Report: Hiring, sales challenges to plague trucking in 2023

Report: Hiring, sales challenges to plague trucking in 2023 Report: Hiring, sales challenges to plague trucking in 2023

More than half of carriers and brokers surveyed say finding and retaining employees will be..
Georgia Distribution Center to Team NFI, Bradshaw Home Georgia Distribution Center to Team NFI, Bradshaw Home

Georgia officials announced plans to open a new East Coast distribution center in Effingham County..
Rising demand for electric vehicles triggers investment in smart factories Rising demand for electric vehicles triggers investment in smart factories

Facilities sprout in “Battery Belt” across Southeastern states of U.S.
Navigating the Complex World of Supply Chains: Your Guide to Success Navigating the Complex World of Supply Chains: Your Guide to Success

The modern supply chain is a complex beast. You might think things would become simpler after each..
USDA Offers Up to $500 Million in Biofuel Grants USDA Offers Up to $500 Million in Biofuel Grants

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that up to $500 million in federal funds are available..
Imaginnovate 10th anniversary promise: 70 percent staff growth Imaginnovate 10th anniversary promise: 70 percent staff growth

Logistics tech leader adding developers to automate global supply chains
Supply Chain Legislation Awaits Votes in House, Senate Supply Chain Legislation Awaits Votes in House, Senate

With the congressional August recess fast approaching, senior transportation policymakers are..
RGo Robotics Announces Expanded Leadership Team,  Continued Product and Customer Momentum RGo Robotics Announces Expanded Leadership Team, Continued Product and Customer Momentum

Strategic new hires and breakthrough new product capabilities set the stage for accelerated ..
Understanding the Profitability of Omnichannel Retail is a Problem Understanding the Profitability of Omnichannel Retail is a Problem

As ecommerce grew at double digit rates, while in store sales grew at less than the rate of..
TuSimple Eyes US Exit, Hires Bankers TuSimple Eyes US Exit, Hires Bankers

TuSimple is exploring strategic alternatives for its U.S. operations, including a sale, which would ..
This Week in Logistics News (October 7 – 13) This Week in Logistics News (October 7 – 13)

Have you ever heard of paraskevidekatriaphobia? It’s likely that only the ultra-superstitious have..
Raymond Expands Energy Solutions Portfolio With New 48v Drop-In Lithium-Ion Battery Raymond Expands Energy Solutions Portfolio With New 48v Drop-In Lithium-Ion Battery

New battery offers reduced maintenance, easy installation and full integration with Raymond®..
LaserShip and OnTrac Unveil New Name and Brand Identity LaserShip and OnTrac Unveil New Name and Brand Identity

Completion of the rebranding initiative, including uniting under the name “OnTrac,” marks a key..
Arkansas to Develop Rules for EV Towing After Accidents Arkansas to Develop Rules for EV Towing After Accidents

Arkansas has a new law addressing towing and storing electric vehicles after they have been in..
Infrastructure Spending Expected to Benefit United Rentals Infrastructure Spending Expected to Benefit United Rentals

United Rentals executives foresee a rosy outlook for the business and sector as a result of..
Universal Logistics Reports Weaker Q1 Amid Softening Market Universal Logistics Reports Weaker Q1 Amid Softening Market

Universal Logistics Holdings experienced a year-over-year decline in revenue and earnings during..
Active Supply Chain Design: A Key Imperative for De Risking Supply Chains Active Supply Chain Design: A Key Imperative for De Risking Supply Chains

Supply chain resiliency and sustainability are top priorities for CEOs today. To achieve these..
Hub Group Reports Revenue and Earnings Decline for Q1 Hub Group Reports Revenue and Earnings Decline for Q1

Hub Group Inc. experienced a year-over-year decline in revenue and earnings during the first..
Mobile Robotics in the Warehouse: A Research Update Mobile Robotics in the Warehouse: A Research Update

My colleague Fox Chen and I just kicked-off the update to ARC Advisory Group’s research on the..
Editor’s Choice: 5 Ways EDI is Streamlining Supply Chain Operations Editor’s Choice: 5 Ways EDI is Streamlining Supply Chain Operations

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts..
Key Takeaways from Oracle CloudWorld 2023 Key Takeaways from Oracle CloudWorld 2023

Oracle CloudWorld happened last week. There was a lot of content – too much to cover. But there..
WMS feels the squeeze WMS feels the squeeze

It was developed to optimize operations in a DC that ran on people and pallets. But the venerable..
This Week in Logistics News (September 23 – 29) This Week in Logistics News (September 23 – 29)

The holiday rush is coming, and Amazon announced that it will start its holiday promotional season..
Climate Change and the Supply Chain Climate Change and the Supply Chain

Day in and day out, my newsfeed is full of headlines about companies that are looking to make..
Yale to showcase warehouse lift truck lineup and innovative tech at ProMat 2023 Yale to showcase warehouse lift truck lineup and innovative tech at ProMat 2023

For the first time since 2019, Yale will spotlight the latest innovative warehouse lift trucks and..
5 Principles for Navigating the Digital Fog Around AI in Supply Chain 5 Principles for Navigating the Digital Fog Around AI in Supply Chain

Chief supply chain officers feel overwhelmed navigating the intense digital fog surrounding AI in..
Trade Rules are Increasingly Environmental, Social and Governance Rules Trade Rules are Increasingly Environmental, Social and Governance Rules

In the course of doing ARC’s latest global market study on Global Trade Compliance, I came across..
The World’s Most Important Oil Price Is About to Change The World’s Most Important Oil Price Is About to Change

The world’s most important oil price is about to be transformed, allowing crude supplies from West..
This Week in Logistics News (August 19 – 25) This Week in Logistics News (August 19 – 25)

Here we are closing out the last full week of August. To me, the end of summer feels like the end..
WDS Announces Capacity Availability at its Newark-area Distribution Center WDS Announces Capacity Availability at its Newark-area Distribution Center

Capacity supports supply chain fluidity, relieves congestion at the busiest U.S. port
TEKLYNX Launches TEKLYNX CENTRAL 7.0, Enhanced Enterprise Label Management System TEKLYNX Launches TEKLYNX CENTRAL 7.0, Enhanced Enterprise Label Management System

All-in-one enterprise labeling solution increases operational efficiency and streamlines label..
This Week in Logistics News (July 8 – 14) This Week in Logistics News (July 8 – 14)

And just like that, it’s gone? “Inflation is sticky. Once it makes it way into the minds of..
February Used Class 8 Sales Down 20% Year-Over-Year February Used Class 8 Sales Down 20% Year-Over-Year

Used Class 8 truck sales in February decreased 19.6% year-over-year to 17,600 units from 21,900..
Motion2AI Names Scott Cubbler as Chief Executive Officer Motion2AI Names Scott Cubbler as Chief Executive Officer

Motion2AI, the leading provider of vision-based AI forklift tracking and telematics software,..
What Is Robotics Engineering? What Is Robotics Engineering?

Robotics engineering involves the design, construction, and operation of robots. It is used for..
The Importance of Cybersecurity The Importance of Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is an essential tool for businesses and individuals. It protects digital assets and ..
What is Green Technology? What is Green Technology?

The green technology movement grew out of the public’s growing interest in how humans impact the..
Justice Department Sues Norfolk Southern Over Derailment Justice Department Sues Norfolk Southern Over Derailment

The federal government filed a lawsuit against railroad Norfolk Southern over environmental damage..
EPA OKs California Rules Phasing Out New Diesel Trucks EPA OKs California Rules Phasing Out New Diesel Trucks

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has granted California environmental regulators waivers to ..
The Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Market Continues to Grow – Beyond a Reasonable Doubt The Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Market Continues to Grow – Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

The WMS market continued its persistent growth in 2022. In fact, growth in constant currencies was..
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