Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JANUARY 14, 2021
There once as a young fulfillment professional - let’s call her Leah - who decided her current warehousing job wasn’t making her happy. So she found another one instead. No big deal, right? Actually it is, and if you don’t think so, your company could be missing out on an easy way to trim one of your largest areas of fulfillment center costs – labor.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 14, 2021
Visual AI tools such as visual search have unlocked a host of sales-related advantages for e-commerce — and offer a wealth of data that can boost operational efficiencies.
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Morai Logistics
JANUARY 14, 2021
The speed at which technology within the supply chain progresses is, at times, hard to keep up with—here are 5 key signs that a supply chain needs to modernize. . Technological advancements are taking place in the supply chain all the time. In light of the transformative nature of the past year, staying abreast of those advancements is more important than its ever been.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 14, 2021
Minneapolis, Minn.-based global logistics services provider and freight forwarder C.H. Robinson and Cary, N.C.-based data analytics company SAS introduced a partnership geared towards providing an end-to-end supply chain solution focused on integrating inventory and demand signal data with real-time transportation data.
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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.
Freight Center
JANUARY 14, 2021
Often people believe (incorrectly) that liability coverage and freight insurance are so similar that they could be twins. In reality, they’re more like family members, related but very different.
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Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 14, 2021
COVID-19 has disrupted supply chains all over the world, and that of communications giant AT&T was no exception.
Shippeo
JANUARY 14, 2021
Writing a book is not all it takes to become a writer. There’s so much more to the process and to what’s involved. There are a lot of choices along the way and it can sometimes be confusing to figure out which is the right way for you. That’s why these 2021 writing conferences are […]. The post Don’t Miss Out on These 2021 Writing Conferences appeared first on Kotobee Blog.
NGT News
JANUARY 14, 2021
Agility Fuel Solutions, a global provider of clean fuel solutions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, has received 2021 California Air Resources Board (CARB) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification for its natural gas fuel system when installed on the General Motors 6.0 L V8 engine. “These 2021 CARB and EPA certifications demonstrate our […].
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 14, 2021
The U.S. government wants states to offer vaccines to millions more Americans as COVID-19 infections continue to soar, in a bid to bolster an immunization campaign that’s off to a rocky start.
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
JANUARY 14, 2021
Without shipping, life would be different. We would have limited access to a lot of the food we consume, pharmaceuticals, clothes and consumer goods, as around 90 percent of world trade is transported by ship. Look around you. Your phone, your computer, your cup of coffee: 90% of everything you use comes by sea, transported by an often-invisible workforce of 1.7 million seafarers.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 14, 2021
JAGGAER, an independent spend management company and EdgeVerve Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys, recently announced the launch of Contracts and Risk Analysis solution, delivering AI-powered contract review and risk scoring.
I.C.E. Transport
JANUARY 14, 2021
If you’ve shipped a container lately, you know that ocean freight rates are soaring. A container that might have cost $3,000 to ship from East Asia to Europe a year ago could now cost as much as $10,000. And that’s assuming you actually can find a container and book space on a vessel. What’s going on with shipping lines these days?
NGT News
JANUARY 14, 2021
Octillion Power Systems, a global provider of advanced lithium-ion batteries, says it is providing battery packs for all-electric motorcoaches and city transit buses offered by ABC Companies and Lightning eMotors. The order marks the company’s first time supplying batteries for motorcoaches and buses in North America. With its entry into the motorcoach and bus markets, […].
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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.
Trinity Logistics
JANUARY 14, 2021
All aboard! Intermodal (rail) shipping is a popular mode of transportation as it’s a cost-effective and greener alternative to truckload. Typically, rates for intermodal shipments will be lower than those for truckload shipments. With modern supply chain challenges, like tightening capacity on America’s highways and driver shortage, many shippers find intermodal to be a good transportation solution to have available.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 14, 2021
Greenwich, Conn.-based global freight transportation and logistics services provider XPO Logistics said today that it reached a new high-water mark with its digital freight marketplace, XPO Connect, noting that the Drive XPO app, which is used by carriers and truck drivers to access XPO Connect, has now been downloaded more than 300,000 times.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
JANUARY 14, 2021
Is Tesla a car manufacturer, an energy company, or a technology firm? Elon Musk envisioned Tesla Motors as a technology company and independent automaker, aimed at eventually offering electric cars at prices affordable to the average consumer. Tesla Motors shortened its name to Tesla in February 2017 to take the focus away from cars. Today […].
CH Robinson Logistics
JANUARY 14, 2021
The year 2020 was a year unlike any other, and supply chains were more front and center than ever before. This is especially true in the retail space, as a surge in ecommerce and pandemic-driven demand volatility increased the rate of change in an already rapidly evolving industry. For many, a complex global supply chain became even more challenging to navigate.
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Kane is Able
JANUARY 14, 2021
Billions of dollars of product are lost each year to product and packaging damage in the grocery industry. Product damage is a particularly severe profit drain for wine and spirits manufacturers trying to keep a fragile product intact during the distribution journey from the bottling plant to the store shelf or doorstep.
Blue Grace Logistics
JANUARY 14, 2021
Winter is rough on freight for many reasons. Snowstorms and ice can create dangerous travel conditions that delay trucks in the best case scenarios and can bring the supply chain to a screeching halt in the worst. However, while most people are worried about the tractor-trailer jackknifing in the middle of the highway, most people aren’t considering the condition of the freight itself.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 14, 2021
Vector, a mobile-first workflow automation platform for enterprise shippers, 3PLs, carriers and retailers, recently announced enhancements to its catalog of contactless solutions, including document digitization, mobile workflow automation and contactless electronic bill of lading.
United World Transporation
JANUARY 14, 2021
No trucker wants to think about getting into a severe collision, much less the possibility of a fatal one. Truck driving is a notoriously dangerous job, yet many truckers don’t have a written will. Most people think that a will is exclusively for wealthy people with a lot of assets. However, it’s crucial for all Americans, no matter what material possessions you have.
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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.
NGT News
JANUARY 14, 2021
Dependable Highway Express (DHE), a freight operator, has completed several electrification initiatives to further reduce the climate and air quality impacts of its Southern California freight operations. Through the Volvo LIGHTS project, DHE introduced charging infrastructure to its Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 trucks, battery-electric yard trucks and forklifts.
Commercial Carrier Journal
JANUARY 14, 2021
Today’s new truck technologies emit significantly less harmful elements than older trucks. The post Commentary: Hard to abate emissions? I think not first appeared on Commercial Carrier Journal.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 14, 2021
Kloosterboer, one of the leading logistics service providers in Western Europe, commissioned SSI Schaefer with the supply and construction of steelwork for an impressive deep-freeze warehouse located in Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. The logistics service provider offers innovative and sustainable supply chain solutions for temperature-controlled storage and distribution of food related products, such as fish, meat, fruit, fruit juice and juice concentrate, milk and potato products.
Shippeo
JANUARY 14, 2021
The ROI from implementing a TMS can only be truly maximized when paired with a real-time visibility solution, and as a result choosing a real-time transportation visibility (RTTV) provider in parallel to a TMS can fast-track these benefits.
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
Camelot 3PL Software
JANUARY 14, 2021
Whether fire, flood, or hurricane, natural disasters can plunge communities, businesses, and supply chains into chaos. It may be impossible to ensure your business or organization is entirely natural disaster-proof. But it is possible to reposition inventory to better respond to such events. When inventory has been pre-positioned in readiness for disasters, it can support the third-party organizations that respond and assist communities.
WorkWave
JANUARY 14, 2021
Time To Read: 4 minutes. Advertising is pretty easy these days, with social media platforms and search engines offering programs for creating ads. The best part is that you don’t have to shell out a lot of money to make a significant impact. You just need to know who to reach and how to reach them effectively. Today, we’ll cover how to advertise a handyman business both in print and digital.
MercuryGate
JANUARY 14, 2021
Surviving 2020 presented a unique challenge for many. Making it to 2021 encompassed the primary […]. The post What Is the Outlook for Rates for Each Shipping Mode? appeared first on MercuryGate International.
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