Fri.May 08, 2020

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Understanding Your Sales Personality with Ryan Schreiber and Ann Holm

The Logistics of Logistics

Understanding Your Sales Personality with Ryan Schreiber and Ann Holm. Joe Lynch is joined by Ann Holm and Ryan Schreiber to discuss sales personality type. When you understand your sales personality type it enables you to play to your strengths and account for your blind spots. Knowing your individual sales personality type leads to greater self-awareness, a starting point for self-improvement activities, and better sales results.

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Beer, Wine and Liquor – The Alcoholic Beverage Industry During Covid-19

Kuebix

Social distancing has redefined business operations and everyday life throughout the country. Companies are changing their traditional business models to adapt to rules and regulations put in place to keep customers safe. Those that remain open or are starting to reopen are adapting to significant changes in consumer buying habits. One of these significant consumer […].

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Cap those broker margins? Readers sound off, and one broker moves to do it himself

Overdrive Online

And more voices on freight-transaction transparency and rates. In the words of reader Robert Breslin: If owner-operators know the freight charges and brokers' commissions, "we can decide with whom we want to deal," no price regs necessary.

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USPS taps logistics veteran Louis DeJoy as next Postmaster General

Logistics Management

United States Postal Service (USPS) announced that it has named Louis DeJoy as its 75th Postmaster General and CEO. DeJoy will be replacing Megan Brennan, whom has been serving in the position since 2015, and will take over on June 15. The incoming USPS chief will be the fifth Postmaster General to come over from the private sector, going back to when the USPS, in 1971, became an independent establishment within the Executive Branch.

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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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Digital Transformation Key to Overcoming Crisis

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Humanitarian crises have significant implications for business. The COVID-19 virus is causing a disruption in local and global supply chains, forcing governments into issuing national lockdowns and driving businesses to find new ways to operate. As a result, organizations of all sizes are having to reimagine their workflow and re-evaluate their priorities considering a completely new set […].

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The logistics of autonomous systems – the consequence of transformed logistics

Logistics in War

By David Beaumont. ‘Logistics and autonomous systems – the promise of transformed logistics’ concluded that the prospective use of autonomous systems for military logistics was a matter of the imagination. Western militaries, including the Australian Defence Force (ADF), have been exploiting semi-autonomous systems for years. It is only a matter of time before robotics and other associated technologies revolutionise warfare to the point the militaries must transform.

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Postal Service sees fiscal second quarter revenue gain and further net losses

Logistics Management

Quarterly revenue—at $17.8 billion—headed up $348 million on an annual basis. But, despite the revenue gain, volume declined, falling 2.3% to 34,013 total pieces, and total operating expenses—at $22.3 billion—were up$2.8 billion, or 14.2%.

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What Supply Chain Data Should I Track in 2020?

GlobalTranz

Supply chain data management requires attention to detail and a mechanism in place that provides analytics, or insights, to gain actionable knowledge. Risk exists around data when it is incorrectly or inaccurately collected and shared. To ensure your organization applies data correctly and generates meaningful KPIs, supply chain leaders must know the challenges of data tracking, how it improves.read More.

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Neste Acquires Renewable Waste Terminal

NGT News

Neste, a producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel produced from waste and residue raw materials, has acquired 100% of the Dutch Count Companies BV’s Count Terminal Rotterdam BV and its supporting entities, part of the First Dutch Group of Peter Goedvolk. The transaction was recently signed and closed. “This is another important step […].

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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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Poor Change Management Is the Enemy of Blockchain Adoption

Supply Chain Brain

Much like the arrival of the internet, blockchain is poised to re-imagine business as we know it. Here’s how to embrace it.

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Industry expert shares forecast on global 3PL sector: Part II

Logistics Management

Cathy Morrow Roberson, Founder & Head Analyst for Logistics Trends & Insights LLC – a boutique market research firm that specializes in global supply chains – recently shared her observations on the current state of the global and domestic Third-Party Logistics (3PL) industry in this exclusive interview.

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World Trade Organization Forecasts the Best and Worst-Case COVID-19 Scenarios

MTS Logistics

In a recent press release , the World Trade Organization (WTO) announced their forecasts for the impact COVID-19 will have on world trade. The organization emphasized that, given the uncertainty regarding the trajectory and duration of the pandemic, all forecasts are based on educated assumptions. For this reason, they provide two estimations: a best-case scenario and its chilling counterpart – the worst-case scenario.

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U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes see steep declines in April, reports AAR

Logistics Management

U.S. rail carloads in April—at 980,535—were off 25.2%, or 329,693 carloads, annually, and intermodal containers and trailers—at 1,095,423—slipped 17.2%, or 227,165 units.

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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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Feel Good Friday: Quarantine Puppy Love

Freight Center

Have you been waiting for an opportunity to do something that you have been putting off for a while? With the current situation, now just might be the time. It might be the perfect time for you or your family to consider adopting a pet. Now more than ever we’ve needed our furry companions by our side, and with all the time we’re spending at home, this is the perfect opportunity for people to properly introduce a new member of the family to their households.

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Despite recent setbacks, China is not down for the count

Logistics Management

Two recent industry surveys indicate that China and other key Pacific Rim markets remain resilient as the recent pandemic recedes.

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Facing the coronavirus in Bangladesh

World Food Programme Logistics

The World Food Programme puts women and children at the heart of both its short-term and long-term response Mother Shahnaz Begum says, ‘Many people in our village have lost their jobs’. Photo: WFP “I have an eight-month child and my husband who worked as a truck driver has lost his work because of this coronavirus,” says Shahnaz Begum. “We do not know how we will survive.

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Why trucking rates frequently change

Globalior

Figuring out how trucking spot rates change isn’t too tricky. If the number of trucks entering city A increases at a slower rate compared to the load volumes moving out of city A, then the spot rate goes up. On the other hand, if the number of trucks entering city B increases at a higher rate than the load volume, spot rates go down. If the spot rates are staying relatively constant, it is a signal that real-time demand and supply are in harmony with each other and increasing or decreasing at ap

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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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Disrupted lives

World Food Programme Logistics

Children and families grapple with forced school closures in South Sudan By Saddal Diab and Tomson Phiri A deserted classroom. Photo: WFP/Musa Mahadi The Straight Link Orphanage in the heart of South Sudan’s capital Juba used to bustle with life. But like so many things around the world, this all changed after the emergence of COVID-19. With an enrollment of well over 2,700 kids, the courtyard used to be full of boisterous children gleefully greeting visitors.

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Shipping EXW Incoterms 2020

Globalior

EXW Incoterms 2020 : A Few Quick Points Ex Works (EXW) Incoterms can be used for all modes of transport and even when there are multiple modes of transport involved in transportation. Risk transfers from seller to buyer when the seller makes the good available at the seller’s premises. When EXW is used in a contract, the named place is mentioned.

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Hutchison Ports Thailand Drive Towards the Future with Autonomous Trucks Test Run

Logistics Manager

As the global economy is progressively growing, factory production and cargo transportation are continuously affecting the world. A large amount of CO2 emissions are being released into the atmosphere. The results are global warming and global natural disasters. This also becomes one of the factors for the mutation of pandemic diseases such as the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Industry View: Tips for Accurate Order Picking

Logistics Business Magazine

One of the biggest challenges faced by successful e-commerce operations stepping up to their first fulfilment centre will be minimising pick errors. Edward Hutchison, Managing Director of BITO Storage Systems, highlights four key areas where picking mistakes are commonly generated. Order picking is the central function of any logistics operation, which in turn is of great importance for the overall economic success of a business.

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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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Automation: The Heart of the Modern Supply Chain

247 Customs Broker

This post is also available in: Spanish Supplier villages, distribution centers, and e-commerce facilities are the new hotbed for automation and robotics technology. Here’s how… The post Automation: The Heart of the Modern Supply Chain appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 8, 2020)

Talking Logistics

Are you a two-spacer? More than seven years ago I wrote about the countless number of double spaces after periods that I’ve had to delete as an editor over the years. I pointed readers to a 2011 Slate article titled, “Space Invaders: Why You Should Never, Ever Use Two Spaces After a Period.” “If you. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 8, 2020).

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This Week in Logistics News (May 2 – 8)

247 Customs Broker

This Sunday is Mother’s Day. But it will certainly be different than Mother’s Days of years past. Instead of getting together and enjoying brunch and… The post This Week in Logistics News (May 2 – 8) appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 2 – 8)

Logistics Viewpoints

This Sunday is Mother’s Day. But it will certainly be different than Mother’s Days of years past. Instead of getting together and enjoying brunch and hug, more people will be looking at socially distanced or virtual celebrations. Even so, people are ready to spend this Mother’s Day. According to an annual survey from the national Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics, while 71 percent of respondents are social distancing, 78 percent say celebrating […].

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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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Cash Logistics Market Estimated To Experience A Hike in Growth Global Industry Size, Growth, Segments, Revenue, Manufacturers – Cole Reports

247 Customs Broker

“ Trending Cash Logistics Market 2020: Inclusive Insight The Cash Logistics market report [6 Years Forecast 2020-2026] focuses on the COVID19 Outbreak Impact analysis of… The post Cash Logistics Market Estimated To Experience A Hike in Growth Global Industry Size, Growth, Segments, Revenue, Manufacturers – Cole Reports appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Differences Between FCL & LCL

Trans Global Auto Logistics

Full container shipping can be an easy shipping solution under the right circumstances, but for some freight, it may not be the best option. When an FCL shipment doesn’t make sense, LCL shipment provides a similar service but at a price point that may work better. Both types of container shipping can be efficient when done professionally, but there are some trade-offs for that price that you need to be aware of.

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Sunland Logistics Enters Growing Savannah, GA Market to Expand Panasonic Support

247 Customs Broker

SAVANNAH, GA – Sunland Logistics Solutions, Inc (“Sunland”) expands their network to the Savannah, GA market after being selected to manage a 100,000 SF fulfillment… The post Sunland Logistics Enters Growing Savannah, GA Market to Expand Panasonic Support appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.