Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2019

As Jeff Bezos, CEO of the e-commerce juggernaut once said, “When [executives of other companies] are in the shower in the morning, they’re thinking about how they’re going to get ahead of one of their top competitors. Here in the shower, we’re thinking about how we are going to invent something on behalf of a customer.”. As a CEO, the path forward will be through optimizing your supply chain while keeping an eye on the goal; your customers.

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SIPMM Professional Publications

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Every decade or so, the business world invents another term for how it extracts managerial and decision-making value from computerized data. In the 1970s the favored term was decision support system, accurately reflecting the importance of a decision-centered approach to data analysis. In the early ’80s, executive information systems were the preferred nomenclature, which addressed […].

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Today shippers face considerable challenges. E-commerce continues to grow, and the modern consumer expects omnichannel delivery and order fulfillment options. At the same time, Amazon’s unrelenting push to offer faster, free service on millions of items undermines shippers’ ability to stay profitable. As a result, more shippers have turned to auditing freight invoices as a.read More.

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20Cube Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Packaging is an ever-evolving process. It’s no longer the old simple cardboard boxes but is a complex, coordinated system ensuring that the consignment can move safely and effectively without any damage throughout the supply chain movement. . According to Per Engelseth’s thesis on ‘The core role of packages in a logistics network’, “The basic objective of logistics is concerned with the provision of goods to an end-user and four main activities are involved in this provision of goods.

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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.

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 29, 2019

The pilot program will allow a limited number of individuals between the ages of 18 and 20 to operate large trucks in interstate commerce.

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Volvo Trucks North America’s newest truck will roll out in 2020; the OEM is also adding a FlowBelow package to tractors as its electric HD truck becomes reality.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Trying to understand and implement artificial intelligence (AI) for your supply chain network during your digital transformation efforts, or let alone finding the right partner in your journey, is like walking in an enchanted forest full of myths, ogres, and lost souls trying to find a way out. Finding the right path in there to an eternal bliss starts with knowing what is not right.

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 29, 2019

"At the end of the day, smart and connected trailers lead to safer trailers on our shared roads, and it's incumbent upon the trailer OEMs to collectively take advantage of the cutting-edge technology that is available to us," says Great Dane's Mike Molitor.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Digital transformation is a hot topic these days. As the name implies, a digital transformation journey is one that will – if it is successful – completely transform how an organization operates by overhauling old processes. This transformation could result in a completely different company and for this reason, it is imperative that the CEO becomes the […].

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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

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Thermo King recently introduced the SLXi Local transport refrigeration unit (TRU), which it says is up to 200 pounds lighter than other TRUs, increasing payload capacity.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Atlanta-based transportation and logistics titan UPS said this week that it is making further inroads to its healthcare-dedicated warehouse and distribution network, in the form of the addition of 1.3 million square-feet (MSF) of United States-based distribution space, as well as receiving the European Union’s Good Distribution Practice (GDP) compliance certification for France- and Germany-based healthcare operations.

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 29, 2019

As the complexity of modern vehicles grows this ‘high-powered search engine’ helps fleets find problems quickly and get trucks back on the road.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Rising 0.014-cents, the national diesel average checked in at $3.064, following a decline of 0.001 cents, for the week ending October 21 and a 0.004-cent gain, for the week ending October 14.

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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.

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 29, 2019

It shouldn’t come as a shock that electric trucks dominated the conversation on Day 1 of the North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Greenwich, Conn.-based XPO Logistics, a provider of global freight transportation and logistics services, reported solid third quarter earnings today. Revenue­­-at $4.15 billion-was down 4.4% annually, and net income attributable to common shareholders-at $117 million-was up 13.7% compared to $101 million a year ago. Operating income-at $229 million-was up 8.7%, and diluted earnings per share-at $1.14-topped Wall Street estimates of $1.03 per share.

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 29, 2019

New e-commerce platform among other announcements as company preps for the updated 2020 Cascadia to hit the road.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 29, 2019

The following report outlines common obstacles for regulatory labeling and reviews six best practices organizations can implement to overcome common these labeling challenges.

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Overdrive Online

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Today on Overdrive Radio: Will Beeley's new “Highways and Heart Attacks” record is the singer-songwriter and hazmat pressurized tank hauler's third full-length record, and his first in 40 years. His story in music reaches back to the late 1960s, runs through an iconic record label in Mississippi and extends on up into the present day. Today on Overdrive Radio: Will Beeley's new “Highways and Heart Attacks” record is the singer-songwriter and hazmat pressurized tank hauler's third full-length rec

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Almost six full months to the day after it was introduced, H.R. 2440, the Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act, was passed by the United States House of Representatives by a 296-109 margin.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Roadie is creating a wide last-mile delivery network by using excess capacity already on the road.

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GoShip Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2019

The spookiest night of the year is just around the corner! The end of October is a prime time not only for witches and ghosts but also for retailers. Shippers are getting ready for scary costumes, decorations, and of course, lots of treats. At the same time, retailers and shipping companies prepare to supply the spooky occasion. Halloween shipping plays an enormous role in the retail industry.

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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.

GEP

Logistics Manager

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Yang Ming continues to enhance its Southeast Asia deployment with the new ITS service (Indonesia – Singapore/Malaysia – Thailand Service). The ITS service is set to be launched on November 12th, 2019. The carrier says the new service is being launched as a response to the steady economic growth and foreign trade between Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, A total of three container ships with loadable capacity of 1,180 TEU each will be deployed for ITS service, of which one

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PINC

OCTOBER 29, 2019

If you happen to be in the Toronto area or are planning to attend the Distribution Logistics Summit in the first week of November in Toronto, Canada, I would like to invite you to attend the panel titled The Bionic Supply Chain. Our CEO, Matt Yearling, will be hosting three seasoned executives to discuss how robots and advanced technologies are merging into day-to-day operations and helping organizations understand what it means to have a Bionic Supply Chain, and how this will affect you moving

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World Food Programme Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Photo: Alexis Masciarelli Climate-risk-informed development for sood sefcurity Background & Concept Note WFP and its partners envision a world in which all people, including future generations, are well-nourished and food secure and in which food systems can absorb and manage emerging patterns of risk. At the centre of resilient food systems are resilient communities that can adapt to a growing number of climate shocks and stresses.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 29, 2019

While there are similar regulations and overlapping requirements governing both Mexico and U.S. customs import processes, there are drastic differences that savvy shippers should be aware of.

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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

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World Food Programme Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Photo: Simon Pierre Diouf / WFP Solutions and challenges: Implications of the digital era for humanitarian partnerships and programming Background and concept note Increasing humanitarian needs and resource constraints are providing the imperative to use digital technology to achieve cost-effectiveness, greater transparency, and better outreach in providing support to those people who are left behind.

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MercuryGate

OCTOBER 29, 2019

The post Freight Savings: Implementing a TMS Can Save Even More Than You Think appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2019

LPR, Europe’s leading red pallet pooling company, says it has seen significant growth in 2019 with 14 new contracts being agreed. In the first six months of 2019 alone, LPR has won new business from a diverse mix of producers and manufacturers, including many familiar brands such as Florette, Aston Manor Cider, Yew Tree Dairy and Butcher’s Pet Care.

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