Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
As more Americans adopt healthier lifestyles, it’s a great time to be selling organic or natural products. According to the Organic Trade Association, annual U.S. sales of the former have now broken $50 billion , while the growth rate of these sales is outpacing general product sales by a ratio of nearly 3 to 1.
Commercial Carrier Journal
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
In January, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit upheld a $54.6 million judgment against Walmart and its private truck fleet for violations of California state minimum wage laws. In its formal opinion, the court emphasized that the language of Walmart’s policies as written in its driver pay manuals was a deciding factor in the ruling.
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Overdrive Online
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
As Mullen put it in his talk at last week's Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association event: "We understand drivers need the flexibility to be as safe as they can. It’s clear the rigid rules do not work. We’re going to go forward with a final regulation." Hear his full talk, annotated, in this edition of Overdrive Radio. As Mullen put it in his talk at last week's Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association event: "We understand drivers need the flexibility to be as safe as they can.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Transformational technologies can enable new revenue models that make field-service organizations stickier and more intimate with customers.
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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
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
In a move that was much anticipated by industry experts, the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have announced that they will “strengthen collaborative measures” in their San Pedro Bay cargo operations.
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Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Shelton, Conn.-based 3Gtms, said today it has acquired Pacejet, a Columbus, Ohio-based provider of enterprise, cloud-based multi-carrier shipping software. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Parade
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Hattiesburg, MS // Jones Logistics has announced they have built a custom integration to their existing toolstack which fully automates their carrier sales process. Now a ‘digital brokerage’, Jones can execute loads without any manual touches from their carrier sales team thanks to a custom configuration they developed using their logistics automation platform (Parade) and their TMS.
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Listen to “Shipping Rates for 2020:L What does the Crystal Ball Say?” on Spreaker. Freight Resources to Download A Guide to Maximize the Use of TMS Download White Paper Inbound Freight Costs: How Gaining Visibility Achieves Bottom Line Savings Download White Paper 2020 Strategic Freight Management Trends Download White Paper How to Realize The Substantial.read More.
Parade
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Artificial Intelligence in Missoula, Montana Greg Brown, VP Operations LineHaul Logistics Brown discusses what makes LineHaul Logistics unique, and why Parad.
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
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Clean Energy Fuels Corp., a provider of natural gas fuel and renewable natural gas (RNG) fuel for transportation in the U.S. and Canada, says it has partnered with the Natural Gas Vehicle Institute (NGVi) to offer TouchPoint, a comprehensive customer care resource that ensures fleet managers, supervisors and technicians receive optimal training and support for […].
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Freight pricing continues to change across the globe. According to Darren Dodson of Material Handling & Logistics, the state of e-commerce will drive the majority of freight rate changes as more than 8.6 billion packages will make their way to U.S. customers in 2020. Traditional demands of the supply chain market, including increased visibility, better.read More.
Logistics Bureau
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
The process to “agile” every part of your business: Articulate the goal. Think through some hypotheses about things you can do in a very short period of time (in two weeks). Define the measurement. Get into the habit that every couple of weeks cycling back looking at what you decided to do and unpacking what you learned at that time, in that period, so you can move quickly towards your goals.
Shipchain
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Food fraud has been a global problem for what feels like forever. It first came about as an attempt from dishonest individuals to make a profit, and since then has only increased in prevalence as lower-cost alternatives continue to be passed off as their high-value counterparts. Food fraud has now become a pressing issue in global supply chains, and it needs to be addressed as soon as possible. .
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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.
Parade
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
[link] Artificial Intelligence in Missoula, Montana. Greg Brown, VP Operations. LineHaul Logistics Brown discusses what makes LineHaul Logistics unique, and why Parade was the perfect partner to help them leverage automation for their brokerage.
Food Logistics
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
This new operation fills the hole left by United Warehousing’s exit from the market in the region.
Parade
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
[link] Artificial Intelligence in Missoula, Montana. Greg Brown, VP Operations. LineHaul Logistics Brown discusses what makes LineHaul Logistics unique, and why Parade was the perfect partner to help them leverage automation for their brokerage.
NGT News
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
BAE Systems, a company that specializes in electric propulsion, has been selected by Alexander Dennis Ltd. (ADL) and the Republic of Ireland’s National Transport Authority (NTA) to supply up to 600 electric power and propulsion systems for its new fleet of buses in Ireland. The selection includes an initial order for 100 systems. “The Series-ER […].
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Penske Move Ahead
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Bob Black is the new managing director for Penske Logistics in Mexico. His duties include operations oversight and leading business growth and development in Mexico. Black has been with the Penske Logistics organization for 20 years and has held a variety of supply chain operations leadership roles in the automotive, manufacturing, food, and furniture sectors.
GoShip Blog
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Why has the retail industry changed so much? Over recent decades, the retail industry has come a long way from mom and pop shops and department stores to AI-enabled online stores. The most drastic shifts that caused an evolution of retail happened because of the technology boom and changing customer demands. Economic and social forces are reshaping every industry in the world, and retail is not an exception.
World Food Programme Logistics
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Two World Food Programme (WFP) retailers from host and refugee communities in Kakuma, Kenya share common ground Manalio’s shop is contracted by WFP to serve refugees with cash-based assistance. WFP cash-based assistance injects about US 3.2 million into Kenya’s economy monthly. Photo: WFP/Kelly Stablein Manalio wakes when sunlight peeks through the tarp walls of her shelter in Kakuma refugee camp, Kenya.
MercuryGate
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Take a moment to think about usability within a Transportation Management System (TMS). Usability might not seem like a big issue, but what happens if TMS usability within a new platform your company has invested in makes it harder for employees to schedule freight? What happens if the TMS is cumbersome and takes five extra […]. The post Why TMS Usability Matters appeared first on MercuryGate International.
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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.
World Food Programme Logistics
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Nahi, a humanitarian working for a World Food Programme partner organization in northwest Syria, describes the situation as 948,000 people have been forced from their homes in the largest wave of displacement since December last year Eighty percent of the displaced in the northwest of Syria are women and children. Photo: WFP/photo library “If the conflict keeps going on like this, we will face a catastrophe.
Freight Center
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Going from parcel shipping to freight shipping for the first time may seem intimidating. Although you might be familiar with the standard practices of parcel shipping, your business could benefit from moving to less-than-truckload or LTL shipping. In general, parcel shipping is best for freight that is 150 pounds or less, fits in a smaller package and can be lifted without assistance.
World Food Programme Logistics
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
The World Food Programme is building on its cutting-edge responses to cylones Idai and Kenneth in Mozambique [link] In New York in 1997 Deep Blue, a chess-playing computer, made headlines after beating the then world chess champion Garry Kasparov?—?to whom it had lost a year earlier. The computer’s victory fuelled heated debates about ethics and human limits, but also inspired futuristic imaginings of robots taking over the world.
Coyote
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Coyote VP of Carrier Sales breaks down how shipper and carriers approach real-time shipment tracking, and discusses 4 ways carriers can use location data to improve their fleet.
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
World Food Programme Logistics
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
The drought in Zimbabwe is not only making food and water scarce — it is eroding hope itself Continue reading on World Food Programme Insight ».
Logistics Business Magazine
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Packaging company Kite Packaging has recently invested in 2 new MAN TGX 26.470 tractor units. Equipped with state-of-the-art on-board innovative systems designed to make journeys more economical, Kite’s latest addition to its fleet enhance safety and driver comfort and include high-specification driver sleeping cabs. The adaptive cruise control regulates the speed of the truck and the distance to the traffic ahead, relieving the pressure on the driver and increasing traffic safety.
247 Customs Broker
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
I write this leader within throwing distance of the Home Office… an institution which has hit the headlines all week. It’s made the logistics sector… The post Editor's Blog: Logistics needs to admit it has an EU national labour problem appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
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