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A Complete Guide to All Types of Warehouses (Part 1)

Cyzerg

With an increase in the demand for different types of warehouses, it's crucial that businesses choose one that best fits their requirements and operations. But what exactly are the factors that lead companies to pick one type of warehouse over another? And what are all the types of warehouses in the market today? In this article, we will explain the necessity of different types of warehouses, elements that differentiate each warehouse from the others, and part one of the various types of warehou

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An Overview of Railroads in Logistics and Transportation

MTS Logistics

Why are railroads important? Railroads are mainly important for moving goods that are mostly heavy in weight and are bulky over long distances, as transportation makes up the majority of the total cost of delivery. Coal, fertilizer, chemicals, forest products, finished motor vehicles and metals are a few examples of commodities that are moved by railroads, among many others.

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The Amazonification of Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Digital network platforms and advanced analytics are making it possible for logistics providers to achieve unprecedented levels of visibility and collaboration, enabling true end-to-end supply chains.

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A Complete Guide to All Types of Warehouses (Part 1)

Cyzerg

With an increase in the demand for different types of warehouses, it's crucial that businesses choose one that best fits their requirements and operations. But what exactly are the factors that lead companies to pick one type of warehouse over another? And what are all the types of warehouses in the market today? In this article, we will explain the necessity of different types of warehouses, elements that differentiate each warehouse from the others, and part one of the various types of warehou

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

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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North Carolina Fleet Converts Vans to Propane Autogas

NGT News

Adult Life Programs, a nonprofit organization offering adult day services and transportation to individuals in Catawba County, N.C., recently deployed new propane autogas vehicles in its fleet. The organization worked with Alliance AutoGas to convert a Ford E-350 passenger van and two Ford Transit passenger vans to bi-fuel propane. Alliance AutoGas member Blossman Gas was […].

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Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2019: The Clipper Logistics Award for Supply Chain Operations

247 Customs Broker

[og_img] Supply Chain Operations is one of the most competitive categories in the Supply Chain Excellence Awards and consequently, the scores were high. The top… The post Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2019: The Clipper Logistics Award for Supply Chain Operations appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Service Announcement: Hawaii Vessel Delay

Odyssey Logistics

December 30, 2019 Valued Customers of Hawaiian Ocean Transport, Inc., please view the latest from Matson regarding Hawaii Vessel Delay – MV Manoa V419W MV Manoa departure will be delayed as a result of heavy weather in transit and mechanical issues during her voyage to Long Beach. Arrival on the West Coast just prior to. Continue Reading. The post Service Announcement: Hawaii Vessel Delay appeared first on Odyssey Logistics & Technology.

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Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2019: The DP World Award for Retail Innovation

247 Customs Broker

[og_img] There are always plenty of ideas in this category to excite the judges – and this year, they were not disappointed. The two front-runners… The post Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2019: The DP World Award for Retail Innovation appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Blink Working on DC Fast Charging Powered by Kinetic Energy

NGT News

Blink Charging Co. is partnering with Chakratec, an Israeli e-mobility company, to bring a DC fast charging solution to the U.S. that can be deployed virtually anywhere, regardless of the location’s existing power grid capabilities. DC fast chargers provide the fastest electric vehicle (EV) charging speeds, making these high-power charging solutions available only in locations […].

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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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Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2019: Demand Forecasting & Planning

247 Customs Broker

[og_img] What is supply chain management without Demand Forecasting & Planning? The two contenders for this prize were Nisa Retail with DHL and Graze. Nisa… The post Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2019: Demand Forecasting & Planning appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Zimbabwe in the grip of hunger

World Food Programme Logistics

Zimbabwe in the grip of hunger With nearly 8 million?—?half the country’s population?—?severely food-insecure, WFP is calling for urgent investment to double the number of people it assists Smallholder farmer Elias Shamba?—?in Munyuki village, Mazambara, Mbireon district?—?is on his third round of planting after his first two failed. Photo: WFP/Matteo Cosorich Driving through rural Zimbabwe in December , the country does not look quite as it should around this time of the year.

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News roundup, Dec. 30: Drivers will be drug tested at a random rate of 50% in 2020, routing software integrates ELD data, new KW dealer

247 Customs Broker

Trucking news and briefs for Dec. 30, 2019 FMCSA to double random drug-testing rate in 2020 after rise in positivesThe U.S. DOT announced it will… The post News roundup, Dec. 30: Drivers will be drug tested at a random rate of 50% in 2020, routing software integrates ELD data, new KW dealer appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.