SIPMM Professional Publications
MARCH 12, 2020
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the digital technologies progressing rapidly and is a current topic of broad interest. AI has contributed to a more efficient and intelligent way of streamlining business operations, which helps companies achieve cost reduction, improve efficiency and productivity and improve responsiveness to market demand. This article aims to look into […].
Logistics Management
MARCH 12, 2020
A survey issued by the Tempe, Ariz.-based Institute for Supply Management (ISM) took a deep dive into how supply chains dealing with coronavirus, as it continues to wreak havoc on their supply chain operations.
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Morai Logistics
MARCH 12, 2020
Blockchain technology could be critical to supply chains going forward, but its implementation shouldn’t be taken for granted. Blockchain, despite the many concerns remaining around it, continues gaining traction in the world of supply chains. This interest is only being accelerated by the increased digitization of supply chains operations by businesses.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 12, 2020
Every day, the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve. Thousands of lives worldwide have been disrupted, and there’s no way to measure the human toll. Alongside that is the incredibly difficult task of measuring supply chain effects throughout the rest of the year. Manufacturers, distributors and retailers are trying to understand what this will mean for.
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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?
Dedola Global Logistics
MARCH 12, 2020
Archives. International shipping is a complicated business. Whether you are an importer, exporter, or broker, you need to consider the cost of shipping. Implementing smart strategies will have a dramatic effect on your company’s bottom line. Choosing the right terms of sale or “INCO Terms” is critical. Two of the most common terms used for air and ocean shipments are CIF and FOB.
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SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MARCH 12, 2020
The world has seen an explosion of product recalls in recent years. Reasons for these recalls have varied; however, some of the top business motives have included an increased focus on safety and regulation by authorities, growing consumer awareness and the influence of social media, the advances in product testing establishing links between an incident […].
United World Transporation
MARCH 12, 2020
Shippers face a plethora of problems in the logistics industry, but some challenges are more prevalent and common than others. Here we go over 3 of the most common challenges that shippers are facing in the logistics industry in recent years. Infrastructure & staffing. Although you might assume that such a booming industry is rife with the infrastructure to support it, the opposite is true.
Logistics Management
MARCH 12, 2020
In light of the huge disruptions in freighter operaions, DACHSER Air & Sea Logistics is starting the next wave of its charter flight rotation service to China and back.
NGT News
MARCH 12, 2020
UL, a global safety science company, says Fermata Energy‘s bidirectional electric vehicle (EV) charging system is the first in the world to be certified to a new North American safety Standard, UL 9741, the Standard for Bidirectional EV Charging System Equipment. Bidirectional chargers are built on the idea that EV batteries can be valuable resources […].
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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 Bureau
MARCH 12, 2020
Known as the ‘ferrymen’ of Wuhan, thousands of motorbike riders would just months ago zigzag daily through the traffic clogging the streets of the central Chinese city delivering a smorgasbord of food varieties to residents. That was before the outbreak of what has now been declared a Coronavirus pandemic saw the city of 8 million locked down on January 23. .
GlobalTranz
MARCH 12, 2020
Finding the correct warehouse management system (WMS) for your operation must be based on assumptions about the specific industry. Even though Walmart and Amazon have found paths that work for them, these paths may not translate into feasible strategies for your organization. However, the right WMS will provide key benefits to the warehouse, workforce, transportation.read More.
West Coast and California Logistics
MARCH 12, 2020
If your company produces food and/or confectionery products, chances are you’re already familiar with refrigerated LTL services such as those provided by third-party logistics (3PL) companies. The question is: is your current LTL delivery network as safe, efficient and cost-effective as it could be?
CH Robinson Logistics
MARCH 12, 2020
Using technology to drive strategy and improve performance—and ultimately create financial value—is top of mind for shippers today managing complex global supply chains. A key component of this technology trend is the need for a supply chain visibility platform. Research shows that having real-time supply chain visibility is necessary to build a responsive, resilient, competitive, and profitable operation.
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
Freight Center
MARCH 12, 2020
Nobody wants their freight damaged or lost during transit. Shippers need reliable shipping options when sending their cargo from point A to point B. Discover a few easy ways to avoid freight damage and loss claims and get peace of mind knowing your shipment will be safe during the entire shipping process.
NGT News
MARCH 12, 2020
A new report from Navigant Research projects global biogas production and revenue regionally and by feedstock, providing market forecasts through 2028. Since the early 2000s, the global biogas market has made tremendous strides in development, with successful applications in areas such as electricity generation, heating and even in transport when upgraded to the quality of […].
Trimble
MARCH 12, 2020
Original article published by Bill Cassidy, Journal of Commerce, February 2019. ETA is a big thing. When shippers say they want better visibility, what they often want is a more precise estimated time of arrival for a shipment. With delivery time windows shrinking and the need for advanced notice of arrival times, it has never been more important to have technology that can bridge the visibility gap between shippers and carriers.
World Food Programme Logistics
MARCH 12, 2020
Cyclone Idai’s gone, but Mozambique’s problems demand action?—?now The World Food Programme’ s support for hard-hit communities working towards self-reliance requires urgent investment A WFP-supported community farm in Mafambisse?—?one year after the cyclone, women are at the centre of efforts to rebuild livelihoods. Photo: WFP/Déborah Nguyen A year after Cyclone Idai devastated much of central Mozambique , the limited scope of humanitarian assistance for reconstruction and resilience against fu
Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader
Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,
MercuryGate
MARCH 12, 2020
Imagine an efficient warehouse and retailer. The organization seamlessly fulfills orders. Carriers arrive on time, every time, and customers write the best reviews because the button for bad reviews is broken. While that might sound like a dream, it is possible to peer into the future of the supply chain and see what needs to […]. The post What Is Transportation Modeling appeared first on MercuryGate International.
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
MARCH 12, 2020
Have you every waited a long time in your dentist’s waiting room ? I mean, a very very veeeery long time ?… Yes me too. To face this queuing and popular issue, some innovators created websites to make medical appointments become digital. . It is for example the case of the online website and app (ranked 26th on the French Apple Store!) called « Doctolib ».
3PL Insights
MARCH 12, 2020
The eCommerce and shipping industries are growing every year, which creates a high demand for workers in these industries. As businesses rely more on online sales, they require more warehouse space and more workers to handle and ship their products. However, it is becoming more difficult to fill these needed roles which could slow down the growth of the industry.
I.C.E. Transport
MARCH 12, 2020
Sometimes you have to load a truck with extra-heavy freight—for example, to transport large machinery to an ocean port. Sometimes it just pays to ship heavy—for instance, to save money on ocean transportation by fitting all the weight you can into a container. Either way, it’s important to understand heavy haul freight rates and know what it takes to transport heavy freight over the road.
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The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.
Truck News
MARCH 12, 2020
Few trucking subjects fascinate me more than the sources of motive power we’ll use in the future, and not just the distant future. The combustion engine will be with us for a long time to come, I’m convinced, but the fuel it drinks… well, that’s open to a ton of questions and possibilities. Diesel will […].
World Food Programme Logistics
MARCH 12, 2020
A visit to Saré Bidji shows how government, people and the World Food Programme are putting children’s futures first President Macky Sall has pledged to launch a national school feeding programme targeting rural and peri-urban areas this year, following advocacy by WFP and the Ministry of National Education. Photo: WFP/Martin Dixon By Lena Savelli Morning’s barely broken when women start arriving at the primary school in Saré Bidji, an arrondissement in the southern region of Kolda in Senegal?
Logistics Manager
MARCH 12, 2020
Imperial has opened its latest multi-user warehouse, located in Werne, Germany. The new facility provides an under-cover storage area of 22,000 sq.m., with racking for over 21000 pallets and 11,000 parts bins already installed, and over 8,500 sqm of floor storage space. In addition, the facility features 24 truck doors, a yard and parking area of 7000 sq.m., container loading and unloading facilities and a paperless order picking system.
World Food Programme Logistics
MARCH 12, 2020
WFP is feeding young minds in Kalobeyei in Kenya and growing the local economy Children are served lunch, for some it is the only meal of the day. Photo: WFP/Martin Karimi Have you ever packed a snack for your school-going child and he/she rushed out of the door leaving it on top of the kitchen counter? This is a reality in many parts of the world, but not in Kalobeyei refugee settlement in northern Kenya.
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How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.
Logistics Manager
MARCH 12, 2020
As part of its strategic expansion in the emerging Southeast Asian markets, CEVA Logistics has officially opened its own offices in Dhaka and Chittagong, Bangladesh. CEVA has been operational in Bangladesh for 17 years through a network partner, providing logistics services to a number of multinational and local customers. In line with its regional development strategy, CEVA has decided to open its own offices with a fully staffed team in order to meet the country’s continuing economic expansion
Airfreight Logistics
MARCH 12, 2020
Wing is supporting the remote identification of drones (“Remote ID”), which will help to protect the public, promote responsible flying, and keep skies open to all users. The recent publication of a new ASTM International standard for Remote reflects two years of collaboration between regulators and industry. It demonstrates that Remote ID can be implemented in a way that supports a diverse drone ecosystem, protects privacy, and enables hobbyists to participate in the airspace.
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 12, 2020
Interroll’s High-Performance MX 025H Crossbelt Sorter is capable of handling up to 20,000 conveyed goods per hour. This new solution also allows much heavier and larger goods to be sorted. As a result, “even the most demanding users can now enjoy the performance and availability benefits offered by mechanically driven horizontal crossbelt sorters from Interroll” It offers an increased conveying speed of up to 2.5 m/s (8.2 ft/s) compared to 1.8 m/s (5.9 ft/s) for the still avail
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