Supply & Demand Chain Executive Editor Outlines Labor Shortage Issues in Trucking

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.

June 23, 2020

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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Nominations Close Dec. 29 for Pros to Know Award

NEW THIS YEAR, this award recognizes Top 100 influential individuals in four distinct categories, whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage.

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SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain

December 5, 2023

Register now to learn more about what's in store for 2024 and beyond. Topics revolve around Warehouse Automation, Supply Chain Visibility, AI, Cold Chain, Electrification and more.

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Women in Supply Chain Forum: Better Together is Best

This year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum displayed that working together, collaborating together and learning from each other really is what’s best for the future of the supply chain.

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Sudden, Hard Braking Cause for Most Commercial Driving Accidents: Study

Risky driving behaviors often don't peak during holiday weeks themselves, according to new Samsara data. Rather, these issues are more common in the weeks leading up to and following holidays.

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Brick-and-Mortar Businesses Lost $1M in Revenue Last Year

Companies with physical locations lost $867,634 in revenue on average in the last year as a result of rising costs, economic instability, labor issues, supply chain disruptions, and operational inefficiencies, according to new research from Motive.

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Unreliable Delivery Experiences to Drive Consumers Back to In-Store Shopping

Despite healthy skepticism (48%) of the reliability of home delivery, most consumers (59%) plan to use online shopping for most of their holiday purchases, according to new results from Blue Yonder.

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One-Quarter of Truckers Looking for Another Job Before the Holidays: Study

To explore the impact of the holiday season on truckers, Lance Surety Bonds conducted a survey asking about truckers’ emotional and physical toll.

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Air Cargo Demand up 3.8% in October

North American carriers had the weakest performance in October with a 1.8% decrease year-over-year in cargo volumes.

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Departure Reports Provide Enhanced Visibility for Inbound Freight

Carrier Logistics Inc. (CLI) released new automated Departure Reports that provide shippers and consignees with system-generated notifications about freight status.

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Freight Economy Shows Growth Going into 2024

The freight industry showed signs of life, bucking a trend of weak performance that began in the second quarter of 2022, according to third quarter 2023 data from the Transportation Intermediaries Association.

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More than a Safety Net: Unveiling the Hidden Value of Cargo Insurance for Shippers

Comprehensive cargo insurance is an important financial security blanket that offers essential protection for shippers, consignees and freight forwarders alike.

Pros To Know Resized

Nominations Close Dec. 29 for Pros to Know Award

NEW THIS YEAR, this award recognizes Top 100 influential individuals in four distinct categories, whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage.

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SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain

December 5, 2023

Register now to learn more about what's in store for 2024 and beyond. Topics revolve around Warehouse Automation, Supply Chain Visibility, AI, Cold Chain, Electrification and more.

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Low Panama Canal Water Levels to Impact Westbound Trade in 2024

The dry bulk and LNG segments have borne the brunt of restricted transits, according to recent research from Container xChange.

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Fleet Optimization in the AI Era: Transforming the Future of Fleet Management

It's increasingly evident that AI will significantly impact virtually every industry.

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How Centralized Marketplace Capacity Could Result in Lowering Carbon Emissions

If we can reduce the number of trips freight carriers take each year to deliver their goods, a significant quantity of would-be emissions may never be generated. The key to this strategy is taking advantage of centralized marketplace capacity.

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Pricing Solution to Streamline Cargo Booking Process

The Instant Offer Rate tool further enhances the carrier's online booking portal to streamline the booking process, provide faster response times and offer improved levels of customer service.

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AIT Worldwide Logistics’ Middle Mile Network Connects Major U.S. Metro Areas

Middle Mile Network offers a faster, more secure, and cost-effective alternative to traditional expedited less-than-truckload (LTL) services on vital routes covering more than 90% of major U.S. metropolitan areas.

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Alternate Fuels Gap Continues to Shrink: Survey

The majority of respondents (59%) indicated they are operating their trucks five years or less before replacement, which continues to support today’s greater focus on shortening asset life cycles.

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Transportation | Warehouse Optimization to Acquire ProvisionAI

Transportation | Warehouse Optimization (T|WO) announced plans to acquire ProvisionAI, a provider of a patented, optimized replenishment transportation scheduling solution named LevelLoad.

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China Plus One to Prominently Emerge in 2024, Supply Chain Professionals Predict

China Plus One is predicted to emerge in a big way come 2024, and competition and shrinking profits will necessitate market consolidation in 2024, according to predictions outlined by Container xChange.

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Automated Route Optimization SaaS Solution

Cosmic Frog "Hopper" is an automated transportation route optimization to solve routing at scale.

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Digital Logistics Technology Investments to Increase in New Year

Cost management, driver management, and productivity improvement were the Top 3 pain points reported in transportation.

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Women in Supply Chain: Winners' Accomplishments Exhibit Progress Among Female Leaders in Logistics

This year's Women in Supply Chain winners exhibit a host of accomplishments. From developing mentorship programs within their organization to working with clients to operate more efficiently, this year's winners show progress.

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How Air Freight is Evolving to Help Shippers Pivot Amid Disruption

Here are some examples of how air is playing a role already and where it may continue to grow in volume as 2024 approaches.

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The Crucial Role of Address Validation in Same-Day Delivery

Same-day delivery businesses prioritizing address validation and incorporating address autocomplete are discovering secret weapons that set them apart from the pack.

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How Autonomous Vehicles Are Gearing Up to be a Game Changer

Now is the time to explore the benefits of AVs and develop an understanding of the potential they have to reshape the supply chain cycle.