Tue.Jan 07, 2020

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What to Look For in Third-Party Logistics Service Providers

Food Logistics

The field of third party logistics service providers has grown fiercely competitive.

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The Four Seasons of Freight Shipping: What You Need to Know

Freight Center

The freight shipping industry changes throughout the year. Whether it is shifting economic market conditions like supply and demand or seasonal weather patterns impacting how shipping companies get moving, your supply chain will need to adapt to whatever comes its way as the year goes on. Luckily, we’re here to provide some insight on what to expect for each of the four seasons of freight shipping.

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Status of On-Demand Trucking

Kuebix

The U.S. transportation market is quickly ramping up technology-enhanced options to move products, goods and people in an effort to keep up with demand. Consumers are accustomed to free two-day shipping and detailed tracking information to follow their package every step of the way. Any business looking to fulfill these requirements should anticipate the need […].

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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

. Whether you are the CEO of an expanding corporation or the owner of a fledgling enterprise, its fortunes are subject to an undeniable truth. The success of your business links inextricably to the performance of your supply chain. If you want business success (and who doesn’t?), you have to make your supply chain successful too. Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

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?

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U.S. Boat Sales Continued to Cruise in 2019; No Slow Down Expected in 2020

Trans Global Auto Logistics

According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA ), boat sales in the US remained steady at 280 thousand units in 2019. That’s the second highest total since 2007—and experts don’t expect the trend to slow down anytime soon. “Sales in 2019 were nearly on par with the 11-year high we saw in 2018, even with some softening particularly in the freshwater fishing category, which we attribute to unseasonably cold and rainy weather in spring and early summer.

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Your Supply Chain Strategy & Best KPIs

Logistics Bureau

The topic I discussed from the recent seminar, 33 Sins, is supply chain strategy and KPI and how these things should link together. In this video, you may want to take a closer look at the Strategy Model Diagram and the Supply Chain Management Venn Diagram I prepared and feel free to let me know your thoughts on this subject by leaving your comments below.

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Non-manufacturing finishes 2020 with growth intact, reports ISM

Logistics Management

The index ISM uses to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI—was 55 in December (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth is occurring), which topped November’s reading by 1.1%.

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Pool Distribution Services for Confectionery Products

West Coast and California Logistics

Freight logistics professionals can learn something from Match.com - the dating service that links you with complimentary partners. In freight, the perfect match can cut your freight costs 8% to 10%. This happens when like shippers who lack the volume to ship in full truckloads utilize pool distribution services to combine their freight into lower-cost truckload moves.

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2020 Rate Outlook Webcast: Fortune Favors the Bold

Logistics Management

In this webinar, our team of experts share their insights on rate patterns in all the major transport modes and offer recommendations to help shippers prepare their freight transportation budget amidst all this uncertainty.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

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.

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‘Autonomy’ for whom? The independent owner-operator and tech skeptic featured in new film

Overdrive Online

In this Overdrive Radio edition, count Debbie Desiderato among technology skeptics when it comes to the choice our society is likely to be presented eventually in some form -- whether to fully accept high-speed vehicles on public roads without an operator capable of reason and judgment behind the wheel. In this Overdrive Radio edition, count Debbie Desiderato among technology skeptics when it comes to the choice our society is likely to be presented eventually in some form -- whether to fully ac

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MODEX 2020 Show Planner

Logistics Management

MODEX 2020 is ready to welcome more than 35,000 attendees and showcase a record number of exhibitors in an expanded space.

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ECS, IoTecha Debut New Version of LIVA EV Charger

NGT News

Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) and IoTecha Corp. have released the 80 A version of the LIVA smart AC electric vehicle charger, powered by IoTecha’s IoT.ON platform. The charger is bundled with IoT.ON Services, enabling features such as plug and charge, smart load management and predictive maintenance. “The LIVA charger, together with the IoT.ON platform, is […].

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National diesel average heads up to kick off 2020, reports EIA

Logistics Management

With a 1.0-cent increase, the national weekly diesel average came in at $3.079 per gallon, topping the week ending December 30 at $3.069.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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

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WorkWave PestPac Awarded Silver in Best in Biz Awards for Enterprise Solutions

WorkWave

Time To Read: 4 minutes. Holmdel, NJ – January 7, 2020 – WorkWave ® , a provider of cloud-based software solutions that support every stage of a service business’s lifecycle, today announces that WorkWave PestPac, its industry-leading pest control software solution, has been awarded Silver in this year’s Best in Biz Awards for Enterprise Product of the Year.

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Transportation Management Virtual Summit Roundup

Logistics Management

This year’s summit shows attendees how to kick their company’s digital transformation into overdrive in 2020.

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The man with a strategic plan for Iraq

World Food Programme Logistics

The man with a strategic plan A veteran of both policy and emergencies, Yasuyuki Misawa is upbeat about WFP Iraq’s new five-year outlook ‘Yasu’ (right) with colleagues. Photo: WFP/Photo Library Yasuyuki Misawa’s had a long and varied career with the World Food Programme (WFP). Growing up in Tokushima-ken on Shikoku?—?the smallest of Japan’s five main islands, near the huge Naruto whirlpools?

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[PODCAST] The State of Payments in Logistics & Trucking with Robin Gregg of CEO of RoadSync

GlobalTranz

Listen to “The State of Payments in Logistics” on Spreaker. Logistics Technology Resources The Move to LTL Digital Shipping: How New LTL Technologies & Processes are Changing the Shipping Game Download White Paper Using a TMS to Execute a Final Mile Strategy that Yields Desired Outcomes Download White Paper Inbound Logistics Technology: Using Technology to.read More.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024

Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.

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Capture 2020 vision with proactive attention to repair, operating and finance costs

Overdrive Online

"Successful owners throughout this past difficult year have an established business plan and operating procedures that enable them to be proactive with decision-making." Also: How one got out from under a budensome lease payment to take title to the truck and reduce fixed financing costs in the bargain.

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What Is LTL Freight Consolidation & Why Should You Use It?

GoShip Blog

When you’re choosing less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping mode, you think about saving freight costs. There are many different options to make LTL more cost-efficient, but one of the most working ways is LTL freight consolidation. The higher the shipment volume, the lower is the cost per shipment. Retailers and shippers use this strategy to combine or consolidate, smaller volumes of freight into bigger ones in order to reduce freight costs.

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Home City Award for Augsburg-based Automation Specialist

Logistics Business Magazine

Automation specialist BÖWE SYSTEC is celebrating the award of a ‘Quality – Made in Augsburg’ certificate by its home city. The award is presented to recipients who have contributed to the economic future of Augsburg through their creativity and innovation. Head of Human Resources at BÖWE SYSTEC, Stefan Kooss, accepted the award at a ceremony in the Prince’s Chamber at the City Hall from the Lord Mayor Dr Kurt Gribl and the Mayor Eva Weber.

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Discounters make gains as UK supermarket growth slows

247 Customs Broker

[og_img] Monday 23 December was the largest shopping day ever recorded in the UK, according to the latest figures from Kantar, when £798 million of… The post Discounters make gains as UK supermarket growth slows appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

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,

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Nord Drivesystems Latest Generation Products Heading for LogiMAT

Logistics Business Magazine

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS will be presenting intelligent drive systems and innovative solutions for intralogistics at LogiMAT in March. The latest energy efficient IE5+ synchronous motors, condition monitoring concepts and a mobile service tool for NORD drive systems are the most important topics, according to the company spokesperson. The standardised geared motor variants of the LogiDrive systems from NORD are specially designed for intralogistics, parcel logistics and airport technology and are parti

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New 1.44 million sq ft logistics park set for North West

247 Customs Broker

[og_img] Tritax Symmetry’s 134-acre Symmetry Park Wigan scheme has been recommended for approval at Wigan Council’s planning committee next week. The scheme on Junction 25… The post New 1.44 million sq ft logistics park set for North West appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Mobile Computing Distributor Varlink Signs Deal with Rugged Maker Durabook

Logistics Business Magazine

Mobile computing distributor Varlink has signed a partnership with Durabook deisgned to allow resellers to be competitive in the Rugged Tablet and Laptop markets in the UK. Durabook is the core brand of Twinhead International Corporation based in Taiwan. Founded in 1984, Twinhead has been a major supplier of computing devices for more than 35 years.

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‘Challenging” Christmas trading at Morrisons

247 Customs Broker

[og_img] Big four supermarket Morrisons said that its Christmas trading had been “challenging” with a 1.7% drop in sales, despite competitive pricing on key items.… The post ‘Challenging” Christmas trading at Morrisons appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

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.

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Fortna Releases Next-Gen Warehouse Execution Software

Logistics Business Magazine

Distribution specialist Fortna has released the next generation of its warehouse execution software platform, FortnaWES 2020 R1. Continuing its tradition of providing clients with a scalable, modular and flexible approach to solution design, this new release “optimizes advanced algorithms for dynamic picking and further supports labour-enhancing technologies such as AS/RS, Goods to Person and Autonomous Mobile Robots” New order fulfilment functionality includes enhanced capability on

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What makes a great ETA calculation ?

Shippeo

Key elements to achieve precision and accuracy in your ETA

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Returnable Container Developed for German Optician Chain

Logistics Business Magazine

In cooperation with Schoeller Allibert, Germany’s leading optician chain Apollo has developed a returnable container for delivery to its branches. The empty load carrier can be returned easily and cost-effectively, it says. The highlight of the new carrier is its new folding mechanism. The company says it will save up to 100 tons of cardboard waste and reduce its CO2 emissions by 96 percent in the long run.