GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Technology exists to make life easier. It also provides a potentially huge competitive advantage for companies that make the right investments. Logistics technologies are making a major impact on the productivity and competitiveness of warehousing and distribution companies. Here’s a look at how. GPS and Sensors for Freight Tracking Freight carriers and product distributors are.read More.
PINC
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Here are five ways going “digital” on the payment side helps make logistics processes more time- and cost-efficient for shippers. In a global marketplace that’s in constant flux, shippers are always looking for new ways to streamline their supply chains, improve logistics efficiency, and save money. Whether they’re trying to navigate tariff changes, stay ahead of changing customer preferences, or whittle down high transportation bills, shippers are using digital payment processes to eradicate pa
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Freight Center
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
The holidays are filled with joy, peace on Earth, awkward family parties and lots of eggnog. But businesses everywhere face challenges to meet their consumers’ high shipping expectations effectively this time of year. Supply chains need to be in tiptop shape to flow smoothly during the most wonderful (and busiest!) time of the year in logistics. 1. Have a Strategy.
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Truckmakers, safety and commercial technology companies are still looking for how to successfully jump from Level 2 to Level 4 automation.
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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.
AIMMS
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Supply chain software is changing. So should the purchasing process. . As someone who has worked in supply chain for over 20 years, I’m very familiar with Requests For Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs). It’s been the way to conduct a competitive tender since I can remember. RFIs tend to work well for certain industries (like government) or for purchasing equipment and industrial assets, bu t t hey often fall short in helping supply chain teams select a new software vendo
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Shipchain
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
If you work in supply chain and logistics, you’ve probably heard a thing or two about the growing talent gap. While the trucker shortage has been a hot topic of conversation during this last year, the industry is starting to realize that the talent gap extends far past just trucking. In fact, it’s becoming a pressing issue in just about every facet of supply chain management.
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Founder Tom Love thanks customers for paving the way with giveaways
Material Handling and Logistics
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Cobalt is an important ingredient in lithium-ion batteries, is mainly extracted in Congo, which last year produced more than two-thirds of the world’s cobalt.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
October shipments, at 1,047,257, were off 8.9% annually on a preliminary basis, which was far steeper than September’s 1.6% annual decline and the third quarter’s 0.2% gain. Containerized freight shipments in October rose 7.5 On a year-to-date basis through October, shipments are up 0.05%, at 10,301,352.
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
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
A blood supplier’s lifesaving fleet of vehicles received an efficiency infusion from a digital maintenance tool.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
The report, entitled “The Delivery Economy and The New Customer Experience,” was based on a blind survey of more than 750 consumers and a survey of 500 marketing executives, with project44 saying that there is a shift in expectations spurring the Delivery Economy, with consumers expecting “low-cost, fast and highly transparent delivery of goods––and irrevocably changing the customer experience.
AIMMS
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Supply chain software is changing. So should the purchasing process. . As someone who has worked in supply chain for over 20 years, I’m very familiar with Requests For Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs). It’s been the way to conduct a competitive tender since I can remember. RFIs tend to work well for certain industries (like government) or for purchasing equipment and industrial assets, bu t t hey often fall short in helping supply chain teams select a new software vendo
Parade
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Carrier intelligence and engagement leader grows platform to better serve mobile users and grow digital bookings from mobile. November 11, 2019 - San Francisco, CA // Parade, which creates big data and artificial intelligence solutions for transportation companies, today released another capability to help freight brokerages deliver a frictionless booking experience for their carriers.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Both companies are working to develop axles for new Fendt 900 Vario Series tractors.
Parade
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Carrier intelligence and engagement leader grows platform to better serve mobile users and grow digital bookings from mobile. November 11, 2019 - San Francisco, CA // Parade, which creates big data and artificial intelligence solutions for transportation companies, today released another capability to help freight brokerages deliver a frictionless booking experience for their carriers.
Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
"The small business owner-operator does have certain advantages navigating market disruptions. An example of this is when natural disasters hit communities it’s the independents who step up to fill the gap, aided and abetted by our ability to make decisions faster, react quickly, tighten our belts and trim unnecessary fixed cost.".
Parade
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Carrier intelligence and engagement leader grows platform to better serve mobile users and grow digital bookings from mobile. November 11, 2019 - San Francisco, CA // Parade, which creates big data and artificial intelligence solutions for transportation companies, today released another capability to help freight brokerages deliver a frictionless booking experience for their carriers.
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This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.
Material Handling and Logistics
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
The Tive Solo 5G tracker is a single-use and multi-use tracker that is 5G-enabled and supports 4G and 2G networks globally.
GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Listen to “Improving Trucking Marketing & How to Work with Industry Influencers” on Spreaker. Business and Marketing Resources Marketing Logistics Services: A Discussion on Getting Attention Online Listen to the Podcast Example of an Effective Transportation Management Case Study View Case Study How Industrial Companies Can Pivot to Inbound Organizations & Increase Customer Experience Listen.read More.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
The trade standoff between the U.S. and China has yet to seriously impact the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. But as neither side shows signs of backing down, and tariffs continue to be levied on virtually every segment, those sectors are preparing for a major supply-chain disruption.
Logistics Marketing Advisors
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
I was talking recently to my colleague Joe Lynch, who produces the Logistics of Logistics podcast. We got on the subject of marketing being a logistics company’s best sales person and Joe suggested “Let’s do a podcast on that.” So we did. Check out this recent episode of the Logistics of Logistics podcast. In the podcast, Joe and I discuss a range of problems related to logistics marketing: The way companies buy today is different, but logistics businesses have not yet evolved their marking and
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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.
UL EHS- Sustainability
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Avoidable audit findings sideline too many small and mid-size businesses (SMB) in the life sciences. As a result, critical product regulatory approvals can be jeopardized or delayed due to inconsistent or inadequate training activities and incomplete or error-ridden reporting. These same types of companies shared with me that they bypassed the addition of a learning management system (LMS) because of two key reasons: “We don’t have the budget for an enterprise system.
World Food Programme Logistics
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
New kitchens and improved hygiene After almost forty years, the World Food Programme formally handed over the financing and day-to-day management of school meals to the Government of Kenya last year. A moment to be proud of as it is one of the largest locally-procured and fully government-financed school feeding programmes on the African continent. A sustainable school feeding programme that incorporates nutritious and diet diverse meals linked to smallholder farmer production is a key strategy
MercuryGate
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
The post How to Maintain Cost Control Through Multi-Modal Shipping appeared first on MercuryGate International.
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Netherlands-based container handler specialist Copal is celebrating being nominated for a Logistica Award 2019. The Copal C2 container unloader, covered most recently in the May 2019 issue of Logistics Business on page 20 , is an automation solution for unloading containers with loosely loaded jute bags and boxes. The Container Unloader drives into the container and can pick up the load to the rear of the container with the help of a telescopic belt and specially developed grapples.
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
MercuryGate
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
The post Is it Possible to Fully Automate Shipping? appeared first on MercuryGate International.
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
The German Soccer Federation (Deutscher Fußball-Bund e.V., DFB) is to organise equipment supply for the national teams from its new logistics centre in Langen near Frankfurt/Main using the warehouse management system provided by PSI Logistics GmbH. PSIwms has been in use for administration and coordinating of picking and order processing since the beginning of September.
247 Customs Broker
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Flood stage on the Mississippi River is 30 feet. But this summer it was hitting levels over 40 feet, topping out at more than 45… The post This map is the first step to understanding risk in the food supply chain appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
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