Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
MARCH 17, 2020
If you were interviewing for a new job, you would dress appropriately – in effect, “package” yourself – in order to make a favorable first impression on your potential new boss. Marketing collateral is often your company’s first tangible contact with prospective customers. Shouldn’t it be attractively packaged, too? Spoiler alert: the answer is “yes.
Truck News
MARCH 17, 2020
It didn’t take long for the panic buying to begin. Oh, I had heard the stories about people hoarding toilet paper as news of the Covid-19 outbreak emerged. I simply laughed off such buying sprees. There was already a new package of rolls tucked into a closet at home. The reality of the situation didn’t […].
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Shipchain
MARCH 17, 2020
It all began in late December 2019 when the World Health Organization was informed of several cases of severe pneumonia in Wuhan, China. The strain was subsequently named Coronavirus (COVID-19), and since then, it has spread like wildfire across the world. What was once thought to only be an issue in China is now a global pandemic, with thousands infected and a huge majority of businesses forced to close down their offices or suspend operations indefinitely.
Logistics Bureau
MARCH 17, 2020
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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 17, 2020
February shipments—at 846,054—decreased 7.5% compared to February 2019, and containerized freight shipments, for the month, were down 4.5%. On a year-to-date basis through February, U.S.-bound waterborne shipments—at 1,874,305—are down 5.4% compared to the same period a year ago.
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Logistics Management
MARCH 17, 2020
Total retail sales—at $528.1 billion—were down 0.5% compared to January’s $530.9 billion, which was revised, and were up 4.3% compared to February 2019. Commerce said that total retail sales, from December 2019 through February 2020, rose 4.9% compared to the same period a year ago.
GlobalTranz
MARCH 17, 2020
E-commerce was the logistics industry’s atomic advancement. It propelled the industry further into everyday homes and businesses, and now, the connected world is standard. Logistics have long fought to provide customers with a bigger, better mousetrap—a way to move more freight, keep costs under control, and avoid risks. Unfortunately, 2020 is already putting the system.read More.
Logistics Management
MARCH 17, 2020
Arguably, no other sector of our industry's arena has been harder hit than food logistics providers. Now, and important shipper's alliance is asking Washington for some help.
Blue Grace Logistics
MARCH 17, 2020
Twenty years ago, no one would have imagined for a second that they could order a product online in the morning and have it on their porch before they got home from work. Today, it’s all but expected that delivery occur within very small timeframes, even the same day. The battle amongst large players in the e-commerce segment like Amazon and WalMart for fastest delivery times appears to only be escalating, meaning consumers are becoming more and more used to getting their packages within a coupl
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 17, 2020
This week’s national average—at $2.753—decreased 8.1 cents compared to the week of March 9, which dropped 3.7 cents to $2.814. That was preceded by a 3.1-cent decline to $2.851 the week of March 2, which was preceded by a 0.008-cent decline to $2.882 the week of February 24 and the 4.6-cent decrease to $2.900 the week of February 17.
Commercial Carrier Journal
MARCH 17, 2020
The long-term focus of vehicle maintenance should focus on total cost of ownership, and sometimes that means turning the maintenance reins over to someone with the expertise.
World Food Programme Logistics
MARCH 17, 2020
Sagynbek, 25, chose to return to his remote village in Kyrgyzstan to work as a cook at a school where WFP is implementing its school feeding programme. Sagynbek: “Good work is not only about big salary, but it must also bring you joy. It makes me feel good to know that I contribute to children’s health and well-being.” Photo: WFP/Daniil Usmanov Most young Kyrgyz are eager to move to the capital to start a new life there leaving villages deserted.
Freight Center
MARCH 17, 2020
There are two common freight services that you’ve probably heard of. They are full truckload (TL) shipping and less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping. What are the differences between the two and how do you know which one you’ll be needing to fill out a freight quote for? They may be similar on the surface, but there are more differences between the two than you may think.
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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.
Globalior
MARCH 17, 2020
DDP Incoterms 2020 : A Few Quick Points Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) Incoterms works on any type of transport (air, land, rail, sea, etc.) DDP can also be used for multi-modal transport routes Risk transfers from seller to buyer when the goods are made available to the buyer after import ready of unloading at the named place of the delivery The seller must arrange for carriage to the agreed destination ( named place ) The seller must pay for transport costs to the agreed destination ( named place )
Forto
MARCH 17, 2020
The global spread of the coronavirus is putting increasing pressure not only on everyday life but also on business relationships. In the world of logistics, small and medium-sized logistics companies in particular have already been feeling the effects of the crisis for several weeks: the high production and transport downtime and level of illness in China has led to delays in the worldwide supply chain.
GoShip Blog
MARCH 17, 2020
Planning of the cold supply chains can be extremely complicated because the slightest disruption could lead to spoiled products and lost sales. Reefers, or refrigerated trucks , handle 90% of all food distributed through the US. But apart from meat, dairy, and fresh produce, frozen equipment is also used to carry medicine, flowers, electronics, fine art, cosmetics, and other products that require climate control during transportation.
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
MARCH 17, 2020
As the governments announced a quarantine in the whole country a few days ago, almost every businesses in Spain, Italie and France had to stop their activity for an undefined period of time. This is the case of many restaurants: not only big multinational companies such as KFC, but also small independent and/or family companies. As the virus began to spread all around Europe, problems started to rise and decisions had to be made. .
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3PL Insights
MARCH 17, 2020
All businesses, regardless of size, location or age, should have a comprehensive contingency plan in place as disasters can strike at any time. Whether it is a pandemic, natural disaster, or cyber-attack, these events can have devastating effects. Therefore, businesses that anticipate these occurrences and plan for them will be able to mitigate risk and emerge from the crisis stronger than before.
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
MARCH 17, 2020
In the midst of panic and confinement situation, measures taken from the government leaders of the different nations, the concern of the British state about a shortage of medical equipment arises, which forces the Prime Minister Boris Johnson to call urgently to the manufacturing industry. Call for businesses to help make NHS ventilators. The aim is to increase production by making immediate changes to production lines , something that not all companies consider ready.
Penske Move Ahead
MARCH 17, 2020
To Our Valued Customers, We are in unprecedented times. Like every company, Penske has been closely monitoring developments related to coronavirus (COVID-19), including updates from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization, public officials and other leading health experts. Our number one priority is the health and safety of our associates, customers and communities.
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
MARCH 17, 2020
Thanks to those of you that are post in the blog. We have to learn to use more the tool. Very interesting all of them. They would be more interesting if you add links, pictures and videos. And greater if you comment it. Many years ago I created this youtube videotutorial. Since them many thinks have changed and improved. Now, for instance, to insert the video link you only have to copy and paste the link (and it is not necessary to use the httpv:// thing.
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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.
3PL Links
MARCH 17, 2020
To our Valued Customers, 3PL Links is closely monitoring the coronavirus outbreak and wanted to take this opportunity to share with our customers the preparation and precautions that we are taking as a company. • 3PL Links has the necessary equipment and IT infrastructure for our employees to telecommute and perform their duties as they would normally within the office. 3PL Links currently has employees that telecommute, in addition to more company-wide telecommuting that has been executed in th
NGT News
MARCH 17, 2020
Reynolds Logistics has put two new ADR specified Volvo FM liquefied natural gas (LNG) 6×2 tractor units into operation, working exclusively on its Gasrec contract. Replacing two dual-fuel Volvo trucks, the new vehicles will deliver to Gasrec sites around the U.K. – including Sittingbourne, Swindon, Tamworth and the company’s flagship refueling site next to the […].
Penske Move Ahead
MARCH 17, 2020
Editor's Note: In recognition of Women's History Month, the "Move Ahead" blog will feature profiles of Penske associates who help to move our company and the trucking industry forward. Like most young children, Tierra Snell was fascinated by the large, imposing emergency vehicles parked in firehouses. Yet unlike most, she was able to see them up close and personal.
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 17, 2020
Vehicle refrigeration specialist Thermo King says that its new, fully electric E-200 multi temperature refrigeration units are now available to meet customer needs and deliver hold-over capacity on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans. This makes the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with the E-200 unit an all-in-one transport refrigeration solution that allows customers to maintain up to two cooling zones in the vehicle and keep the refrigeration unit running without any emissions while the driver stops for delive
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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
MARCH 17, 2020
The impact of Covid-19 will see global manufacturer spending on ERP hit $14 billion by 2024, according to ABI Research, with supply chains investing in… The post ERP sales predicted to boom following coronavirus shocks appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 17, 2020
Stöcklin Logistik AG has developed what it claims is the world’s first lithium-ion battery for use in explosion-protected areas. Now warehouse trucks for zones 1 (2G) and 21 (2D) can be equipped with these LiTex while they can be charged in Ex Zone 1/21 without danger. Lithium-ion batteries have long been considered dangerous and liable to trigger fires, which has thus far made their use in explosion-protected areas unthinkable, despite their considerable advantages over conventional batte
247 Customs Broker
MARCH 17, 2020
[og_img] The Road Haulage Association is calling on the government to pledge immediate financial support for road hauliers who could lose their jobs due to… The post RHA demands government support for hauliers during coronavirus pandemic appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
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