SIPMM Professional Publications
OCTOBER 12, 2020
The impact of covid-19 has been largely felt across different sectors and not evenly spread. In fact the effect has been heterogeneous. The Covid-19 pandemic has infected millions of people around the globe and spread with alarming speed and bringing economic activity to a near-standstill. As a consequence the world of cargo has suffered losses […].
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 12, 2020
Many companies have a sales & operations planning process. If S&OP could be adhered to, it would maximize profitability. But it can't. Hexion is implementing a sale & operations EXECUTION process to improve agility while preserving profitability. The post Hexion is Blazing New Trails to Improved Profitability by Optimizing Agility appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
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SIPMM Professional Publications
OCTOBER 12, 2020
The Real-Time Location System (RTLS) incorporates technology that identifies and tracks the geographic location of objects and humans in real-time. Generally, RTLS is placed within a building or facility area. A wireless Real-Time Location System tag or badge are often attached to an object or worn by personnel, the signal transmitted from the tag is […].
Supply Chain and Logistics
OCTOBER 12, 2020
Here is an example of the adversarial approach to overbooking. Felixstowe has had serious problems handling cargo over the last several months. Port management is blaming it on everyone but themselves.
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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.
SIPMM Professional Publications
OCTOBER 12, 2020
Supplier innovation is one part of procurement’s managing supplier strategy. Procurement can use new digital technologies and systematic approaches to make a success of supplier innovation which is digitally manage a more complex supply chain and accelerate the performance of the strategic supplier. Connect and coordinate suppliers’ information ecosystem to delivers maximum flexibility, visibility, efficiency, […].
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SIPMM Professional Publications
OCTOBER 12, 2020
The future of big data is unshakable and clear. Technologies like Internet-of-Things, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and more are making their ways into our daily lives. Data analytics is the process of analysing structured and unstructured data sets to provide real-time information that can facilitate the healthcare decision making and to maximize the decision value in the supply […].
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 12, 2020
While the National Football League’s season is ostensibly on the brink of shuttering, due to the issues related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the game of political football inside the nation’s capital remain alive and well. That was made more than clear in late September, at the end of the fiscal year, when the White House signed a one-year continuing resolution for the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, the five-year federal surface transportation authorization, which was s
SIPMM Professional Publications
OCTOBER 12, 2020
The corporate gift industry has a specific needs which are different from a lot of industries. It’s main practise is creating a touchpoint with client, employees or any target audiences through the use of a gift. In its order cycles there are many factors that contribute to the overall qualities that customer are expecting. The […]. The post Crucial Factors for Last Mile Delivery of the Corporate Gifts Sector appeared first on SIPMM | Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Managem
WorkWave
OCTOBER 12, 2020
Time To Read: 3 minutes. WorkWave to highlight functionality that drives growth and profitability. Holmdel, N.J., – (October 12, 2020) – WorkWave , a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions that support every stage of a service business’s life cycle, is exhibiting at this year’s virtual PestWorld, showcasing the functionality it delivers to drive growth and profitability for businesses and to give them the competitive advantage they need to succeed. .
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
SIPMM Professional Publications
OCTOBER 12, 2020
Life Cycle Costing Acquisition is a process that acquires item or equipment from another organisation in legal and ethical manner that based on life cycle costing (LCC) i.e. whole cycle of item or equipment of its desired service life. This aspect is worth consideration as it is highly overlooked by stakeholders that may greatly impact […]. The post Procurement Considerations for Life Cycle Costing Acquisitions appeared first on SIPMM | Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Manag
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 12, 2020
The confluence of COVID-induced disruptions to supply chains and unpredictable trucking demand levels will mean sharply higher truckload rates well into 2021, a leading TL executive is predicting. Mark Rourke, president and CEO of Schneider, the nation’s second-largest truckload carrier, said the nation’s supply chains are in “a highly unique period” in our recent history.
MTS Logistics
OCTOBER 12, 2020
On a sunny Sunday afternoon, while I was jumping from one news feed to another, I saw an article about Mercy ships and the latest news about Global Mercy, which will be the world’s largest civilian hospital ship. She is still under construction in Xingang, China and she’s being planned to be ready in 2021. Mercy Ships’ blog states that “Over the next 50 years, it is estimated that more than 150,000 lives will be changed onboard the Global Mercy through surgery alone, and countless mo
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 12, 2020
Ware2Go, a UPS company offering on-demand fulfillment through an integrated tech platform for one- to two-day shipping, recently announced FulfillmentVu, a new technology platform with a combined warehouse management system, order management system and transportation management system.
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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.
20Cube Logistics
OCTOBER 12, 2020
Freight forwarders are responsible to ship consignment from one international destination to another, the consignment can be all sort of materials, from wood, clothing, to logs, flowers anything, even bulk liquid transportation. When it comes to bulk liquid, freight forwarders need to be extra careful with regards to containers used to leave any space for leak or damage.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 12, 2020
Today’s computers have the equivalent of human eyes, ears, mouths and limbs. Why not noses as well?
NGT News
OCTOBER 12, 2020
Return-It, a federally incorporated, not-for-profit, product stewardship corporation, has introduced Canada’s first-of-its-kind compressed natural gas (CNG) hybrid-electric compaction truck. In a pilot project launching this month, Return-It is beginning the decarbonization of its transportation fleet, which could reduce greenhouse gas emissions from beverage container recycling by up to 25% and reduce the number of transport […].
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 12, 2020
There are many ways that technology is launching the supply chain industry into the future. One of which is converting to automated freight management. Some of the technology behind this movement are robotics process automation, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, and software-as-a-service (SaaS). Of course, there are hundreds of technologies that power automated shipping.read More.
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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.
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 12, 2020
Linde Material Handling’s new stand-on trucks are offering robustness, ease of operation and wide variety of optional convenience and safety features. Anyone whose job involves positioning dozens of pallets on cramped truck loading areas or moving them back and forth between staging areas day in, day out is well aware that every inch counts. The narrower and more maneuverable the vehicle, the better.
247 Customs Broker
OCTOBER 12, 2020
GreenWhiteStar Acquisitions, which holds a 49% stake in Eddie Stobart Logistics, said the 3PL had returned to profitability despite a dip in turnover and widening… The post Eddie Stobart Logistics returns to profitability appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 12, 2020
From smart cartonization to last-mile delivery and beyond, supply chains offer fertile ground for new technologies to improve sustainability by trimming wasted fuel, materials and time.
247 Customs Broker
OCTOBER 12, 2020
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has facilitated trade between Vietnam and the rest of the world through its cargo flights to the country.… The post Emirates SkyCargo: 15 years of connecting exports from Vietnam to the world appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 12, 2020
A new ebook from Saddle Creek Logistics Services can be a valuable resource for companies seeking to establish a stronger presence online.
247 Customs Broker
OCTOBER 12, 2020
Eddie Stobart Logistics has returned to profitability and put its “past challenges” behind it, the… The post Eddie Stobart Logistics puts “past challenges behind it” as it returns to profitability appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Mazars Ledger
OCTOBER 12, 2020
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE October 20th, 2020 | 12:00 PM ET Description Navigating the Pandemic: Charting a Course for Tomorrow Mazars is… The post NAWC Water Summit appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.
247 Customs Broker
OCTOBER 12, 2020
Within Brucargo, the cargo division of Brussels Airport, the BRUcure Taskforce is taking the lead for the transport of the first COVID-19 vaccines. The long-standing… The post BRUcure launched by Brucargo appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
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
Mazars Ledger
OCTOBER 12, 2020
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE October 20th, 2020 | 12:00 PM ET Description Navigating the Pandemic: Charting a Course for Tomorrow Mazars is… The post NAWC Water Summit appeared first on The Ledger - Mazars USA.
Loginext
OCTOBER 12, 2020
SaaS is eating the world! Yes, that's what has been happening in the past few years and 2020 seems to be like the tipping point. In this post, we talk about a coffee subscription model and the trend it rides on.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 12, 2020
Faced with the double challenge of Brexit and COVID-19, U.K. supply chains are being thrown into disarray.
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