[ad_1] November 13, 2018 | By Felecia Stratton Tags: Trucking, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain Maintenance and repair (M&R) is the top factor motivating fleet executives to acquire new trucks, say 40 percent of respondents to a recent Fleet Advantage survey of more than 1,000 fleet executives. M&R costs have moved […]
Month: June 2022
Port Everglades Sails Ahead – Inbound Logistics
[ad_1] January 31, 2022 Tags: Ports Port Everglades has broken several records in its cargo operations as the cargo trade rebounds. It recently welcomed Mediterranean Shipping Company’s Kotor Bay (pictured), the largest container ship ever to call on the South Florida port. Kotor Bay has a container handling capacity of […]
Good Question: What was your first job in logistics and what did it teach you?
[ad_1] November 13, 2018 | By Katrina Arabe Tags: Trucking, Loading Dock, Transportation, Supply Chain Summer seasonal order picker. It taught me an order is only as good as its accuracy; without it, all you would have is empty pallets. James Stone Client Sales Representative Echo Global Logistics Manually […]
Michael Shaughnessy: Honed for the Holidays
[ad_1] January 31, 2022 | By Karen Kroll Tags: Retail, E-commerce, Careers Michael Shaughnessy is senior vice president, supply chain, operations, and emerging markets, with Balsam Brands, which designs and offers home décor, including under its flagship brand, Balsam Hill. Responsibilities: Lead outbound customer logistics, reverse logistics planning, ocean freight […]
How to Become a Shipper of Choice
[ad_1] November 13, 2018 | By Rachal Snider Tags: Trucking, Transportation, Logistics, Logistics Solutions Providers As shippers, carriers, and logistics service providers prepare for a busy Q4 2018, here are some ideas for easing the capacity crunch, controlling costs, and becoming a “shipper of choice.” Carriers in the driver’s seat. […]
4 Trends for 3PLs in 2022
[ad_1] January 31, 2022 No tags available Order volumes grew for 79% of third-party logistics (3PL) providers in 2021, but that growth was tempered by inventory availability and disruptions that cost the U.S. economy $228 billion, says a report from 3PL Central. Disruptions, technology innovations, and consumer demands will persist […]
Wait Loss Program – Inbound Logistics
[ad_1] November 13, 2018 | By Felecia Stratton Tags: Trucking, Transportation, Logistics The supply-demand dynamic in the trucking market is out of balance, even as more drivers enter the field. With tight capacity, carriers can pick and choose which shippers and facilities to work with. In order to remain competitive […]
9 Innovative Ways to Manage and Meet Demand Surges
[ad_1] January 31, 2022 | By Sandra Beckwith Tags: Retail, Demand Planning, Fulfillment Retailers uncover new ways to respond to anticipated and unexpected order spikes so they don’t lose the sale. Whether you anticipate a retail demand surge or it happens unexpectedly, you need to be able to manage that […]
The New Faces of Trucking
[ad_1] November 13, 2018 | By Inbound Logistics Staff Tags: Trucking, Education & Careers, Transportation, Education, Supply Chain Leilani and Cheyenne are the first female students enrolled in Patterson High School’s trucking driving program. Leilani and Cheyenne are not your typical high school students. What sets them apart is that […]
Deploying an End-to-End Solution for a Manufacturer’s Product Launch
[ad_1] March 23, 2022 Tags: Intermodal, Fulfillment, Retail Logistics Faced with a considerable supply chain challenge—a large-scale product launch—a manufacturer turned to Hub Group for a holistic, end-to-end approach, from drayage to fulfillment, that also enables expansion. The Challenge How do you launch a critical new product in the middle […]
Bugatti Centodieci, Pagani Huayra Codalunga, McMurtry Speirling: This Week’s Top Photos
[ad_1] Almost four years after it was first revealed, Bugatti’s Centodieci is now in production and the first customer example was completed this week. Bugatti will build just 10 examples of the hypercar, each priced at almost $9 million. Pagani Huayra Codalunga Pagani unveiled a long-tail version of its Huayra […]
Keeping Truckers Safe on the Road
[ad_1] December 10, 2018 | By Pat Larkin Tags: Trucking, Transportation, Logistics Keeping drivers safe is important for everyone on the road, especially with 115 million cars and trucks hitting U.S. streets every day. Not everyone who drives will get into an accident. However, the risk is much higher for […]