Tue.Mar 03, 2020

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The Evolution of E-Commerce: Shaping benefits from emerging technologies

Logistics Management

It’s not only the growth of e-commerce, but also the ever-tightening delivery timeframes that have logistics pros eyeing emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, blockchain and the Internet of Things. The challenge is to determine which of these can alleviate concerns like spiraling transportation costs and pulling together final-mile delivery resources.

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Proper records, required by federal law, can also protect your fleet against costly litigation

Commercial Carrier Journal

With the FLSA allowing for statutory recovery of back wages, liquidated damages, and even attorneys’ fees, plaintiffs’ lawyers are discovering the industry’s perceived weak points and certifying class-actions to turn big profits. Here are steps your fleet can take to protect itself.

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Key Transport Considerations for Integrated Logistics

SIPMM Professional Publications

Integrated Logistics is a goal to achieve customer’s satisfaction at the lowest total cost with a one-stop solution to the shipping and logistic requirements of the company. Integrated Logistics refers to specific logistics practices and operational activities that coordinate the flow of materials from suppliers to the customers throughout the value stream.

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Emerging intact from impacts of coronavirus will be a slow crawl for supply chain and logistics

Logistics Management

It is safe to say, at this point, society and the global economy, in a sense, will need to crawl before they walk, in order to get a handle on the ongoing and relentless impact of the coronavirus.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

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.

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Considerations for Selecting Transportation Mode

SIPMM Professional Publications

There are many aspects to consider when selecting the most suitable mode of transport to get products from point A to B. The effective use of transportation equipment and modes reduces shipping and logistics costs. However, export planning is not always as simple as it seems. Depending on the destination, goods consigned to a foreign […]. The post Considerations for Selecting Transportation Mode appeared first on SIPMM INSTITUTE.

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National diesel average is down for fifth consecutive week, reports EIA

Logistics Management

This week’s national average—at $2.851—dropped 3.1 cents, on the heels of an 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.

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Growing Up to Become a Sustainable Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Is your supply chain immature? Does it resemble a 14-year-old boy, as a planner I met at an Institute of Business Forecasting and Planning event described his company’s supply chain? Grown up beyond diapers but not yet making good decisions consistently. In an immature, disconnected supply chain, planners operate inefficiently and in reactive mode. Not only does this mode make the daily life of a planner difficult, but it does not position the company toward […].

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STB issues final rule focused on rail demurrage regulations

Logistics Management

STB officials said that this rule amends regulations that govern class exemptions for certain miscellaneous commodities like paper products and steel scrap, and boxcar transportation to clearly state the demurrage continues to be subject to STB regulation, with this modification reflecting longstanding court and agency rulings that these exemptions do not apply to the regulation of demurrage.

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How The Coronavirus Epidemic is Throttling Global Supply Chains

Logistics Bureau

Containers are piling up in ports, international shipping has been hammered, Western companies are battling to source products from traditional suppliers, and disruptions are being experienced throughout the global supply chain. And, according to some analysts, things could get worse—a whole lot worse! Once China was hit by a Coronavirus epidemic and factories ordered closed, it was inevitable that global supply chains would be affected.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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

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[PODCAST] The Growing “Influence” of Content Marketing in the Supply Chain

GlobalTranz

Listen to “The Growing Influence of Content Marketing in the Supply Chain” on Spreaker. Business and Marketing Resources Marketing Logistics Services: A Discussion on Getting Attention Online Listen to the Podcast Example of an Effective Transportation Management Case Study View Case Study How Industrial Companies Can Pivot to Inbound Organizations & Increase Customer Experience Listen.read More.

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Six Ways Health Systems Can Save Millions in 2020

Supply Chain Brain

The use of information systems in healthcare has accelerated dramatically over the past decade.

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Freight Invoice Auditing Trends: Shippers Now Leaning on Technology Providers

GlobalTranz

There was a time when freight invoice auditing was just an opportunity. It was an option for companies with the biggest revenues and shipping volumes. However, carrier actions and the rapid growth of the supply chain through e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment created a problem where invoices began to succumb to error and inconsistency. As a.read More.

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Cargotec’s Navis to acquire assets of Biarri Rail

Logistics Manager

Cargotec’s Navis to acquire assets of Biarri Rail, a global provider of planning and scheduling optimization software for freight railroads. Navis , a part of Cargotec Corporation , has agreed to acquire the assets of Biarri Rail, a global provider of planning and scheduling optimization software for freight railroads. The acquisition is expected to be completed by the end of February 2020.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

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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City of Beverly, Highland Electric Select Thomas Built Electric School Bus

NGT News

Proterra, an innovator in heavy-duty electric transportation, says a Thomas Built Buses Inc.‘s Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley electric school bus – powered by Proterra electric vehicle (EV) technology and the Proterra 60 kW charging system – was selected by Highland Electric Transportation for deployment with the Beverly Public Schools, in Beverly, Mass.

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Blume Global Opens Asia Pacific Office in Hong Kong

Logistics Manager

Blume Global , a leader in global logistics and digital supply chain solutions, today announced the company’s new Asia Pacific regional office in Hong Kong. Known as the gateway to China and a significant commercial and financial hub for Asia, Hong Kong plays a pivotal role within the supply chain industry. By choosing to open this office in Hong Kong, Blume Global joins the many multimodal organizations already stationed in the region.

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Twelve million people, one dream

World Food Programme Logistics

The formation of the government of national unity in South Sudan is giving people hope. For WFP, it is an opportunity to place as much emphasis on changing lives as they have been doing saving lives. Many can now afford to smile in South Sudan with prospects of lasting peace. Photo: WFP/Gabriela Vivacqua Juba is a city reborn. Once wreaked by conflict, South Sudan’s capital appears like a town on the mend.

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Seaborne Cargo Throughput Increase in Port of Hamburg

Logistics Manager

In 2019 seaborne cargo throughput rose to 136.6 million tons, or by 1.1 percent. Container handling at 9.3 million TEU advanced substantially, by 6.1 percent. Up by 10.4 percent at 2.7 million TEU, in 2019, the Port of Hamburg’s container transport by rail set a new record. With seaborne cargo throughput up by 1.1 percent at 136.6 million tons, Germany’s largest universal port can report an excellent result for 2019.

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

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.

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Why a Diverse Carrier Pool For Inbound Retail Shipping Defines Success in Peak Season

MercuryGate

The issue of peak season performance remains a critical concern for supply chain professionals. With the 2019 shipping peak season in the rearview mirror, shippers witnessed peak season sales break all prior records. What’s more, customer demands for faster, more affordable, and more efficient shipping continue to increase. The problem for retailers continues throughout the […].

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Improve SMB Shipping Efficiency by Partnering with One 3PL

Freight Center

When you’re running a small to medium-sized business (SMB), you know how important it is to maximize your time and money. You may find yourself spending hours searching for the lowest possible price on a variety of items, such as materials, equipment and shipping solutions. This can be especially true when you’re trying to find the right small business shipping solutions for you.

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How to transport the airplanes’ parts?

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

It has been a while since the first airplane was created in 1903 in the US, just 90 years before my creation in Valencia. Since that moment the aeronautics industry has widely changed and transform into one of the most publicly traded industry. At the beginning the planes were fully build since the first designs and calculus, until the final building just before the flight, in the same place, usually in the same hangar.

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Commentary: Maintenance data and more needed to determine optimal asset life cycle

Commercial Carrier Journal

Analyzing maintenance data allows you to see if you are operating your assets at the most optimal life cycle.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

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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Workhorse Electric Trucks Granted EPA’s Certificate of Conformity

NGT News

Workhorse Group Inc., a U.S.-based technology company focused on providing sustainable and cost-effective electric vehicles (EV) to the last-mile delivery sector, says its new C-Series all-electric delivery trucks have each received a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certificate of Conformity. A Certificate of Conformity is issued by the EPA to a vehicle manufacturer to officially […].

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SITL Postponed to Later Date

Logistics Business Magazine

Due to the circumstances related to the COVID-19 epidemic and in the context of the French government’s decision of 29 February 2020 relating to the public gatherings in France in order to contain the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic, Reed Expositions France, organiser of SITL has announced today that the 2020 edition of the event is postponed to a later date, to be announced in the coming days.

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Blume Global Opens Asia Pacific Office in Hong Kong – Logistics Manager

247 Customs Broker

Blume Global, a leader in global logistics and digital supply chain solutions, today announced the company’s new Asia Pacific regional office in Hong Kong. Known… The post Blume Global Opens Asia Pacific Office in Hong Kong – Logistics Manager appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Industry View: Why the UK Taxpayer Might Love Mastic Asphalt

Logistics Business Magazine

What solutions are there to alleviate the damages caused by Storm Jorge? Roadmender UK claims it has technology that will spare Britain a boatload in the wake of February’s storms. In the aftermath of Storm Jorge, widespread flooding and strong winds has compounded the extensive damage caused by Storm’s Ciara and Dennis respectively to the British communities across the breadth of the nation.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

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.

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How the Coronavirus Epidemic is Throttling Global Supply Chains

247 Customs Broker

Containers are piling up in ports, international shipping has been hammered, Western companies are battling to source products from traditional suppliers, and disruptions are being… The post How the Coronavirus Epidemic is Throttling Global Supply Chains appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Online Supermarket Farmdrop Signs with SnapFulfil WMS

Logistics Business Magazine

Sustainable online supermarket Farmdrop has signed up to a three year SaaS (Software as a Service) contract with warehouse management system innovator SnapFulfil. With a mission to fix the food chain, the London-based company has moved to optimise its warehousing and distribution efficiencies – and chose cloud-based SnapFulfil WMS because of its renowned flexibility, functionality and configurability.

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US manufacturing hit by coronavirus but maintains growth

247 Customs Broker

Dive Brief: The purchasing managers index (PMI) declined from 50.9 to 50.1 in February, keeping the manufacturing sector in growth territory (a figure above 50… The post US manufacturing hit by coronavirus but maintains growth appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.