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
Using Satellite Imagery as a Data Source to Improve Supply Chain Management
Satellite imagery data represents another data set that may have the potential to improve company’s supply chains. There are potential uses surrounding procurement, sustainability, and strategic planning. The post Using Satellite Imagery as a Data Source to...
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;...
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 Oxford Economics Says Robots Benefits will Outweigh Cons
20 Million in Job Losses from Robots in Manufacturing, but Increased Productivity will Drive More Economic Growth
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
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
Mississippi driver wins new Cascadia in Landstar drawing
Landstar System, Inc. recently announced the winner of the 2020 All-Star Truck Giveaway sponsored by Pilot Flying J. Million Mile Safe Driver and Roadstar Bobby Jordan of Soso, Mississippi, was the winner of a 2020 Freightliner Cascadia 126. For the first time ever, the giveaway, held on July 8, took place on a Zoom video […]
Kansas rest area linked to possible COVID-19 exposure
Topeka Service Area on the I-70
As many as 27 trucks in bizarre string of I-81 accidents
One fatality reported
Freight Waves
What are ocean container rates?
Explaining Ocean Container Rates When it comes to the price of transporting goods from one place to another, ocean container rates are a bit different from rates in other modes of transport in the way they are negotiated and governed. Generally, when people refer to...
Georgia trucking company shuts down after 38 years
Albany, Georgia-based Commercial Shuttle Service (CSS) ceased operations in mid-December, citing a mix of market conditions, insurance costs and aging ownership. The company had 55 total employees, including 41 drivers, and 41 power units, according to the Federal...
Freight Futures daily curve: 12/30
Freight Futures data to watch today: Weekly Spot Settlement Changes Although it was an abbreviated trading week for Tucking Freight Futures due to the Christmas holiday, there was a good deal of week-to-week (w/w) volatility, particularly in the East region. For the...
