Tue.May 26, 2020

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3 Strategies to Improve your Logistics Recruitment Process

Cyzerg

Logistics recruitment is becoming increasingly difficult. You probably don’t know it yet, but you are in the middle of a talent war in logistics and supply chain management. The transportation industry is working with a scarce pool of talent that is educated, qualified, and willing to work. According to a survey conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC), the largest professional services company in the world, logistics companies of all sizes are having issues recruiting talent.

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Ecommerce Growth Requires Robust Fulfillment and Logistics Infrastructure

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

The folks at Lincoln International recently published an interesting article about retail disruption since COVID-19. The whole piece is well worth a read. But we’d like to share a few of its key takeaways here – the primary one being the need to ensure your fulfillment and logistics infrastructure is adequate to support sustained growth in eCommerce sales.

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Is it the Right Time to Invest in a TMS?

Kuebix

It might seem counter-intuitive to spend money during the present climate, but the companies that invest in technology now are going to have a competitive edge tomorrow when the economy recovers. It’s a simple combination of direct, dollar-for-dollar ROI and customer satisfaction – in other words, more business with fewer expenses. Instead of trying to […].

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Brazil’s May soybean exports jump 33% in month

Supply Chain and Logistics

Ever since we wrote a paper about exporting soybeans, I’ve been following the contretemps between Brazil and the US regarding soybean exports. China is the largest importer of soybeans from these two countries.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

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?

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Sleeper splits toward ‘Knights of the Highway’ reawakening? A talk with ‘Trucker’s Tale’ memoir author Ed Miller

Overdrive Online

Ed Miller's “A Trucker’s Tale” memoir is a well-crafted, intimate portrait of a life lived in trucking, from Miller's time as a kid in Western North Carolina changing tires for his family's trucking company '50s and early '60s, to the driver’s seat himself stateside and in Vietnam as a Navy Seabee and more -- 60 years' worth all told. Also, more views on split-sleeper changes from readers.

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What the COVID-19 Outbreak Means for the Future of Business

Supply Chain Brain

The political decision on when to reopen each state won’t act as a virtual on-switch for the economy, and back-up plans for alternative suppliers will only go so far.

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GE Appliances Deploys Autonomous Mobile Robots

Logistics Viewpoints

GE Appliance sought to automate the movement of materials from the dock to the production line. They piloted AMRs from Agilox. That pilot was successful and GE Appliance is now deploying these robots at scale. The post GE Appliances Deploys Autonomous Mobile Robots appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Westport Fuel Systems Awarded Competitive Tender Bid

NGT News

Westport Fuel Systems Inc., a supplier of advanced fuel delivery components and systems for low-carbon fuels, has been awarded a competitive tender bid by the Egyptian International Gas Technology Co. (GASTEC) to supply 6,300 compressed natural gas (CNG) sequential injection fuel systems into the growing Egyptian market in 2020. “This tender is evidence of the […].

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CBRE report says supply chain restructuring could lead to increased industrial real estate demand

Logistics Management

The CBRE report, entitled “Distribution Hubs Will Benefit from Increased Business Inventories & Supply Chain Restructuring,” said there could be a need for an additional 400 million-to-500 million square feet of industrial real estate space. That tally, according to CBRE Research, would be the rough equivalent of a 5% increase in business inventories.

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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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Shipping Produce: Best Practices for Produce Shipping Season

GoShip Blog

Winter is known to be a harvesting season, and springtime traditionally marks the start of the fresh produce shipping season. Most fruit and vegetable farmers and importers start to look for the capacity to distribute their products across the country when the demand for fresh produce greatly increases. Grocery stores, supermarkets, and restaurants need seasonal fruit and veggies to sustain their businesses.

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4 Tips for Managing Your Ecommerce Orders for Multichannel Marketplaces

GlobalTranz

Editor’s Note: Today’s article is from Alexa Lemzy from TextMagic who gives us 4 helpful tips for managing your ecommerce orders for multichannel marketplaces. Online sales are an increasingly important part of any business, with the global online marketplace estimated to include 2.14 billion customers by 2021. For many organizations, taking advantage of this growing.read More.

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Containers falling off ships while at sea – who is responsible.??

Shipping and Freight Resource

2019 was quite the year for maritime disasters with ships on fire , containers falling off ships etc. 2020 seems to be hitting the industry in other ways which could also be considered a kind of maritime disaster. But in what may be the first reported case of containers falling off ships in 2020, the APL England a 5,780 TEU capacity containership lost around 40 containers off the coast of New South Wales in Australia.

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Three-part exclusive interview: Evan Armstrong on state of 3PL marketplace

Logistics Management

In this exclusive three-part interview, Evan Armstrong, president of the consultancy, explains the current volatile and uncertain business environment, an increasing number of logistics providers are being forced to take dramatic action to generate positive impact rapidly.

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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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Alternative Ways of Printing an Original Bill of Lading (OBL)

MTS Logistics

As COVID-19 continues to spread, working remotely has now turned from an experiment into a requirement and reality in the world. Working remotely is a process of adaptation and everyday people working from their homes are trying to improve their efficiency. However, it has it’s positive and negative effects depending on your work. One of the negative effects is since people having limited access to offices, paperwork and physical documentation is now harder to handle.

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Bringg rolls out new unified delivery and fulfillment platform

Logistics Management

Bringg Founder and CTO Lior Sion told LM that the need for this new offering was driven by how consumer expectations for delivery, curbside pickup and click 'n' collect have been thrust into hyper-growth due to COVID, making omnichannel fulfillment a business imperative not just for success but for survival in today's market.

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Definitions for Supply Chain & Logistics – LLP, 3PL, 4PL and More

Logistics Bureau

What is LLP mean? What does 3PL stand for? How about 4PL and 5PL? More of these Supply Chain questions will be discussed in the video below: Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne. Email: robyrne@logisticsbureau.com. Phone: +61 417 417 307.

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Ryder rolls out increased last mile and food-grade capabilities

Logistics Management

Miami-based freight transportation and logistics services provider Ryder System Inc. recently announced it has taken multiple steps to expand its e-commerce fulfillment network, in the form of opening a new Philadelphia-area facility and adding FDA-certifications for food-grade capabilities to two additional facilities in Perris, Calif. and Dallas, Texas.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024

Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.

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ITM Power, Partners Form the H20zBus Project

NGT News

ITM Power, an energy storage and clean fuel company, has created the H2OzBus Project and has signed a memorandum of understanding with strategic partners (Consortium). The Consortium comprises Transit Systems, part of the SeaLink Travel Group, Ballard Power Systems, BOC Ltd., Palisade Investment Partners and ITM Power. The memorandum of understanding is a step in […].

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Virtual Reality Truck Driver Training Is the Real Deal

Freight Center

Few things in the shipping industry are as critical as good truck driver training. Drivers must learn to handle any kind of situation they encounter, from ice storms to drunk drivers. The consequences of slow or unsuitable reactions can cost people their lives and carriers tens of thousands of dollars. Many types of training have been implemented over the years, with varying results.

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COVID Talks, Episode 10 | Eyes Toward Recovery: A Business and Financial Perspective for Consumer Products Companies

Mazars Ledger

Description On this episode of COVID Talks, Mazars Consumer Products Partners Stuart Nussbaum and Joseph Ferrone are joined by Leon… The post COVID Talks, Episode 10 | Eyes Toward Recovery: A Business and Financial Perspective for Consumer Products Companies appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States. Description. On this episode of COVID Talks, Mazars Consumer Products Partners Stuart Nussbaum and Joseph Ferrone are joined by Leon Terrano, Senior Vice President and Group H

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Healthy Biscuits Make Their Way Home to Children Out of School

World Food Programme Logistics

Millions of children in Bangladesh are missing out on the school meals on which they normally depend. WFP is stepping in to deliver nutritious biscuits to the most vulnerable families. A girl collects a 5kg box of nutritious WFP biscuits in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. The distribution was set up from a local school that would normally be bustling with children but has been closed since March due to COVID-19.

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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,

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How Can Companies Prevent Damage to Products During Shipment?

MercuryGate

Today supply chains face more risks than ever before in freight management. Weather-related Black Swan events appear to be growing in frequency and severity. Preliminary predictions for the 2020 hurricane season include four major hurricanes, says Lea Lane of Forbes, as well as up to 16 tropical storms. Meanwhile, the globe continues to face the […].

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COVID Talks, Episode 10 | Eyes Toward Recovery: A Business and Financial Perspective for Consumer Products Companies

Mazars Ledger

May 2020 Description On this episode of COVID Talks, Mazars Consumer Products Partners Stuart Nussbaum and Joseph Ferrone are joined… The post COVID Talks, Episode 10 | Eyes Toward Recovery: A Business and Financial Perspective for Consumer Products Companies appeared first on The Ledger - Mazars USA. May 2020. Description. On this episode of COVID Talks, Mazars Consumer Products Partners Stuart Nussbaum and Joseph Ferrone are joined by Leon Terrano, Senior Vice President and Group Head of

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How school feeding persists in spite of Cameroon’s coronavirus closures

World Food Programme Logistics

Teachers are working with the World Food Programme to provide vulnerable pupils with critical take-home food rations Headteacher Oumar, left, observes oil rationing for a parent in Meme. Photo: WFP/Glory Ndaka Story by Glory Ndaka It is midday in Meme, a small village some 40 km away from Maroua town, capital of Cameroon’s Far North Region. Since March, schools all over the country have been closed in response to COVID-19.

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Penske Vehicle Services Creates Social Distancing Barrier for Cars

Penske Move Ahead

Penske Vehicle Services , a Penske Logistics subsidiary headquartered in Troy, Michigan, is the recipient of a $28,000 COVID-19 Mobility Solutions Grant from PlanetM , the mobility initiative of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. The grant has allowed Penske Vehicle Services to begin production of vehicle occupant safety partitions, which are portable, clear vinyl barriers designed to increase social distancing between front seat and back seat occupants of passenger vehicles.

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

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.

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WFP and Kyrgyzstan Government respond to coronavirus challenges

World Food Programme Logistics

Collaboration underway to make sure nutritious food reaches people who need it most WFP meets project beneficiaries to explain safety measures during food distribution: Photo: WFP/Mariia Babieva WFP is working around the clock to maintain food assistance programmes in Kyrgyzstan while monitoring the socioeconomic situation across the country. Food distribution Together with the Ministry of Labour and Social Development (MLSD), WFP has launched joint food distribution to the country’s most poor a

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How Tracking Cost-to-Serve via Route Optimization Technology Keeps Food Delivery Operations in the Black

Paragon

The post How Tracking Cost-to-Serve via Route Optimization Technology Keeps Food Delivery Operations in the Black appeared first on Paragon Routing.

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Alpega?s Teleroute Launches API Interface and New Mobile Application

Logistics Business Magazine

Freight exchange Teleroute, which is part of the Alpega Group, has launched two major improvements to its current offering: an advanced API interface and a new version of its mobile application. Both are focused on closing a transport deal and finding new business partners more efficiently. Teleroute’s new API interface allows companies to save a significant amount of time and avoid errors by posting their loads in the freight exchange directly from their TMS (Transport Management System).