Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2020

Ports are critical nodes in global supply chains. Making sure that port-related supply chains operate smoothly is imperative for companies and nations. ElMarie Hugo from BlueYonder is an expert on these supply chains. In this interview, she shares her thoughts on making these supply chains work much better. The post Global Control Tower Connectivity Is Critical for Ports appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2020

While the COVID-19 pandemic is creating many challenges from a public health and economic perspective, when it comes to working from home and sheltering in place, we are in a better position to weather this crisis today than we would have been in 1999. The post COVID-19 Pandemic: At Least It’s Not 1999 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logistics Management

APRIL 7, 2020

Job satisfaction took a hit this past year, as more logistics managers were loaded with additional tasks and business objectives. Salaries continued to climb, however, suggesting that demand for these skill sets has never been higher.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 7, 2020

Manufacturers and shipping companies worldwide are shifting gears, re-evaluating their strategies and risk profiles, and scrambling to keep up production.

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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.

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Logistics Management

APRIL 7, 2020

Data recently issued by Chicago-based FourKites, a provider of real-time tracking and visibility solutions across transportation modes and digital platforms, highlights the difficulties being encountered at facilities—located in the United States and Europe—in dealing with increased shipment volumes resultant of meeting coronavirus- (or COVID-19) related demand.

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Logistics Management

APRIL 7, 2020

With a 3.8-cent decline, this week’s national average—at $2.548—follows a 7.3-cent decline, to $2.586, the week of March 30 and an 8.1-cent decline, to $2.659, for the week of March 23.

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Overdrive Online

APRIL 7, 2020

At once, for independent Bruce Arnold, he feels fortunate just to be able to work and earn at a relatively steady pace. "I get aggravated when people say, 'Well, I’m not getting laid off,'" as a way of making light of another's situation. "What have you done for somebody who is getting laid off? Those are the folks we need to help.".

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Logistics Management

APRIL 7, 2020

In the wake of Brexit and continuing trade struggles across the continent, U.S. shippers are urged to be flexible as new formalities take hold.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 7, 2020

While most businesses affected by COVID-19 are combating forces to save their company at the moment, developing a long term strategy is vital to successfully operate the retail market over the next several years. A variety of factors are affecting the world of retail right now. Retail companies that are revolving around increasing and fluctuating consumer demands have to constantly acquired new practices, technology and trends to stay relevant.

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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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Logistics Management

APRIL 7, 2020

The percentage of respondents “holding off” on investments dropped modestly, and the overall spending outlook remains steady. The survey’s big picture has respondents staying close to the high bar for spending set in recent years, while layering in select investments to help solve for top challenges like tighter cycle times, additional customer requirements and the need to maximize available workforce.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 7, 2020

Control over the end-to-end supply chain lies in careful planning of both inbound and outbound activities, and without doubt, disasters and emergencies will eventually arise. The responsiveness of the supply chain depends on the ability of shippers to rapidly increase shipment volume to meet demand, as well as the ability of carriers to heed those.read More.

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Logistics Management

APRIL 7, 2020

As we noted in yesterday’s edition, Analysts for Drewry’s “Container Forecaster” observe that the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) has laid bare the fragility of humankind and the supply chains that help us to live as we have become accustomed.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 7, 2020

Having the right Distribution Network Design is vital for effective Supply Chain Operations. Here are a few Network Design approaches tips: 1. Back of the Envelope. 2. Spreadsheet Models. 3. Specialist Tools. 4. Detailed Study. To learn and understand more about these concepts, kindly watch the full video below. Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our websites, why not check them out?

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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.

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Logistics Management

APRIL 7, 2020

One safe assessment we can make in the midst of the pandemic: There’s now an extra layer of complexity around areas of logistics that were already complicated.

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NGT News

APRIL 7, 2020

OPW Retail Fueling, a Dover company that specializes in fluid-handling solutions, has launched its new Virtual Trade Show. This digital experience will provide customers with access to a series of informative videos and product demonstrations in lieu of the spring trade shows that have been canceled or postponed. OPW CleanEnergy Fueling Products offers a line […].

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Logistics Management

APRIL 7, 2020

In 2010, Apple trademarked “There’s an app for that.” A decade later, the warehousing and distribution community is putting the claim to the test as device capabilities and wireless infrastructure converge.

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NGT News

APRIL 7, 2020

Hexagon Purus, a provider of Type 4 high-pressure cylinders and fuel systems for hydrogen, has been awarded an order from Everfuel to deliver two new generation X-STORE high-pressure hydrogen distribution modules. The modules have a nominal payload capacity of 958 kg of compressed hydrogen at 300 bar and will be produced at Hexagon Purus’ production […].

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Truck News

APRIL 7, 2020

The deadline for this article came two weeks after the world was turned upside-down due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and there is just so much to talk about. The impacts of this crisis are anyone’s guess this early in the pandemic; it’s hard to say what our industry will look like once this is settled. […].

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Airfreight Logistics

APRIL 7, 2020

Under the mutual cooperation with the government of Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan Airlines (JAL) conducted a trial transporting freight for approximately 46km within the local islands in Nagasaki with an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) helicopter. On February 19, in conjunction with JAL Cargo’s transport service, fresh fish from the city of Shinkamigoto in Nagasaki was successfully transported on the same day to a restaurant in Tokyo, demonstrating the potential for UAV services in Japan.

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Logistics Management

APRIL 7, 2020

NRF Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold noted in the report that even with factories in China getting back online, there still remains fewer U.S.-bound imports than were initially expected.

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Freight Center

APRIL 7, 2020

You’ve probably been to the store for groceries recently and noticed that things are flying off the shelves. While suppliers and shippers are working hard to keep shelves stocked, COVID-19 has certainly tested the strength and abilities of the American supply chain. And with this changing economic environment has come shifts in prioritizing certain types of items.

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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.

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Airfreight Logistics

APRIL 7, 2020

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and its members continue to support governments in their efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. Since the crisis began, air cargo has been a vital partner in delivering much-needed medicines, medical equipment (including spare parts/repair components), and in keeping global supply chains functioning for the most time-sensitive materials.

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Mazars Ledger

APRIL 7, 2020

The National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) has released the 2018 edition of the Contract Operations Market Report, produced by… The post NAWC 2018 Contract Operations Market Report appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 7, 2020

After the development of the industrial revolution, logistical problems began to appear in the cities related to the parking of cars due to the increase in the concentration of population in the cities and with it, the increase in the number of vehicles. This led to solutions for more efficient mobility in large cities such as New York or Chicago. The problem was that the price of land in the cities was increasing, so the investment in the construction of a conventional parking was not feasible.

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Mazars Ledger

APRIL 7, 2020

The National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) is pleased to introduce the second edition of its U.S. Water and Wastewater Contract-Operations… The post 2018 U.S. Water & Wastewater Contract Operations Market Report appeared first on The Ledger - Mazars USA.

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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

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 7, 2020

Despite the challenges we’re all facing with the ongoing spread of COVID-19, CLX Logistics continues to adapt our operational and business capabilities to serve the needs of our clients worldwide. CLX Logistics is committed to assisting clients immediately with full-service transportation and logistics capabilities, including: International Freight Forwarding.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 7, 2020

Two of the market’s leading solutions have merged to form a unique, scalable Transportation Management System, designed to evolve alongside business needs. Alpega Group has announced Alpega TMS, a union of inet and Transwide’s cloud-based Transportation Management Systems. The new software provides a uniquely scalable solution, designed to manage all levels of logistics complexity.

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Coyote

APRIL 7, 2020

To understand how small- to mid-size businesses are weathering this storm, UPS shares the results of their weekly surveys with Coyote's network.

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