Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Over the past two years, the growth of eCommerce has created more demand – inside and outside the US. But the pandemic has also made it harder to ship goods across borders. To address international eCommerce shipping challenges, many online retailers have turned to third-party logistics providers (3PLs) for help navigating the intricacies of international order fulfillment.
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2021
“Businesses have put in place new supply chain strategies and established partnerships with logistics providers that can help them manage through this volatile environment.”.
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Supply Chain and Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2021
It’s not going to be easy to sue a carrier for delays and blanked sailings. But whatever your taste, you have to document everything. The author, a lawyer, points to many types of documentation required to substantiate your claim.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 7, 2021
The unprecedented cargo logjams off the southern California coast wreaking havoc on supply chains show no signs of waning. Just two days before Thanksgiving, FreightWaves reported an “all-time-high 93 ships” were waiting there. Workforce shortages and other challenges abound throughout all transportation sectors, and while this may revitalize investments in localized manufacturing, expanded warehousing to hold more inventory, and other efforts, these changes do not solve today’s issues.
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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.
NGT News
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Xos Inc., a manufacturer of fully electric Class 5 to Class 8 commercial vehicles, is partnering with Austell, Ga.-based Yancey Bros. Co., a Caterpillar dealer, to distribute Xos vehicles across the state of Georgia. “We’re thrilled to have found a strong dealership partner in Yancey to bring Xos vehicles to Georgia,” says Jessica Savage, director […].
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Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2021
According to new research, 16% of organizations are mandating vaccination – a significant increase from the 2% of companies that reported mandating vaccination in January 2021.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 7, 2021
The report, entitled “Industrial Occupiers Experiencing Sticker Shock at Lease Expiration,” pointed to how robust demand and new construction delays have reduced the industrial vacancy rate down to 3.6% in the third quarter, whereas annual rent growth increase a record-high 10.4%. And it also highlighted how occupiers inking five-year leases back in 2016, with an average 3% rent increase, are now seeing net increases of 25%, while making decisions on new occupancy.
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2021
"The bulk of the recent upturn in U.S. inflation has been driven primarily by supply chain bottlenecks and low levels of inventories, but high labor costs are often passed on to consumers and are considered a precursor of broader inflation,” said NRF.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 7, 2021
With a 4.6-cent decrease, the national average came in at $3.674 per gallon, following a $0.004-cent decrease, to $3.729, for the week of November 29, and a $0.001-cent decrease, to $3.724, for the week of November 22.
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
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2021
An in-depth look at the top challenges facing today’s warehouse operations and the benefits companies gain from digitalizing their forklifts and material handling equipment.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 7, 2021
An Amazon Web Services outage wreaked havoc on the e-commerce giant’s delivery operation, preventing drivers from getting routes or packages and shutting down communication between Amazon and the thousands of drivers it relies on.
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Robotics and automated solutions are key to supporting DCs’ higher production volumes and maximizing operational productivity.
Shipping and Freight Resource
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Export containers are building up not just in the ports of LA/LB but at many major ports globally. Dozens of ships are slow steaming way off the coast of Southern California and 37 container ships are currently waiting in the immediate vicinity to unload at San Pedro Bay ports, as container dwell times begin to rise again. Export containers are arriving at major ports long before their actual sailing date, and taking twice as long to leave the port as import containers.
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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.
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2021
A recent study showed that 74% say they are comfortable being employed by a business at which some coworkers have nonviolent criminal records.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Taking steps to further expand its United States less-than-truckload (LTL) operations, Phoenix-based national truckload carrier Knight-Swift announced yesterday it has acquired 100% of RAC MME Holdings LLC, which is better known in trucking circles as MME (with the brand names Midwest Motor Express Inc. and also Midnite Express Inc.).
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2021
China continues to lead in share of total U.S. imports, but India, with grow of 76.1% year-over-year and Vietnam, with growth of 52.4%.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Citing “a combined 37% decline of aging cargo on the docks,” the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and the Port of Long Beach (POLB) said this week that they are again postponing the implementation date for their ocean carrier Container Dwell Fee, which will not be considered before Friday December 13.
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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
DECEMBER 7, 2021
A retrospective look back at the immediate aftermath of the September 11 attacks and how the U.S. supply chain reacted and responded.
NGT News
DECEMBER 7, 2021
bp has acquired AMPLY Power, an electric vehicle charging and energy management provider for fleets that operate trucks, transit and school buses, vans and light-duty vehicles. “bp is aiming to speed up electrification in the fast-growing fleet segment, which is key to lowering emissions from the transport sector,” says Richard Bartlett, senior vice president, future […].
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Jeff Christensen, vice president of product with Seegrid, talks about how users of autonomous mobile robots can combine the units with analytics capabilities, to see, measure and improve material flow in the warehouse.
NGT News
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Electric propulsion company BAE Systems is collaborating with Meritor Inc., a supplier of electric powertrain technology, to offer technology solutions for heavy-duty platforms in the industrial and defense vehicle markets. “Combining the work of BAE Systems and Meritor Inc. will bring together the complimentary capabilities, strengths, and resources of two industry-leading companies,” says Steve Trichka, […].
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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
DECEMBER 7, 2021
The House passed legislation Wednesday that provides the first major update of U.S. international ocean-shipping laws in more than two decades as the nation grapples with bottlenecks at its ports that are crimping supply chains.
NGT News
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Merge Electric Fleet Solutions, a fleet electrification services and finance company, has closed a Series A funding round led by strategic investor Pickering Energy Partners (PEP). Merge will use the funding to accelerate team expansion and broaden its electrification services offerings to additional fleet segments. The Merge founding team, led by CEO Glen Stancil, brings […].
Logistics Bureau
DECEMBER 7, 2021
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NGT News
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Toyota Motor North America is building a $1.29 billion electric vehicle (EV) battery production facility at the 1,825-acre Greensboro-Randolph Megasite. The new venture company will be known as Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina (TBMNC), and will be led by a new venture between Toyota and Toyota Tsusho Corp., the trading arm of the Toyota Group. […].
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
Now, That's Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Having successfully managed one of the largest liquid natural gas (LNG) projects over a 3-year span, DB Schenker Peru has positioned itself as a top logistics provider for companies that need to move large and heavy products and oversized cargo worldwide. Working with a vast network of transportation, security, insurance and other vital partners, DB Schenker has mastered the management of extremely complex projects in Peru.
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2021
A survey from Grant Thornton found that 17% of CFOs see ESG as a fundamental driver of financial success.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 7, 2021
More than 80% of Americans feel strongly about shopping for products that are ethically and sustainably sourced, research shows.
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