Cyzerg

MAY 7, 2020

As warehouse digitalization gains traction, a number of doubts and queries gather around it. Is it the right time to adopt a warehouse technology ? Would it bring a value or competitive advantage to the business? Are there any risks associated with adopting this new technology? Is this technology mature enough or not? Fortunately, all these questions can be answered by using 3 simple frameworks that depict the natural evolution of technology, help us manage the risks associated with adopting new

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 7, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to reexamine so much of what society took for granted before the virus outbreak. What lessons have we learned to date that will prepare us when the next crisis hits? It’s a critical question for those of us in the industry. The pandemic completely exposed the world’s dependence upon a highly complex, fragmented and inefficient global supply chain.

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Logistics Management

MAY 7, 2020

Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently caught up with Walter Kemmsies, economist and chief strategist for industrial real estate firm JLL. Their wide-ranging conversation covered various topics, including: the impact of COVID-19 on logistics and supply chain operations, inventory management shifts, and why now is a great time to be in industrial real estate, among others.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 7, 2020

With so many enterprise software solutions available today, it can be daunting to choose the best approach to agile supply-chain management. Here are some pointers on where to begin.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 7, 2020

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This post by John Richardson from Transportation Insight’s blog makes the case for creating personalized supply chains.

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Bulk Connection

MAY 7, 2020

Look around you. The paint on the wall, the condiments in the fridge, the adhesive under the carpet…just about everything you can see began inside a liquid bulk tank trailer. It’s why transporting liquid freight is so critical to today’s supply chains. But the process is drastically different than moving cartons in a dry van.

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Parade

MAY 7, 2020

Co-authored by Ryan Schreiber ,and Anthony Sutardja. Ryan is the Director of Engagement at CarrierDirect , a transportation strategy consulting firm. A,nthony is CEO at ,Parade ,, a freight technology company providing the industry-leading capacity management platform. The COVID-19 crisis has been a devastating public health crisis, and repercussions have expanded into the economy -- tipping the world into recession.

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NGT News

MAY 7, 2020

Colorado has committed to transitioning the state’s transportation system to zero emission vehicles (ZEVs), as reported in the recently released Colorado Electric Vehicle Plan 2020. In 2018, Colorado released its first electric vehicle (EV) plan, setting forth goals, actions and strategies to develop EV fast-charging corridors across the state and establish a target of 940,000 […].

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Parade

MAY 7, 2020

Co-authored by. The COVID-19 crisis has been a devastating public health crisis, and repercussions have expanded into the economy -- tipping the world into recession. This has been especially challenging for freight brokers and their carriers as freight volumes have declined. While there are certainly reasons to be careful, the time is ripe to invest in improving your business.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 7, 2020

Editor’s Note: Today’s blog comes from a guest author, Michael Gorman, who shares five different ways of going green with carbon-neutral shipping. Global warming is affecting almost every aspect of life because of the climate repercussions caused by carbon emissions. There are various campaigns and strategies currently being implemented by different industries to curb this.read More.

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Logistics Management

MAY 7, 2020

Preliminary North American Class 8 truck orders saw steep declines, driven on by the impact of COVID-19, or coronavirus, according to recent data issued respectively freight transportation consultancy FTR and ACT Research, a provider of data and analysis for trucks and other commercial vehicles.

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Shipchain

MAY 7, 2020

On April 28th, the World Economic Forum (WEF) officially published its much-anticipated document about how to properly leverage blockchain technology. The paper, called ‘Redesigning Trust: A Blockchain Deployment Toolkit,” was first announced last May as a means to, as per the WEF’s statement , “enable leaders to maximize the benefits and minimize the risks of the technology.” “The blockchain deployment toolkit is essential for designing solutions that work for a multitude of

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Logistics Management

MAY 7, 2020

Cathy Morrow Roberson, Founder & Head Analyst for Logistics Trends & Insights LLC – a boutique market research firm that specializes in global supply chains – recently shared her observations on the current state of the global and domestic Third-Party Logistics (3PL) industry in this exclusive interview.

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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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Freight Center

MAY 7, 2020

Controlling freight spend and streamlining the supply chain are always top priorities for businesses of all sizes. In the digital age, optimizing your shipping and supply chain and driving efficiencies can be achieved by utilizing a transportation management system or TMS. In fact, the use of a TMS helps alleviate the time-consuming strains of finding shipping options, helping you save time and money.

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Logistics Management

MAY 7, 2020

The CBA said that the objective of the CISCC is to advance uniform national policies that will strengthen United States supply chains and also ensure the timely flow of critical goods in various ways.

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Airfreight Logistics

MAY 7, 2020

The loss of around 90% of flights between Europe and Asia has resulted in a major shortage of cargo capacity. Meanwhile, the corona crisis has prompted an enormous need for the rapid transportation of medical equipment and other supplies between the United States, Europe, and China. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has now joined hands with Royal Philips and the Dutch government to create a special cargo air bridge between the Netherlands and China.

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United World Transporation

MAY 7, 2020

This week is Mental Health Week. Mental wellness is an important factor for every one of us nurture and be mindful of – if we don’t take care of our own mental health, it becomes very difficult for us to do our jobs well, care for family, and maintain relationships with friends. For truck drivers, it is very important to maintain mental health, especially in stressful times.

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Airfreight Logistics

MAY 7, 2020

FedEx Express announced the delivery of its first shipments as a part of Project Airbridge, a public-private partnership managed by the federal government. FedEx has contracted with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide expedited shipping of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other supplies critical to COVID-19 relief efforts.

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MercuryGate

MAY 7, 2020

Few disruptions in history mirror the problems associated with Black Swan events, including natural disasters and the current COVID-19 pandemic. For food supply chains, disruptions amplify supply chain problems. After all, food is a necessity, and regardless of unforeseen circumstances, it will remain in demand. Fortunately, the use of a transportation management system (TMS) can […].

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I.C.E. Transport

MAY 7, 2020

The term “project cargo” refers to a shipment that is crucial to a mission. Often oversize, overweight and/or high value, this shipment is likely to need several containers or other conveyances. When you ship project cargo overseas, you can’t trust it to just any freight forwarder. The demands of project cargo require special expertise.

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World Food Programme Logistics

MAY 7, 2020

How radio is lending Malawi’s farmers a hand in the fight against COVID-19 WFP-backed Farm Radio Trust broadcasts are raising awareness while a call centre offers tailored advice Gladys Phiri broadcasts on coronavirus-related issues from Lilongwe. Photo: WFP/Badre Bahaji “I have a critical role?—?to raise awareness about the coronavirus among our listeners, particularly farmers,” says Gladys Phiri of Farm Radio Trust in Malawi’s capital, Lilongwe.

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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.

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Airfreight Logistics

MAY 7, 2020

Worldwide air traffic is affected by the measures to contain COVID-19 in an unprecedented way and is a major challenge for everyone involved. The right unit load devices (ULDs) are required for the suitcases of returnees, who the countries fly home in large-scale return campaigns, as well as for freight deliveries, including respiratory masks and other important goods.

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World Food Programme Logistics

MAY 7, 2020

WFP equips vulnerable refugees with hygiene kits to help them mitigate COVID-19 risks as much as possible. Hygiene kits being distributed at a refugee camp in Kahramanmaras, southeastern Turkey. Photo: WFP With the rapid spread of COVID-19 posing a heightened threat to vulnerable populations, the World Food Programme mobilized swiftly to ensure that all refugees in Turkey’s camps, over 55,000 people, are equipped with a crucial first line of defense?

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 7, 2020

German production companies have an unrealized demand for automated material flow systems, according to a survey by conveying roller and motor specialists Interroll. There is still a high potential for increasing productivity in medium-sized German manufacturing companies: Not even one in five manufacturing companies in Germany achieves a degree of automation of more than 75 percent in internal material flow.

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 7, 2020

FedEx Express announced the delivery of its first shipments as a part of Project Airbridge, a public-private partnership managed by the federal government. FedEx has… The post FedEx Activates Project Airbridge Operation – Airfreight Logistics appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 7, 2020

Employee-owned packaging company Kite Packaging has added hazard warning tape, also known as lane marking tape, to its market leading B2B website. Hazard warning tape, more recently recognised as social distancing floor tape, allows users to quickly and effectively identify and mark internal surfaces. The tape is commonly used in warehouses and on factory floors to identify hazardous areas and mark out lanes, although more recently it is used in most public places to mark out safe social distanc

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 7, 2020

While it’s easy to write about the negative aspects of the all-consuming global pandemic – such as the substantial disruption to supply chains, or a… The post Editor's Blog: Reasons to be Cheerful (Part One) – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 7, 2020

The Linde brand is particularly popular among decision-makers who routinely work with industrial trucks and are thus well versed with them. This is evidenced by the “Branchencheck Flurförderzeuge” (“Industrial Trucks Sector Check”), an extensive market survey conducted by Vogel Communications Group. In eleven of a total of twelve evaluation categories, Linde Material Handling scored well above average.

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