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Fleet Management
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.
Risk/Compliance
How ID Verification Can Combat Cargo Theft
Micro-Fulfillment
5 Best Practices to Start Successful Micro-Fulfillment Centers
Risk/Compliance
Steps to Mitigate Risk in Cargo Theft
Mentorship Programs
Women in Supply Chain: Manifest's Katie Date Talks Bringing Together Women in Supply Chain
AI/AR
Leveraging Diverse Generational Skills for AI-Driven Logistics Success
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Ocean Ports & Carriers
How Baltimore Bridge Collapse Continues to Impact Shipments
Baltimore is running out of freight to pick up due to the lack of inbound shipments, so the containers at port have been sitting for a while.
Warehousing
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!
Webinars
SCN Summit: State of the Supply Chain
June 4, 2024
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Register now to hear from experts about the State of Today’s Supply Chains through topics revolve around Warehouse Automation, Generative AI, Automation, Electrification, Company Culture and more.
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Fleet Management
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.
Risk/Compliance
How ID Verification Can Combat Cargo Theft
By implementing advanced ID verification processes, businesses can ascertain and authenticate the identities of drivers and personnel involved at every stage of logistics operations.
Robotics
Industrial Robot for Complex Environments
Pudu Robotics launched its first robot designed specifically for industrial applications.
Fleet Management
Fleet Driver Mobile App to Streamline Charging Access
Synop launched its new Fleet Driver Mobile App, which will provide managed access charging functionality to electric vehicle (EV) fleets to further streamline EV charge management and revolutionize depot charging.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
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.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
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,
Featured Videos
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Women in Supply Chain: ALOM's Lisa Dolan Challenges Conferences to Make a Stage for Diverse Panelists
Lisa Dolan, VP of supply chain strategy for ALOM, served as Supply & Demand Chain Executive's overall Pros to Know winner in 2019. Since then, she continues to challenge organizations to step up and host more diverse panelists.
Cold Storage
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: Ndustrial's Charles Tuck Talks Carbon Neutrality in Cold Storage
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain and Pros to Know: Container Maintenance, Marino Group's David Miller Talks Worker Safety
Food Safety
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: PLM FLeet's Don Durm Details Food Safety Best Practices
Automation
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: enVista's Thomas Stretar Talks Warehouse Automation
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Women in Supply Chain: Ship4wd's Carmit Glik Details Why Small Businesses Make the World go 'Round
Micro-Fulfillment
5 Best Practices to Start Successful Micro-Fulfillment Centers
With proper planning, resources, and technology, businesses can service customer needs, achieve profitability, and reduce delivery times at the same time.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
How Baltimore Bridge Collapse Continues to Impact Shipments
Baltimore is running out of freight to pick up due to the lack of inbound shipments, so the containers at port have been sitting for a while.
Emerging Technologies
Parts-as-a-Service Solutions Uses Machine Health to Predict Shutdown Before it Occurs
Augury partnered with DSV to introduce a new Parts-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution that uses machine health to predict machine faults before they occur.
AI/AR
EROAD Incorporates Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service to Accelerate Product Development
EROAD Limited announced plans to develop new products and features using Microsoft’s generative AI to deliver innovative user experiences.
Risk/Compliance
Steps to Mitigate Risk in Cargo Theft
Trust and cross-industry cooperation, in addition to utilizing prevention methods informed by data, will best position organizations to efficiently maintain risk mitigation against rising threats such as theft.
Mentorship Programs
Women in Supply Chain: Manifest's Katie Date Talks Bringing Together Women in Supply Chain
Katie Date, SVP of industry relations and strategic initiatives at Manifest: The Future of Logistics, was the keynote speaker at Food Logistics' and Supply & Demand Chain Executive's 2023 Women in Supply Chain Forum.
AI/AR
AI Perception Software for Next-Generation Vehicles
Plus launched PlusVision, artificial intelligence (AI) perception software designed to be used in advanced safety systems, ADAS applications, and higher levels of autonomy.
Last-Mile
AxleHire Rebrands as Jitsu
AxleHire rebranded to Jitsu, signaling the determination to help brands improve the doorstep delivery experience, build customer loyalty, and drive greater customer lifetime value.
Trucking
Penske’s AI Platform to Deliver Real-Time Insight into Fleet Performance
Penske Truck Leasing unveiled Catalyst AI, an artificial intelligence (AI) platform that delivers real-time insight into fleet performance.
Warehousing
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!
Cold Storage
Lineage Logistics Rebrands to Lineage
Lineage Logistics officially rebranded, changing its name from Lineage Logistics to Lineage.
AI/AR
Leveraging Diverse Generational Skills for AI-Driven Logistics Success
The next five years represent a unique moment of generational equilibrium when all these qualities will co-exist in the logistics workforce. This is a golden opportunity that the industry should seize.
Supply Chain Visibility
Reshaping Supply Chain Strategy Will Help Outpace Disruption
From network diversification to the adoption of GenAI, the latest Gartner research offers industry predictions to help companies develop organizational skills and secure new energy sources.
Trucking
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.
Supply Chain Visibility
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.
Webinars
SCN Summit: State of the Supply Chain
June 4, 2024
Register
Register now to hear from experts about the State of Today’s Supply Chains through topics revolve around Warehouse Automation, Generative AI, Automation, Electrification, Company Culture and more.
AI/AR
Leveraging AI and Automation in Food Logistics for Seamless Operations
The strategic application of AI and automation in inventory management and demand forecasting represents significant opportunities for the food logistics supply chain. Here's how.
Emerging Technologies
Drone-Powered Inferred Case Count and Location Occupancy Capabilities
Gather AI announced two new capabilities -- inferred case counting and location occupancy -- designed to enable warehouses to get automated, digitized counts and location utilization reports.
Cold Chain
IoT Technology for Reefer Trailer Temperature Monitoring
The LoRa ATL-1 wireless temperature monitoring system from Wireless Links allows for a simple plug-and-play setup that is easily scalable for cold rooms and refrigerated trailers.
Agriculture
EUDR Solutions Enable Businesses to Navigate EU Regulation on Deforestation
KOLTIVA launched its EUDR Solutions, tailored for businesses seeking EUDR compliance.
AI/AR
AI-Powered Planning Tool for Shipping Liners
Bearing AI launched an AI-powered Deployment Planner to help liners better balance the complexities of environmental compliance with increasing demand for quicker transportation of goods and the need to meet profitability goals.
AI/AR
4 Ways to Make AI Work for Food Suppliers
Navigating the sea of AI service providers, choosing the right solution and getting up and running as quickly and smoothly as possible comes down to these four steps.
Automation
54% of Supply Chain and Logistics Operations Prioritize Automation to Mitigate Workforce Shortages
The top technology choices in the study were delivery route optimization (54%) and driver mobile productivity (45%) solutions. For knowledge workers, the top technology choice in the study was real-time shipment tracking (53%).
Risk/Compliance
Escalating Middle East Tensions Trigger Surge in Freight Rates
As the situation unfolds in the Middle East, stakeholders are closely monitoring developments and preparing for potential impacts on global trade and shipping markets.