The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Brian Gibala and Joe Lynch discuss 5 things your carrier wants. Brian serves as Vice President of Sales at LTI Trucking Services , an asset-based truckload carrier and 3PL specializing in temperature-controlled contract service. About Brian Gibala Brian Gibala is the VP of Sales at LTI Trucking Services, an asset-based truckload carrier and 3PL specializing in temperature-controlled contract service.
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Feeling overwhelmed by the persistence and prevalence of crisis? There’s a new word for this current state: polycrisis. Wishing your supply chain were strengthened rather than strangled under these conditions? There’s an older term now being applied to supply chains for this capacity: antifragility. Are you trying to figure out how NOT to join the 70% who fail at digital transformation?
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Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
One of the most difficult and expensive aspects of the supply chain is last mile delivery. However, from a customer experience standpoint, it is also the most memorable and possibly important. Last mile delivery has become an increasingly hot topic, as companies look at ways to optimize final mile deliveries. There are a variety of ways that companies can manage their transportation spend.
Food Logistics
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Ken Johnson, CEO of Leonard’s Express and one of the winners of Food Logistics’ 2023 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award, explains the importance of transparency along the supply chain and how data helps.
Advertiser: GEP
Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
In January 2022, the Luxembourg Times reported that “European Union governments will launch…a large-scale simulation of cyberattacks against multiple member states. Participants will be confronted with attacks on their supply chains and some spillover socio-economic effects in other member states, before having to coordinate public communications and a diplomatic response.” Inspired by that story, we.
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Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Supply Chain Resilience Depends Upon End-to-End Visibility Service companies, where one firm takes over a set of duties that used to be done in-house, is quite common. Companies are outsourcing all sorts of things – call centers, janitorial services, accounting, IT services, and the list goes on. In the supply chain world, contract logistics – where a third-party logistics (3PL) firm runs and manages warehouses on behalf of their clients, is a $200 billion plus market.
Supply Chain and Logistics
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Sanctions have made many ocean carriers change the registry of their ships to countries that are not involved in enforcing them. Cyprus is one such flag state.
Food Logistics
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
This award recognizes leading third-party logistics and cold storage providers in the cold food and beverage industry. Submissions close March 27.
Commercial Carrier Journal
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Plus' autonomous driving suite finds a global partner and should hit the U.S. market as factory-fit standard equipment next year.
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Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Chris Caplice and Joe Lynch discuss MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics and a wide range of logistics and supply chain topics. Chris is a Senior Research Scientist at MIT and serves as the Executive Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL). About Chris Caplice Dr. Chris Caplice is a Senior Research Scientist at MIT and serves as the Executive Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL) where he is responsible for the planning and managem
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
So far this week, I have rescued an endangered sea otter, been on a yacht with lots of drunk strangers, and I was running late to class (or was it a flight) but I was in the wrong building and had no idea where to go. Yes, I have really weird dreams when I travel. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 24, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
There’s still much to be done to enable operators to take full advantage of the immense amounts of data being collected at every moment of the day within distribution centers.
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 19, 2023
Downers Grove, Ill.-based Roadrunner, a national less-than-truckload (LTL) services provider, with a focus on long-haul metro-to-metro shipping, recently announced it has expanded its Smart Network offering, with new inbound service to Denver. Company officials said that this represents the first step of new market expansions, with 2023 openings also planned in Kansas City and Portland.
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe
Truck News
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving — including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, or fiddling with the stereo, entertainment or navigation system. Texting is the most alarming distraction.
NGT News
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Student transportation provider First Student has rolled out the company’s first electric school bus in Oregon, supporting the Gresham-Barlow School District (GBSD). First Student partnered with GBSD to secure a grant from Portland General Electric’s (PGE) School Bus Fund. First Student’s team of electric vehicle experts assisted the district through the grant application, infrastructure design, […] The post First Student Deploys Its First Electric School Bus in Oregon ap
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Top automakers including Tesla, General Motors, and Ford are heading out on the mining conference circuit as soaring demand for metals used in electric vehicles ignites a scramble to lock in long-term supplies.
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Find out how next-generation workforce management apps use accurate, real-time location data to power successful operations in this webinar with Radar CEO and Co-Founder Nick Patrick.
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Commercial Carrier Journal
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Cargo theft is on the rise, and cyberattacks as a tactic are becoming more prevalent. Industry experts offer insights on how carriers can protect their data.
Supply Chain and Logistics
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
It’s becoming obvious that there’s no way that enough sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) can be produced to meet the needs of air traffic.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
There’s never been a better time to learn how to identify supply chain risks, gain the agility needed to deal with various supply chain scenarios, and act quickly when an issue arises.
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Through this collaboration, WattEV will provide electric trucking capability to Uber Freight shippers, beginning with CHEP, a pallet and container pool services provider, noted an Uber Freight blog posting.
Advertiser: GEP
Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
It was not that long ago that the concept of data and system ownership was a nonissue. Most organizations ran everything on their own internal systems. Today things are different. Propelled by the COVID pandemic, the proliferation of cloud infrastructure with on-demand services, software, storage, and computing, has raised a new issue — cloud sovereignty.
NGT News
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Hexagon Agility says it has received new 2023 orders totaling $19 million for the delivery of renewable natural gas (RNG)/compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems for UPS heavy-duty trucks. This deal – which falls under a 2019 master services agreement between UPS and Hexagon Agility – is in addition to the $25.6 million of previously […] The post UPS Procuring Additional Natural Gas Fuel Systems from Hexagon Agility appeared first on NGT News.
Logistics Bureau
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Want to find out the greatest success factor in S&OP? What do you need to have an effective one? Watch the full video below as we discuss what makes the S&OP work.
Commercial Carrier Journal
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Pitt Ohio is asking FMCSA to allow commercial learner's permit holders to participate in the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot. Also: Shippers' conditions hit highest mark since May 2020; former safety manager sentenced in illegal tank repair scheme.
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an
Overdrive Online
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Long Haul Paul's talk with a blue-haired receiver with a hipster affect takes a surprising turn. Have GPS and other trucking tech "permanently altered our sense of social obligation toward one another?" he asks. Or just turned necessity into opportunity.
NGT News
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Nissan says it is now using two battery-electric Class 8 trucks to deliver new vehicles from the Port of Los Angeles to dealerships in the Los Angeles region. Two manufacturers of electric heavy-duty trucks, Nikola and Kenworth, are each providing trucks that will pull traditional car haulers. The program is being conducted in collaboration with […] The post Nissan Using Class 8 Electric Trucks to Haul Vehicles to Dealerships appeared first on NGT News.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
The best approach to introducing robots to the warehouse is to truly understand your workflow needs, says Brian Gaunt, senior director of accelerated digitalization at DHL Supply Chain.
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