flows was only worsening as 2020 came to a close.”. Cassidy discusses the U.S.

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Bulk Connection

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Heading into the home stretch of 2022, conditions in the bulk trucking industry remain largely unchanged since the beginning of the year. Capacity is still a concern, and the truck driver shortage continues to loom large. In this article, we’ll break down what we’re seeing out there from a bulk freight broker viewpoint.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The truth be told, the supply chain management profession is extremely broad and the range of jobs in the industry is vast. The roles and paths suggested below are possibilities that exist within the industry, and might at least give you an idea of where your career-journey might lead—or even where it might start. Manufacturing.

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Bulk Connection

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Heading into the home stretch of 2023, conditions in the bulk trucking industry remain lukewarm: not bad, not great for both shippers and carriers. In this article, we’ll break down what we’re seeing out there from a bulk freight 3PL viewpoint. Capacity is fairly stable, but costs aren’t budging all that much.

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Bulk Connection

MARCH 9, 2023

With capacity so tight over the past few years, the role of the bulk freight truck driver has received a lot of attention. The short answer is that there is a truck driver shortage across all modes of trucking. In this article, we’ll examine the question “what is a tanker endorsement?”

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 17, 2022

Of course, we subsequently share interesting insights in Logistics Viewpoints articles. There are currently more than 1500 go-lives of technologies that passed through the productization phase into commercialization and industrialization. DHL Innovation Funnel. Autonomous Mobile Robots and AGVs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2022

This article is from Zheyuan Du at Kinaxis and discusses unconventional solutions to excess inventory challenges. According to recent statistical data, vacancy rates for industrial real estate across North America have been declining since 2020 and reached an all-time low in the third quarter of 2022.

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In the US, trucks move roughly 72.2% 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 The industry is raising pay at five times the historic average, but this isn’t just a pay issue. “The

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3PL Insights

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

There has been a lot of talk in the news and industry publications about the struggles facing the supply chain industry. Even we have discussed the challenges logistics providers must overcome in recent articles like “ The State of U.S. This industry is likely making up for lost business from COVID-19 lockdowns.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. Whether in packing a freight truck or tracking invoices, wasted time and resources can quickly eat into your margins. Digitize Invoicing to Eliminate Errors and Guard Cash Flow.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2021

My colleague Steve Banker published an informative article in 2020 about this extensive initiative Ahold Delhaize’s Supply Chain Transformation (forbes.com). Intelligent Store Replenishment. In the first three quarters of 2020, Ahold Delhaize USA reported a 115 percent increase in online sales.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2022

The logistics industry is changing fast. Connectiv produces world-class industry leading events that focus on disruptive technology. Joe, this is why events like Manifest are created because so many people are involved in the future of any industry. I saw an article, but I sent him a message on LinkedIn.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 3, 2023

The shipping industry is essential to the global economy, responsible for the transportation of goods between countries. The effects of inflation on the shipping industry were seen in several areas: higher fuel, increased transportation, labor and equipment costs. And, the effects are not limited to those areas.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Combined with declines seen on the industrial production and manufacturing side, the hope for a rebound in freight volumes will not take place in 2023. Most of the attrition is carriers with five trucks or less, but as we’ve seen recently with Yellow Corporation closing its doors, no carrier is immune.

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