Trinity Logistics
JANUARY 11, 2021
Picking up medicine and vitamins from your local store or pharmacy may be a simple task for you. However, shipping pharmaceuticals is a meticulous challenge. Even more so as cold chain logistics often plays a big role in the pharmaceutical supply chain. Let’s dive in and find out what makes shipping pharmaceuticals so complex. The Basics of Pharmaceuticals.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 11, 2021
Jeff Tramel, the Vice President of Global Procurement, at NTT DATA Services. SAP recently announced that NTT DATA Services, a global digital business and IT services company, had achieved $125 million in value based on a digital transformation of their procurement function. The savings have occurred over the past three years following the implementation of spend management solutions from SAP that included SAP Ariba solutions for procurement, SAP Fieldglass solutions for contingent workforce mana
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Talking Logistics
JANUARY 11, 2021
Many companies are getting ready for (or perhaps have already completed) their annual transportation procurement engagement. But has the time come to transform the transportation procurement process? We asked our Indago supply chain research community that question back in October 2020 and the vast majority of the respondents (91%) either Agree (61%) or Strongly Agree.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 11, 2021
Attempts in the early dotcom era to sell food and other grocery items over the internet sputtered. But with the coming of COVID-19, everything has changed.
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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.
Trans Global Auto Logistics
JANUARY 11, 2021
A 2,700-mile row across the Pacific Ocean is something most of us could never dream of, yet that is exactly what a four-man crew will set out to accomplish in June of 2021. The Endurance Limits Pacific Row Challenge team will set sail in Monterey, California —where the crew will row all the way to Honolulu, Hawaii. While setting a World Record is the ultimate accomplishment, this mission is for much more than just a name in the record books.
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Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 11, 2021
Jeff Tramel, the Vice President of Global Procurement, at NTT DATA Services. SAP recently announced that NTT DATA Services, a global digital business and IT services company, had achieved $125 million in value based on a digital transformation of their procurement function. The savings have occurred over the past three years following the implementation of spend management solutions from SAP that included SAP Ariba solutions for procurement, SAP Fieldglass solutions for contingent workforce mana
Logistics Management
JANUARY 11, 2021
NASA chooses SpaceX as its first vendor for the deep space commercial supply chain.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 11, 2021
Smart partnerships and relationship management are critical to every supply strategy, but the supply-chain contract is what counts when questions arise or things go wrong.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 11, 2021
In this annual webcast, executive editor Patrick Burnson hosts our panel of fuel, trade and logistics experts who share their insights on rate patterns in all the major transport modes in an effort to help shippers prepare their freight transportation budget for the coming year.
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
WorkWave
JANUARY 11, 2021
Time To Read: 4 minutes. Once you have established your pressure washing business, you will need to search for new business. There are many opportunities to find new clients; you just need to know where to look and how to reach them. . Along with the traditional method of physical advertising, having an online pressure washing advertising campaign is essential.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 11, 2021
Access to precise location or status at any given time can prevent theft, excessive delays and other unfavorable conditions or supply-chain disruptions.
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 11, 2021
In this article we will look at the topic of customer service: getting it right in your business, understanding the implications for your distribution network, and how you can extract more value —and get more cost—out of your business. Do you have challenges in your business around customer service? What should the service be? Are you over-servicing, under-servicing?
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 11, 2021
A semiconductor shortage is pinching some of the world’s biggest auto manufacturers, costing Nissan, Honda, Ford and more production for a range of cars.
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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.
MTS Logistics
JANUARY 11, 2021
International transportation is the key to opening your business to all markets for growth opportunities. On the other hand, you also need to know and understand the rules and regulations of exporting and importing, and crucially, you need the proper shipping documents. In today’s logistics environment, EDIs (electronic data interfaces) and the Internet are the most used tools to transfer documents among buyers, sellers, vendors, banks, customers and government entities.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 11, 2021
Following confirmation by the United State Senate in November, the Surface Transportation Board (STB), an independent adjudicatory and economic-regulatory agency charged by Congress with resolving railroad rate and service disputes and reviewing proposed railroad mergers, formally welcomed Michelle A. Schultz and Robert Primus to serve as new STB Board members.
NGT News
JANUARY 11, 2021
The California Air Resources Board has settled with AltAir-Paramount LLC, a producer of renewable diesel and renewable jet fuel, addressing reporting violations under the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). The settlement is valued at $132,500. “The LCFS is a critical part of California’s effort to attack climate change by displacing fossil fuels,” says Richard Corey, […].
FreightWaves SONAR
JANUARY 11, 2021
The dawning of a new year means a time to adapt and change shipping managers and logistics providers. And the transportation and shipping industry has a choice to make – to take advantage of trucking data or to ignore it, continuing as before. . Access to data and proper analysis are both essential to maximize profits and reduce costs. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics , “Total private and public fixed assets grew from about $4.9 trillion in 2010 to more than $6.7 trillion in
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This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 11, 2021
Transportation Insight, a North American provider of enterprise logistics solutions, recently announced the acquisition of Spend Management Experts LLC. Spend Management Experts is a provider of parcel optimization, transportation management and e-commerce services helping companies optimize their parcel and e-commerce spend.
WorkWave
JANUARY 11, 2021
Time To Read: 6 minutes. So, you want to start a pressure washing business. Numerous homes throughout the neighborhood look tired and sad, dusty or dirty due to age or recent storms. You can help bring them back to life. You see a niche. Like any other small business, you need a thorough business plan, funds, equipment, and perhaps even employees. 1.
FreightWaves SONAR
JANUARY 11, 2021
Co-hosts Luke Falasca and Kyle Taylor discuss why freight brokers are overpaying their carriers to haul loads during the first week of 2021 on this episode of #WithSONAR. Falasca and Taylor explain the value of real-time data as market conditions have changed since the holidays. Because SONAR provides real-time data, its data is more up-to-date than many of the rate assessment tools that are still showing pre-Christmas rates.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 11, 2021
An ultra-compact lithium-ion pallet truck for loads up to 1.5 tonnes has been launched by global brand of materials handling equipment, Hyster. The new PC1.5 Pallet Truck, powered by a lithium-ion battery, can deliver greater efficiency than a hand pallet truck. “For those currently using hand pallet trucks in the warehouse, switching to the new PC1.5 brings efficiency gains, without complex maintenance requirements,” says Matt Hardy, Solutions Manager EMEA for Hyster Europe.
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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.
Coyote
JANUARY 11, 2021
Learn the basics of U.S. truckload market economics and get a crash course in supply and demand in this comprehensive guide for supply chain professionals.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 11, 2021
Covid-19 is straining supply chains around the world, most notably those of pharmaceutical companies. Scarcity of raw materials upstream and overheated demand downstream cause disruptions. Control over their supply chain is a major challenge for all pharma companies today. RAVAS provides a range of mobile weighing systems uniquely adapted to use in pharmaceutical supply chains, from production to distribution, from cleanroom to shipping bay.
Kuebix
JANUARY 11, 2021
Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global food supply chain, has named Kuebix to its 2020 FL100+ Top Software and Technology Providers list. The annual FL100+ Top Software and Technology Providers honors leading software and technology providers that ensure a safe, efficient and reliable global food […].
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 11, 2021
Meadow Foods, a leading supplier of dairy ingredients and inclusions to the food industry, is preparing for Brexit through use of a new e-Customs solution by Descartes Systems Group. In order to continue ‘business as usual’ post-Brexit, Descartes’ e-Customs solution will support Meadow Foods to manage an estimated ten-fold increase in export declarations to Europe.
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
NGT News
JANUARY 11, 2021
Alexander Dennis Ltd. (ADL), the U.K.’s largest bus and coach manufacturer, and BYD U.K., a company that specializes in batteries, energy management and electric mobility, say they will commence with the design and assembly of chassis for the BYD ADL partnership’s electric single- and double-deck buses for the U.K. market, ensuring completed vehicles are built […].
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 11, 2021
New safety and impact protection equipment from specialist Brandsafe has been specified for a major new warehouse and distribution centre in London. The move sees the UK based company supplying a range of its high-quality safety and protection equipment to online retailer Amazon’s 180,720 sq. ft. multi-storey site in Neasden. This includes products designed to facilitate pedestrian and parking safety while improving vehicle traffic routing and calming for the site.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 11, 2021
New Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, sensing a historic opportunity in the first 100 days of the Biden administration, is hoping the time is finally right for a “big, bold” infrastructure package perhaps as large as $1 trillion.
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