As Online Purchases Surge, Logistics Workers Need Physical Support
Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 14, 2022
It’s already time to start planning for the biggest end-of-year logistics challenges.
Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 14, 2022
It’s already time to start planning for the biggest end-of-year logistics challenges.
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 14, 2022
The MetroSpeedy Story with Nancy Korayim. Nancy Korayim and Joe Lynch discuss the MetroSpeedy story. Nancy is the Founder and CEO of MetroSpeedy , a fast-growing, last-mile delivery company based in New York City. About Nancy Korayim. Nancy Korayim is the Founder and CEO of MetroSpeedy and has 20+ years of experience in management, financial advisory, insurance, sales and development.
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Talking Logistics
MARCH 14, 2022
Author’s Note: I was asked by Transporeon (a Talking Logistics sponsor) to look at what is happening in the European transportation market and they provided me with access to their Transporeon Insights market data for additional insights and perspective. I once again shared my commentary for this month in a brief Transporeon Journal video commentary.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 14, 2022
A year after a giant container ship got stuck in the Suez Canal for almost a week and disrupted global trade for months, another Evergreen Marine Corp. vessel has run aground.
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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?
NGT News
MARCH 14, 2022
President Biden and the U.S. Department of Transportation‘s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) have awarded $409.3 million in grants to 70 projects in 39 states to modernize and electrify America’s buses, make bus systems and routes more reliable, and improve their safety. The grants support modernizing and improving the most widespread form of transit in America […].
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NGT News
MARCH 14, 2022
GreenPower Motor Co. Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of zero-emission, electric-powered, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, has appointed the RWC Group as a dealer for GreenPower’s BEAST (Battery Electric Automotive School Transportation) school bus in the states of Arizona and Washington, and Clark County in Nevada with approximately 20,000 school buses in these regions.
Parade
MARCH 14, 2022
Vetting carriers is critical for freight brokerages. Nobody wants to find themselves in legal trouble, being held liable for damages because they sent a load with a carrier who wasn’t qualified to take it. The vetting process may start at onboarding, but it certainly doesn’t end there. Brokers must check in on a potential carrier’s credentials, compliance, , safety record , and more before they tender a load to the carrier, even legacy carriers that have already been onboarded, and even if they’
Now, That's Logistics
MARCH 14, 2022
As Canada’s largest port, the Port of Vancouver serves as a strategic gateway for the country’s supply chain and economic trade. The port not only connects Canadian businesses and consumers with a wide range of products that they use on a daily basis, but it also generates tax revenues and provides employment for the communities that surround it.
PLS Logistics
MARCH 14, 2022
A digital supply chain uses digital processes for logistics management. It is vital to understand because it could save your company money and time.
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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.
Shippeo
MARCH 14, 2022
Online learning has gradually replaced the standard ways to get information, and this trend has accelerated in the last two years amid the pandemic. Nowadays, we can’t afford to rely on offline learning alone; we need to prepare for uncertainty and switch to elearning as fast as possible. For an elearning website or app to […]. The post 7 Engaging eLearning Gamification Strategies apareció primero en Kotobee Blog.
MTS Logistics
MARCH 14, 2022
There is big news in the future of greener shipping this morning: Yara Birkeland , the world’s first electric and autonomous cargo ship, has landed. Due to the fight against climate change, there are great changes in many sectors. The maritime industry, which causes significant carbon emissions, is trying to keep up with this change. Now a big step has been taken in this regard.
Trinity Logistics
MARCH 14, 2022
Trinity Logistics is proud to recognize Hayley Dobson as one of the Women in Trucking Association’s (WIT) “Top Women to Watch in Transportation.” Dobson holds the title of Group Vice President at Trinity and has been with the company for 18 years. Each year, WIT’s editorial staff for Redefining the Road magazine recognizes these individuals for their career accomplishments over the past 12 to 18 months, and their efforts to promote gender diversity. “Despite the many challenges the last fe
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 14, 2022
SAVAR, a leading logistics company in Perú, has accepted delivery of a new Konecranes reach stacker for its Los Ferroles site N°50 at the Port of Callao, in the capital Lima. The order of the equipment, distributed and supported by Trex, a leading lifting solutions company in in Perú, was booked in August 2021 and started operation in December of the same year.
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 at MPEPS at UPV
MARCH 14, 2022
During the time I had the opportunity to take part in the workforce of supply chain in the health care industry, I was able to learn how enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and related technologies have acquired significant importance in the manufacturing strategy across a wide range of companies, but first of all, what is ERP? Well, according to ORACLE, Enterprise resource planning (ERP) refers to a type of software that organizations use to manage day-to-day business activities such as
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 14, 2022
The Combi-MR4 is a 4-wheel electric powered multidirectional reach-truck, which incorporates Combilift’s new Dynamic 360° steering, which provides rotation on each wheel, enabling seamless directional change of the truck while on the move. The system allows this extremely agile forklift to work in forward, sideward and crab steer mode, guaranteeing swift operation and excellent manoeuvrability.
FW Logsitcs
MARCH 14, 2022
With blast freezing you not only keep your perishable foods safe and secure, but you also reduce food waste. Learn more about the benefits of blast freezing and how it helps with long-term food preservation. How Does Blast Freezing Enhance Food Preservation? Do you ever wonder where your frozen food was stored before you purchased it? It was likely preserved using blast freezing technology.
Trux
MARCH 14, 2022
Think about all the ways technology makes your life easier. Whether you’re trying to find something to watch on TV or paying a bill, digital technology opens up possibilities and simplifies processes.
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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.
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 14, 2022
There are early signs of wood availability returning to established seasonal patterns, according to the Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) – although significant challenges in the market remain. The independent AFRY index reported the price of home-grown pallet timber decreased by a further 0.1% in February 2022. Historically, prices traditionally come down during Q1, before rising again as demand for fencing timber grows towards the summer – due to the series of powerful storm
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 14, 2022
Regardless of global supply chain problems, shoppers have little patience for retailers that can't keep up.
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 14, 2022
Miniclipper Logistics ’ founder Mick Masters has passed away at the age of 83 in the UK company’s 51st year. His death follows a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Masters founded the business in 1971 by responding to a newspaper advert in the Leighton Buzzard Observer for someone to develop their own parcel delivery service doing daily runs between Bedfordshire and London.
Penske Move Ahead
MARCH 14, 2022
The Women in Trucking Association (WIT) has named Penske’s Angela Tracy, Director of Enterprise Sales, to its 2022 list of Top Women to Watch in Transportation. Redefining the Road, the official magazine of WIT, publishes the list annually to celebrate female industry leaders for significant career accomplishments in the last year, as well as their commitment to advancing gender diversity in transportation.
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,
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 14, 2022
EcoVadis has given Toyota Material Handling Europe the highest possible rating, Platinum, for the third year running. The sustainability assessment body recognised Toyota Material Handling Europe’s exceptional performance and transparency across four key appraisal areas, including labour and human rights, environment, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
Penske Move Ahead
MARCH 14, 2022
“Black History Month is important to me because it celebrates and recognizes the huge contributions that Black women and men have made and how we continue to shape society today,” Nita Rodney, Branch Rental Manager, GA – Penske Truck Leasing. Nita Rodney, Branch Rental Manager “Black History Month is a month where we are able to celebrate our achievements – not only for us but for other people to learn where we came from and our history,” Sherina Fillus, Assistant Rental Manager, FL – Penske Tru
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 14, 2022
Eye4Storage has launched a new digital marketplace that matches businesses looking for storage and distribution facilities with warehousing operators around the world, a major advance at a time when warehousing vacancies in many markets are at an all-time low. Dubai-based Eye4Storage is a pioneer in developing tools for on-demand warehousing and warehouses for sale or rent.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 14, 2022
I interviewed Simon Hartley, the cofounder of Wumdrop. Wumdrop is a successful last mile logistics company in South Africa. What I took away from this conversation is the perseverance and the hubris, the need for flexibility and luck, and even the heartache and the joy, that are involved in creating a successful business. The following text has been edited.
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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.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MARCH 14, 2022
Food and beverage manufacturing and distribution companies usually operate on smaller margins than most organizations in other industries. It’s therefore important for these companies to understand all the costs associated with developing, producing, marketing, selling, and delivering products so they can be priced appropriately.? Unfortunately, a significant chunk of food and beverage companies’ raw materials are commodities, whose prices don’t just fluctuate from month to month but can change
CLX Logistics
MARCH 14, 2022
The main difference between transloading and intermodal shipping is that transloading consists of products transferred from one mode of transportation to another, compared to intermodal, where an entire shipping container is transferred. Transloading is often a required step of the shipping process but can also be leveraged strategically to reduce storage costs, speed up delivery times, and improve supply chain efficiency.
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 14, 2022
Fronius UK will be opening the doors to its Technology Centre in Milton Keynes to unveil the latest innovative charging technology on offer for intralogistics, as it hosts its fifth Open House on 18th and 19th May 2022. This is a real opportunity to explore the world of Fronius and to see up close the most recent advances in charging technology. Fronius has put together a wide variety of demonstrations across its range of products, solutions and applications and a programme of talks from special
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