PLS Logistics Services Named a Great Supply Chain Partner
SupplyChainBrain hosts a six-month online poll for its readers to nominate vendors and service providers whose solutions have made a significant impact on their company’s overall supply chain performance. Companies that are nominated as a Great Supply Chain partner are described as being reliable, valuable and gives customers support and expertise in the supply chain industry.
How Technology is Affecting Truck Drivers
There have been many new developments that have helped make truck drivers lives easier. New technology, specifically trucker technology, has been created to make drivers’ lives easier and help ensure their safety. New truck driver technology consists of electronic logging devices, GPS tracking, mobile apps and voice activation. Today we will be analyzing the different types of trucker technology that is used today and how it can help make drivers lives easier.
The Benefits of Intermodal Transport
Intermodal transport has recently become a popular topic throughout the transportation industry. Many companies have started utilizing intermodal to save them time and money on their shipments. We will discuss the reason many companies switch to intermodal transport, and how intermodal transport can save companies money, increase the safety & transit of a shipment, and even help reduce the company’s environmental footprint.
Trending Transportation Updates: September 2018
There were many new and exciting developments throughout the transportation and shipping industry during this month. Check out some of the top stories that made headlines during September!
The Ins and Outs of Refrigerated Shipping
There are millions of different products that are shipped out throughout the country every day. The logistics industry makes it possible for stores all over the world to replenish its inventory to meet consumers’ needs. Grocery stores, for example, rely on shipments to bring in produce from various locations all over the country to provide a wide variety of goods in their stores. This can include products ranging from bananas and granola bars to milk and beef. For grocery stores to successfully ship these produce items, refrigerated shipping is necessary so that the products don’t spoil and go bad along their journey.
Why Do We Need Truck Drivers?
Technology has completely taken over today’s world. Whether it is going to the grocery store, ordering items online, or just typing a question into Google – we expect products and answers almost instantly. As the demand for products and goods continues to grow, so does the importance of truck drivers.
Competing with “The Amazon Effect”
There is no denying that Amazon is making its way to be a major competitor in today’s industry. Many companies, especially retail companies, feel pressure from Amazon to meet customers online and connect them with simple shipping solutions. The Amazon effect is a term used in the industry to explain how the company has changed the way consumers get goods and has introduced them to a seamless shopping process with almost immediate results.
Trending Transportation Updates: August 2018
There were many new and exciting developments throughout the transportation and shipping industry during this month. We have put together some of the top trending transportation topics that made headlines in August.
How to Avoid Cargo Theft? 5 Tips for Cargo Theft Prevention
Trucks move a substantial amount of valuable goods over the roads, which makes them an attractive object for stealing. Cargo theft is especially common during the holidays or weekends. At this time, truck drivers park their vehicles and trailers for either the day or an extended period of time, making loads vulnerable. Cargo theft occurs from time to time and normally takes place in areas close to major cities. Shippers and carriers can take measures to increase cargo security and eliminate chances of cargo theft, using cargo theft prevention tips.
The Future of the Freight Supply Chain
The Future of the Freight Supply Chain From drones for online fulfillment to mobile robots in warehouses, the current supply chain is undergoing a major transformation. With the extensive possibilities in AI, the future supply chain holds the promise of being completely autonomous and self-sustaining.
