CH Robinson Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

A note from Steve Raetz, C.H. Robinson Director of Research and Market Intelligence: The truck driver shortage is top of mind for many as supply chain disruptions continue, port backlogs persist, and the gap between inventory supply and sales demand widens. This begs the question: Even if the industry gets more truck drivers, just how much is enough to relieve the strain on trucking capacity?

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Every fulfillment company wants to reduce costs. One of the most talked about ways to accomplish this is with fulfillment automation in the warehouse. While this may sound good, many companies are wary of the hefty price tag that accompanies many types of automation.

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West Coast and California Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

When shipping freight into California, or anywhere in the U.S. for that matter, you may feel that you’re leaping over one hurdle after another to deliver your goods to market. The current California port congestion crisis is one of the biggest hurdles right now. In this article, we’ll examine why the current freight system congestion is so severe, and why it’s lasted so long.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

A report published by IBM states that the pandemic has powered the shift away from stores to online shopping by close to five years. Data from the U.S. Commerce Department shows that online retail sales jumped 32.4% year-on-year in 2020 with a 39% increase in Q1 2021. With more and more people shopping online retailers are upping their last-mile game to deliver delightful consumer experiences.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

China’s energy crisis is shaping up as the latest shock to global supply chains as factories in the world’s biggest exporter are forced to conserve energy by curbing production.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The 21st Century has seen tremendous innovation in supply chain technology driven by the Internet, web services, mobile technologies, GPS, cloud computing, and so many other developments. What is the next evolution in supply chain technology? What factors are driving it and why is this important for supply chain professionals? Those are the main questions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

For more than a year, global supply chains have been buffeted by one major disruption after another. The surging Delta virus, devastating floods in China and Germany and cyber attacks on South African ports are amongst the latest in a series of events that continue to send shock waves throughout the system. The impact? Raw materials are in short supply, many manufacturers have temporarily mothballed production lines, transportation costs are rising, and labor is getting tight on our roadways , r

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

From high-class problems to difficulties finding life’s necessities, the pandemic has convulsed global supply chains on such a scale that few industries, socio-economic classes or regions are immune.

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Kevin Boone, EVP, Sales & Marketing, for Jacksonville, Fla.-based Class I railroad carrier CSX, touched upon various topics relating to the freight rail carload and intermodal sectors at the Northeast Association of Rail Shippers (NEARS) 2021 Fall Conference, which was held in Portland, Maine last week.

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Overdrive Online

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The agency tasked its MRB to come up with a workable solution for truckers who are impacted by the massive Philips CPAP recall. After a four-hour meeting Wednesday, however, there seems to be more confusion than before.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Consumer buying behavior has tightened capacity in all modes of transportation. Going into peak shipping season, choosing the right mode for every shipment becomes paramount. What This Blog Is About: Shipper’s top concerns for their supply chain. The opportunity cost of choosing the wrong mode of transportation. How multi-modal logistics providers can set your customers up for scale.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

As automakers scramble to make electric vehicles with longer ranges and speedier charging times, the chip industry has a message for them: You’re doing it wrong.

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Fort Smith, Arkansas-based ArcBest, a full-service supply chain logistics provider, said late yesterday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Chicago-based truckload freight brokerage MoLo Solutions LLC. ArcBest said that this transaction is comprised of a cash payment at closing of $235 million from available funds and subject to post-closing adjustments and is expected to close in the fourth quarter.

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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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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

At the beginning of 2020, the global market for automotive parts and accessories had enjoyed several years of high margins and steady growth in a stable environment. It was valued at $390 billion, according to a report. Then the COVID pandemic hit, and the once recession-resistant industry took a massive knock. The disruption changed the industry so significantly that it’s likely there won’t be a return to normal.

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FreightWaves SONAR

OCTOBER 1, 2021

In this report, we put forth an interesting, and admittedly imperfect, way to demonstrate SONAR’s value: publicly traded carriers and freight brokers that use SONAR have outperformed those that do not. The average stock price of SONAR customers over the past five years has appreciated by 114%, while non-SONAR companies’ stock has increased by 96%.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Patrick Penfield, a professor of practice in supply chain management and director of executive education at the Syracuse University Whitman School of Management, offers a view into supply chain congestion, delays and pricing for the remainder of this year.

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The company said that this was done by entering into a definitive business combination agreement with G Squared Ascend I Inc., a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) sponsored by affiliates of G Squared, a growth-stage venture capital fund manager with a technology sector focus. This expected is expected to close in the first quarter of 2022, with the combined company to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under “TF.

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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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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Data is a crucial component of digital transformation in the manufacturing sector. In fact, it lies at the foundation of every digital initiative. However, data in itself is not a value driver. It must be put to use for organizations to reap its true benefits. With vast amounts of information accessible at a single click, organizations can draw powerful insights and create transformative experiences for customers and business growth.

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GoShip Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Shipping liquids requires careful and secure packaging to avoid leaks that can ruin your item and other packages being shipped. To avoid the stress and expenses that come with product returns and refunds, take a look at our tips and tricks to ship liquids successfully. What kinds of liquids are you shipping? While freight carriers will allow most liquids, some liquids are considered to be dangerous.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The U.S. and the European Union agreed to work together to shape the rules and standards around crucial technologies and coordinate their approaches to key trade issues at an inaugural meeting of a new cooperation body.

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In this podcast, Jeff Berman, Group News Editor for Logistics Management and the Peerless Media Supply Chain Group, interviews Anne Reinke, President and CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA).

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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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Truck News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The hype is extreme. Everywhere I turn, I’m assailed by news about the wonders of the plug-in battery electric truck (BEV), and no less about fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) in our medium and heavy fleets. The latter enthusiasm is somewhat surprising because the FCEV is still rather far off, at least in North America, whereas […].

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WorkWave

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Time To Read: 5 minutes. It may seem impossible to compete with Amazon’s colossal hold of online sales and delivery, but the company has shortcomings that you can exploit. With some of the steps we outline and help from Shopify’s Zapiet and WorkWave Route Manager, you can successfully corner a piece of the market with a successful delivery business.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

China’s current energy crisis can be traced back in part to a legal amendment targeting miners that garnered little notice when it went into effect in March.

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

How smooth will supply chain operations and throughput be in 2021? It is still too early to tell, but, even without a crystal ball, it is pretty clear that help is wanted.

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Truck News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

It’s hard to believe, but 2022 is just around the corner. That means it’s renewal season for some of your operating credentials. If you’re operating into the United States, one operating credential you’ll want to address relatively soon is the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) filing and fee payment. UCR filing for 2022 opens Oct. 1, […].

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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

At the site of the KNP Complex in Sequoia National Park, Gov. Gavin Newsom has highlighted the California Comeback Plan’s over $15 billion climate package – the largest such investment in state history – tackling a wide array of climate impacts facing the state. The Governor signed legislation outlining investments in a package that included […].

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

Skyrocketing demand for boxes and packing materials during the pandemic has slashed paper production across North America, and it couldn’t have come at a worse time for retail companies.

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