Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Warehousing megatrends are primarily driven by the long-term, sustained, global growth of e-commerce. Today's customer experience depends on warehouse activity more than ever before. But these warehouses must fulfill more orders of smaller handling units, at higher costs with more required tasks. Furthermore, fulfillment horizons have become compressed while variability in throughput requirements has increased.
Kuebix
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Veterans Day, celebrated annually on November 11th, recognizes veterans for their sacrifices, the honor they’ve shown, and celebrates the freedom they have brought our nation with their service. It’s an opportunity for everyone to thank those that have served and to commemorate their bravery. Veterans in the Transportation and Supply Chain Industry Transitioning out of […].
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FreightWaves SONAR
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Prospects are not all created equal. The best freight brokers ask the right questions in freight broker sales when prospecting for new business. Knowing the right questions to ask makes it much easier to determine whether you should pursue a new shipper, or whether it makes more sense to move on to a better opportunity. . Listed below are essential tips on how to qualify prospects at the beginning of your sales process.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
The pace of change wrought by e-commerce on warehousing/DC operations has been increasing for several years, but now the pandemic has kicked it into overdrive.
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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.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Supply Chain Control Towers are not new. Analysts and software vendors have been talking about them for as long as I’ve been an industry analyst (20+ years). So, why are we still talking about supply chain control towers? I asked that question at the beginning of a webcast (presented by E2open) that I participated in. Read more Supply Chain Control Towers: Why Are We Still Talking About Them?
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Morai Logistics
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
After a year dominated by a pandemic, many of the anticipated trends heading into 2020 have been reconsidered—here are 6 to be mindful of going forward. The supply chain has experienced more disruption and subsequent evolution than any time in recent history. As a result of COVID-19, companies have had to reevaluate the state of their supply chains and make the necessary adjustments to make them thrive in a time of great uncertainty.
Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
When ID thieves get between legitimate brokers and carriers to steal fuel-advance/other load money, it's the trucker that feels the burden most significantly. Yet stopping this will take collaboration among carriers, brokers, shippers and law enforcement. More here on the variety of schemes. The post Fighting ID fraud in the broker-carrier transaction isn't solely on truckers first appeared on Overdrive.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Virginia’s first electric school buses will soon arrive at schools across the state. Sonny Merryman and Dominion Energy, with partners Thomas Built Buses and Proterra, hosted a rollout celebration to officially introduce the Jouley electric bus to public school officials from across the state who will soon be receiving their first electric buses as part […].
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Countries will need to build from scratch the deep-freeze production, storage and transportation networks needed for the vaccine to survive.
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
NGT News
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
As electric vehicles (EVs) have increased in popularity over the past few years, the infrastructure to charge them has similarly expanded along interstate highways, at workplaces and at public parking lots across the country. During the first three months of this year, public electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) grew by 7.6%. Of that, EV fast […].
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Hemispheric trade got a big boost when a new cross-border agreement was crafted and signed, but now U.S. shippers must turn their attention to ongoing tensions in Asia and the looming impact made by Brexit.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Penske Truck Leasing, a global transportation services provider, says it has put a battery-electric eM2 from the Freightliner Innovation Fleet into service with Temco Logistics, a company that delivers and installs appliances and home goods. The Class 6 electric vehicle (EV) is currently being used by Temco for delivery and installation of appliances to residential […].
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
The RRIF Express’s objective is to reduce the time and costs related to securing loans to modernize aging freight and commuter rail infrastructure, according to DOT. And it added that it will expand eligibility and provide more flexibility for a pilot program to expedite long-term, low-cost loans for America’s short line and regional railroads.
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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 11, 2020
Ford Motor Co. says its Kansas City assembly plant will build the all-new E-Transit van, part of a more than $3.2 billion investment in Ford’s North American manufacturing facilities to produce a series of new electric vehicles (EVs) for commercial and retail customers. The new E-Transit will join the all-electric F-150 announced in September and […].
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Paul Asel, managing partner with NGP Capital, offers a venture capital perspective on the current state and long-term promise of the logistics industry.
Logistics Bureau
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Article Summary. The COVID-19 pandemic has wrought staggering changes in higher education around the world. Whereas online courses and programmes were previously managed as a separate entity, they are now an integral part of most academic systems. Even before the arrival of the pandemic, the global e-learning market was expanding at an astonishing rate due to increasing patronage by university students, especially those in the lower-income bracket.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Total October imports headed up 16.3% annually, following a 15.2% annual September gain, with containerized freight shipments—at 2.904 million TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units)—up 16.8%, for the month, setting a new record, after an 11.2% September gain.
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GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
[link] While the supply chain speeds toward a record-breaking peak season, e-commerce is already at its breaking point. Inventory has been subject to changing customers’ buying patterns. And the ability to reorder in anticipation of future trends can feel downright impossible. With that in mind, let’s look at five additional ways to maximize e-commerce inventory.read More.
247 Customs Broker
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
11th November 2020 Three new Hiab MULTILIFTS have been bought by Yorkshire-based waste management firm Sonoco Recycling as part of its ongoing modernization programme. The… The post Recycling Firm invests in Hiab Multilifts – Logistics Business® Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Three new Hiab MULTILIFTS have been bought by Yorkshire-based waste management firm Sonoco Recycling as part of its ongoing modernization programme. The hookloaders join a 15-strong fleet which operate across Halifax collecting and redistributing commercial paper and cardboard waste for recycling. Brian Rhodes, logistics and procurement manager for Sonoco Recycling said: “We have a fleet of vehicles dedicated to the collection of waste paper and cardboard – nine of these are hookloaders.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E) and Orange EV, an OEM that provides industrial fleets with heavy-duty electric vehicle (EV) solutions, have deployed an Orange EV T-Series pure-electric terminal truck at the Recycling and Energy Center (R&E Center) in Newport, Minn. R&E’s Orange EV electric yard truck moves material at the R&E Center, which manages more […].
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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.
247 Customs Broker
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Article Summary The COVID-19 pandemic has wrought staggering changes in higher education around the world. Whereas online courses and programmes were previously managed as… The post Online Learning is Growing Exponentially—And it’s Here to Stay appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Schneider, a provider of transportation and logistics services, recently launched Schneider FreightPower, a digital marketplace that provides carriers with easy access to reliable freight.
247 Customs Broker
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
An 8.63-acre site is set to provide nearly 200,000 sq ft of industrial and logistics space in Peterborough, following its sale to specialist mid box… The post Mid box scheme for Peterborough appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Bringg, a delivery and fulfillment orchestration platform provider, and SEKO Logistics are optimizing the delivery experience for today’s digital consumers by offering control and visibility of one of the few remaining offline touch points in a consumer’s purchasing process.
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
WorkWave
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Time To Read: 3 minutes. Nexstar Partner Portal. As a leader in custom enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for field service businesses, WorkWave ServMan strives to connect with customers and provide them with the comprehensive tools and valuable insight they need to run their businesses efficiently and reach their full potential as they continue to grow into the future.
World Food Programme Logistics
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Coronavirus could push migrant workers and their families into hunger, UN agencies warn World Food Programme and UN Migration report says workforce of 164 million people struggling to earn because of pandemic Nigeria: A woman waits at a food distribution point in Maiduguri, Borno state. Photo: WFP/Oluwaseun Oluwamuyiwa Families dependent on remittances?
247 Customs Broker
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Dive Brief: The total business inventory-to-sales ratio hit its lowest point since 2014 in August, according to the latest figures from the U.S. Census Bureau,… The post Inventory roller coaster expected to trend upward after August lows appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
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