Freight Center
JULY 12, 2021
Like every other aspect of running a business, shipping freight comes with a learning curve. Unfortunately, the freight shipping learning curve can be more expensive than necessary if you're not careful. Many business operators will be surprised to learn that these three ways can help you save on freight shipping and avoid running up a larger than expected shipping bill.
Logistics Management
JULY 12, 2021
With 92% of companies already using the Cloud, the race is on to get even more supply chain management solutions into this convenient, accessible and affordable delivery model.
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Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 12, 2021
New Casey’s Distribution Center in Joplin, MO. During most of the pandemic, convenience stores were considered an essential business and were allowed to remain open. But Casey’s General Stores was, arguably, the most “essential” of all the convenience store chains. The company has traditionally located its stores in smaller towns and rural communities not served by national-chain convenience stores.
Logistics Management
JULY 12, 2021
In a year of unprecedented disruption, U.S. business logistics costs fell 4% as shippers found new ways of moving freight. Like the supply chains they serve, logistics managers must now fundamentally rethink and redesign their solutions—and how they do will define their future success.
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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
JULY 12, 2021
Power grid managers have sent urgent pleas on the past few days — begging residents to cut their electricity use to stave off blackouts. These calls are becoming a standard part of the summer, as residents are forced to adapt their lifestyles to the changing climate.
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Supply Chain Brain
JULY 12, 2021
Bharat Kapoor, partner in the Strategic Operations Practice of Kearney, talks semiconductor scarcity, and what suppliers and buyers are doing to cope with the crisis.
Talking Logistics
JULY 12, 2021
As reported by Petra Sorge and William Boston in the Wall Street Journal in March 2021 (“Germany to Make Firms Responsible for Policing Abuses by Global Suppliers”): Germany is set to force companies to screen suppliers for environmental violations and human-rights abuses, such as illegal mining and child labor…Under the bill, any company based in.
Logistics Management
JULY 12, 2021
Waterloo, Ontario-based Descartes, a provider of logistics based on-demand, software-as-a-service offerings, recently announced it acquired Orlando, Fla.-based GreenMile, a provider of cloud-based mobile route execution services for food, beverage, and broader distribution verticals.
NGT News
JULY 12, 2021
CMD CNG Energy Solutions has changed its name and branding to CMD Alternative Energy Solutions, to better represent its expanding product portfolio and expertise in the alternative/clean energy markets and to communicate that the company’s capabilities extend into other forms of sustainable fueling equipment and solutions. CMD says its technical staff, including energy-sector engineers and […].
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
ShipLilly
JULY 12, 2021
Since 1513, Panama has been a bridge for trade. Thanks to our unique and privileged location, CLP offers a regional hub for servicing neighboring markets on a just in time needed basis. Weekly sailing allow for a quick resupply without unnecessary buildup of inventories in each country. A little known (con N) fact is that Panama has the greatest concentration of ports for containers moves throughout Latin America.
NGT News
JULY 12, 2021
Electric Last Mile Solutions Inc. (ELMS) has signed a binding, long-term supply agreement with Liuzhou Wuling Automobile Industry Co. Ltd., a supplier of automotive components and one of China’s leading automotive manufacturers of electric cargo vans and light duty specialty vehicles. Under the agreement with Wuling Motors, ELMS will have long-term access to EV component […].
MTS Logistics
JULY 12, 2021
A recent study was released by Transport & Environment , a non-governmental environmental group based in Brussels, which ranked the top polluters, i.e. those with the highest CO2 emissions. MSC appeared number six on the ranking of top 10 polluters in the EU for the year 2020, with the remaining 9 polluters being power plants which produce coal.
Logistics Management
JULY 12, 2021
Carriers flush with freight, but high equipment, driver costs strain profits.
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.
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 12, 2021
Xpediator , a leading provider of freight and logistics management services across the UK and Central and Eastern Europe, has announced that its fashion & lifestyle division, Delamode International Logistics , has secured two new clients in the luxury and boutique sectors of the fashion market. The clients are independent fashion retailer Kymina, a UK-based manufacturer of sustainable and environment-friendly swimwear and luxury brand Moose Knuckles Canada, known for its stylish take on func
Logistics Management
JULY 12, 2021
Container shortage continues to restrict options on the high seas.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 12, 2021
Are logistics companies ready for the “Grand Reopening?
Logistics Management
JULY 12, 2021
Air cargo continues steady climb in volumes, rates.
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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.
Overdrive Online
JULY 12, 2021
Wisconsin-based Jason Hurley was attracted initially to CloudTrucks by a percentage contract for compensation with much lower fees than traditional asset-based companies. What he found: More control for entrepreneurial achievement, another goal of his.
Logistics Management
JULY 12, 2021
Volumes remain strong, but keep a watchful eye on service.
RasTrac
JULY 12, 2021
In some of our previous posts, we’ve discussed the dangers of driving in wintertime —such as how low winter temperatures can ice up roads and cause numerous other hazards. However, winter isn’t the only time of year that drivers and fleet managers need to be careful of extreme weather conditions. Some summer weather patterns can be just as dangerous for drivers as any blizzard.
Logistics Management
JULY 12, 2021
Retail, e-commerce, carrier discipline driving revival
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.
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 12, 2021
FourKites, a leading real-time supply chain visibility platform, has introduced its latest AI-powered innovation, Dynamic ETA for Air. For the first time, shippers, carriers and 3PLs can track 100% of air freight with highly accurate and automated estimated times of arrival (ETAs). This unprecedented visibility into air freight means the supply chain can now have greater confidence in a mode of transport that is typically utilised for the most critical shipments, but that has been notoriously di
Logistics Management
JULY 12, 2021
Challenged and in demand, 3PLs face transformation.
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 12, 2021
Leipzig-based logistics service provider CargoBeamer has put its first full terminal into operation. With the opening, the company puts its patented and horizontal shifting technology for semi-trailers towards rail into service at the regular market for the first time. Four round-trips will be operated on the lane between Calais and Perpignan in southern France, with at least one more destination to join before the end of 2021.
ShipLilly
JULY 12, 2021
Since 1513, Panama has been a bridge for trade. Thanks to our unique and privileged location, CLP offers a regional hub for servicing neighboring markets on a just in time needed basis. Weekly sailing allow for a quick resupply without unnecessary buildup of inventories in each country. A little known (con N) fact is that Panama has the greatest concentration of ports for containers moves throughout Latin America.
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 12, 2021
Since 2019, Konecranes has regularly introduced a range of enhancements for safety and productivity in its Lifetime Advantage programme. Now, as part of this long-term commitment to improving the performance of existing lift trucks, Konecranes is introducing four more innovative ways to raise safety and productivity for its customers around the world.
FreightWaves SONAR
JULY 12, 2021
FreightWaves SONAR Supply Chain Intelligence (SCI) platform is designed to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of a shipper’s freight spend by: (1) Benchmarking shippers’ current or target rates to the market or industry peer group. 2) Showing the lanes where shippers have the most negotiating leverage. (3) Showing shippers where they are most at risk of their load not being covered.
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 12, 2021
Parts specialist TVH , a global player in the field of spare parts and accessories for lift trucks, industrial vehicles, construction and agricultural machinery, has found a partner in D’Ieteren Group. In October 2020, it was announced that TVH Parts was looking for a strong minority shareholder who is aligned with both the long-term vision and the culture of TVH Parts.
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