West Coast and California Logistics
OCTOBER 21, 2024
According to Transport Topics , U.S. retail sales rose 0.4% in September from the previous month, marking the third consecutive increase. The retail sales data, released by the Commerce Department on October 17, are not adjusted for inflation, though overall prices of goods slightly decreased during the month.
Shipsta
OCTOBER 22, 2024
In late 2021, I (together with the rest of the freight world) witnessed Trans-Pacific ocean freight rates skyrocket to $20,000 per FEU, up from $1,500 just 18 months earlier. This unprecedented volatility wasn’t an exception.
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Ship Monk
OCTOBER 22, 2024
If there is one thing that all ecommerce merchants have in common, it’s the sentiment that taxes can be stressful. Figuring those out state by state, and even more granularly city by city, can be a massive challenge that every entrepreneur must overcome at the beginning of their journey. However, if that ecommerce brand wants to start selling internationally, then the obstacles only multiply because of international duties and tariffs.
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Dave Romanchuk and Joe Lynch discuss the right tech stack for brokers. Dave is the Director of Product Management at Revenova, the industry’s exclusive provider of CRM-powered transportation management systems (TMS) for freight brokers, 3PL/4PLs, carriers and shippers. About Dave Romanchuk Dave Romanchuk is the Director of Product Management at Revenova.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Private shippers will typically use dual labels to identify both the USPS and a private mail carrier as possible delivery agents for a parcel.
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Food Logistics
OCTOBER 21, 2024
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Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 24, 2024
5000 developers are working on product enhancements and extensions to the SAP spend management suite. This is the largest area of investment for the company outside of ERP. With that level of investment, one would expect an aggressive product buildout. At SAP Spend Connect Live, held October 14-16 in Las Vegas, SAP did make several significant product announcements.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 24, 2024
In recent years, reshoring has evolved from a strategic consideration to a central priority for both policymakers and businesses. A key element of the reshoring push is additive manufacturing.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 23, 2024
One of the hard lessons companies have learned about e-commerce is that everything can go according to plan right up to the time a customer clicks the “Buy” button, but if you don’t get the order fulfillment process right, it can have negative consequences — not only with regards to customer experience and satisfaction, but. Read more The post Omnilife: An E-commerce Fulfillment and Delivery Success Story appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
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Overdrive Online
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association calls for giving carriers a voice on the Carrier411 legacy "carrier vetting" platform, after that company made changes to its consequential FreightGuard reporting system for brokers earlier this month.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Implementing Digital Product Passports (DPPs) within an organization involves a detailed and strategic process. This requires a thorough readiness assessment, selection of appropriate technology, and careful integration with existing business processes. Each step must be approached methodically to ensure a successful and secure implementation that meets regulatory requirements and enhances operational transparency.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Multi-tier supply chain intelligence has the potential to strongly enhance the resilience of the supply chain, making it an invaluable asset to organizations.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Do you still wear a mask? There is an older gentleman who goes to my gym. He still wears a mask. But it’s always on his chin. It doesn’t cover his mouth and nose at all. When people walk up to him to chat, he doesn’t pull it up. He keeps it there, on his. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 25, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
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
Stord
OCTOBER 23, 2024
This is the first blog post in a series on the tactics and benefits of deploying a comprehensive kitting solution. Holiday kitting isn't merely about bundling products; it's about crafting experiences that sparkle with the same joy as a perfectly selected and wrapped present. Much like an advent calendar that counts down to the big day with 24 unique treats, or a curated health and beauty set, kitting has become the secret ingredient for surprising and delighting your customers all year round.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 25, 2024
October 21st – 24th Supply Chain & Logistics News Round Up This past week, I returned to the Tampa Bay Area to visit family and see the lasting effects of back-to-back hurricanes. Words cannot fully capture the extent of the devastation left behind, and it will take months for the surrounding counties to recover from the aftermath in Milton and Helene.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The projects selected are each focused on one of five areas: energy grid components, batteries, low-carbon materials, clean power generation, and energy-efficient products.
Overdrive Online
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Research conducted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine looked at how truck driver pay and methods of pay impact driver safety and retention. In doing so, questions were raised about the industry's "driver shortage" assertions.
Speaker: Shalini Dinesh
Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.
Trux
OCTOBER 25, 2024
In the construction industry, time is valuable, and nowhere is this more evident than in hauling operations. Every minute that a truck sits idle or is delayed can lead to wasted resources and inflated costs. For many contractors, traditional hauling methods don’t provide the real-time visibility needed to keep operations running smoothly and efficiently.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 21, 2024
President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law in 2010. The new law meant that the way medical systems operated had to change. Expanded health insurance coverage led to increases in the demand for care. The ACA led to a move away from fee-based services and toward compulsory value-based payment initiatives. This lowered hospitals’ margins and created an impetus for hospital chains to begin to tackle costs, but to do so in a manner that did not compromise patient outcomes.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Roughly two million import and export containers are expected to move through the Port of Coos Bay each year once the new terminal is up and running.
Overdrive Online
OCTOBER 24, 2024
While the truck was heavily customized when owner Dane Wisniewski bought it, "it needed some love," which he gave it and then some. Wisniewski's replaced just about everything on the truck, and given it a standout one-off paint scheme.
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Financial institutions must navigate a complex web of policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and manage risk. When Hellenic Bank, a leading retail lender in Cyprus, set out to transform its procurement operations, it needed more than just software deployment. It required a partner that would help embed its intricate buying processes — with all its validations, risk assessments and tiered approvals — into a unified system.
Commercial Carrier Journal
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Tesla claims its electric semi trucks are hardware capable of using the company's Autopilot suite of driver assistance features and FSD, but the system has not yet been deployed for its rigs.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Amazon is making significant investments in nuclear energy, focusing on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as part of its goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. Following recent clean energy initiatives by Google and Microsoft, Amazon has partnered with X-energy to bring over 5 GW of new nuclear power online by 2039. The company plans to deploy SMRs at multiple locations, including four 80-MW reactors at Columbia Generating Station and a potential 300-MW plant near Dominion Energy’s North
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Stefan Benett, managing director with Inverto, discusses the challenges of obtaining sufficient production capacity and raw materials to keep Europe’s energy sector on track to achieve “net-zero” emissions targets.
Overdrive Online
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Peterbilt hosted more than 50 owners and operators of Peterbilt trucks for its seventh annual Peterbilt Pride & Class Parade on Oct. 18.
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Loginext
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Last mile delivery tracking software plays a crucial role in enhancing customer experience by offering real-time updates and transparency. It also optimizes delivery routes, reducing operational costs for logistics businesses. The post Last Mile Delivery Tracking Software Boosts Experience, Cuts Costs appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
Women in Trucking
OCTOBER 23, 2024
What are the top concerns in the trucking industry today? The economy, truck parking, lawsuit abuse reform, insurance cost and availability, and battery electric vehicles, according to the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) , a trucking research organization, which recently released its 20th annual Top Industry Issues report that identifies the trucking industry’s leading concerns.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The system even captures emotional cues like frustration or satisfaction, helping businesses gain deeper insights into customer sentiment, improve operational efficiency and deliver enhanced user experience.
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