Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Compared to classic logistics with normal temperatures, cold chain logistics are challenging, expensive and complex at the same time. It is one of the most difficult types of logistics in the supply chain industry. The rapidly increasing demand for frozen foods and the requirement of maintaining an uninterrupted cold chain make logistics considerably more complicated.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
When you outsource fulfillment services to a third-party logistics provider (3PL), you’ll sign a fulfillment services contract. These contracts are designed to protect the interests of both parties. Where the contract process can go astray is when the contracting party tries to negotiate a “win-lose” contract that is more favorable to his company. But such contracts are not sustainable.
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Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Logistics Management Group News Editor recently spoke with Doug Waggoner, CEO of Chicago-based Echo Global Logistics about various topics, including: capacity and rates, Peak Season, the election, and logistics technology, among others.
Commercial Carrier Journal
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Freightliner's approach to driverless technology can be best described as measured yet varied. The post A peek at Freightliner's Gen2 autonomous future first appeared on Commercial Carrier Journal.
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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.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
With a 2.1-cent increase, this week’s national average came in at $2.462, coming on the heels of a 5.8-cent increase, to $2.441, for the week of November 16 and a 1.1-cent gain, to $2.383, for the week ending November 9.
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Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Following an early October Bloomberg report, which indicated Greenwich, Conn.-based global freight transportation and logistics services provider XPO Logistics was vetting the possibility of selling its European supply chain business, a Bloomberg report published this week stated that is no longer the case.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Amazon is working with a government counterfeit watchdog to conduct inspections of suspected fake goods at U.S. ports of entry — the company’s latest attempt to excise bogus products from its web store.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Are we in a perfect storm of supply chain disruption? It sure looks that way when you look at these recent headlines from various industry publications: “Reefer outpacing van growth in second half of 2020” (FreightWaves) “Import Spike Expected to Continue Through January” (Journal of Commerce) “Will We Really Need 8,000 Jumbo Jets to Transport.
FreightWaves SONAR
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Mastering changing market conditions has always been a goal for shippers, brokers and carriers. Market dynamics of freight management can turn on a dime. Supply chain intelligence and actionable insights must apply the most accessible, near real-time data available. Analytic data resources for brokers are great, but it’s equally important to realize that FreightWaves SONAR is much more than a broker-exclusive resource.
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
Shipping and Freight Resource
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Below is a question raised by a reader on this site. Hi. We recently exported ( FOB ) a small consignment of Copper concentrate to China. At the warehouse we had 2 piles separated from each other, with Pile 1 comprising Cu fines being tested by a Chinese state owned certification agency with no red flags raised. the 2 piles were a considerable distance apart.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Sun Tran, the public transit system serving the city of Tucson, Ariz., has introduced 15 new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses into its fixed-route service. The 40-ft. GILLIG CNG buses produce lower emissions than standard fueled vehicles and older CNG vehicles, helping improve air quality in the community. The new buses replaced older biodiesel-fueled buses, […].
GoShip Blog
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
The holiday season is just around the corner, traditionally starting with Black Friday and Cyber Monday. If you have ever made it through the holiday season as a small business, you know the rules. The earlier you start preparing your strategy, the more successful your company’s efforts are. Whether you are a manufacturer that needs to deliver supplies on time, or a retailer selling goods, proper planning is key.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
In the fast-moving sportswear market, one must be nimble to stay ahead of the competition. The increasing popularity of online shopping, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has brought entirely new challenges to retailers such as athletic and casual wear seller Puma. And the company has recently done some fancy footwork to make sure it stays in an omnichannel marketplace, now and far into the future.
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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.
Freight Center
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
You may need to move a family antique, or you could be a small business owner who needs to ship their one-of-a-kind creations, everyone at one point or another has special items they need to ship. Your special items will most likely need additional services to make sure they are handled with the utmost care. There are certain protocols to follow and options at your disposal when it comes to shipping special items, and to ensure they arrive safely, we’ve broken it all down for you.
FreightWaves SONAR
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Successful supply chain management depends on the ability to collect data and apply it accordingly. That is an essential capability for all shippers and brokers alike. And major companies have taken notice. As explained by Grainger , “In today’s global economy, technology trends like the Internet of Things (IoT) and Big Data have become an indispensable part of everyday business.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Minneapolis, Minn.-based global logistics services provider and freight forwarder C.H. Robinson said last week it is taking steps to help its U.S.-based customers getting access to refunds—more than $1 billion—through Section 301 tariff exclusions. The company explained that most of these refund opportunities have been updated on an ongoing basis, going back to 2018, driven by the U.S.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Laboratories continue to grapple with shortages of critical testing supplies that have hampered their capacity since the pandemic’s early months.
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Logistics Bureau
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
In the previous episodes, Sarah Barnes-Humphrey , Supply Chain Expert, shared her thoughts on the 3PL Industry and the Technology in Supply Chain nowadays. In this video, she will be giving pieces of advice to people thinking of getting into Supply Chain. Watch this: Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our websites, why not check them out?
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Accenture has agreed to acquire End-to-End Analytics, a boutique analytics and data science consultancy based in Palo Alto, CA, with additional offices in Brazil.
Blue Grace Logistics
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Supply chain disruptions are just a part of doing business. Seasonal events such as holiday shopping, black swan weather events, geopolitical tensions, and, in the case of 2020, a global pandemic. Anyone of these disruptions can cause a slow down in your supply chain and any combination of them can bring it to a screeching halt. Especially when that disruption has the ability to affect the entire world.
Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Kalmar Ottawa, TCI (California) and Avenel Truck & Equipment (N.J.) join an untold number of Overdrive readers who've devised awareness efforts ranging from specially themed trucks, raffles, auctions, convoys and more in service of awareness of the most common of cancers. The post Giving back: Pink Kalmar Ottawa yard spotters auctioned to benefit breast cancer research first appeared on Overdrive.
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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
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
24th November 2020 Producer of sensors and sensor solutions for industrial automation applications company SICK has extended the range of its deTem 4 A/P multiple… The post SICK Extends Light Beam System Product Portfolio – Logistics Business® appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
WorkWave
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Time To Read: 5 minutes. With all of the changes brought on by COVID-19, we’ve heard the word “unprecedented” being used more than ever this year. While the word might seem a bit overused at this point, it’s just the right term to describe the reality of the situation for this holiday season. COVID-19 has led to significant changes in just about every facet of everyday life, and last mile delivery and logistics are certainly not immune to feeling those shifts.
247 Customs Broker
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Panther Logistics has been acquired by US based AIT Worldwide Logistics. The acquisition will see AIT supporting Panther’s growth, while also extending AIT’s presence in… The post AIT Worldwide Logistics buys Panther Logistics appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
GreenPower Motor Co. Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of zero-emissions electric-powered medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, says the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), will add a third EV Star to its fleet. The first two GreenPower EV Star Min-E shuttles ordered by UCLA Transportation are being used by UCLA Health and are transporting patients and […].
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247 Customs Broker
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Rapid adaptation isn’t just a survival tactic: it’s a competitive advantage. Discover how to get your business ahead for 2021. After one of the most… The post Build resilient, successful post-COVID operations appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
PCS Software, a transportation management platform provider for the inland trucking industry, recently announced the acquisition of UltraShipTMS.
247 Customs Broker
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
The U.S. Postal Service has proposed new postage rates to be implemented on Sunday, January 24, 2021, subject to approval by the Postal Regulatory Commission… The post USPS Announces 2021 Rate Increase for Shipping Services appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
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