Logistics Management

JULY 2, 2021

Innovation is a journey. The 2021 MHI Annual Industry Report looks at where we are and where we’re going with automation and emerging technologies.

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Cyzerg

JULY 2, 2021

Outsourced business IT support or hiring an in-house technician? This is a question that every warehouse asks since IT is an integral part of their operations. The truth is it all depends on the setup of your company and even the size of your operations. Whether your warehouse is growing or you want to streamline processes, having an outsourced business IT support team could be a huge advantage.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 2, 2021

What Will Tomorrow’s Freight Broker Do with Ben Buchanan. Ben Buchanan and Joe Lynch talk about what tomorrow’s freight broker will do. Ben is VP of Account Management at Loadsmart , which is transforming the future of freight, they leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning and strategic partnerships to automate how freight is priced, booked and shipped.

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Overdrive Online

JULY 2, 2021

Tips here on avoiding common mistakes in 2290 filings, and fees. Meanwhile, multiple e-file companies operating on what appears to be a shared online system continue to dominate the IRS-approved e-file list.

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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.

Transportation

Talking Logistics

JULY 2, 2021

My first flight in more than a year began with a 3-hour delay. Some things just don’t change. But the plane took off and landed, which made it a good flight, nonetheless. It was extremely hot in Eugene, Oregon (111F). So hot that they delayed the Track & Field Olympic Trials by 5 hours on. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 2, 2021).

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 2, 2021

Leading robotics and automation company RMGroup has recently installed one of its innovative mobile packaging systems at PELOT Slovenia, part of the PELOT Group – a main supplier of sea and rock salt in the Republic of Croatia, Slovenia and neighbouring countries. Used primarily for de-icing roads, the Group’s main objective was to be able to deliver salt to its customers in the shortest-possible timeframe, which during the winter season can amount to 2,500 – 3,000 tonnes of salt per day.

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EazyStock

JULY 2, 2021

What is a Bill of Materials (BOM)? In its simplest form, a bill of materials (BOM) is a list of components, parts or materials required to manufacture, assemble or repair a product. A BOM is often hierarchical, with the finished product at the top and sub-items below. In inventory management a BOM is critical to ensure the correct quantities of each item are procured and available at the right time to prevent delays along the supply chain.

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Forto

JULY 2, 2021

For a long time, air freight was considered as the only option for particularly high- value freight and urgent, special deliveries. However, this way of thinking has become outdated and air freight is enjoying increasing popularity, due to its high reliability and great on-time performance. Especially in the current market situation is air freight more than ever attractive, while ocean freight is struggling with huge delays and high freight rates due to the recent blockage of the Suez Canal and

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EazyStock

JULY 2, 2021

What is a Bill of Materials (BOM)? A bill of materials , as known as BOM or Bill of Material, is similar to a recipe in that it contains a list of components required to build a certain product. It also details the process of building assemblies and sub-assemblies towards the completion of the product. Furthermore, it describes the individual parts required at each stage and where they are in their production and procurement cycle.

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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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Forto

JULY 2, 2021

Lange Zeit galt der Transportmodus Luftfracht als alleinige Option für besonders hochwertige Fracht und eilige Sonderlieferungen. Diese Denkweise ist jedoch längst überholt und der Transportmodi Air Freight erfreut sich nicht zuletzt aufgrund seiner hohen Zuverlässigkeit und sehr guter in-time Performance, immer größerer Beliebtheit.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 2, 2021

Geodis continues to develop its logistics activities in Morocco and has inaugurated a new warehouse located north of Casablanca. This will serve one of the leaders in household appliances and telephony. With a well-established presence in Casablanca, Geodis has chosen the city of Mohammedia to further expand its activities. The new 11,000 sq m ultra-secure warehouse will be dedicated to the supply chain management of household appliances and high-tech products.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 2, 2021

A few years ago, I took a family vacation to Copenhagen, where the autonomous train system brought joy to my whole family. One of the things we had planned to see while we were there, but never got around to, was the six forgotten giants, by recycle art activist artist Thomas Dambo. Fast forward three years and my wife and I saw that he had built five giants in the Maine Botanical Gardens.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 2, 2021

TX Logistik AG is increasing the frequency of its intermodal connection between the Lower Rhine and Sweden by two round trips. Starting on 5th July 2021, the rail freight logistics company, which is part of the Mercitalia Group (Gruppo FS Italiane), will run five times a week from Kaldenkirchen in the Viersen district (North Rhine-Westphalia) to Malmö and back.

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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 Business Magazine

JULY 2, 2021

The new STILL NXV guarantees convenient, safe, and fast warehouse processes. The narrow aisle truck (man-down) is particularly effective in high and narrow warehouse aisles. At storage heights of up to 13.8 metres, the active load stabilisation, and the fork camera help to prevent damage to the racking. In addition, a positioning aid provides extra safety and speed when picking up load carriers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 2, 2021

EU import and export delays are slowing the flow of goods between France and the UK according to a new tool from the French Chamber of Great Britain , in partnership with global data science consultancy, Ekimetrics. 70% of British businesses are still experiencing increased delays importing goods from Europe six months after Brexit. Of those businesses experiencing import delays, 75% are seeing them last over a week, with over 18% reporting delays exceeding 3 weeks.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 2, 2021

Miralis Data , a transport-focused software and data science company, has secured funding to extend its electric vehicle fleet smart charging research. This Innovate UK-funded grant will enable Miralis, and project partners Envisij and Mina, to move their smart EV charging from feasibility to testing on real fleets with and tackle emerging challenges.

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