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July 15, 2011
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Emerging Technologies
Google Leans into Supply Chain Tech with Digital Twin
Big players like Google come to the supply chain with new solutions to help mitigate disruption, as the industry becomes top of mind.
Fleet Management
Costs for Fleet Maintenance and Repair Rise in First Half of 2021
Labor costs for repair and maintenance increased 2.6% between the first and second quarters in 2021 and overall parts costs increased by 2.8%.
Training/Onboarding
Combatting the Supply Chain Shortage: Where Do We Go From Here?
Focusing on what can be controlled through a combination of decreasing the skills gap and focusing on efficiencies within their own plants, manufacturers will be in a better position to combat the supply chain shortage both at a talent and industry level.
Trucking
96% of Truck Drivers Feel Appreciated in Their Job
According to the survey, over half of drivers (56%) noted that they feel proud to deliver essential goods and services to fellow Americans.
3PL/4PL
What the Clean Label Trend Means for 3PLs
Clean label products increase in the food industry, as consumers look for healthier products. But what does this mean for the 3PLs that transport them?
Emerging Technologies
New Patent Drives Freight Capacity Visibility
VuTrans earns a patent for a new solution to identify and match freight capacity, pushing for greater visibility in logistics.
Transportation
L.I.N.K. Live: Supply Chain Trends with Mark Baxa, President & CEO of CSCMP
Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive editors sit down with Mark Baxa, president and CEO of CSCMP, to talk supply chain trends, technologies and challenges and more.
Fleet Management
Inventory Challenges Force Fleets to Hold onto Current Trucks Longer
Driver retention was the third-largest motivator to replace aging trucks, and in addition to new equipment, compensation and driver benefits were also listed as beneficial for driver retention.
Transportation
L.I.N.K. | DDI Founder Explains the Surge in Female Drivers
Women in trucking is becoming more commonplace as the industry modernizes.
Worker Safety
7 Ways to Protect Fleet Carriers from Rising Risk
The following best practices serve as lessons learned from nuclear verdicts involving truck drivers.
Supply Chain Visibility
Supply Chain Executives Implementing Warehouse Visibility Solutions
Many leading supply chain experts have found that continuous improvement processes needs their own continuous improvement.
Fleet Management
Logistics Communication Software Improves Shipping and Receiving Efficiency From Afar
This secure, cloud-based system minimizes face-to-face interactions while improving shipping and receiving efficiency with automated, real-time messaging between freight carriers and a facility’s logistics office.
Trucking
Electric Truck Refrigeration Technology Providers Zero-Emission Performance
The Supra zero-emission, engineless technology can be applied to battery electric vehicles or run autonomously with conventional engine-driven trucks.
3PL/4PL
Combat Reduced Shipping Margins Caused by Freight Volatility
Business intelligence and efficient communication across vendors and internal departments can help facilitate adjustments to reduce margin erosion.
Supply Chain Visibility
VTS Rebrands to IntelliShift Following Large Investment
The IntelliShift name expands to take over the entirety of parent company VTS, following $70 million in investment earlier this summer.
Automation
Over 139,000 Highly Automated Commercial Vehicles Expected to Ship Globally in 2026
These vehicle shipments will rise worldwide by 186% from 2024 to 2026.
AI/AR
Zebra Makes Third AI Acquisition in 2 Years
Zebra Technologies moves further into the artificial intelligence space with its acquisition of atuit.ai.
Trucking
The Right Size Matters
Now would be a good time to look at both asset mix and asset utilization to ensure you have the right assets properly assigned to routes and are not overusing some assets while underutilizing others.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Cargo Movements Threatened by Worsening Inland Congestion
The capacity/volume mismatch between maritime ports and overland transport could get worse in the weeks and months ahead, setting the stage for another breaking point in supply chains.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
How Combating Port Congestion Can Impact Global Supply Chains
As ports continue to grow their intake capacities, it is essential that they adopt leading-edge technologies that provide increased asset visibility.
Fleet Management
Johnsonville Sausage Launches New Logistics Business
This new venture will make Johnsonville's fleet back-haul capacity available for other food and beverage manufacturers.
3PL/4PL
3PLs Keep on Truckin’: Digitizing the Pickup and Delivery Process
Will Chu, CEO of Vector, says that in order to create a more resilient fleet, 3PLs will have to figure out ways to improve their transportation and logistics systems.
Agriculture
Argentina to Experience Drop in Crops
Adding to the growing list of shortages the food supply chain must watch out for is Argentina's likely drop in corn and soy throughout the next two months.
Carbon Footprint
Sustainability Program Helps Shippers and Carriers Build Sustainable Supply Chains
The program is on target to reduce carbon emissions by over 300,000 metric tons this year.
