Supply Chain and Logistics
MAY 4, 2020
Spot rates for container shipping are staying up, but only because ocean carriers continue to blank voyages big time. If you were shipping and you feared your voyage would be blanked, what would you do?
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 4, 2020
Workers across many industries don't feel safe during this pandemic. Autonomous mobile robots emitting UV light can help kill COVID-19 microbes and keep workers safe. The post Worker Safety: Decontamination Robots to the Rescue appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
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SIPMM Professional Publications
MAY 4, 2020
McKinsey & Company in 2015 reported that 80% of the goods (compared to 20% today) would be manufactured in a country different from where they would be consumed. In 2020, this prediction has proven to be accurate. There are lots of global events that have impacted supply chains in 2019 through 2020. Nationalization and COVID-19 […]. The post Control Towers for Supply Chain Orchestration appeared first on SIPMM | Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management.
Talking Logistics
MAY 4, 2020
Among other things, supply chain digital transformation is about eliminating waste from the value chain. This includes eliminating manual and paper-based business processes, which remains prevalent in many logistics and delivery operations. Processing paper documents is time consuming and labor intensive; it also contributes to the data quality problem that continues to plague many companies.
Advertiser: GEP
Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.
NGT News
MAY 4, 2020
NW Natural has expanded its free truck loan program by adding a powerful, high-mileage and low-emission Class 8 truck for long and heavy hauls. The company is adding this new generation of compressed natural gas (CNG) and hybrid electric technology so fleet operators can experience the vehicle during a short-term, no-cost demo period. In the […].
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Logistics Management
MAY 4, 2020
The Surface Transportation Board (STB) rolled out multiple decisions related to railroad demurrage and accessorial rules and charges, with multiple takeaways for rail carriers and shipper, including promoting transparency, timeliness, and mutual accountability by rail carriers, shippers, and receivers they serve.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 4, 2020
Around the world, 3-D printers are humming to keep hospitals supplied.
Logistics Management
MAY 4, 2020
Company officials explained the plans for Express Delivery, which offers delivery options for more than 160,000 items from the company’s food, consumables, and general merchandise offerings, were “accelerated in the wake of the coronavirus,” with the service going through a pilot program in 100 Walmart stores going back to mid-April, with plans for it to expand to almost 1,000 stores early this month and then in almost 2,000 stores in the weeks following.
Truck News
MAY 4, 2020
Covid-19 has affected our industry and workforce in unprecedented ways. Seemingly overnight, trucking and logistics companies transitioned from busy offices and terminals to remote work and virtual meetings. We shifted from acute labor shortages and packed trailers to layoffs and uncertain times for businesses and workers. All the while, this industry has kept essential goods […].
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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.
Logistics Management
MAY 4, 2020
On the heels of the pandemic, this year our panel chose to place their focus on the processes, software and technology tools that are helping to improve e-commerce fulfillment on the front lines.
Truck News
MAY 4, 2020
Ontario issued a province-wide Declaration of Emergency on March 17 in response to Covid-19. Since then, the government has further extended the Declaration of Emergency until at least May 12. Several temporary exemptions were automatically triggered under the Highway Traffic Act and will remain in effect for the duration of the emergency. The Government of […].
Trinity Logistics
MAY 4, 2020
Trinity Logistics has a long history of celebrating the successes of our Authorized Agents – through sales awards, trips, and celebratory events. There is one award that encompasses all those rewards into one! The Platinum Agent designation. The Agent Division of Trinity awards the Platinum Agent title to one of our Authorized Agent offices that have worked hard to excel in their field.
NGT News
MAY 4, 2020
In January, Toyota passed the milestone of more than 15 million hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) sales worldwide since the Prius was first launched in 1997. Today in Europe, sales of HEVs have passed the 2.8 million mark with a range of 19 different HEV models offered across the Toyota and Lexus brands, which in 2019 […]. The post Toyota Sets Electric Vehicle Milestone appeared first on NGT News.
Advertiser: GEP
Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.
GlobalTranz
MAY 4, 2020
The state of logistics continues to sway, and disruption is on the minds of everyone. Rather than taking more time to focus on the bad, it is imperative for shippers to approach disruption from another perspective, such as the last mile adoption of technology and how new forces in the market can improve last mile.read More. The post Disruptors Affecting Last Mile Adoption of Technology appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.
Logistics Management
MAY 4, 2020
The push is on to bring supply chains back to the U.S. But, are we ready to contend with the unattended consequences?
Women in Trucking
MAY 4, 2020
Transportation is a family affair for Joyce Brenny, pictured here (right) with son-in-law Scott Simon, daughter Holly Simon, grandson Sutton and husband Todd. Joyce Brenny and her husband Todd founded Brenny Transportation in 1996 with three employees. Today, they have 100, including their daughter and son-in-law. The company has ranked as one of the Star Tribune’s Top 150 Workplaces in Minnesota and received the 2018 Minnesota Family Business Award.
ShipLilly
MAY 4, 2020
With so many health risks facing companies, those who are deemed non-essential have closed down or limited their operations. The problem manifests when essential companies like those supplying essential resources and services are also experiencing a drop in the availability of safety supplies, and yet are trying to avoid putting their personnel in harm’s way.
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
Logistics Manager
MAY 4, 2020
On March 29, COSCO SHIPPING donated 975 protective overalls with a total value of 100,000 yuan to the Liguria region of Italy. As the second batch of medical supplies donated by the corporation since the outbreak of COVID-19 in the country, they were successfully delivered to San Martino Hospital in Genoa. On April 1, COSCO SHIPPING Italy received a thank-you note signed by Mr.
Truck News
MAY 4, 2020
When will we be back to normal? When will this be over? These are the questions most asked about the Covid-19 pandemic these days. I certainly don’t have the answers to those questions, but after two months of flying by the seat of my pants I’m steeling myself to the fact that we’re dealing with […].
NGT News
MAY 4, 2020
Karma Automotive has unveieled its E-Flex utility van platform with extended range electric vehicle (EREV) architecture. The new platform is one of five demonstration projects designed to illustrate Karma’s technical direction and capabilities through the use of EREV and battery electric (BEV) chassis systems. Karma’s new EREV E-Flex Van platform provides the ability to have […].
Truck News
MAY 4, 2020
Anniversaries can sneak up on you, or so it seems. As the calendar turned to May 1, it suddenly dawned on me that I began writing about the trucking industry exactly 25 years ago. There had been no master plan to focus on trucking. But with a background as a newspaper reporter – and no […].
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.
World Food Programme Logistics
MAY 4, 2020
Blockchain and checkpoints are saving lives in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh The Humanitarian Access Project aims to cut traffic and reduce the number of visitors to the world’s biggest refugee camp QR code scan at a checkpoint on the way to the Mega camp in Cox’s Bazar. Photo: WFP/Nalifa Mehelin The lives of the people all over the world have been undergoing rapid changes due to an omnipresent but unwelcome virus that has touched every corner of our globe.
Airfreight Logistics
MAY 4, 2020
Following its recent launch of passenger freighter flights to 10 destinations, complementing its Boeing 777 freighter operations, Etihad Cargo is pleased to announce five additional routes using Etihad Airways passenger aircraft to increase the flow of essential supplies into the United Arab Emirates and provide further east-west connectivity between major markets.
MTS Logistics
MAY 4, 2020
Coronavirus is spreading around the world at a rapid pace and it is changing the way we use e-commerce, forcing freight companies to adapt. Shoppers are staying home to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but they still need to eat, drink and stay involved in other daily essential routines. That is putting a huge strain on (but also bringing big business to) shipping carriers and online vendors, particularly those dealers that sell daily household consumables.
Globalior
MAY 4, 2020
What is CIF & FOB? CIF refers to Cost Insurance and Freight while FOB refers to Free On Board. These are Incoterms ® that define how risks, obligations and costs associated with cross border transport are allocated between buyer and seller. For a detailed explanation of what these terms mean you can refer to some of our other articles which have more information on both CIF and FOB.
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Forto
MAY 4, 2020
You’d think in 2020 we’d be up to our necks in water. Unfortunately, this is not the case for Germany’s inland waters. For years, the long periods of drought have led to low water levels in spring and summer. If the lack of precipitation continues, a period of low water must be expected from May 2020 onwards. Therefore, we would like to warn you now that, in the coming weeks and months, low water levels and the associated small water surcharges (KWZ) may occur again and again.
Globalior
MAY 4, 2020
Businesses involved in cross border trade may find themselves dealing with several different product classification systems, each with different purposes. It is important for traders to classify their products correctly under every nomenclature system to avoid issues at time of import or export. What are HS codes? HS codes are maintained by the World Customs Organization and are used globally to identify products to Customs on import and export declarations.
Airfreight Logistics
MAY 4, 2020
Qatar Airways Cargo has increased services around the world, operating freighters and freight-only passenger aircraft to ensure the continuity of global trade and transportation of essential supplies to where they are needed during this critical time. In the past month, the airline has transported over 50,000,000kg of medical and aid supplies to impacted regions around the globe.
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