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The Next ‘Everything Shortage’ is Coming. Are You Planning for It?
Is another “everything shortage” looming? Some signs point to yes — but our industry is much better prepared this time around.
Trucking
ChargePoint Announces Three Megawatt Charging Architecture
Rail & Intermodal
Potential Canadian Rail Strike Causes Increased Stress Along West Coast
Fleet Management
Unfavorable Freight Rates, Financing Costs to Negatively Impact Trucking Conditions
Automation
Outdoor Charger for Farms, Ports, Cargo Terminals and More
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Allianz Trade Study Finds 8 Out of 10 Companies Feel Confident About Exports
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Automation
The Resurgence of RFID: Alexis Asks
As technology continues to evolve, RFID is poised to develop into a synonymous player in the game of inventory management.
Mentorship Programs
Nominations Close June 7 for 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award
This award recognizes female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network. Submissions close June 7!
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Ocean Ports & Carriers
Pros to Know: ALOM's Rich Watson Talks Supplier Nearsourcing Initiative
Rich Watson, director of supply base for ALOM, was named one of our Top Procurement Pros award winners from this year’s Pros to Know award.
Fleet Management
AI-Based Technology to Enhance Next-Generation Safety Systems
PlusProtect is a scalable technology that allows global Tier 1 automotive suppliers and vehicle manufacturers to offer enhanced safety features in their next-generation safety systems.
Trucking
Building the Next Generation of Professional Truck Drivers
Trucking companies can start reaching younger audiences by making their presence known at high school and technical college career fairs, implementing training programs that target younger audiences.
Air Cargo
CargoAi Unveils Delivery Performance with New Feature
CargoAi’s latest online feature, CargoQUALITY, brings a unique, comprehensive overview to the international air cargo e-booking world.
Fleet Management
GEP Study Shows Global Supply Chains Operating at Close to Full Capacity
Improving activity across global supply chains are a direct result of healthier demand, which has picked up consistently in the year-to-date after considerable weakness in 2023.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Executives Invest Millions in Sustainability and AI-Driven Supply Chains
A majority (84%) of global businesses report experiencing supply chain disruptions within the last year, according to a new Blue Yonder study, and in the United States, that number was in line at 85%, down slightly from 87% in 2023 and 88% in 2022.
Sponsored
Average 26.73% MPG Gain Proven on Big Rig Engines with Trucking Tower
Trucking Tower guarantees at least a 10% fuel economy gain to demonstrate the breakthrough fuel efficiency and cost savings of using CyberFuels.
3PL/4PL
Shippers Forecast Stabilizing Market for Q3
The Q3 2024 index data reveals an optimistic outlook in business sentiment moderated by limited revenue growth expectations, according to BlueGrace Logistics.
Fleet Management
Descartes Data Shows Resilient Economy Despite Global Instability
In April, U.S. container import volumes increased 3% from March and 9.3% when compared to the same month last year, consistent with a strong and resilient economy in the face of global instability, according to data from Descartes Systems Group.
Procurement Software
Pros to Know: Blue Yonder's Ann Marie Jonkman Talks Educating Logistics Services Providers
Ann Marie Jonkman, senior director, global industry strategies for Blue Yonder, was named one of our Lifetime Achievement award winners from this year’s Pros to Know award.
Last-Mile
Uber Freight Data Reveals Resilient Economy, Stable Supply Chains
The freight market continues to remain stable and in shippers’ favor, according to recent data from Uber Freight. Consumer spending has recovered from a winter slowdown, and the manufacturing sector has expanded for the first time in 16 months.
Fleet Management
Ryder Assesses Economic Impacts of Converting to Commercial EV
Recent data from Ryder shows the annual total cost to transport by electric vehicle vs. diesel is estimated to increase across the board.
Women in Supply Chain
Uber Freight's Olivia Hu to Lead Panel Discussion at 2024 Women in Supply Chain Forum
Olivia Hu, head of autonomous trucking for Uber Freight, will join the session panel at this year's Women in Supply Chain Forum.
Fleet Management
Risk Management for Companies Dependent on Employee-Owned Vehicles
Motus launches the Motus Protect to help companies identify and address potential liability from employees driving their own cars to do their jobs.
Fleet Management
AI-Based Yard, Timeslot Management Software
INFORM launched its yard and timeslot management system SYNCROSUPPLY, an artificial intelligence (AI)-based yard and timeslot management software system that optimizes incoming and outgoing material deliveries at industrial facilities.
Trucking
China's Container Prices Experience Rising Volatility
Container prices in China are experiencing significant volatility, with rates changing rapidly within just a few days.
Supply Chain Visibility
OneRail Launches Inventory Visibility Solution to Combat Shrinkage
OneRail announces the launch of a new Inventory Visibility solution within its cloud-based platform to address the growing challenge of product shrinkage that shippers face.
3PL/4PL
C.H. Robinson Implements AI to Automate Transactions
C.H. Robinson announced plans to automate transactions, breaking a long-standing barrier to automation and giving shippers who use email the same speed-to-market as shippers who are more digitally connected.
Last-Mile
10% Lift in Conversion Rates When Retailers Offer Faster Deliveries
Brands that offer fast delivery options (same day, next day, or within two days) experience improved outcomes -- Two-day or faster delivery options are correlated with a 10.5% uplift in conversion rates and an 8.9% increase in repeat purchases.
Retail
E-Commerce Study Shows Online Buying Grows but Consumers Still Face Delivery Problems
Nearly 39% of respondents to a Descartes study made more online purchases in the period surveyed this year compared to last year, and 57% made purchases in at least one new product category this year.
Fleet Management
ChargePoint, CBRE Report Shows 64% Increase in Workplace EV Charger Demand
Data from recent ChargePoint and CBRE study underscores the need for more electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in workplace settings.
Women in Supply Chain
Women in Supply Chain: Candor Expedite's Nicole Glenn Talks Transforming the Logistics Industry
Nicole Glenn, founder and CEO of Candor Expedite and Supply & Demand Chain Executive's 2023 overall Pros to Know award winner, was named one of Food Logistics' and Supply & Demand Chain Executive's 2023 Women in Supply Chain award winners.
3PL/4PL
Rate and Performance Benchmarking Tool for Freight Shippers
DAT Freight & Analytics introduced DAT iQ Benchmark, an update to its transportation rate and data analytics service for freight shippers.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Freight Report Highlights Resilient Asia-Pacific Markets Despite Global Challenges
Dimerco's latest freight report for April-May showcases a robust resilience across air and ocean freight markets despite the many global challenges.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
The Dali Ship Collison & the Future of Baltimore’s Supply Chain
Above all, it is imperative for supply chain stakeholders to remain agile in responding to changing circumstances to ensure continuity during such unexpected events.
Automation
The Past, Present and Future of AI in Transportation and Logistics
As AI and related technologies continue to mature and more AI success stories in T&L emerge, decision makers are quickly running out of excuses not to explore these solutions.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Hapag-Lloyd Launches Dry Container Tracking Product
Customers can now enjoy full transparency on the location of their shipments – from the start of transportation until the arrival at the destination.
Air Cargo
Air Cargo Posts Fourth Month of Double-Digit Growth
Global cross-border trade and industrial production increased by 1.2% and 1.6%, respectively, in February.
Trucking
Pros to Know: XPO’s Kevin Flynn Talks Collaboration and Teamwork
Kevin Flynn, VP, national sales of XPO, was named one of the Top Shippers for this year’s Pros to Know award.
Clean Energy
Stalling EV Adoption is Making Supply Chains More Complex
As the market continues to evolve, those companies that can effectively harness the power of data and analytics will be best positioned to thrive as EV adoption takes hold.