Blue Grace Logistics
MARCH 2, 2021
A transportation management system (TMS) is traditionally used in larger shipping operations. The benefits of these systems are managing transportation costs and navigating capacity crunches. They can also aid in balancing dynamic customer demands with driver scheduling. Small shippers tend to range from 5 to 25 shipments a day. The next step up is mid-sized shippers.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
MARCH 2, 2021
Top Dog Direct is a leading “as seen on TV” company that finds, develops and launches new products. When its B2C fulfillment company went out of business, the company leaned on its B2B distribution partner to take on consumer-direct fulfillment. It did not go well.
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Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 2, 2021
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Mike Khodl, VP of Differentiated Technologies at Dematic. We spoke mostly about achieving optimal warehouse performance. However, we discussed a number of key subtopics, beginning with the role of software intelligence in automated warehouses as a strategic value driver, and the critical role it plays in in managing the automation, manual activities, material flows, and order fulfillment within a facility.
Overdrive Online
MARCH 2, 2021
Canada's Transport Minister Omar Alghabra today announced an intent to work with industry and others on details of a "progressive enforcement period" to begin with "education and awareness" exclusively, amid ongoing device registry delays.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 2, 2021
Walmart recently unveiled a new strategy to implement local fulfillment centers for handling e-commerce grocery orders within its physical stores.
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Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 2, 2021
A surge of imports into the U.S. economy shows little sign of slowing down, clogging American ports and highlighting ways the pandemic is still causing imbalances in the global recovery.
MercuryGate
MARCH 2, 2021
It can be challenging to make improvements within the shipping supply chain when visibility is […]. The post Tips to Identify Freight and Transportation Management Challenges to Start Your TMS Buyer’s Journey appeared first on MercuryGate International.
NGT News
MARCH 2, 2021
J&M Sanitation, a family-owned business that serves Kuna, Idaho, has deployed two all-electric Class 8 refuse trucks, the first such battery-electric, zero-emission vehicles in Idaho. The trucks are replacing two current diesel vehicles, resulting in cleaner air and a lower carbon footprint. J&M is the first company in Idaho to own and operate electric refuse […].
FreightWaves SONAR
MARCH 2, 2021
From a financial standpoint, transportation cost analysis remains focused on determining the value of the resources used to execute a given shipment and goes well beyond benchmarking. The total value of resources, man-hours, construction, equipment, maintenance, fees, and other costs must be accurately estimated for expense prediction to be effective.
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
Truck News
MARCH 2, 2021
Quite often, individuals looking to lose weight and get healthy will drastically change their diet, eating fewer calories, not eating in the morning or evening, and only eating vegetables and meats. They’ll see results at first, but their weight loss will quickly plateau. They may then wonder why they can’t seem to lose any more […].
WorkWave
MARCH 2, 2021
Time To Read: 4 minutes. WorkWave and Target Specialty Products partner in the WorkWave Marketplace to provide significant, direct cost savings and convenience exclusively to its customer base. Holmdel, N.J., – (March 1, 2021) – WorkWave , a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions that support every stage of a service business’s life cycle, announces the introduction of Target Specialty Products™ into its industry-leading pest control software via the WorkWave Marketplace,
AIMMS
MARCH 2, 2021
This is a guest entry by Sander van Lokven, General Manager at Districon Solutions North America, an AIMMS implementation partner. Districon is a consulting company that brings the power of optimization and analytics closer to supply chain processes. What is S&OE and what does it entail to develop a companion app with optimization capabilities? As Gartner explains , “a good way to think about S&OE (Sales & Operations Execution) is to picture a middleman that receives, interprets and
Freight Center
MARCH 2, 2021
Customer service is a top priority for every business owner and manager. And when it comes to shipping, you want a shipping partner who takes customer service as seriously as you do. Bottom line, working with a third-party logistics provider (3PL) can help you improve customer service, which leads to greater customer satisfaction and loyal customers.
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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
MARCH 2, 2021
With a 9.9-cent increase, this week’s average came in at $3.072 per gallon, which was slightly above the 9.7-cent gain, for the week of February 22, at $2.973 per gallon. This outpaced the 7.5-cent increase, to $2.876 per gallon, for the week of February 15, and the 6.3-cent increase to $2.801, for the week of February 8.
I.C.E. Transport
MARCH 2, 2021
Maybe you’ve bought a used excavator from a dealer in another country. Or you’ve made the winning bid on equipment from a recently-closed factory thousands of miles away. There are many reasons for shipping machinery overseas, many decisions to make along the way and many opportunities to ensure trouble-free, cost effective transit – if you have the necessary capabilities.
Logistics Management
MARCH 2, 2021
ODFL reported that revenue per day increased 9.2% compared to February 2020, which was driven by a 5.9% increase in LTL tons per day, as well as an increase in LTL revenue per hundredweight. And it added that the change in LTL tons per day was due to a 4.1% increase in LTL weight per shipment.
Bulk Connection
MARCH 2, 2021
As the old song says, “second verse, same as the first.” Substitute “month” for “verse” and that lyric could very well apply to the start of 2021 in terms of the bulk freight industry. In this article, we’ll break down what we saw in February and what we anticipate for the month ahead.
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Logistics Bureau
MARCH 2, 2021
Around 85% of 3PL relationships didn’t end well. Why? Find out in this video: Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne. Email: robyrne@logisticsbureau.com. Phone: +61 417 417 307.
Turvo
MARCH 2, 2021
Transporting cold and frozen goods long distances remains a service that shippers and carriers have offered for decades. While cold chain logistics enjoys a long history of innovation, it does need some significant upgrades. To handle the growing demand for COVID-19 vaccines, cold transportation fleets need to prepare sooner rather than later. Many carriers cannot yet meet the demand for shipments requiring highly specialized equipment and end-to-end traceability.
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 2, 2021
GEFCO , the European leader in automotive logistics is partnering with Polestar, the global premium electric performance car brand to deliver electric cars to individual customers in Shanghai and Beijing. Moveecar, a GEFCO brand focusing on in-life vehicle management, is leading this new business relationship. “We are very pleased to have been chosen by Polestar in China,” commented Laurent Sik, General Manager of GEFCO China.
FW Logsitcs
MARCH 2, 2021
You need to get your goods from one place to another in an allotted time frame, preferably without breaking the bank. With so many moving parts in the shipping process, it can be difficult to keep track of costs and schedules. Freight forwarding companies advocate on your behalf to find affordable shipping and storage options. What Is Freight Forwarding?
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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.
FreightWaves SONAR
MARCH 2, 2021
Supply chain visibility has become a vital element in today’s ever-changing market. As reported by Project 44 , “ Gartner projects that 50% of global companies will have implemented or invested in “real-time transportation visibility solutions.” Companies are rapidly adopting and using real-time data to clearly understand challenges to better mitigate unexpected problems when they arise.
Trimble
MARCH 2, 2021
Each year, Gartner analysts observe various markets and report on the leaders in those industries in order to better equip enterprise executives to make the right decisions and stay ahead of change.
FreightWaves SONAR
MARCH 2, 2021
Watch the episode. Welcome to another episode of “stackd,” the show hosted by FreightWaves VP of Product Marketing, Adam Robinson, where listeners will hear from leaders, innovators, and practitioners in the world of freight to discuss the role of technology to provide efficiency, cost reduction, and competitive advantage. You can subscribe and find the “stackd” podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or look up FreightCasts and find it on your podcast player platform of
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 2, 2021
Volker Kirchgeorg will take the reins at Siemens Digital Logistics GmbH starting in March 2021. The company specializes in the digital transformation of logistical processes and, with its end-to-end software and consulting solutions, is a leading IT provider in global supply chain management. Volker Kirchgeorg, who holds a degree in mechanical engineering from the Technical University of Munich, has many years of experience in the tech sector.
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
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 2, 2021
As the passenger air travel industry reels, demand for air cargo capacity is hotter than ever — especially as global vaccine production climbs.
Penske Move Ahead
MARCH 2, 2021
A great way to upgrade a fleet is to ascertain the worth of its existing units. Utilizing multiple market intelligence sources, and Penske's proprietary data collected over years of selling and maintaining all types of vehicles, Penske can provide a detailed and accurate evaluation of the vehicles. Use this form to provide details about a vehicle, and within a few business days, receive a fair and competitive offer.
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 2, 2021
DP World in the UK today announces that London Gateway’s Logistics Park will fast-track the delivery of a speculative 146,000 sq ft green warehouse facility before the end of 2021 to meet the rapidly growing demand for premium warehousing space in the South East of England. This follows the letting upon completion of LG231, a 230,000 sq ft warehouse facility, to P&O Ferrymasters last year.
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