Logistics Management
MARCH 2, 2020
Thanks to the inexorable growth of e-commerce, the reverse loop has never been so prominent in global supply chains. Now, social media contributes to the complexity.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 2, 2020
Motor-carrier costs rose 7.7% in 2019, according to the latest annual report by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI).
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Logistics Management
MARCH 2, 2020
Logistics professionals now need to leverage diverse systems and new ways of thinking in an effort to improve carrier partnerships and increase speed and efficiency. With that in mind, the editorial staff of LM has put together a collection of features to help readers push that pace of change inside their organizations.
NGT News
MARCH 2, 2020
Following the recent commitments to clean energy solutions by multiple high-profile U.S. industries, including Amazon and Delta Airlines, officials at the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) say they are encouraging other companies to join PERC’s commitment to clean energy, which benefits the environment. “We are thrilled to see the news headlines of industries like […].
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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 2, 2020
For shippers, the importance of “know your service provider” has never been more relevant. You must understand how your freight will be delivered. You are the one who promises “free next-day service,” and the buyer assumes you have figured out how to do this.
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Logistics Management
MARCH 2, 2020
GE Appliances may not have taken all of the touches out of its distribution processes, but it has reduced them to a bare minimum, increased the velocity of product moving through its facilities and sped up training time. The key: A digital transformation with next-generation technologies like IoT, AI and VR.
Food Logistics
MARCH 2, 2020
CDL specializes in providing time-critical, “last-mile” delivery services on a same-day, next-day or overnight basis, and boasts a 98% on-time delivery rate.
Logistics Management
MARCH 2, 2020
The report’s key metric—the PMI—checked in at 50.1 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth) in February, down 0.8% from January’s 50.9 reading. January was 3.1% ahead of December, which marked the lowest PMI reading going back to June 2000’s 46.3. The overall economy grew in February for the 130th consecutive month. The February PMI is 0.4% below the 12-month average of 50.5.
Truck News
MARCH 2, 2020
is a fine line between solitude and loneliness when you live in the cab of a truck.
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
Logistics Management
MARCH 2, 2020
The first generation of warehouse execution systems (WES) brought a new level of orchestration to automated warehouses. The next generation promises to bring a new level of optimization and productivity to the conventional warehouse. Get ready for WES 2.0.
GlobalTranz
MARCH 2, 2020
From blockchain technology through better warehouse management system (WMS) use, the freight claims management trends for 2020 reflect the infusion of technology that will make shippers more proactive. Those that wish to stay competitive and avoid the risks of customer upset due to poor, inefficient freight claims management need to consider these trends and make.read More.
Logistics Management
MARCH 2, 2020
Three of our top parcel industry sources bring us up to speed on the fastest moving, most dynamic service sector in logistics.
NGT News
MARCH 2, 2020
EVgo, a company that specializes in building fast-charging networks for electric vehicles (EVs), says it has opened its 800th fast charging location. The new four 150 kW EVgo fast charger station is located at a Sheetz convenience store in Chantilly, Va., and was built in partnership with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality as part […].
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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 Management
MARCH 2, 2020
Along with building out an unparalleled network, Amazon is investing in associates to win the war for talent.
NGT News
MARCH 2, 2020
Irizar e-mobility says it is continuing to grow its presence in Frankfurt, Germany. Irizar is set to provide nine 18-meter emission-free electric buses to In-de-City-Bus GmbH (ICB) in addition to nine interoperable slow charge stations for their garages. After completing an order for 10 12-meter zero-emission buses in Dusseldorf, the company is focusing its electromobility […].
Logistics Management
MARCH 2, 2020
The NextGen Technology Supply Chain Conference will recognize companies leading the way on new technologies.
IoT World Today
MARCH 2, 2020
If you feel overwhelmed by smart city complexities, there’s good news: integrating different technologies can deliver multiple benefits, many of which are achievable no other way.
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This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.
Logistics Management
MARCH 2, 2020
Fetch Robotics announced the availability of Workflow Builder, the company’s new drag-and-drop development toolkit that allows shippers to implement flexible automation in existing manufacturing, distribution and fulfillment facilities.
IoT World Today
MARCH 2, 2020
Around the world, IoT-enabled smart city technology is making life better for citizens just like yours. A connected municipality can help your residents solve problems and participate in decision-making and management processes that used to exclude them, from reporting potholes and outages to reducing noise pollution at night. The results of this have been striking.
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
MARCH 2, 2020
Have you ever thought in how the flowers in the international supermarkets arrive to the showcases? Well, if you don’t but you’d like to research a bit this post could give you some highlights of the awesome logistic chain that these colourful goods follow in the international market. It is necessary to mention that this post is based on the logistic chain of the flowers produced in Colombia which is the second biggest exporter worldwide.
World Food Programme Logistics
MARCH 2, 2020
Clearing the way for hope in Sudan With 6.2 million people unsure where their next meal will come from, WFP is finding creative ways to support the Government By Abdulaziz Abdulmomin Participants in WFP’s Productive Safety Nets resilience-building project prepare ground for cultivation. Photo: WFP/Muhammad Salah. Sudan’s east has one of the highest poverty and malnutrition rates in the country.
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Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.
Logistics Management
MARCH 2, 2020
A recovering industrial economy, “improving” inventory levels and higher rate forecasts buoy top LTL carrier optimism for 2020.
World Food Programme Logistics
MARCH 2, 2020
How a World Food Programme initiative is helping children build a better future for South Sudan Continue reading on World Food Programme Insight ».
Penske Move Ahead
MARCH 2, 2020
Penske Truck Leasing has officially opened for business at its new facility in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Located at 1305 W Grantham St. in Goldsboro, the new location will offer consumer and commercial truck rental in addition to full-service truck leasing and contract truck fleet maintenance. "Our new location in Goldsboro allows us to better serve existing customers in eastern NC as well as service new customers who are seeking a transportation partner in the area," explained Joe Hill, senior
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 2, 2020
Global businesses are having to work harder these days to get in line with a voluntary standard on the reporting of greenhouse gas emissions.
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One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.
The Lean Thinker
MARCH 2, 2020
Clipped from Steven Kane’s presentation. In his level-set / coaching demonstration, Steven Kane talked extensively about obscuring the jargon of Toyota Kata to defuse pushback. Tracy Defoe had a separate brief presentation titled “Kata in Secret” – and this has been a topic of discussion in the weekly Cascadia Kata Coaches call that Tracy hosts.
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
MARCH 2, 2020
Over the past several years, the logistics industry has started to integrate Artificial Intelligence solutions including intelligent transportation, route planning, and demand planning in their operations — but this is only just the beginning. From last-mile delivery robots and sustainability solutions, to warehouse automated picking systems and predictive optimization software, AI is already making a huge difference in logistics.
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 2, 2020
LogiMAT 2020, Europe’s biggest intralogistics expo, is set to go ahead as planned next week in Stuttgart, say organisers EuroExpo. “We are coordinating daily with Messe Stuttgart and local public health authorities,” said LogiMAT Exhibition Director Michael Ruchty. “The Esslingen health authorities also confirmed to Messe Stuttgart and to us on Friday, February 28, that there are currently no concerns about holding LogiMAT 2020 or any other trade show in Stuttgart.”.
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