MercuryGate
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Creating a positive customer experience is widely believed to be the best way for companies to secure more customers, move more freight, and deliver on higher expectations. In fact, according to Air Cargo News, 61% of supply chain leaders believe experience will become the next top differentiator, replacing cost, within the next five years. For […].
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
If you’re looking to lower costs and increase the efficiency of your eCommerce warehouse operations, your first thought might be to add automation. But technology doesn’t come cheap. What if you don’t have the order volume to justify the cost? Don’t despair. Following are a few low-tech ways to reduce eCommerce warehouse fulfillment center costs without breaking the bank.
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The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Every Salesperson’s Secret Weapon with Jamin Alvidrez. Jamin Alvidrez and Joe Lynch discuss every salesperson’s secret weapon. Jamin is an accomplished 3 rd party logistics sales leader and coach. About Jamin Alvidrez. Jamin Alvidrez has worked in logistics and transportation for the past 16+ years. Jamin’s supply chain and tech adventure has seen him have success at a wide range of roles at companies of differing size from CH Robinson to several start-ups and now his own venture.
GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Carving a successful footprint and managing to boost Peak season value involves the direct application of KPI supply chain best practices. These best practices go back to the root of digital transformation within logistics, recognizing when things go wrong and intervening immediately. Furthermore, the value of parcel efficiency grows in tandem with the demands of.read More.
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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.
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Greeneville, Tenn.-based asset-light freight and logistics services provider Forward Air Corporation announced it has acquired the assets of Johnson City, Tenn.-based CLW Delivery Inc., a privately held final mile provider specializing in last-mile logistics and in-home installation services for national retailers and manufacturers, for cash consideration of $5.5 million.
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Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Trade consultant Nelson Balido, principal of Balido & Associates, outlines what Mexico's government must do in order for that country to become an attractive alternative for manufacturing products destined for U.S. consumers.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
To ensure a healthy bottom line for your Metal Fabrication and Industrial Machinery business, the quotation process must be carefully managed at each step as margins are thin. You can’t afford to have internal operational inefficiencies on top of external competitive challenges. This means critical processes such as quoting, which are tightly integrated with most aspects of your manufacturing […].
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
In an "Olympics of water engineering," the German government wants to change the current of the Rhine so that ships can load an extra 200 or more tons.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Fortistar, a privately-owned investment firm, and Rumpke Waste & Recycling, a privately-owned residential and commercial waste and recycling firm, have begun construction on the Noble Road Landfill Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Project, a $33 million transportation decarbonization project in Shiloh, Ohio. The project will extract and capture waste methane from the Noble Road landfill in […].
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
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
The U.S. chip industry says as much as $50 billion in federal incentives will be needed to halt a decades-long trend of manufacturing moving overseas as China spends heavily to become a leading semiconductor producer.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Endera, a technology company specializing in commercial electric vehicles, charging stations and software solutions, has delivered 18 all-electric passenger shuttles to ACE Parking, for use at the San Diego International Airport. By the end of the year, all 29 all-electric vehicles will be delivered, making it the nation’s largest deployment of an all-electric fleet at […].
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
The August edition of the DAT Truckload Volume Index, which was issued this week by DAT Freight & Analytics, a subsidiary of Roper Technologies and operator of an online marketplace for spot market truckload freight, highlighted how spot market truckload rates approached all-time highs in August, with various trucking segments seeing rate and load-to-truck ratio gains.
LandLink
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
The eCommerce revolution has transformed the traditional supply chain. From speed of delivery, to increased consumer expectations, this transformation has mostly been driven by a more empowered consumer. However, this change doesn’t come without challenges, mostly in the final mile of delivery.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
By diverting cow waste into biodigesters in the process of making natural gas, the effect is a net climate win.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
On June 1, 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) revised the hours of service (HOS) regulations for motor carriers. The HOS final rule will go into effect on September 29th, 2020. The FMCSA HOS final rule is intended to provide drivers flexibility while promoting safety for drivers on the road.?As shippers contend with rising freight rates and managing heightened shipment volumes, while at the same time preparing for retail peak season, understanding the potential impact
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
In what it is calling a first of its kind approach to contract primary freight, Seattle-based digital freight network Convoy announced today it has introduced a new offering, entitled Convoy Guaranteed Primary. Convoy described this offering as an “industry-first pricing program to procure capacity for primary freight that reduces a shipper’s total cost by up to 19% while guaranteeing capacity.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Retailers and their logistics departments are facing challenges from artificial intelligence to Greta Thunberg.
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Freight Center
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
If you’re planning to ship perishable cargo, such as food, flowers, medications or other temperature-sensitive items, then you’ll be needing temperature-controlled or refrigerated shipping services. Temperature-controlled shipping simply means that the items you’re shipping are very sensitive to the climate and could be damaged easily if the climate isn’t controlled properly.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Mack Trucks says it plans to commercialize the Mack LR Electric, its refuse model equipped with a fully electric integrated Mack drivetrain. Orders for the Mack LR Electric will open in Q4, with deliveries beginning in 2021. “Mack’s experience in the refuse segment goes back more than a century, and we’re pleased to build on […]. The post Mack Trucks to Commercialize the LR Electric Refuse Truck appeared first on NGT News.
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Logistyx Technologies, a leader in transportation management for parcel shipping, has announced a new agreement to continue partnership with Manhattan Associates, a technology leader in supply chain and omnichannel commerce, as the company releases the latest enhancements to shift its product to the cloud. As an independent Manhattan Value Partner since 2012, under this new containerised model, Logistyx now offers the ability to upgrade to enhanced parcel shipping capabilities more cost-effectiv
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Ingram Micro Commerce & Lifecycle Services, leveraging its Shipwire platform, recently announced it has secured additional capacity in seven new warehouses to meet the global demand for ecommerce fulfillment solutions.
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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.
Shippeo
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Carriers are core partners for road transportation in logistics and a carrier’s willingness to integrate with and adhere to using a real-time transportation visibility (RTTV) platform is paramount to the project’s overall success.
FLS Transport
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
The Top 8 Stories in Freight. Truck Driver Appreciation Week kicks off… the TSI is up… consumer spending shifts cause freight imbalance… western CAN ports offer a new option for US shippers… the drivers shortage talk track is back… shippers are frantically re-negotiating contracted rates… and never hear “stuck at the border” again.
I.C.E. Transport
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
How much is fast transportation worth to you? Sometimes speed matters so much, you don’t mind paying air freight rates. But what do those rates actually look like, and how do they compare with the cost of less-than-containerload (LCL) ocean service?
Airfreight Logistics
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
DHL Global Forwarding, the freight forwarding specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has launched an air freight charter connecting Asia Pacific to Europe and the U.S. to meet demand from customers in the technology, manufacturing and life science and healthcare sectors. Managed by StarBroker , DHL Global Forwarding’s in-house charter team, the twice-weekly charter originates from Chongqing, China and flies to Amsterdam, Netherlands; Chicago, United States; Incheon, South Korea before returning
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
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Huboo, a warehouse fulfilment service, has partnered with Carlsberg to fulfil orders of their limited edition ‘Champions Can’ in celebration of Liverpool Football Club’s premier league victory last season. For the first time ever, the iconic green Carlsberg can has gone red and features LFC’s crest, player signatures and replaces the words ‘1847 onwards’ (a reference to Carlsberg’s 173 year heritage) with the words ‘Champions, 2020 onwards’.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Loop, the global circular shopping platform launched last year by TerraCycle, announced that it is now available in every ZIP code in the 48 contiguous states.
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Prologis, a global leader in logistics real estate, has launched ‘Prologis Essentials Marketplace’ for Europe, a handy procurement platform that helps customers quickly set up, integrate or upgrade their warehouse operations with sustainable and cost-saving technologies, products and services. This online resource offers a raft of key warehouse interior products and fully managed instalment processes including Prologis SolarSmart, a green energy generation system that helps customers reduce the
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