Kuebix

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Amazon Prime Day is approaching quickly with a start date of October 13, 2020. While Amazon typically holds this digital shopping ‘holiday’ in July, supply chain disruptions brought on by Covid-19 led to a postponement of the event. Despite setbacks beyond their control, Amazon has high hopes for this year’s Amazon Prime Day! The 3-day […]. The post What Supply Chains Should Expect from Amazon Prime Day this Fall appeared first on Kuebix.

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The Lean Thinker

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Outside of the actual operation, the default meeting schedule for most organizations is weekly. This is OK when everyone understands what is expected and the default thinking and behavior is working for you. With Toyota Kata, though, the intent is to practice a routine that is not default thinking or behavior. Yet many organizations fall into the default of a weekly coaching cycle.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2020

It is widely said that there is a the trend toward more warehouses being built, and a trend toward smaller warehouses being built in urban areas. This is being driven, by the rapid ecommerce growth rate and increased competition among retailers to get their goods to consumers more quickly. Data shows this is largely a myth. The post It is a Myth that the US is Building More but Smaller Warehouses appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 5, 2020

RTLS technology combined with the continued evolution of WMS user interfaces promises to take inventory management to a new level by allowing improved visibility and control. Here’s how RTLS may end up helping inventory management, alongside proven methods like vigorous bar code data collection and validation of moves within WMS.

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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.

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Truck News

OCTOBER 5, 2020

As Canada’s electronic logging device (ELD) mandate approaches, many fleets admit to being ill-prepared for the regulation, set to go into effect in June 2021. According to a Today’s Trucking Pulse survey, 37% of respondents noted they will not be prepared, or are unsure of their preparedness when the mandate takes effect next June. The […].

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20Cube Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2020

International movement of consignment defines two activities: Import and Export. In both these activities, many documents change hands forming a long chain of exchange. Documents start from the parties responsible for import and export, companies that are handling shipping and movement will look at another set of documents to move the consignment in international waters.

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Overdrive Online

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Ever bought a Jeff Foxworthy CD at a truckstop? Arnie Hoffman's Laughing Hyena Records has catered almost exclusively to truckers for nearly 50 years and is changing again with the times.

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NGT News

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Nacelle Solutions says two renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities in Wisconsin – S&S Jerseyland Dairy in Sturgeon Bay and Dallmann East River Dairy in Brillion – have been completed and recently begun operations. Nacelle will own, operate and maintain the RNG processing equipment under a long-term service contract for U.S. Gain. Nacelle Solutions, a provider […].

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Truck News

OCTOBER 5, 2020

When operating commercial vehicles into the United States, one of the first credentials you’ll need is a USDOT number. Your USDOT number is one of your most important credentials for U.S. operations, so it’s best you know as much as you can about what it is, how it’s used by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety […].

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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

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WorkWave

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Time To Read: 4 minutes. No matter the size of your field service business or what industry you’re in, employee engagement is essential to your success. By engaging with your employees in a meaningful way you can ensure that every member of your team drives your company toward its goals, from the day they’re hired to the day that they retire. Companies that are able to create and sustain systems that allow for a positive employee culture position themselves for greater success.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Industry experts maintain that ocean carriers may have finally figured out how to make money this year, as sluggish demand last summer made sustainable pricing more important than ever. Shippers now can’t afford to miss vital bookings this peak. season, thereby committing to contracts early.

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Parade

OCTOBER 5, 2020

San Francisco, CA June 11, 2020 — Parade and DAT Solutions have partnered to integrate key products and features from DAT into the market leading capacity management platform. The integration - born out of the growing expectation for freight brokerages to become natively digital - will provide Parade customers with access to DAT’s RateView. This will grant them access to current and historical freight rates on more than 65,000 lanes across North America.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2020

We all remember that fateful day more than three years ago when the issue of cybersecurity became very real for shipping. On June 27, 2017, the vicious malware named “NotPetya” hacked into Maersk’s system in what is known as one of the “most devastating cyberattacks in history.” One of the most technologically advanced (if not the most technologically advanced) carriers was brought to its knees.

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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.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Make the business case for transportation management.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 5, 2020

The transportation industry is always looking for new ways to lower costs and save time. There are many areas in which shippers can do so. New systems and advances make connecting with drivers and carriers easier. Analytics unlock the doors to new ways to utilize equipment, and lower freight spend. Even the most basic transportation.read More. The post Automating Back Office Processes to Add Brand Value appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 5, 2020

By utilizing foreign trade zones this year, U.S. shippers can save time, money and lower their risk window when doing business with manufacturers in Mexico and Canada.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 5, 2020

New voice picking system Lydia Voice uses deep neural network technology — and is optimized for workers wearing face masks.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 5, 2020

In this webinar, One Network’s COO Joe Bellini explains 3 strategies executives need to embrace to remain prepared in the "next normal", along with their tech enablers.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 5, 2020

The Port of Rotterdam is testing technology to manage and trade renewable energy consumption, finding the effort has already made a significant cost savings.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 5, 2020

A recent Bloomberg report noted that Greenwich, Conn.-based global freight transportation and logistics services provider XPO Logistics is again looking into the possibility of selling its European supply chain business operations. Citing “people” familiar with the matter, the report said that this process had paused during the pandemic.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 5, 2020

It’s been a chaotic 6-8 months for most organizations. Everyone has been working ‘round the clock trying to keep the business going and addressing the aftershocks. Now is the time to take action and deepen the understanding of the decisions you need to make now and in the future. What role can Integrated Business Planning and scenario modeling play?

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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.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 5, 2020

The report’s key indicator—the Services PMI (formerly the Non-Manufacturing PMI)—inched up 0.9%, to 57.8 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth is occurring), in September. This followed a 1.2% August decline and a 1% gain in July.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Susan Zucker, adjunct instructor at Champlain College Online, discusses the challenge and advantages of online education of students preparing for a career in supply-chain management during a pandemic.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 5, 2020

In this session, learn how the many moving and interdependent parts of last mile delivery make it the most complex and expensive segment of supply chains.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 5, 2020

If you connect it, protect it. That’s the theme of this week, the first in National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and it’s become even more critical… The post The pandemic open cybersecurity gaps in the supply chain. How do managers close them? appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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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

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NGT News

OCTOBER 5, 2020

With the rapidly expanding interest in heavy-duty electric trucks, Hino Trucks, a Toyota Group company that manufactures, sells and services a lineup of Class 4-8 commercial trucks in the U.S., and Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) have agreed to jointly develop a Class 8 fuel cell electric truck (FCET) for the North American market. The […]. The post Hino Trucks, Toyota Agree to Jointly Develop Fuel Cell Electric Truck appeared first on NGT News.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Dive Brief: Shippers are being warned of severe congestion at the California ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach that could result in increased lead… The post Surge in imports congest West Coast ports, leads to calls for more dual transactions appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Truck News

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Contractual interest provisions can be critical in the trucking industry because the amount of claimed interest — according to the rate indicated on an invoice or some other document — often far exceeds the actual amount of owed debt. Many trucking companies issue invoices containing terms that look something like this: Payment terms net 30 days […].

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