Kuebix
MAY 5, 2020
Medical devices and equipment are tantamount to tactical gear and weaponry in the war against Covid-19. Without the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) like disposable gloves, masks and gowns, our healthcare workers are entering the battlefield without the assets they need for success. It’s not only PPE and products like ventilators that are essential during […].
Logistics Management
MAY 5, 2020
Lift truck operator training is getting a boost from VR. In addition to shortening training time, the technology offers managers and drivers more information earlier about people’s abilities to safely operate trucks of all types.
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Overdrive Online
MAY 5, 2020
Voices from D.C. demonstrations as well as around the trucking business as everybody seems to be looking for the elusive, profitable 'new normal' that might help businesses sustain through the COVID-19 crisis.
Logistics Management
MAY 5, 2020
Supply chain experts and analysts say how far we’ve come and how far we still have to go down the path to complete digitalization of the supply chain.
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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.
GlobalTranz
MAY 5, 2020
Last mile has never been more important than today. During times of massive disruption, the right supply chain management strategies can boost visibility, lower risk, and increase speed of service. Unfortunately, disruptions often occur with little, if any warning, putting company profitability and efficiency at risk. Last mile health, including e-commerce logistics, also suffers irreparable.read More.
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Shipping and Freight Resource
MAY 5, 2020
If you are in the business of trade and shipping, you would have surely heard of/dealt with freight quotations along the way. A freight quotation is a document that outlines the charges involved in the movement of cargo from Point A to Point B. Depending on the sales contract and Incoterms® rules used, the seller or buyer would approach the Carrier or their Logistics Services Provider (LSP) for a freight quotation.
Logistics Management
MAY 5, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis is a human tragedy with almost 50% of the world’s population locked down and many lives at risk. It’s also an unprecedented real-life stress test for operations and supply chains.
NGT News
MAY 5, 2020
Ingevity and Ozinga Energy have partnered to begin a field demonstration of adsorbed natural gas (ANG) bi-fuel pickup trucks. Developed by Adsorbed Natural Gas Products Inc. and Ingevity, the ANG system is made possible by the unique performance of Ingevity’s Nuchar activated carbon that significantly lowers the natural gas storage pressure, reduces the system’s complexity […].
Logistics Management
MAY 5, 2020
We’ve seen many changes reshaping the rail, ocean and air modes that are being driven by innovations in technology and the rapid growth of the interconnected “digital” supply chain.
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
Freight Center
MAY 5, 2020
Regardless of where you stand on the controversy over when and how the U.S. economy should “open up,” the fact is that the economy will eventually start to come around. It’s safe to say that we aren’t going to flip a switch and have the economy come back to its old form. It’s more likely that the economy will open in a phased, strategic approach, much like how many American businesses.
Logistics Management
MAY 5, 2020
A wave of digital disruption surfaced in the freight forwarding sector a few years ago, with startups, suppliers and even shippers using new technologies to develop a variety of innovative trade solutions. But the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic poses the ultimate challenge to these new models.
NGT News
MAY 5, 2020
Arcola Energy Ltd. and Optare Group Ltd. have launched a hydrogen fuel cell double deck bus in the U.K. and international markets. With both the bus and power system built in the U.K., the team believes the new bus will make an important contribution to city air quality and a low carbon economic recovery. Hydrogen […]. The post Arcola, Optare Launch Hydrogen Fuel Cell Double Deck Bus appeared first on NGT News.
Logistics Management
MAY 5, 2020
Last year at this time trade tensions were largely determining where cargo would go next—now it appears that those will be regarded as “the good old days.” To what extent container volumes will rebound across the board is subject to much speculation.
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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.
NGT News
MAY 5, 2020
The Orange County Transportation Authority has taken another important step toward zero-emission transportation technology for a balanced and sustainable future by approving a request for quotes to purchase 10 plug-in battery electric buses. “We continue to lead the way toward a cleaner and greener future that will provide reliable transportation while producing zero emissions and […].
Logistics Management
MAY 5, 2020
Dun & Bradstreet, a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, recently introduced the COVID-19 Impact Index, a new resource - based on client feedback - that addresses the urgent needs of business leaders to better understand the real-time impacts of the pandemic on companies and their network of suppliers and shippers.
Logistics Bureau
MAY 5, 2020
As far as supply chain management is concerned, this is about as bad as it seems. It is an extraordinarily complicated situation. Find out how we can extend our help in this video below: Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our websites, why not check them out? Robobyrne: Supply Chain Disruption: How COVID-19 Stacks up Against SARS.
Logistics Management
MAY 5, 2020
A sprawling vessel service begins this week with 18 megaships linking the Port of Oakland to Asia, including Saudi Arabia. A highlight of the new service: the first-ever direct link between Oakland and the Middle East.
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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.
Airfreight Logistics
MAY 5, 2020
Etihad Cargo has announced a partnership with the Government of Australia to provide critical international airfreight assistance to the country. Etihad Cargo says they will provide dedicated cargo services between Abu Dhabi and Australia by leveraging it’s bellyhold capacity of its fleet to deliver essential supplies into the Australian market.
Logistics Management
MAY 5, 2020
The report’s key indicator, the NMI, fell 10.7% to 41.8 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth is occurring), coming off of March’s 52.5 reading, which stands as the highest reading in the last year. It is the lowest reading since the 40.1 recorded in March 2009 and contracted for the first time since December 2009, halting a 122-month stretch of growth.
GoShip Blog
MAY 5, 2020
In freight shipping, it can be challenging to understand all the different types of modes and services. One of the key things that shippers are usually interested in is the shipping cost. While there are some main factors that determine it, there are also minor factors that have an impact on pricing too. One of these factors is the type of freight carriers.
Logistics Management
MAY 5, 2020
With a 3.8-cent decline, this week’s national average is $2.399, following a 4.3-cent decline the week of April 27 and a 4.1-cent decline the week of April 20, and declines of 4.1 cents, 3.8-cent, 7.3-cents, and 8.1-cents, respectively, over the four-week stretch prior to that.
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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.
World Food Programme Logistics
MAY 5, 2020
Sharing the physical distancing and hygiene messages via community-based communication Everyone everywhere needs information on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Photo: WFP As COVID-19 spreads to the farthest corners of the world, the technological and digital divides further complicate prevention. Yet, people deep in Chad’s Sahel heartland like those in New York city need to adopt the measures meant to reduce the spread of the disease.
Logistics Management
MAY 5, 2020
Total first quarter volume—at 4,177,989 units—dropped 6.7% compared to the first quarter of 2019. Domestic containers—at 1,862,499—was the lone bright spot, rising 2.2%, while trailers saw a steep decline, down 22.3%, to 257,805. All domestic equipment—at 2,120,304—was off 1.8%. ISO, or international, containers, were down 11.3%, to 2,057,685.
World Food Programme Logistics
MAY 5, 2020
How vouchers are helping internally displaced people to meet their basic needs in Mali A young internally displaced woman in Sévaré?—?Photo: WFP/Benoît Lognoné Mopti, the central Malian town, once so popular with international tourists that it was nicknamed “the Venice of Mali” has gradually become the epicenter of violence in the past few year. Instead of visitors who have come to see the unique architecture, art and culture, Mopti now hosts more than 85,000 people uprooted from the homes by in
Logistics Management
MAY 5, 2020
This session will cover strategies to find cost savings and gain efficiencies that can enable your business to be smart during these challenging times.
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
MercuryGate
MAY 5, 2020
Data holds great value within supply chain management, and the amount of data grows exponentially through everyday operations. Moreover, most companies still rely on outdated metrics and KPIs, using outdated data. However, The application of real-time freight data opens the door to a better understanding of transportation management and insights into ways to unlock added […].
Logistics Management
MAY 5, 2020
Descartes has identified 5 areas of potential impact and our experts are standing by to help you take action now.
World Food Programme Logistics
MAY 5, 2020
A snapshot of the recent?—?yet distant?—?past as UN agencies and the World Bank issue guidelines for reopening schools Schoolgirls of Megiseiba village in Bara, Sudan, greet the WFP team in January, before the shutting of schools. Photo: WFP/Gabriel Valdes By Gabriel Valdes Hamza, a World Food Programme (WFP) driver, commands our four-by-four on what is an uncompromisingly treacherous road?
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