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Retail
77% of Consumers Will Abandon Retailers After a Failed Big and Bulky Delivery
This report discusses how the 'big and bulky' retail landscape has undergone unparalleled transformations in recent years due to shifts in consumer behavior.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
How Baltimore Bridge Collapse Impacts Movement of Vehicles, Raw Materials and More
Fleet Management
Key IT Advances Shaping Vehicle Logistics
Fleet Management
NMFTA’s Digital LTL Council Announces eBOL 2.1
Fleet Management
BeyondTrucks Launches New Fuel Transport Solution with Inventory Monitoring Feature
Fleet Management
AI Design Feature to Elevate Operational Efficiency in Trucking Industry
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Project Management Software
Nominations Open for 2024 Top Supply Chain Projects Award
This award profiles innovative case study-type projects designed to automate, optimize, streamline and improve the supply chain. Submissions close March 29.
Regulations
Alexis Asks: The Supply Chain Impact of Canada's Modern Slavery Act
Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain field. Canada's strides in labor laws wield significant influence in shaping ethical supply chains.
Webinars
SCN Summit: State of the Supply Chain
June 4, 2024
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Register now to hear from experts about the State of Today’s Supply Chains through topics revolve around Warehouse Automation, Generative AI, Automation, Electrification, Company Culture and more.
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COLD CHAIN
Onboard Courier Service for Time-Sensitive Shipments
DB Schenker introduced an exclusive onboard courier service, which provides a swift and reliable express air transport to and from any geography in the world.
Fleet Management
Utilizing ML Models for Cargo Insurance in the Wake of the Red Sea Crisis
Machine Learning risk pricing models offer a transformative solution, enabling insurers to adapt dynamically to changing conditions, enhance accuracy in risk assessment and provide real-time monitoring.
Risk/Compliance
5 Tips to Prevent Cargo Theft
Through close collaboration, open communication and intelligent planning, you can do your part to help make freight transportation safer for everyone.
Last-Mile
Veho Puts Customers in Control by Launching Photo Feature
Veho launches Perfect Placement, an industry first feature allowing customers to take a photo of their preferred delivery location using the Veho Mobile App available in the iPhone and Android app stores.
Fleet Management
Penske, Hitachi Launch Electric Truck Charging Pilot
Penske Truck Leasing, Hitachi America, Ltd. and Hitachi Energy launched a large-scale, centralized electric truck charging solution to support Penske’s electric truck deployments for customers in Stockton, Calif.
Fleet Management
Cost of Electrifying U.S. Commercial Truck Fleet to Reach $1T
Full electrification of the U.S. commercial truck fleet would require nearly $1 trillion in infrastructure investment alone, according to a new report released by the Clean Freight Coalition.
WMS/TMS
Princeton TMX Introduces Sustainability Tool Within its TMS
The sustainability tool gives shippers a clear, accurate picture of the environmental impact of loads and enables them to utilize data to create more sustainable transportation networks.
Fleet Management
Trucking Industry Lacks Trust in Zero Emission Government Mandates
Many fleets are operating a multi-energy fleet or are about to begin their transition while still experiencing a lack of awareness and readily available, trustworthy guidance, according to survey results from Teletrac Navman.
Fleet Management
FTR Data Shows Less Challenging Financial Environment for Carriers
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for January improved to -1.41 from the December reading of -4.3, indicating a less challenging financial environment for carriers.
Fleet Management
February Brings Mixed Results for Market Contraction and Retail Demand
February brought mixed signals for the U.S. freight market, as both new carrier registrations and carrier exits increased.
3PL/4PL
3PL Market Experiences Decline in Shipments, Invoice per Shipment and Total Revenue
Total shipments saw a 4.7% quarter-over-quarter decrease and an 8.9% year-over-year decline. Invoice amounts per shipment and total revenue also faced significant drops, indicating that the fourth quarter was the toughest of 2023.
Trucking
Long-Term Infrastructure Plan to Fuel Zero-Emission Trucks
The Department of Energy and the Department of Transportation released a detailed charging infrastructure plan to support the wide-scale adoption of zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles across the United States.
Trucking
ILA Negotiations Becomes Largest Concern for Trucking Industry in 2024
The most significant concerns over the next 12 months include trucking capacity exiting the market and container supply chains at risk due to diversions around Red Sea avoidance effects, according to a new report from ITS Logistics.
Training/Onboarding
CDL Tuition Subsidies to Run Out; Get Those CDL Licenses Now
FleetForce Truck Driver Training is calling on individuals interested in career opportunities in the supply chain, logistics, and transportation sectors to obtain a CDL license before state funding expires.
Fleet Management
Kaleris Launches Yard Management Innovations
Kaleris introduced new capabilities in its yard management system (YMS) to improve efficiency, operational visibility and safety in yard operations.
SDCE Video Library
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain and Pros to Know: Container Maintenance, Marino Group's David Miller Talks Worker Safety
David Miller, senior director of Container Maintenance Corporation and The Marino Group, was named one of our Rising Star award winners from this year’s Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award and Pros to Know award.
Fleet Management
Nearshoring: A Strategic Tool for Resilient Electronics Supply Chains
As companies prioritize supply chain resilience and agility, nearshoring will remain a cornerstone strategy for navigating uncertainties and ensuring business continuity.
Fleet Management
U.S. Remains World Leader in EV Manufacturing Investments
Two new analyses by Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) show strong growth in both electric vehicle (EV) sales and manufacturing investments in the United States.
Sourcing & Procurement
Pros to Know Award Honors the Pioneers of Change, Growth, Efficiency
The Pros to Know award recognizes outstanding executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage.
Fleet Management
Survey Finds Urgency for Digital Integration in Fleet Maintenance and Tire Management
In a survey recently commissioned by Anyline, a new light has been cast on the evolving landscape of fleet maintenance practices, with a focus on tire maintenance and management.
Fleet Management
Shipping Industry Better Prepared for Disruption: Study
The container shipping industry showed resilience in 2023 amid continued waves of disruption, with financial health strengthening even amid declining revenues, revenue pressure, geopolitical strife, and challenging capital markets.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Women in Supply Chain: Ship4wd's Carmit Glik Details Why Small Businesses Make the World go 'Round
Carmit Glik, CEO and founding member of Ship4wd and one of the 2023 Women in Supply Chain award winners, talks about the importance of small businesses.
Trucking
AI-Powered Diesel Particulate Filter Solution to Boost Engine Performance
Intangles added a new feature to its product suite that informs fleets on the quality of diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration to optimize fuel efficiency and engine performance.
Trucking
Pros to Know: XPO's Casey Smock Named Overall Rising Star
Casey Smock, Southeast VP for XPO, was named an overall winner of the Rising Stars category for this year’s Pros to Know award.
Automation
Tip of the Iceberg: Digital Tools and Cloud Connectivity in Transportation
The speed of adoption will continue to grow considerably, and mass adoption is still ahead. It’s an exciting time for the transportation industry.
Fleet Management
CARB’s Zero Emission Forklift Regulation to Cost up to $27B
If CARB’s rule goes into effect, the majority of battery electric forklifts being sold in North America would – out of necessity – need to be sold within California just to keep pace with the implementation phase-in of the rule.
Last-Mile
Real-Time Shipment Visibility Emerges as Key Component of Digital Transformation
In 2023, only 25% of respondents were utilizing IoT devices for real-time shipment tracking, but that more than doubled in 2024, with 53% currently using these solutions, according to a Tive study.
Last-Mile
Adapting to Winter Weather and Optimizing Routes and Delivery
By leveraging cutting-edge algorithms and user-friendly technology, the right software solution empowers teams to make data-driven decisions, providing numerous advantages.
Project Management Software
Pros to Know: Canoo Technologies’ Joseph DiClemente Named Overall Top Procurement Pro
Joseph DiClemente, senior director, IT purchasing, vendor portfolio management, internal process and strategy for Canoo Technologies, was named an overall winner of the Top Procurement Pros category for this year’s Pros to Know award.
Fleet Management
Voice Assistant for Trucking Communications
Ten5, Inc. announced what is said to be an industry-first hands-free voice assistant and communications service for trucking operations.