The Lean Thinker
AUGUST 22, 2017
Normally when I get an email from a company pointing me to the great lean resource on their web page, I find very little worth discussing. But Creative Safety Supply in Beaverton, Oregon has some interesting material that I think is worth taking a look at. First, to be absolutely clear, I have not done business with them, nor do I have any business relationship.
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 21, 2017
Editor's Note: As a transportation management solutions company, Cerasis aids manufacturing companies in streamlining logistics & transportation in order to gain efficiency and reduce costs. Like logistics, marketing has many channels and considerations in order to be effective. Today we bring you email tips for manufacturers and other industrial companies in order to continue the spirit of giving best practices to manufacturers and the industry at large in order to have a more effective com
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3PL Insights
AUGUST 21, 2017
There’s a great deal of space for advancement in the field of logistics, as it’s always rapidly expanding. But there are some specific skills necessary to being successful on the job. Whether you’re a truck driver, supply chain manager, salesperson, or in any other position, these four important skills are needed for a logistics career path. Critical Thinking: You can’t avoid making decisions, so it’s crucial to have critical thinking skills.
Jayem Logistics
AUGUST 19, 2017
Dangerous goods or hazardous materials are pure chemicals or harmful to people, animals or environment. These should be packed carefully by well-trained cargo handlers in order to avoid risk in transportation. The packaging of such substances have safety symbols in small square orange color. Symbols applied to retail packing are: The above symbols mention the nature of hazard and the actions have to be taken when swallowed or accidentally spilled.
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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.
10xLogistics
AUGUST 25, 2017
There is a lot of talk (even on this blog) about the cool and "sexy" technology being deployed in Supply Chain today. Things like block chain, robots, drones and apps to do just about everything are all the rage. However, it is my thesis that until and unless you get a full "lights out' warehouse, load control center, and planning department, leadership capability will still be the single competency you cannot do without.
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3PL Insights
AUGUST 24, 2017
The landscape of grocery fulfillment has changed greatly, and there are certain advantages and disadvantages to online grocery shopping. We live in a world where you can order a car service at the touch of a screen, have various everyday tasks and errands completed for you by a stranger, and now, you can grocery shop using an app, and have your groceries packaged and delivered, saving you a trip to the store.
Dedola Global Logistics
AUGUST 23, 2017
The Freight Forwarder’s Guide to LAX. If you are an importer who regularly brings goods in through the Los Angeles/Long Beach ports, you may have used air freight services through Los Angeles International Airport, better known as LAX. LAX is a hub for domestic and international transportation. The number of people that arrive and depart from LAX daily makes it the second-busiest airport in the United States , and the fourth busiest worldwide.
Log-hub
AUGUST 23, 2017
Innovative collaboration between Log-hub and 3SC to realize cost savings in the supply chain based on new Indian tax regime (GST). Zug / Pune, 21 July 2017. The digital B2B marketplace for warehousing, Log-hub AG from Switzerland, and the Indian Supply Chain specialist 3SC are now collaborating on the Indian market. Both companies are technology based and offer advanced analytics based transportation and warehousing solutions.
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 23, 2017
October is just around the corner. Since the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) increased the 2017 freight broker bond renewal amount to $75,000 back in 2013 and set October 1 as the renewal deadline, that's the time when many freight brokers renew their bonds. So if it's time for your 2017 freight broker bond renewal, you need to get moving soon.
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
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 24, 2017
Pallets are an iconic part of any warehouse or supply chain, but they’re more crucial than most people know — and we’re not talking about using them as material for upcycles or shabby, chic furniture. Why are pallets such a critical part of the supply chain, and how can they contribute to things like worker safety and loading times? More Complicated Than They Appear.
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 25, 2017
Editor's Note: Today's blog comes from our friend Michael Stoddard who shares the top 10 transportation jobs in the industry. If you happen to find yourself searching for careers in logistics, transportation and supply chains, you'll be happy to know that there's no shortage of positions. There are many well-suited starter vacancies, and there's a lot to strive for in this field.
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