5 Ways to Improve Fuel Surcharge Management in Freight Procurement
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JUNE 3, 2024
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Free spaces now pay-to-park: The future of truck parking?
Overdrive Online
JUNE 3, 2024
Truck Parking Club, the "AirBnB of truck parking," crosses a line, some truckers contend, by turning previously free spots at major truck stops to a pay-to-park model. A closer look shows new effort by TPC to respond, better manage a growing network.
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Manhattan Associates Releases a Ground-breaking Supply Chain Planning Solution
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 3, 2024
Scott Fenwick, Senior Director Product Strategy for Supply Chain Planning at Manhattan Associates. Manhattan Associates, a leading supplier of supply chain and omnichannel management software solutions, recently had a major product release that will shake up the supply chain planning market. The announcement came on May 15th at the company’s annual user conference, Momentum.
How Stressful Is Working in Supply Chain Management?
Talking Logistics
JUNE 6, 2024
As reported by Sky News in September 2023, “The Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD) said that analysis of data from over 900 companies employing 6.5 million staff found an average 7.8 absence days per employee over the past year…The report said 76% of respondents had been off work due to stress over the. Read more The post How Stressful Is Working in Supply Chain Management?
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.
US Customs checks every e-commerce parcel
Supply Chain and Logistics
JUNE 2, 2024
Air freight from the Far East to the US is slowing due to US Customs detaining e-commerce parcels containing drugs and fentanyl equipment.
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Happening Now: Signs of Transportation Market Tightening
West Coast and California Logistics
JUNE 5, 2024
According to Trucking Dive , the transportation market is experiencing a “rightsizing.” 2024 is seeing about the same number of new trucking companies enter the market as there were last year. Overall, however, there are more trucking companies shutting down than there are entering the industry.
The Trillion-Dollar Problem for Retailers: Not Having Clean Data
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 5, 2024
A study by the IHL Group found that retailers miss out on nearly $1 trillion in sales per year because of out-of-stock items.
Beyond the Yard: How Velostics Streamlines Scheduling with Gaurav Khandelwal
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 5, 2024
Gaurav Khandelwal and Joe Lynch discuss beyond the yard – how Velostics streamlines scheduling. Gaurav is the Founder and CEO of Velostics , a logistics Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company specializing in unified scheduling of appointments, dock and yard management and digitizing the gate in/out process for shippers. Summary: Beyond the Yard: How Velostics Streamlines Scheduling In this podcast, Gaurav Khandelwal, CEO of Velostics, discusses how their cloud-based logistics software au
Clean Energy Fuels Widens RNG Footprint in Southern California
NGT News
JUNE 4, 2024
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has significantly increased its renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling footprint in Southern California with the opening of two additional stations in San Bernadino and Perris. These stations give heavy-duty trucks and other fleet vehicles convenient access to RNG, a low carbon-intensity transportation fuel made entirely of organic waste that reduces greenhouse […] The post Clean Energy Fuels Widens RNG Footprint in Southern California appeared first on NGT News.
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.
Warehouse Automation 101: A Beginner’s Guide
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 5, 2024
Autonomous technology continues to make an impact on the supply chain. The autonomous supply chain , as I am writing about it here, applies to moving goods without human intervention (to some degree at least). While there is plenty of talk about autonomous transportation, including drones and self-driving trucks, warehouse automation is at the forefront of the autonomous supply chain.
The “Why” for Leaders in Yard Management
Talking Logistics
JUNE 3, 2024
The famous author and speaker Simon Sinek tells us that we should always start by asking “Why?” So, why implement a Yard Management System? In a Talking Logistics video series we conducted a few years ago titled “Profiles in Yard Management Excellence,” we interviewed several supply chain and logistics executives whose companies are leading the.
Supply Chain 2030 with Ron Crabtree
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 3, 2024
Ron Crabtree and Joe Lynch discuss Supply Chain 2030. Ron is the Founder and CEO of MetaOps & MetaExperts , a global network of operational excellence rockstars ready to tackle your toughest challenges. They’ll diagnose your problems and get you back on track, fast. Summary: Supply Chain 2030 In this podcast, Joe Lynch and Ron Crabtree delve into the critical challenges and trends shaping the future of the supply chain industry.
Why are container spot rates surging?
Supply Chain and Logistics
JUNE 7, 2024
Shippers are booking more due to fears of disruptions, driving price rises despite ample ship supply. Drewry's expert explains.
Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
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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.
AI-Powered Inventory Planning for Better Sleep
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 4, 2024
In the quest for a good night’s sleep, many turn to remedies ranging from herbal teas to meditation. Recently, my remedy of choice has been a tart cherry juice “mocktail.” This sleep-enhancing hack has gained recent popularity thanks to health and wellness accounts on social media, which have shed light on its melatonin-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties.
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 7, 2024)
Talking Logistics
JUNE 7, 2024
Remember when I was supposed to go radioactive a few weeks ago? Well, it didn’t happen. I was burned by a supply chain issue (a story for another day). Take two is next week, so before I have to isolate myself for a few days, I’m going out for a bike ride today. I’m back. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 7, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Brake Safety Week set for late August
Overdrive Online
JUNE 4, 2024
Possibly the biggest inspection initiative each year aside from International Roadcheck, Brake Safety Week will feature a keen focus on brakes and their related components.
GreenPower Introduces Electric Refrigerated Medium-Duty Delivery Truck
NGT News
JUNE 5, 2024
GreenPower Motor Company Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles, has unveiled the EV Star REEFERX, a new all-electric refrigerated medium-duty delivery truck. This vehicle is available for orders immediately. Built on GreenPower’s EV Star Cab & Chassis platform, the EV Star REEFERX is fully customizable with a lighter […] The post GreenPower Introduces Electric Refrigerated Medium-Duty Delivery Truck appea
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
Are We Seeing an End to the Age of Offshore Production?
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 2, 2024
A new report from Capgemini suggests that, for U.S. manufacturers, the dominance of offshore production is coming to an end.
Psychological safety: The thing that changes everything
Truck News
JUNE 4, 2024
If people don’t feel safe to be who they are at work – to make mistakes or ask for help – they are less likely to invest, participate fully, or […]
Big winners from the 2024 Shell Rotella SuperRigs
Overdrive Online
JUNE 4, 2024
Dodd City, Texas-based Kaleb Hammett took home Best of Show at the Shell Rotella SuperRigs working truck show, held at Texas Motor Speedway in Ft. Worth.
June 4, 2024 Update
Freightos
JUNE 4, 2024
Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home June 4, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.
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.
Supply Chains Under Siege: What Organizations Should Know
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 4, 2024
Among all the threats facing global supply chains today, the issue of greatest concern lies within the very heart of the system: a lack of effective cybersecurity measures.
A Story of Supply Chain Excellence
Supply Chain and Logistics
JUNE 5, 2024
Orbit Charts measure Supply Chain excellence.
Impressive custom 2000 Sterling uses adapted Peterbilt chrome
Overdrive Online
JUNE 3, 2024
Following up on a popular Reader Rigs entry, a more in-depth look at owner Dustin Ross's history in the business behind the "one-of-a-kind" Sterling AT9522, which makes some creative use of Peterbilt parts.
Navigating Choppy Waters: Ocean Contracts Under Strain Amidst Red Sea Diversions
Freightos
JUNE 4, 2024
Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Navigating Choppy Waters: Ocean Contracts Under Strain Amidst Red Sea Diversions Ocean freight spot rates spike after Red Sea diversions and rising demand, causing contract instability and challenging shippers to navigate the volatile market.
The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization
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Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.
U.K. Clothing Exports Take Nosedive Since Brexit
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 5, 2024
Exports of clothing and footwear from the U.K. to the EU have dipped from £7.4 billion ($9.4 billion) in 2019 to £2.7 billion in 2023.
Scania Touring Vehicle Operates on Either Natural Gas, Biogas – or Both
NGT News
JUNE 5, 2024
Scania has added an LBG/LNG (liquefied biogas/liquefied natural gas) variant of the Scania Touring vehicle. Able to run on both natural gas and biogas, or a mix of the two, it allows a smooth transition to biogas, creating a circular and economically viable solution for sustainable long-distance transport. “The new LBG/LNG variant of the Scania […] The post Scania Touring Vehicle Operates on Either Natural Gas, Biogas – or Both appeared first on NGT News.
Insist on the value of your service, though too few shippers do
Overdrive Online
JUNE 4, 2024
Past Small Fleet Champ Jason Cowan: "If we accept a lower rate on the hopes that we will ask for a higher price next week, we are kicking the can, fooling ourselves we are making progress." Here, a few examples of better ways through the downturn.
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