Supply Chain and Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2021

The second article explains nicely the difference between a truck freight broker and a truck dispatcher. Dispatchers work for and represent owner-operator truck drivers, trying to get loads for them at a higher price. Shippers pay the trucker, and dispatchers … Continue reading →

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Supply Chain and Logistics

JULY 27, 2022

This news service called ‘Loaded and Rolling’ is aimed at the trucking sector. The article here is intriguing. The author has postulated the downward swing of spot trucking rates compared to negotiated or contract rates as the driver for an … Continue reading →

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Really cool trucks were in attendance at Manifest including autonomous and electric vehicles. Attendees didn’t just get brochures and video demos about the future of trucking, they got to climb in the trucks and participate in ride-alongs. POD trucks that are EV and AV. Forbes article. Ludacris was at Manifest.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

This interesting article dissects the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) monthly report. Truck job growth might be slowing, but warehouse jobs are declining. Is that due to increased automation? Or is it due to fewer people wanting the jobs, when … Continue reading →

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Women in Trucking

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Access to adequate truck parking continues to pose significant challenges for professional drivers on many levels. This article explores the various challenges and safety risks that are generated as a result of the lack of driver access to adequate parking and amenities.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

JULY 20, 2022

This article is interesting because of the dilemma of small trucking firms. The SEC will soon require disclosure of climate impact by companies, which will include how they ship their goods. There are scope 1, scope 2 and scope 3 … Continue reading →

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The LogRock team are experts in trucking compliance and their solution frees up trucking companies to stay focused on moving freight because they know LogRock has their backs when the DoT or bloodthirsty trial lawyers come knocking. Great risk management is essential for trucking companies to keep costs low and revenue high.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

In honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week , we’re taking a moment to show our gratitude and pay respect to all the professional truck drivers for all that they do. What’s in the article: How the economy relies on Truck Drivers. Sacrifices Truck Drivers and their families Make. About 13.6%

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Original article: Inventory Management vs. Warehouse Management. The WMS will also direct the order packing and/or staging processes as well as actual truck loading. Original article: Inventory Management vs. Warehouse Management. Inventory Management vs. Warehouse Management.

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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. Original Article: What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022. What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022. WRITTEN BY STEFANY MARTIN / POSTED ON JUNE 9, 2022.

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Bulk Connection

JANUARY 31, 2024

In this article, we’ll examine why a little driver-friendliness can go a long way in creating a successful relationship with the bulk trucking companies you partner with. Specifically, you’ll want to make your facility “driver-friendly” to ensure bulk freight loading or unloading goes smoothly.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

Recently, Dehoney served as CEO of Manning’s Truck Brokerage, a 50-year-old, logistics company acquired in 2020 by Fitzmark, Inc. The podcast interview was based on an article Charley recently wrote called: Top Trends in Supply Chain Technology for 2021. Key Takeaways: Top Trends in Supply Chain Tech .

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 29, 2022

Original article: The First 50 Speakers Confirmed for Manifest Vegas 2023. Original article: The First 50 Speakers Confirmed for Manifest Vegas 2023. The First 50 Speakers Confirmed for Manifest Vegas 2023. The program will address the most pressing issues across Global Logistics Operations & Supply Chains.

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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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Supply Chain and Logistics

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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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. The average wait time for all respondents was about 70 minutes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2022

A few years back, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article highlighting a very important loophole protecting impaired truckers that was about to close. Tracking and compliance is a big part of what makes our roadways safe when it comes to trucking. What does it take for a trucking company to get shut down?

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Talking Logistics

JULY 25, 2022

As reported in a recent CNBC article, “Diesel prices are contributing to inflationary headwinds due to the fuel’s vital role in the American and global economy. Tankers, trains, and trucks all run. Read more High Fuel Prices and Logistics: Actions Companies Can Take to Mitigate the Impact.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

This article clearly outlines some of the reasons drayage truckers don’t want the job any more. We can enumerate them: Drayage trucking companies that pick up … Continue reading → Fixing it will require major cooperation along several elements of the container supply chain.

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Bulk Connection

AUGUST 29, 2023

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. To be handled properly, these loads require nothing less than a full-on fact-finding mission from your bulk transport provider.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Today’s article comes from Greca Manuzzi, Senior Expert Product Marketing at Kinaxis, and explores breaking down silos in material and transportation planning. The products and material deliveries are planned without taking real-world transportation constraints into account, such as truck capacities, schedules or incompatibilities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This article is from Descartes Systems Group and looks at how companies can reduce lead times with real-time data. In this article, we’ll focus on how you can operationally utilize estimated time of discharge (ETD) to improve lead times and enable better planning all along the supply chain. To read the full article, click HERE.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Original article: How to Improve Exception Management with End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility. Yard exceptions – Deliveries are often marked as completed because the shipment is within a certain distance of the destination when, in fact, the truck is sitting at a truck stop. Normally exception management is tough enough.

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West Coast and California Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

According to an article in the Wall Street Journal , trucking companies are concerned that the new federal vaccination and testing mandate which seeks to curb the spread of COVID-19 may keep drivers away from available trucking positions.

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West Coast and California Logistics

APRIL 30, 2024

In the intricate world of temperature-controlled trucking, selecting the right provider is the key to ensuring the safety and quality of your products during transit. In this article, we cover 5 critical items to consider when choosing transportation providers for your temperature-sensitive logistics needs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Really cool trucks were in attendance at Manifest including autonomous and electric vehicles. Attendees didn’t just get brochures and video demos about the future of trucking, they got to climb in the trucks and participate in ride-alongs. POD trucks that are EV and AV. Forbes article. Ludacris was at Manifest.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

MARCH 24, 2023

This article discusses the many ways in which truck freight is arranged in the US. The author makes the case that load boards are no longer that useful to truckers, and this is quite possibly due to the natural growth … Continue reading →

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 2, 2018

Relationships with shippers who need trucks (desperately need trucks in this market). Further productivity gain from innovative technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence, and internet of things could automate some functions like tendering trucks, tracking, tracing and bill payment. The Move to Discount.

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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

JANUARY 11, 2023

In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. Time slot management helps to organize warehouse resources to prepare for an incoming truck. One of my predictions within that article is that inflation will hinder supply chain resiliency efforts.

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The Lean Thinker

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The fundamentals are based on the “Rules-in-Use” from Decoding the DNA of the Toyota Production System , a landmark HBR article by Steve Spear and H. The article, in turn, summarizes (and slightly updates) Spear’s findings from his PhD work studying Toyota. It is the direction that matters, not the reminders.

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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. A 2020 cyberattack at TFI International, one of the largest trucking and logistics companies in North America, forced them to resort to manually sorting.

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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. About The Freight Coach.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

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. We play with the class 1 through 5 vehicles, which are primarily the delivery truck, the standard delivery vehicle or the fleet. It is knowing where that truck is.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2023

Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: How to Operate Your Distribution Truck Fleet at Less Cost The 7 Principles of Warehouse and Distribution Centre Design 7 “Costequences” of Distribution Network Misalignment Do You Know the Signs of Poor Distribution Network Design?

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Supply Chain and Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Sam Whelan’s article points out that quarantines on drivers moving between cities and/or ports have caused driver shortages. The unprecedented effect of China’s Coronavirus actions on supply chains continues to astound us. Cold chain goods can’t be moved and lie … Continue reading →

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