[ad_1] April 07, 2022 | By Dr. Chris Caplice Tags: Trucking, Transportation Management, Transportation, Supply Chain Transportation leaders should debunk these six common myths to help their C-level executives understand truckload freight and get executive buy-in. Unprecedented inflation and supply chain bottlenecks have made logistics a boardroom topic. Transportation leaders […]
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Echo’s Managed Transportation Solution Supports Resin Distributor’s Rapid Growth
[ad_1] April 07, 2022 Tags: Trucking, Distribution, Transportation Leveraging enhanced technology and a dedicated LTL carrier network, Echo’s solution enables M. Holland to meet national business needs with a more strategic routing process. The Challenge A leading international distributor of thermoplastic resins, M. Holland supports more than 4,000 clients in […]
IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions
[ad_1] April 07, 2022 Tags: Trucking, Transportation, Technology Transportation Atlas Air, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, and Cainiao Network, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group, increased capacity on routes between China and the Americas by adding a Boeing 747-8 freighter under a long-term agreement. The new aircraft […]
Optimizing the Last Mile – Inbound Logistics
[ad_1] May 05, 2022 Tags: Trucking, Demand Planning, Last Mile Delivery, Technology Complexities and constantly changing demands impact last-mile delivery. Since the pandemic, consumer demand and e-commerce volumes have surged, as delivery windows have shrunk. Businesses can address the challenges of the last mile with technology, along with these directives. […]
Driver Shortage: Don’t Fall For It
[ad_1] May 05, 2022 | By Brian C. Gaffney Tags: Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Labor Management, Transportation The talking point that states the trucking industry is facing a driver shortage to explain the state of supply chain is a lie. Don’t fall for it. There […]
Say Yes to the YMS
[ad_1] Companies sometimes overlook how important the yard is to their success. Without proper management, facilitated by a yard management system (YMS), pile ups can lead to delays, fees, and a full shipment of stress. [ad_2]
What Does the Labor Shortage Mean for Your Supply Chain?
[ad_1] May 05, 2022 | By Robert Kriewaldt Tags: 3PL, Trucking, Warehousing, Demand Planning, E-commerce Labor shortages exacerbate supply chain issues, creating a perfect storm for disruption. Here’s why it’s happening and what to do about it. While the pandemic gets the brunt of the blame for ongoing supply chain […]
Noted: The Supply Chain In Brief
[ad_1] May 05, 2022 Tags: Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Rail, Global Logistics, Supply Chain From recent mergers and acquisitions to philanthropy initiatives, here’s what’s new and notable in the supply chain. Good Works Atlantic Logistics launched Atlantic Cares, a volunteer and philanthropy initiative. Throughout 2022, the company will contribute one […]
A New Fix for Broken Supply Chains?
[ad_1] May 05, 2022 Tags: Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Loading Dock Less-than-truckload (LTL) are prone to delays, damages, and inefficiencies, finds new data from Drive Research and Flock Freight. Port delays and driver shortages have been making daily headlines of late. But there’s a key piece of the transportation equation […]
IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions
[ad_1] May 05, 2022 Tags: Trucking, Warehousing, Technology , Supply Chain, Alaska From an enhanced ocean route between Turkey and the U.S. East Coast to the latest dunnage for auto parts, here are some notable supply chain services and solutions that recently hit the market. Transportation Alaska Air Cargo […]
Transloading: The Answer to Consistency in the Global Supply Chain
[ad_1] May 05, 2022 Tags: Trucking, Ports, Cross-Docking, Global Trade Management, Third-Party Logistics Transloading can boost productivity and keep the supply chain moving. Engaging a partner like Taylored Services that fully understands this process is a necessity in today’s global market. Globalization has forced logistics companies to look closer than […]