Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 5, 2020

Today we recognize that the supply chain is a source of strategic advantage. In our quest to drive scale and reduce costs, we have architected supply chains spanning the globe. However, as these supply chains become increasingly globalized, they are also more vulnerable to disruption. Natural disasters, weather events, business cycles and more recent challenges, such as the threatened tariffs on Mexican goods, the ongoing trade war with China, and the outbreak of the coronavirus, […].

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 5, 2020

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This post by Brian Hodgson from Descartes’ blog discusses how companies can leverage data to strengthen their supply chains, deliver better.

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Truck News

MARCH 5, 2020

For drivers, busy office workers, mechanics, and anyone that has a hectic schedule, it can be tempting to eat on the go, eat too quickly, or just eat whatever food is available at the time.

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Morai Logistics

MARCH 5, 2020

With companies putting greater emphasis on sustainability than ever before, it’s critical to understand what a circular supply chain is and how it functions. . Today’s supply chain is one that caters its practices and operations to customer demands as precisely possible. In turn, few things rank more highly on the list of customer concerns than sustainability.

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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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Bulk Connection

MARCH 5, 2020

In our new feature, we will periodically profile the men and women who make Bulk Connection a trusted freight partner. In this article, Scott Wilson, Truckload Division Manager, talks about Bulk Connection’s dry van shipping operation and how it adds value for customers.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 5, 2020

Incorrect cargo details and/or misdeclaration of cargo and its details has been the bane of many shipping lines over the years. The consequences of cargo and weight misdeclaration were so severe that the IMO had to implement SOLAS VGM regulations. However there are still several incidents of such cargo misdeclaration including hazardous goods which have caused several maritime disasters.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 5, 2020

Fill out the Form Below to Get a Free Copy of the White Paper to Your Inbox! The state of the global freight market is changing, and the trends within the industry allude to strong growth within the technology sector to promote better freight and carrier management in 2020. As the industry looks for ways.read More. The post [WHITE PAPER] Trends to Know in for Better Freight & Carrier Management in 2020 appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Logistics Management

MARCH 5, 2020

Data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in cargo tons decreased by 3.3% in January 2020, compared to the same period in 2019.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 5, 2020

Is Tesla a car manufacturer, an energy company, or a technology firm? Elon Musk envisioned Tesla Motors as a technology company and independent automaker, aimed at eventually offering electric cars at prices affordable to the average consumer. Tesla Motors shortened its name to Tesla in February 2017 to take the focus away from cars. Today its extraordinary […].

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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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Logistics Management

MARCH 5, 2020

Waltham, Mass.-based 6 River Systems (6RS), a provider of collaborative warehouse solutions and subsidiary of multi-channel commerce platform Shopify, said today that it has rolled out various enhancements to Chuck, its collaborative mobile robot.

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NGT News

MARCH 5, 2020

McAbee Trucking, a freight shipping and trucking company based in Blacksburg, S.C., has purchased eight Ford F-750 delivery trucks fueled by propane autogas, a domestically produced, clean and economical alternative fuel. The vehicles are used for contracted parcel delivery routes between USPS locations in North and South Carolina. “As a business owner, I continually look […].

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Logistics Management

MARCH 5, 2020

ODFL reported that revenue per day dropped 1% from February 2019 to February 2020, which the company attributed to a 5.2% decrease in daily tonnage that was partially offset by an increase in LTL revenue per hundredweight.

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Overdrive Online

MARCH 5, 2020

After getting tight during the 2008-2009 recession, credit standards for owner-operators eventually loosened. That’s now changing a little. Credit agencies are adjusting computations to more severely score individuals who are late with payments and have other habits indicating a bad credit risk.

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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.

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Logistics Management

MARCH 5, 2020

With MODEX coming up in April, the show organizer MHI said it is closely monitoring the situation regarding COVID-19/Coronavirus and are following protocols that are provided by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

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United World Transporation

MARCH 5, 2020

The US driver shortage is a hot topic, with experts citing that the shortage will double in the next 10 years as more drivers retire. The American Trucking Association predicts that 160,000 driver positions will be unfilled. So, recruitment is a key strategy for many trucking companies, and they are working hard to make obtaining a CDL attractive. As per the FMCSA , “Driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) requires a higher level of knowledge, experience, skills, and physical abilities than tha

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Parade

MARCH 5, 2020

[link] From Carrier Capacity to Freight Matching. Brian Kelsey, VP Operations. ZMac Transportation Solutions ".After that I was convinced and sold that Parade's technology resulted in this type of efficiency.".

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 5, 2020

As interesting as cryptocurrencies might be, the highlight of the show is the technology behind them: blockchain.

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Parade

MARCH 5, 2020

[link] From Carrier Capacity to Freight Matching. Brian Kelsey, VP Operations. ZMac Transportation Solutions ".After that I was convinced and sold that Parade's technology resulted in this type of efficiency.".

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NGT News

MARCH 5, 2020

Electrify America, a company that owns and manages a network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, says its ultra-fast EV charging network reached 100 stations and more than 400 charging dispensers across California. Electrify America opened its first EV charging station in California to the public in November 2018, at the Country Hills Shopping Plaza […].

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 5, 2020

In his ?2017 annual shareholder letter?, Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos lauded “divinely discontent” customers as innovation drivers. This is how he described their impact (emphasis added): “It may be because customers have such easy access to more information than ever before — in only a few seconds and with a couple taps on their phones, customers can read reviews, compare prices from multiple retailers, see whether something is in stock, find out how fast it will ship or be available for pickup an

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NGT News

MARCH 5, 2020

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA), a heavy-duty truck manufacturer, is launching the Freightliner Customer Experience (CX) Fleet for its electric truck program. The fleet of all-electric pre-series trucks includes six heavy-duty Freightliner eCascadias and two medium-duty eM2 106 trucks. The Freightliner CX Fleet is part of DTNA’s ongoing co-creation initiative that engages customers in […].

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Advertiser: GEP

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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ShipLilly

MARCH 5, 2020

Two critical issues will have to be addressed by all Trans-Pacific Ocean carriers in 2020. The first relates to the level of low-sulfur fuel surcharge they can impose on the market without losing competitiveness. The second issue relates to how much they will be able to increase their rates during the yearly service contract negotiations that are coming up in the spring.

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MercuryGate

MARCH 5, 2020

The use of multimodal shipping is not a new concept. On the surface, multimodal shipping refers to the contractual arrangements, rather than shipping mode itself, that allows carriers to move between modes without changing the contract with the carrier. Intermodal takes the process and creates complexity within true multimodal shipping to leverage both multiple modes […].

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Freight Center

MARCH 5, 2020

Freight shipping often involves using pallets. They help to protect your shipment, improve efficiency and maximize trailer space. While pallets can be custom made, there is a standard pallet size and weight. Knowing this information can help you ship your items as well as get a quote. So, what is standard pallet size and weight? Discover the facts below.

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World Food Programme Logistics

MARCH 5, 2020

International Women’s Day: In Cox’s Bazar growers are expanding their customer base to include residents of WFP-backed camps Mithu is one of the farmers benefiting from the World Food Programme’s work with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Photo: WFP/Asif Mahmud “I am very happy since I started going to the Farmers’ Market,” says Mithu Barua, a farmer empowered by a World Food Programme (WFP) project to sell her produce in Kuputalong camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.

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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

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 5, 2020

The post How Traceability and Quality Control Helps to Manage Recalls and Returns appeared first on SYSPRO US.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 5, 2020

Europa Warehouse has appointed its first Head of Sales at its state-of-the-art £60m facility in Corby, Northants which is set to open this summer. Europa Worldwide Group is an ambitious independent logistics operator with six divisions – Europa Road, Europa Air & Sea, Europa Showfreight, Europa Warehouse, Europa Contact Centre and Continental Cargo Carriers.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 5, 2020

Posts on this blog are to be read. Copying and pasting is useless. Summarise, highlight and link. Express your experiences related with the class, link them to theory and other websites.

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