Now, That's Logistics
MARCH 23, 2022
The port congestion, container shortage and transportation delays that emerged in 2021 followed shippers right into 2022 and have shown no immediate signs of stopping. This has put companies in the position of once again having to put more time and effort into forecasting, planning, budgeting and generally just thinking way ahead when securing ocean freight capacity for their imports and exports.
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 23, 2022
Why Your Shipment is Late with Ayala Rudoy. Ayala Rudoy and Joe Lynch discuss why your shipment is late. Ayala is the Global Vice President and GM of Logistics and Transportation Business Unit at Tomorrow.io , the world’s only Weather and Climate Security Platform. About Ayala Rudoy. Ayala Rudoy is the VP & GM of the Logistics & Transportation Enterprise Business Unit at Tomorrow.io , The World’s Weather Intelligence and Climate Security Platform, helping countries, businesses, an
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MercuryGate
MARCH 23, 2022
Sourcing freight capacity is always subject to market conditions and the balance of both spot and contract freight rates. However, periods of extreme turmoil, like an explosion of e-commerce amid pandemic, lead to a massive strain on resources and a freight capacity crunch. The post Freight Capacity Shortage? 5 Tips to Find Trucking Capacity appeared first on MercuryGate International.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
MARCH 22, 2022
With the continuing rise in eCommerce sales, parcel shipping cost and capacity constraints have become big headaches for online sellers. Skyrocketing rates and volume caps may have you seeking alternatives to FedEx, UPS, and USPS – sometimes referred to as the “Big Three” in fulfillment circles. While regional parcel carriers may not offer an ideal solution for every parcel shipping situation, they have provided some brands with welcome relief.
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.
Logistics Matter
MARCH 22, 2022
Carsten Funke has been working for Picavi since 2016. Since 2018, the Chief Sales Officer has also been a shareholder of the Aachen-based company. At the beginning of 2019, the trained businessman also took over the position of CEO at the US subsidiary Picavi U.S. Inc., which will promote the North American business of the […].
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Shipsta
MARCH 24, 2022
To ensure your 2022 freight procurement strategy is successful, calculating your costs accurately is vital. However, we’re just a few months into the year, and the market has already experienced some of the biggest shakeups imaginable.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 23, 2022
I am continuing to work on my latest Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems study, which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2026, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, customer size, and mode. One thing that has become abundantly clear over the last few years is that visibility solutions are becoming more necessary.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 23, 2022
I’ve made many supply chain and logistics predictions over the years, and have been wrong many times, including this prediction from December 2014: Google will acquire a logistics service provider (3PL) and/or a logistics software vendor. Here is what I wrote at the time: It’s no secret that Google and Amazon.com are continuously looking to. Read more Google Making Inroads Into Supply Chain and Logistics.
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 21, 2022
The OneRail Story with Bill Catania. Bill Catania and Joe Lynch discuss the OneRail story. Bill is the Founder & CEO of OneRail , a final mile delivery orchestration platform providing real-time visibility, actionable data, and data-driven optimization capabilities for its enterprise clients. About Bill Catania. Bill Catania is the Founder and CEO of OneRail , a top-tier delivery fulfillment platform with an integrated coast-to-coast courier network of 9 million drivers.
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Shipsta
MARCH 22, 2022
We're exhibiting at the largest logistics and freight procurement event in France! Come meet us at the SITL Transport and Logistics Innovation Week in Paris - the leading event for logistics professionals in Europe.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 24, 2022
Demand for e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment continues to grow. According to Digital Commerce 360 , U.S. e-commerce sales increased again in 2021, up 14% year-over-year (YoY), and by more than 50% compared to 2019. Many top retailers rolled out more versatile fulfillment to better serve customers, embracing gig economy couriers to offer same-day and two-hour delivery and rounding out omnichannel fulfillment offerings with buy online pickup in store (BOPIS) and related services.
NGT News
MARCH 25, 2022
The Harbor Commissions of the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have each adopted spending plans for the Clean Truck Fund (CTF) rate program, a key component of the ports’ Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP). The plans, approved separately by each port, target the development and deployment of zero-emission (ZE) trucks and infrastructure, and […]. The post Clean Truck Fund Plans Approved by Two California Ports’ Harbor Commissions appeared first on NGT News.
Overdrive Online
MARCH 23, 2022
Dozens of pristine rigs turned out for the 50th anniversary of the Mid-America Trucking Show, which officially kicks off Thursday. Here, get a preview of some of the trucks competing in the PKY Truck Beauty Championship.
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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.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MARCH 21, 2022
The supply chain management uncertainty in the post-COVID world shows no signs of letting up. With current conditions, it looks like there may never be a return to the pre-pandemic era of supply chain stability. Unless manufacturers change, they will find that their ability to forecast demand, and determine what to do to meet it, will be challenging.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 21, 2022
Umar Ausaf head’s Blue Yonder’s partnership program in North America. He used to compete with the Partners. In the enterprise software application market, the biggest players have embraced a partnership model, while smaller, more focused companies often have not. Take the transportation management system (TMS) market, for example. In ARC’s last market study on the global transportation management market , Chris Cunnane, the study author, made estimates of system integration (SI) rev
NGT News
MARCH 22, 2022
Itron Inc. and Duke Energy Florida are collaborating to deploy Itron’s newly developed DER Optimizer solution, powered by its IntelliSOURCE demand response platform. Itron is expanding its IntelliSOURCE platform to be the foundation of a broader distributed energy resource management solution set. The DER Optimizer solution is a suite of modules that enables utilities to […].
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 21, 2022
The $5.25 billion expansion of the Panama Canal doubled its capacity in 2016, allowing the world’s largest cargo ships to sail more easily to America’s East Coast from Asia. Now, one of those giant vessels has been stuck near the U.S. capital for more than a week.
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
Overdrive Online
MARCH 25, 2022
Rising fuel and maintenance costs, coupled with a decrease in miles, kept owner-operator net income levels in check in 2021, according to numbers presented at Overdrive's Partners in Business session at MATS -- download slides, new PIB manual here.
West Coast and California Logistics
MARCH 22, 2022
Weber Logistics has announced two new senior leadership appointments today as it continues to build a best-in-class supply chain organization to exceed customer expectations in an increasingly complex marketplace.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MARCH 23, 2022
In today’s global economy, Australian manufacturers must transition to a more sustainable and ethical business environment if they want to stay profitable. The pandemic has exposed critical supply chain weaknesses, particularly among suppliers with poor workplace health and safety practices. Global calls for greater inclusion and transparency have resulted in organizations with alleged human rights violations throughout their supply chain, or lacking diversity within their workforce, coming unde
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 23, 2022
The move by some states to soothe the sting of soaring fuel prices by temporarily suspending diesel fuel taxes has some unlikely opponents: truckers, the very people it’s supposed to help.
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.
NGT News
MARCH 25, 2022
Hydrogen electrolyzer designer and manufacturer Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc.’s fully owned subsidiary, Next Hydrogen Corp., has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), along with an initial total of 40 hydrogen ecosystem partners, to develop a proposal to become one of at least four regional […].
Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 23, 2022
It's important that customers have confidence in their supplier’s ability to proactively manage disruptions, so let them know what actions you are taking today, and keep them updated on longer-term strategy.
Overdrive Online
MARCH 21, 2022
The interactive 2022 Partners in Business manual features loads of content offering business tips and advice for owner-operators of all experience levels. Join us at MATS Friday for the kickoff with manual partner ATBS.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 25, 2022
3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has been touted for years as a revolution in goods production — one that’s able to meet the demands of today’s picky consumer. So why hasn’t it made more progress to date?
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NGT News
MARCH 22, 2022
Proterra Inc. has signed a strategic, multi-year supply agreement with The Shyft Group to supply their Blue Arc purpose-built electric delivery van and electric vehicle (EV) chassis with Proterra’s battery technology. “Electrifying delivery vans means cleaner air in our neighborhoods where we live and work, protecting the health of our families and communities,” says Gareth […].
Logistics Bureau
MARCH 22, 2022
If you are new to buying road freight or to negotiating road freight rates, this will really help you. Watch this: ?. Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Why Containerised Freight Shipping is Daunting for SMEs. The Challenge of Freight Container Utilisation and Why it Matters. Container Freight Costs and Forecasting: Intrinsically Linked & Frustratingly Challenging. 12 Smart Ways to Reduce Your Freight Costs.
Overdrive Online
MARCH 24, 2022
The 40th Shell Rotella SuperRigs working truck show will be held in Branson, Missouri, in June.
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