Logistics Management
MAY 10, 2021
Agility and the ability to adapt to difficult circumstances remains the No. 1 attribute for freight forwarders—but the pandemic put them to the test. Today, the leading forwarders are investing in technology that not only increases efficiency, but also enhances operations and creates new global solutions.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 10, 2021
The SVP of Supply Chain at Walmart speaking at Blue Yonder’s virtual user conference. Walmart has been very open about what it takes to compete with Amazon. Following their fourth quarter results, top executives talked about their supply chain and omnichannel strategy at a high level. Brett Biggs, an executive vice president at Walmart, summarized the investments by saying the retailer is spending on increased fulfillment capacity, supply chain, automation, and technology.
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Logistics Management
MAY 10, 2021
Here’s how the global pandemic put a charge in the push to digitize, mobilize and automate the world’s supply chains. According to our analysts, end-to-end visibility is now table stakes.
Overdrive Online
MAY 10, 2021
FMCSA is easing regs for fuel haulers in the Southeast and the East Coast due to the Colonial Pipeline shutdown caused by a cyberattack. Also: Mack recall affects some refuse models; new Love's in Tennessee; educating the next generation of diesel techs.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 10, 2021
The benefits of harnessing the enormous volume of data captured by transportation and logistics industries cannot be overstated.
Logistics Brief brings together the best content for Logistics and Warehousing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Overdrive Online
MAY 10, 2021
How a trucking culture was built and maintained through the years with family, past and present. Meet Eddie Karwaski of Pennsylvania, Carl Nyhof of Wisconsin, Carl Rhodes of West Virginia, and others who learned from family, hereditary or not.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 10, 2021
Fuel suppliers are growing increasingly nervous about the possibility of gasoline and diesel shortages across the eastern U.S. almost two days after a cyberattack knocked out a massive pipeline.
Logistics Management
MAY 10, 2021
As LTL carriers adapt and respond to changing market dynamics, many have had to make relatively significant rate increases—in the range of 5% to 6% in recent months. The good news is that there are ways for shippers to mitigate the impact of rate increases.
NGT News
MAY 10, 2021
The adoption of stringent emission regulations across regions to safeguard the environment is a prominent factor transforming the commercial trucks industry, according to Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, Truck OEM Strategies for GHG/CO2 Regulation Compliance, 2020-2030. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are exploring advanced internal combustion engine (ICE) concepts, energy recovery systems, advanced aerodynamics and driver […].
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
MAY 10, 2021
With 2020 done and in the books, so to speak, there was, in some respects a collective sigh of relief, given the myriad challenges the year presented for so many people, businesses, schools, communities, and more. A generational pandemic like COVID-19, has the potential to do just that—and it did.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 10, 2021
Ann-Marie Daugherty, senior vice president and general manager of supply chain with Inmar Intelligence, explains the complexities of the returns process for items purchased online — one that requires multiple partners in an efficient “ecosystem.
Logistics Management
MAY 10, 2021
USPS had a net loss of $82 million for the quarter, down significantly from a net loss of around $4.5 billion a year ago at this time, with the USPS saying that a pandemic surge in demand did not offset increased operating costs and a decline in mail services revenue, its largest category. And total quarterly revenue—at around $18.9 billion—headed up roughly 1.1%, or 6%, annually.
NGT News
MAY 10, 2021
BYD, a global electric vehicle company, says the Antelope Valley Transit Authority (ATVA), the transit agency that serves the cities of Palmdale, Lancaster and Northern Los Angeles County, is growing its battery-electric fleet with the purchase of 10 K11M 60-foot articulated buses and six K7M 30-foot buses. AVTA was the first transit agency in North […].
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Logistics Management
MAY 10, 2021
Our panel offers the next steps that logistics operations need to take in order to keep pace with the technology implementation necessary for success in the new world.
Talking Logistics
MAY 10, 2021
With the increased attention being given to climate change and being good corporate citizens, many companies have a renewed focus on sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint. But to achieve their sustainability goals, companies must understand the role and impact of emissions from their transportation operations. What are some of the challenges companies face in.
Blue Grace Logistics
MAY 10, 2021
To a large extent, Supply Chain and uncertainty go hand in hand. Driver delays, transportation failure, strikes, hike in fuel prices, carrier capacity shortage, vendor hold-ups, thefts, and fires at warehouses are all common issues in the supply chain ecosystem. Most supply chain leaders are not only aware of them but also have alternate plans or solutions ready to tackle these issues as and when they arise.
NGT News
MAY 10, 2021
New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo says an additional $30 million is now available through New York’s Drive Clean Rebate program to encourage more consumers to lease or purchase an all-electric car or plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle. The funding and program changes will enhance vehicle affordability and help more New Yorkers take action to lower their […].
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Supply Chain Brain
MAY 10, 2021
In our third annual Regional Guide to Global Supply Chain Management, we shine a light on selected parts of the world in hopes of better understanding how they make up a coherent global trading system.
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 10, 2021
National logistics provider, Crown Couriers , has rebranded to Crown SDS (Service Delivery Solutions). The rebrand marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey as it approaches its fourth decade in the logistics sector. The change of name and look follows a review of its services and better reflects the last-mile delivery, supply chain solutions and bespoke services the organisation provides to the 3PL sector.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 10, 2021
What might well be the most important supply chain in the world today is also one of the most backward, when it comes to automating key processes.
Penske Move Ahead
MAY 10, 2021
With under a month until the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, now is the time to get ready for potential storms, as preparation is key to keeping you and your property safe. National Hurricane Preparedness week , May 9-15, provides a good opportunity to look at your safety plans and make any changes before a storm arrives. The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and ends Nov. 30, but the season historically peaks between mid-August and mid-October.
Advertiser: GEP
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 Business Magazine
MAY 10, 2021
IKEA France , the winner of a call for projects organised by Haropa-Ports of Paris , now has a 16 hectare site at the port of Limay-Porcheville that will allow it to set up a logistics warehouse at Limay. This new customer distribution centre will boost IKEA’s growth, in addition to promoting its goal to develop its activity on the basis of sustainability.
MTS Logistics
MAY 10, 2021
Clean energy is on our horizon – at least in the next four or so years. Clean energy with it’s environmental impact, socioeconomic implications, and economic potential is at the forefront of governmental policy and debate. The Biden administration has backed a $2 trillion economic package in the direction of these issues. It is a step in the right direction, but allocation of funds can be loosely defined.
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 10, 2021
Renovotec , the UK’s fastest-growing rugged hardware, software and services provider for supply chain companies is launching a rental campaign for the latest Epson Colorworks C6000 and C6500 Series custom label printers, targeting manufacturing and logistics users, Renovotec announced today. Epson Colorworks are highly flexible, custom printers, capable of printing one-stage colour labels on demand, in user-defined quantities and designs – slashing print time and label inventory costs say
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 10, 2021
Beumer Group has won the Axia Best Managed Companies Award 2021: at the beginning of May the consulting company Deloitte honoured the systems provider for its successful and well-managed medium-sized company. As the founder of the Axia Award , Deloitte, together with the German business magazine WirtschaftsWoche and the Federation of German Industries (BDI), is again awarding this prestigious prize this year.
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
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
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 10, 2021
APM Terminals (APMT) and Hutchison Ports have announced that Hutchison Ports Netherlands B.V., a subsidiary of Hutchison Ports, has signed an agreement to acquire the Rotterdam container terminal APM Terminals Rotterdam (APMTR) from APMT. APMTR is located adjacent to Hutchison Ports’ existing ECT Delta terminal in the Maasvlakte area of Europe’s largest port.
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 10, 2021
Southgate , one of Europe’s leading packaging suppliers, has revealed its focus for 2021 and beyond will be to develop and promote the idea of a circular economy – inspiring businesses on an international scale to embrace the global solution to eliminating waste. In a circular economy, manufacturers design products to be reusable. It is a model of production and consumption, which involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing, and recycling existing materials and products for as lo
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