Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 15, 2020
I have recently completed a market study and supplier selection guide on the Transportation Management Systems (TMS) market. A TMS helps companies move freight from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively. Transportation management systems include 2 types of solutions. Planning and execution is focused on freight moves involving a carrier.
GlobalTranz
JULY 15, 2020
Reverse logistics efficiency is key to keep returns costs under control and building positive customer experiences. In today’s world, an easy customer returns process does not always amount to fast, efficient management. New technologies, including blockchain, continue to change the game, and more companies are looking for ways to find a more transparent product returns.read More.
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Talking Logistics
JULY 15, 2020
When you think about Microsoft and its role in supply chain and logistics, Excel is probably the first thing that comes to mind. The Excel spreadsheet is arguably the most used software application in the field (see “5 Reasons Why Excel Is Champ Of Supply Chain Apps”). But over the past few years, Microsoft has. Read more The Most Important Technology Company in Your Supply Chain Operations.
Logistics Management
JULY 15, 2020
Ranking the Top 20 U.S. maritime ports by import volumes, the report offers a closer look at 2019 data and overall trends in U.S. imports, the impact of trade policy and tariff changes, supply chain and sourcing shifts and early indications of the trade impact of COVID-19.
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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?
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 15, 2020
In order to stay competitive in the rising e-commerce and mobile world, retailers will need to make continued investments in their final-mile strategies.
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Shipping and Freight Resource
JULY 15, 2020
By now, everyone is aware of the plight of the thousands of seafarers around the world who are either stuck on board ships even after their contract has expired or stuck in countries other than their own due to COVID-19 or in quarantine currently. It has even resulted in several suicides among seafarers out of sheer desperation. The COVID-19 pandemic has made it incredibly difficult to facilitate crew changes on ships and despite collaboration and cooperation with many stakeholders in the indust
Logistics Management
JULY 15, 2020
One of the world’s largest parcel delivery services is redesigning its fulfillment processes to meet new challenges, inside and outside the warehouse.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 15, 2020
The first and most obvious lesson has been to diversify product sourcing across different countries.
NGT News
JULY 15, 2020
SunLine Transit Agency’s board of directors has approved its Zero-Emissions Bus Rollout Plan outlining how the agency will convert all vehicles to zero-emission technology by 2035, five years ahead of the deadline set by the California Air Resource Board’s (CARB) Innovative Clean Transit (ICT) Regulation. CARB requires all public transit agencies to submit a board […].
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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
JULY 15, 2020
Total June TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units), at 691,475, were down 9.6% compared the June 2019, which was the best June in the port’s 113-year history. And on a year-to-date basis, total TEU volume, at 3,761,889 TEU, were off 17.1% annually.
Overdrive Online
JULY 15, 2020
Gary Buchs on tracking long-term business health for owner-operators: "Many people rely on their credit score as a measurement of financial health, but you need a much bigger picture to make wise decisions," particularly crucial in 2020's topsy-turvy conditions.
MTS Logistics
JULY 15, 2020
Cyber attacks continue to evolve and create significant risks for business owners in today’s digital work environment – and the logistics industry is no exception. Phishing scams often target unsuspecting employees, while malware occurs in many different forms. Understanding the severity of these cyber threats is essential in keeping the logistics industry well-prepared.
Logistics Manager
JULY 15, 2020
Wan Hai Lines has announced a new service string connecting Taiwan to Vietnam and Thailand. This service is to be named TVT (Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand) and is operating jointly with Interasia Lines. TVT service will be operated with 2 vessels with an intake of 1,200 TEU and run on 14 days round trip with port callings at Taipei, Taichung, Cat Lai, Ho Chi Minh, Bangkok, Laem Chabang, Taipei.
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
NGT News
JULY 15, 2020
Fifteen states and Washington, D.C., have entered a joint memorandum of understanding (MOU), committing to work collaboratively to advance and accelerate the market for electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, including large pickup trucks and vans, delivery trucks, box trucks, school and transit buses, and long-haul delivery trucks. The goal is to ensure that 100% of […].
Logistics Manager
JULY 15, 2020
DP World has announced the completion of its acquisition of a 51% stake in TIS Container Terminal in the Port of Yuzhny, Ukraine. This project will be DP World’s second partnership with TIS shareholders, the first being a successful partnership in the P&O Maritime Ukraine which provides harbour towage services in the principal Black Sea ports in the Ukraine.
NGT News
JULY 15, 2020
Alexander Dennis Ltd. (ADL) and BYD Europe say their electric vehicle partnership has supplied the first of 29 BYD ADL Enviro400EV double-deckers to National Express West Midlands, an intercity and inter-regional coach operator providing services throughout the U.K. The buses are charged entirely by renewable energy and utilize a stationary battery system to balance the […].
Logistics Manager
JULY 15, 2020
The Port of Tanjung Pelepas ( PTP ), Malaysia’s largest and most advanced container terminal, recently welcomed four new ship to shore (STS) quay cranes as part of a continued drive to optimize services and capacity. PTP is a joint venture between APM Terminals (30%) and MMC’s ports and logistics division. The cranes have a lifting capacity of 65 tons, are 55.5m high, weigh 1,900 tons and are capable of handling containers over 24-rows across ultra large container vessels (ULVC).
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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.
Airfreight Logistics
JULY 15, 2020
Saudia Cargo has operated more than 1500 flights since the COVID-19 restrictions came into effect in March. According to an announcement by the company, 500 of these flights have been operated using passenger aircraft deployed for international air cargo. From March through June, Saudia Cargo transported around 75,000 tons of vital shipments to the Kingdom including medical and PPE equipment as part of the Saudi health authorities’ efforts to prevent the spread of the pandemic.
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 15, 2020
Geodis has set itself the ambition of reducing its CO2 emissions by 30% by 2030. To achieve this objective, the France-based 3PL has deployed a programme that focuses on four areas of progress: measuring; reducing its greenhouse gas emissions – in particular through lower fuel consumption and the development of alternative engines and energies; setting up partnerships with its main subcontractors and developing low-carbon solutions for its customers.
Airfreight Logistics
JULY 15, 2020
According to the data announced for May by the WACD (World Air Cargo Data), Turkish Cargo increased its market share to 5 percent and transported 1 of every 20 pieces of air cargo, carried throughout the world, in the industry where the global air cargo market has shrunk by 28.5 percent. During the course of the pandemic the global air cargo market was affected potently and experienced a severe shrinkage, and decreased by 18 percent between January and May.
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 15, 2020
The Freight Unit of the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS) has been involved in numerous theft cases related to cargo crime in the UK; most recently acting to recover £200,000 of stolen goods. Long-time supporter, international freight transport insurer TT Club welcomes the agency’s successes in recovering goods and tracking their owners, significantly reducing the extent of the loss.
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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.
Airfreight Logistics
JULY 15, 2020
DHL Global Forwarding and Air France KLM Martinair ( AFKLMP ) Cargo are improving transparency in the pharmaceutical logistics chain with the creation of a direct host-to-host connection to enhance the data reliability and availability for their customers. Information about deliveries can be accessed and monitored via DHL’s LifeTrack Portal. Nina Heinz, Global Head of Network & Quality, at DHL Global Forwarding, explains: “When securing product integrity and patient safety in the supply chai
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 15, 2020
Product manufacturers, e-tailers and traditional brick-and-mortar stores alike are leading an emerging generation of e-commerce and web experiences built with 3-D visualization technologies.
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 15, 2020
Bixolon has today launched the XD3-40t , a 4-inch (118mm) cost-effective Direct Thermal or Thermal Transfer Desktop Barcode and Label printer. Featuring a compact, clamshell design paired with high reliability which is ideal for labelling applications within the Manufacturing, Retail, Transport and Logistics and Healthcare industries. This durable labelling and barcoding solution supports data processing and print speed up to 5 ips (127mm/sec) to produce high quality 203dpi text, graphics and ba
Penske Move Ahead
JULY 15, 2020
Baby2Baby , a national nonprofit that provides basic essentials to children living in poverty and a recipient of a $3 million clothing donation from Old Navy, has received complimentary trucking assistance from Penske Logistics to distribute children's clothing to the Baby2Baby National Network. Baby2Baby required a newly designed transportation network in a dozen markets for the 600,000 units of clothing, so Penske Logistics agreed to pick up the donations from Old Navy facilities and deliver t
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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.
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 15, 2020
As part of its next generation of scalable solutions (evolutions), Vanderlande is introducing HOMEPICK. It is a solution that seamlessly integrates the company’s innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services to create a cutting-edge concept that will support food retail operations. HOMEPICK facilitates the fast and efficient processing of online grocery orders.
247 Customs Broker
JULY 15, 2020
Herbs and spices company The Bart Ingredients Co has taken a 139,061 sq ft speculatively developed logistics warehouse at Barwood Capital’s Junction One, Central Park… The post Bart Ingredients take Bristol warehouse appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 15, 2020
Supply chain management software company Tecsys has jumped 37% year-on-year to post its first $100 million-plus fiscal year revenue performance for 2020. The company heads into fiscal 2021 with an aggressive growth strategy centred on expanded solution integration partnerships, nimble cloud deployment and post-pandemic market demand surge for omnichannel fulfilment and consolidated services.
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