Zyter, a digital health and IoT-enablement platform, recently announced the availability of Zyter Smart Logistics, a secure, customizable solution for logistics companies and enterprise logistics departments that leverages Zyter’s SmartSpaces platform and Internet of Things technology. MORE
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Although it’s a back-end operation, eCommerce order fulfillment is one of the most important contributors to the success of any online business. When order processing and delivery are slow or inaccurate, customers don’t hesitate to shop elsewhere. That’s why your company should outsource order fulfillment to a third-party logistics (3PL) company – right?
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
What Big Shippers Need from Their 3PL with Andy Nitz. Andy Nitz and Joe Lynch discuss what big shippers need from their 3PL. As the Director of Logistics at a very big shipper, Andy has unique insights into the shipper-3PL relationship. About Andy Nitz. Andy Nitz is the Director of Logistics at Daikin Applied Americas. Prior to joining Daikin, Andy was the Vice President of a management consulting firm.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
As researchers around the world race to develop a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine, pharma companies also face another daunting challenge: how to distribute hundreds of millions of highly sensitive vaccine doses, quickly and accurately, across the country and the world. Normal vaccine distribution was already inherently complex with a myriad of issues – including security, temperature control, political/trade challenges, multiple geographies and transportation modes, transit times, and carrie
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Increasing 5.8 cents, this week’s national average came in at $2.441, following a 1.1-cent gain, to $2.383, for the week ending November 9 and a 0.013-cent decline, to $2.372 per gallon, for the week of November 2.
Advertisement
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.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Zyter, a digital health and IoT-enablement platform, recently announced the availability of Zyter Smart Logistics, a secure, customizable solution for logistics companies and enterprise logistics departments that leverages Zyter’s SmartSpaces platform and Internet of Things technology.
Logistics Brief brings together the best content for Logistics and Warehousing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Phar-East 2020 returns 8-10 December 2020 to virtually host industry leaders from leading Asian biotechs, pharmaceuticals, government agencies, regulators, investors, technology innovators and more to share their expertise and chart Asia’s path forward.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Romeo Systems Inc., a company that designs and manufactures lithium-ion battery modules and packs for commercial electric vehicles, has secured another large production contract with the Lion Electric Co., an OEM in North American electric commercial transportation. The contract is expected to generate $234 million in revenue for Romeo Power over a five-year period beginning […].
Logistics Bureau
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
3PLs (Third Party Logistics) companies make fundamental mistakes when replying to Request for Proposal and/or Request for Tender. Here are the things you need to know to respond appropriately to a 3PL RFT / RFP. Timing. Get into the data. Ask Questions. ??? ??? ??? ??? Kindly watch the video below to learn more. Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our websites, why not check them out?
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Waterloo, Ontario-based Descartes, a provider of logistics based on-demand, software-as-a-service offerings, recently announced it acquired ShipTrack, a Plantagenet, Ontario-based provider of cloud-based mobile resource management and shipment tracking solutions that help shippers with automate dispatch, updates on shipment status and estimated time of arrival (ETA), and eliminate paper-based delivery processes.
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
GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
The past year taught supply chain professionals that uncertainty is the only certainty in supply chain management (SCM). And that’s rapidly proving to be the case as drug makers obtain approval for a COVID-19 vaccine and plan distribution. That will, in turn, stimulate major issues in navigating holiday SCM for regular shipments, significantly as e-commerce.read More.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Commerce reported that total October retail sales—at $553.3 billion—were up 0.3% over September and were up 5.7% annually. And NRF’s retail sales data, which excludes automobile dealers, gasoline stations, and restaurants, pointed to October retail sales being up 0.2% on a seasonally-adjusted basis compared to September, with a 10.6% unadjusted annual gain.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Automation in the warehouse is progressing at a rapid pace, with robots taking over an increasing number of tasks.
Blue Grace Logistics
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
If it were a normal year, the fourth quarter would bring a steady increase in trucking rates. However, 2020 has been anything but normal, so what does that mean for Q4? Given that everything this year has been so drastically different from what we would expect, 2020 has been guided at best by short term predictions. It was predicted that Q2 would have lower rates due to lockdown, and while they were low, they still exceeded predictions.
Advertiser: GEP
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
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
TrueCommerce, a global provider of trading partner connectivity and integration solutions, has announced that it has acquired B2BGateway, a global provider of managed cloud service solutions for Electronic Data Interchange and API data connectivity to suppliers, manufacturers and retailers.
Freight Center
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Shipping furniture can seem tricky because furniture can be different shapes, sizes and weights. Some furniture could be a family antique that requires specialized shipping services. In addition, shipping large or heavy items can be costly. Whether you own a furniture business, an antique store, or you’re an individual who needs to ship a piece of furniture, make sure you get the most affordable way to ship furniture.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
American Express recently announced enhancements to Early Pay in the U.S., the company’s supply chain payment solution to give large companies and their suppliers the ability to pay and get paid when they want through a digital platform.
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Datalogic , a global leader in the automatic data capture and factory automation markets, is pleased to announce the launch of the new HandScanner , the smallest and lightest non-intrusive hands-free scanner designed to streamline workers’ daily operations. This wearable allows workers to use both hands to pick items or packages faster and increase their productivity dramatically.
Advertisement
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.
Food Logistics
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Among the top findings include, the pandemic is proving to be a catalyst for change, with 75% of survey respondents saying their companies will make changes to supply chain practices based on lessons learned from the pandemic.
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Siemens Logistics is taking its proven customer service to the next level with SmartService, a portfolio of cutting-edge solutions to further improve processes. Airports, airlines and parcel centers are thereby able to minimize costly system downtimes and substantially improve system availability. A key element of Siemens’ service approach is predictive maintenance: collected data helps detect changes in the condition of systems and their components at an early stage.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Bill Brooks, vice president of transportation with Capgemini North America, Inc., lays out the multiple challenges involved in manufacturing, storing and delivering millions of doses of the vaccine for COVID-19 in the coming months.
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Dematic has announced completion of a significant project for Gousto , a UK leading recipe box provider, to create a new flagship automated fulfilment centre in Spalding, Lincolnshire. The new production hub, where Gousto’s recipe boxes are created and sent out for delivery, will increase the company’s capacity beyond the 5 million meals per month currently being delivered to homes across the UK.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
247 Customs Broker
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
The backrooms at brick-and-mortar retail stores are taking on a new role: distribution and fulfillment centers. Best Buy started piloting a ship from store model… The post Ship from store makes sense in a pandemic. Does it make sense long term? appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
GoShip Blog
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Traditionally, furniture was bought mainly in brick-and-mortar stores and there wasn’t much need for transporting it across the country or across the globe. However, with the pandemic, almost every business had to strengthen up its digital presence because their audience migrated online. Furniture manufacturing and retail are not an exception. Previously, more than 80% of buyers reported first looking at the items online before making an in-store purchase.
247 Customs Broker
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Segro has completed the acquisition of Perth Trading Estate from UBS Management in an off-market transaction, in Slough. UBS said that the site, adjacent to… The post SEGRO buys 135,000 sq ft Slough industrial estate appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Bill DeMartino, managing director for the Americas with Riskmethods, discusses how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting risk-management strategies, and whether companies were ready for the disruption that it has caused.
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
247 Customs Broker
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 11, 2020—DAT Freight & Analytics announced today that DAT RateView now delivers three-day average lane rates, setting a new industry standard in… The post DAT adds 3-Day Average Rates to RateView, the industry standard in truckload pricing appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
MercuryGate
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
As part of ongoing network growth and process improvements, a strategic approach to a TMS […]. The post TMS Implementation: How to Vet the Onboarding to Determine If a TMS Is Right for You appeared first on MercuryGate International.
247 Customs Broker
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has announced the company has signed a contract to provide Bulgaria-based CargoAir with two AEI B737-800SF Freighter Conversions. CargoAir originally signed… The post CargoAir switches to AEI for two freighter conversions appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
119 
Let's personalize your content