Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
With the holidays upon us, eCommerce companies are battling for the minds and wallets of a consumer base that’s larger than ever due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Chief among the weaponry these combatants are using are claims of fast shipping, typically 2-day ground shipping. Can your shipping speed keep up with your competitors’ offerings? A better question may be: do you need them to?
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
In supply chain management, it is widely accepted that holding enough finished goods inventory to fulfill every order is just too costly. Ipsen, a global bio-pharmaceutical company , disproves that. The post Does Perfect Customer Service Make Sense? appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
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Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
“Complexity is really a killer,” said Roberto Isaias, Mattel’s chief supply-chain officer, as quoted in a January 2, 2020 Wall Street Journal article by Paul Ziobro. According to the article: Mattel has chopped the choices of reds [for its toys] by more than one-third and is doing the same for other colors, part of a. Read more Reducing Supply Chain Complexity (Reining In the Endless Aisle).
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
The National Retail Federation is calling for an expected 3.6%-to-5.2% annual gain, to between $755.3 billion and $766.7 billion in total sales. In 2019, total U.S. holiday retail sales saw a 4% annual gain, to $729.1 billion, with holiday sales seeing an average annual gain of 3.5% over the last five years.
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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.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
In supply chain management, it is widely accepted that holding enough finished goods inventory to fulfill every order is just too costly. The thinking goes that at some point, improving service levels means you are not adding inventory in a linear manner but rather exponentially. Ipsen , a global bio-pharmaceutical company with $3 billion in annual revenues, disproves that.
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Logistics Bureau
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
A slew of new digital technologies is disrupting supply chain operations, but none is having more of an impact on the industry than artificial intelligence (AI). Already, half of all enterprises are using AI and/or robotics to tackle problems in the supply chain and to improve its performance. Let’s take a brief look at three areas in which AI has made the deepest inroads.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
USPS officials said that should the PRC’s Postal Service Governors sign off on these proposed rate increases, the percentage increases, for certain USPS product segments would increase to varying degrees, including Shipping Services product prices up roughly 3.5% for Priority Mail service and 1.2% for Priority Mail Express service.
Kuebix
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
The holiday season during Covid-19 means smaller gatherings and changes to long-standing traditions for many families. Healthcare professionals are recommending everyone stays home and stays safe for Thanksgiving this year. Regardless of any changes in plans, there’s one thing that will be at the center of most families’ tables – turkey. A grand total of […].
Shipping and Freight Resource
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Carriers struggle to cope with equipment shortages as transshipment ports see an increase in October cargo rollovers, reveals the latest Ocean Insights data. Strong demand for container shipping space on major trade lanes from Asia to Europe and North America saw cargo rollovers increase month-on-month in October as carriers struggled to keep ocean supply chains operating smoothly.
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
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
A shortage of containers at Vancouver’s port is slowing Canada’s exports of lentils and peas, the latest ripple in a phenomenon that has roiled trade.
Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Driving trucks will condition most professionals to almost automatically notice dangers on the highways – objects in the lane, erratic drivers speeding and weaving. Yet our eyes and ears need to be tuned to other situations, too, where our recognition could be a real difference-maker. The post Learning to see: Your recognition could solve a crime, save a life first appeared on Overdrive.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
In a progressive, tech-focused city, Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) recognized an opportunity to reduce emissions and noise by replacing aging diesel school buses with propane autogas school buses. The district transports 9,100 students to 33 schools, two early learning schools and seven special programs via 141 routes each day. Operating in an urban area […].
FreightWaves SONAR
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Each week, you’ll learn about another index found within SONAR, the freight forecasting platform from FreightWaves. This week, learn how freight market participants, especially freight carriers, rely on FreightWaves SONAR’s Operating Ratio (OPRAT) index to monitor and understand carrier operating ratios. In this article, you learn what is the OPRAT in SONAR, who in the freight market relies on this index, what the OPRAT index tells freight market participants and a freight market expert’s deeper
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.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
As part of their commitment to support California’s climate goals, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) and San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) have created a Hydrogen Blending Demonstration Program. This program would be the first in California and among the first in the nation. Blending hydrogen with natural gas is part of a multi-pronged strategy […].
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Guardhat, an industrial IoT technology company, recently announced the release of their new smart glasses-based solutions that ensure the safety and productivity of front-line workers.
Now, That's Logistics
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Busy places where employees are constantly in motion, picking and packing shipments, driving forklifts, and interacting with one another, warehouses and distribution centers must take special care to ensure that their employees, business partners, and customers stay healthy and safe. “While most desk employees can accomplish tasks from anywhere with a Wi-Fi connection, the nation’s 12.8 million manufacturing workers must show up for work,” MaintainX points out.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Superior Energy Systems has received the National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP) retail certification for its propane autogas dispensers. This certification allows the company to sell its propane autogas dispensers to customers that wish to install them in a public setting for full retail use. NTEP requires the fuel industry to submit prototype measuring devices for […].
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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
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
DHL Global Forwarding, Deutsche Post DHL Group’s air and ocean freight specialist, is expanding its Certified Life Science Station in the city of San Juan, Puerto Rico by investing in additional cold storage space and technology for the life sciences and healthcare sector.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
XL Fleet, a company that specializes in vehicle electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, says Farmbro Inc., an Ontario-based upfitting solutions service provider specializing in commercial and work vehicles, expects to double its sales volume from approximately 1,000 XL unit installations this year to over 2,000 in 2021 to meet the increasing demand for […].
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Workforce management in manufacturing, or any other business sector across the supply chain, is a juggling act for business leaders and HR professionals.
Logistics Bureau
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
ARTICLE SUMMARY. Three rules are really important in inventory management. If you don’t get them right, you won’t be able to do a lot of other things. They are: 1) Observe ABC Classification. It has long been shown that 20 percent of lines account for 80 percent of revenue and margin. These are the A-lines and should be prioritised in the warehouse.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Pelican BioThermal, a global provider of temperature controlled packaging, recently announced deep frozen temperature controlled packaging options with temperature ranges of minus 80 degrees Celsius to minus 20 degrees Celsius.
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Hamburg-based intralogistics provider STILL has announced it supports the reforestation project PLANT-MY-TREE. This month, the first of a total of 1,000 trees were planted in the reforestation area in Hohenaspe near Itzehoe in Germany. There, on the “STILL woodland”, they will grow in peace for at least 100 years and compensate for harmful emissions.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Averitt Express has expanded its facility in Laredo, TX with the addition of 35,000-sq.-ft of distribution and fulfillment space.
247 Customs Broker
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Using bio-LNG as a drop-in fuel can cut emissions by up to about 92% in the combustion cycle compared to those of fossil fuel-based LNG,… The post Bio-LNG offers maritime big emissions cuts over fossil LNG, report says appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
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
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Global digital commerce sales are expected to rise 30% year-on-year during this holiday season, encompassing 34% growth in the U.S.
247 Customs Broker
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
23rd November 2020 In logistics operations, achieving optimal productivity and efficiency are often the two main performance metrics. Increased demand has put pressure on retail… The post barcode reading – hands-free – Logistics Business® Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
In logistics operations, achieving optimal productivity and efficiency are often the two main performance metrics. Increased demand has put pressure on retail and e-commerce fulfillment facilities to maintain scalable performance and throughput. One way to achieve this is through overhead hands-free barcode reading systems which offer a varitey of advantages: – Station flexibility: Ability to handle a variety of box sizes and operator heights thanks to dynamic focus length and high resolut
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