Sat.Apr 23, 2022 - Fri.Apr 29, 2022

article thumbnail

7 Key Supply Chain Leaders’ Skills and Why You Need Them

Logistics Bureau

What are the essential skills you need to possess or develop if you want to become one of tomorrow’s supply chain leaders? Is it enough to have a business-related degree and a little supply chain experience, or is supply chain leadership a vocation for which you must work hard to acquire specific qualities? In reality, it’s probably a little bit of both.

article thumbnail

How To Stay Fit as a Truck Driver

Trinity Logistics

Staying physically fit can be tough for anyone who has a job where most of their day is spent sitting. This rings especially true for truck drivers. Being a truck driver has many benefits; flexibility, freedom, travel, seeing new places, decent pay. But it can bring staggering health problems if you don’t take care of yourself. So we paired up with one of our Trinity Team Members, Sal Ingrassia, who has experience as a personal trainer for over seven years, to help you learn how to stay fit as a

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Supply Chain Lessons From NW Arkansas with Donnie Williams

The Logistics of Logistics

Supply Chain Lessons From NW Arkansas with Donnie Williams. Donnie Williams and Joe Lynch discuss supply chain lessons from NW Arkansas. Donnie is an Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management and the Executive Director of the Supply Chain Management Research Center in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. About Donnie Williams.

article thumbnail

The Impact of the Hyperloop on Supply Chains

Logistics Matter

Consumers and companies alike are getting more demanding by the day. This puts a strain on supply chains across the globe, as many products and parts are not sourced locally but globally. The vulnerability of global supply chains has become apparent in the last few years. The pandemic has caused problems in many supply chains, […].

article thumbnail

State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

article thumbnail

New eBook Asks: “Do You Need to Fix Fulfillment?”

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

As a leader within your online business, it’s your job to drive growth. More customers. More orders. More sales and market momentum. But it’s also your job to make sure you have the fine-tuned order fulfillment engine to support that growth and deliver on your promise of fast, accurate order fulfillment.

eBook 296

More Trending

article thumbnail

Wine Logistics with Andrew Walleck

The Logistics of Logistics

Wine Logistics with Andrew Walleck. Andrew Walleck and Joe Lynch discuss wine logistics. Andrew is the COO of Wine Access , the leading online direct-to-consumer wine platform offering the world’s most coveted wines. About Andrew Walleck. Andrew Walleck has 16 years of experience in Operations, Strategy, Merchandising, and eCommerce across a variety of industries.

article thumbnail

DocGo, Jefferson Health Transport First Patient in All-Electric Ambulance

NGT News

DocGo, a provider of last-mile mobile health services and integrated medical transportation solutions, and Jefferson Health have partnered to transport the first patient in DocGo’s all-electric, zero-emissions ambulance – the first vehicle of its kind to be registered in the U.S. “As we transport this patient in America’s first all-electric ambulance, we want to thank […].

article thumbnail

See Us Speak at The Future Logistics Day in Duisburg on May 5th

Shipsta

The Innovation Messe from Startport is set to be a massive event. Speakers from across the industry will be unveiling what the future of logistics will look like.

Events 130
article thumbnail

Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 29, 2022)

Talking Logistics

If Elon Musk would like to make a “best and final offer” for Talking Logistics, I’m sure that our board members (Me, Myself, and I) would seriously consider it. No poison pill or anything like that. Just saying. With everything else going on in the world today (war, refugees, hunger, inflation, Covid, and so on), Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 29, 2022).

article thumbnail

Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

article thumbnail

The Diesel Laptops Story with Tyler Robertson

The Logistics of Logistics

The Diesel Laptops Story with Tyler Robertson. Tyler Robertson and Joe Lynch discuss the Diesel Laptops story. Tyler is the Founder and CEO of Diesel Laptops , a company that provides commercial truck efficiency solutions for truck repair facilities. About Tyler Robertson. Tyler Robertson is the Founder and CEO of Diesel Laptops , which provides commercial truck efficiency solutions for truck repair facilities.

article thumbnail

It’s a Generational Thing: Attracting Workers to Staff the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

New generations of warehouse workers are not motivated purely by wages.

article thumbnail

Beam Global Wins Federal BPA for EV ARC Charging Infrastructure

NGT News

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Office of Fleet Management has awarded Beam Global a federal blanket purchase agreement (BPA) for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and ancillary services. The award provides federal agencies and organizations a streamlined procurement process to purchase EV ARC sustainable EV charging systems in support of the government’s initiative for […].

article thumbnail

Heading Toward a Freight Recession?

Talking Logistics

Based on various data trends, several industry analysts, including those on Wall Street, are predicting the U.S. is heading toward a freight recession — that is, a period of declining freight volume, declining spot/contract rates, and declining tender rejection rates. “Bank of America sounding the alarm on collapsing freight demand” is the headline of an.

Freight 147
article thumbnail

The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

article thumbnail

Freight Truck Shortages Are Changing The Face Of Logistics

The Logistics of Logistics

Freight Truck Shortages Are Changing The Face Of Logistics. Original article: Freight Truck Shortages Are Changing The Face Of Logistics. Michelle Sodomka, a Senior Director at Open Sky Group. TuSimple Holdings (NASDAQ: TSP) – in its most recent call with financial analysts – reaffirmed that they expect to have fully autonomous trucks on the road in 2024.

article thumbnail

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS): Growth Accelerated in 2021

Logistics Viewpoints

I just completed the data gathering process for ARC’s global Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) market research study. Although I have not yet completed the market forecast, I certainly have a good feel for what the WMS market experienced in 2021. As expected , WMS solution providers (in aggregate) experienced accelerated growth. This above-trend growth is primarily a result of the longer-term factors influencing the markets’ growth, supplemented by a surge in pent-up demand from COVID-19 relate

article thumbnail

Used Class 8 truck sales increase

Fleet Owner

Equipment volumes and prices were both up in March compared to February. Used heavy-duty equipment costs 90% more than it did a year ago, according to the analysis from ACT Research.

Trucking 116
article thumbnail

A Missing Link in the Pursuit of Supply Chain Resilience

Supply Chain Brain

Warning signs of supply chain disruption are often scattered across various databases, making them virtually invisible to executives.

article thumbnail

How to Prepare for Proposed New Tariffs in 2025

The global trade landscape is shifting. If President Trump’s proposed tariffs come into effect, they will impact your logistics in significant ways. Our free guide provides essential insights for consumer brands and manufacturers. It is crucial to understand what these challenges mean for your logistics operations, and more importantly, how to prepare.

article thumbnail

The First 50 Speakers Confirmed for Manifest Vegas 2023

The Logistics of Logistics

The First 50 Speakers Confirmed for Manifest Vegas 2023. Original article: The First 50 Speakers Confirmed for Manifest Vegas 2023. The program will address the most pressing issues across Global Logistics Operations & Supply Chains. NEW YORK (PRWEB) APRIL 27, 2022. Planning is well underway for Manifest 2023, the premier event for the Global Logistics and Supply Chain tech community.

article thumbnail

L.I.N.K. | Why Fleet Safety Needs To Be the Core of Logistics

Food Logistics

Hear from Leonard's Express on how the logistics business is able to drive safety and employee satisfaction by making safety a core of its strategy.

Logistics 112
article thumbnail

‘Cherry Pie’: The KW Pony Express 1973 W900A

Overdrive Online

Owner Kate Whiting showed the truck at the 2022 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky, where it placed first in the Paint & Graphics category for working bobtails.

Trucking 111
article thumbnail

Global Supply Chain Crisis Flares Up Where It All Began

Supply Chain Brain

China’s stringent rules to curb COVID-19 are about to unleash another wave of summer chaos on supply chains between Asia, the U.S. and Europe.

article thumbnail

The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

article thumbnail

Assemble to Order manufacturing Part 1: Advantages and challenges

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

In 1984, a university student with limited space and inventory started assembling computers in his university dorm room. Customers could select the PCs they wanted from a list of possible configurations. The student, Michael Dell, soon started a company that created and sold custom-built PCs. The company, Dell Technologies, still follows an assemble-to-order model for personal computers and laptops, allowing customers to choose from a range of options for each part of the PC.

Ordering 111
article thumbnail

Supply Chain Compliance is About to Get a Whole Lot Tougher

Logistics Viewpoints

Abigail Myers-Antiaye – the principal product compliance manager at Coupa. In January 2023, the Germany Supply Chain Due Diligence Act will come into effect, requiring businesses to monitor supply chains for human rights violations and compliance with environmental standards. There has been supply chain legislation before whose goal was focused on making sure various aspects of ESG (Environmental, Social, & Governance) performance were enforced by companies.

article thumbnail

Success can be achieved in trucking, if we lift each other up

Truck News

There’s one thing that we do well in the trucking industry. We promote negativity. Specifically, when someone asks a professional driver if they should become a truck driver, the reply is often laced with enough salty language to make a sailor blush. I was reminded of this when recently talking to Erik Desjardins, an owner-operator […].

Trucking 105
article thumbnail

Building Security Into Your Digital Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

,Automation of supply chain processes has rapidly enabled the globalization of supply chains and brought new efficiencies. However, these are not new techniques, and can be somewhat of a double-edged sword.

article thumbnail

The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

article thumbnail

'Personal conveyance' in the hours of service: Owner-ops say no to time/distance limitations

Overdrive Online

The majority of respondents to Overdrive's recent poll querying readers about CVSA's idea to officially limit drivers' personal conveyance use of their equipment rejected the notion. Plenty, however, agreed enforcement variability runs rampant.

105
105
article thumbnail

SWTCH Raises Funding for Equitable Access to EV Charging Infrastructure

NGT News

SWTCH Energy Inc. has closed $13 million in new financing to expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions to multi-family buildings across North America, with an emphasis on serving the transition to electrified transportation for market-rate and low-to-moderate income (LMI) communities. The new capital includes a $10 million Series A round led by the venture […].

article thumbnail

Trending Transportation Update: April 2022 | PLS Logistics Services

PLS Logistics

We saw rejection rates continue their rapid descent in April, pulling rates down with them. In addition, Thermo King rolls out a new trailer refrigeration unit, Transport Topics announces their top 100 brokerage firms and more. Check out March's trending transportation update on the shipping industry if you missed it.

Trends 104