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Electrification
Driving Decarbonization Through Material Handling Electrification
Electrification is a realistic option to not only satisfy the business requirements and operational needs for increasingly heavy-duty applications, but also to help support decarbonization and sustainability initiatives.
Fleet Management
CARB Updates Incentive Plan for Fleets, Small Businesses Interested in Zero-Emissions Technology
Material Handling Equipment
Onboard Charging Solution for Lithium-ion Forklifts
Electrification
Overcoming EV Supply Chain Challenges Through Enhanced Visibility
Hiring
AutoScheduler Adds Vice President of Customer Success
Procurement Software
Pros to Know Award: Nominations Open
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Automation
SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain Kicks Off Dec. 3
SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain kicks off Dec. 3. Experts from PLM Fleet, Datex Corp. and Alteryx will talk about how to leverage clean technologies, warehouse management and analytics automation.
Automation
Fostering Agile Supply Chains with Data Analytics: Alexis Asks
Supply chain resiliency requires the ability to predict, prepare and act on insights before disruptions occur— this is no longer a luxury.
Procurement Software
Pros to Know Award: Nominations Open
This award recognizes influential individuals whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage. Submissions close Dec. 27.
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Electrification
On the Road to Electrification: Alexis Asks
A decade ago, electric cars were a revolution. Today, they're a norm, and the virality of electric options is becoming more common place in the supply chain, driven largely by sustainability efforts and cost analysis.
Fleet Management
ChargePoint Releases Low-Cost Commercial Vehicle Charging Solution
ChargePoint released a low-cost charging solution to enable more fleets to go electric.
Retention
Motiv Electric Trucks Appoints Desi Ujkashevic to Board of Directors
Personnel updates sees new appointments and promotions at Mytra, Motiv and more.
Fleet Management
How to Stay Ahead of Transportation Challenges in 2025
Now is the time to assess your readiness and build a network of resources that ensures your organization can face the unpredictable with confidence and resilience.
Electrification
Syncora Digital Manufacturing Platform to Spur EV Battery Manufacturing
Panasonic Connect North America announces the launch of the platform, an end-to-end manufacturing execution system (MES) solution designed to accelerate digital transformation of EV battery manufacturing in the U.S.
Manufacturing
Gov Newsom’s Veto of CARS Package Sends Automotive Manufacturers in Tailspin
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed the CARS (California Automotive Regulatory Standards) Package, sending the automotive manufacturing and regulatory space into a tailspin.
Fleet Management
California Greenhouse Gas Emissions Decline Across Most Sectors: CARB
2022 greenhouse gas emissions shows a drop across most sectors that is the equivalent of removing more than 2.2 million gasoline-powered cars off California’s roads for one year, according to a report released by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
Clean Energy
Creating the Blueprint for a Greener Supply Chain
The challenge in sustainability today is as nuanced as the technology available to improve sustainable practice and meet the growing needs of companies, regulations and consumers alike.
Fleet Management
Fleet Advantage’s EV Path Program Helps Heavy Duty Transportation Fleets Adopt Electric Vehicle Trucks
Fleet Advantage launched its new “EV Path” program designed specifically to support heavy duty fleet organizations in their transition to electric vehicle and alternative fuel trucks.
Fleet Management
ChargePoint’s AI Solution to Enhance Driver Support and Improve Network Reliability
ChargePoint announced an AI-powered driver support tool to rapidly accelerate the diagnosis and repair of charging stations in the field.
Packaging
Right Items, Right Box, Right Label: Packaging Compliance for E-Commerce
Understanding labeling requirements, working with trusted partners to ensure the safety of goods as they are shipped and adopting a sustainability strategy, e-commerce companies can ensure they are adhering to regulations.
Fleet Management
U.S. Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Investments, Jobs Continue to Grow
EV manufacturing investments over the last nine years has now reached $199 billion, and 63% of that came after passage of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Manufacturing
Motion to Purchase Industrial Products Distributor
Motion Industries signs a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the operating assets of Canadian-based LSI Supply Inc. and its sister company 273 Ontario (which trades as LSI).
3PL/4PL
Importers Continue Shift to Mexico Amid Political Changes: Study
Spurred by rising labor costs in Asia and ongoing trade disputes, Mexico continues to grow as a hub for manufacturing and commerce, and not just with the United States.
Fleet Management
ChargePoint Unveils Adaptable Charging Solution
ChargePoint Omni Port is an EV connector solution that ensures any electric vehicle (EV) can charge in any parking space, regardless of its connector type.
Automation
3 Steps Towards a Sustainable Warehouse: Alexis Asks
As the demand for sustainable practices grows, warehouses that invest in energy-efficient solutions and strategy will be better positioned to thrive. Here are 3 steps to take you in that direction.
Fleet Management
Nearshoring, Electrification, Freight Fraud Main Challenges for North American Transportation: Trimble Study
The growing importance of Mexico as a source of U.S. imports, sustainability and the electrification of trucking, California’s AB5 bill and freight fraud rank as the top trends and challenges for North American transportation.
Hiring
Stoecklin Expands North American Team to Enhance Service and Support
Personnel updates sees new appointments at Saddle Creek, Nopetro Energy and more.
Retail
Warehouse on Wheels Streamlines Supply Chain Issues with Mobile Storage Solutions
Warehouse on Wheels (WOW) assists companies with streamlining their operational needs when it counts the most: at a moment’s notice.
Fleet Management
Nearshoring Becomes Growing Interest in U.S. for Manufacturing in Mexico
A new study by Flatworld Solutions reveals a significant and sustained increase in interest in manufacturing in Mexico over the past five years.
Risk/Compliance
Resilinc Data Reveals Supply Chain Disruptions Are Up 30%
From January through June, Resilinc's EventWatchAI platform reported a total of 10,629 supply chain disruptions, with the Life Sciences, Healthcare, General Manufacturing, High-Tech and Automotive industries bearing the brunt of the impact.
Carbon Footprint
Decarbonizing Road Freight with Renewable Diesel
Companies across the freight industry can do their part to foster renewable fuel procurement by establishing supply chains and promoting the environmental benefits of RD to customers and partners.
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.
Procurement Software
Enhancing Supply Chain Performance with Sustainable Procurement
Embracing sustainable procurement practices is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a strategic move that can lead to long-term success and competitiveness in the market.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Rising U.S. Imports Drive Increased Activity in Container Trading Market
The container (shipping) traders and leasing companies in the United States are witnessing fierce competition and holding up of inventories due to price pressures, according to new research from Container xChnage.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
China Container Prices Double, Leasing Rates Triple
This uptick in leasing rates offers positive impact to U.S. retail trends on China container demand.
Fleet Management
U.S. Truck Fleets Continue Turnover to Near-Zero Emission Internal Combustion Engines: Study
Gasoline, diesel, natural gas and propane continue to be the primary fuel and technology choices for U.S. commercial trucks, with the population of advanced technology near-zero emissions diesels increasing 4% over 2022.
Carbon Footprint
Raw Material Demand for EVs to Triple by 2050: Study
The increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) raises concerns about escalating raw material demands, particularly for batteries, according to research collected by Ritsumeikan University.
Project Management Software
Top Supply Chain Projects: Working Smarter, Together
This year's supply chain projects focused on sustainability, automation, streamlining manual processes, enhancing traceability, mitigating risk and optimizing the overall supply chain.
Project Management Software
Top Supply Chain Projects: ALOM Increases Warehouse Storage Capacity for Products Containing Lithium-ion Batteries
ALOM is building a new 170,000-square-foot state-of-the-art battery storage facility to meet fire code, workplace safety, insurance, and regulatory compliance requirements.