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July 15, 2011
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3PL/4PL
Inventory, Risk Management Most Important Factors for 3PL
A new report from 3PL Central emphasizes the importance of inventory and risk management for greater demand planning throughout 2022.
Trucking
Virtual Reality Simulation Helps Train Heavy Goods Drivers
The VR simulations have been designed to make it easier for candidates to learn and practice some of the core skills required to acquire their HGV license.
Risk/Compliance
Port Congestion, Idle Trucks Present Rise in Cargo Theft
The largest rise in the methods and locations for cargo theft was from facilities, such as traditional warehouses and depots where containers and trailers are being held awaiting collection.
Trucking
Anticipate Increased Shipping Volumes in 2022
37% of all respondents struggled with capacity challenges within their supply chain in 2021 compared to 25% that reported issues in 2020, and over half experienced delays with truckload shipments in 2021 compared to 42% in 2020.
Risk/Compliance
Ocean Freight Bottlenecks, Increased Regulations Pose as Top Supply Chain Risks for 2022
Worldwide water instability ranked as the No. 1 supply chain risk, with two-thirds of the global population set to face water shortages by 2025.
Software Solutions
Intelligent Enterprise Technology Syncs Freight Operations
Leveraging smart capture technology and GPS tagging, the product quickly and accurately captures data while simultaneously increasing end-to-end visibility.
Supply Chain Visibility
How Supply Chains Win in 2022
Supply chain disruptions are real and here to stay. Now, it’s time to learn from previous mistakes, amp up that cutting-edge technology and get ahead of the disruptions so that the daily news cycle can tell a better story of how supply chains won in 2022.
3PL/4PL
A Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Checklist
Many shippers are turning to less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping methods as a creative and flexible solution that provides retailers and supply chain operators with an efficient avenue to get their products into the hands of their customers on time.
Transportation
How Food and Beverage Businesses Can Mitigate the Driver Shortage and Supply Chain Crisis in 2022
COVID-19 showed that many companies are not fully aware of the threats that can arise to their relationships with partners. Fortunately, many modern technologies can increase the transparency of operations throughout the supply chain.
3PL/4PL
Delivering Cold Chain Logistics Solutions in a Demanding Market
Trademark Transportation is a 3PL that has been making and keeping promises that maximize efficiencies since first opening its doors in 1983.
Emerging Technologies
Batteries Get Smaller and More Durable in Warehousing
Imprint Energy revealed a new battery generation at a much thinner level with greater durability for environments in extreme temperatures. The advancement is indicative of the growth of technology capability in the warehouse.
Supply Chain Visibility
Data, Inventory Management Merge in Foodservice Move
More mergers and acquisitions pop up in the supply chain industry with Meal Ticket and MarketMan merger. The move brings together complementary technology for a stronger future in foodservice supply chains.
Cold Storage
Secure, 24/7 Contactless Delivery Directly to Consumers’ Doorsteps
Early last year, Walmart and HomeValet partnered to pilot temperature-controlled Home Valet-powered smart box technology for consumers to properly store the refrigerated and frozen foods and beverages received from grocery delivery.
AI/AR
Data Monitoring Tapped for Insurance Capabilities
The rising costs of insurance for carriers prompts tech companies like Overhaul to partner with insurance companies to use data to lower premium costs.
Supply Chain Education
L.I.N.K. Educate | Panasonic Offers Hands-On Learning for Students
Panasonic process automation business head explains the company's special partnership with a local community college for a hands-on learning process.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Explaining the Logistics Behind Supply Chains
One simple display of a ship was all it took to explain today’s supply chain crisis. Here's why.
Software & Technology
New Partnership Aims to Predict Sales, Revenue Based on Weather
Weather is a significant impact in the supply chain, influencing sales and revenue in many ways the industry does not factor in. But a new Logility and Planalytics partnership uses weather data to drive sales.
Sustainability
L.I.N.K. | MIT Answers What is the Circular Economy
MIT's Sustainable Supply Chains Lab project manager Kellen Betts dives into the circular economy in the supply chain.
Waste Reduction
Food Waste Reduction Becomes Top Priority for Food Providers
A recent report from the EPA shows that the total United States food waste emits more greenhouse than 42 coal-fired plants. Smithfield Foods creates goal to reduce food waste by 50%.
3PL/4PL
5 Tips for Finding the Right Temperature-Controlled Logistics Vendor
Addressing logistics can feel like a Herculean task, but it doesn’t have to be with the right 3PL partner.
Warehousing
2022 State of the Supply Chain
Today's supply chains are in crisis mode, and industry experts are already anticipating struggles for 2022 into 2023. Download this FREE whitepaper and discover the opportunities and threats of the New Year.
Fleet Management
How Fleet-Powered Businesses Can Survive the Car Chip Shortage
To survive the chip shortage, fleet managers are removing the expenses of company-provided vehicles by reimbursing employees for the business use of assets that they likely already own.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles Delay Container Dwell Fee
The ports plan to charge ocean carriers $100 per container, increasing in $100 increments per container per day until the container leaves the terminal.
Sponsored
Delivering Cold Chain Logistics Solutions in a Volatile Market
Effectively dealing with cold chain logistics requires an experienced and skilled 3PL provider. Learn more about Trademark Transportation and how they overcome challenges.
