Intermodal Association of North America Launches Online Course
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 5, 2023
The course is made up of eight modules covering topics such as seaport operations, container terminal operations, truck transport and rail operations.
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How Electric Trucking Will Improve the Environment
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 5, 2020
With hybrid and fully electric cars more popular than ever, it’s no surprise that electric semi-trucks are a compelling topic for discussion within the shipping industry.
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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization
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The Big Interview with Chris Minter
Procurement Heads
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
For example, I have chartered aircraft to transport helicopters, equipped a workshop with tooling to build an armoured truck and sourced ventilators for the Zurich Foundation during the pandemic – which were donated to a clinic in India that was really struggling. What do you think are the key focus areas for procurement right now?
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NFTs & Supply Chain: What Are The Applications?
SCMDOJO
APRIL 22, 2022
The topic, Application of NFTs in Supply Chain Management, is buzzing in the supply chain & logistics space. One more example in the trucking sector is feeding every tiny detail in one digital ledger. Every week the trucks undergo repairs & maintenance, and the problem here is having no same driver for one truck every week.
How to Manage Supplier Risk and Performance in an Uncertain Global Economy
ivalua
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Create a process to continuously gather information about suppliers using surveys or a supplier portal, including topics like information security practices, certificates, financial updates and generic information updates. For example, there are shortages of active piers, forcing ships to anchor for days or weeks before they can unload.
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Womanpower: the Solution to the Manpower/Capacity Shortage
Supply Chain Collaborator
OCTOBER 3, 2017
Since July, the aftermath of three horrendous hurricanes have further taxed capacity and Transport Topics reports truck tonnage jumped 8% in August while driver turnover soars due to a dearth of manpower. In the case of the trucking industry, these critical seats are behind the wheel of semi tractors.
How to Bend the Transportation Cost-Curve Downward
Supply Chain Collaborator
JULY 26, 2018
CSCMP’s “ 2018 State of Logistics Report ” notes that private/dedicated trucking set the pace with cost increases of 9.5% Respecting their time with robust scheduling makes carriers more inclined to accept your tenders. Efficient Private/Dedicated Fleet Management. year over year.
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Top 10 TikTokers to Take Off your Supply Chain
SCMDOJO
AUGUST 21, 2023
Just as healthy snack choices fuel truck drivers, Supply Chain Fitness underscores the significance of well-informed decisions in enhancing overall productivity. With an unwavering commitment to empowering followers, their dynamic TikTok content covers a broad spectrum of supply chain topics.
ECommerce Overpackaging is an Absolute Disgrace!
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 24, 2021
We’ve written about the topic before, and many years ago. Bigger boxes take up more space in warehouses, in trucks and even in the reverse logistics chain Customers are highly frustrated by receiving multiple packages when fewer would do, and they are frustrated by the very visible waste of overpackaging.
The History and State of Vehicle Routing!
Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 30, 2021
All of this educational content made our choice of Vehicle Routing as a thesis topic a natural fit given what we had learned. While I don’t recall exactly how Joel and I stumbled on this topic it certainly held a lot of potential for a great thesis topic. Why is it such a complicated problem to solve?
What are the Top 7 Trends in Last Mile Logistics?
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Supply chain disruptors , such as venture capitalist start-ups, previously discussed in the Uberization of Trucking, are also impacting last mile logistics. Up to 84 percent of global freight spend on trucking costs, including fuel, labor, technology and asset tracking, amounting to more than $800 in the industry.
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Current Events Impacting Procurement
Una
OCTOBER 13, 2022
A self-described “optimist with a raincoat,” risk management is a topic close to Kris’s heart. For example, a lot of independent diesel truck drivers are parking their trucks because the amount of money that they’ll make versus what it’s just going to cost them to operate doesn’t make any financial sense.”
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Procurement Summit Live Sessions: Part 1 – ESG and Risk Management Startups
The Procuretech Podcast
OCTOBER 12, 2021
The range and payload for electric trucks is different to diesel trucks. Using a granular data stream from the telematics of the truck allows you to make the decision of which methods or lanes for transport can be switched to transportation from renewable energy sources. So, what’s so special about Prewave?!
Elasticity in Transportation Planning Key for Retailers
Supply Chain Collaborator
JULY 29, 2015
An article in this week’s Transport Topics detailed the operational challenges facing intermodal shippers in the face of growing economic activity. The double whammy of increasing freight volume and an ongoing, acute driver shortage has driven a boom in the utilization of intermodal truck to train shipping.
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9 Headlines Striking Fear into Shippers Lacking a Strong TMS
Supply Chain Collaborator
JANUARY 25, 2016
These 9 headlines culled from Transport Topics over the first three weeks of 2016, coupled with the emerging economic slowdown should give pause to all shippers. Over the Road Trucking. Headline: Truck Stocks Plunge in 2015. Headline: Daimler Trucks to Cut its Workforce at Cleveland, NC Factory by 30%.
Next-Generation Disruption Management through Supply Chain Visibility
FourKites
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Last week I sat down with Adam Roark, Worldwide Trucking and Logistics Industry Lead at Amazon Web Services (AWS), as well as Bart Coppelmans and Peter Kueth of HERE Technologies. Our topic for the day was the importance of location data in building the digital infrastructure for the supply chain of the future.
Tooth-to-Tail: Proven Importance of Military Logistics
The Good Spending
MARCH 23, 2022
The destruction of some railways and many bridges leaves trucking as a primary means of transportation of fuel, food, and ammunition. The aftermath of the military logistical paralysis This war raised many prominent topics to revisit later.
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52 Logistics IT Solutions’ Role in Near-Record Levels of Trucking Company Acquisitions
Supply Chain Collaborator
MARCH 17, 2015
Is your trucking or logistics company an acquisition target? Front page news from Transport Topics “Trucking, Logistics Acquisitions Expected to Continue in 2015”. Front page news from Transport Topics “Trucking, Logistics Acquisitions Expected to Continue in 2015”. Read on for details.
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How to Solve Supply Chain Disruptions — It’s Not What You Think
Arkestro
MAY 23, 2022
The topic has become the subject of documentaries. In October 2021, the American Trucking Associations estimated the U.S. was short 80,000 truck drivers. For example, look back to 2015, and you’ll see a similar red flag raised about a shortage of truck drivers. Not just in trade publications, either.
Two Bullish Trends for Private Fleet Operators
Supply Chain Collaborator
JULY 24, 2015
Trucking fleets, among the largest users of diesel fuel are capturing significant savings adding to their bottom line profitability. So reads the headline from a Transport Topics article published this week, wherein it is reported that driver turnover rates have fallen precipitously to a four-year low among the larger fleets.
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60 Are These the 5 Biggest Fallacies in Supply Chain or is it Fake News?
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 23, 2018
We’ve written about quite a few of these topics ourselves. Fallacy 3: There’s a shortage of truck drivers – a threat to Supply Chain stability – because young people don’t want to drive trucks. What do you think about any of these topics? They’re exciting. They’re impactful on business.
360: Deliver A Great Trucker Experience, with DCLI
Let's Talk Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
31.56] Where DCLI stands on the controversial topic of the government regulation of chassis and the creation of national gray pools. “We “We bring specialization in a very important and historically over-looked asset, that really is a critical link in the supply chain.” 30.46] DCLI’s recent acquisition and the benefits that it will bring.
The Current State of the Shipping Capacity Crunch!
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
The shipping capacity crunch is not a new topic, but the end of 2017 is shaping up to reveal an unprecedented crunch, reports Chris Brady of Logistics Viewpoints. tracking demand and supplies indicate continuous growth within the trucking industry for at least the next year. Subscribe Here! Email Address.
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CSCMP Report all but Insists Shippers Move NOW on Logistics Automation
Supply Chain Collaborator
JULY 7, 2016
Adding to this are the estimated 80,000 surplus class 8 trucks Penske projects will be available over the coming 12 months and the current soft freight market which has been easing the driver shortage. Taken together with low fuel prices, trucking costs are significantly lower today than they were a year ago.
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Tom McLeod’s Published Predictions Parallel Our Own Prophecies
Supply Chain Collaborator
MARCH 27, 2017
Tom McLeod of the well-known eponymous logistics software provider published an interesting opinion piece in Transport Topics this week called, “Eight Predictions for Our Industry”. Mr. McLeod suggests that the best-managed trucking companies will thrive.
What You Need to Know About Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)!
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 9, 2021
Managing a fleet of trucks is not a simple job. There are more articles online regarding this topic, feel free to read them to learn more. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What are the Top 7 Trends in Last Mile Logistics? Electronic logging devices article and permission to publish here provided by Bailey Merton.
4 Indicators Suggesting Now’s the Time to Upgrade Your Logistics IT
Supply Chain Collaborator
OCTOBER 13, 2015
Driver Shortage Projected to Grow More Acute – Transport Topics. Transport Topics reports that fleet driver turnover is decreasing (meaning more drivers are staying put with their current employers) and that the American Trucking Association is telling its members to brace for a worse shortage in 2016.
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384: Show Me The Money: Why Women Need To Stop Working For Free
Let's Talk Supply Chain
JANUARY 8, 2024
Instead of featuring one woman in supply chain, we’re featuring three – and talking about a topic that affects us all. From truck drivers to CEOs, what these winners are doing matters to the future of all supply chains. In today’s episode of Women In Supply Chain, we’re doing things a little differently.
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The Road Ahead: Navigating Procurement Challenges with an Automotive Industry Expert
Arkestro
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
In this blog, Arkestro sat down with Jeoff Burris, the Founder and Principal of Advanced Purchasing Dynamics and Procure-Force solution team member, to get his thoughts on hot button topics such as: supply chain disruptions, quote fatigue, managing costs, and more – that are top of mind for automotive procurement teams.
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3 Transport Topics Headlines Validate the UltraShipTMS Approach
Supply Chain Collaborator
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
A recent issue of Transport Topics posited the following ideas in three separate articles. of Virginia noting “a pickup in demand for trailer and asset tracking from oil and gas companies in an effort to get better utilization from their fleet of trucks and more productivity from drivers.”.
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New Tech Bypasses FMCSA Regulations and Mitigates Capacity Challenges Too
Supply Chain Collaborator
APRIL 13, 2018
Catching an angry earful at a recent industry event where carriers and truck drivers gathered for the opportunity to voice their frustrations directly with him, FMCSA chief Ray Martinez listened intently and sympathized, but made no promises to change the newly implemented ELD mandate and Hours of Service regulations. Here’s the story.
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Are We Facing the End of Supply Chain Management?
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Automation is one of the hotter topics in the supply chain community – as it is across the entire economy. Automation has eliminated a number of blue-collar supply chain jobs in warehouses and distribution centres, and driverless trucks stand to transform the logistics field, eliminating the need for millions of truck drivers.
Revolutionizing Warehouses with Robotics: A New Era of Efficiency
SCMDOJO
MARCH 25, 2024
Thanks to their capability to orient themselves in complicated environments and move complex payloads, automated lift trucks have an undisputed competitive value in the warehousing market. By the way, if you happen to need assistance with writing on this topic, you can always turn to a reliable thesis writing company.
Mindy Davis on Opening Doors for Women in Supply Chain
Let's Talk Supply Chain
JANUARY 24, 2023
scheduling trucks and warehouse operators until the shift change at 3 p.m. I knew the topic, but I still studied, worked with a speaking coach, watched videos, connected with mentors and other successful leaders, and practiced my talking points repeatedly and in front of a mirror. My day started at 4:30 a.m.,
What Exactly is Freight Consolidation?
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 19, 2020
Despite the state of the economy, trucking volumes are still up 25% year-over-year in July 2020. Supply chains across the U.S. are experiencing the stresses of trying to fill orders and comply with mandates affecting travel, driver hours and person-to-person contact. Steps in applying forecasting to consolidate and de-consolidate Freight.
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It’s Time to Squeeze the Efficiency from Logistics with TMS
Supply Chain Collaborator
AUGUST 9, 2017
First, the bad news. Transport Topics reports, “American Trucking Association predicts that freight volumes across all modes will grow by 2.8% So, how’s a shipper supposed to overcome the structural obstacles to cost-effective, efficient transportation logistics beyond what he’s already doing with his TMS? this year and then 3.4%
Three Reasons Food Shippers NEED to Automate Transportation Processes Now
Supply Chain Collaborator
JULY 6, 2015
Bud Rodowick, Strategic Relations executive with Thermo King published an op-ed in Transport Topics reporting on the nearing implementation of the USDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act. In an environment where trucking capacity is about as hard to come by as it has ever been, shippers need an advantage they can rely on.
An Interview on How to Use Technology to Prepare for Unexpected Disruption with Anand Singh
HICX
MARCH 16, 2023
He was managing a small fleet of two trucks serving their most important clients, including Unilever. This led us onto the topic of how to get the most out of technology. Anand started working in Procurement and Supply Chain at an early age in his family business. The impact of Industry 4.0
The State of S&OP according to 7 Thought Leaders
Supply Chain Trend
JUNE 16, 2017
S&OP continuous to be a popular topic that remains high on the agenda of executives. We will see customers sharing demand changes, logistics individuals updating port, rail, and truck backups, supply or commodity disruptions, total cost of ownership changes through the entire supply chain, and much more.
Top 20 Verified Supply Chain Experts You Can Hire
SCMDOJO
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
One of his remarkable projects has been about sustainable solutions (Road to train for heavy trucks). Mayank is one of the best supply chain experts who is offering his consultancy services for any relevant topic to his field and expertise. His variety of courses are available at SCMDOJO Academy.
What are White Glove Services? All You Need to Know!
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 30, 2021
Packages are carefully placed on these containers and transported in purpose-built vehicles like climate-controlled trucks and padded vans with CCTV monitoring. They have custom boxes, special design crates, and corrugated containers that meet international shipping standards. Well-Trained Delivery Experts. Author Picture: Here.
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Supply Chain Collaboration – The New Way to Drive Value!
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 10, 2018
Supply chain collaboration is a hot topic today and no wonder: companies that collaborate effectively across the supply chain have enjoyed dramatic reductions in inventories and costs, together with improvements in speed, service levels, and customer satisfaction. Subscribe Here! Email Address. How to overcome these potential conflicts?
Unlocking Innovation from Your Supply Chain – Lessons from Formula 1 Racing
ivalua
MARCH 13, 2019
Meritor, an industry leading manufacturer of heavy axles and brakes for heavy trucks and an Ivalua customer, rapidly accelerated New Product Introduction (NPI) resulting in significant stock appreciation relative to competitors. All spend (direct, indirect, tooling) managed in a single platform, as well as all supplier management processes.
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