Mon.Mar 09, 2020

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Ghost Victories – an excerpt from Upstream by Dan Heath

The Lean Thinker

The link to the image takes you to the Amazon listing for the book. If you happen to order it, I get a small kickback, no cost to you, Just FYI. Dan Heath has just published a new book, Upstream : The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen. I just got the book, and am reading it now. I think there is going to be a lot of good material to discuss here.

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Start Planning for the Coronavirus Now! 20 Things to Keep in Mind

Logistics Viewpoints

Start making your contingency plans for coronavirus immediately. Here are 20 things to keep in mind. The post Start Planning for the Coronavirus Now! 20 Things to Keep in Mind appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Trends in Last-Mile for 2020

GlobalTranz

Take a moment to think about the state of last-mile logistics in the last year. An argument does exist for the continued support of last-mile innovation and a relentless push to build better customer experiences within the final mile. Unfortunately, supply chain professionals can get so wrapped up in the logistics of the final mile,read More. The post Trends in Last-Mile for 2020 appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Port Tracker report continues to highlight impact of coronavirus on U.S.-bound imports

Logistics Management

Given how the coronavirus continues to spread, the subsequent impact on global shipping operations is expected to be longer, larger, and more lasting than was first thought, coupled with factory shutdowns and travel restrictions in China affecting production according to the most recent edition of the Port Tracker report issued today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and maritime consultancy Hackett Associates.

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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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How Technology Helps Freight Brokers Remain Competitive in the Market

Talking Logistics

Technology is playing a growing role across the transportation management landscape, especially in the third-party logistics (3PL) and freight brokerage markets. On the one hand, you can argue that technology is disrupting the status quo. On the other hand, you can argue that it’s helping to level the playing field. How is technology helping brokers, Read more How Technology Helps Freight Brokers Remain Competitive in the Market.

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Walmart’s press to expand fleet by 500 drivers means tough competition in recruiting — and business

Commercial Carrier Journal

More than continuing to move its trucking business in house and away from for-hire fleets, Walmart also is a daunting competitor in the driver recruiting space.

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The ILWU and PMA Team Up on Virus Concerns

Logistics Management

West Coast ports are the leading gateway for the movement of cargo from Asia to the United States, however, over the past six weeks, operations at the ports have been increasingly impacted by the reduction of cargo flow from Asia as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

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Coronavirus: Considerations for an Emergency Supply-Chain Response Plan

Supply Chain Brain

As the outbreak continues to develop, manufacturers should consider actions to mitigate risk and prepare for how they’ll deal with material shortages and other disruptions.

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XPO Logistics is set to acquire Kuehne + Nagel’s United Kingdom-based contract logistics operations

Logistics Management

XPO officials said that Kuehne + Nagel’s U.K. contract logistics operations include various services, including: inbound and outbound distribution; reverse logistics management, and inventory management. For 2019, Kuehne + Nagel’s U.K. contract logistics operations took in around $500 million (EUR) from the beverage, technology and e-commerce, and food service verticals.

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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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Will Robots Destroy the Gig Economy?

Supply Chain Brain

Many worry that the much-ballyhooed gig economy is merely a stepping stone to a time when all of those jobs will be performed by robots. But don’t tell that to Brett Helling.

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BC Transit to Receive More CNG-Powered Buses

NGT News

BC Transit Corp. has placed an order with New Flyer Industries Canada for 17 compressed natural gas (CNG) Xcelsior 40-foot heavy-duty transit buses. This order follows BC Transit’s purchase of 68 CNG buses in August 2019. CNG-powered engines emit 90% less nitrogen oxide than diesel engines and meet particulate matter levels without the need of […].

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State of Parcel Express & Last-Mile Logistics

Logistics Management

In this webcast, our panel will provide a comprehensive update on the current state of parcel express and last-mile logistics markets and how shippers provide and in-depth look at things shippers are up against need to focus on. step up their games when it comes to how they approach rate and pricing negotiations.

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IDTechEx Publishes Report on Lithium-Ion Supply Chain

NGT News

Historically, growth in the li-ion battery (LIB) market has been due to consumer electronics. Moving forward, LIB demand will be driven by growth in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, which has grown steadily over the last 10 years. The potential impact of material price volatility is discussed in IDTechEx‘s report ‘The Li-ion Battery Supply Chain 2020-2030.’ […].

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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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Precautions to take against loss due to abandoned cargo

Shipping and Freight Resource

Abandoned cargo could be quite stressful for shipping lines, shippers, port authorities and forwarders alike and is considered to be a big headache for everyone concerned. When a cargo is abandoned it causes severe financial losses to all parties concerned – seller, buyer, shipping line, freight forwarder, transporters, banks, Government etc etc.

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MOL Announces Joint Research on Digital Twin Model for the Main Engine of Vessels

Logistics Manager

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. ( MOL ) have announced that they have signed a contract with the National Institute of Maritime, Port and Aviation Technology (MPAT), National Maritime Research Institute (NMRI); on joint research related to a digital twin model development of vessels’ main engine. MOL and NMRI agreed to jointly develop and verify the digital twin model of two-cycle main diesel engine by using operational data collected from MOL-operated vessels in service, with the goal of enabli

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Eaton Reduces Emissions with Valvetrain Portfolio Expansion

NGT News

Eaton, a power management company, has expanded its portfolio of valvetrain solutions for diesel off-highway vehicles to help OEMs reduce emissions and improve fuel economy. Eaton’s new technology allows for cost-effective, variable valve actuation with hydraulic lash adjustment (HLA) function. This technology enables precise valve lift control through HLA, coupled with engine braking capability, which […].

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First Seoul-Budapest Cargo Flight Launched

Airfreight Logistics

Budapest Airport welcomed the first direct Seoul-Budapest cargo flight on Friday 21st February 2020; Korean Air’s Boeing 777F type cargo aircraft taxied to the apron of BUD’s logistics base at 10:40. The aerial connection is not only an excellent opportunity for the large Korean companies operating in Hungary but will also constitute a significant competitive advantage for the Hungarian economy in the import-export market.

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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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EXIM Thailand Holds Trade Management Excellence Program for Start-up Thai Exporters

Logistics Manager

Mr. Pisit Serewiwattana (front row, center), President of Export-Import Bank of Thailand ( EXIM Thailand ), recently presided over the “Trade Management Excellence for NEO Exporters Batch 2” seminar hosted by EXIM Excellence Academy (EXAC) to provide knowledge on product and packaging standardization as well as export business plan development for Thai entrepreneurs in food, beverages, cosmetics and processed agricultural products industries wishing to start export business at EXIM Thailand’s He

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WFS strengthens Leadership Team in North America to Drive Growth

Airfreight Logistics

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has announced key appointments to its leadership team in North America to support its air cargo and ground handling growth ambitions in 2020 and beyond. Paul Walton joins the company as Senior Vice President Express, responsible for all aspects of WFS’ Express business. He previously served as Senior Vice President of Sales and Commercial Operations for the Americas at Menzies and as Vice President of the West Region for Swissport Cargo Services.

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Top Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Qualified Drivers

Women in Trucking

More than 60,000 new drivers are needed, according to the American Trucking Associations. And with the driver turnover rate at approximately 87 percent, fleets are struggling to hold onto the drivers they do have. Finding and keeping drivers has never been more critical. Increasingly, companies are seeking out non-traditional approaches for recruiting and retention.

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CoyoteGO Digital Freight Platform Expands to Better Connect Shippers & Carriers On Demand Across Devices

Airfreight Logistics

To better connect shippers and carriers in an increasingly fragmented freight market, Coyote Logistics , a leading global third-party logistics (3PL) provider, today announced the expansion of its CoyoteGO® digital freight platform. The expansion includes the launch of new on-demand quote & ship features for fast, easy access to capacity. Included in this expansion is the launch of new, on-demand features that put Coyote’s full suite of digital solutions in one place.

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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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Ist The future of logistics underground?

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

During transportation, people always face traffic jam. In order to solve this problem, people have proposed the idea of ??establishing an underground logistics system to carry goods through an underground pipeline network. This transportation method is safer and faster and will not be affected by weather and road conditions. It can change the way of logistics and cargo transportation while solving the air pollution problems caused by traffic congestion and exhaust emissions.

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DAMCO Refines Freight Forwarding Products

Logistics Manager

DAMCO recently announced that they have refined their product portfolio with three services now branded as Air/Ocean Standard, Plus, and Customized. All products offer full track and trace functions and online booking, with other services including customized reports, an Order Management System, giving visibility from Purchase Order to Proof of Delivery on a dashboard, and third-party updates.

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Unmanned delivery service–to reduce the waiting time

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Recently, I am always thinking which thing is new and related to logistics. I have seen some posts from my classmates. I think they are very interesting. Although I am not go to the class, but I have seen some points in the posts about this class. As we all know, home delivery requires many workers and devices, such as cars and barcode scanners. The workers need to contact the customers one by one when they have gotten the dispatched good.

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DAMCO Refines Freight Forwarding Products

Airfreight Logistics

DAMCO recently announced that they have refined their product portfolio with three services now branded as Air/Ocean Standard, Plus, and Customized. All products offer full track and trace functions and online booking, with other services including customized reports, an Order Management System, giving visibility from Purchase Order to Proof of Delivery on a dashboard, and third-party updates.

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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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Traffic and Transport in Technological Park of Paterna

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

According to the topic that we discussed in the last lesson, I would like to touch on the topic of queues, traffic and the problem of public transport that exists. From my own experience, I can describe what problems a resident of Valencia expects if he is suddenly lucky to get a job over Valencia city in one of the places where are concentrated more than 1600 organizations, 3 industrial zones, 5 technological institutes and also cafes, restaurants, hotels and many establishments related to the

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What does equality mean to me?

World Food Programme Logistics

As the world commemorates women’s month, we ask women in South Sudan on what equality means to them. Continue reading on World Food Programme Insight ».

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THE LOGISTICS BEHIND A CAR RENTAL COMPANY

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Nowadays it is very common to go to a car rental company to rent a car. ¿Who hasn’t rented a vehicle to make a trip or move around for work? Well, beyond getting a car, to move with your family to spend a vacation somewhere, or go for business somewhere and be able to mobilize without depending on others to do so, my personal opinion is that many times we do things, not to mention that most of the time without thinking about the logistics behind it all, but specifically for a company that