Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Labor Day is over, which means the annual open enrollment period for health insurance and other benefits is just around the corner. Are you ready to ship out your benefits enrollment packages? Not so fast! Here are some last-minute pre-launch details you should take care of before you launch your sales campaigns. We’ve also included a few best practices to help make these tasks easier.

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

In a controversial move that almost certainly will rile up anti-truck safety advocates, the federal government is moving ahead with a three-year pilot program that will allow some under-21 drivers to work in interstate commerce. The move by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is not without some controversy. FMCSA released details of a 60-day public comment period on the Friday before Labor Day, the last major driving holiday of the summer.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Special thanks to Lars Jensen, CEO at Sea Intelligence Consulting and Zvi Schreiber, CEO of Freightos Group for their input and insights for this report. . Shipping containers are like scotch. . It’s hard to predict what demand will be like for products like these ahead of time. Just take a look at pricing fluctuations for Suntory’s Yamazaki 12 Year Old.

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Overdrive Online

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Once upon a time, an inspector was so engrossed by a logbook (just knowing he'd find something) that he neglected to notice he was standing atop a fire-ant mound. Likewise, so-called 'automatic negative thoughts' can be agents of self-defeating patterns. Here's how Clifford Petersen approaches them.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

A few weeks ago, I wrote about the ongoing convergence of 3PL and TMS business models. I also wrote about how transportation management systems (TMS) are becoming more popular than ever — not only among shippers, but also among other technology vendors and logistics service providers. The convergence of business models continues, as a couple. Read more The Convergence Continues (3PL, TMS, RTV Trends).

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Connected supply chain systems rely on the advancement of sensors, analytics, and real-time data to make informed decisions and reduce inefficiencies. This advanced supply chain, known as supply chain 4.0, says McKinsey & Company, includes “the application of the Internet of Things, the use of advanced robotics, and the application of advanced analytics of big.read More.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

For decades the world has remained in a comfort zone. Business models have been largely ‘analog’ in nature – reliant on cash transactions, human contact, and centralized office spaces. As we enter the world of ‘digital’ brought on by the COVID-19 Pandemic, the adoption of new technologies will change the world as we know it. Here […]. The post 8 Positive Technology Trends to Come out of COVID-19 appeared first on SYSPRO US.

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Food Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

These products advance and complement shippers’ existing TMS and WMS solutions, enabling seamless, efficient end-to-end freight management at enterprise scale.

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Uber Freight, a subsidiary of the ubiquitous, ride-sharing service Uber, whose proprietary app matches trucking companies with loads to haul, announced today that it had introduced two new products, as it expands into enterprise software, entitled Uber Freight Link and Uber Freight Enterprise.

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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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Loginext

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Are you a Fast Casual chain going online? Here are some tips from technology experts Online food delivery has been on an upward trend in the last few years and with the pandemic striking in 2020, the trend has skyrocketed. In a rather grim situation for people and businesses globally, some industries have got a […].

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

FTR reported that August preliminary North American Class 8 orders—at 20,500 units—came in 3% higher than July and were up 90% annually, with total units, for the last 12 months, at 177,000. ACT Research reported that August preliminary North American Class 8 orders—at 19,500 units—were off 4% compared to July and up 75% annually, in what it called an “easy” comparison.

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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

dynaCERT Inc., a company that manufactures and distributes carbon emission reduction technology for use with internal combustion engines, has agreed to equip diesel-powered vehicles of Woodstock, Ontario with the company’s HydraGEN technology to reduce carbon emissions and reduce fuel costs. Installations of this technology will commence in September on an initial selection of Woodstock’s fleet […].

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

What are the things that people get wrong in inventory? Deborah Dull , Supply Chain Expert, takes us to the three areas we often get wrong or forget. Forecast. ??? ??? Watch this video to learn more: Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our websites, why not check them out? Robobyrne: Sins In Inventory Management. Supply Chain Secrets: Why Supply Chain Inventory Should Matter to the Finance Pros.

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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.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

In the world of transportation logistics, there are a lot of interesting shipping requests. Ever heard of the show “Shipping Wars”? It was an entire series dedicated to the shipment of unusual things. The show followed independent truckers that would bid on loads that traditional carriers either could not or would not haul. All products need to get to their destination somehow, right?

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Automation was proceeding at a rapid pace in many factories and warehouses before the coronavirus pandemic hit. Now, however, concerns over worker health, the need for social distancing, and the relentless push for cost-cutting are accelerating the progress of robots for order fulfillment.

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Shipchain

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

By now, you’ve probably read up about our Mainnet launch and why it’s so important to our company and technology, and the blockchain community as a whole. It’s a massive milestone for us, and we are extremely proud of what we’ve built. We wanted to provide a little more info about staking and validating, as SHIP staking is crucial to the fullest and most decentralized functionality of the network.

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Airfreight Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo says that they are ready and able to transport vaccines if and when they become available for COVID-19. Since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, the air carrier says they have gradually rebuilt their network mainly for relief-related shipments. In recent months, they have mainly been operating on a cargo-only basis. They have been using their passenger aircraft for cargo charter purposes and have fully utilized their full-freighter fleet.

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

What's the point at which manufacturers decide to shift production from China and return it to the U.S.? Gregory Burkart, managing director and leader of the Site Selection & Incentives Advisory Practice of financial consultancy Duff & Phelps, offers some insight into the calculation.

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Logistics Manager

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

DSV has extended its participation in one of the largest innovation programs in the world – Plug and Play. The program matches start-ups with corporates to accelerate innovation for both. Luca Graf, head of the DSV Innovation Hub said: “We believe that the fastest way to find innovative solutions, test them out, and learn from others is through a network such as Plug and Play.

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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

GreenPower Motor Co. Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of zero-emissions electric-powered medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, has delivered Green Commuter’s next batch of 20 EV Stars. Green Commuter is a Los Angeles-based shared mobility company that provides zero-emissions solutions for vanpools, employee transportation and delivery vehicles.

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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.

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Logistics Manager

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company continues to expand and enhance its intra-Asia network by adding a new service and updating four existing services, starting week 30. These enhancements to our intra-Asia network offer direct connections and competitive transit times for Long Haul cargo from Greater China and South East Asia, as well as comprehensive port coverage between Indonesia, South China, Taiwan, Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand.

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Freight Center

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Small business operators are always looking for ways to make small business shipping easy and affordable. After all the challenges this year has thrown at us, looking toward the future may include making fundamental changes to your supply chain and shipping strategy that’ll help you save money, increase efficiencies and improve the customer experience.

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Logistics Manager

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Ocean Network Express ( ONE ) has announced a new shuttle service connecting two Far East Russian ports, Vladivostok and Vostochny to Pusan, South Korea. The new Korea Russia Express (KRX) service has been developed to strengthen the connection between Russia and Asia, enhancing connectivity from Russia to the rest of the world, through ONE’s global network.

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GoShip Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Flatbed shipping can offer many benefits over the other freight shipping types, especially if your cargo is of unusual shape or dimensions. Whether it’s a vehicle, heavy equipment, or another similar load, it will qualify best for flatbed shipping. However, there are some intricacies in flatbed shipping that you need to know before proceeding with transportation.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

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MercuryGate

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Leveraging Automation To Keep Product Moving Across Your Transportation Network Supply chain uncertainty remains the one certainty of logistics Automated functionality within a TMS enables more focused decision making, visibility, and proactive management. Yet, the wide-scale deployment of automation in supply chain processes remains elusive for many organizations.Learn more about: The benefits of supply chain […].

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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

It would be an understatement to say that 2020 has been a crazy year for the shipping industry. The COVID-19 outbreak that started early in the year is still affecting businesses and economies around the world with restrictive shipping regulations between countries. At the same time people are relying on online shopping more than ever to avoid unnecessary exposure with people.

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World Food Programme Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

‘My family was destroyed’: Flash floods devastate community in Afghanistan WFP provides support after unimaginable loss Hamid Agha at the site where his house once stood. He lost ten family members in flash floods. Photo: WFP/Wahidullah Amani When Hamid Agha returned to the site where his family’s house once stood in central Afghanistan, all he could see was a hill of mud.

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