Fleet Owner
JANUARY 28, 2019
These companies are influential and powerful voices in shaping the debate involving regulations, trade, and other industry issues. To recognize these fleets, Fleet Owner is launching the For-Hire 500, the largest listing of its kind anywhere.
AIMMS
JANUARY 28, 2019
Heineken is one of the world’s best-known beers. But for HEINEKEN International, the famed lager is only one of its products. The company owns more than 165 breweries around the world. It operates in 70 countries with a workforce of 80,000, producing over 300 specialty beers and ciders at international, regional and local levels. Planning such a large operation efficiently is no doubt a challenge, but HEINEKEN’s quest for efficiency started in the company’s early years.
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Fleet Owner
JANUARY 28, 2019
LAS VEGAS. The current generation of heavy-duty trucks offer better fuel economy and increased safety, compared with earlier models, but a panel of fleet executives said they require more training for technicians and drivers than ever before.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 28, 2019
Every year the World Economic Forum produces a Global Risks Report. The report includes a survey of around one thousand members of their stakeholder communities. The results reported are worth the attention of executives that participate in programs to assess and manage supply chain risks. The post Which Supply Chain Risks Will Increase in 2019? appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
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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.
Carter Logistics
JANUARY 28, 2019
Blog Topics. The Shared Milkrun Mexico & Border Logistics. 4 Benefits of Near-Sourcing. Near-sourcing – a business moving its operations closer to where its end products are sold – is a growing trend as well as a strategy in the supply chain industry today. We can credit several factors for the increasing popularity of near-sourcing.
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Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 28, 2019
Some companies require business partners to provide access to a confidential helpline directly connecting the suppliers’ employees with the companies.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 28, 2019
Used truck prices rose 10% in 2018, while sales volumes increased 8%, according to ACT Research.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 28, 2019
Even though the survey's results show that close to seven out of ten shippers were not impacted, that does not mean pain points during the shutdown's 35 days were not felt.
AIMMS
JANUARY 28, 2019
Heineken is one of the world’s best-known beers. But for HEINEKEN International, the famed lager is only one of its products. The company owns more than 165 breweries around the world. It operates in 70 countries with a workforce of 80,000, producing over 300 specialty beers and ciders at international, regional and local levels. Planning such a large operation efficiently is no doubt a challenge, but HEINEKEN’s quest for efficiency started in the company’s early years.
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
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 28, 2019
Walmart announced that it has added four delivery companies — Point Pickup, Skipcart, AxleHire and Roadie — to help power its online grocery delivery operations in metro areas across four states. The service is currently available in more than 800 stores with another 800 being adding this year. Yet, according to a Gallup poll conducted last summer, 84% of Americans said they never order groceries online, and of the small percentage of consumers that do, just 11% reported that they or
Logistics Management
JANUARY 28, 2019
While Chinese Vice-President Wang Qishan may have been trying to persuade the global business elites gathered last week at the World Economic Forum in Davos that his nation’s economy remains resiliant, U.S. shippers may not be buying his outlook.
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 28, 2019
Air Technical Industries (ATI) has introduced the Tug Master, a tow truck and cart transport system designed to streamline product flow through facilities.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 28, 2019
Most people underestimate the massive changes to logistics/distribution network strategy. Where traditional logistics and materials management focused on the manufacturing and production end of the supply chain, e-commerce focuses more heavily on the end consumer. Where facility location decisions used to change on a decade scale, e-commerce now must respond to fickle consumer markets.
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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.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 28, 2019
Logistics consolidation will have a resounding effect on the industry in 2019. Logistics consolidation is a fancy way of describing the transition of shipping modes to accommodate available capacity. Unfortunately, the capacity crunch appears to be worsening, and drivers are growing scarcer. As the industry attempts to compensate with better wages and if it’s for drivers and long-haul shipments, the industry will continue to suffer from stress.
WorkWave
JANUARY 28, 2019
Time To Read: 2 minutes SPUD is a Canadian online grocery company, offering farm to table ingredients delivered directly to a customer’s home or workplace. Their mission is simple – partner with farmers, bakers, fishermen, and artisans to provide customers with the freshest ingredients delivered straight to their door. In the two decades since their inception, SPUD has grown and customer expectations have evolved.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 28, 2019
At the core of every discussion about corporate social responsibility lies the question: Does compliance pay?
Logistics Manager
JANUARY 28, 2019
Ocean Network Express (ONE) officially launched in April of last year and is comprised of the former three largest Japanese ocean freight carriers. A merger of this scale was quite the undertaking, but mutual cooperation throughout the company has allowed ONE to become stronger than the sum of its parts. However, getting to this point took teamwork and keeping the strong presence of the three historically significant players in the Thai market was key to success in the country.
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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.
MercuryGate
JANUARY 28, 2019
The post American Shipper: Special Global Trade Report – Times Are A Changin’ appeared first on MercuryGate International.
Automotive Logistics
JANUARY 28, 2019
Transport and logistics provider Gefco has delivered two vehicle-carrying rail wagons to serve Groupe PSA’s new car assembly plant at Kenitra, in Morocco. A further 45 will be delivered by the end of this year. Gefco said the complex operation involved routing wagons from Saint Nazaire port in France, refurbishing and customising them, loading them onto a ship and delivering them to the port of Tangier.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 28, 2019
Following continued growth, long-established UK brewer Murphy & Son needed to increase capacity for its finished goods. They would be stored in a number of ways – intermediate bulk container (IBC), individual barrels or small boxed items stored on traditional pallets. The company wanted to exploit an existing plant in Nottingham, optimizing its storage capacity.
Automotive Logistics
JANUARY 28, 2019
Volkswagen has established a new division – Volkswagen Group Components – tasked with reducing costs by €2 billion ($2.27 billion) while improving efficiency and taking on board the increasing importance of electric vehicles. Thomas Schmall (right), chairman of VW’s new Group Components division, with Stefan Sommer, VW Group board member responsible for components and procurement.
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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
JANUARY 28, 2019
Nordic logistics automation specialist Element Logic says it is presenting some “revolutionary news” at next month’s LogiMAT. Element Logic is the primary Nordic partner of the unique automated storage and retrieval system AutoStore. Beyond that, the portfolio of Element Logic covers solutions for processes from incoming goods to outgoing goods.
Automotive Logistics
JANUARY 28, 2019
Mercedes-Benz Cars is to build a lithium-ion battery factory in Jawor, Poland, at the same site where the German OEM is building its new engine plant. Markus Schäfer (left), Mercedes-Benz Cars divisional board member with responsibility for production and supply chain, with Polish prime minister, Mateusz Morawiecki. The new unit will be equipped with cutting-edge technologies and designed for series production of EQ brand batteries, starting early next decade.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 28, 2019
Strapping machines specialist Mosca GmbH has been strengthening its presence on the French market since November 2018 with a new subsidiary: Mosca Emballage Sasu. From its new location in Lognes near Paris, Mosca will be selling strapping machines for industries ranging from corrugated board to food. Service and maintenance technicians are quick to respond on site to handle any problems and experienced Mosca experts provide advice on machine installation and layout of fully automated systems.
Automotive Logistics
JANUARY 28, 2019
Tyre manufacturer Bridgestone Europe has agreed to buy TomTom’s telematics business for €910m ($1.03 billion). Subject to closing conditions being met, Bridgestone says the transaction will bolster its goal of becoming a mobility solutions leader in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, a strategic priority for the Japanese-owned group. Data accessed via TomTom Telematics will also enhance Bridgestone’s virtual tyre development and testing work, as well as connected tyre innovation,
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
Odyssey Logistics
JANUARY 28, 2019
Odyssey Qlik Administrator Joe Easley has been selected to the Qlik Luminary Program’s Class of 2019 Qlik, a global leader in business intelligence software, has selected Odyssey’s own Joe Easley to be a part of its annual Luminary Program. Qlik provides end-to-end solutions for businesses to improve transparency and efficiency through real-time, data-driven decision making.
Automotive Logistics
JANUARY 28, 2019
Subaru has halted all vehicle production and distribution at its Gunma assembly plant in Japan because of a possible defect in an electric power steering unit. The company, which ceased production and distribution at the plant on January 16, has also suspended new registrations of potentially affected vehicles for the domestic market. A company investigation confirmed that none of the potentially affected vehicles had reached customers outside Japan, said the OEM.
IoT World Today
JANUARY 28, 2019
Uber is promising that flying cars are “closer than you think,” as a 2017 commercial spot for a forthcoming flying-car service put it. The company isn’t alone in that sentiment. At CES this year, Uber Elevate partner Bell unveiled a prototype for its Nexus vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft. And another Uber Elevate partner, Boeing, recently completed a test of its PAV, or passenger air vehicle.
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