Blue Grace Logistics
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Valentine’s Day presents some unique logistical challenges. Here’s how the supply chain rises to the occasion to get roses and chocolate covered strawberries to their destination on time through the cold chain. What’s in this article: Challenges associated with Valentine’s Day cold chain logistics. Importation of flowers and long stem strawberries. Planning for capacity coverage.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Amware Fulfillment added 22 new customers in 2021 to increase the company’s total D2C order volume by 35%. Most customers will use Amware for both warehouse-based pick and pack services, as well as management of parcel shipping.
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Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Supply shortages resulting in empty shelves or parking lots of WIP inventory represent a spectre causing supply chain leaders to reconsider supply chain inventory practices. Opinion of just-in-time (JIT) as a practice has taken a battering and inventory is rising. Calls are increasing for a return to just-in-case (JIC) policies, with some citing this trend as a risk.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
As the pandemic sent shockwaves through the global economy, the impact was felt across industries. Among the hardest hit sectors, the automotive industry experienced profound disruption, signaling the need for supply chain modernization.
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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.
Overdrive Online
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Though the national rate for brake-adjustment violations has been decreasing in recent years, small fleet owner Bryon Stoll found (the hard way) a state where that's definitely not the case. That led him to this simple adjustment indicator assist device.
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Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
The reading for the report’s key indicator—the Services PMI (formerly the Non-Manufacturing PMI)—at 59.9 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth)—was off 2.4% compared to December’s 62.3. The Services PMI grew for the 20th consecutive month, with services sector growth intact for 142 of the last 144 months through December.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
The first major update of U.S. international ocean-shipping laws in more than two decades has been introduced in the Senate, a significant step toward passage after passing the House with bipartisan support in December.
NGT News
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Meritor Inc. has extended its current PACCAR agreement to supply 14Xe ePowertrains and battery electric vehicle integration kits for the Class 8 Kenworth T680E, and Peterbilt 579EV tractors and 520EV refuse trucks. The integrated, modular design of the 14Xe ePowertrain, Power Controls and Accessories (PCAS) and Energy Storage System (ESS) helps enable PACCAR to meet […].
Supply Chain and Logistics
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Here’s one view from Alphaliner staff and others. Thre is some good data on charters and shipping supply.
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
NGT News
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
BMW AG, Robert Bosch GmbH, TesTneT Engineering GmbH and Hexagon Purus are working together in research and advanced development of an innovative hydrogen storage system solution for future fuel cell passenger cars. The project called FlatHyStor (“Functional design and testing of an innovative hydrogen tank system”), with a total project budget of 6 million EUR, […].
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Like in so many other areas of supply chain management, warehousing operations today are much more complex, dynamic, and automated than ever before. As a result, the technology landscape within warehouses continues to expand and evolve. One example is the growing role and importance of Warehouse Execution Systems. What is a WES and why is. Read more The Role and Benefits of Warehouse Execution Systems.
NGT News
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Lightning eMotors has reached an agreement with General Motors to be the first GM Specialty Vehicle Manufacturer (SVM) to provide fully electric Class 3 through Class 6 commercial vehicles. Under the agreement, Lightning eMotors will electrify medium-duty truck platforms provided by General Motors, which can be used for several vehicle applications like school buses, shuttle […].
West Coast and California Logistics
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
A new article in the Sourcing Journal reveals that industrial rents in the Inland Empire climbed 59.6% in the fourth quarter of 2021, while the vacancy rate declined to 0.6%.
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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.
RPA Labs
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Today, industrial automation is rapidly making the “Jetsons” cartoon a reality. Supply Chain Dive reported, “Annual installations of industrial robots will jump from 450,000 a year in 2015 to 600,000 in 2022.” Thankfully, automation advances have arrived at the perfect time. . Labor shortages and the proliferation of e-commerce are driving the increased demand for efficiency in today’s unsteady supply chain.
Food Logistics
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
A partnership between Fleet Complete and Pitstop results in a successful AI-powered platform for predictive engine, brakes and tire maintenance.
Turvo
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
There are many trends and analytics within the shipping and transportation industry that maximize success for the supply chain. Collaboration tech appears among the newest and most potent available of all these tools and processes. Many shipping lines rely on refrigerated trucks and other advanced shipping services. According to Transport Geography , “ Specialization has led many companies to not only rely on major shipping service providers such as the United Parcel Service (UPS) and FedEx but
Food Logistics
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
A partnership between Fleet Complete and Pitstop results in a successful AI-powered platform for predictive engine, brakes and tire maintenance.
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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.
20Cube Logistics
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Introduction. There is a very famous adage that has passed on as a legacy right from the classical Roman era, and that is, ‘Clothes maketh the man’. Though fashion and apparel is an indispensable part of the human lifestyle and one of the basic necessities, we can also say that it has gone beyond the scope of being one and has become a yardstick to judge an individual’s personality.
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Securing capacity for airfreight, ocean, ground, and final mile parcel, as well as meeting labor needs, will be the keys to enable growth and the consumer experience in 2022. That was the word from James Gagne, president and CEO of Chicago-based 3PL and global freight forwarder SEKO Logistics, at the company’s Media Day Market Update earlier this week.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Amazon.com Inc. is raising the annual fee for its Prime subscription service in the U.S. by $20 to $139, the first such increase since 2018.
MercuryGate
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Transportation carbon emissions are a major threat to the planet, and left unchecked, they have the potential to cause vast devastation and limit the abilities of humanity to thrive. Carbon emissions have risen in recent years, but as social media has grown and politics have evolved, ESG initiatives have become more commonplace. The post What Is Freight Pooling?
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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.
FLS Transport
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
The Top 5 Stories in Freight, Transportation, & Logistics. Here’s this week’s Weekly Freight Report: Winter Storm Landon could shut down travel this week. Not if, but when will your company be a target of a cyberattack? Industry data on this week’s hot lanes, spot rates, and more. Closed interstates and weather-related states of emergencies declared across the US.
Locus
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
‘Focus on what you know best.’ This maxim has created many success stories in business. But how does one actually do this? Each business has various demands it makes on its owners. For example, beyond deciding the menu and cooking the food for customers, restaurant owners need to figure out the right permits, regularly source their produce, manage both service and kitchen staff, and maintain the books, among other duties.
Logistics Business Magazine
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Following the world premiere of the first live test of the VDA 5050 communication interface in the AGV Mesh-Up during TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS 2021, a new edition of the test scenario will take place at Messe Dortmund in 2022. B2B trade visitors can observe the functions of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) for themselves from 21st to 23rd March and exchange ideas with developers and scientists.
Shippeo
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Have you ever been to a bookstore where you picked a book, looked at the back cover, then opened the book itself to look at the table of contents and get a better idea of what this book is about? Well, this is still true when it comes to ebooks. While writing a table of […]. The post The Art of Crafting a Table of Contents in Ebooks apareció primero en Kotobee Blog.
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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
Logistics Business Magazine
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
The quality resources RARUK Automation (UK) Limited provides its customers has been central to its promotion from gold to platinum status Universal Robots (UR) distributor. Dedicated UR training is a key element. The company opened the UK’s first UR Authorised Training Centre at its headquarters in Bedfordshire just two years ago and despite COVID-19 disruption, the facility has gone from strength to strength.
Trans Global Auto Logistics
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
If you’re in the boat-building business, you realize that every cent matters in your plight for profits. Unfortunately, tariffs can easily eat into your profits. And with costs of materials rising in today’s inflationary environment at the start of 2022, it’s not surprising that some boat builders fear that their businesses will end up sinking versus swimming in the long run.
Logistics Business Magazine
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Industrial truck manufacturer Baoli , part of the KION Group, has launched a new electric hand pallet truck. The EP 15-03, which it says is as efficient as it is versatile, is suitable for transporting goods economically and without fatigue, as well as for storing and retrieving goods. Lithium-ion batteries ensure that the new pallet truck is both easy to handle and maintenance-free and can be recharged at any time without gas emission at a standard 220V socket.
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