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How cargo survey for refrigerated and frozen cargoes works

Shipping and Freight Resource

This cargo is further divided into goods carried in: Frozen state example meats, fish, and butter, Chilled state example beef, vegetables, cheese, and eggs and. Air cooled condition example Fruits and vegetables. Marine Cargo Survey Practices. Inspect loaded, secured cargo in holds and lashed to decks.

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How manufacturers and distributors can use ERP to gain control across the supply chain

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

New SYSPRO research reveals 47% of survey respondents invested in sensors, IoT or IIoT to collect data and respond to supply chain disruption, however only 20% of businesses invested in data analytics tools to process and analyze the data and only 5% of businesses investigated AI and ML to draw any long-term benefit from the data collection.

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How the fabricated metals industry can benefit from a Cloud ERP system

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

According to the recent SYSPRO global research survey, an enormous 82 percent of Fabricated Metal Manufacturers experienced supply chain and material handling disruptions over the past twelve months. One of the main technology disruptors is cloud infrastructure and supporting tools.

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What’s the gig economy mean for the warehouse labor market?

Logistics Viewpoints

In the recent Lucas Systems Voice of the Warehouse Worker survey, nearly 3 in 4 (74%) warehouse workers were at least somewhat likely to take a pay cut to work at another company with more technology tools to help them do their job. Some IT software skills may be necessary as more complex software is being installed.

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What are the true causes of ongoing supply chain disruptions?

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

There are many causes, for example, container ships from Asia are now too large to traverse the Panama Canal (20 years ago they were not), so they offload on the West Coast of the United States and are compelled to truck all goods to the East Coast. Hence our surprise at the findings of the global survey above. .

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Best Practices for Engaging Leads Through Web Chat

WorkWave

Web chat is a useful tool for many different purposes, from complaint resolution to service booking, but today’s focus is web chat sales, a powerful tool that can help you to convert leads and secure new customers. It’s a powerful tool, but it’s not a sure thing. Add Chat Where Questions Arise.

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World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director addresses UN Security Council on Yemen

World Food Programme Logistics

The statement, delivered on 17 June, highlighted the difficulties WFP is facing in providing humanitarian assistance in the war-torn country WFP Executive Director David Beasley addressing the Security Council. Photo: UN Security Council Briefing on Yemen 17 June 2019 As Delivered?—? o Who took their food? We don’t want to do this.