Freight Center
AUGUST 25, 2020
If you’re are a small to medium-sized business owner or manager who is short on time and looking for ways to decrease your freight spend, make your customers happy, reduce transit times and improve your overall shipping strategy – we’ve got the solution! Depending on the type, size or amount of freight you’re shipping, the advantages of full truckload freight shipping could be exactly what you need.
Food Logistics
AUGUST 25, 2020
The safe handling of food in third-party logistics is an integral part of the operation. Today, 3PLs are using innovative technologies to do so.
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NGT News
AUGUST 25, 2020
Nuvve Corp., a San Diego-based green energy technology company, is providing complete solutions for school districts and utilities to deploy electric school buses that can provide significant benefits to the electric grid and help curb the need for utility providers to force rolling blackouts on their customers. During normal years, let alone in the midst […].
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
AUGUST 25, 2020
Over the past few months, the impact of the pandemic has left many organizations with no choice but to scale back operations or shut down completely. Other organizations have been in the fortunate position to pivot and reinvent their business model to remain relevant for the present. The key to survival however lies in the […]. The post How Manufacturers Can Pivot from Response to Reconceptualization appeared first on SYSPRO US.
Advertiser: GEP
The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 25, 2020
The need to better understand the effect of peak season on supply chain processes and technology remains paramount for freight management parties and resellers. As the world prepares for the upcoming peak season, uncertainty remains the one constant. Furthermore, supply chain and logistics providers around the globe are gearing up for an unprecedented strain on.read More.
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Logistics Management
AUGUST 25, 2020
The letter’s authors—Ronald Batory, FRA Administrator, Ann Begeman, STB Chairman, Martin Oberman, STB Vice Chairman, and Patrick Fuchs, STB Board Member—explained that the objective of the letter was to reemphasize the importance of safe, dependable rail service, at a time when the nation is focused on restoring jobs and economic recovery.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 25, 2020
Starbucks fans can now trace their coffee. And so can farmers, who will know for the first time where their beans end up.
Logistics Bureau
AUGUST 25, 2020
Mark Powell is not only an Independent Professional Director in the Supply Chain industry but also an old friend. This time, he will share some brilliant career tips. Watch the video below: Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our websites, why not check them out? Robobyrne: Tips for Getting a Job in Supply Chain Operations or Management.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 25, 2020
In the world of logistics, getting ready for peak shipping season usually means following historical demand patterns. But this year, uncertainty caused by COVID-19 is changing everything.
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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.
Blue Grace Logistics
AUGUST 25, 2020
Tender rejections cost shippers time and money, not to mention unending frustration. With capacity tightening, specifically for certain load types, tender rejection rates are on the rise , and shippers are under extra pressure to get freight where it’s going on time. Since tender rejection can raise load prices by nearly 15% , it’s in every shippers’ best interest to get to the bottom of rejected tender.
LandLink
AUGUST 25, 2020
It is expected the logistics industry will adopt self-driving vehicles much faster than most other industries. The primary concern for automated motorized vehicles is personal and property damage liability. Secure areas and minimal personnel minimize liability risks creating ideal conditions for an automated environment. Also, the grid design of a typical warehouse makes for generally simplified navigation of an automated forklift, for example.
Blue Grace Logistics
AUGUST 25, 2020
While brick and mortar stores haven’t died out completely, the pandemic hasn’t done them any favors. Not being able to leave the house due to COVID-19, many consumers are realizing that it’s not only easier to shop online for their household consumables, but that it’s preferable to having to run out to the store when the pantry starts running low. Whole Foods, for example, has done incredibly well, owing largely to its owner, Amazon.
GoShip Blog
AUGUST 25, 2020
When executed correctly, LTL freight shipping can be a cost-effective shipping option. However, shippers, especially new shippers in the industry, deal with a significant amount of discrepancy between estimated costs and actual costs. Sometimes, the extra costs can be frustratingly high and create a misunderstanding between shippers and carriers. The cause is due to the hidden costs of LTL shipping.
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
Logistics Manager
AUGUST 25, 2020
Streamlined One-Stop-Shop for In-port Customs Service Thai Connectivity Terminal , SCG and PSA Company have been cooperating with Thai Customs to support their customers – exporters, importers, and ocean carriers – by providing a one-stop service. This allows customers to perform customs clearance effortlessly and swiftly. “Thai customs have supported private companies to operate authorized ports and be able to manage import-export cargo, transshipment, and transit cargo, the same as government
Logistics Management
AUGUST 25, 2020
Falling 0.001-cents, the national diesel average, for the week of August 24, came in at $2.426 per gallon.
Magaya
AUGUST 25, 2020
Achieving success in the logistics business requires people, processes, and technology to interoperate flawlessly. If, at any time, you fall behind on any one of those three key points, your company is at risk.
Logistics Management
AUGUST 25, 2020
The company announced that it will hire 7,000 associates through the end of 2020 to meet demand fueled both by the peak holiday shopping season and the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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,
World Food Programme Logistics
AUGUST 25, 2020
A Cox’s Bazar local reflects on how the Rohingya refugee crisis has changed his community forever. The Rohingya response is bringing positive changes for the host community in Cox’s Bazar. Photo: WFP Time heals everything but horrific memories that change the course of one’s life can remain forever, simmering away under the surface. Three years after fleeing violence in Myanmar and this is what people in the Rohingya community in Cox’s Bazar tell me as they recall the bitter past, but despite ev
I.C.E. Transport
AUGUST 25, 2020
Say you need to move the machines from three shuttered US factories into a facility overseas. Or you’re providing several huge components needed to build an offshore oil rig. When you transport those items, that shipment is called heavy lift project cargo.
World Food Programme Logistics
AUGUST 25, 2020
Former combatants help lay seeds of peace Former combatants are encouraged by the regional government to join environmental protection activities. Photo: Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy The World Food Programme (WFP) has signed a deal with the regional government of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), targeting agricultural productivity and sustainable income-generating initiatives in the southern Philippines while helping rehabilitate former comba
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 25, 2020
Employee engagement hit a two-decade high last year in the United States. Here's how to keep it afloat through the pandemic.
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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.
Penske Move Ahead
AUGUST 25, 2020
With Tropical Storm Laura now upgraded to a hurricane, fleet operators in the Gulf Coast are encouraged to take steps now to brace for the storm's impact. Penske has tips and resources available to help truck fleet operators prepare for a hurricane and guidance on where to go in the event you need assistance after the storm. Tropical Storm Laura is expected to strengthen to a category 3 hurricane before making landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday in the Gulf Region.
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 25, 2020
Transaction volumes in the UK logistics industry have fallen by 50% in the second quarter of 2020, according to the latest report from national accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP. The ‘UK Logistics: Building Resistance’ report revealed that eight deals were completed from April to the end of June 2020 (16 in Q1 2020), with the overall half-year figure also down by a third compared to H1 2019.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 25, 2020
Tealbook Inc. recently announced that they are releasing a self-certification program and a Tier 2 supplier data reporting tool that will enable companies and suppliers to build, manage and participate in supplier diversity programs.
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 25, 2020
The current Covid-19 pandemic has provided a number of opportunities for businesses to rethink their processes and indeed has enabled some deep thinking time – a resource which can be in short supply during normal operation. Some projects which have been in the ‘slow cooker’ for a while can be exposed to a bit more heat, leading them to come to the boil faster than they would have otherwise.
Advertiser: GEP
How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 25, 2020
TEKLYNX International, a barcode and RFID labeling software developer and solutions provider, today announced their enhanced cloud-hosted printing solution, enabling secure barcode labeling printing without being tied to a local server.
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 25, 2020
Automated fulfilment specialist Cimcorp has received an order to automate the distribution of fresh produce for regional Spanish grocery retailer, Alimerka. Robotic systems at the company’s Lugo de Llanera distribution centre, just north of Oviedo, will serve all 173 of Alimerka’s stores across Northwest Spain, as well as another dozen or so customers of the group’s fresh produce distribution subsidiary, Codefrut.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 25, 2020
DT Research, a designer and manufacturer of purpose-built computing solutions for vertical markets, today announced the DT362GL and DT382GL, unique 6-inch and 8-inch rugged tablets running Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Enterprise with a built-in Common Access Card reader, 2D Barcode Scanner and Ultra High Frequency RFID reader.
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