Mon.Nov 02, 2020

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4 New Trends in Multimodal Transportation

GlobalTranz

Problems with the global supply chain are not new, but they are somewhat unprecedented at the level they have climbed to in 2020. The supply chain coronavirus issues have pushed the supply chain — and many suppliers — to their breaking point. Fortunately, there is time and opportunity for the supply chain to recover. With.read More. The post 4 New Trends in Multimodal Transportation appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Costly mismatch between supply and demand? Take our quiz for chemical companies and find ways to improve

AIMMS

Most chemical companies think they have a high sales and operation planning (S&OP) maturity, but do they really? Join us in testing the market! We thank our partners at ORTEC and especially Chemometrics specialist Bas Groothuis for co-developing this content. Cross-functional alignment is a complex challenge for chemical companies. Does this sound familiar to you?

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Is Walmart’s On-time In Full Program Fair?

Logistics Viewpoints

Walmart's OTIF mandate is getting stricter. Off the record, many of their smaller suppliers are complaining. But not all of them. Some of their mid-sized suppliers are in retail consolidation programs and are not getting fined for being late. The post Is Walmart’s On-time In Full Program Fair? appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Technology for Logistics: Why Implementations Fail

Supply Chain Brain

The adoption by logistics providers of modern-day technology is a case of applying digital solutions to an analog world.

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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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October manufacturing out output hits highest level in more than a year, reports ISM

Logistics Management

In its monthly Manufacturing Report on Business, ISM said that the report’s key metrics, the PMI, hit 59.3 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), which topped September’s 55.4 by 3.9%, while growing at a faster rate for the fifth consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the sixth consecutive month.

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Trucker Mike Sheffield channels coal country, CB riffing with ‘Hammer Down Again’ album

Overdrive Online

On Sheffield's new record, "you can almost smell the coal smoke coming from the chimney of his Coxton, Kentucky, homeplace," Long Haul Paul writes attendant to this "Faces of the Road" interview of the trucker-songwriter. The post Trucker Mike Sheffield channels coal country, CB riffing with 'Hammer Down Again' album first appeared on Overdrive.

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Supply Chain Election Issues (Insights from Indago Members)

Talking Logistics

The United States will hold elections tomorrow for President and members of Congress. Regardless of who wins, which issue/policy related to supply chain management should the government focus on improving first? We asked our Indago members that question last week, and by a wide margin, “Transportation Infrastructure” topped the list. “Although tariffs have impacted our.

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Businesses face new challenge in accommodating medical marijuana

Truck News

Canadian human rights laws provide that a worker who uses medical cannabis to treat a disability, and who is employed in a safety-sensitive workplace, is entitled to be accommodated by his or her employer to the point of undue hardship. Until recently, the case law provided that an employer can show undue hardship because there […].

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Ballard, AUDI Sign Agreements Regarding Fuel Cell Stacks for Vehicle Propulsion

NGT News

Ballard Power Systems, a developer and manufacturer of proton exchange membrane fuel cell products, has signed definitive agreements – in the form of amendments to the existing Technology Development Agreement and a Patent License Agreement – with AUDI AG expanding Ballard’s right to use the FCgen-HPS product, a high-performance, zero-emission, proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel […].

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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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3 Reasons Why the Post-COVID Era Will Help Freight Forwarders Increase Market Share

MTS Logistics

In 2020, we have seen the dips and surges of the container shipping market. While China and main Asian countries had been closing their plants back in March, the Western world has continued to consume. Later, this trend followed into Europe, next to North America and then South America. So, we see no supply in Asia, and when supply started there was no demand (in the U.S and EU.

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Volvo Group, Daimler Sign Binding Agreement for Fuel-Cell Joint Venture

NGT News

The Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG have signed a binding agreement for a joint venture to develop, produce and commercialize fuel-cell systems for use in heavy-duty trucks – as well as other applications. The partners aim to make the new company a competitive global manufacturer of fuel-cells, helping the world transition towards climate-neutral and […].

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VeriShip and Sifted Merge to Offer Predictive Analytics Platform for Logistics

Supply Chain Brain

VeriShip, a shipping expense optimization platform, announced a merger with Sifted, a provider of a data science-driven predictive logistics platform.

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Digitalizing your Supply Chain for Agility

Logistics Management

Learn to implement digital manufacturing into your supply chain, the benefits of digital manufacturing, and how to minimize the impact of economic and political changes.

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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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Epicor Announces Updates to Prophet 21 Digital ERP Solution for Distributors

Supply Chain Brain

Epicor Software Corporation, a global provider of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, recently announced the 2020.2 release of its Prophet 21 solution.

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Global supply chain managers report strong interest in SaaS solutions, notes Navis

Logistics Management

Pace of adoption may rapidly accelerate as supply chain managers focus on key benefits, including reduced total cost of ownership, simplifying complexities and minimizing downtimes Oakland, California-based Navis recently unveiled new survey findings that explore the strong, growing interest among customers in moving IT operations to the cloud.

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Turkish Cargo Named best European Air Cargo Brand – Logistics Business® Magazine

247 Customs Broker

2nd November 2020 Part of the national flag carrier Turkish Airlines, Turkish Cargo has been chosen as the best cargo brand in Europe and received… The post Turkish Cargo Named best European Air Cargo Brand – Logistics Business® Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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U.S. rail and intermodal volumes are mixed for week ending October 24, reports AAR

Logistics Management

Rail carloads—at 227,543—were off 6.5% annually, and intermodal containers and trailers——at 295,110—saw a 9.5% annual gain.

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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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New Hire at Interroll

247 Customs Broker

2nd November 2020 Interroll, a leading global provider of material handing solutions, is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Wilkinson to the UK subsidiary… The post New Hire at Interroll appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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The Premier RFP & Guide to Selecting the Best Freight Audit & Payment Provider for Your Business

Logistics Management

This guide will help you successfully navigate the selection process and ensure that your key product, functional, technical and resource requirements are documented in the selection process.

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Supply Chain Election Issues (Insights from Indago Members)

247 Customs Broker

The United States will hold elections tomorrow for President and members of Congress. Regardless of who wins, which issue/policy related to supply chain management should… The post Supply Chain Election Issues (Insights from Indago Members) appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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A New Approach to Primary Motor Freight

Logistics Management

Examine the true cost of annual transportation procurement and freight contracts, and how they fail to deliver on the promises of reliable service and lower, predictable costs.

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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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Anti-Reflective Coatings Market in Transportation and Logistics Industry 2020-2027

247 Customs Broker

Anti-Reflective Coatings Market – Global Industry Insights, Trends, Opportunity Analysis, 2020 – 2027 the new research from Coherent Market Insights has announced report offering you… The post Anti-Reflective Coatings Market in Transportation and Logistics Industry 2020-2027 appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Is Your Current Provider on the Magic Quadrant?

Logistics Management

When you orchestrate workflows across your entire ecosystem of partners, you can unite planning and execution to make decisions a reality. Meanwhile, analytics improve decision making, so you can also prevent disruptions.

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Guide for Social Distancing Identification

247 Customs Broker

2nd November 2020 COVID-19 has changed our lives in many ways – from shelter-in-place orders and face mask requirements, to businesses temporarily shutting their doors… The post Guide for Social Distancing Identification appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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ABC Companies, Lightning eMotors Partner on Electric-Repower Program

NGT News

ABC Companies, a provider to the motorcoach, transit and specialty passenger transportation market in the U.S. and Canada, says it is offering a motorcoach-diesel-to-electric-repower program for North American operators. Together with Lightning eMotors, a developer of zero-emission electric powertrains, the partners have created a five-step process for identifying, assessing and converting a wide range of […].

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Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability

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.

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Mapping and charting the growth of regional parcel carriers

247 Customs Broker

OnTrac is booked through peak season. The regional carrier headquartered near Phoenix started to see peak-level volumes in the spring, said Mark Magill, vice president… The post Mapping and charting the growth of regional parcel carriers appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Coop Denmark Awards Multi-Million Euro Service Contract

Logistics Business Magazine

Denmark’s largest retailer Coop has awarded a new service contract to Dematic. The work is to provide ongoing onsite support for warehouse automation systems at the retailer’s main distribution centre in Odense, Denmark. The Coop service contract now covers not just Dematic’s own Multishuttle tote storage system at the 65,000 m 2 distribution centre, but also the high-bay storage system and AutoStore installation.

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5 Effective Ways to Reduce Your Container Shipping Cost From China

247 Customs Broker

The FCL container shipping cost is a big expense when you import from China especially it continues to increase when affected by COV-19. Importers always… The post 5 Effective Ways to Reduce Your Container Shipping Cost From China appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.