Efficient Delivery Routing Should Go Hand in Hand with Great Customer Service
Paragon
DECEMBER 22, 2020
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Maximize Your 3PL Relationship
LandLink
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Today's consumers may be more demanding than ever. They know what they want, and moreover, they want it fast. Sometimes I wonder if they really need it that fast or is it simply the mindset of the new generation of consumer. In an extensive career in the expedited freight market I was surprised to find how many receivers were not in a hurry at all for the product that their suppliers spent triple the money to ship expedited.
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Amware Fulfillment Acquires Moulton Logistics
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Amware Fulfillment, has acquired Moulton Logistics , a Los Angeles-based company specializing in fulfillment for eCommerce and direct response companies.
The Basics of Dedicated Contract Carriage with Bob Elkins
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 21, 2020
The Basics of Dedicated Contract Carriage with Bob Elkins. Bob Elkins and Joe Lynch discuss the basics of dedicated contract carriage. As the SVP of Ruan , a company that specializes in dedicated, Bob has a deep understanding of the service and the value it provides to shippers. About Bob Elkins. Bob Elkins serves Ruan as Senior Vice President, Industry Vertical Operations.
Rethinking warehouse work culture: Can automation create better workplaces?
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.
Now is the Time to Re-Evaluate Every Area of Your Business
Food Logistics
DECEMBER 21, 2020
This is the time to completely re-evaluate business as usual and “that’s the way we have always done it” thinking.
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2020 in the rearview: A year of CCJ test drives
Commercial Carrier Journal
DECEMBER 21, 2020
A look back at CCJ's test drives in 2020, including two electric models, a new powertrain for Ford F-Series trucks, an innovating mirror system, a commercial van and a new truck and model. The post 2020 in the rearview: A year of CCJ test drives first appeared on Commercial Carrier Journal.
Tech is the Game Changer for Truckload Shipping Communication with Mitch Violett
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 19, 2020
Tech is the Game Changer for Truckload Shipping Communication with Mitch Violett. Mitch Violett and Joe Lynch discuss why tech is the game changer for truckload communication. In his role as Principal Product Manager at Convoy, Mitch develops solutions that streamline the shipping process and improve communication. About Mitch Violett. Mitch Violett is a Principal Product Manager at Convoy focused on building products to increase the efficiency of delivering freight and improve the experience fo
Cost increases are coming — your rates need to reflect that sooner than later
Overdrive Online
DECEMBER 21, 2020
You cannot afford to wait until well after increases truly take hold to adjust your own cost basis, and rates, accordingly. Neither can you afford to just trade dollar for dollar with the increase in expenses. The post Cost increases are coming -- your rates need to reflect that sooner than later first appeared on Overdrive.
Will Amazon Exit the First-Party Retail Business in 2021?
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2020
An industry observer predicts that Amazon.com will make a radical change in its business strategy in the coming year.
Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs
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Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.
A Seasonal Supply Chain Gift for You
Logistics Bureau
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Earlier in the year, we run a webinar series for 16 weeks in all manner of Supply Chain topics. So what is really the good news? Watch this video: Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne. Email: robyrne@logisticsbureau.com. Phone: +61 417 417 307.
Congress Extends Tax Credits for Biofuels, Fuel Cells and Alternative Fuels
NGT News
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Congress has reached a bipartisan deal that contains several important provisions for the transportation industry. Included in the legislation are tax credit extensions for carbon capture technology, fuel cells, biofuels, alternative fuels and energy efficiency. The full legislative package combines a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package and an omnibus spending bill for 2021 with tax […].
Are These 9 Hidden Costs Eating Away at your F&B Business’s Profitability?
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
DECEMBER 20, 2020
There are good surprises and there are bad surprises – like discovering that, somewhere in your food and beverage manufacturing business, there are serious gaps that are draining your bottom line. Even worse, you don’t always realize it until the damage is already done. Sometimes the culprit is a direct cost, like raw materials purchase, […]. The post Are These 9 Hidden Costs Eating Away at your F&B Business’s Profitability?
What an Unpredictable Year Means for Freight Costs in 2021
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 19, 2020
Although projections indicate that maritime trade will recover and expand next year, it's becoming clear that disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will have a lasting impact on the industry.
Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Back to the ‘Biggest Tailgate in Trucking’ — and Germann Soeth’s 1976 KW K100
Overdrive Online
DECEMBER 23, 2020
So begins a run through high-quality road listening with Overdrive's podcast coproduction with PRX’s Radiotopia network. The Over the Road podcast ran originally Feb.-June 2020, and the principal eight-episode series was hosted by our own "Long Haul Paul" Marhoefer. Bonus: Restore of Soeth's vintage cabover. The post Back to the 'Biggest Tailgate in Trucking' -- and Germann Soeth's 1976 KW K100 first appeared on Overdrive.
Out with the old, in with the new: CCJ entering new year with new focus
Commercial Carrier Journal
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Our full migration to digitally delivered news allows us more flexibility and resources to provide all the news you’ve grown accustomed to reading. The post Out with the old, in with the new: CCJ entering new year with new focus first appeared on Commercial Carrier Journal.
Conducting a Trucking RFP: Tips for Shippers to Optimize Contract Freight
FreightWaves SONAR
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Shippers want a significant reduction in the stress of logistics. But what shippers want and what’s available do not always align. With that in mind, the trucking RFP has come into play as a more significant undertaking for 2021 contracts as the freight market saw volatility in 2020 on the spot market due to historic tender rejections and volumes adding to increased prices.
Five Ways to Prepare for the Deluge of Holiday Returns
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2020
This year's surge in e-commerce will likely come with a flood of returns in January that could strain operations.
Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes
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
Weber Logistics’ Most Popular Blog Posts of 2020
West Coast and California Logistics
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Ready to say goodbye to 2020? We can’t say we’re sad to see this year go either. But before we move into the new year, we’ll take one last look back. Here are the 5 most-read articles in our West Coast and California Logistics Blog this year.
DOE Awards Five Projects Through EMPOWERED Funding Program
NGT News
DECEMBER 23, 2020
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded approximately $6 million to five organizations that will develop training programs for emergency responders, building managers and owners, and other officials interacting with solar energy and storage systems, alternative-fuel vehicles and their chargers, and energy-efficient building technologies. Led by or working with professional associations, work done through […].
How Freight Management Analytics Simplify Logistics
FreightWaves SONAR
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Relying solely on manual shipping data analysis continues to yield poor results. The adage of trying too many workers and not enough leaders grows more apparent. And even the freight management analytics of five years ago do not necessarily respond well to today’s shifting and changing market. The old ways of recording, processing and responding to analytical data need a streamlined approach.
Watch: How the Pandemic Is Impacting Manufacturing Strategies
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2020
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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES
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.
More Christmas-themed trucking music in these curated playlists
Overdrive Online
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Seven years ago around this time of the year, Overdrive asked readers to name the "best Christmas song of all time." From a big list, readers then voted on a final list -- these songs represent the results. Bonus this year: An extra selection of Christmas-themed trucking tunes. Enjoy the holiday, whether on the road or home. The post More Christmas-themed trucking music in these curated playlists first appeared on Overdrive.
CARB: Peterbilt Model 520EV Now Eligible for HVIP Voucher
NGT News
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Peterbilt Motors Co. says the Peterbilt Model 520EV is now eligible for the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) program by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Peterbilt Model 520EVs sold to customers in California are eligible for a $150,000 HVIP voucher. Customers and their participating dealers must meet all applicable […].
SONAR Indices & Insights: Use the RESL Index to measure retail sales trends to help predict shifts in the freight markets
FreightWaves SONAR
DECEMBER 21, 2020
In this edition of “SONAR Indices & Insights,” the SONAR team will explain another index found within SONAR, the freight forecasting platform from FreightWaves. This week, learn how freight market participants are predicting shifts in the freight market that may occur with changes in retail sales trends using the SONAR index, Retail Sales with the ticker name of RESL.
‘Covid Guilt’ Ignites U.S. Toy Boom
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 22, 2020
COVID-19 is setting up the U.S. toy industry for its best Christmas in years — and maybe ever.
The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization
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The Weekly Freight Report for December 24, 2020
FLS Transport
DECEMBER 22, 2020
The Top 6 Stories in Freight. Here’s what’s happening this week: An avalanche of port volume will press OTR freight into Q1 Cass Index predicts elevated freight volumes and growth in 2021 Holiday pause will create freight bottleneck in the new year Bracketing season has carriers trading pricing power for home time Vaccine distribution will put pressure on the whole cold chain business Analysts are predicting an accelerated truckload market in 2021.
Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, D.C. Launch TCI-P to Address Transportation Pollution
NGT News
DECEMBER 22, 2020
The governors of Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island – and the mayor of the District of Columbia – have launched a multi-state program that addresses pollution while investing $300 million per year in cleaner transportation choices and healthier communities.? The bipartisan Transportation and Climate Initiative Program (TCI-P) will cut greenhouse gas pollution from motor vehicles […].
Freight broker prospecting tips: Five tips for video sales calls
FreightWaves SONAR
DECEMBER 23, 2020
2020 has been the year of video in sales. Freight brokers have had to quickly switch from expense accounts to cameras. Those that embraced this change are experiencing the successes of signing huge deals in their home offices, rather than spending a full day traveling to a 30-minute meeting. . Here are five freight broker prospecting tips from the TV production crew at FreightWaves to help you out with looking and sounding your best on video sales calls. . 5 Freight Broker Prospecting Tips Using
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