Overdrive Online
JUNE 11, 2020
The Invest in America Act provides a peek into where lawmakers might steer regulatory policies in its next long-term highway bill. On the table? Money for expanding parking, a rule to limit unpaid detention time and the revival of public CSA scores.
GlobalTranz
JUNE 11, 2020
Knowing that your distribution fulfillment strategy is working gives you a better insight into how your business is performing. This is important for reducing order fulfillment errors, improving your inventory management and remaining competitive. Supply chain leaders must learn to recognize the warning signs of risky fulfillment strategies, the indicators of success, and how to.read More.
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Bulk Connection
JUNE 11, 2020
If your company needs to ship chemicals, you are likely familiar with many of the options available to you. You can ship dry and liquid raw materials in bulk tanks and dry bulk trailers, and you can ship raw or finished materials in dry vans (e.g., inside totes or drums). What you may not realize is that there are chemical transportation providers out there that can handle both bulk and dry van shipments for you.
GlobalTranz
JUNE 11, 2020
Fulfilling orders continues to grow more complex as demand for e-commerce swells, creating renewed stress and calls for more brick-and-mortar last mile fulfillment. According to TechCrunch, “U.S. e-commerce sales will jump 18% this year due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic that forced more shoppers online, according to a new forecast released today by.read More.
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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.
Freight Center
JUNE 11, 2020
With all the distractions going on, you can’t blame yourself if you’ve missed the signs that future-focused technologies are progressing. In freight trucking, one of the most significant technologies being developed, tested and put on the road today is the heavy-duty electric truck.
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Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 11, 2020
Accurate forecasting is essential for upstream supply-chain planning and execution — and reducing food and financial waste.
Logistics Management
JUNE 11, 2020
With the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic still apparent, as the United States economy begins to re-open and show some indications of a rebound, May volumes for the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and the Port of Long Beach (POLB) were mixed.
Shipping and Freight Resource
JUNE 11, 2020
The world’s reliance on maritime transport makes it more important than ever to keep ships moving, ports open and cross-border trade flowing, and to support ship crew changeovers, the United Nations maritime and trade entities said in a joint statement. The International Maritime Organization (IMO), which regulates shipping, and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), which tracks world trade, reiterated calls for Governments to promote crew well-being by allowing crew
Logistics Management
JUNE 11, 2020
At a time when the combination of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing United States-China trade war continue to have a detrimental effect on container shipping, and the supply chain, at large, the head of the nation’s largest port says it is time for the port to reinvent itself. That was the word from Gene Seroka, executive director of the Port of Los Angeles (POLA).
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
LandLink
JUNE 11, 2020
Limited 5G network deployments had begun in some markets in 2019, with widespread rollout expected to take place through the 2020s. The 5G wireless technology promises to accelerate data speeds, improve quality, and reduce latency in the world’s mobile networks all of which means higher performance than today’s broadband wired networks. “5G will be a game changer because it’s 100 times faster and will support 100 times more devices than current 4G networks,” according to the Cellular Telecommuni
West Coast and California Logistics
JUNE 11, 2020
According to the Census Bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce, eCommerce sales accounted for 11.8% of total sales in the first quarter of 2020. In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, Q2 eCommerce figures are likely to grow more rapidly, as eCommerce sales through most of April were 49% greater than a similar period in March. No matter what your company sells, it’s imperative that your eCommerce operations can keep pace with this growth.
Logistics Manager
JUNE 11, 2020
After more than 3 years since the last direct link, a rake carrying 32 export containers of sunflower seeds from Ocean Network Express (“ONE”) and 2 containers of PVC board from APL yesterday traveled from Container Corporation of India’s (“CONCOR”) Hyderabad ICD to PSA Chennai’s on-dock railhead. The containers were bound for export on ONE vessel “Xin Pu Dong”, on the TE1 service with a final destination of Manila.
Logistics Management
JUNE 11, 2020
Port of Oakland loaded container volume decreased 12.7 percent last month from May 2019 totals, according to data released today.
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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.
Truck News
JUNE 11, 2020
Life is far from normal in these days of Covid-19. Businesses have modified operations or shut doors completely, waiting for news on how and when they can return to work. No matter when individual pockets of the economy reopen, however, it will hardly be business as usual. Looking at practices that have emerged during this […].
NGT News
JUNE 11, 2020
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) has received a $3.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The funds from the Low or No Emission Grant Program will allow the agency to deploy two hydrogen fuel cell buses and install accompanying hydrogen-fueling infrastructure. Since 2017, transportation has contributed to 41% of […].
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 11, 2020
With more than 95% of airplanes still grounded around the world, aerospace and defense leaders must reconsider supply-chain resiliency — and how to withstand unpredictable crises.
Globalior
JUNE 11, 2020
What is a Bill of Lading? A Bill of Lading can be categorized in many different ways, but in general an original B/L refers to a document issued by the carrier or shipping company that: Confirms receipt of goods onto a vessel Confirms the condition of those goods, weight and number of pieces Provides title to goods (“negotiable”) Serves as a proof of contract for carriage Bills of Lading are ocean transportation documents.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 11, 2020
Modernizing operations is a requirement for maximum productivity and happy customers — and automated solutions are a good place to start.
EazyStock
JUNE 11, 2020
Market Trends for the HVAC Industry. The HVAC industry is unforgiving to distributors who are not on top of their game. HVAC has a constantly growing market – especially a growing global market as emerging economies ramp up construction and additional end-users emerge (such as data centers who need to keep their machines cool and ventilated). Plus HVAC equipment is also being adopted more and more by consumers due to technological innovations and climate change driving both affordability and dem
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 11, 2020
The Northern Sea Route has been deemed a potential alternative to routes crossing the Suez or Panama canals, potentially cutting distances up to 45%.
World Food Programme Logistics
JUNE 11, 2020
World Food Programme needs US$8m to provide urgent food assistance as country reels from worst storms since 1998 Quiet after the storm: Gerson’s daughter finally falls asleep in the school-turned-shelter where the family took refuge. Photo: WFP/David Fernández By David Fernández and Simona Beltrami Gerson Alexander Vásquez stands cradling his newborn daughter in his arms, trying to soothe her as she cries incessantly.
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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.
MercuryGate
JUNE 11, 2020
Successful retail logistics depend on the ability of shippers to share accurate, timely information with all supply chain partners and ensure order fulfillment continues uninterrupted. As reported by the Logistics Bureau, “the variety of functions involved – product design, procurement, warehousing, production, transport, distribution, sales, for instance – encourages demand for new employees and multiplies […].
World Food Programme Logistics
JUNE 11, 2020
‘With a lockdown in Mozambique, people will die at home, not from the coronavirus, but from hunger’ World Food Programme vouchers are empowering thousands of vulnerable people to fend off severe food insecurity Staff from the Provincial Health Directorate address people’s coronavirus concerns. Photo: Rafael Campos/ WFP The World Food Programme (WFP) is providing life-saving assistance to the most vulnerable people living in resettlement centres in Sofala Province, one of the regions devastated b
Kanban Logistics
JUNE 11, 2020
If you’re looking for a pharmaceutical distribution center to store and distribute your products, the right partner can make all the difference. Quality third-party logistics (3PL) providers can protect the safety and efficacy of your products throughout crucial points of your supply chain. In this article, we help you identify the traits that set the best 3PLs apart from the rest.
World Food Programme Logistics
JUNE 11, 2020
As the World Food Programme scales up assistance to urban areas, lockdown is making survival a daily challenge Mona prepares cornmeal ‘sadza’ at home in Epworth in the capital, Harare. Photo: WFP/Claire Nevill Before the coronavirus pandemic struck, the streets of Epworth?—?a densely populated suburb of Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital?—?throbbed with reggae and sungura beats, voices spilling from bustling shops and stalls.
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
Shippeo
JUNE 11, 2020
GPS has some limitations that need to be accounted for to ensure real-time transportation visibility platforms present accurate and reliable location data and ETAs.
Airfreight Logistics
JUNE 11, 2020
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Penske Move Ahead
JUNE 11, 2020
Advances in technology, automation and safety features are improving safety measures within the trucking industry. These new tools are protecting professional drivers and the motoring public while also reducing trucking carriers' liability. Technology such as collision mitigation systems, lane departure warning systems and automatic braking can reduce the risk of a crash.
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