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How to lower truck maintenance & repairs post natural disaster

Flooding causes severe damage and even destruction to heavy-duty trucks, and can cost millions in repair and replacement for truck fleets throughout the region.

Matt Hendrix

October 12, 2018

The following are some critical maintenance issues to be cognizant of for any truck that’s had proximity to flooded areas.

Survey reveals strong representation of women in supply chain organizations

About half of the companies surveyed report progress toward gender equity in supply chain leadership, while half do not.

October 11, 2018

A survey released by Gartner, Stamford, Conn., and conducted in partnership with Achieving Women’s Excellence in Supply Chain Operations, Management and Education (AWESOME), Chicago, shows sustained strong representation of women in the senior-most ranks of supply chain organizations relative to other functions.

Port of Long Beach receives grant for energy resiliency project

The port will install a solar carport, power storage systems and advanced controls at its security headquarters.

October 10, 2018

The Port of Long Beach, Long Beach, Calif., will build and demonstrate a $7.1 million “microgrid” to show the new technology’s effectiveness in providing a clean, reliable supply of electricity for critical operations.

Why flexibility is key for automated pallet movement in cold storage facilities

Automated three-dimensional shuttle pallet storage and retrieval systems have emerged as highly desirable solutions for pallet movement and storage in refrigerated and deep-freeze warehouses.

Mads Jespersen

October 9, 2018

Automated shuttle systems have emerged as highly flexible solutions to many issues relating to pallet movement and storage in refrigerated and deep-freeze warehouses.

Survey reveals customer service issues are primary concern for working 3PLs

One of the most common reasons for ceasing work with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider is due to customer service issues.

October 4, 2018

The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA), Alexandria, Va., conducted a survey of 200 food companies in 14 countries to understand what customers really care about.

Survey reveals fleet operators ranks maintenance & repair as top motivating factor for acquiring new trucks

Fuel economy ranked second (36.7%) as a top motivator for truck replacement.

October 2, 2018

Fleet Advantage, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., released results of its latest annual benchmarking survey, which takes the pulse of fleet executives on a variety of industry issues.

Techniques for improving your company’s supply chain

The most important step to success is to gain visibility to the components that are contributing to your performance.

Dennis Organ

October 2, 2018

Here's how to improve efficiencies, enhance customer service and minimize a company’s environmental footprint.

Research shows trucking industry's operational costs continue to climb

With economic activity strengthening in 2017, the average marginal cost per mile incurred by motor carriers increased 6% to $1.69.

October 2, 2018

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), Arlington, Va., released the findings of its 2018 update to “An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking.”

3PL survey highlights shifting consumer habits, manufacturing agility, investments in supply chain technologies

This study highlights how supply chains are also going digital and using science to keep pace.

October 1, 2018

The study, created and supported by Infosys Consulting, Atlanta; Penn State University, State College, Pa.; Penske Logistics, Bloomfield Hills, Mich.; and Korn Ferry, Los Angeles, presents the following findings.

Survey: 84% of organizations involved in blockchain technology

However, 45% believe trust could delay adoption.

October 1, 2018

What is the state of blockchain today? A survey of 600 executives from 15 territories conducted by PwC, UK, reveals that 84% of organizations polled have at least some involvement with blockchain technology.

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How to lower truck maintenance & repairs post natural disaster

Survey reveals strong representation of women in supply chain organizations

Port of Long Beach receives grant for energy resiliency project

Why flexibility is key for automated pallet movement in cold storage facilities

Survey reveals customer service issues are primary concern for working 3PLs

Survey reveals fleet operators ranks maintenance & repair as top motivating factor for acquiring new trucks

Techniques for improving your company’s supply chain

Research shows trucking industry's operational costs continue to climb

3PL survey highlights shifting consumer habits, manufacturing agility, investments in supply chain technologies

Survey: 84% of organizations involved in blockchain technology

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