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Last-Mile
How Shippers Can Stay Proactive During Active Hurricane Season
In the wake of natural disasters, logistics teams are on the front lines of recovery, whether it’s quickly diverting supplies to communities in need or rerouting journeys to ensure shipments are completed safely. Here's why shippers must stay proactive.
Fleet Management
Geotab's Advanced Collision Detection Technology Enhances Fleet Safety
Software Solutions
Geotab's Advanced Collision Detection Technology Enhances Fleet Safety
Rail & Intermodal
Canadian Railway Strike Poses Threat to Global Supply Chain
Material Handling Equipment
CM Labs Launches Forklift Safety Simulation Training Solution
Risk/Compliance
Cargo Thieves Becoming More Discriminatory in Shipment Targets: CargoNet
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3PL/4PL
Streamlined Practices for Cross-Border Logistics
Cross-border trade has become a cornerstone of economic growth around the world. Still, navigating the complexities of international logistics can be a daunting task.
Emerging Technologies
Emerging Technologies Reshaping the Future of Supply Chain
These disruptive technologies are altering the way organizations do business. They’re creating alternative means of connecting data, providing visibility, enforcing safety and more.
Warehousing
Shattering Glass Ceilings at This Year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum
Register today for this year's Women in Supply Chain Forum, scheduled for Nov. 12-13 in Atlanta.
Latest
Material Handling Equipment
Crown’s New Series Turret Truck Reinforces Operator Safety
Crown Equipment Corporation announced Crown TSP 1000/1500 Series very narrow-aisle turret truck, which features the Gena operating system to reinforce operator safety, enhance lift truck performance, simplify truck-to-operator communication and more.
Risk/Compliance
Hurricane Beryl Projected to Cause up to $32B in Damage: AccuWeather
AccuWeather’s preliminary estimate of the total damage and economic loss from Hurricane Beryl sits at $28-32 billion.
Trucking
Driving Risk Per Vehicle Increased in 2023: Lytx Report
Notable findings from this year’s Lytx report highlights the importance of knowing how to drive safely, as well as the understanding of the risks associated with when and where to drive.
Risk/Compliance
10 Easy Tips to Increase Warehouse Safety
In order to help facility management professionals, here are 10 tips to improve safety, which can be implemented separately or together for even greater effectiveness.
Automation
Warehouse Automation to Improve Warehouse Safety
Food Logistics talks exclusively with Darrell Hinnant, commercial director, emerging technologies, Yale Lift Truck Technologies, about how warehouse automation helps companies mitigate risk and improve safety in the warehouse.
Rail & Intermodal
Potential Canadian Rail Strike Causes Increased Stress Along West Coast
The potential Canadian rail strike is causing more stress to West Coast shippers forced to divert containers to avoid potential operational issues, according to recent data from ITS Logistics.
Expert Columnists
The Impact of Exosuits on Safety
It is becoming clear that exos—when well-implemented—have the potential to significantly enhance the supply chain.
Software Solutions
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
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.
Fleet Management
Safer Trucking for Future Drivers: Alexis Asks
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.
Automation
Loading Dock Communication System
APS Resource introduced the APS&GO 2.0 loading dock communication system.
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.
Rail & Intermodal
Biden-Harris Final Rule on Train Crew Size Safety Requirements to Improve Rail Safety
The new rule enhances safety in the rail industry by generally requiring and emphasizing the importance and necessity of a second crewmember on all trains.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain and Pros to Know: Container Maintenance, Marino Group's David Miller Talks Worker Safety
David Miller, senior director of Container Maintenance Corporation and The Marino Group, was named one of our Rising Star award winners from this year’s Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award and Pros to Know award.
Worker Safety
Software and Data Analytics Platform to Improve Worker Safety
Verve Motion introduced Verve Logic, a software and data analytics platform that seamlessly integrates into its wearable robotics SafeLift exosuit to pinpoint critical areas that pose injury risks to industrial workers as they work.
Retention
Frontline Workers Express Concern Over Raises, Equipment Reliability, Mental Health: Study
Increased concerns about "pay" and "equipment reliability" reflect the evolving priorities and challenges faced by drivers, according to survey results presented by WorkHound.
Worker Safety
How Supply Chain Organizations Leverage Data Analytics to Improve Risk Management for Transportation Fleets
Leveraging data analytics through the implementation of advanced safety technologies and telematics are emerging as a comprehensive solution.
Trucking
Clarience Technologies Acquires Safe Fleet
Clarience Technologies acquired Safe Fleet, reinforcing the company’s mission to bring total visibility to transportation by providing technologies that enhance safety, security and productivity for customers across the industry.
Regulations
Real-Time, On-Site Digital ID Solution Minimizes Risk in Supply Chain
Trustd released Secure Collect, designed to provide shippers — and any verified entity within the supply chain — with complete transparency on exactly who’s collecting and carrying their freight.
Worker Safety
Half of U.S. Workers Consider Pay Cut to Work for Employer with Better Safety Culture: Study
Almost half of all those surveyed said they’d at least consider a pay cut to go to an employer with a better culture of workplace safety.
Worker Safety
Frontline Workers Have Greater Mental Health Needs, Yet Less Likely to Seek Help
Despite having more demanding roles tied to a higher degree of stress, frontline workers are less aware of employer mental wellbeing benefits.
Risk/Compliance
Fraud Protection Tool to Combat Re-Brokering, Identity Fraud
QuikSkope, a fraud protection tool securing the chain of custody for brokers, carriers, and shippers, emerged from stealth mode.
Worker Safety
Norfolk Southern, BLET, SMART-TD to Launch Pilot Railroad Safety Program
Under the one-year C3RS pilot, covered NS employees can report safety concerns with the certainty that such reports will not result in discipline.
Worker Safety
Free Alerts System Delivers Driver Safety Alerts to CDL Drivers
Drivewyze Free is a free service that uses telematics devices, tablets and smartphones to deliver in-cab safety alerts and advisories to fleets and drivers.
Emerging Technologies
Top 5 Articles of the Year: 2023
Thank you for your continued readership in 2023. Here are the Top 5 most viewed articles from the year.
Worker Safety
Why Frontline Workers Prioritize Safety Over Salary
Most workers aren’t jumping at bigger salaries if it means a bigger threat to their personal safety. Here's why.
Worker Safety
Drivers Second Most Likely Group to Experience Serious Injuries and Fatalities: ISN Study
The analysis of more than 127,000 recordable incidents from 2017-2022 showed nearly 24,000 serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs), including more than 20,000 hospitalizations, 3,154 amputations and 871 fatalities.
Risk/Compliance
A 3-Step Plan to Make Food Supply Chains Safer
By taking a tech-powered approach to improving worker safety, business leaders can create a safer experience for all stakeholders in the food supply chain.
Fleet Management
How DVIRs are Crucial to a Safe, Reliable Fleet
A big part of being a safe carrier is ensuring that your vehicles are free from damage, defects or deficiencies before they leave the yard. That’s where the Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) comes in.
AI/AR
Proprietary AI Engine to Better Manage Worksite Safety
InsightAI is a proprietary generative AI engine that uses AI to analyze data sets to classify and extract information based on identified patterns and themes.