Thu.Nov 28, 2019

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A New Approach to Frozen eCommerce Fulfillment with Dan Gilland

The Logistics of Logistics

[00:49] Introduce you and your company. I’m Dan Gilland, and I lead business development for Schwan’s Home Service. We are based in Minnesota. I was practically born and raised on Schwan’s, so it’s fitting that I’m working here. Schwan’s has sold high quality, delicious frozen food direct-to-consumer since 1952. We deliver just about everywhere in the lower forty-eight states using our depots and trucks.

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Happy Thanksgiving!!!! And a Gift Guide for Drivers

United World Transporation

Happy Thanksgiving from everyone here at UWT! Along with getting all the Thanksgiving food to the retail stores, truckers transport all those Black Friday deals across the nation. Without them, there would be no Black Friday! Not only do truck drivers need to transport all these items to the store on time, they will also need to transport all the items that are purchased on Cyber Monday.

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“K” Line Installs Mobile Alcohol Detectors Onboard Fleet Vessels

Logistics Manager

“K” Line says they have been endeavoring to achieve safe navigation through strict alcohol management onboard. As a further step, they have started to install alcohol detector linked to smartphone, developed by the system development company “Pai-R Co., Ltd.,” to vessels under the management of “K” LINE group company in order to further strengthen efforts to successfully achieve promotion of safe navigation.

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Working from Yemen’s Green City

World Food Programme Logistics

Japanese national Itaru Furuta has been in Yemen since August 2018 working from the southwestern city of Ibb as a programme policy officer. After stints in South Sudan and western Myanmar with WFP, when Itaru first arrived in Yemen he was struck by the beauty of the country, particularly the verdant green terraces of Ibb. Itaru Furuta on the roof of the WFP office in Ibb.

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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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DHL Global Forwarding Awarded Contracts by Major Chinese Wind Turbine Manufacturers

Logistics Manager

In line with accelerating global demand for clean energy generation, DHL Global Forwarding have announced several partnerships with Chinese manufacturers to transport wind turbine components to project sites across the world. “Shipment of a wind turbine’s oversized components — like its blades, towers and nacelles — requires multiple connections and transfers over land and sea, and involves logistical precision, speed and coordination among various parties,” explai

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Turkish Cargo Participates in ‘’Logitrans – 2019’’ Fair

Airfreight Logistics

The global air cargo brand Turkish Cargo participated this year in Logitrans, Turkey’s most extensive international transportation and logistics fair, for the 11th time. The carrier had on display a 155 m2 wide stand area in the fair organized in CNREXPO Istanbul Fair Center on November 13-15. Turkish Cargo met business partners and event participants during this time.

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Next Step in Supply Chain Digital Transformation

Logistics Business Magazine

Iptor Supply Chain Systems, a leader in distribution and supply chain management, planning and logistics software and services, has today further embraced cutting edge cloud technology with the official launch of ‘Sara’, its AI chatbot. Sara gives customers detailed, big data driven, real-time insight into their Iptor DC1 and IP1 ERP platforms and is ideally suited to service companies for whom customer support is a critical success factor.

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St. Modwen lets 150,000 sq ft unit to Ocado Retail

247 Customs Broker

[og_img] St. Modwen has let a 150,000 sq ft unit to Ocado Retail at St. Modwen Park Access 18 in Avonmouth. Ocado Retail has agreed… The post St. Modwen lets 150,000 sq ft unit to Ocado Retail appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Greece is the Ward

Logistics Business Magazine

Maurice Ward & Co, a leading supply chain solutions company, announced that they have opened a new facility in Athens, Greece, located at Athens International Airport with Kelly Merkouraki as Branch Manager. Maurice Ward & Co, a leading Privately owned Independent, Regional European Freight Forwarder officially opened its newest Air and Ocean Facility in Athens, Greece.

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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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SICK develops most powerful 2D LiDAR sensor to date

247 Customs Broker

[og_img] Logistics automation provider, SICK has developed its most accurate 2D LiDAR sensor for materials handling, courier, and logistics applications. The LMS4000 2D LiDAR Sensor… The post SICK develops most powerful 2D LiDAR sensor to date appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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New Business Win for Sanderson Proteus WMS

Logistics Business Magazine

Asian food importer and supplier SOP International has selected Sanderson’s Proteus WMS to run their new 60,000 sq. ft. warehouse in Harlow, UK. Originally established in 1971 as a packer and processor of edible oils, SOP have enjoyed a period of sustained success and growth in the last decade. As a result, in 2003 the business opted to move their head office from Runcorn to Hertford, UK, where it began to import and distribute a wide range of Oriental and Asian foods.

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PD Ports concludes 1st phase of major steel handling investment facility

247 Customs Broker

[og_img] PD Ports has completed the first phase of a new steel handling facility at its Groveport site, in partnership with All Steels Trading. The… The post PD Ports concludes 1st phase of major steel handling investment facility appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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The Paragon Customer Q&A: Automating Route Planning at Colorado Boxed Beef Company

Paragon

The post The Paragon Customer Q&A: Automating Route Planning at Colorado Boxed Beef Company appeared first on Paragon Routing.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

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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7 spec sheds to be built in Swindon

247 Customs Broker

[og_img] Canmoor Swindon SARL has launched its new speculative development of seven warehouses in Swindon totalling 293,464 sq ft. Agents JLL and Whitmarsh Lockhart have… The post 7 spec sheds to be built in Swindon appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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GMA signs with Microlistics for 3PL WMS

247 Customs Broker

[og_img] GMA Warehousing and Transport will introduce the Microlistics Warehouse Management System, (WMS), in a newly established 130,000 sq ft warehouse in Ipswich, UK. GMA… The post GMA signs with Microlistics for 3PL WMS appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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"K" Line Installs Mobile Alcohol Detectors Onboard Fleet Vessels – Logistics Manager

247 Customs Broker

“K” Line says they have been endeavoring to achieve safe navigation through strict alcohol management onboard. As a further step, they have started to install… The post "K" Line Installs Mobile Alcohol Detectors Onboard Fleet Vessels – Logistics Manager appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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DHL Global Forwarding Awarded Contracts by Major Chinese Wind Turbine Manufacturers – Logistics Manager

247 Customs Broker

In line with accelerating global demand for clean energy generation, DHL Global Forwarding have announced several partnerships with Chinese manufacturers to transport wind turbine components… The post DHL Global Forwarding Awarded Contracts by Major Chinese Wind Turbine Manufacturers – Logistics Manager appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

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.

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Turkish Cargo Participates in ‘’Logitrans – 2019’’ Fair – Airfreight Logistics

247 Customs Broker

The global air cargo brand Turkish Cargo participated this year in Logitrans, Turkey’s most extensive international transportation and logistics fair, for the 11th time. The… The post Turkish Cargo Participates in ‘’Logitrans – 2019’’ Fair – Airfreight Logistics appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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