Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 15, 2021
The global cold chain market is rapidly growing, primarily driven by an evolving shift in consumer habits and the changing perceptions of frozen food. Valued at nearly $210.49 billion in 2020, the cold chain market is expected to reach more than $628 billion in 2028, nearly tripling its growth in less than ten years, according to a market analysis report by Grand View Research.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JULY 15, 2021
Managing the production and distribution of marketing literature is a bit like juggling in that a momentary lapse in attention can cause you to drop the ball. That’s never a good thing in any business. But managing pharmaceutical literature comes with the added challenge of regulatory compliance.
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The Logistics of Logistics
JULY 15, 2021
The New Retail Paradigm with Ali Raza. Ali Raza and Joe Lynch talk about the new retail paradigm. Ali is a theory of constraints (TOC) practitioner who founded a company to help supply chains to improve throughput. About Ali Raza. Ali Raza is the Founder and CEO of Throughput, Inc., an AI-Powered software to help companies run leaner, faster, smoother, and safer operations out of the box.
Shipsta
JULY 15, 2021
Peak shipping season is just around the corner! But with supply chains still reeling from the unrest of Covid-19, repeated bottle necks , strained shipping capacity and all-time high freight prices, it’s looking to be a tough season.
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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.
Logistics Management
JULY 15, 2021
The May reading—at 137.7—eked out a 0.1% gain from April to May, heading up for the third straight month. On an annual basis, it rose 8.1%, essentially reversing the 8.9% decline, for the same period in 2020, and a 2.3%, for the same period, in 2019.
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Logistics Management
JULY 15, 2021
This white paper, highlighting the niche of vaccine cold chain monitoring, will help one better understand the key watch outs and the value Advantech technology will add.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 15, 2021
Container shipping rates from Asia to the U.S. and Europe increased to new record levels over the past week, ensuring transportation costs will stay elevated for companies heading into a peak season for rebuilding inventories.
Logistics Management
JULY 15, 2021
Join experts from Newcastle and Zebra to gather the latest intel on best-in-breed hardware & media, print automation, and worker mobility applications that can maximize labeling operations, increase labeling accuracy, and help you gain 5 to 10 hours per worker (weekly).
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 15, 2021
Aptean, a global provider of mission-critical enterprise software solutions, announced the launch of new, integrated Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software for their Food and Beverage Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) products.
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
West Coast and California Logistics
JULY 15, 2021
If you’re looking to catch up on all things container shipping in 2021, a recent article in Freight Waves has got you covered. The article looks, month-by-month, at all of the “stranger than fiction” events in the shipping world in the first six months of this year.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 15, 2021
Fujifilm Holdings Corp.’s tough decision to accept the demise of its film and digital photography businesses and embrace the health care and semiconductor sectors was validated last year.
Overdrive Online
JULY 15, 2021
Steve Brubaker, a company driver for Virgil Nolt Trucking, showed off this classic 1986 Peterbilt 359 at the Kenly 95 East Coast Jamboree in Kenly, North Carolina, May 6-8, 2021.
NGT News
JULY 15, 2021
Unitrans, the University of California, Davis’ transit system, has purchased six Xcelsior CHARGE battery-electric, 40-foot heavy-duty transit buses from New Flyer of America Inc. through the California Department of General Services’ (DGS) contract. New Flyer was selected by DGS as an approved supplier of electric vehicles in 2019. The DGS contract simplifies potential future bus […].
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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.
ShipLilly
JULY 15, 2021
Abandoned carton boxes on steel racks with metal beam construction in storage. One of the remarkable, negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic is the alarming number of abandoned cargo cases. Global activities are unpredictable, and some people are making the conscious decision not to continue with shipments if they feel that the result is not going to be a positive one.
NGT News
JULY 15, 2021
Cummins Inc. and Chevron Products Co. have reached a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore a strategic alliance to develop commercially viable business opportunities in hydrogen and other alternative energy sources. The MOU provides the framework for Chevron and Cummins to initially collaborate on four main objectives: advancing public policy that promotes hydrogen as a […].
Turvo
JULY 15, 2021
In the logistics and shipping industry, capacity refers to the amount of space secured on trucks and other vehicles to carry shipment loads. This generally gets referred to as trucking capacity, and it remains one of the most critical aspects of dealing with supply chain disruptions. Even worse, certain parts of the network, like cold chain transport, can have a “run” on capacity during times of high disruption or demand. .
Bulk Connection
JULY 15, 2021
Trucks and drivers are hard to come by; we all know that. And, if you’re a shipper of bulk hazmat products, you know that tanker trucks and drivers are even harder to come by. With such scarcity, you can’t afford to choose the wrong transportation provider. In this article, we’ll look at what hazmat tanker trucking companies can do for your business, and how you can find the right one for your operation.
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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.
Logistics Management
JULY 15, 2021
Download the eBook to learn how to get started and unlock the other four components to successful DC optimization.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 15, 2021
Edge computing has brought new levels of efficiency and productivity to the factory floor.
Logistics Management
JULY 15, 2021
Company officials said in a blog posting this move is aligned with its objective of “becoming a one-stop shop solution for shippers.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 15, 2021
enVista, a global software, consulting, managed services and automation solutions firm, has annouonced the acquisition of long-time partner HCM Systems, a material handling equipment, systems and robotics firm The acquisition was completed July 1, 2021.
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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
JULY 15, 2021
Global express delivery and logistics services provider DHL announced earlier this month that it is spending more than $360 million between 2020-2022, in an initiative focused on building new and expanding existing facilities in the America’s region, spanning the United States, Canada, Mexico, South and Central America and the Caribbean, coupled with investing millions of dollars into its Americas air network, for things like the introduction of new direct flight routes.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 15, 2021
The U.S. Senate passed a bill that would ban all goods from or made in China’s Xinjiang region unless importers can prove they weren’t made with forced labor, a move that could potentially have widespread implications for the solar industry.
Logistics Management
JULY 15, 2021
The latest Edge Computing white paper from Cognex breaks down the following areas so you can learn what to do for your organization.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 15, 2021
AfterShip, a post-purchase engagement and tracking platform for ecommerce businesses, has announced the launch of its new AI-powered Delivery Date Prediction tool.
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
JULY 15, 2021
Descartes Systems Group , a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has announced that its Descartes MacroPoint solution is now available on SAP Store, the online marketplace for SAP and partner offerings. Descartes MacroPoint integrates with SAP Transportation Management leveraging SAP Integration Suite and/or SAP Extension Suite and delivers real-time, multi-modal supply chain visibility to manufacturers, retailers, distributors and logistics services providers.
United World Transporation
JULY 15, 2021
A professional independent truck driver has a lot more freedom than company drivers. However, that freedom comes at the cost of taking care of everything yourself. On top of managing everything, you’ll need to get and retain good clients. In order to do that, you’ll need to make yourself more valuable to potential clients. Continue reading below to find out essential tips on how to become a successful independent owner-operator.
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 15, 2021
For many operators of forklifts , an IC engine truck offers a great solution. Hard to beat in round-the-clock operations they thrive in tough conditions. But new legislation due to be introduced in the UK looks set to deal a mortal blow to diesel as a fuel source. “That’s why the LPG-powered Mitsubishi GRENDiA ES is taking the market by storm,” explains Stewart Gosling of RDD, exclusive importers for Mitsubishi Forklifts Trucks in the UK.
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