The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 13, 2021
Supply Chains in VUCA Environments with Jim Tompkins. Jim Tompkins and Joe Lynch talk about Supply Chains in VUCA Environments. Jim is the Founder and Chairman of Tompkins International, a company that helps clients achieve supply chain excellence and profitable growth. About James Tompkins. Dr. James A. Tompkins is the Founder and Chairman of Tompkins International.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
MAY 13, 2021
Void fill packaging (also called box filler or dunnage) fills empty space in shipped parcels to keep products from moving around inside the box during transit. Using void fill packaging allows eCommerce fulfillment operations to buy bulk amounts of various-sized boxes, reducing the overall cost of packing and shipping high volumes of goods sold online.
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Kuebix
MAY 13, 2021
Consumers have grown to expect quick shipping and frequent status updates with every order they place. Shippers are scrambling to keep up with these new standards while strengthening their logistics operations. It is especially challenging to make sense of the overwhelming amount of data supply chains are producing as operations ramp up to match demand. […].
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MAY 13, 2021
Walls and watchwords protected medieval castles against plundering masses. But firewalls and passwords cannot withstand cyber-attacks indefinitely. Ultimately, the safety of your cyber-city depends on the vigilance of its citizens. Slight paranoia also helps. Heard the one about the bitcoin billionaire who cannot remember his crypto wallet’s password?
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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 13, 2021
Recent supply chain disruptions exposed many gaps in the global trading system and geopolitical forecasting, while underscoring dangerous and expensive weaknesses in supply chain management.
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Dedola Global Logistics
MAY 13, 2021
Understanding the Global Container Shortage . The shipping industry is facing a significant problem brought on by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This problem cascades through the supply chain and is disrupting trade on a global scale. . Shipping containers have ended up stranded in inland depots and cargo ports or on board vessels. These containers have been rendered practically unusable and contribute to a global container shortage that grips international trade. .
WorkWave
MAY 13, 2021
Time To Read: 4 minutes. While contactless delivery may have gained traction in 2020 primarily due to the unique circumstances created by the pandemic, changes in those circumstances aren’t likely to reduce demand for no-contact delivery. Consumers have grown accustomed to the ease and convenience of receiving their parcels, packages, and even their meals without the need for additional interaction on their end.
Logistics Management
MAY 13, 2021
CSX said the acquisition of Quality Carriers is aligned with the company’s long-term strategy to accelerate growth by deepening its relationships with its customers and providing them with more comprehensive transportation services throughout their supply chains
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 13, 2021
A crack in a bridge over the Mississippi River has stranded more than 700 barges, cutting off the biggest route for U.S. agricultural exports when the critical waterway is at its busiest.
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 13, 2021
POLA reported that total April volume—at 946,966 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units)—marked a 37.4% annual increase, for its busiest April in the port’s 114-year history. And POLB reported that April volumes turned in its highest-ever levels for April, in the port’s history, coming in at 746,188 TEU, for a 43.6% annual increase, paced, in large part, by the cargo boom derived from e-commerce activity.
NGT News
MAY 13, 2021
NFI Group Inc. says its Motor Coach Industries (MCI) subsidiary has unveiled its new zero-emission commuter coach, the D45 CRT LE CHARGE, and also launched its new D series of coaches. Leveraging high-torque electric drive systems for operation at highway speeds and plug-in battery charging to 100% in less than three hours, MCI says the […]. The post MCI Unveils Zero-Emission Commuter Coach, the D45 CRT LE CHARGE appeared first on NGT News.
Logistics Management
MAY 13, 2021
The most recent edition of the Industrial Business Indicator (IBI), which was issued by San Francisco-based real estate investment trust company Prologis points to the need for more warehouse, due to various factors, including rising consumer confidence, retailers restocking inventories, and higher sales numbers. The IBI was featured in the firm’s report, entitled “Customer Activity Surges on Strong Retail Sales and Inventory Restocking.
Kane is Able
MAY 13, 2021
Kane Logistics was recently named 3PL of the Year by Sam’s Club. KANE operates three high-volume distribution centers for Sam's Club. The award recognizes superior operational performance and customer service. We talked with Jason Brown, KANE’s director of operations for the Sam’s Club business, about what it takes to deliver great 3PL customer service.
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.
NGT News
MAY 13, 2021
Howard Energy Partners (HEP), an independent midstream energy company, has executed long-term agreements with Diamond Green Diesel (DGD), a 50/50 joint venture between Valero Energy Corp. and Darling Ingredients Inc., and says it plans to significantly expand its Port Arthur, Texas, terminal facilities to support DGD’s recently announced plant, a 470-million-gallon-per-year renewable diesel production facility […].
West Coast and California Logistics
MAY 13, 2021
While the logistics industry hopes for good news on the driver shortage front, recent labor statistics are not delivering. April numbers are down from March, and March’s numbers were lower than initially thought.
CH Robinson Logistics
MAY 13, 2021
As businesses grow, they often evolve. And in a world where carriers are more critical than ever—thanks in part to ecommerce and heavier demand—that evolution means the use of more advanced carrier technology. Carriers and drivers often experience the pain of early mornings and late nights. Long days and demanding routes are part of the job description.
Overdrive Online
MAY 13, 2021
Tune in with host Big Al Weekley at 10 a.m. Eastern time Friday, May 14, to meet Wesley Ward Sr., owner of the "Prayerbilt" 2004 Pete he hauls leased to CRST, among plenty music by and about the men and women behind the wheel.
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United World Transporation
MAY 13, 2021
Ever since the Covid-19 pandemic started, truck drivers have become more distract ed. That distraction has led to more crashes and close calls than before the pandemic. However, why are drivers more distracted than usual, aren’t roads emptier and safer? Join us as we dive into what’s distracting truckers during the pandemic. Empty Roads. Ever since the pandemic, there have been a lot fewer cars on the road.
Truck News
MAY 13, 2021
Developments in recent months have brought some clarity to what the future of zero emissions truck transportation will look like. The paths forged by truck manufacturers – incumbents and start-ups, alike – tell us there will be a wide variety of battery-electric trucks available for local deliveries of lighter-weight loads. For heavier, longhaul loads, hydrogen […].
NGT News
MAY 13, 2021
Ideanomics, a financial technology company, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire US Hybrid. Founded in 1999, and headquartered in Torrance, Calif., US Hybrid provides components, drive trains and fuel cells to medium- and heavy-duty commercial fleet operators. The company also designs, manufactures and markets integrated power conversion systems for battery-electric, fuel cell and hybrid […].
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 13, 2021
Robotics and automation specialist RMGroup has announced a distributor partnership with ASTI Mobile Robotics, a leading European manufacturer of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs). The move will see RMGroup include AGVs and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in its extensive product portfolio of packaging machinery and robotic automation solutions. ASTI Mobile Robotics Group , with offices in Spain, Germany, France and United States, provides automated intralogistics solutions for large manufacturers
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 13, 2021
Ecommerce has been steadily rising since it was first introduced—but 2020 was an absolutely transformational year for online shopping. With heightened customer expectations, how will retailers perform?
Freight Center
MAY 13, 2021
Ever signed off on a shipment, opened it later, and found damage? That’s concealed damage. Here’s how this typically happens: you received a shipment, and you made sure to carefully look for signs of damage to the packaging. After not seeing any signs of visible freight damage, you signed the carrier’s proof of delivery (POD) form as all clear. However, once you unwrapped your shipment, you find that the cargo inside is damaged.
Bulk Connection
MAY 13, 2021
Do you ever wish a 3PL provider could ‘share a brain’ with logistics pros at your company and think and act as though it was part of your internal team? When it comes to transportation logistics, that’s exactly what is possible through managed transportation services. In this article, we’ll share a Bulk Connection case study showing how this arrangement works and dive into key advantages of managed transportation.
Dedola Global Logistics
MAY 13, 2021
Understanding the Global Container Shortage The shipping industry is facing a significant problem brought on by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This problem cascades through the supply chain and is disrupting trade on a global scale. Shipping containers have ended up stranded in inland depots and cargo ports or on board vessels. These containers have been rendered practically unusable and contribute to a global container shortage that grips international trade.
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
Camelot 3PL Software
MAY 13, 2021
My kids are year-round swimmers. If you’re not familiar with swimming, it is THE WORST spectator sport. Swim meets usually consist of 3 – 4 days of sitting in a loud, chlorine-gas-filled box waiting for your kids to swim their race, which only last from 30 seconds to 5 minutes… then more waiting. At one of these nasal-destroying weekends, another swim-dad and I were passing the time discussing motivation.
I.C.E. Transport
MAY 13, 2021
Container shipping rates were bad enough at the start of 2021, but today they’re even steeper. As of May, transporting a container from Europe to the US costs $2,000 to $3,000 more than it did in January. In the current market, there’s no room to negotiate with ocean carriers. But with the right strategy, it’s still possible to reduce your shipping costs.
MercuryGate
MAY 13, 2021
Transportation management systems (TMS) are an integral part of the supply chain industry. But just like a laptop or desktop, vendors should update their TMS platforms regularly. However, like cable, phone, or internet providers, TMS providers don’t always keep their systems up to date, which will clash with business processes. But when does a company […].
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