The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Andy Johnston and Joe Lynch discuss modernizing the warehouse. Andy is the Senior Director of Innovation at GEODIS , a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. About Andy Johnston Andy Johnston joined GEODIS in 2012 and currently serves as the Senior Director of Innovation for the Americas region.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Distributed order management solutions can support a ship-from-store strategy. The book You’ve Been Played was written by a software developer who created one of the most popular gamified apps in the world. He writes, “over the years, I’ve found little evidence that most gamification actually works.” I’ve encountered gamification in enterprise applications.
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Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Last December, Convoy, J.B. Hunt, and Uber Freight announced the formation of the Scheduling Standards Consortium (SSC), “which aims to solve transportation scheduling challenges by establishing the freight industry’s first formal set of appointment scheduling application programming interface (API) standards.” Earlier this month, the SCC announced “the achievement of a landmark milestone — the publication.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 16, 2023
If businesses fail to get rid of their supplies, they won’t be able to survive, because they will be forced to refinance all their debt at higher interest rates.
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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.
Overdrive Online
OCTOBER 16, 2023
40-plus owners and operators were featured prominently around the Denton, Texas, courthouse square amid Peterbilt's annual United Way donations drive, which drew hundreds to downtown Denton for the custom-trucks display.
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Trinity Logistics
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Stay up to date on the latest information on conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics through our Freightwaves Sonar subscription. Imports on the Rebound? For the past 14 months, much of the conversation around U.S. container import volume has been gloomy. Figure 1.1 shows the steady decline in import volume that began in August of 2022, and those volumes have remained lower when you compare them year-over-year (YoY) for most of 2023.
MTS Logistics
OCTOBER 16, 2023
As many know, drought conditions can lead to low water levels on rivers, ports, and other waterways. Transportation operations can then be limited with these reductions in available routes causing an increase in transportation costs. Recently, a drought map was created by the University College of London showing many dry areas around the globe. These places included East Africa, Canada, France, and Britain.
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Unisys has unveiled ‘Unisys Logistics Optimization’ , a new quantum-powered solution designed to help organizations solve complex logistics optimization challenges in seconds. As logistics costs continue to rise, companies are urgently trying to redefine the shipping process to improve the customer experience, decrease their costs and drive additional incremental revenue.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 16, 2023
The parcel and freight market has seen big changes in the dynamic between shippers and carriers over the past 12 months. Jason Smith, assistant vice president with U.S. Bank, explains.
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
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Effective October 15th, Peter Edelmann has been appointed as the new CEO of leading intralogistics company SSI Schaefer. In this role, Edelmann (pictured, right) takes over from Steffen Bersch, who has led the company for the past three and a half years. Peter Edelmann has many years of management experience, including over twenty years with the Voith Group, most recently as a member of the Group’s Management Board.
NGT News
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Nonprofit group CALSTART has kicked off a project that is designed to guide investment in commercial medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicle infrastructure along I-95, one of the nation’s most heavily traveled freight routes. The East Coast Commercial ZEV Corridor project will incorporate input from fleet operators, the charging and fueling industry, utilities and communities to […] The post New Federal Initiative Eyes Major East Coast Charging Network for Commercial EVs appeare
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 16, 2023
This year for Recycle Week (16-22 October), at Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP), we’re supporting WRAP’s messaging calling for a Big Recycling Hunt and focusing in on ‘missed capture’: items that are recyclable but are commonly missed. Whether it’s food waste from your staff canteen, cardboard packaging from deliveries or on-the-go plastic bottles, the cost of forgotten recycling for your facility could be more significant than you think.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Bill Ford warned October 16 that the longer the strikes last, the more it helps non-union competitors such as Toyota Motor Corp., Honda Motor Co. and Tesla Inc.
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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.
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Combilift, the largest global manufacturer of multidirectional trucks, articulated forklifts and straddle carriers is thrilled to announce that the Combi-CB70E has been honoured with the coveted Italian Terminal and Logistics Award. This prestigious accolade recognises the innovation in the operational field and its commitment to operator training and safety.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 16, 2023
While the U.S. government has taken some steps to block such imports, neither the British government nor the European Union has followed Washington’s lead.
Odyssey Logistics
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Dear Valued Customer, Please be advised of the following Caribbean Service receiving cut-offs and facility hours for the upcoming 2023-2024 holiday season for Jacksonville, Eddystone and Cataño. THANKSGIVING Closed Thursday and Friday (11/23 and 11/24) Jacksonville Cut-off for Friday 11/24 sail: Dry – Tuesday 11/21 at 2 pm. Reefer – Wednesday 11/22 at noon.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Under a deal struck in 2022, shipping will be phased into the EU’s carbon market from January 1, starting with 40% of emissions for 2024 being covered.
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Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Rite Aid is one of many drugstore chains dealing with lawsuits stemming from the deadly abuse of opioids in the United States.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Washington has earmarked $1.6 billion for the Lake Superior project, but the estimate for what’s needed is twice as much.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Macy’s has tested the shops, which are roughly one-fifth the size of its traditional mall stores, for nearly four years.
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