3PL Insights
APRIL 9, 2021
On March 23rd the massive shipping vessel known as Ever Given became wedged in the banks of the Suez Canal blocking passage for six days. An estimated 422 ships were stuck waiting at the entrance of the canal for the Ever Given to be dislodged. In the aftermath, may questions still remain. How did this happen? Could this happen again, and what was the impact?
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 9, 2021
ETQ, a global SaaS provider, has recently announced Reliance NXG, an update to their quality management software for customers in manufacturing, life sciences, electronics, food and beverage, automotive, aerospace, and additional industries.
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Overdrive Online
APRIL 9, 2021
Fundamentally, though abuses of the contractor model are real in many industries, including in trucking, owner-ops seek ownership for a reason. ATBS details strong 2020 income to benchmark against, worries about ABC contractor test, much more in podcast.
NGT News
APRIL 9, 2021
Air Products, an industrial gases company, and New Flyer of America Inc. recently demonstrated the benefits of fuel cell electric buses powered with Air Products’ hydrogen. Hydrogen fuel cell bus technology provides transit agencies with a proven, efficient alternative for a zero-emissions fleet under a vast range of operating conditions – and not just for […].
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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
APRIL 9, 2021
Business owners and supply-chain professionals are understanding more and more the power of automation and robotics.
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Trucker Dump
APRIL 9, 2021
(c) Can Stock Photo / lobzik Podcast Show Notes In today’s show, we discuss truckers and their taxes in an interview with Mason War, CEO and Co-Founder of COS Accounting & Tax. Mason has some tax advice for all truckers as the tax deadline looms. He also explains the pros and cons of being a. The post TD153: Truckers And Tax Time appeared first on About Truck Driving.
Trans Global Auto Logistics
APRIL 9, 2021
The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest body of water on earth, covering more than 30 percent of the planet’s surface. Tropical storms and rogue waves make the ocean among the roughest waters in the world to navigate. Oaring for weeks across 50-foot waves alongside massive blue whales makes rowing across the Pacific Ocean one of the toughest journeys on earth, though certainly, the whale sightings help!
MTS Logistics
APRIL 9, 2021
Intermodal containers are reusable box-shaped structures which have revolutionized the way cargo is transported on ships across the world. They are produced for efficient, safe, and undamaged material transportation. Many variable container types depend on the load carried. Each one is used for carrying different types of goods. General purpose containers are the most-common container type that is used in ocean freight.
FreightWaves SONAR
APRIL 9, 2021
Due to the ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic over the last year, the freight business has experienced marketplace volatility. The logistics industry has taken a bit of a hit as a result of these unprecedented circumstances. However, as regulations begin to get lifted and things are trending back to normalcy, the industry is starting to regain that lost ground.
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
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 9, 2021
Fairmarkit has recently announced the launch of an expansion to their intelligent sourcing platform, adding capabilities to provide an all-in-one solution that leverages automation to simplify competitive sourcing for both RFQs and RFPs.
Logistics Management
APRIL 9, 2021
Rail carloads—at 1,156,158—headed up 4.1%, or 45,504 carloads, compared to March 2020, and intermodal containers and trailers—at 1,430,331—saw a 24%, or 276,781 units—increase.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 9, 2021
Tompkins Robotics, a provider of autonomous mobile robots, has announced a strategic partnership with GreyOrange, a global software and robotics company, on a new “zero walk” solution which eliminates walking required by human pickers in the distribution center.
Logistics Management
APRIL 9, 2021
The writing is on the wall – a revolution is on the horizon.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 9, 2021
Industry 4.0 systems accelerate product delivery by unifying processes on a foundation of automation and data-driven analysis.
Logistics Management
APRIL 9, 2021
The MIZ represents the ultimate opportunity to test, scale, and commercialize leading innovations in supply chain logistics and movement of goods.
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 9, 2021
LAC , a leading provider of conveyor systems and automation solutions, has formed a new partnership with Exotec to sell and promote the revolutionary Skypod System in the UK. Headquartered in Lille (France), Exotec is a robotic solution manufacturer that specialises in the logistics sector, helping online retailers and brands to meet the ever-demanding challenges of a seamless customer experience.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 9, 2021
CEVA Logistics has announced a new sub-brand, CEVA FORPATIENTS, to support patients through the company’s range of healthcare logistics services.
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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.
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 9, 2021
SCB Vehicle Dismantlers in Edinburgh has put the brakes on the search for a logistics partner after appointing Palletways Edinburgh, which is part of Palletways UK. SCB required a logistics partner to make scheduled collections of car parts and accessories from its Edinburgh depot and deliver to car garages and private customers. Palletways Edinburgh will handle daily collections and provide a next-day/economy service to customers in the UK and take responsibility for SCB’s international shippin
Quality Scales Unlimited
APRIL 9, 2021
Scales are crucial equipment when it comes to leveraging operations, especially logistics. The logistics and shipping industry thrives on the accuracy of measurements as it helps in preventing accidents and avoiding penalties. Truck Scales help in establishing the precise measurement of loads that are being transported. These scales present a number of features that aid quick recording as well as capturing of truck weights, especially for the loads they carry.
Penske Move Ahead
APRIL 9, 2021
The consumer truck rental fleet for Penske Truck Rental has been busier than usual heading into its traditional peak moving season, which normally runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day. To provide the best possible rental moving experience, the company is refreshing its inventory by introducing thousands of new cargo vans, small box trucks (12-foot and 16-foot units) and large box trucks (22-foot and 26-foot models) and implementing them into markets across the United States.
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 9, 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic placed a heavy burden on manufacturers and importers of consumer goods over the past 12 months. On the one hand, sales fell due to temporary store closures. On the other hand, companies suffered from high freight prices, overflowing warehouses, capacity bottlenecks in sea freight and delayed deliveries. This is the conclusion reached by SCM experts from software company Setlog in an annual review of the Corona pandemic.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 9, 2021
The framework for conducting global trade isn’t working. Time for a reset.
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 9, 2021
This month (April 2021), IAG Cargo , the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), celebrates its 10th anniversary – marking a decade of transporting vital shipments safely and efficiently for customers across the world. IAG Cargo was created in 2011 following the merger of British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo, bringing together two distinct brands focused on providing a quality services for their customers to unlock the full potential of their networks.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 9, 2021
Over the last year, we have seen shortages of almost everything you can imagine. The most famous shortage, of course, was the toilet paper shortage, which was really more about a shift in usage and panic buying than production. We have also seen shortages of semiconductor chips , shipping containers, and even test monkeys (seriously). And now we may be facing a new shortage: ketchup.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 9, 2021
“Have you been shot yet?” The question hit me like a bullet. “What?” I asked back, confused. “Have you gotten the shot yet? The vaccine?” “Oh, no, not yet. This weekend,” I replied, relieved that I wasn’t in imminent danger of being felled by gunfire. Yes, we’re still living in interesting times. — In this. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 9, 2021).
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
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 9, 2021
Beumer Group supplied a complex complete system composed of several belt conveyors to one of the leading cement manufacturers in Thailand, for transporting limestone from the quarry to the blending bed. After approx. four years, the belt of the almost 3.5km-long overland conveyor had to be replaced quickly and efficiently. Instead of exchanging the single belt sections one after the other during long operation stops, Beumer Group relied on a process, that allows the new belt to be inserted into
FreightWaves SONAR
APRIL 9, 2021
(Graphics created by Emily Ricks) In today’s world, it’s easy to lose sight of what makes supply chains function efficiently. With all the advances in technology and a continuous need to just do more with less, it’s imperative for shippers to start by assessing the quality of their basic data and analytics tools. And the freight routing guide is the best place to begin.
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