Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Late last summer, Inc. magazine ran a story with this intriguing title: “ The Next Tech Hub Isn’t Austin Or Denver. The Next Tech Hub Is Greater Phoenix. ”. Change out the words “tech hub” for “warehousing hub” and we couldn’t agree more – because over the past several years Phoenix’s logistics advantages have proven to be a highly compelling draw for many eCommerce businesses, including those who are looking for a more affordable alternative to California.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Over the past 30 years, technology has transformed warehouse operations, making them more efficient as well as reducing the number of required workers. And, given that technology advances at an exponential rate, warehouse managers may find it difficult to imagine what the warehouses of the future will look like. One can be sure that Industry.read More.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Amazon has already proved its mettle in the e-commerce space and in the distribution sector. Earlier in the year the company also staked its claim in the digital freight brokerage industry. Now, it has set its sight on the grocery business. Amazon’s Grocery Connect. Unlike its other ventures, the retail giant’s foray into the food and grocery business has not been profitable — at least not yet.

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Logistics Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

We have been helping companies with their global tariff strategies because of the trade war and the resultant economic emergency. The Coronavirus is causing a different kind of economic crisis that is even more urgent.

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Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

By giving plant technicians the ability to quickly assess and repair complex machinery, AR and IIoT are supercharging production.

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Dedola Global Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Archives. When you’re choosing a freight forwarder, safety is an essential factor to consider. To guarantee that you are making the best (and safest) choice in your forwarder, opt for a C-TPAT certified forwarder. This certification is part of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) initiative to regulate goods coming in and out of the country, specifically across borders.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

How California’s new “gig economy” law is pushing companies that manage or rely on local transportation to rethink the way they route, schedule, and assign their delivery routes. When California Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) went into effect on January 1st, the law’s sweeping impact on the state’s “gig economy” was both obvious and immediate. Focused. Read more How Delivery Companies Can Use Routing Optimization to Offset AB5.

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Logistics Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Fourth quarter revenue—at $4.14 billion—was off 6% annually, but net income attributable to common shareholders—at $96 million—was up 14%. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter headed up to $432 million, for a 14% increase, and XPO generated cash flow from operations, of $349 million, for a 38% annual decline, as well as $349 million of cash flow from operations and $221 million of free cash flow, which was down 54%.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

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Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Logistics Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Falling 4.6 cents, this week’s national diesel average now stands at $2.910, following a 5.4-cent decrease last week to $2.956, with the national average now under the $3 per gallon mark for the second straight week. Prior to the last two weeks, diesel had not fallen below the $3 per gallon mark since the week of September 16, when it checked in at $2.987 and kicked off a 19-week stretch of $3 and above weekly averages.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

In this 8-minutes video, Trent Morris will answer these following questions that are certainly very helpful for those confused between the difference of Procurement and Purchasing. What’s the difference between Procurement and Purchasing? Can we use the terms interchangeably? Are these always separate functions? Category Management – what’s that? What is supplier relationship management?

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Freight Center

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Like so many industries today, freight shipping is being transformed by advanced technologies. All these technologies share two goals: to make freight shipping more efficient and less expensive. In the world of freight-shipping technology, the concept of driverless freight-shipping trucks gets the lion’s share of the press, but it is still years away from being a major factor in freight shipping.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Volvo Trucks North America has offered a first look at its Class 8 battery-electric project trucks during an exclusive event at TEC Equipment dealership in Fontana, Calif. The Volvo Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions (LIGHTS) Innovation Showcase, held at Volvo Trucks’s TEC Equipment dealership’s Fontana location, revealed the progress that has been achieved since […].

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Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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Truck News

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Little did I know while writing last month’s column on “potential speed bumps for supply chains in 2020” that we’d start the year on the cusp of a pandemic.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Oberon Fuels, a producer of ultra-low-carbon, renewable dimethyl ether (rDME) transportation fuel, and SHV Energy, the world’s largest distributor of propane fuel, are partnering to accelerate the use of renewable DME to reduce the carbon footprint of transportation fuel. With only a 20% blend of rDME, propane’s carbon intensity (CI) value is reduced from 83 […].

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MercuryGate

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Shippers and logistics service providers seek out the most effective ways to maintain a competitive advantage in operations, improve profitability, and reduce costs. Route optimization is a widely recognized opportunity and means to achieve these goals. Route optimization in freight is not a new idea and there are many basic forms of route optimization that […].

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Hyundai Motor Co. says it has expanded its partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and its support of the DOE Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program. Hyundai’s commitment aims to increase technical collaboration to better understand challenges and to collect and publish independently validated data from demonstrating fuel cell technologies and hydrogen infrastructure under […].

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and retailers are going all-in to prepare for the demand. When you think of February 14, many thoughts and references come to mind. There’s always lots of red, flowers, and sweets, but the complex mechanism of logistics and transportation that lays behind the lovey-dovey things is a concern for quite a few.

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World Food Programme Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Faith in the system: Beating the odds to top marks at school in Malawi Poor facilities and a lack of classes failed to stop one girl taking huge steps toward achieving her dream of becoming a doctor Faith had the benefit of strong family support. Photo: WFP/Badre Bahaji Poverty, hunger, inadequate school facilities, sexual and gender-based violence ?

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Freight Center

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Like so many industries today, freight shipping is being transformed by advanced technologies. All these technologies share two goals: to make freight shipping more efficient and less expensive. In the world of freight-shipping technology, the concept of driverless freight-shipping trucks gets the lion’s share of the press, but it is still years away from being a major factor in freight shipping.

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Women in Trucking

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Talking to a medical doctor, either by phone, tablet or computer, with or without a visual component such as Facetime, can remove the need for many non-emergency ER visits. Telemedicine providers can advise individuals on home care, make recommendations for where and when to seek in-person care and even prescribe some medications. The textbook example is something like an ear infection, which can be diagnosed based on a description of symptoms, and treated with a prescription called into the nea

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Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Tailor-made, efficient and sustainable: Packsize will present its automated solutions for e-commerce at the LogiMAT trade fair in Stuttgart from 10 to 12 March at Stand B61 in Hall 4. Precision-fit boxes are created individually for each shipment, and bring numerous advantages from picking through to shipping, says the German-based firm.Packaging as a Service.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

As in many things e-commerce, Amazon has been one of the driving forces in changes to packaging, namely less of it and with sustainable materials.… The post The quickly disappearing corrugated box: How packaging is changing appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Parcel+Post Expo is the leading global event for the world’s parcel delivery, e-commerce logistics and postal industries, attracting an audience of 4,000+ industry leaders and decision makers from 100 countries. The annual industry showcase event in Vienna in 2020 will once again represent the most important opportunity for parcel delivery operators, e-commerce logistics companies and postal operators to come together, see the latest ideas and innovations, and form business relationships on a gl

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Ocado bounced back from the fire in its Andover fulfilment centre, posting near 10% growth across its retail and solutions divisions, signing new customers in… The post Ocado "uniquely place" for 2020 after recovery from Andover fire – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

US conglomerate Emerson is expanding its collaboration with Dachser via a new European contract logistics mandate for Emerson’s Climate Technologies division. Dachser has expanded its capacities in Alsdorf by adding a 7,000-square-metre warehouse. Over the past 30 years, Emerson’s Climate Technologies division has steadily grown its European business, which includes products from the heating, climate control, ventilation, and refrigeration technology sector.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Dive Brief: Major U.S. ports could see a nearly 13% drop in containerized retail imports in February, down to 1.41 million TEUs, due to extended… The post NRF: Coronavirus could cause 13% import drop at US ports appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Goplasticpallets.com has launched a new XL Lid especially designed to protect fabric dunnage and special system packaging on return journeys. Designed by CABKA_IPS, the new CabCube 1210 XL Lid was developed to be compatible with the. CabCube 1210 9F 2.0 foldable sleeve pack, particularly for those customers using large volumes of inner packaging and fabric dunnage.

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