[ad_1] February 28, 2022 No tags available A major retailer sought to modernize their supply chain operations with a cloud warehouse management system and turned to ITOrizon as their system integrator. The result was a seamless integration. The Goal The customer had an all-encompassing goal to modernize their supply chain […]
Standalone BMW M SUV coming with electrified V-8
[ad_1] A prototype for the production version of BMW’s Concept XM has been spotted again, confirming that the two vehicles will be very similar in design. The XM is a new flagship SUV closely related to the X7, with the wheelbase common to both models. And as indicated by the […]
FedEx Reserves 20 Tesla Semi Electric Trucks
[ad_1] April 23, 2018 | By Felecia Stratton Tags: Trucking, Logistics, Supply Chain FedEx Corp. has placed a reservation for 20 Tesla Semi trucks. Less-than-truckload unit FedEx Freight will operate the fully electric trucks, which are scheduled to begin production in 2019. This new big rig will deliver a far […]
Taking Stock of Inventory Management
[ad_1] January 31, 2022 | By Debra Phillips Tags: 3PL, Inventory Management, Technology Empty store shelves during the pandemic drove many companies to new forecasting tools, added 3PL services, and increased collaboration to inform inventory management. One of the most visible impacts of the pandemic on the supply chain was […]
Truck Driver Shortage Solution: Recruit Generation Z
[ad_1] May 17, 2018 | By Cyndi Brandt Tags: Trucking, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain Truck driver retention and recruitment consistently top the list of concerns for the transportation sector. The industry will need to hire roughly 900,000 new drivers to keep up with demand throughout the next decade, according to […]
Retailers Brush Up on Returns
[ad_1] January 31, 2022 Tags: Reverse Logistics With increased e-commerce adoption, returns are set to grow exponentially in 2022 and beyond, says a recent report from Incisiv, and retailers’ digital experience plays a big part in both reducing returns and making the return experience seamless. Retailers can achieve significant savings […]
Now Is the Time to Take Action to Combat Carrier Capacity Issues – Transporeon Group
[ad_1] May 17, 2018 | By Ed Moran Tags: Trucking, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain Q: What are carriers saying about the capacity situation right now? A: The strong economy, increased manufacturing output, driver shortage and other industry developments have all combined to put the highest demands on capacity in years. […]
Filling the Supply Chain Education Gap with LTL Education Courses
[ad_1] February 28, 2022 | By Brian Thompson Tags: Trucking, Transportation, Education LTL is not an industry of broad brush strokes; supply chain professionals need a pointillistic understanding of the logistics of LTL in order to excel in the industry. If there’s one immutable truth in the world of logistics, […]
5 Ways to Mitigate High Freight Rates
[ad_1] July 16, 2018 | By Bob Farrell Tags: Trucking, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain Consistent economic growth in industries dependent on logistics has increased freight demand, creating more loads than available trucks. Spot market rates are up 25 to 35 percent over 2017, and analysts expect tight capacity and higher […]
Most Read Logistics Articles of 2021
[ad_1] January 31, 2022 | By Jaclyn Ix Tags: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain Cold Chain Innovations: Keep Your Cool DECEMBER 2021 Items that need to stay cool range from large containerloads of fish to vaccines, and each requires special techniques. Here’s how shippers stay chill. bit.ly/ColdChainInnovations Air Cargo Today: Buckle […]
2022 Subaru WRX embraces rally-car roots
[ad_1] Turns out cheap, or at least reasonably priced, fun truly still exists. Who knew? The 2022 Subaru WRX is new, right down to the platform. With turbocharged power, a manual transmission, simple controls, and functional design, the rally-bred sport sedan lives up to its heritage and at a good […]
2023 Volkswagen Touareg spy shots: Mild update for mid-sizer
[ad_1] Volkswagen has been spotted testing a prototype for an updated version of its Touareg mid-size SUV. The Touareg disappeared from U.S. shores after 2017, prior to this third-generation model being launched. The SUV is now about to receive an update which should be revealed in early 2023, and no, […]