Blockchain in the Supply Chain?
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
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Florence flooding keeps Port of Wilmington, NC, closed to trucks until Monday
DC Velocity
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Planned 14-day closure could squeeze imports of bananas, clementines.
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3 Benefits of Shipment Tracking
GoShip Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
The shipping industry is constantly being changed by new technology, ranging from the ELD mandate to the idea of autonomous trucks. Technology is almost unavoidable in today’s society and has changed the way people ship. Consumers are becoming more and more accustomed to technology, and many businesses are focused on staying ahead of technology to provide customers with a seamless shopping and shipping experience.
Fuel prices continue to creep up
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
The national average for U.S. on-highway diesel is up 1 cent this week to $3.268 per gallon, which is just 2 cents less than the 2018 high price of $3.288 over Memorial Day.
GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report
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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?
The Store’s Role in Omni-Channel
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
When it comes to retail and supply chain, omni-channel continues to be one of the most talked about topics wherever you look. Omni-channel extends through all phases of the customer journey – before, during, and after the sale – and has an impact on nearly every software application you can think of. Historically, the brick and mortar store has been seen as the weak link in omni-channel operations, due to a lack of inventory visibility […].
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UP pledges performance improvements through precision railroading plan
DC Velocity
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Firm adopts rivals' strategy of following tighter schedules to cut costs, simplify network.
150 women-owned business challenge reaches mile marker 50 with new trucking start-ups
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
The collaborative program is now one third of the way toward reaching its initial goal.
Key learnings from Supply Chain Insights’ Global Summit
AIMMS
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
It was a pleasure to attend this month’s Supply Chain Insights Summit in Philadelphia. The conference, organized by Supply Chain Shaman Lora Cecere and her team, was structured around a compelling theme: “imagine the supply chain of 2030.” In this blog post, I’ll summarize some key learnings I drew from the event and share some insights on Demand Driven supply chains and the industry’s technology landscape. .
How to Successfully Integrate an E-Commerce Shipping Plan Into Your Traditional Shipping Practices
GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
E-commerce value will exceed $4 trillion by 2025, and demand for e-commerce requires seamless integration between traditional shipping practices and an e-commerce shipping plan. Unfortunately, e-commerce is incredibly complex. Its global nature makes conventional shipping strategies inefficient and utterly unworkable. Instead of trying to start from scratch, shippers need to know a few things about the challenges of integrating traditional with e-commerce shipping , why integration is key to suc
Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry
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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.
Meritor authorizes more rebuilders for axle carriers
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Five rebuilders in the United States, along with four already serving the Canadian market, brings the total number of North America locations to 62.
ALAN coordinates logistics response to Hurricane Florence
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
The American Logistics Aid Network continues to receive requests for – and offers of – warehousing and logistics services to support hurricane response.
Meritor expands, North America authorized rebuilder program for axle carriers in the United States
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Five rebuilders in the United States, along with four already serving the Canadian market, brings the total number of North America locations to 62.
Key learnings from Supply Chain Insights’ Global Summit
AIMMS
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
It was a pleasure to attend this month’s Supply Chain Insights Summit in Philadelphia. The conference, organized by Supply Chain Shaman Lora Cecere and her team, was structured around a compelling theme: “imagine the supply chain of 2030.” In this blog post, I’ll summarize some key learnings I drew from the event and share some insights on Demand Driven supply chains and the industry’s technology landscape. .
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
Three Reasons to Choose a Full-Service Logistics Provider
Carter Logistics
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Blog Topics. The Shared Milkrun Mexico & Border Logistics. Three Reasons to Choose a Full-Service Logistics Provider. Making a choice about outsourcing logistics can be intimidating for companies of every size. Using transportation brokers or contracting warehousing space directly offers some short-term benefits, but these are limited and they lack the added value required to help companies stay competitive in the current market.
Union Pacific rolls out ‘Unified Plan 2020’ to lower OR, improve network efficiency
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Taking steps to lower its operating ratio (OR) and reach its objective to operate a safe, reliable, and efficient railroad, Omaha, Neb.-based Class I railroad Union Pacific (UP) this week rolled out its Unified Plan 2020.
Top U.S. Exports for 2018
3PL Insights
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
In 2017, the US distributed $2.3 trillion in exports. This made up part of the overall foreign trade amount of $5.2 trillion. Out of this $2.3 trillion in exports included $1.4 trillion in goods, and a number of other varying commodities. It’s also a contentious time for trade, as the US raises tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, and other countries have expressed intent to impose further tariffs on American products in response.
High-Speed Door for Sensitive Operations
Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
The new LiteSpeed Washdown High Performance Door by Rite-Hite is designed for easy cleaning in sensitive operations.
How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience
Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader
Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,
How the retail landscape has changed in the past five years
Loginext
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Retail, as we grown to recognize it, might not exist in the near future. This isn’t another retail doom warning. On the contrary, it’s about how the retail and e-commerce space is fast evolving. These players must give convenience wrapped in a neat delivery experience.
Transporeon Group Introduces 2018 Carrier Survey at CSCMP Edge
Transporeon
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Latest survey delivers insights from North American carriers regarding driver shortages, capacity constraints & rising prices Philadelphia, PA — September 19, 2018 — Transporeon Group , a global provider of a cloud-based supply chain execution platform, will be introducing the results from the new 2018 carrier survey at CSCMP Edge 2018, relaying details from the perspective of the carrier on such challenges as driver shortages, capacity constraints and rising transportation prices that are a
Key learnings from Supply Chain Insights’ Global Summit
AIMMS
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
It was a pleasure to attend this month’s Supply Chain Insights Summit in Philadelphia. The conference, organized by Supply Chain Shaman Lora Cecere and her team, was structured around a compelling theme: “imagine the supply chain of 2030.” In this blog post, I’ll summarize some key learnings I drew from the event and share some insights on Demand Driven supply chains and the industry’s technology landscape. .
How to Prepare Your E-commerce Store for Your Best Holiday Season Ever
Ottawa Logistics
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
The holiday season is the most critical time of the year for most e-commerce stores. Through some strategic planning in the three months prior to the holiday season, you can prime your e-commerce company for your most profitable year ever. Below is a look at the key role that the holiday season plays in the e-commerce arena along with a series of tips to help you capitalize on the increase in consumer buying that occurs in November and December.
Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory
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The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.
Prepare Your Supply Chain For The Holiday Season
LandLink
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Capacity is already being strained by Halloween candy and costumes. Thanksgiving will follow and finally, the most disruptive holiday, Christmas. Supply chain planners need to consider the effect these holidays will have on capacity and lead times. The rise of e-commerce and the growing “instant gratification” consumer mentality has only exacerbated the need for early and thoughtful peak season preparation.
Port of Oakland’s post-peak season promise
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
August was the busiest month in the history of The Port of Oakland. But it is hardly resting on its laurels.
Kuehne + Nagel Integrates Blockchain Technology with their VGM Portal
Logistics Manager
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Switzerland-based global transport and logistics company, Kuehne + Nagel has for the first time leveraged the benefits of blockchain technology in a large scale operational environment with 800,000 transactions per month along with upgrading their well-established VGM Portal. Kuehne + Nagel can now offer shippers an enhanced solution that provides new features that improve the ease of doing business coupled with a transparency on the VGM status of all customer shipments.
Turkish Cargo Add Mexico City to their International Flight Network
Airfreight Logistics
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Turkish Cargo , one the world’s fastest-growing air cargo carriers recently announced that Mexico City, the capital of Mexico will be added to their flight network. The new schedule will begin on 3 rd October 2018 and is their 85 th flight destination. The addition of Mexico City is the eight and nineteenth destination of Turkish Cargo in Latin America and the Americas, respectively.
Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability
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How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.
Grocery Two-Hour Delivery Moves Closer with Waitrose & Partners London Trial
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
From today, Waitrose & Partners customers can have their food and drink delivered straight to their door within two hours or on the same day for the first time as part of a new trial. The supermarket has teamed up with On the dot, a last mile retail delivery startup*, to launch ‘Waitrose Rapid Delivery’ in selected London postcodes (SW5, SW6 , SW10, WC1, WC2, EC1, CR5 and CR8).
SkyCell Containers Deliver Impressive Results in Reducing Carbon Footprint
Airfreight Logistics
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Switzerland-based SkyCell recently announced they have performed exceptionally well in a comprehensive study undertaken by myclimate , a non-profit climate protection organisation based in Switzerland. A non-profit organization, myclimate pursues science-based and business-orientated climate protection projects across the globe. The results from the study showed SkyCell containers reduce nearly 50 per cent of CO2 emissions per air cargo shipment.
Industry View: Interview with EXCHAiNGE 2018 Speaker
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
“Only when you learn to recognize and accept different perspectives do you discover new possibilities.” Sabine Ursel talks to Bettina Bohlmann (above) , Managing Partner of 3p Procurement Branding GmbH in an interview focused on themes to be explored at this year’s EXCHAiNGE event in Frankfurt. Ms. Bohlmann, the subject of digital transformation is inextricably linked with the broader idea of culture and mindsets.
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