Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
MAY 27, 2021
Even in the safest fulfillment center operations, managers and associates can benefit from regular warehouse safety tips. There’s a lot of hustle and bustle in eCommerce fulfillment centers as order fulfillment associates strive to get orders picked, packed, and out the door. Without good safety practices, the warehouse environment is ripe for accidents.
Shipsta
MAY 27, 2021
Your own data is your best resource for improving your freight procurement strategy. It gives you the most accurate insights into which carriers offer you the best quotes and meet your business needs.
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Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 27, 2021
Five Forces Reshaping Logistics as We Know it. Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. And, more than ever, these decisions have to be made on the fly, in real-time. As logistics managers grapple with their own challenges, including labor shortages and emerging commodity marketplaces, the logistics function has never been under more pressure to deliver.
Logistics Management
MAY 27, 2021
Join us to hear how Epson, a Loftware customer and partner, standardized and integrated labeling with their WMS application and across their operations. You’ll learn how Loftware’s flexible, easy to use labeling solution allows Epson to adjust to complex customer labeling requirements.
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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 27, 2021
The paradigm of just-in-time supply chains has left many brand manufacturers ill-equipped to handle the impact of the pandemic.
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Overdrive Online
MAY 27, 2021
When he bought the truck in 2016, truck owner Greg Eudy says "it was a blank canvas." It was a day cab with a short wheelbase, so he stretched it and added a flattop sleeper off of a Peterbilt 359.
NGT News
MAY 27, 2021
Hyliion Holdings Corp., a company that specializes in electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 semi-trucks, says it has received positive initial results from a truck loan program launched in conjunction with NW Natural, an Oregon-based natural gas provider, which featured Hyliion’s hybrid compressed natural gas (CNG) solution. As part of the program, Hyliion collaborated with […].
GoShip Blog
MAY 27, 2021
What is an embargo? . An embargo is any event or government restriction that prevents commerce or exchange (import or export) of freight to another country or state. . Embargo can be applied to goods including: Services. Products. Currency. Embargo in freight shipping can be imposed in any context (war or peace), as it covers all aspects of economic activity and trade.
NGT News
MAY 27, 2021
Total, a French multinational integrated oil and gas company, has acquired a stake in Hysetco, a French company dedicated to the development of hydrogen mobility in cities. Hysetco currently owns around 700 taxis in Paris, a majority of which are still diesel vehicles that will gradually be transitioned to hydrogen by 2024. The hydrogen taxis […].
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
United World Transporation
MAY 27, 2021
Lately, the popularity of the premium apple category has exploded. In years past, conventional apples have lost a lot of ground against premium apple varieties like Pazazz and Honeycrisp. So how have premium apples captivated so many new buyers? Find out as we dive into the growing popularity of the premium apple market. Premium Apples Versus Conventional Apples.
Kane is Able
MAY 27, 2021
About 53% of all carriers are private carriers, for a total in the U.S. of about 620,000 registered carriers, according to the ATA. Close to 70% of outbound freight moves on private fleet trucks. When a company decides to manage its own private fleet, it’s essentially creating a trucking company and assuming responsibility for everything from leasing the trucks to hiring and retaining the drivers to marketing backhauls to pay for the significant overhead investment.
Talking Logistics
MAY 27, 2021
The disruption of 2020 took everyone by surprise, and although it sent the industry scrambling to adapt, a few key challenges remained the same. Take away the uniqueness of the last year — from soaring consumer goods demand to plummeting durable goods consumption — shippers needed carrier capacity, and most organizations had to lean on. Read more The Pandemic Microscope: Highlighting the Everyday Challenges of Overused Freight Brokerage.
Bulk Connection
MAY 27, 2021
One of the biggest differences between liquid bulk and other kinds of freight trucking is the need to wash the trailer tank after unloading. Tank washing is a vital, though inconvenient, part of bulk liquid shipping that prevents cross contact of products and contamination. In this article, we’ll examine the trailer tank washing process in detail.
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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.
I.C.E. Transport
MAY 27, 2021
When you bring goods into the US, of course you expect to pay for transportation. But as you plan an import, remember that it also costs money to clear the cargo through US Customs, even when the product isn’t subject to any duties. How much does customs clearance cost? As with so much in life, it depends.
CH Robinson Logistics
MAY 27, 2021
A lot of uncertainty remains about Canada’s new requirement for truck drivers to use an electronic logging device (ELD). Here are answers to the questions you might have about the impact of the Canada ELD mandate, how to prepare, and the benefits of capturing more electronic data about your freight. What is the Canada ELD mandate? All truck drivers who are required to maintain a logbook will need to use an ELD certified by an independent third party.
West Coast and California Logistics
MAY 27, 2021
If you weren’t already convinced of the value of overweight container logistics, 2020 and now 2021 should have made it clear. It’s one of shippers’ most reliable tactics in mitigating the headaches and extremely high rates associated with the current ocean shipping landscape. In this article, we’ll examine these overweight container shipping benefits, with a specific focus on U.S.
Blue Grace Logistics
MAY 27, 2021
The company’s owner says he wanted to expand its diversity and inclusion initiative, so he teamed up with a nonprofit out of Atlanta to help. By Jenny Dean | WTSP. Published May 27, 2021. TAMPA, FL – Expanding that hiring pool and giving people second chances: That’s the goal of a Tampa company that just entered a partnership with a nonprofit helping first-time, nonviolent offenders get back on track.
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Supply Chain Brain
MAY 27, 2021
This supply chain is shooting for the moon.
Blue Grace Logistics
MAY 27, 2021
The company’s owner says he wanted to expand its diversity and inclusion initiative, so he teamed up with a nonprofit out of Atlanta to help. By Jenny Dean | WTSP. Published May 27, 2021. TAMPA, FL – Expanding that hiring pool and giving people second chances: That’s the goal of a Tampa company that just entered a partnership with a nonprofit helping first-time, nonviolent offenders get back on track.
Logistics Management
MAY 27, 2021
A project44 spokesman told LM that this acquisition was made to ensure that project44 customers have the most sophisticated network platform on the market.
Overdrive Online
MAY 27, 2021
Join host Big Al Weekley Friday for this week's Overdrive streaming radio show for a tour through singer-songwriter Stephen Flatt's new "Cumberland Bones" record, as well as other tracks from his two decades plus writing hard-driving Americana music.
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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.
Logistics Management
MAY 27, 2021
WMS market continues to experience growth, as a variety of market and business factors have led to high levels of new WMS adoption.
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 27, 2021
Tuesday 8th June 2021 is National Forklift Safety Day, and the UK materials handling industry is once again being encouraged to get involved, share guidance and take action to make sites safer. Now in the UK for its third year, National Forklift Safety Day will be hosted by the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA), which comprises the industry’s leading trade associations: BITA and the FLTA.
Shipping and Freight Resource
MAY 27, 2021
As you may have read, the X-Press Pearl, a 1400+ TEU capacity, 2 month old feeder vessel operated by X-Press feeders on their Singapore/Middle East service caught on fire and is currently burning in the Indian Ocean close to the port of Colombo. The fire which started on the 19th of May 2021 while waiting at anchorage, was subsequently brought under control with the help of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), Sri Lanka Navy and the Sri Lankan Airforce which dropped fire suppressing powder on t
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 27, 2021
The North’s leaders have called on the Government to urgently publish a long-term plan for the region’s railways , to give essential certainty on investment and delivery of major projects. Through Transport for the North (TfN), the region’s political and business leaders say the Government must publish the Integrated Rail Plan (IRP) for the North and Midlands as soon as possible to avoid delays to delivery of schemes including Northern Powerhouse Rail and HS2 in the North.
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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
MercuryGate
MAY 27, 2021
Ensuring carriers comply with a practical routing guide is mission-critical and majorly contributes to a logistics company’s success. As Redwood Logistics explains, it has proven its usefulness throughout many different industries. Along with a well-established routing guide, leveraging digital rulesets and directions, using a transportation management system (TMS) can significantly optimize the process of managing […].
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 27, 2021
Humid beverage cartons that must not be subjected to mould under the packaging film, stacked roof tiles that should not break on the loading area of a truck in case of heavy braking, and expensive articles that must not be removed from the packaging unnoticed – how can all three of these shipments be packaged safely and economically at the same time?
Kanban Logistics
MAY 27, 2021
While we’re not completely out of the woods with COVID-19, there are many signs of life returning to pre-pandemic normalcy. A key question that logistics pros must consider is whether “normal” will look the same post-pandemic as it did before the virus. As your company finds its new normal, outsourcing logistics operations to a third-party logistics (3PL) provider can remove many of the current headaches you’re likely to encounter. 5 reasons to outsource logistics to a 3PL. 3PLs can secure labor
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