Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 1, 2020
American companies across the board are striving to reduce their dependence on China as a source of manufacturing, but one industry sector is especially keen to bring production back to the U.S.
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 1, 2020
There are companies that have seen their shipping volumes surge during this global recession and pandemic. Many work with managed trans providers to secure capacity. This article describes the different tools managed trans providers use to secure transportation capacity. The post COVID-19 and Managed Transportation: Providers Work to Handle Shipping Volatility appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
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Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 1, 2020
This three-step process used by U.S. armed forces can identify, analyze and mitigate threats to an organization.
NGT News
JUNE 1, 2020
Penske Truck Leasing has completed upgrades to its facility in Carson, Calif., to provide maintenance and repair services for natural gas vehicles (NGVs). Penske partnered with the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) within the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), which provided funds in order to support Penske’s upgrade to its […].
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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.
Trans Global Auto Logistics
JUNE 1, 2020
Auto shipping services do more than transport your vehicle. Auto transport carriers take a huge weight off your shoulders and give you peace of mind with the professional service you need. Whether you’re moving internationally or just need to transport a vehicle from where it is to the jobsite it’s needed at, professional shipping carriers who specialize in vehicles are your best bet for getting it where it needs to be safely, on-time, and with the least amount of headaches for you.
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Food Logistics
JUNE 1, 2020
Food Logistics introduces the Supply Chain Network (SCN) Summit, a premier virtual event educating logistics professionals on critical issues impacting the supply chain industry.
Talking Logistics
JUNE 1, 2020
A big opportunity to reduce the number of trucks required to ship products is by developing smarter packaging (see “Bubble Wrap Loses Its Pop For Logistics Cost Savings”). How often does your transportation team collaborate with your product and packaging designers to factor in transportation considerations into their designs? We asked our Indago research community.
Truck News
JUNE 1, 2020
As we slowly enter the next phase of the pandemic and businesses start to reopen, some employees are refusing to return to work. They offer a number of reasons for their refusal, from a general fear of being exposed to Covid-19 to a concern about the safety of a particular workplace. Others who have been […].
GlobalTranz
JUNE 1, 2020
It appears new technology developments and advanced systems continue to push the boundaries of efficiency in logistics, but last mile savings remain elusive. And, last mile cost control is becoming more difficult for both urban and rural deliveries to consumers and business. According to Business Insider, “in rural areas, delivery points along a particular route.read More.
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
Overdrive Online
JUNE 1, 2020
If you can avoid an on-foot crowd's venture into a major interstate, take every opportunity you have to do so -- a few resources here to consider for [maybe timely enough] information. Also: KW at the end of the rainbow in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Logistics Management
JUNE 1, 2020
The most recent edition of the Coyote Curve by Coyote Logistics, a subsidiary of freight transportation and logistics services bellwether UPS, indicated that truckload market conditions remain challenged, due largely to COVID-19, with the caveat that they may have bottomed out in April.
NGT News
JUNE 1, 2020
Xebec Adsorption Inc., a global provider of clean energy solutions, and Fonds de solidarité FTQ (Fonds) have created the GNR Québec Capital L.P. investment fund. With an initial capitalization of $20 million, this new investment vehicle aims to increase renewable natural gas (RNG) production in Québec. Partners, particularly from the agricultural and municipal sectors, will […].
Logistics Management
JUNE 1, 2020
Freight transportation and logistics services provider Schneider and Blue Yonder (formerly JDA), a provider of AI-driven and end-to-end supply chain management services, recently announced they are teaming up on a new carrier marketplace offering that will run within Blue Yonder’s TMS (transportation management system) platform, entitled Luminate.
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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.
Logistics Manager
JUNE 1, 2020
“K” Line announced that on May 7-8 2020, LNG fuel tanks were installed on a car carrier which is under construction at Tadotsu Shipyard Co., Ltd. (Imabari Shipbuilding Group). The construction is currently ongoing with estimated delivery within the 2020 fiscal year. The vessel is equipped with a Dual-Fuel Diesel Engine (Mitsui MAN B&W ME-GI), and the Fuel Gas Supply System (FGSS) engineered by TGE Marine Gas Engineering GmbH of Mitsui E&S Group.
Logistics Management
JUNE 1, 2020
As the ongoing grip of the COVID-19 pandemic remains firm on the current state of manufacturing, it loosened, but only to a point, in May, when compared to April, a month replete with record lows, according to data in the most recent edition of the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) Manufacturing Report on Business.
Commercial Carrier Journal
JUNE 1, 2020
Carriers are getting help from freight visibility companies to keep up with rising shipper expectations for information.
MTS Logistics
JUNE 1, 2020
The effects of coronavirus are obvious and clear in every industry. The shipping industry is no exception and has also been affected. Supply chains from the meat industry to pharmaceuticals continue to be tested, and some are breaking down under heavy demand. When it comes to ocean shipping during the COVID-19 pandemic, carriers dealt with demand by cutting supply by close to 50%.
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World Food Programme Logistics
JUNE 1, 2020
While recorded infections are low, the pandemic is believed to be sweeping across the country undetected. In a country beset by conflict and climate shocks, funding is required fast Malnutrition: Health workers assess a girl in a WFP-backed clinic in Aden in February. Photo: WFP/Mohammed Awadh With five years of conflict having decimated the country’s health system and left millions acutely food-insecure, Yemen is now facing a new threat: the Covid19 pandemic that is threatening to push millions
Logistics Management
JUNE 1, 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released an analysis in June showing that the airline industry’s global debt could rise to $550 billion by year-end. That’s a $120 billion increase over debt levels at the start of 2020.
Penske Move Ahead
JUNE 1, 2020
The month of June is upon us, and with it comes the beginnings of the busy do-it-yourself moving season that stretches into the longer summer days. Penske Truck Rental has a host of special offers and promotions that will make that DIY move more flexible while you save. Through the end of June, you can save 10% or more on select one-way rentals using the code SUNNY20.
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 1, 2020
Loading bay solution specialist Thorworld Industries has devised safe practice methods to continue operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, it says. By adopting a ‘complete compliance’ operational approach regarding social distancing and safe working systems at its Derbyshire factory, the manufacturer has been able to continue supplying emergency loading apparatus to hospital environments where COVID-19 patients are being treated.
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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.
247 Customs Broker
JUNE 1, 2020
London-based digital freight forwarder and supply chain finance company Beacon has raised over $15 million in funding, with investor including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and… The post UK digital freight forwarder Beacon attracts investment from Amazon's Jeff Bezos appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 1, 2020
Safety barrier and damage prevention specialist McCue Corporation has bought Banner Stakes, which makes temporary safety and hazard communication barriers. The move complements the products already available at McCue, adding a range of much in-demand temporary barriers to their armoury of protective items for the workplace. Temporary barriers are essential tools for businesses to achieve safe social distancing in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
247 Customs Broker
JUNE 1, 2020
Dart Group has sold its temperature-controlled logistics division Fowler Welch to Culina Group for £98 million. Dart Group said that the sale would enable Fowler… The post Culina Group acquires Fowler Welch for £98 million appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Logistics Manager
JUNE 1, 2020
Port of Hamburg Marketing received a donation of several thousand protective masks from the government of the Chinese province Henan and the Muyuan Industrial Group Co., Ltd. “On behalf of the Port of Hamburg we would like to thank our Chinese partners and friends. We greatly appreciate this donation of masks in these challenging times. With this we can provide valuable support for the work in the port”, says Axel Mattern, CEO of Port of Hamburg Marketing, expressing his gratitude.
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
247 Customs Broker
JUNE 1, 2020
On March 11, the World Health Organisation declared the new coronavirus outbreak as a pandemic. Since then, the virus, officially named COVID-19, has spread rapidly… The post How Cargo Connections responded to the pandemic appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
World Food Programme Logistics
JUNE 1, 2020
Vulnerable Bangladeshis Bear Brunt of COVID-19 Fallout As Bangladesh extends COVID-19 restrictions, food security of the most vulnerable remains top of mind Noor Begum, right, and her daughter, left, receive a food assistance package to help their family cope with the decrease in tourism in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, due to COVID-19. Photo: Nalifa/Mehelin The closure of businesses and stay-at-home measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Bangladesh have forced a large part of the population out
247 Customs Broker
JUNE 1, 2020
Central Logistics Solutions (CLS) has signed a deal with The Pallet Network (TPN) to cover Leicester postcodes for the network. CLS which includes Amazon, Network… The post Central Logistics Solutions joins TPN appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
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