ShipLilly
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
According to information obtained from at least three executives from some of the largest container lines, there is a concerted effort to meet the surprisingly high demand from US shippers. Most ships are actually on the water at the moment. The expectation is that spot rates will continue to be high. There is also an expectation of tight chassis supply combined with high cargo rolls.
United World Transporation
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Truck driving can be a dangerous job. About 13% of all traffic fatalities come from heavy trucks. Furthermore, COVID-19 has added a lot of new challenges to the world of trucking. Whether you’re a truck driver or a fleet operator, things are different than they used to be. Luckily, new safety technology is helping truck drivers and fleet operators become safer than ever.
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FreightWaves SONAR
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Global supply chains suffer from limited visibility and a general want for supply chain intelligence in carrier sourcing , freight tendering and all other processes. According to Derrick Steiner of Digitalist Magazine , “Today’s leading companies are working very hard to be intelligent enterprises, capable of harnessing the power of end-to-end experience and operational data, to connecting their demand chain with their customers, who are social, mobile and shop in many channels, to their supply
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 15, 2020
Developing the Perfect Quote with Zeke Ziliak. Zeke Ziliak and Joe Lynch discuss developing the perfect quote. As Global Vice President, Transportation & Logistics Industries at PROS, Zeke, and his team help transportation and logistics companies develop fast and accurrate freight quotes using dynamic pricing. . About Zeke Ziliak. Zeke Ziliak is the Global Vice President, Transportation & Logistics Industries at PROS.
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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
A couple of years ago, Internet users were radically divided over the contents of a four-second audio clip and whether the sound it made was “ Laurel” or “Yanny.” (Go ahead and try it. We’ll wait.). So who was right? As it turns out, they both were – because what people heard depended on a wide variety of factors, including which frequencies their ears picked up more easily.
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Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
Why join Indago? Here’s a reason given by one of our members, the Director of Freight & Warehousing at $1B+ Food & Beverage Company: “I decided to join Indago for two reasons. One is to be part of a group that provides real time feedback from companies on topics in the supply chain world. The. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 20, 2020).
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
How Will You Compete with Amazon with Charley Dehoney. Charley Dehoney and Joe Lynch discuss how will you compete with Amazon. Charley is an entrepreneur, executive, and investor in the logistics and transportation space who has successfully launched and grown multiple companies. About Charley Dehoney. Charley Dehoney is a growth-focused executive, board member, and investor, with more than 17 years of experience at the intersection of transportation technology.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Although it’s a back-end operation, eCommerce order fulfillment is one of the most important contributors to the success of any online business. When order processing and delivery are slow or inaccurate, customers don’t hesitate to shop elsewhere. That’s why your company should outsource order fulfillment to a third-party logistics (3PL) company – right?
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
Wanting to offset capacity shortages, rising freight rates and other roadblocks, more companies are turning to technology and collaborating with their partners across the entire freight management continuum.
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
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published yesterday, “Creating Resilience Amid Disruption: 2020 Supply Chain Market Research.” This third annual research study, conducted by Adelante SCM and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), and presented by BluJay Solutions (a Talking Logistics sponsor), was conducted to gain insight on.
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Making FreightTech Sticky with Nick Dangles. Nick Dangles and Joe Lynch discuss making freightech sticky. In the podcast interview, Nick provides strategies for developing, marketing, and implementing freight technology that will be sticky. About Nick Dangles. Nick Dangles is the C0-founder of Kinetic , a company that helps freight tech companies get their products to market faster and with better adoption.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
As competition for temporary workers intensifies, employers are boosting wages and perks, and promoting more opportunities for full-time jobs.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
This marks the 10th year that we’ve devoted the lion’s share of our November pages to perhaps the most dominant—and by far the most complex—mode of transportation: motor freight.
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Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
The global manufacturing and distribution of pharmaceuticals and the regulatory requirements of countries have always made pharmaceutical supply chains a challenge. However, the anticipated volume of COVID-19 vaccines that will need to be distributed for the foreseeable future will be unprecedented, and pharmaceutical supply chains will be severely strained as they try to get these.
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
What Big Shippers Need from Their 3PL with Andy Nitz. Andy Nitz and Joe Lynch discuss what big shippers need from their 3PL. As the Director of Logistics at a very big shipper, Andy has unique insights into the shipper-3PL relationship. About Andy Nitz. Andy Nitz is the Director of Logistics at Daikin Applied Americas. Prior to joining Daikin, Andy was the Vice President of a management consulting firm.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
It's been a year of big changes for the maritime and shipping industries.
Shipsta
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
It is well known that the COVID-19 pandemic has a devastating effect on the worldwide economy. Although the situation is not as dire as it was at the beginning of the outbreak, businesses have been struggling to survive or to perform up to expectations. The freight industry is no exception, although it has benefited from the fact that there is always a demand for transportation services.
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Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This post from Elemica’s blog provides guidelines on how to manage the security of the data and the management of APIs.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
Systems Integrators (SIs) are a key part of the warehouse management system solution ecosystem. SIs have different business models, strengths, and weaknesses. The post 20 Things to Know about WMS System Integrators appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
What trucking issues in flux are likely to catch that administration's -- or the new Congress' -- attention? For this week's edition of Overdrive Radio, OOIDA President Todd Spencer and Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh forecast some answers. And: What's your hope for the next two years? The post What can owner-operators expect from a Biden administration?
Truck News
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Regular readers of this blog will be fully aware of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada’s (PMTC) concerns on electronic logging device (ELD) timelines and our concerns over Transport Canada’s refusal at this point to address these concerns as the compliance deadline continues to rapidly approach. The PMTC is not a lone voice in […].
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Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
In the logistics industry, warehouse and distribution-center safety compliance is key to avoiding unplanned downtime and costly lawsuits.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Even though this year will be very different than other years, the Thanksgiving logistics headaches will continue. The turkey supply chain remains a complex balancing act between supply and demand, especially at the fresh turkey level. Smaller gatherings could have an impact on demand for smaller birds, which can throw an added complexity into the mix.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
Commenting on the news of a potential vaccine for Covid-19, Professor Richard Wilding OBE, Professor of Supply Chain Strategy at Cranfield University notes that this is likely to be one of the biggest supply chain management challenges we have faced this century.
Truck News
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
I am sick of the fatalities on the highway. Needless loss of a loved one is devastating for families. Recently, I wrote about road rage being at an all-time high. It’s getting worse, not better. This winter we are in for a really rough ride on our highways. I have covered what we, as truck […].
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Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Zyter, a digital health and IoT-enablement platform, recently announced the availability of Zyter Smart Logistics, a secure, customizable solution for logistics companies and enterprise logistics departments that leverages Zyter’s SmartSpaces platform and Internet of Things technology.
Trinity Logistics
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
By definition, logistics is the management of the transportation of materials or equipment from where they are to where they need to be. For everyone, materials or equipment need to arrive on time and with no damage, and this lies especially true for those coordinating construction projects. Construction sites require heavy-duty and valuable equipment and materials that must be delivered on schedule.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with Marc Gorlin, Founder and CEO of Atlanta-based Roadie, an on-the-way delivery service with the nation’s largest local same-day footprint. This was a continuation of a conversation they had back in March, at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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