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From NAFTA to USMCA: Key Facts About the New Trade Agreement

MTS Logistics

U.S. President Donald Trump recently signed into law a replacement for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), known as the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA). In this article, we discuss the differences between both agreements. Below is a brief overview of the history of NAFTA. NAFTA went into effect under the Clinton administration with the aim of increasing trade between Canada, the United States, and Mexico by removing trade barriers, as well as most taxes and tariffs on

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Global 3PL Management: Hedge your bets

Logistics Management

New research confirms that the current risk-mitigating trend in the third-party arena will continue this year. Indeed, 85% of logistics managers expect that their outsourcing budget will increase by more than 5% in 2020, according to Gartner, Inc., with a sizeable portion of that aimed at choosing multiple third-party logistics (3PL) partners.

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Shipping Chemicals: Choose a 3PL that is Responsible

Trinity Logistics

What is Responsible Care ® ? According to their website, Responsible Care® is the chemical manufacturing industry’s environmental, health, safety and security performance initiative. It is an international improvement initiative of the chemical industry. Companies of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) carry out Responsible Care®. Choosing a 3PL that is part of the Responsible Care® program can be a benefit to your company, especially when shipping chemicals.

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AI and IoT are Ready For Your Warehouse

Logistics Management

Artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things are making their initial forays into warehouse operations. The expected outcome: DCs able to respond dynamically to current supply chain conditions instead of pre-set rules. Look for newfound flexibility and an ability to respond to specific customer demands.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

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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A Supply-Chain Approach to Solving the Coronavirus Challenge

Supply Chain Brain

The key to fighting the coronavirus outbreak lies in the application of supply-chain management principles, and the creation of a global, end-to-end network for partner collaboration in the healthcare industry.

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3 Supply Chain Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2020

AIMMS

2020 seemed a world away just a few years ago and yet, here we are. This promises to be a very eventful year. What’s on the horizon for supply chain professionals? Here are three trends to consider. . Sustainability on the agenda. Compani es are increasingly under pressure to become more green. Moving past waste, water, and C02 reduction, they have begun searching for renewable energy sources, different forms of packaging, and increased efficiency overall.

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Coronavirus: Supply Chain Risk Management Back in Spotlight

Talking Logistics

The coronavirus, which the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global health emergency last week, is starting to have an impact on supply chains. Starbucks, Google, and Apple are among the many companies that have scaled back operations in China in response to the outbreak. “As the spread of the new coronavirus in China causes. Read more Coronavirus: Supply Chain Risk Management Back in Spotlight.

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The Retail Supply Chain Revolution

Logistics Viewpoints

There is a revolution in retail supply chains. The rapid growth in ecommerce is driving technological innovation and experimentation at an uprecedented rate. The post The Retail Supply Chain Revolution appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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ISM reports manufacturing gains for January after five months of declines

Logistics Management

The report’s key metric, the PMI, headed up 3.1%, in January, to 50.9 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), on the heels of a 47.8 reading in December, which marked the lowest PMI reading going back to June 2000’s 46.3.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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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Pohl Transportation Hosts Trucks Are For Girls Event

Women in Trucking

Pohl Transportation, Inc. hosted Girl Scout Troops 21202 and 20454 to participate in a Women in Trucking Girl Scout Event at their office. The day started with guest speakers Vice President Rebecca Liette and Pohl Driver Sue Jude. Both spoke of the impact women have on transportation, the challenges they have faced and the growth that has happened with women currently in and entering the transportation industry.

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AgTC asks ocean carriers for “reasonable” action while dealing with Coronavirus crisis

Logistics Management

Peter Friedmann, Executive Director of Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC), has sent “an open letter” to the leading ocean cargo carriers on the impact Novel Coronavirus is having on his constituents.

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Dealing with the physical effects of daily stress doesn’t have be ‘bucking a stacked deck’

Overdrive Online

"Battling stress begins with good nutrition, breathing and relaxation techniques, meditation, and wisdom. There is no reason to age faster simply because of the job and added stressors experienced daily. The life you may extend could be your own, and your child’s.".

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AgTC asks ocean carriers for “reasonable” action while dealing with Coronavirus crisis

Logistics Management

Peter Friedmann, Executive Director of Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC), has sent “an open letter” to the leading ocean cargo carriers on the impact Novel Coronavirus is having on his constituents.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

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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3 Supply Chain Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2020

AIMMS

2020 seemed a world away just a few years ago and yet, here we are. This promises to be a very eventful year. What’s on the horizon for supply chain professionals? Here are three supply chain trends to consider. . Sustainability on the agenda. Compani es are increasingly under pressure to become more green. Moving past waste, water, and C02 reduction, they have begun searching for renewable energy sources, different forms of packaging, and increased efficiency overall.

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Logistics executives share their pain points heading into 2020 and the impact to their operations.

Logistics Management

The majority of respondents are manufacturers with domestic transportation networks, but that also operate globally.

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Air Products Opens Hydrogen Bus Fueling Station in California

NGT News

Air Products, a provider of hydrogen fueling and related technology and infrastructure, has opened the largest capacity hydrogen fueling station for transit buses in the country in Santa Ana, Calif., along with several project collaborators. The project collaborators are the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE), Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), California Air Resources […].

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Why Don’t More Consumers Care About Human Trafficking in the Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Brain

It’s been 20 years since passage of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000. Yet public awareness of human trafficking in global supply chains remains shockingly deficient.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Hapag-Lloyd presents its first quality promises and goals

Logistics Manager

Hapag-Lloyd has defined a set of ten quality promises that cater to the needs of its customers. The company has now unveiled the first three of these promises and related goals: fast booking response, timely and correct bill of lading, and accurate invoicing. The first three promises aim to ensure prompt and precise documentation as well as to optimise document traffic between Hapag-Lloyd and its customers – thereby enabling both parties to save time and money.

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Peterbilt Chooses Supplier of Electric Powertrains

NGT News

Peterbilt Motors Co. says they have entered into an agreement with Meritor, a Michigan-based manufacturer of automobile components for military suppliers, trucks and trailers, to be the non-exclusive supplier of electric powertrains for their heavy-duty Models 579EV and 520EV battery electric vehicles. “The opportunity to supply Peterbilt’s 579EV and 520EV with Meritor electric powertrains allows […].

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Port of Savannah Sets Calendar Year Record

Logistics Manager

The Port of Savannah moved 4.6 million twenty-foot equivalent container units in Calendar Year 2019, an increase of nearly 250,000 TEUs (5.6 percent) compared to the previous year, Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) Executive Director Griff Lynch said Tuesday. “This record-breaking accomplishment is thanks to a dedicated team of professionals including GPA and the International Longshoremen’s Association, our partners in trucking and rail, and those making important investments beyond our gates to ac

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Alliance AutoGas Boasts a Successful 2019

NGT News

Alliance AutoGas (AAG), an international network that provides propane autogas solutions to light-, medium- and heavy-duty fleets, says 2019 was a successful and productive year. By continuing the research and development of after-market vehicle conversion equipment, AAG obtained 37 certificates of conformity from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which cover 167 different vehicle types.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

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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DHL Supply Chain signs new contract with Sunseeker International Ltd

Logistics Manager

Transformation programme will future-proof Sunseeker’s operation on its journey to manufacturing excellence Around 80 colleagues will transfer to DHL Supply Chain, the global logistics leader Düsseldorf, 22 nd January 2020: DHL Supply Chain has signed a new five year contract to provide logistics services to Sunseeker International Limited , the Poole-based luxury yacht manufacturer, at a ceremony at the Düsseldorf Boat show.

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Advanced Logistics Technology Trends: A Look at the Cloud, Machine Learning, IoT, Blockchain & More

GlobalTranz

Advanced logistics technologies provide an opportunity to do more with less, improve the use of automation within the supply chain, learn from the mountain of data, and find ways to create more engaging experiences in a digital world. Plenty of newer technologies have taken the focal point, including the cloud, machine learning, the Internet of.read More.

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Port of Hamburg Announces Elbe Fairway Widening

Logistics Manager

The Port of Hamburg have announced that two segments of the fairway adjustment on the Lower and Outer Elbe related to widening have been completed. Since 29 January ships with a combined width of up to 98 metres can safely pass each other in the widened stretch of the Elbe immediately below the Hamburg state border known as the ‘passing box’. The permissible combined width had until now been 90 metres.

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The State of the TMS Market

MercuryGate

The state of the global transportation management system (TMS) market is changing. According to Marketers Media, the global TMS market will swell to more than $486.44 billion USD by 2027. This reflects a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.2% from 2018 to 2027. What’s most interesting about the rapid change in the market is […]. The post The State of the TMS Market appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

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.

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Hapag-Lloyd to Lower CO2 Emissions Using Biofuel

Logistics Manager

Hapag-Lloyd has announced they are bunkering “bio” to reduce the CO2 emissions generated by operating ships. One of its ships recently refuelled in Rotterdam with a new, eco-friendly biofuel. For the first time, the “Montreal Express” is being powered by so-called “B20” fuel, which consists of 80 percent low-sulphur fuel oil and 20 percent biodiesel based on cooking oils and fats that had previously been used in the food service/catering industry.

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Reviving a community of learning

UL EHS- Sustainability

The way humans learn has changed very little over the past 5,000 years. We still process information through stories and examples and learn best through a continuum of relatable experiences. What has dramatically changed, however, is our ability to understand various learning techniques and to implement them in meaningful ways. One of the most powerful learning levers we can activate is a sense of community.

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A Port in a Storm

World Food Programme Logistics

A port in a storm Caroline Teyssier is the go-to oracle of the Emergency Telecommunications Cluster Caroline Teyssier deployed to the Bahamas as ETC Coordinator for the Hurricane Dorian response. Photo: WFP/Elio Rujano Being deployed to the Caribbean may sound like a dream mission. But peering out of the window of the tiny helicopter as it attempted to land on Abaco island, the full horror on the ground shattered any illusions.