MercuryGate
DECEMBER 22, 2022
During the past year, the logistics industry has seen immense change and volatility, bringing numerous challenges. As we enter a new year, it’s important to look back at what we overcame in 2022 and reflect on how that will shape the year ahead. The post Transportation Challenges and Logistics Trends in 2023 appeared first on MercuryGate International.
Conger
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Wondering what the top operations management problems are? Then you’re in the right place. Because in this article, we not only discuss the top operations management problems. We also offer some practical solutions for each. So, you can take what you learn and put it into practice quickly. Let's dive in! Table of Contents. 1. Labor Shortages. 2. Logistical Delays. 3.
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Logistics Bureau
DECEMBER 19, 2022
If you browse through the Logistics Bureau blog, you’ll find at least two or three articles—and about the same number of videos—that cover warehouse product slotting. However, the incredible benefits of slotting make it worth exploring some more, and we’ve never published a complete and comprehensive guide to the practice. So here it is—your ultimate guide to warehouse product slotting.
Trinity Logistics
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Taking ownership of your Freight Agent business is important to be successful. It’s been nearly three weeks since we traveled to the magical city of New Orleans for our much-anticipated 2022 Freight Agent Conference. Between the energy of the city, the incredible speakers, and the camaraderie shared with my Trinity family, it was truly a transformative experience.
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.
RasTrac
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Verizon recently conducted a survey of over 600 fleet management professionals and they came up with some major trends to look out for in 2023. Their main findings included electronic vehicle (EV) adoption, fighting false claims with video, and using asset tracking to enhance equipment and trailer performance. In this article we’ll dive a little deeper into some other trends we see on the horizon for fleet management in the new year.
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Logistics Management
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Join our webinar, hosted by Adrian Wood from Dassault Systèmes, to learn about the key requirements and considerations in the supply chain resiliency evolution.
ShipLilly
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Impact on industry and international trade. The logistics industry is dealing with yet another challenging obstacle from the new Covid-19 infections that recently hit China. China has locked down a major transportation hub in the south, as the country grapples with its largest nationwide Covid outbreak. The lockdown also follows rising cases in Beijing, which reported the country’s first Covid deaths in nearly six months.
Freightos
DECEMBER 20, 2022
The global economy has gone through an incredibly tumultuous time since 2020. From lockdown-induced purchasing highs, soaring logistics costs and supply chain snarls to waning demand, soaring inflation, and fears of recession – there has never been a dull moment. . The sheer influx in demand, combined with the variety of supply chain stressors, also catapulted global freight to new levels of infamy (although none perhaps as famous as the Suez Canal blockage).
Trinity Logistics
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Learn how to get the job you want post-graduating by elevating yourself as a candidate and effectively selecting the right opportunity. Today’s market is complex, both for the employer and the employee. The average skilled candidate has a plethora of options to choose from when it comes to finding a new career. In the face of heightened competition for top talent, many employers have placed a greater focus on partnering with colleges and setting their sights on the recent college graduate.
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The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Bill Vitti and Joe Lynch discuss the connected ecosystem, which is one of the best ways to describe Transflo. Bill is the President and CRO of Transflo, the trusted industry leader in mobile, telematics, and business process automation solutions to the transportation industry. About Bill Vitti . Bill Vitti joined Transflo as President in early 2022, with more than 25 years’ experience in the transportation industry.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Earlier this month, one of my guests on Talking Logistics said, “Supply chain and logistics professionals have wanted a seat at the C-suite table for a long time. Nobody said, however, that it would be the hot seat.” Whether it’s figuring out how to “do more with less” due to labor constraints, preparing for potential. Read more. The post Top 10 Talking Logistics Posts in 2022 (Plus Indago & Other Highlights) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Now, That's Logistics
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Founded in 1536 by conquistador Juan de Saavedra, who named it for his birthplace in Spain, Valparaíso, Chile lies on the south side of a broad, open bay of the Pacific Ocean, 84 miles northwest of the national capital of Santiago. The city stands on the slopes of a semicircular spur of the coastal mountain range that ends in the rocky peninsula of Point Angeles.
Fleet Owner
DECEMBER 23, 2022
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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.
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Jake Medwell and Joe Lynch discuss the 8VC story. Jake is a Founding Partner at 8VC , an early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Austin, TX with offices in San Francisco, New York City, and Boston. About Jake Medwell. Jake is a serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist who has spent his life building and scaling companies. He is a co-founder and partner at 8VC, a 6B AUM venture capital fund based in Austin, TX. 8VC is the leading logistics tech investing firm and has led deals in Proj
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 22, 2022
More and more companies are adopting advanced technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and the internet of things (IoT) to transform their supply chains and keep pace with market requirements.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 20, 2022
The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) recently announced it published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for $1.5 billion in grants through its 2023 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainable and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program.
Fleet Owner
DECEMBER 23, 2022
Specializing in Mexican cross-border logistics, Outwest Express brings a fleet of more than 400 tractors and 1,200 trailers that serve a diversified group of customers to Cox Transportation’s time-sensitive truckload freight operations.
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
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Last month, Kelly McCauslin from e2open (a Talking Logistics sponsor) and a member of our Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure cycling team, participated in the JDRF Ride in Tucson, AZ. Below she shares some highlights about her experience on the team and at the Tucson ride, along with some great photos she took. (For highlights. Read more. The post Cycling With Purpose: Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure Team 2022 Wrap-up appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Uncommon Goods can experience sales spikes during its typical six-week peak period of up to 10 times the average volumes in Q1 and Q3, and typically does two-thirds of its business in Q4.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 19, 2022
November’s TVI dry van freight reading—at 218—fell 9.5% compared to October, while falling 4.4% annually. The October refrigerated (reefer) TVI—at 170—was down 4.5% sequentially and off 5.0% annually. And the flatbed TVI—at 218—was down 11% sequentially and posted a 13% annual gain.
Overdrive Online
DECEMBER 21, 2022
That doesn't necessarily mean sourcing difficulties, particularly for 24.5s in low-profile sizes, will get better fast. Production of the 24.5 took something of a backseat to the more widespread 22.5 over the course of the pandemic's supply chain snarls.
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
DECEMBER 23, 2022
The Lion Electric Co., a manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty urban vehicles, has completed production of its first lithium-ion battery pack at the company’s battery manufacturing facility located in Mirabel, Quebec. Final certification of the first battery pack is expected in the first quarter of 2023, followed by a gradual ramp up of production […].
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Intelligent prediction is more important than ever in enabling our vastly complex supply chains to operate in real time and deliver on customers’ needs.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 20, 2022
STB said that the two final rules are comprised are a voluntary arbitration program, as well as a new procedure for rate challenges, known as a Final Offer Rate Review (FORR). STB initially introduced FORR in September 2019, in a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), saying, at the time, that FORR utilizes procedural limitations to constrain the cost and complexity of a rate case, which would include principle-based, non-prescriptive criteria to allow for innovation with respect to rate review m
Truck News
DECEMBER 21, 2022
What is Christmas like for you and your family? My family has our main celebration on Christmas Eve. For as long as I can remember, we would gather at my mom and dad’s house in Georgetown, Ont., on Dec. 24. We enjoy tasty appetizers, a hearty meal, a Scotch tasting, singing carols, opening presents, sharing […].
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SYSPRO Smarter ERP
DECEMBER 19, 2022
In an increasingly unpredictable world environment, practices for planning and forecasting inventory levels that worked in the past need to be reviewed. Rules of thumb and techniques that were used only ten years ago cannot match the number-crunching applications that leading-edge companies are employing. In the 1990s, APS (Advanced Planning and Scheduling) arose as a solution for making better decisions about inventory.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Winter is upon us, and with the arrival of cold weather, rising energy prices, and oil and gas supplies being impacted by geopolitical tensions, businesses once again face potential supply chain challenges.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Quarterly revenue—at $22.8 billion—was off 3% annually, and net income—at $788 million—fell 25%. Operating income—at $1.176 billion—was off 26%. Diluted earnings per share—at $3.07—dropped 21%, topping Wall Street estimates of $2.83.
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