Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
It’s time to share a breaking story about parcel delivery. And we mean that literally. According to various studies, anywhere from 7% to 11% of customers’ online orders arrive broken or damaged – a scenario that’s even more likely if products are large (when delivery damages climb to 21 %). And when that happens, it can cost your company big.
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Discussing the FreightTech 25 with Andrew Cox. Andrew Cox and Joe Lynch discuss the FreightTech 25, which is a list of 25 freight technology companies that have been recognized by FreightWaves as the most innovative. Andrew works at FreightWaves and manages the nomination and selection process for the FreightTech 25. About Andrew Cox. Andrew Cox is the Retail Community Leader at FreightWaves.
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Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
As things have been upended on many fronts over the course of 2020, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many trends within the freight railroad sector that were already evident have been accelerated by the pandemic. That was a key takeaway at the virtual RailTrends conference earlier this month, which was hosted by Progressive Railroading Magazine and independent railroad analyst Tony Hatch, from Alan Shaw, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Class I railroad carrier Norfo
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Even as Target Corporation's ecommerce becomes a bigger percentage of their sales, their gross margin continues to increase! This is not suppose to be possible. How did Target accomplish this? The post Target’s Margins Improve Even As Digital Sales Explode: How Is That Even Possible? appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
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Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Thinking the "Smuggler's Notch" section of Vermont route 108 looks like a good path toward your destination? Don't do it, says reader Steve Hearne -- any large vehicle, especially any tractor-trailer, is "doomed" on the route. Fines, too, are hefty. The post ,000 fair warning, a third time: Vermont route 108 between Stowe/Cambridge off-limits first appeared on Overdrive.
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NGT News
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
U.S. Reps. Tom O’Halleran and Michael C. Burgess have introduced H.R. 8807 – the Electric Vehicle Mobility Area Planning Act (EV MAP Act). The bill would create a $10 million grant program to assist localities and electric utilities in identifying the locations for EV charging stations in their communities. “As our transportation sector evolves – […].
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
China is losing its luster as a place for cheap, reliable manufacturing of high-technology goods. But what other country can match it in both price and scale? The answer might be India.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Naperville, Ill., along with Trillium and Groot Industries, has opened the city’s first public compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station, located at 1720 Jefferson Ave. City staff first began investigating a transition from oil-based fuels to CNG in 2013. In 2018, the city agreed to lease the land as part of a long-term partnership with […].
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
There is a lot of focus today on competing on customer experience and the role of supply chain and logistics in enabling it. But one of the first companies, particularly in the e-commerce era, to embed customer experience in its culture and leverage it as a competitive differentiator was Zappos (which Amazon acquired in 2009. Read more On Tony Hsieh, Customer Experience, and Logistics Outsourcing.
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
NGT News
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Nikola Corp., a designer and manufacturer of zero-emission battery-electric and hydrogen-electric vehicles, has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with General Motors (GM) for a global supply agreement related to the integration of GM’s Hydrotec fuel-cell system into Nikola’s commercial semi-trucks. This supersedes and replaces the transaction announced in September.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Continuing to grow its final mile services offerings through acquisition, Lowell, Ark.-based trucking and intermodal services bellwether J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. announced today that its subsidiary, J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. has acquired the assets of Mass Movement Inc.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
As a mother of an avid horse rider, I have noticed a development where horses are now being bred to be far more athletic. In the ‘old days’, the preferred showjumping warmblood breeds had stronger hind legs to handle the propulsion of the jumps. Lately, the horses have been cross-bred with lighter more athletic breeds, […]. The post 3 Ways to Drive Value out of Your ERP Investment appeared first on SYSPRO US.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
A report recently issued by San Francisco-based real estate investment trust company Prologis took a deep dive into how “automation has the power to revolutionize logistics operations. The report, entitled “Automation and Logistics Real Estate #1: The State of Automation in Supply Chains,” highlighted three trends that the firm said will lead to higher levels of automation in Prologis’s facilities.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Shipping and Freight Resource
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
UN General Assembly Resolution calls for seafarer key worker designation and implementation of crew change protocols; IMO Secretary-General urges priority vaccination. The United Nations General Assembly has called on UN Member States to designate seafarers and other marine personnel as key workers and to implement relevant measures to allow stranded seafarers to be repatriated and others to join ships, and to ensure access to medical care.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
John Scannapieco, chair of the Global Business Team at the law firm of Baker Donelson, addresses potential changes in U.S. trade relations and regulations on multiple fronts.
FreightWaves SONAR
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Effective supply chain management and logistics RFP processes depend on an accurate measure of the health of the business and the market. Big data provides an opportunity to gain those insights, especially during volatile freight markets. As further explained by Grainger , “Big Data gives businesses the ability to monitor products with laser-like focus as they move through their supply chain in real-time.
Truck News
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Some trucking companies use a business model that has come to be known as “Driver Inc.” to classify their truck drivers as “independent contractors” when they are actually employees. By misclassifying the drivers, Drivers Inc. companies are trying to avoid deducting certain payments which should be properly remitted, such as source payments for Canada Pension […].
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Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Johnson & Johnson Maintains No.1 Slot; Four Supply Chain Organizations Make Their Debut in the Ranking.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
The Lion Electric Co., a designer, manufacturer and distributor of all-electric medium and heavy-duty urban vehicles, says it intends to combine with Northern Genesis Acquisition Corp., a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company focused on a commitment to sustainability and strong alignment with environmental, social and governance principles.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Target’s Shipt Subsidiary Does Same Day Deliveries. On November 18 th , Target Corporation reported its third quarter earnings. Not surprisingly, because of COVID-19, ecommerce sales are surging. What is surprising is that even as ecommerce becomes a bigger percentage of their sales, their gross margin continues to increase! In one article from a few years ago a pundit said, “The dirty little secret about omnichannel that is not getting nearly enough attention – omnichannel can cost a lot
MTS Logistics
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
On November 18th, the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) confirmed plans for short-term measures to cut carbon emissions across the entire merchant fleet. According to Splash247, “MARPOL legislation will see two new measures added: the technical requirement to reduce carbon intensity, based on a new Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) from 2023; and operational carbon intensity reduction requirements, based on a new operational carbon intensity indicator (CII), d
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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.
247 Customs Broker
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Global Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Market 2014-2024 is an exhaustive investigation of the global Air Cargo & Freight Logistics market together with the future projections to… The post Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Market Share, Size 2020 Industry Regional Demand, Future Scope, Business Challenges, Key Players – DB Schenker, Cathay Pacific Airlines, China Airlines, FedExoration, Bollore Group SDV, CEVA Logistics appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Mazars Ledger
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
WEBCAST December 9, 2020 | 12 PM ET Moderators Florie Bourrel-Heleine | Senior Manager, Mazars Pierre Razzo | Senior Manager, Mazars… The post Landing Perspectives for the Aviation Insurance Industry appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.
247 Customs Broker
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
30th November 2020 New managers with a strategic innovation focus have recently joined the Interroll team. The company also established its Innovation Projects and Development… The post New managers joined Interroll team – Logistics Business® appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
World Food Programme Logistics
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Lake Chad has become one of the world’s most complex humanitarian crises; its shores are washed by the violence of extremist groups and unpredictable climate leaving millions of families in poverty and in constant search for a safe place, where they can find food. Story by María Gallar Sánchez, originally published in El País, in Spanish, in November 2020.
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
247 Customs Broker
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Point of No Return: 4 Ways to Get Rid of Big Gifts and Furniture You Can’t Send Back | The uShip Blog uShip uses cookies… The post Point of No Return: 4 Ways to Get Rid of Big Gifts and Furniture You Can’t Send Back appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
MercuryGate
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
As demands have exponentially increased in the wake of the pandemic’s e-commerce buying bump, companies […]. The post Cyber Monday Shipping: What to Know About an Earlier E-Commerce Deal Season appeared first on MercuryGate International.
PINC
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Top Gartner analysts say there’s no time like the present to invest in a YMS that can help you offset COVID-19 challenges and future-proof your yard. . A valuable supply chain asset, the physical area “outside of the four walls” of the typical warehouse or distribution center (DC) is becoming a focal point for companies that are realizing the value of their yards.
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