Freight Center
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Even if you’ve been working hard to stay ahead of the small business holiday shipping game, you still might want some eleventh-hour shipping tips to push your shipping into overdrive. We’ve pulled together a few last-minute small business holiday shipping tips so you can keep focused and be successful during the busiest shipping time of the year.
Blue Grace Logistics
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments can be a perfect augment to your shipping abilities, especially when you don’t have enough freight to send a full truckload but don’t want to delay a shipment. However, as with anything, the more moving parts you have, the more opportunities you have for things to go wrong. The bad news is, LTL mistakes are pretty common, and those mistakes can add up quickly, eroding your shipping budget.
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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
DECEMBER 15, 2020
If you’ve ever watched Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, you may have noticed that Santa didn’t do his own fulfillment. He relied on elves to do most of the picking, packaging and loading. South of the North Pole, our eCommerce driven economy also relies on an army of unsung fulfillment professionals who are working extra-hard to get your orders out the door.
Kuebix
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Supply chains throughout the U.S. are feeling the impact of massive disruptions in their logistics operations brought on by the pandemic. Manufacturing, transporting and storing products while meeting new rules and regulations regarding health is a lot for companies to handle. These best practices to prevent the spread of Covid-19 are subject to change as […].
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Kevin Beasley, Chief Information Office with VAI, discusses the challenge that food producers, distributors and retailers face in achieving the level of supply-chain visibility that allows them to act quickly and precisely in the event of a product recall.
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Truck News
DECEMBER 15, 2020
The new year will bring important changes to the Canada Labour Code. Come Jan. 1, 2021, employers will need to ensure they maintain compliance with new Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations. Part of ensuring compliance involves adequately and clearly communicating the regulatory changes to employees. This entails adhering to HR best practices of being transparent […].
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 15, 2020
GlobalTranz's Tyndall told LM about myriad aspects of COVID-19 vaccine distribution, including: the impact on truckload capacity, vertical market disruption, and the cold chain, among other topics.
FLS Transport
DECEMBER 15, 2020
The Top 7 Stories in Freight. Here’s what’s happening this week: Carriers throw money at driver shortage but its a short-term fix 90% of a company’s disruption is in the supply chain Trucks to play a major role in COVID-19 vaccine distribution Market cools before final push as tender rejections fall 11% Lock down continues as U.S.- Canada border stays closed till Jan 21 Carriers own the rate power and will drive prices into new year Holy smokes: 46K drivers flagged for drug
MercuryGate
DECEMBER 15, 2020
The freight transportation and logistics market continues to undergo annual disruptions. Many of these changes […]. The post Digital Freight Matching + TMS = Automation Power to Secure Capacity and Reduce Total Costs appeared first on MercuryGate International.
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
NGT News
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. says it has new and extended contracts for more than 58 million gallons of Redeem renewable natural gas (RNG) to accommodate the continued demand for sustainable fuel from key business segments including heavy-duty trucking, solid waste and public transit. “Our customers have continued to operate their essential businesses at a very […].
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 15, 2020
The vast majority of the world’s largest transport companies, including General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co. and British Airways owner IAG SA, are taking insufficient action to limit global warming to within 2 degrees Celsius.
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 15, 2020
The reworking of supply chains has a simple purpose of fitting the new world economy’s needs and demands. And freight data sharing platforms had already started before the mess of 2020 began. Additionally, the shift towards digital media and reinvented processes of global supply chains continues still today. Supply chain evolution is highly focused on.read More.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 15, 2020
OEMs won’t experience the full benefits of Industry 4.0, including hyper-efficient inventory management, lower warehousing costs and better customer experience, unless they fully optimize their supply chains.
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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.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 15, 2020
The October reading—at 131.7—was up 0.1% compared to September, up sequentially for the second straight month, and was down 4.5% compared to October 2019. The October reading is 6.9% below the all-time high of 141.5 recorded in August 2019.
NGT News
DECEMBER 15, 2020
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) say motorists on Connecticut’s interstate highways (I-84, I-91, I-95 and I-395) will now see new signage posted to identify the state’s alternative fuel corridors (AFCs). The new signs delineate the start and end points of the federally-designated corridors and […].
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 15, 2020
POLA said it handled 889,746 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEU), in November, which marked a 22.1% annual increase, and POLA November volume—at 783,523 TEU—increased 30.6% annually, with this tally marking its best November on record, paced by the retail holiday rush and a surge in personal protective equipment (PPE).
West Coast and California Logistics
DECEMBER 15, 2020
If you’re a fan of chocolate (and who isn’t), chances are you’re very familiar with Lindt & Sprüngli. The renowned chocolatier has been in business since 1845, serving chocolate lovers all over the globe. A few years ago, they turned to Weber Logistics to provide a variety of refrigerated transport services in a very specific part of the globe – the U.S.
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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.
Logistics Bureau
DECEMBER 15, 2020
This season marks a giving of gifts and expressing our best wishes and gratitude to others. As you may know, giving to those less fortunate is deeply embedded into how we do things here at Logistics Bureau and we integrate giving into all our business transactions. This is through our Partnership with the Buy One Give One (B1G1) organisation. So, as we did last year, instead of sending greetings cards, we’d like to make a small charitable donation on your behalf.
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 15, 2020
AutoGuide Mobile Robots , a leading manufacturer of high-payload autonomous mobile robot (AMR) systems, today announced the opening of a new European office. The office in Munich supports sales, service and support, as well as deployment and training, throughout greater Europe. Local staff will work closely with its European system integrators to meet increasing demand for AutoGuide’s innovative autonomous mobile robots.
GoShip Blog
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Setting a transportation budget for 2021 seems like a daunting task after the roller coaster that was 2020. While many companies will surely keep their budgets low, logistics and transportation experts anticipate a rise in short-term contracts, extending existing agreements, and early planning. What are 3 key things to consider when planning your transportation budget in 2021?
NGT News
DECEMBER 15, 2020
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has approved $28 million in Air Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) funding to support two statewide incentive programs aimed at bringing the cleanest vehicle technologies to low-income and underserved communities. These vehicle-purchase incentive programs help businesses and individuals make the switch to clean vehicles and help grow the market for […].
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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
DECEMBER 15, 2020
In the final days of the transition period before Brexit and after 10 months of challenging supply chain conditions due to Coronavirus, The Port of Tyne in the UK has a clear message to shipping providers, cargo owners and freight forwarders. “We’re fully open, there’s no congestion, goods are moving freely in and out of the port and we are doing everything we can to help ports in the south east of the UK.
FreightWaves SONAR
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Carriers and transportation experts are always looking for ways to cut costs and maximize spending. Let’s face it. Everyone wants lower overhead. But more analyses are a hard-sell for busy logistics managers. According to Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez , “Transportation professionals are so consumed with managing immediate needs that it’s often difficult for them to step back and consider longer term strategic objectives.
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 15, 2020
A new electric truck in the 3.5 to 5-tonne sector promises efficient results both indoors and outdoors. Paul Hamblin hears about it. “A bit of colour in your workplace routine, which can sometimes be autumnal grey,” said Gerald Strugg, STILL GmbH Product Manager, E-trucks. Via a slick online press conference, he was referring to the latest model of the STILL RX 60 electric forklift, an eye-catching all-rounder which offers what has been a tricky deliverable in the electric space, a truck markete
3PL Insights
DECEMBER 15, 2020
MELVINDALE, Mich. , Dec. 15, 2020— Evans Distribution Systems, a provider of third-party logistics and supply chain solutions, has earned another ISO 9001:2015 certification for its fifth facility located on Huron River Drive in Romulus, Mich. The ISO 9001:2015 certification is the leading industry standard for quality management. The standard is intended to improve a company’s customer focus, continual improvement, and high-quality products and services.
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
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT), has been named winner of the 2020 Sustainability Award at the 17th Annual Seatrade Maritime Awards, Middle East, Indian Subcontinent & Africa, hosted virtually from Dubai. RSGT was selected in recognition of “the exceptional initiative that supports sustainable maritime commerce” by the judging panel of independent industry experts. “We are very proud to have been selected by our peers for this award,” stated RSGT CEO Jens Floe, who ad
3PL Insights
DECEMBER 15, 2020
The temperature is dropping, and snow is on the way. Winter can bring new safety hazards, and it’s important to take extra precautions with the cold weather. Here are a few tips on improving the health and warehouse winter safety for employees this winter. Dress Appropriately. Warehouses can be difficult to keep warm when associates need to load and unload trucks.
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Paul Roehricht, UK strategic account manager for Brandsafe , considers the critical role aftersales care and partnership plays in delivering the highest standards of safety and protection in the warehouse and logistics environment. It should really go without saying that taking care of your customers once you have provided and installed products is best practice and the number one priority for any supplier.
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