Food Logistics
MARCH 15, 2021
Here's how a third-party logistics provider can help food and beverage processors shift their models, navigate new regulations and secure a reliable fulfillment center.
The Lean Thinker
MARCH 15, 2021
Jeff Kaas talks about Leader Standard Work [link]. The people at Kaas Tailored in Mukilteo, Washington are friends, neighbors, and colleagues of mine. They have been a tour stop for people from all over the planet who want to learn more about their people-centric culture of continuous improvement. Last year when the tsunami of COVID washed over all of us, their business faced an existential threat and they made a dramatic pivot to making medical PPE – masks and face shields.
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The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 15, 2021
Why Cold Callers Fail with Chris Jolly. Joe Lynch and Chris Jolly discuss why cold callers fail. In the discussion, Chris shares the most common reasons cold callers fail and some tips for making the cold calling process more effective. About Chris Jolly. Chris Jolly is the founder of The Freight Coach and the host of Coffee w/#TheFreightCoach podcast.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 15, 2021
Vorto, a provider of supply chain sustainability solutions, recently announced the launch of Reload, a new platform powered by artificial intelligence that automates procurement, logistics and back-office activities.
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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.
Logistics Management
MARCH 15, 2021
The report, entitled, “Forever Altered: The Future of Logistics Real Estate Demand,” points to various trends and themes related to how the pandemic “has forever altered the logistics real estate landscape,” with supply chain decisions having become more holistic, more data-driven, and more urgent than at any point in the past, coupled with how urbanization, digitization, and demographics have changed the ways in which people live, work, and shop.
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NGT News
MARCH 15, 2021
An innovative new electric vehicle startup, Green Easy Safe Transportation Carts (GEST), is coming to the Chicago Loop this spring. GEST is launching its open-air, electric-powered shuttles throughout Chicago’s downtown area. The company relies on funding from corporate sponsors only, meaning riders can participate in the program at no cost to them.
FreightWaves SONAR
MARCH 15, 2021
In this edition of “SONAR Indices & Insights,” readers will learn about Lane Acuity Plus, the newest product app in the ongoing development of the SONAR SCI (SCI is an acronym for “supply chain intelligence”) suite of products. . The introduction of this first application within SONAR SCI was built with leaders at companies that spend millions of dollars on freight shipping.
NGT News
MARCH 15, 2021
Fusion Fuel Green, a green hydrogen technology company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Grupo Zoilo Ríos to jointly develop the first green hydrogen production capacity next to a service station in Spain. This partnership will also represent the first hydrogen purchase agreement (HPA) signed with a gas station operator in Spain.
Overdrive Online
MARCH 15, 2021
Take a tour down old Route 66 through the highway postcard collection of Joe Sonderman, which began early on for him on family stops at Gaspar’s Truck Stop in Kingdom City, Mo., where he saw a postcard showing its prior incarnation. The rest is history.
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
MARCH 15, 2021
New Flyer of America Inc., a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., an independent global bus manufacturer, has unveiled its next-generation battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG heavy-duty transit bus, built on the Xcelsior platform. Based on North America’s first low-floor transit bus introduced by New Flyer in 1991, the Xcelsior was launched in 2009 with over 16,000 […].
Talking Logistics
MARCH 15, 2021
Back in April 2013, I asked the question, “Will Supply Chain Software Vendors Start Competing On Design?” Here’s an excerpt: One of the things supply chain software users like to complain about the most is the user interface (UI). This was true 15 years ago when I started as an industry analyst, and it’s true. Read more The Big Cost of Poorly Designed Software User Interfaces.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 15, 2021
Retired electric vehicle batteries that are repackaged into energy-storage systems are being targeted at industrial consumers who’ve been slower to adopt the technology than utilities or homeowners.
Logistics Management
MARCH 15, 2021
Total February U.S.-bound import shipments—at 1,099,310—were up 29.3% annually, while also outpacing February 2019 by 20.1% and are up 25.9% year-to-date, at 2,338,297. Meanwhile, containerized freight imports—at 2,464,007 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units) saw a 20% annual increase, for the month, with a 17.8% annual gain, to 5,270,966 TEU.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 15, 2021
David Wiseman, vice president of secure communications with BlackBerry, explains the importance of a unified communications system to respond to, and recover from, cyberattacks.
MTS Logistics
MARCH 15, 2021
Photo Credit: katatonia82 / Shutterstock.com. According to Splash 24/7, unusual buying patterns created by excessive demand, labor shortages due to COVID-19 outbreaks, and container shortages have created what the site calls a “perfect storm” for the shipping industry. Currently, over 42 vessels are anchored along the West Coast awaiting berth at Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Oakland ports.
FreightWaves SONAR
MARCH 15, 2021
Enterprise shippers and freight shipping managers have to plan and prepare for many processes and events that have yet to occur. Outlook and predictive planning are a big part of successful supply chain operations. This is particularly true for truckload shipping procurement. Being able to secure loads and maintain long-term shipping contracts is essential to keeping trucks full and keeping the fleet on the road.
20Cube Logistics
MARCH 15, 2021
With demand rising in the e-commerce supply chains, shippers have been facing challenges to deliver the goods on time. With more frequent orders and shorter lead times and on top of it less product to fill a truck or a container, the shipper has to come up with a strategic solution. Shippers are looking at methods that can improve the speed and are lower on costs.
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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
MARCH 15, 2021
Logistics is one such sector which has seen constant evolution over decades and is on a fast paced growth in recent times. It is a fact, that Indian logistics sector and logistics companies in India are competing various global logistics players. Their is a lot of possibility of scope in industry acquiring many areas of logistics. During my internship in Logistics company I realized when we talk about logistics everything is time-bounded.
MercuryGate
MARCH 15, 2021
In the last year, the world as we know it has changed dramatically. That is perhaps most evident in the way logistics and transportation networks have been forced to evolve. We’ve seen a massive shift from what was historically a product-push distribution model based on planning, to a customer-pull product phenomenon based on demand. Malls […].
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
MARCH 15, 2021
Toyota is one of the world leaders in the automotive market and the company is very successful both in terms of profitability and market capitalization. Despite the fact that Tesla has recently appeared, nevertheless, for many years Toyota remains the standard of quality and Toyota’s business is built on very clear and principles known to scientists for a long time.
Women in Trucking
MARCH 15, 2021
Photo: TIME, April 26, 1976.
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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.
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
MARCH 15, 2021
Last year in the course of Senior Management and information Technologies in the Master of Business, Product & Service Management at the UPV, we analyzed how Maersk was planning to innovate its business model ( click here to see the case analysis ) and why it was important to them offer the possibility to its customers to monitor its goods while being transported.
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 15, 2021
A B2C fulfilment expert has quickly taken advantage of a next generation software adoption platform to win bigger business and improve internal operations. Brian Kirst is co founder and Chief Strategy Officer for leading US 3PL provider Resurge, with distribution centres in New Jersey and Reno, and his new best friend is an ‘AI-style’ training tool called SnapBuddy, which enables him to self configure WMS rules changes and modifications without delay.
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
MARCH 15, 2021
Found this video in YouTube and had to share it. Amazon is a referent in retail and this video shows how everything works inside Amazon fulfillment warehouse. Give 10 minutes of your day to know it :)!
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 15, 2021
Starting today, DKV Euro Service has more than doubled its network coverage with the Circle K supply network. DKV customers can now use their DKV CARD to settle fuel and vehicle-related accessories at the entire Circle K network – encompassing 380 stations – in the Republic of Ireland. The 50 dealer sites of Circle K based in Northern Ireland will be added in the near future.
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
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 15, 2021
Chad Collins, CEO of Körber. Körber, which was known as HighJump Software until about a year ago, completed their virtual Elevate Americas user conference. Despite the pandemic, it was a good year for the supply chain group at Körber (Körber rhymes with Gerber, the baby food company). This group had record revenues. The company had 300 new customers and 100 go lives.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 15, 2021
President Biden’s executive order reaffirming the “Buy American” policy for federal government contracting is meant to close the loopholes that have permitted some foreign sourcing of goods and services. But can U.S. manufacturers step up the pace of production to take advantage of the action?
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