Logistics Matter
MAY 19, 2022
The Does LogisticsMatter? Podcast is all about trends and innovations in supply chain and logistics. Returning guest on this episode is Miguel van Asch, Head of Data and Analytics at Ahlers. In episode fourteen, Miguel explained what a digital twin is, and what the three steps are to creating your own digital twin. In this episode, we […].
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 19, 2022
Malcolm McLean, a trucker from North Carolina, was tired of waiting. He had a load full of cotton bales, and while idling away hours at a shipyard watching stevedores load other cargo onto ships he dreamed up containers that transformed global supply chains. Loading and unloading trucks was inefficient, so his frustration led to the commercialization of containers that could be moved on and off trucks easily.
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Talking Logistics
MAY 19, 2022
A few months ago, we were watching one of those dystopian movies (I think it was A Quiet Place) and my oldest daughter Hannah said, “If this happened in real life, I would be the first to die.” I gave her a “What are you kidding me?” look. This is a girl (young woman, actually). Read more I Was Crushed. Again. The post I Was Crushed. Again. appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Fleet Owner
MAY 19, 2022
Alt-fuels should be part of any commercial vehicle fleet looking to promote sustainability, especially for those who like the performance of internal combustion engines and aren't ready to commit to electric or hydrogen.
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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
MAY 19, 2022
Delivery drones bearing your dinner or prescription have yet to take to the skies over any major city or even suburb. Why is that?
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WorkWave
MAY 19, 2022
Time To Read: 2 minutes. WorkWave’s four-part Beyond Service webinar series begins with How to Get Customers to Love Your Brand: Building Brand Affinity , with thought leaders from Authority Brands and Saela. All attendees will be entered to win a $1,500 Traeger gift card! With everything that goes into running your service business, from hiring employees to closing sales to retaining customers, marketing, managing general operations and more, it can be difficult to take a step back and focus on
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 19, 2022
U.S. labor board prosecutors plan to accuse Amazon.com Inc. of threatening staff that if they unionized it could propose paying them minimum wage and of punishing an employee for seeking a paid Juneteenth holiday.
NGT News
MAY 19, 2022
Sysco Corp., a global foodservice distribution company, and Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), a North American heavy-duty truck manufacturer, have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to deploy up to nearly 800 battery electric Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 tractors serving Sysco customers by 2026. The first eCascadia delivery is expected to arrive at Sysco’s Riverside, […].
AIMMS
MAY 19, 2022
The post Supply Chain Network Design Maturity and Implementation Models Post COVID-19 appeared first on AIMMS.
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
MAY 19, 2022
Tesla Inc.’s removal this week from an industry benchmark index is raising new questions about what ESG actually means to investors.
RasTrac
MAY 19, 2022
Summertime is around the corner and as the temperatures increase so does the desire to cool off on the water! If you own or operate a marina, then this is great news—but there are some inherent challenges and risks to your marina operations. Particularly in the area of passenger and boat safety, both of which are your top priorities to continue successful marina operations in your area.
Blue Grace Logistics
MAY 19, 2022
FreightWaves NOW – May 17, 2022. FreightWaves NOW hosts talk to Erica Orr , Director of Procurement at BlueGrace Logistics, on framework for project management in 3PL space. To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics.
Food Logistics
MAY 19, 2022
The burden of hiring many drivers, merchandisers and other workers shifted to the retailer side, but in reality, many big retailers have been rethinking their physical footprints and converting them into self-distribution centers.
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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 Business Magazine
MAY 19, 2022
In production environments, intralogistics activities performed by humans are often non-value adding according to Lean methodology. Implementing autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to perform these warehouse transport activities is a way to reduce those costs. But to let those AMRs work as efficiently as possible, clever software is a must. Movi?o Robotics says it is an AMR manufacturer that constantly aims to maximise the hourly performance of its AMRs.
RPA Labs
MAY 19, 2022
31%. That’s the average response rate for a freight forwarder to respond to a quote request as uncovered in this unique approach by automation workflow company, RPA Labs. But don’t take our word for it. In this study, RPA Labs takes a look at quote request response rates by establishing a “faux” HVAC company, Griffith HVAC, to request container price quotes from the top 50 Freight Forwarding companies as listed by Armstrong & Associates.
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 19, 2022
Philippe Salles has been appointed FourKites ’ Vice President of Strategic Solutions (Ocean), bringing a wealth of experience to this booming area of the company’s business. “I’m delighted to be joining FourKites,” says Philippe, who brings experience from CMA CGM, INTTRA and maritime research and consultancy firm Drewry. “Visibility has been ocean shippers’ top priority for decades, and today’s real-time visibility platforms have completely changed the game.
FLS Transport
MAY 19, 2022
The Top Headlines in Freight, Transportation, & Logistics from FLS Transport. The FLS Weekly Freight Report covers the week’s top news in logistics, transportation, shipping, and freight. This week’s report covers how the high winds disrupted the supply chain and environment, diesel prices impact cross-border shipping rates, southern ports address the effect of food imports, the FDA easing formula import restrictions, and zero-emission reefer trucks. .
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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
MAY 19, 2022
Hyster will show a new A Series lift truck for the first time at LogiMAT 2022 in Stuttgart, Germany. Visitors to the show from 31 May to 2 June 2022 will get a chance to see a model that lifts 3.5 tonnes from the new line of tough, scalable, counterbalanced lift trucks at the Hyster stand. In Hall 10 at Stand C10, experts will be on hand to discuss how Hyster can “Power YOUR Possibilities” with a range of more than 140 counterbalance lift trucks, warehouse equipment and container handlers.
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
MAY 19, 2022
Traditional couriers and parcels seemed to be condemned to vanish after the digital era boom driven by the appearance of big, new players, as Amazon is. Nevertheless, as contradictory as it seems, these new players are the ones who have the sector more alive than never, bringing them on board into their innovation and evolution ships, making them the most-valuable players in the last mile deliveries.
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 19, 2022
Wiliot , the Internet of Things pioneer whose IoT platform is enabling trillions of everyday “things” to gain intelligence and harness the power of the cloud, has announced a milestone expansion of its product portfolio with the introduction of a Battery-Assisted IoT Pixel, developed in partnership with leading smart tag manufacturer Identiv. The new Battery-Assisted IoT Pixel joins the company’s flagship Battery-Free IoT Pixel to address specific IoT applications that are best served by battery
MercuryGate
MAY 19, 2022
Cybercriminals are working harder than ever to disrupt the transportation and shipping industry. High-profile attacks range from hacking traffic signals to clog supply lines, up to more invasive actions behind company firewalls that end in lost revenue and proprietary data. As a result, security configuration management (SCM) cyber security is a top priority for most companies that rely on transportation logistics and other services in the global supply chain.
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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.
Loginext
MAY 19, 2022
What is White Glove Delivery? 5 tips to get big & bulky delivery right With the eCommerce industry booming, there has been an increase in logistics and delivery companies that now tend to big, heavy, and bulky orders. The eCommerce industry has observed almost 3x to 10x growth in the past three years. One […].
Ship Monk
MAY 19, 2022
You drive to a bakery full of anticipation for your favorite chocolate cake. Then you arrive and there is no chocolate cake in the bakery case. DEVASTATION. This leaves two paths open. Would you rather find out the bakery is out of chocolate cake altogether and you have to settle for vanilla, or learn that another chocolate cake is in the oven and the treat will be ready for sale sometime this afternoon; you can pay now and return for it?
Commercial Carrier Journal
MAY 19, 2022
The Sunflower State is the 25th in the U.S. to allow fully autonomous vehicles to operate on public roads.
Freightera
MAY 19, 2022
LTL Freight Rates: from Major Cities in the USA and Canada to St. Petersburg, Florida. Shipping pallets in the USA? See some of the examples of our freight rates (1 pallet, 48” by 48” by 48”, 500 lbs, class 100) , for shipments going from major cities in the USA and Canada to St. Petersburg, Florida: From Miami FL to Saint Petersburg FL: $173.03 USD.
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
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 19, 2022
The biggest concern with shipments is not just the wait time but the thought of not knowing where it is, what condition it’s in, or will it even get to its destination. But worry no more! Jim Waters , the Vice President of Global Marketing at Tive , shares how they revolutionized shipments’ visibility, which caters to the different requirements customers have for their load – from real-time tracking that shows you where your shipment is to the condition it’s in.
Supply Chain and Logistics
MAY 19, 2022
The baby formula shortage is deplorable. And it’s nice that the government is trying to figure out how to help get more product into the supply chain. And it’s good to rethink restrictions on imports and get them moving.
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