Wed.May 10, 2023

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China is Moving to Mexico with Jorge Gonzalez Henrichsen

The Logistics of Logistics

Jorge Gonzalez Henrichsen and Joe Lynch discuss why China is moving to Mexico. Jorge is Co-CEO of The Nearshore Company , where he helps North American, European, and Asian manufacturing companies to successfully establish reliable manufacturing operations in Mexico. About Jorge Gonzalez Henrichsen Jorge Gonzalez Henrichsen is Co-CEO of The Nearshore Company, where he helps North American, European, and Asian manufacturing companies to successfully establish reliable manufacturing operations i

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Blue Yonder ICON: Preparing for a New Tomorrow

Logistics Viewpoints

I spent the better part of last week in Las Vegas, NV attending the Blue Yonder ICON customer conference. This was the first time I have attended a Blue Yonder conference in person since 2019, which feels like a lifetime ago. The conference certainly did not disappoint, as there were hundreds of sessions, interesting keynotes, and a private concert with Mr.

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Getting Started with AI in Supply Chain Management (Lessons from the Past)

Talking Logistics

As I highlighted last week in “Negotiating With A Chatbot: A Walmart Procurement Case Study,” despite all the hype surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI), relatively few companies are using AI in their supply chain or logistics operations today. Simply put, we’re still in the very early adopter stage. When it comes to adopting AI in supply. Read more The post Getting Started with AI in Supply Chain Management (Lessons from the Past) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Rail storage fee disputes – STB or FMC?

Supply Chain and Logistics

When containers go by rail to or from ports, we would expect that any detention or storage fees would fall under the Surface Transportation Board (STB) which governs rail traffic in the US.

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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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Demand forecasting in the new normal: Part 3

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

As supply chain operations continue to evolve rapidly, organisations continuously seek ways to leverage deep consumer insights by incorporating a wide range of variables in their demand planning process. In the previous post, we discussed how organisations have been utilizing additional tools to maintain effectiveness in their demand planning process.

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Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges in 2023

Supply Chain Brain

The priorities of supply chain managers are changing. The ultimate goal today is customer centricity.

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Jacksonville’s Jaxport Sets a Record for Its Largest Ship to Call After Upgrades

MTS Logistics

This week saw a big milestone set at the Port of Jacksonville (Jaxport) in Florida as the port saw its largest-ever ship to call. On Tuesday, the vessel One Stork called Jaxport, arriving at the port’s Blount Island terminal. The Jacksonville Port Authority announced that the cargo ship was the largest one to ever call the port, and as such, a new record was set there.

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Load Planning: Improve Your Processes with a TMS

Trinity Logistics

Optimized load planning is fundamental to improving your service and revenue. Could your company be wasting money on a logistics strategy that doesn’t work? Efficient load planning is more critical than ever and a key performance area for any supply chain. Ideally, you want to be able to move your product to your customers while maintaining desired service levels in the most efficient way.

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U.S. Supply Chain Professionals Saw Salaries Increase in 2022

Supply Chain Brain

The median salary for U.S.-based supply chain professionals rose to $98,570 in 2022, a 3% increase when compared to 2021.

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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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Air Shipment Visibility Enhanced by Solution

Logistics Business Magazine

Descartes Systems Group has announced that Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics division of Etihad Airways, has further automated air shipment cargo processes using Descartes’ next generation Internet of Things (IoT) Bluetooth® Low Energy solution, integrated with Jettainer’s unit load device (ULD) management services. The combined solutions expand Etihad Cargo’s ability to improve ground processes at cargo and ULD handling and to gain data-driven insights into the transport and ambient conditi

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DoL Photos Show Children Illegally Working in U.S. Slaughterhouse

Supply Chain Brain

In February, the labor department fined PSSI $1.5m for employing at least 102 children ages 13 to 17 across 13 meat-packing plants in eight states.

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The Ins and Outs of On-Demand Delivery: What It Is and How It Operates

Locus

Meet Sarah , a hardworking professional who returns home after a long day at work to an empty fridge. But fear not! She remembers her trusty on-demand delivery app for groceries. With a swift tap on her smartphone, Sarah embarks on an exciting shopping adventure. She scrolls through a selection of grocery stores, adding an assortment of items to her cart.

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Watch: How Will Supply Chains Be Impacted by Economic Uncertainty?

Supply Chain Brain

Andrea Sordi, lecturer in the Supply Chain Management Department of the University of Tennessee, discusses how retailers are transforming their supply chains in the face of a possible recession.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

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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Envase Webinar Series Recap: Track and Trace

Envase Technologies

How much time do your dispatchers spend tracking down containers each day? Knowing the where & when of containers shouldn’t be a cost center; it should be table stakes. What if — instead of jumping between windows, browsers and programs — you could trace containers from one screen? What if that screen was your TMS? For Profit Tools users, that is a reality.

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Taking Your Brand DTC: Building the Right Ecosystem

Ship Monk

You hear it everywhere. “Retail is dying! The future is ecommerce!” Some of the hype is actually true. Today’s consumers do expect to find their favorite brands online. They want to know where products are manufactured and what goes into them. They want to read reviews and they want to get the perfect fit, just like they would if they shopped in a store.

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The relevance of Big Data in Logistics

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Today we have a large amount of information and data. However, to get benefits from this data, the amount is not so important as the way in which it is managed. For this reason, we will talk about the importance of Big Data which, within logistics, has gained relevance to strategically optimize and make better decisions. What is meant by Big Data? When we talk about “big data” we refer to the access and storage of information in such quantity, volume, complexity or speed with which i

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New FourKites Capabilities Bolster Global Air Freight Visibility

Supply Chain Brain

FourKites launched several capabilities to bolster global air freight visibility including new dashboards, data comparison tools, split shipment features, booking functions and air shipment mechanisms.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

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.

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Logistical problems in the stock of microchips for the PS5

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Photo by FOX on Pexels.com The release of the PlayStation 5 was one of the most highly anticipated events in the gaming industry. However, the launch of the console was marred by logistic problems that have continued to impact its availability. The main issue has been the shortage of microchips, which has made it difficult for Sony to produce enough units to meet the high demand.

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Service by WorkWave’s Actionable Dashboards: Insights From Comfy Canine & Other Industry Experts

WorkWave

Time To Read: 3 minutes If you’re reading this article, you’re probably familiar with the concept of a dashboard. But we’d like to break it down even further to give you a sense of just how valuable they can be in your business. We also want to share a few highlights from our conversation with Johnathan Miller, the owner of Comfy Canine — a dog walking service in New Jersey.

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The Port of Valencia. The first of Spain and the fourth of Europe.

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

The aim of this post is to make the port of Valencia better known. Despite living in this city, many people are not aware of the importance of the port at European and world level. The port of Valencia is the largest port in Spain and one of the busiest in the Mediterranean, handling a significant amount of cargo traffic each year. The port is located on the eastern coast of Spain, and it serves as a vital gateway to Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.

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Europe Gas Extends Drop With Record Amounts of LNG Idling at Sea

Supply Chain Brain

Aggregated speed for the global LNG vessel fleet has declined, going from an average of about 14 knots for April in previous years, down to 13 knots in April 2023.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

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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Extra Power for Intensive Applications

Logistics Business Magazine

Clark has given the PPFXS20 electric low-lift truck with integrated operator platform a face-lift for intensive applications. In the process, the materials handling vehicles specialist has not only improved the ergonomics and user-friendliness of the truck, but also the performance: for particularly intensive operations, the low-lift trucks are now also available with lithium-ion technology.

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Macquarie Seeks Buyer for Ceres Terminals

Supply Chain Brain

Macquarie is looking for $1 billion for the business but strategic buyers in the shipping sector may be limited.

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Modular, Scalable Shuttle Warehouse: Upstream

Logistics Business Magazine

The GEBHARDT Intralogistics Group presents its latest product in storage systems: the ‘Upstream’ shuttle warehouse. The system convinces by virtue of its modularity, flexible scalability and high maintainability. The product novelty was to be seen for the first time at the LogiMAT in Stuttgart and inspired many interested people at the GEBHARDT booth.

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Investing in the Next Generation of Renewable Fuels

Women in Trucking

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

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

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Dock Shelter Manufacturing for European Customers

Logistics Business Magazine

Rite-Hite, one of the leading manufacturers of loading bay and health and safety equipment, is to start manufacturing the Eclipse Dock Shelter at its German facility in Volkmarsen, increasing availability, reducing delivery times and supply chain challenges, and providing a more sustainable option for its European customers. Providing a tight, consistent seal all the way up trailer sides, across the top, and at the corners, the Eclipse Dock Shelter blocks both light and seals gaps for a dark, en

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Revolutionize Your Parcel Shipping with Radius Courier: Convenience, Affordability, and Reliability in One Platform!

Radius Logistics

Unlocking the Potential of your business with Radius Courier Services Current customers of Radius Logistics might be familiar with our expertise in transportation and logistics, but did you know that we also offer a highly convenient and affordable courier service for your domestic and international parcel shipping needs? Radius Courier connects you with competitive rates and delivery times from a wide range of courier companies, giving you the best options at prices you might not otherwise acce