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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
Fleet Management
Ryder Assesses Economic Impacts of Converting to Commercial EV
Women in Supply Chain
Uber Freight's Olivia Hu to Lead Panel Discussion at 2024 Women in Supply Chain Forum
Fleet Management
AI-Based Yard, Timeslot Management Software
Trucking
China's Container Prices Experience Rising Volatility
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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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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Fleet Management
4 Strategies to Help Fortify Against Supply Chain Disruptions
These four tactics can help you take proactive steps to be better positioned to handle any challenges or disruptions during peak season and beyond.
Fleet Management
North American Transborder Freight up 7.5%
Recent data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reveals North American transborder freight was up 7.5% in February 2024 from February 2023.
Fleet Management
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Underscores Critical Importance of Modernizing Interstate Highways
From 2022-2050, freight moved annually in the United States by trucks is expected to increase 93% in value (inflation-adjusted dollars) and 47% by weight. U.S. business logistics costs reached $2.3 trillion in 2022, representing 9.1% of U.S. GDP.
Sustainability
Alexis Asks: Safer Trucking for Future Drivers
Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain. Campaigns like Distracted Driver Awareness Month further the importance of staying focused and alert at all times while behind the wheel.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
What Shippers Need to Know: Why Emissions is Key to Sustainability
Measuring and understanding scope 3 emissions takes time and a trusted partner, and reducing emissions tends to require more long-term solutions.
Fleet Management
Transition to BEV for Long-Haul Trucking to Cost $1T: ATRI Research
While both renewable diesel and battery electric vehicle pathways have implementation costs, a new report from ATRI concludes that relying on BEV to decrease CO2 emissions is nearly six times more expensive than RD.
Fleet Management
Diesel Prices Put Shippers Conditions in Negative Territory
FTR’s January Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) fell into negative territory in February for the first time since September 2023.
Trucking
Geopolitical Volatility Prompts Elevated Container Leasing Rates
A year-to-date (YTD) analysis of global container leasing transactions by Container xChange shows a notable uptick in average rates since the beginning of 2024, indicating an uptick in demand for container leasing services,
Last-Mile
Why Software Solutions are the Key for Delivery Success
This is the year for delivery software and technology is only going to continue to improve and drive growth for businesses and consumers.
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See how Syfan delivers your shipment fresh!
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Fleet Management
EVs Signal a New Shipper-Carrier Frontier
Commercial electric vehicles (EVs) are poised to transform supply chain management, fueled by shipper sustainability goals, technological vehicle advancements and regulatory pressures
COLD CHAIN
Refrigerated Truckload Rates Fell in March
Spot truckload rates continued to slide in March as demand for trucking services moved toward typical seasonal levels, reported DAT Freight & Analytics.
Trucking
Global Trade Activity Indicates Rebound in Demand for Manufactured Goods
New data from Tradeshift's Q1 Index of Global Trade Health paints an encouraging picture for global trade, with robust growth observed in China and the United States, alongside indications of a rebound in global demand for manufactured goods.
3PL/4PL
Safeguarding Platform to Help Combat Fraud in Transportation and Logistics
Descartes Systems Group developed Descartes MacroPoint FraudGuard to help freight brokers, 3PLs and shippers identify and prevent fraudulent activities related to carrier information, load tracking, and shipment status.
Carbon Footprint
EV Roaming Hubs
SolidRoam built an electric vehicle (EV) roaming hub product that connects EV charging providers to each other through only a single connection point. This scalable, flexible, and modular software effectively “democratizes” the charge hub.
Fleet Management
Carrier Sourcing to Revolutionize Freight Brokerage Operations
Trucker Tools launched Carrier Sourcing, which empower freight brokers to source and vet new carriers with unparalleled confidence.
Fleet Management
Fuel Costs Could Remain Drag on Trucking Conditions
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) for February fell to -5.31 from January’s reading of -1.41. A sharp increase in diesel prices was the principal factor in the deterioration in market conditions for carriers.
Fleet Management
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Results in Severe Rating for Atlantic Ocean
Index data from ITS Logistics reflects the considerable demand shifts for the Ports of Norfolk, New York, and New Jersey due to the recent Francis Scott Key Bridge damage.
Fleet Management
LTL and Truckload Rates Hold Steady
In parcel, the index shows the effect of fuel surcharge increases and other accessorial changes to drive net rate growth in Q1 and Q2 2024, despite limited overall demand.
Trucking
LogiNext Transforms Driver Well-being and Operational Efficiency
The introduction of this feature is aimed at enhancing the financial well-being of drivers worldwide while ensuring maximum operational efficiency for the organizations.
Automation
Logistics Managers' Index Shows Optimism Toward Future of Logistics, Despite Transportation Prices on the Rise
This is the seventh time in the last eight months that the LMI has shown expansion. This growth is driven by the buildup of inventories, the subsequent tightening of warehousing, and the ongoing slow yet steady recovery in transportation.