Driver shortage reaches record high
ATA says the trucking industry is short 80,000 drivers, a figure that could double by 2030 if widespread challenges go unaddressed.

Procurement

North America makes strides in global sustainability performance
Globally, companies perform strongest within the labor and human rights category; 65% of companies still lack sustainable procurement commitments, according to EcoVadis study.

Global

Logistics VC funding flows toward developing nations in search of steep growth
Latest financial backing reaches out to tech startups in Africa, Latin America.

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ITA Presidents Forum offers global lift truck market insights

Every four years, the leaders of associated lift truck trade associations worldwide meet in the US to present and discuss trends in the global lift truck market, including representatives from Japan, China, the European Union and the United States.

Blogs

SCQ Forum
10 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Reverse Logistics Provider
A guide to choosing the right reverse logistics provider.
Reflections
Occam's Razor and the Corona Virus
Ask any scientist anchored in the real world, and they posit that the simplest of competing theories is preferred to the more complex.

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Logistics

Report: Consumer spending to rise 5% this holiday season
A “next normal” may be emerging, as holiday spending intentions inch closer to 2019 levels, spending on experiences grows, and anxiety over in-store shopping continues to ease, survey shows.

Manufacturing

Pfizer’s supply chain miracle
CSCMP conference keynote speaker outlines challenges and innovations involved in creating the distribution and manufacturing network for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Finance

Private equity firm ponies up $1.3 billion to acquire Echo Global Logistics
Move is latest logistics sector buy completed by The Jordan Co.

Strategy

A quick way to measure sustainability
Many companies claim they are committed to creating a sustainable supply chain but then fail to consider sustainability when developing new products. The Sustainability Compliance Matrix Assessment provides a simple framework for evaluating sustainability concerns at the very beginning of a product’s life.

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OCT

Unprecedented Issues in the Spare Parts Industry: Why Voice Technology is the Right Solution

This webinar will provide attendees proven statistics and data about Ehrhardt Partner Group's (EPG) Lydia Voice solution and why it is the best option for handling spare parts –...

Industry Press Room News

Atlantic Logistics Acknowledges Jonathon Mosal as Director of Government Services, Military Veteran
Atlantic Logistics salutes Jonathon “Jon” Mosal as Director of Government Services for his lifetime professional career as a military veteran, contractor, and civilian employee for the U.S. Navy, Army and Marine Corps on Veteran’s Day, November 11.

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Technology

FourKites enhances ocean visibility platform
Tech tools developed in response to supply chain delays and disruptions aim to help shippers manage and mitigate rising transportation costs.

Whitepapers

Special Report – Minimizing Risk Through E-commerce Fulfillment Network Design
Whether a start-up or traditional supply chain adding a new channel, engineering an e-commerce fulfillment operation can be difficult. Download this report and get insights on how to avoid risk and create a smooth running e-commerce network.
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Last Mile Consumer Demand Survey
Omnitracs recently released its "Delivering on Demand: Consumer 2021 Insights Survey" examining the impact of the pandemic and future of last mile delivery.
Sponsored by:Omnitracs

Industry Data Points

10.0%

Logistics Managers Index

41.2 in January, down 10 percent compared to December
2pts

FTR Shippers Conditions Index

Rose to 8.8 in July, up 2 points from November; strongest reading since June 2018.
0.4%

National Retail Federation

Retail sales up 0.4 percent in January from November and up 4.6 percent year-over-year

New Products

FourKites Expands its Market-Leading Ocean Visibility Platform
Market leader’s data science innovations yield highly accurate ETAs for 100% of ocean shipments, along with powerful new tools to mitigate detention and demurrage risk
Yale expands cost-effective UX Series product line with three electric walkie trucks
Yale Materials Handling Corporation announces the addition of three new electric hand trucks to its cost-effective UX Series product line, the MP30UX and MPS30UX walkie pallet trucks and the MSL30WUX walkie stacker.
AXSMarine and Chinsay streamline data processing
The expert in digital contracting solutions, Chinsay, and AXS Marine, the leading provider of SaaS solutions for dry, tanker and liner chartering, have announced today their collaboration, bringing increased efficiencies to the industry.

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E-Commerce

LaserShip fuels national ambitions by naming Home Depot exec as CEO
East coast and midwest regional parcel delivery firm says Holifield will lead its recently announced merger with west coast’s OnTrac.

Third-Party Logistics

Parcel and 3PL employers seek labor for winter peak push
Low unemployment rates could complicate hiring for DHL, Geodis, USPS, UPS, Walmart.

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