Transportation Chain Episode 3: Labor Shortage in the Supply Chain

Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive, discusses the labor shortage in trucking and freight and the impact from COVID-19.

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Discover how a pandemic like COVID-19 can upend labor shortage in the trucking industry

L.I.N.K. Live | SDCE Editors Talk Colonial Pipeline, Semiconductor Shortage and Last-Mile Logistics

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna recap top news items of the week.

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4 Ways to Align Automation and Analytics

It’s possible to match up analytics and automation to the maturity of your business, and adding the right pieces at the right time creates a virtuous cycle.

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L.I.N.K. | New Administration's Impact on CPG Supply Chains

Food Logistics and SDCE editors sit down with Tom Madrecki, VP of supply chain for Consumer Brands Association.

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L.I.N.K. | New Administration's Impact on CPG Supply Chains

Food Logistics and SDCE editors sit down with Tom Madrecki, VP of supply chain for Consumer Brands Association.

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Lumber Shortage Is the Latest to Exhibit Supply Chain's Impact

Lumber is the latest in a string of COVID-19 shortages that shows the supply chain's impressive impact. But what is behind this shortage and what does the future hold?

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6 Tips for Making Sure Dispatch Makes all the Right Moves

ERP systems move food logistics into the future, assisting in sustainability and ensuring that loads move in a safe and efficient manner.

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Supply Chain Shortages Keep Coming

The seemingly never ending list of shortages throughout the pandemic keep coming despite the United States opening back up. So what is currently out of stock now?

Here are the Top 8 industries most negatively affected by rising supply costs.

Manufacturing, Construction, Retail and Transportation Industries Most Negatively Affected by Rising Supply Costs

For the first time in the past year, the No. 1 concern listed among small business owners is the rising cost of supplies.

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Ware2Go Offsets Carbon Emissions

Ware2Go and Pachama ban together to help reduce and offset carbon emissions for all small parcel, LTL, FTL, and air shipments within their network.

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Freight Forwarding Tech Sees More Investment

Logixboard raised $13 million in its recent investment round, showcasing an increased interest in modern freight forwarding.

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L.I.N.K. Educate -- Experts Answer Is There Still a Driver Shortage?

Emsi and TruckLabs executives dive into the current state of the driver shortage on the latest L.I.N.K. Educate podcast episode.

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Pros to Know: Achieving Supply Chain Resiliency During COVID-19 with Mike Kukiela, Schneider

Mackenna Moralez sits down with Mike Kukiela, Schneider to talk about how he has helped his customers achieve supply chain resiliency during the COVID-19 pandemic through innovations.

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Port Logistics Group Rebrands as Whiplash

The Whiplash e-commerce platform provides integration, order management and warehouse management capabilities to brands.

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SCS Encourages Supply Chains to Reduce Waste

SCS Global Services hopes to push companies into demonstrating zero waste practices through a new certification standard.

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L.I.N.K. Live | SDCE Editors Talk Space Logistics with Jenny Lyons, NASA

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna sit down with Jenny Lyons, deputy manager at NASA’s Deep Space Logistics, Gateway Program at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, to discuss supply chains in space.

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How the COVID-19 Vaccine Changes Pharma Supply Chains

The pandemic has revealed both strengths and weaknesses in the supply chain, and the intricacies of transporting the temperature-sensitive vaccine could have lasting impacts on the future of supply chains.

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L.I.N.K. | FMI Describes the Importance of Combatting Food Waste

In the latest podcast episode of L.I.N.K., associate editor Brielle Jaekel sits down with an FMI executive to learn about the state of food waste in the food supply chain.

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What is White Glove Service?

Growing e-commerce increases the need for white glove delivery services as well. But what exactly is white glove service and who should be implementing it?

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Webfleet Turns Brings Video into Telematics

Webfleet looks to increase safety and lower insurance premiums with new capability in its telematics systems that taps video.

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Fast Shipping Times Still Wanted Despite Sustainability Needs

Sustainable companies are increasingly becoming more important to U.S. shoppers, though, their delivery speed for online orders defies attitudes, according to a survey by NielsenIQ.

SCN Summit Live Webcasts Cover Hot Topics in the Supply Chain

Discover why SCN Summit is the premier virtual event educating logistics professionals on critical issues impacting the supply chain industry.

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Daimler, Volvo Pushes Hydrogen-Based Fuel Cells

Daimler Truck AG and Volvo group create joint venture to innovate new ways of fuel to support the logistics industry moving towards sustainability.

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How an ASCM Certification Makes You Stand Out

ASCM certifications helps keep executives at the forefront of their industry. SDCE spoke with Wesley Warshawer of Lam Research on his experience in getting certified.

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Software for DTC Advances

As direct-to-consumer brands become more popular, e-commerce solution provider FlavorCloud raises $6.3 million.

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Industry Experts Talk State of the Supply Chain in Upcoming SCN Summit

SCN Summit: State of the Supply Chain Week kicks off June 7 with an Industry Outlook, followed by workforce development, food safety, pharmaceutical safety, procurement, risk management, warehousing and transportation.

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Collaborators Push for Supply Chain Innovation

Attabotics, altaML and Amii join forces to grow innovative technology in supply chains to create a more cohesive and optimized industry.

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The 100-Day Supply Chain Review, Part 3: Nearshoring vs. Offshoring

While the 100-day review is designed to better understand several aspects of U.S. supply chains, it will hopefully force companies to reassess how they move products through the chain.