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Negotiating Techniques for Construction Procurement

SIPMM Professional Publications

As a professional purchaser, negotiation skills will place one at an upper hand. Besides interacting closely with the suppliers for various deals, apurchaser has to negotiate effectively with potential suppliers to get the required goods at favourable pricing, within a given working budget. Negotiation is a communication skill whereby the process involves two parties to […].

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DSV Expands Air Charter Network

Airfreight Logistics

DSV is now expanding its air charter network, by using some of the world’s largest airports along with less congested airports such as Luxembourg, Huntsville (Alabama, USA) and Macau to ensure faster turnaround on the ground and reducing the risk of delays. DSV also designs and oversees ground-handling, ensuring short transit times and complete control from door-to-door.

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DAMCO Develops App to Monitor Infant Formula Shipments for Nestlé Nutrition

Logistics Manager

DAMCO has developed a new app for Wyeth Nutrition, a division of Nestlé Nutrition, digitizing the shipment processing of its infant formula consignments globally. The app allows truck drivers to record and report on all of Wyeth’s local container transport movements, as well as to generate a quality control document, which can be produced for audit purposes.

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Emirates SkyCargo Completes Over 10,000 Flights in Three Months

Airfreight Logistics

Between April and June 2020, Emirates SkyCargo has facilitated the movement of essential commodities and other supplies for individual consumers and businesses across the world by operating more than 10,000 cargo flights to destinations across six continents. The flights were a mix of scheduled, ad-hoc and charter operations. Nabil Sultan, Emirates Divisional Senior Vice President, Cargo said: “As a customer focused organisation, Emirates SkyCargo has innovatively adapted our cargo operati

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

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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New Country Resilience Index Showcases the Usual Suspects, Best and Worst

Supply Chain Brain

Much attention has been paid to the ability of individual companies and their supply chains to withstand disruptive events. But what makes an entire country resilient?

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DB Schenker Implements Smart Picking Glasses for Warehouse Logistics

Logistics Manager

DB Schenker has successfully introduced Picavi’s smart glasses in order-picking operations, with the goal of implementing the smart picking solution as standard procedure across multiple locations. During a trial period, the smart picking application was thoroughly explored in Bremen and Rodgau, Germany, with the team in Rodgau combining the solution with intelligent scanning glove ProGlove.

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Etihad Cargo Enhances Export Control Compliance with new E2open Partnership

Airfreight Logistics

Etihad Cargo is set to streamline regulatory compliance screening processes for shipments via a new partnership with E2open , a leading provider of intelligent supply chain solutions. Scheduled to be fully operational by November, the E2open application implementation will enable Etihad Cargo to automate cargo screening against global regulations and sanctions leveraging E2open’s global trade content.

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APM Terminals Buenos Aires Facilitates First Ever Export of Lemons from Argentina to China

Logistics Manager

For the first time in history, a cargo of lemons has been exported from Argentina to China. A container with 24 tons of lemons, produced in Tucumán, was shipped on the Maersk Labrea from APM Terminals Buenos Aires in Argentina to the Port of Hong Kong, on June 30, 2020. This was made possible due to the agreement and adherence to phytosanitary requirements by both countries.

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Why Service Has a Big Role to Play in Shaping the New Economy

Supply Chain Brain

COVID-19 has been the ultimate digital accelerant, giving advanced industrial services a big role to play in shaping the new economy.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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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OOCL Launches Transpacific Latin Pacific 3 (TLP3) Service

Logistics Manager

To enhance OOCL’s network coverage in the Latin America market, the carrier has announced a new service in their Asia – West Coast South America network which will commence from August 2020. The new Transpacific Latin Pacific 3 (TLP3) service will offer competitive service and scheduling options for shipments in the region with the shortest transit time in the market between Central China and Mexico (Ningbo to Manzanillo).

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DB Schenker Implements Smart Picking Glasses for Warehouse Logistics

Airfreight Logistics

DB Schenker has successfully introduced Picavi’s smart glasses in order-picking operations, with the goal of implementing the smart picking solution as standard procedure across multiple locations. During a trial period, the smart picking application was thoroughly explored in Bremen and Rodgau, Germany, with the team in Rodgau combining the solution with intelligent scanning glove ProGlove.

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DSV Expands Air Charter Network – Airfreight Logistics

247 Customs Broker

DSV is now expanding its air charter network, by using some of the world’s largest airports along with less congested airports such as Luxembourg, Huntsville… The post DSV Expands Air Charter Network – Airfreight Logistics appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Emirates SkyCargo Completes Over 10,000 Flights in Three Months – Airfreight Logistics

247 Customs Broker

Between April and June 2020, Emirates SkyCargo has facilitated the movement of essential commodities and other supplies for individual consumers and businesses across the world… The post Emirates SkyCargo Completes Over 10,000 Flights in Three Months – Airfreight Logistics appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

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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HAECO Xiamen Provides Solutions to Support Cathay Pacific Airways – Airfreight Logistics

247 Customs Broker

HAECO Xiamen, a member of the HAECO Group, have announced that it has provided Cathay Pacific Airways with a successful design engineering and certification solution… The post HAECO Xiamen Provides Solutions to Support Cathay Pacific Airways – Airfreight Logistics appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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APM Terminals Buenos Aires Facilitates First Ever Export of Lemons from Argentina to China – Logistics Manager

247 Customs Broker

For the first time in history, a cargo of lemons has been exported from Argentina to China. A container with 24 tons of lemons, produced… The post APM Terminals Buenos Aires Facilitates First Ever Export of Lemons from Argentina to China – Logistics Manager appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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OOCL Launches Transpacific Latin Pacific 3 (TLP3) Service – Logistics Manager

247 Customs Broker

To enhance OOCL’s network coverage in the Latin America market, the carrier has announced a new service in their Asia – West Coast South America… The post OOCL Launches Transpacific Latin Pacific 3 (TLP3) Service – Logistics Manager appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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DAMCO Develops App to Monitor Infant Formula Shipments for Nestlé Nutrition – Logistics Manager

247 Customs Broker

DAMCO has developed a new app for Wyeth Nutrition, a division of NestlĂ© Nutrition, digitizing the shipment processing of its infant formula consignments globally. The… The post DAMCO Develops App to Monitor Infant Formula Shipments for NestlĂ© Nutrition – Logistics Manager appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

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.

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Etihad Cargo Enhances Export Control Compliance with new E2open Partnership – Airfreight Logistics

247 Customs Broker

Etihad Cargo is set to streamline regulatory compliance screening processes for shipments via a new partnership with E2open, a leading provider of intelligent supply chain… The post Etihad Cargo Enhances Export Control Compliance with new E2open Partnership – Airfreight Logistics appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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DB Schenker Implements Smart Picking Glasses for Warehouse Logistics – Logistics Manager

247 Customs Broker

DB Schenker has successfully introduced Picavi’s smart glasses in order-picking operations, with the goal of implementing the smart picking solution as standard procedure across multiple… The post DB Schenker Implements Smart Picking Glasses for Warehouse Logistics – Logistics Manager appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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DB Schenker Implements Smart Picking Glasses for Warehouse Logistics – Airfreight Logistics

247 Customs Broker

DB Schenker has successfully introduced Picavi’s smart glasses in order-picking operations, with the goal of implementing the smart picking solution as standard procedure across multiple… The post DB Schenker Implements Smart Picking Glasses for Warehouse Logistics – Airfreight Logistics appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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