Magaya
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
Massive shifts in demand, restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and a global lack of container shipping equipment have all compounded typical port congestion causes like severe weather and labor shortages to brew the “perfect storm,” causing significant port and terminal congestion at the world’s largest ports, and wreaking havoc on the timely handling of shipments.
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
Putting Supply Chains on Autopilot with Ali Raza. Ali Raza and Joe Lynch discuss putting supply chains on autopilot. Ali is a theory of constraints (TOC) practitioner who founded a company to help supply chains to improve throughput. About Ali Raza. Ali Raza is the Founder and CEO of Throughput, Inc., an AI-Powered software to help companies run leaner, faster, smoother, and safer operations out of the box.
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Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
In its monthly Manufacturing Report on Business, ISM said that the report’s key metric, the PMI, came in at 58.7 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), which was 1.8% below December’s 60.5, with both the PMI and the overall economy each growing, at a slower rate, for the eighth consecutive month. The January PMI reading is 5.6% above the 12-month average of 53.1.
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
E rkan Cerito?lu, the Director of Sales Operations and Supply Chain at A101. A101 is the fifth fastest growing retail company in the world. Their convenience stores – whose average footprint is 250 square meters – offer everyday low prices; customers don’t have to pay a premium for convenience. This has proven to be a successful strategy for Lidl and Aldi as well.
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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.
AIMMS
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
We often get asked what kind of return on investment you should expect to see when using our network design technology. Like others in our peer group, we often find ourselves sharing a range based on results typically seen in the market. Given that we are a data-driven (math-loving) company, we wanted to test this range by running some scenarios to see what kind of results companies can expect across a variety of verticals.
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Truck News
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
A trucking company is responsible for a number of things connected to operating commercial motor vehicles: driver conduct, vehicle mechanical safety condition, load security and the shipment of goods, and recordkeeping, among other things. One way to manage these obligations is by ensuring the company has a carrier safety plan. In some Canadian jurisdictions these […].
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
As the coronavirus outbreak has spread, unparalleled challenges have arisen for food and beverage companies all over the world. Extraordinary measures have been taken to keep the food supply chain safe, efficient, and productive.
Food Logistics
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
COVID-19 transformed the way fleets onboard drivers and employees, but core values remain, like the importance of finding the right fit in an employee.
NGT News
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
Darling Ingredients Inc., a producer of organic ingredients, and Valero Energy Corp., an international manufacturer and marketer of transportation fuels, say their 50/50 joint venture, Diamond Green Diesel (DGD), has received approval from both companies’ boards of directors to proceed with the construction of the renewable diesel production facility to be located at Valero’s Port […].
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
Overdrive Online
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
For Overdrive's 60th anniversary, take a run back through the half-decade-long journey of a famous Mack from weeds in a Florida yard to a fully custom-restored museum showpiece in Topeka, Kan., as covered in Overdrive.
NGT News
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
New Flyer of America Inc., a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., an independent global bus manufacturer, has unveiled its Xcelsior AV automated transit bus – now being tested at Robotic Research LLC, a Maryland-based company that specializes in artificial intelligence and automation. New Flyer and Robotic Research developed the Xcelsior AV – North America’s first […].
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos will step down from his post in the third quarter of 2021 and be replaced by Andy Jassy, the head of the company’s cloud computing unit.
MTS Logistics
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
China is the primary outlet for producing shipping containers. They produce more than 90 percent of the sea containers globally, which is not a coincidence. The export-oriented country has competitive labor costs and is a massive recycler of steel. China also plays an essential strategic role in the shipping container’s life cycle to maximize its use.
Advertiser: GEP
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
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
The strategy is meant to help stakeholders move with the scale and speed required to reach the state’s targets.
Truck News
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
If you ever doubted that an electric truck or two would soon be in your yard, better revise your thinking. Whether using batteries or a hydrogen fuel cell, they’re coming on stronger than anyone thought they would. And at the moment it’s the plug-in battery variant that’s roaring to the forefront, which isn’t to say […].
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
The surge in e-commerce has exposed serious deficiencies in the furniture industry’s supply chain.
FreightWaves SONAR
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
The constant battle to find the best methods to increase truckload carrier revenue consistently leaves managers scratching their heads and looking for answers. This struggle can finally come to an end through the use of modern analytics and data management. Such applications of freight technology allow carriers to improve their systems across the board, improving profit margins, reducing load times, streamline shipping, and many more benefits.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
Finish strong. A frequently-used motto in the health and fitness industry. For NordicTrack, the motto is not only heard when customers are coming to the end of a virtual exercise class, it’s also on display daily through the last mile delivery of its fitness equipment to homes across the country. In this report, learn how NordicTrack partnered with Ryder Last Mile to shape up the in-home delivery of its leading exercise equipment and increase customer satisfaction.
FreightWaves SONAR
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
In this edition of “SONAR Indices & Insights,” the SONAR team describes how freight market participants can analyze contract shipping freight rates and get more clarity around annual rate increases and bids by using the contract rate per mile indices in FreightWaves SONAR, the freight forecasting platform from FreightWaves. . When freight market participants gain a complete understanding of shipping freight rates both in the spot and contracted freight market, they are able to get a more pre
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
A measure of U.S. manufacturing remained robust at the start of the year, though pandemic-related supply-chain disruptions are restraining production and driving up prices.
AIMMS
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
We often get asked what kind of return on investment you should expect to see when using our network design technology. Like others in our peer group, we often find ourselves sharing a range based on results typically seen in the market. Given that we are a data-driven (math-loving) company, we wanted to test this range by running some scenarios to see what kind of results companies can expect across a variety of verticals.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
According to CNN , the first Nor’Easter of the season will bring 18-24 inches of snow to the East coast and bring along gusty winds and coastal flooding with the potential for power outages. In anticipation to the storm, New Jersey’s governor has declared a state of emergency. During intense bands of the storm, residents can expect visibility to drop to zero, and areas may experience rare instances of thundersnow.
Logistics Business Magazine
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
SnapFulfil’s Chief Operating Officer, Stefanie Rollins, has been listed in the Top 25 Women Leaders in Software of Europe for 2021. This annual award by global market research and insights company, The Software Report, heralds inspirational women who have contributed towards the advancement of not only their companies, but the broader software industry at large – facilitating seamless digital transformation and more efficient business processes.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
Transportation Insight, a North American provider of enterprise logistics solutions, recently announced the acquisition of Transaver Global Services Inc.
Logistics Business Magazine
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
Following on from the previously announced lamb automation system, Scott has been awarded a second large contract by Alliance Group, this one to design and build a carton handling, sortation and palletising system in frozen environment (-28°C). The system will increase product handling efficiencies by allowing more flexible, high speed carton sortation and management.
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
EazyStock
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
Better Inventory Management for eCommerce. The growth of eCommerce in 2020 was phenomenal as more customers, B2B and B2C alike, shopped online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In Q3 of 2020 Amazon reported sales up 37% year-on-year, with eBay close behind at 25%. Forrester projects that B2B eCommerce transactions will reach $1.8 trillion by 2023 , indicating a need for more robust online sales strategies.
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
Saying just “data” does not really come close to presenting how replete this report’s findings are, with Convoy explaining it includes data from millions of pickups and deliveries, with more than 1,000 unique data points collected on each shipment and more than 50 terabytes of freight data.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
Johnson & Johnson will ship some COVID-19 vaccines ordered by the European Union to the U.S. for the last stage of production, raising concern among some member states that the bloc’s inoculation program could be hampered by further delays.
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