Now, That's Logistics

AUGUST 24, 2021

Following a global pause in cruise operations last March, cruise lines resumed sailing in parts of Europe, Asia, and the South Pacific by midyear. There were over 200 sailings through the end of the year, with the success of these trips demonstrating that the “new protocols are working as designed—to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 among passengers, crew, and the destinations [that] cruise ships visit,” Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), reports.

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Trimble

AUGUST 25, 2021

Driver safety is a top concern, which is why companies that put trucks on the road go the extra mile to create a safety-first culture and invest in driver training and vehicle maintenance. “Safety” might not be the first word fleet managers think of when they consider commercial navigation technology , but it can be one of the most effective ways to keep drivers safe.

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Penske Move Ahead

AUGUST 27, 2021

The next few weeks will mark the most dangerous and active period of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, making hurricane preparation even more vital for fleet managers and others. Hurricanes, which form over the water and move inland, can cause high winds, heavy windfall, storm surges, rip currents, tornadoes and flooding. Penske has assembled a series of tips and resources to help you prepare before a storm strikes and includes next steps to take after the storm.

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WorkWave

AUGUST 25, 2021

Time To Read: 4 minutes. One reason many people in the U.S. and across the world are trading their office jobs for the adventure of delivery driving is the thrill and freedom of the business. For entrepreneurs, the choice of which car is the best delivery vehicle is wide open. But not all types of delivery trucks and cars are well suited for the job.

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Heico Sandee, CEO of Smart Robotics, explores how automation redefines warehouse culture. By shifting repetitive tasks to skill-based roles, automation improves safety, fosters collaboration, and makes warehousing more appealing to today’s workforce.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2021

The Knichel Logistics Story with Kristy Knichel. Kristy Knichel and Joe Lynch discuss the Knichel Logistics story. Kristy is the CEO of Knichel Logistics that specializes in intermodal, less than truckload, cross-country, and cross-border services. About Kristy Knichel. Kristy Knichel , a lifelong Pittsburgh native, is a second-generation logistics executive.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

AUGUST 24, 2021

If you’re looking for a fulfillment house to provide pick, pack and ship services for your eCommerce orders, there are plenty of 3PL companies to choose from. What you may not realize, however, is that some of these companies can provide several services that go above and beyond basic B2C fulfillment operations. In this article, we’ll look at 5 of these value-added services in greater detail – services that could be critical to your brand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2021

When it comes to managing your freight spend, there are a few options to consider. The three traditional methods are the use of a transportation management system (TMS), transportation execution system (TES), and managed transportation services (MTS). Ultimately it comes down to whether shippers want to manage their freight spend in-house or outsource it.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 26, 2021

Finally a Flying Car with Guy Kaplinsky. Guy Kaplinsky and Joe Lynch discuss finally a flying car that Guy’s company is developing. Guy cofounded NFT Inc. (dba ASKA ) and has developed the world’s first viable electric drive and fly vehicle that can drive on the road like a car and take off vertically to autonomously fly in the air. About Guy Kaplinsky.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 23, 2021

People are shying away from factory work because they don’t realize what a great career opportunity it offers. So says Ethan Karp.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

AUGUST 26, 2021

To quote Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, “speed is the new currency of business.” You can’t afford to miss a beat during any step in the buyer’s journey. That’s why you need to move your sales literature fulfillment into the cloud via an online ordering and inventory management system.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 23, 2021

Networks Have Fistinct Advantages. McKinsey, the global consulting firm, has done research and writing on supply chain collaboration. In some industries, suppliers account for over 80 percent of the value of the products that are produced. In one McKinsey survey of more than 100 large organizations in multiple sectors, companies that regularly collaborated with suppliers demonstrated higher growth, lower operating costs, and greater profitability than their industry peers.

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Logistics Management

AUGUST 27, 2021

The ATA’s advanced Seasonally Adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index for July—at 109.8 (2015=100)—was down 1.2%, following a 2% June decline (downwardly revised from an original reading of -1.5%), which came in at 111.1.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 26, 2021

A supply chain crunch that was meant to be temporary now looks like it will last well into next year as the surging delta variant upends factory production in Asia and disrupts shipping, posing more shocks to the world economy.

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As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.

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Shipsta

AUGUST 26, 2021

We all love to speculate what the future will be like – it’s human nature.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

AUGUST 24, 2021

Who would have guessed that prices for the container to carry your goods would go sky high? This recent spike is discussed in this article which outlines many of the reasons for the shortages.

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Logistics Management

AUGUST 24, 2021

The Consumer Brands Association recently released an operational standard for contactless freight pickup and delivery designed to empower companies to shift from an archaic paper-based delivery process to a digitized supply chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 24, 2021

The counterfeit drug market alone costs more than $200 billion per year — enough to bring 13 new drugs to market.

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Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea

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Food Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2021

Mark Murrell, president and co-founder of CarriersEdge, explains why with an aging workforce, students are the key to the future.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 24, 2021

There are hundreds of videos on all Supply Chain and Logistics topics! Here are the ways on how to find what you need on our YouTube channel. As always, if you have any questions, please ask in the comments. Like and Follow our other Social Media Accounts here: LinkedIn- Supply Chain & Logistics Consultants. Facebook- Logistics Bureau Supply Chain Consultants.

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Logistics Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

Total quarterly shipments increased 11.3%, from the first quarter to the second quarter, and were up 21.7% annually, and total revenue rose 21%, from the first quarter to the second quarter, and was up 59.1% annually. Gross margin percentage was off 110 basis points, from the first quarter to the second quarter, and was off 460 basis points on an annual basis.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 25, 2021

Afghanistan is sitting on deposits estimated to be worth $1 trillion or more, including what may be the world’s largest lithium reserves — if anyone can get them out of the ground.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

AUGUST 27, 2021

Now four firms have settled in this big case. It is interesting reading, even though amounts of damages are not revealed. Didthe trucking firms conspire not to hire certain drivers from one another?

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 26, 2021

Cloud-based transportation management offers a variety of benefits for businesses that operate in the global supply chain. But there are times when it becomes necessary to outsource the entire process thoroughly, which many refer to as transportation as a service. The industry continues to boom, and companies will continue to grow in response to consumer demand.

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Logistics Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

Let’s stop taking our supply chains for granted and be prepared to meet the forthcoming challenges.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 22, 2021

What had looked like one of the most promising partnerships in the burgeoning world of EVs is facing its third recall in nine months.

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AUGUST 27, 2021

One of the big problems owner-operators have is waiting to load and unload at warehouses. that is dead time for them. They are only earning their fee if they are rolling; they aren’t paid for waiting time.

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Truck News

AUGUST 23, 2021

Just this past week Donaldson came out with a line of ‘smart’ filters that will tell you exactly when they need to be replaced. It was only a matter of time before even the filters on your trucks became connected. Don’t get me wrong, filtration is one of the most practical applications for connectivity. Today, […].

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Logistics Management

AUGUST 23, 2021

According to data released by Resilinc, a global leader in the supply chain risk monitoring space, human-caused supply chain disruptions are rising overall, with the amount of factory fires up 150% (when comparing the first half of 2021 to the first half of 2020).

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