Blue Grace Logistics
MARCH 24, 2022
Modern logistics demand modern analytics. Prescriptive and predictive analytics help companies see the proverbial iceberg coming and learn how best to avoid it. What’s in this article: What are Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics? What Do Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics Do Best in Logistics? How to Implement High-Level Analytics in Logistics.
Shipsta
MARCH 24, 2022
To ensure your 2022 freight procurement strategy is successful, calculating your costs accurately is vital. However, we’re just a few months into the year, and the market has already experienced some of the biggest shakeups imaginable.
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Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 24, 2022
Demand for e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment continues to grow. According to Digital Commerce 360 , U.S. e-commerce sales increased again in 2021, up 14% year-over-year (YoY), and by more than 50% compared to 2019. Many top retailers rolled out more versatile fulfillment to better serve customers, embracing gig economy couriers to offer same-day and two-hour delivery and rounding out omnichannel fulfillment offerings with buy online pickup in store (BOPIS) and related services.
Overdrive Online
MARCH 24, 2022
The 40th Shell Rotella SuperRigs working truck show will be held in Branson, Missouri, in June.
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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.
NGT News
MARCH 24, 2022
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has placed its first order of Next Generation Delivery Vehicles (NGDV) with Oshkosh Defense, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oshkosh Corp. The initial order is for 50,000 NGDVs and is valued at $2.98 billion. “Oshkosh is committed to making a difference in the lives of those who depend on our […]. The post USPS Places $2.98 Billion Order for 50,000 Delivery Vehicles appeared first on NGT News.
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NGT News
MARCH 24, 2022
GoFor, a last-mile service delivery company with a network of over 10,000 independent drivers, and Odin Automotive have signed a preferred partnership to deploy Odin’s electric delivery vehicle ecosystem in the U.S. and Canada starting in Q2 of 2022. The partnership gives GoFor a turnkey solution for electric deliveries and secures preferred access for Odin’s […].
Shipping and Freight Resource
MARCH 24, 2022
You may have seen cars or other vehicles overshooting traffic lanes and ending up ploughing into the dirt on the side of a highway. This is what may have happened to the Ever Forward a 11,850 TEU capacity container ship in the Chesapeake Bay in the USA. The Hong Kong flagged ship operated by Evergreen, the 7th largest container shipping line in the world, was on its way from the port of Baltimore in Maryland US to Norfolk when it is said to have missed a southbound turn in the Chesapeake Bay and
NGT News
MARCH 24, 2022
GreenPower Motor Company Inc.’s purpose-built buses and trucks are now eligible for vouchers ranging from $60,000 to $375,000 per battery-electric vehicle through the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP). The program is scheduled to open at 10 a.m. PT on March 30, 2022, with $196,600,000 available […].
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 24, 2022
The last global shock drove businesses everywhere to rethink supply chain risk and resilience, but many have yet to take action. This time, it may be different.
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
RPA Labs
MARCH 24, 2022
To better understand the ups and downs of transshipment and what it entails, it is important to appreciate the role automation and digitization have in this essential shipping and transportation method. As highlighted by Supply Chain 24/7 , “ automation is now a familiar technical concept for enterprises, with many automating manual, repeatable tasks to achieve efficiency.
Ship Monk
MARCH 24, 2022
For our next installment of the “Meet the Women of ShipMonk Q&A,” we asked a few female team members who inspire us here at ShipMonk, “Who inspires you , and why?” Here’s what they said. (Spoiler alert: Grandma wins big.). “Who Inspires You, and Why?”. Christine Warren, VP of Client Success. “My grandmother. She was the head of marketing for apparel brands in the fashion district of NY back in the 50’s.
Ottawa Logistics
MARCH 24, 2022
As the Internet has grown over the last few years, it has catalyzed impressive changes in the way commerce is conducted — regardless of sector. Additionally, the Internet has spawned incredible amounts of new business ventures. These new companies offer an incredible array of services and goods, both old and new in type. But especially important is the new era of online sales in the ecommerce sector.
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 24, 2022
One of Europe‘s most modern wine press halls is located in the Franconian town of Kitzingen in the southern German state of Bavaria. During wine season, several hundred tonnes of grapes are processed there daily. Around 2,000 grape containers need to be stored and tracked. For this reason, the Winzergemeinschaft Franken eG (GWF) emphasised digitalisation early during the construction of the hall.
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.
Ottawa Logistics
MARCH 24, 2022
Ten years ago, the subscription box business was non-existent. But in the last decade, the industry has grown from nothing into one of the most popular types of online purchases worldwide. Companies like Birchbox, Barkbox, and Dollar Shave Club have led the charge; according to Fortune Magazine , Birchbox blossomed from its 2010 startup into a business that, as of 2014, had 800,000 subscribers and was valued at $485 million.
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 24, 2022
Fifty-one innovations, 950 participants over six days, daily highlight tours and a top-class congress programme with panel discussions – the IFOY TEST DAYS and the TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS came to a successful end on Wednesday evening in Dortmund. Fourteen products and solutions from 12 companies nominated for an International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year Award (IFOY AWARD) underwent six days of multi-level testing.
Ottawa Logistics
MARCH 24, 2022
One of the many advantages of operating order fulfillment companies in Canada and the U.S. is the ability to see firsthand some of the top products that are selling online. This information serves as a valuable barometer for retailers and consumers. Below is a top 10 list of trending products to sell online : YOU ARE PAYING FOR TRADITIONALLY DESIGNED MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT (MHE). 1.
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 24, 2022
Digital networking is taking great leaps forward in intralogistics, including in the operation of electric forklift trucks. In Charge & Connect, Fronius Perfect Charging offers a software solution that networks the charging infrastructure and enables industrially secure data transfer in real time. Users benefit from greater transparency and control of the entire charging infrastructure, giving them the power to boost the efficiency of their intralogistics.
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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.
Ottawa Logistics
MARCH 24, 2022
In the new frontier of omni-channel sales, fulfillment centers find as many opportunities as they do challenging obstacles. Direct sales, an industry that garnered an impressive 34.4 billion dollars in sales in 2014 according to the Direct Selling Association , is a growing demand that straddles that fence. Direct sales takes the brick-and-mortar requirement of a storefront off the table without removing it entirely, and hyper-focuses on customization and sales venue flexibility.
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 24, 2022
Global real estate firm Hines has announced the sale of the Royal Mail sorting warehouse in Edinburgh. The industrial building was acquired in 2019 by a fund sponsored by Hines and has been sold to ICG Real Estate for an undisclosed price. The 215,745 sq ft mission-critical facility is located in Edinburgh’s Sighthill Industrial Estate adjacent to Hermiston Gait Retail Park.
Ottawa Logistics
MARCH 24, 2022
It seems that on a day-to-day basis, subscription box services are becoming more popular on social media. As this industry has grown, so have the various options that are available to meet interests ranging from cooking supplies, pet supplies, video game and popular culture memorabilia and much more. More likely than not there is a box service to meet your needs.
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 24, 2022
International development organisation Transaid is calling on cyclists from across the transport and logistics industry to saddle up for Hadrian’s Cycleway this Autumn, as it prepares for a team of up to 40 riders to tackle the 157-mile route across a stunning World Heritage Site. The group will depart Whitehaven on 16 September and pedal to South Shields over two full days of cycling, with funds raised being used to support Transaid’s life-saving work in sub-Saharan Africa, where it is focused
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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.
Ottawa Logistics
MARCH 24, 2022
“Man maintains his poise, balance and sense of security only as he is moving forward,” famed surgeon Maxwell Maltz once quipped. This is especially true in business. Without constantly maintained warehouse security, any other tech upgrade or customer service enhancement is basically useless. How long do you think you can maintain a great market share if a hacker sells your blueprints to all of your competitors after stealing them from an exploit in your network?
MercuryGate
MARCH 24, 2022
Managing costs and expenses is a never-ending responsibility in the supply chain. Using new technology and proactive, smart transportation is critical. So, too, is knowing how to allocate freight costs to inventory. The post How to Allocate Freight Costs to Inventory appeared first on MercuryGate International.
Ottawa Logistics
MARCH 24, 2022
A well-kept warehouse is the cornerstone of a company’s efficiency. Key features of a well-organized warehouse include a clutter free floor, clearly labeled products, proper lighting and a climate-controlled environment. In addition to facilitating the order fulfillment process and enhancing efficiency, good warehousekeeping benefits employees by offering a safer, more pleasant work environment.
FLS Transport
MARCH 24, 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 wildfires in Texas, carriers donating time and resources, Canadian railways shutting down, EV truck batteries, and congestion at Eastern and Gulf Coast ports.
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
Ottawa Logistics
MARCH 24, 2022
Although Bill Gates is quoted as saying, “Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning,” he most definitely did not build the Microsoft empire off of bad logistics. As a matter of fact, Microsoft has one of the best logistics structures in the world, with much of its fulfillment and distribution actually piggybacking on the resources of hardware developers.
20Cube Logistics
MARCH 24, 2022
Digitalisation in every sector has fostered the development of better procedures and concepts. Logistics in India is one of the sectors that has been facing challenges due to lower digitisation, traditional methods and lack of synchronisation. Efficient logistics for any country is a major game changer as it involves movement of goods and services that in turn drives all other economic activities.
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