Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
MAY 10, 2019
This is the eighth in a series of blogs focused on getting the most from your marketing fulfillment program, with insights drawn from an Amware-sponsored Mighty Guide titled 8 Experts on Marketing Fulfillment. You can download this free ebook here. There’s an old saying, “rules are made to be broken.” But, when it comes to marketing compliance, don’t believe it.
Fleet Owner
MAY 10, 2019
A driver still plays a role in mpg and always will, but advancements have made it easier for drivers to allow technology to be the heaviest contributing factor in fuel economy, according to Fleet Advantage.
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Supply Chain and Logistics
MAY 10, 2019
This Boston Consulting Group report by Massimo Portincaso, Arnaud de la Tour, and Philippe Soussan, discusses seven categories of so-called deep-tech areas of research that are likely to yield new disruptions for businesses of all types.
Logistics Management
MAY 10, 2019
Amid the constant change in trade agreements and protocols, logistics managers are faced with the daunting challenge of finding the right ports at the right moment. Analysts contend that the surge in imports to West Coast ocean cargo gateways may have been an aberration, as East and Gulf coast contenders are now grabbing market share.
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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.
Fleet Owner
MAY 10, 2019
The American Trucking Associations’ LEAD ATA program now is accepting applications for its seventh class. Trucking’s young and emerging executives are encouraged to apply for admittance to the industry’s leading development program.
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Fleet Owner
MAY 10, 2019
SAF-HOLLAND will open its new western region Aftermarket Distribution Center in Phoenix this September, the global manufacturer of trailer suspension and axle systems, truck suspensions, fifth wheels, landing gear, and coupling products reports.
Overdrive Online
MAY 10, 2019
Independent Tad Schultz hauls step deck freight now in this beautiful rig. The 2020, powered by a 565-hp Cummins X15 engine, he put into service after extensive custom dressing working with Iowa Customs for parts from a variety of suppliers, HD Equipment in Grand Mound for the work in which he also participated.
Fleet Owner
MAY 10, 2019
Stoughton Trailers reports two new dealers are joining their network of trailer sales and service providers. Nationwide Haul of South Florida brings over 30 years of trailer sales, finance and leasing expertise to customers throughout the state.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 10, 2019
This Sunday is Mother’s Day, a day to celebrate moms everywhere. According the NRF’s annual look into Mother’s Day spending, an estimated 84 percent of consumers are planning gift purchases for their mothers (or wives). And like most holiday spending trends, Mother’s Day spending has consistently grown over the last decade. And in 2019, consumers will once again set an all-time high, with total spending approaching $25 billion, up from $23.1 billion last year.
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
Logistics Management
MAY 10, 2019
Revenue, at $17.5 billion, down $8 million annually and essentially flat. Quarterly operating expenses, at $19.6 billion, headed up $751 million, or 4%, annually, and the USPS incurred a net loss of almost $2.1 billion, which represented a $747 million annual uptick, steeper than a $1.3 billion net loss a year ago, while the controllable quarterly loss, at $806 million, was ahead of last year’s $656 million.
GlobalTranz
MAY 10, 2019
Understanding more about the needs and wants of customers can help supply chain leaders make informed decisions, improve inventory management, and increase profitability. In recent months, conversations about how to improve forecasting in the supply chain have focused on a subject: demand sensing. However, what is demand sensing? In its most basic sense, it’s about.read More.
Logistics Management
MAY 10, 2019
Chicago-based Redwood Logistics announced this week it has acquired Horsham, Penn.-based Eminent Global Logistics, a provider of TMS (transportation management systems) implementation and integration services. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Blue Grace Logistics
MAY 10, 2019
While all facets of the modern business are important, arguably the most important to any retail, manufacturing, or goods based service is their supply chain. The supply chain serves as the backbone of these companies and has a significant impact on the company’s business strategy which directly affects its operation and operational costs. Additionally, the performance of the supply chain has a direct impact on a company’s ability to provide services to their customers and create additional valu
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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.
Logistics Management
MAY 10, 2019
POLA handled 736,466 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units), marking the busiest April in the port’s 112-year history, topping April 2017, the previous April high, of 714,755 TEU, by 3%. Total POLB April volume, at 628,121 TEU, increased 1.6% annually, topping the previous best April volume performance from 2006, at 619,512 TEU.
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 10, 2019
Employers are expected to submit additional data for both 2017 and 2018 by September 30.
Logistics Management
MAY 10, 2019
A repeal of the $7.6 billion rescission included in the current U.S. surface transportation law, the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, could be spell big trouble for the already fragile state of U.S. transportation infrastructure.
MTS Logistics
MAY 10, 2019
With the e-commerce boom, the global shipping industry is growing rapidly as a direct result. There was an unexpected surge in shipments in the last quarter of 2018 , which is still likely to increase in the coming years. At the other end of the spectrum, people are becoming increasingly conscious about building a society with the least possible impact on the planet.
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Logistics Management
MAY 10, 2019
May is our Technology Issue, and we’ve devoted the majority of our pages this month to the evolution of the technology toolbox that’s now within our grasp.
World Food Programme Logistics
MAY 10, 2019
Meet the women who are using their creativity to create change in Afghanistan. In a small room in a two-story mud-brick building in central Kabul, 17 women sit in front of weaving looms, talking softly to each other, tamping down loose threads, and consulting design plans. They are busy working on some of their first carpets for sale after they graduated from a vocational training programme in January.
Logistics Management
MAY 10, 2019
Rail carloads, at 268,559, were up 1% annually, and intermodal units, at 266,530, slipped 4.9%.
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 10, 2019
Innserve, specialists in the supply, installation and maintenance of beer and soft drinks dispense systems, is rolling out Panasonic TOUGHBOOK L1 Android tablets to its 400 technicians across the UK. The company chose the devices for their rugged and ergonomic design, alongside Panasonic’s commitment to supporting the latest Android operating systems and its comprehensive service and maintenance offering.
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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.
247 Customs Broker
MAY 10, 2019
JWD Transforms their Business to become a Leader in ASEAN Competition in the logistics industry is continuing to grow fiercer. Service boundaries are getting… The post JWD Transforms their Business to become a Leader in ASEAN appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 10, 2019
In response to the mounting sustainability challenges facing manufacturers in the food industry, ULMA Packaging UK has announced the launch of the #ULMAweCare project. Launched at the IFFA trade show in Frankfurt, the #ULMAweCare project demonstrates ULMA’s commitment to enhancing its sustainable credentials. The manufacturer of packing machinery is promoting the reduction of packaging and the use of recyclable materials throughout the process.
247 Customs Broker
MAY 10, 2019
Global exports of light vehicles are on an upward curve that will continue to 2026, but these volumes are decreasing as a proportion of total… The post Regional changes forecast for global vehicle export flows appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Logistics Manager
MAY 10, 2019
Competition in the logistics industry is continuing to grow fiercer. Service boundaries are getting blurrier as players in the industry are stepping onto each other’s toes to get a bigger piece of the pie. On one side, strong logistics operators will always strive to elevate their competitive edges and servicing capabilities by growing more comprehensive and covering more logistics operations.
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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
MAY 10, 2019
Step deck-toting independent owner-operator Tad Schultz of Peosta, Iowa, has moved in recent years to a pretty quick “trade cycle” of sorts in his one-truck… The post A short trade cycle to a 2020 Peterbilt 389, custom touches shown out at MATS appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Airfreight Logistics
MAY 10, 2019
Etihad Cargo have launched scheduled freighter flights from its hub in Abu Dhabi to Singapore’s Changi International Airport. The weekly flights will continue to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, before returning to Abu Dhabi, reinforcing Etihad’s commitment to serve key logistics hubs in the Asia Pacific region, and offer onward connections through its strategically located Abu Dhabi hub.
247 Customs Broker
MAY 10, 2019
Brief Dive Brief: Hapag-Lloyd executives said 2019 is off to a “decent” start on an earnings call with investors Thursday. Global transport volume grew slightly… The post Hapag-Lloyd paints calm picture even as IMO 2020 looms appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
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