21st Century Supply Chain
Kinaxis named a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Sales and Operations Planning Systems of Differentiation
by Danielle McNeil TaylorWe’re pleased to share news of Gartner’s most recent research, the 2019 Magic Quadrant for Sales and Operations Planning Systems of Differentiation. On the strength of feedback from our customer community, Kinaxis has been named a...
Toward a more effective supply chain
by Richard CushingIn its recent e-book, The Path to Modern Supply Chain Planning – Why the Shift from Siloed to Collaborative Is Worth the Journey, Kinaxis identifies the warning signs of ineffective planning as follows: Siloed thinking Disconnected execution...
Digital supply chain transformation: What was once disruption is now strategy
by Alexa Cheater Do you need a reality check? There’s a lot of hype around #digital. Invest in the right areas for your #supplychain. Be bold. But be calculated. You may need to invest in a solids foundation first. #GartnerSCC pic.twitter.com/hV4cgRceJV —...
Logistics Viewpoints
This Week in Logistics News (June 22 – 28)
The spotted lanternfly is becoming a problem and states are beginning to lean on truckers to help them in their fight to control the pest. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive, plant-hopping pest that hitches rides on trucks and other vehicles. It is currently...
Editor’s Choice: How Shippers Can Fight Back Against Budget-Breaking Carrier Rates
Shippers need to o consider add-on or accessorial carrier fees, not just base rates, to control shipping costs without sacrificing service. Still, downplaying the importance of keeping regular tabs on those base rates can wreak havoc on a shipper’s costs;...
Digital Innovation in the Modern Warehouse
Digital Innovation in the Modern Warehouse was the topic at this session of the 3PL and Supply Chain Summit. Executives from HighJump, SSI Schaefer, and Pepperl+Fuchs provided valuable insights on sensor types and their applications, the synthesis of this data into...
Commercial Carrier Journal
Nikola CEO Trevor Milton sounds off on electric, fuel cell and pollution challenges
Nikola founder and CEO Trevor Milton was upset about flying into Long Beach, Calif. this week to attend the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo. “I love to fly. I’m a pilot as well,” he told the crowd at the expo’s general session. “And I...
NACFE study: Improved driver retention, more alt fuel use possible in growing regional hauling segment
At the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo today in Long Beach, Calif. the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) released its latest report, More Regional Haul: An Opportunity for Trucking? “If you ask most people to define trucking words like...
Celadon to pay $42M to end criminal probe over inflated financial statements
Celadon Group, one of the country's largest trucking companies, has agreed to pay more than $42 million in restitution to end a criminal investigation into allegations that the company misled shareholders by inflating its earnings in publicly issued financial...
Inbound Logistics
NOTED | The Supply Chain in Brief
New and noteworthy in the supply chain.
How to Prioritize and Select Logistics Technology
Technology is the backbone of today's logistics systems, and shippers want to make the right choices for mission-critical systems.
How to Make Your Holiday Shipping Less Frightful
With so much at stake this holiday shipping season, retailer suppliers and 3PL partners must have a plan to deal with the inevitable disasters and near disasters.
Supply Chain Digest
Supply Chain News on Sweet Spot for Autonomous Trucks May be the Middle Miles
More Progress than Many Realize, with Walmart, USPS among Successful Testers
State of the Logistics Union 2019 Part 2
A Summary of Trends Discussed, Including Interesting Section on Impact of 5G on Logistics.
Supply Chain by the Numbers for June 28, 2019
Robots to Replace Moderate Level of Manufacturing Jobs, Is Economy Falling into Recession, A Successful Test of an Autonomous Truck, Nestle Supply Chain Savings
Truckers News
Freight Waves
Borderlands: More investment, manufacturing jobs for Mexico
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: More investment, manufacturing jobs for Mexico; new 3,000-acre logistics hub for Texas; TUM Logistics acquires 110 Kenworth tractors; and CBP seizes 6 kilos of DMT en route to Arkansas.
Short haul freight drives carrier compliance higher
There are numerous reasons carrier compliance rates have been increasing over the past few months. An increase in short-haul freight may be making it easier for carriers to cover more freight.
Viewpoint: Newer trucks help companies lower cost of onboarding drivers
The advanced safety features found in today’s newer trucks are a significant motivating factor for drivers to remain with a particular fleet.
