Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2020

The rug has been pulled out from beneath us. Doing things the same way we’ve always done them will no longer serve us, so we can’t simply put it back in its place. In fact, the definition of pulling the rug out from underneath someone is that doing so causes their plans to fail, because they have little recourse or time to respond adequately. It’s a fitting metaphor for the world’s supply chains, which have […].

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Logistics Management

JUNE 2, 2020

Today's marketplace is not for the faint at heart. Leading industry analysts maintain that in the current volatile business environment, an increasing number of logistics service providers are being forced to take dramatic action to generate positive impact rapidly—or risk going out of business.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 2, 2020

The best way to deal with volatile conditions is to know what’s happening in real time at the most vulnerable touchpoints of your supply chain.

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Logistics Management

JUNE 2, 2020

Falling 0.004-cents, this week’s national average came in at $2.386 per gallon, following a 0.004-cent increase for the week of May 25 and declines of 0.008-cents, 0.005-cents, 3.8-cents, and 4.3-cents, respectively, over the previous three weeks.

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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.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JUNE 2, 2020

“ There is an urgent need for inter-governmental organisations, governments and industry stakeholders concerned with maritime trade and logistics to come together and accelerate the pace of digitalisation “ This is the message from several industry bodies representing a range of shipping, port, cargo handling and ship operating organisations.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 2, 2020

In today’s world, it isn’t really all that hard to imagine how technology is going to continue to change our lives. What’s probably harder is imagining going back to a time before technology and trying to imagine yourself adjusting to that lifestyle. For many of us, not only is it hard to imagine, but it.read More. The post The Growing Role of AI in Supply Chain Management appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Logistics Management

JUNE 2, 2020

For many industry thought leaders, analysts and educators, the impact made by the COVID-19 pandemic has yet to realign the current third-party logistics marketplace. But when it does, shippers may expect far greater reliance on innovative technologies requiring substantial capital investment.

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WorkWave

JUNE 2, 2020

Time To Read: 4 minutes. For companies that handle deliveries, getting parcels from point A to point B is much more involved than simply picking items up and dropping them off. A wide range of parameters needs to be considered when planning routes, with restrictions on both the business and customer end that need to be factored in. With increasing demand for e-commerce deliveries and higher expectations from customers for accurate ETAs, delivery companies can’t afford to simply plan a route and

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Logistics Management

JUNE 2, 2020

As if the newly imposed IMO 2020 fuel standards and greenhouse gas emissions reduction discussions weren’t enough, carriers now face fresh costs related to maintenance and insurance heading into the post-COVID era.

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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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Mazars Ledger

JUNE 2, 2020

As the automotive industry around the world comes to terms with the consequences of Covid-19 and begins to slowly return… The post The Restarting Auto Industry: Global Responses appeared first on The Ledger - Mazars USA.

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Logistics Management

JUNE 2, 2020

Dallas-based Transplace, a non asset-based third-party logistics services provider, announced today that it is welcoming Austin, Texas-based ScanData Systems Inc., a provider of parcel transportation management solutions (PTMS), into the fold, in what it called a strategic acquisition. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 2, 2020

This is really a common question I encounter. How can I get a Supply Chain job in Australia, or Canada, or the USA? Well in this video, I’ll give you some tips based on my experience living in Australia and dealing with overseas applicants for jobs: Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our websites, why not check them out? Robobyrne: Tips for Getting a Job in Supply Chain Operations or Management.

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Logistics Management

JUNE 2, 2020

Shippers should be watching the energy sector and become familiar with the possible ripple effects of a post-coal transport market.

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 2, 2020

The ongoing slump that had begun in October 2018 had started to affect the Class 8 truck market in early 2019. While there were a few months during the year where orders for heavy-duty trucks peaked – although not as high as the previous two years, it was all in all a slow year for the industry. . How bad is the situation? An article in Wolf Street shared numbers released by the FTR Transportation Intelligence for 2019.

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Freight Center

JUNE 2, 2020

We are all operating in a whole new environment these days. Staying stable and focusing on business continuity are undoubtedly high on most businesses list, so now, more than ever, controlling your shipping costs and getting the best freight shipping rate are vital. But where do you start?

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NGT News

JUNE 2, 2020

ITM Power, an energy storage and clean fuel company, has appointed Duncan Yellen as managing director of ITM Motive, the division of ITM Power responsible for the U.K. build, own and operate portfolio of hydrogen refueling stations. ITM Motive will be established as a separate, wholly owned subsidiary for the management of the company’s refueling […].

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Mazars Ledger

JUNE 2, 2020

As the automotive industry around the world comes to terms with the consequences of Covid-19 and begins to slowly return… The post The Restarting Auto Industry: Global Responses appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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World Food Programme Logistics

JUNE 2, 2020

Voices from Cambodia, Egypt, El Salvador, Kenya and Madagascar on how the World Food Programme is changing lives Yemen is another country where the World Food Programme is empowering women. Photo: WFP/Annabel Symington Women make up a little over half of the world’s population but suffer unequal access to resources and education in every corner of the globe.

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GoShip Blog

JUNE 2, 2020

Even if your shipping strategy is perfect, and you are using a good shipping provider, sometimes freight damage is difficult to avoid. There are different reasons why your load may suffer damage upon arrival, like multiple handling, inconvenient packaging, extreme weather, etc. Of course, this might not happen to you, but when at a certain point you find out about your freight shipment being damaged, it is better to be fully prepared.

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World Food Programme Logistics

JUNE 2, 2020

5 extreme weather shocks?—?and how WFP responded As crises become more frequent, our capacity to anticipate, mitigate and respond is keeping apace In 2019, for the third consecutive year, Zimbabwe experienced a drought?—?the worst the country has seen in 40 years. Photo: WFP/Matteo Cosorich Climate shocks have become one of the leading drivers of hunger worldwide.

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Truck News

JUNE 2, 2020

On May 28, my wife and I sat down together to have our morning coffee. Thursdays are my first full day home each week, so this is when we catch up on our news of the week and spend a couple of hours in conversation. On this morning, we sat together and watched in horror […].

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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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MercuryGate

JUNE 2, 2020

Grocers are concerned over the state of shipping traceability, and those concerns are pronounced amid the COVID-19 pandemic. To stay informed, grocers need to understand a few things about the value of shipping traceability and how it can help with dock scheduling and overall management in keeping staff safe. The Risks of Poor Shipping Traceability […].

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Logistics Management

JUNE 2, 2020

Chicago-based FourKites, a provider of real-time tracking and visibility solutions across transportation modes and digital platforms, announced today it has introduced a new offering, entitled Dynamic ETA for LTL, that is geared towards shippers, carriers, and 3PLs, in order to track LTL (less-than-truckload) shipments from pre-pickup to proof of delivery that includes highly accurate dynamic and automated estimated arrival times.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 2, 2020

How strategic sourcing has become a competitive advantage for CPOs and their companies.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 2, 2020

Process measurement specialist Kaye has launched KayeLog, which aims to advance the cold chain market with a wireless and affordable temperature monitoring on a tiny device. NFC – Near Field Communication allows contactless communication between devices like smart phones or other NFC enabled devices. Without any technical installation – with one swipe, from anywhere in the world it is now possible to instantly read, send stored data to the KayeTrack Cloud and receive alerts by e-mail/SMS.

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247 Customs Broker

JUNE 2, 2020

[og_img] UK’s largest tile specialist Topps Tiles has agreed the sale and leaseback of its head office and central warehouse buildings at Grove Park, Enderby,… The post Warehouse sale and leaseback boosts finances at Topps Tiles – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Freightera

JUNE 2, 2020

May has been an awesome month for Freightera! Nothing makes us happier than making our customers happy. And they have been very happy lately! Below are all reviews we have gotten in May: ”Excellent.” Just excellent. ”Exceptional Service” I used Freightera to ship a pallet from California to Quebec. It was my first time doing something like this and I don’t think it could have gone better.

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247 Customs Broker

JUNE 2, 2020

Dive Brief: Warehouse management systems (WMS), manufacturing execution systems and ERP software are among the most common platforms for collecting data in a manufacturing setting,… The post Manufacturers tap into WMS, ERP for end-to-end data management appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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