Guest: Darren Epps of Ryder on electrifying fleets; Returning office workers want parcel lockers for e-com deliveries; The main priorities of chief supply chain officers episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 30, 2021 · 20 MIN

Guest: Darren Epps of Ryder on electrifying fleets; Returning office workers want parcel lockers for e-com deliveries; The main priorities of chief supply chain officers

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In this episode, Darren Epps, senior director of advanced vehicle technology at Ryder, shares what it will take for freight companies to transition to electric fleets. It is more than just buying electric trucks. It involves decisions on infrastructure for charging them and determining which loads are best suited for currently available technologies.Many workers spent the last year working remotely and ordering many, many things online. Now they are returning to offices. But what will they do about their e-com orders if they are not home to receive them? That's why some office complexes are considering installing electronic  parcel delivery lockers so that these workers can receive their e-commerce deliveries at work.What keeps chief supply chain officers up at night? A new study reveals the priorities that will set their agendas moving forward.Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:Ryder websiteHybrid workplaces could feature more parcel lockersReport: chief supply chain officers to focus on managing disruption & business continuity as pandemic challenges continueVisit DCVelocity.com for the latest news. Send feedback about this podcast to [email protected] sponsored by: ApteanOther linksAbout DC VELOCITYSubscribe to DC VELOCITYSign up for our FREE newslettersAdvertise with DC VELOCITYTop 10 Supply Chain Management Podcasts

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