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Driverless Trucks: Heading Somewhere or Nowhere Quickly?

Talking Logistics

Will there be a future for driverless trucks in logistics? It’s really interesting how [activity around driverless vehicles] has developed fairly rapidly over the last couple of years,” said Jeff Potts, Senior Vice President Business Development at LeanLogistics , in a recent Talking Logistics episode. And just last week the U.S.

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Lose Your Why, Lose Your Way with Mike Temple

The Logistics of Logistics

Mike earned a degree in Business Administration from Utah State. Steve Jobs and Apple as an example of a purpose driven organization. More examples of purpose driven organizations. 15:36 –A specific example of purpose in the logistics industry. They have collaborated on numerous articles, webinars, and research.

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What is Supply Chain Compliance and Why is it Important?

AB&R

Check out the graphic to the right to see an example of a barcode grading report. A non-compliant barcode means your vendors or partners may refuse items that don’t meet their standards, resulting in chargebacks and hefty fines. If you’re interested in having your barcode graded , fill out the form below to receive an email with instructions.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 7 – 13)

Logistics Viewpoints

My kids, for example, are always interested in getting their hands on the newest Guinness Book of World Records, and seeing what kind of crazy things are in there. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The post This Week in Logistics News (January 7 – 13) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 30 – November 5)

Logistics Viewpoints

This is simply another example of how the combination of capacity, manufacturing, and port delays impacts every aspect of our lives. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The post This Week in Logistics News (October 30 – November 5) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Supply chain funding in the news.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

Refrigerated transportation is particularly at a premium and can be difficult to secure if not working with a logistics provider with an expansive network. For example, when citrus crops are ready in Florida, more carriers are willing to go into the state because they know they can find profitable backhauls from produce.

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Competing in a diverse parcel market

Cathy Roberson

” UPS is also evaluating the possible sale of its truck brokerage service, Coyote Logistics, which it acquired in 2015. During UPS’ Q4 earnings call, Tome described Coyote Logistics’ business model as “highly cyclical” with considerable earnings volatility. Air Force according to an Amazon blog post.