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This Week in Logistics News (October 7 – 13)

Logistics Viewpoints

But one source mentioned the unlucky nature of the number “13” is a Norse myth about 12 gods having a dinner party in Valhalla. to test autonomous truck runs from Houston to Oklahoma City with a safety driver aboard. Kodiak, Aurora Innovation Inc. Kodiak, Aurora Innovation Inc. Maersk joins FedEx Corp.,

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Driver Shortage, Driverless Vehicles, and Other Supply Chain Curiosities

Logistics Viewpoints

To demonstrate, one California autonomous vehicle company, TuSimple, tested the efficacy of long-haul driverless vehicles in a recent trek from Nogales, Arizona to Oklahoma City, shaving 10 hours (42%) off of what would otherwise be a 24-hour trip. In a word, it’s data.

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Fearless Females of Supply Chain: Overcoming the Seeds of Doubt

BlueYonder

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Store was founded on the values of integrity, customer focus, strong work ethic, innovation, and perseverance. Our supply chain team works primarily from our headquarters in Oklahoma City, but we also spend a decent amount of time out in our stores and with our merchandising team.

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How to Reduce Shipping Costs: 8 Effective Ways

Ware2Go

But the same package sent only 107 miles from Oklahoma City to Tulsa would be Zone 2. The higher the zone, the more expensive an order is to ship. For example, a package sent 2,000 miles through USPS from Seattle to Tulsa would be Zone 8.