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Achieving Grid Reliability with Renewables

Logistics Viewpoints

There are financial and reliability benefits that are driving “behind the meter” (BTM) generation and storage which is adding to the complexity. Transmission Expansion More transmission will be needed to interconnect and deliver large scale renewable energy to meet state policy goals (separate from reliability needs).

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2021 vessel reliability recorded at its lowest ever

Supply Chain and Logistics

Ocean carriers are running a business in which their reliability of completing voyages planned in advance ranges around 30% to 40%. The highest reported here, by Sea-Intelligence Maritime Analysis, is Maersk at 46%. How can you run a business with … Continue reading →

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Vessel schedule reliability lowest on record

Supply Chain and Logistics

The nice graphs here show that ocean carrier schedule reliability is extremely low, hovering between 30 and 40%. The COVID years of 2020 and 2021 have seen a remarkable drop from the 70% to 80% reliability of 2018 and 2019. … Continue reading →

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EPA's emissions regulations: Truck pricing, reliability impacts

Overdrive Online

In early 2024 Overdrive readers weighed in on pricing and reliability of their owned trucks, representing the variety of emissions specs over decades. How much has truck pricing outpaced the broad inflation rate? Download the survey report to find out.

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Constantly Connected: How 5G Cellular is Enabling the Digital Supply Chain

Although there are many technology options when it comes to building a digital supply chain, one stands out as the most reliable and cost-effective: cellular. In this whitepaper, you'll learn about: The impact of cellular-based visibility solutions on the modern supply chain. Ongoing advances in cellular technology and infrastructure.

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Protein Shipping Unveiled: Keys to Efficiency and Reliability

Blue Grace Logistics

Webinars Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - June 12, 2024 LinkedIn Live Webinar On-Demand: Protein Shipping Unveiled: Keys to Efficiency and Reliability WHAT IS THE TOPIC? As summer grilling heats up, protein shipping takes center stage in logistics.

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What Shippers Can Do to Improve Schedule Reliability for Shipments

MTS Logistics

In the midst of the Red Sea crisis, global schedule reliability continued to decline. Global schedule reliability fell -5.1% Year-over-year, schedule reliability in January 2024 was -0.8 Source: Sea Intelligence Source: Sea Intelligence What can shippers do to mitigate the impact of poor schedule reliability?

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The Essential Role of Gripper Technology in Optimizing Pick-and-Place Robotics

He discusses how tailored grippers enhance precision, speed, and reliability, driving efficiency in warehouses. Heico Sandee, Founder & CEO of Smart Robotics, emphasizes the critical role of gripper technology in optimizing pick-and-place robotics.

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5 Critical Challenges Facing Pharmaceutical Supply Chains

Real-time visibility and tracking are critical to order accuracy, schedule reliability, inventory management and compliance in a high-value, highly regulated industry. There’s little room for error in most global supply chains, but none for the pharma cold chain. Failure is measured in lost revenue, reputation, and potentially patient lives.

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How Georgia-Pacific Turned Their Supply Chain into a Competitive Advantage

Read the case study to hear how one company turned the reliability and transparency of its supply chain into distinct competitive advantages.

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5 Essential Pieces of a Prospecting Solution

Is your team focused on building a reliable tech stack for 2020? Forward thinking sales leaders are starting to prioritize technology initiatives. As organizations chase new revenue targets, B2B sales leaders must examine cutting edge prospecting solutions that proactively help reps identify, connect with, and close qualified buyers faster.

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Cloud-Based Solutions: The Sky Is the Limit for Retail Success

Speaker: Ryan Bryers, SVP of Global Engineering

This exclusive webinar with Ryan Bryers will explore the pivotal role of cloud solutions in driving innovation and how they improves the pace, reliability, and predictability of solutions supported by automation. It's about unlocking unparalleled flexibility and driving business agility.