Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
A few weeks ago, Amazon rocked some of its merchants’ worlds when it announced several changes to its Seller Fulfilled Prime program. Shared via e-mail, the announcement inspired headlines like “ Amazon to force merchants to develop nationwide footprint ” and “ Seller Fulfilled Prime in in Limbo ” – and generated a lot of chatter among the eTailing giant’s many sellers.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
While retailers welcome the surge of online orders, the increased sales of big and bulky items pose unique final mile delivery changes. As the name implies, final mile (also known as last mile) logistics is a specialized mode focused squarely on the final leg of a shipment’s journey to its destination. Final mile arose as a standalone mode due to the complexities in delivering to locations that lack loading docks and other receiving and storage infrastructure.
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Food Logistics
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
Scheduled for Oct. 27-29, DSC DIRECT will feature education sessions, a virtual expo hall, innovation lab presentations and virtual networking.
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
Unlike many gatherings this year to date, 10-4 on D.C. remains a go. The event has reduced its two principal days on the National Mall to one, with further activities planned for the Frederickburg Agriculatural Fairgrounds in Virginia.
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Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
Chicago-based third-party logistics and technology-enabled transportation services provider Echo Global Logistics, and Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Blue Yonder (formerly JDA), a provider of AI-driven and end-to-end supply chain management services, said today that they have established a partnership, in which Echo will integrate Blue Yonder’s Dynamic Price Discovery offering, to automate rapid response price quoting and capacity for shippers.
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NGT News
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
Washington County Schools (WCS) has celebrated the addition of five new propane-powered school buses to its fleet through a ribbon-cutting and “big check” presentation event. In late 2019, WCS applied for and won a $102,500 grant to help replace older diesel buses through Tennessee’s “Reducing Diesel Emissions for a Healthier Tennessee” (RDE4HT) Rebate Program.
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
Transplace officials described LeanCor as a strategic supply chain partner that provides managed transport services, supply chain consulting, and corporate training programs for “manufacturing-centric shippers.” And the company added that LeanCor’s proprietary consulting and logistics management processes aid shippers in providing better service for their customers through the elimination of waste, decreasing costs, and building cultures of continuous improvement.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has released its third solicitation for projects under the Volkswagen Diesel Settlement Environmental Mitigation Trust (VW Settlement EMT). The purpose of the EMT is to execute environmental mitigation projects that reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx). Under this solicitation, $6,177,588.45 in EMT funding is available for eligible […].
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
Gene Seroka, Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles observes that reaching out and assisting the United Farm Workers is directly aligned with his mission to help keep workers stay safe and assist in the re-emergence of our state and nation’s economy.
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
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
The Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) says it is providing $16.5 million in funding for six projects as part of the Systems for Monitoring and Analytics for Renewable Transportation Fuels from Agricultural Resources and Management (SMARTFARM) program. These projects will develop technologies that bridge the data gap in the biofuel supply chain by quantifying feedstock-related […].
United World Transporation
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
2020’s International Roadcheck was postponed back in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) announced at the beginning of August that the event would take place September 9-11, 2020. That’s next week! Basic Roadcheck Information. As in year’s past, International Roadcheck is considered the most high-volume and highly visible event for 2020.
GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
Keeping freight spend under control and maintaining logistics visibility have always been a top priority for supply chain leaders going into peak season. Unfortunately, peak season costs continue to soar. For 2020, peak season costs are likely to shatter records. This is especially true as UPS and FedEx have now announced record-breaking peak surcharges.
Freight Center
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
When it comes to shipping freight, shippers value quality service just as much as price. What’s the point in getting affordable or discounted shipping rates if the experience didn’t match your expectations? Third-party logistics companies, or 3PLs, offer the complete shipping experience for supply chains and small businesses everywhere by streamlining the process.
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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.
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
ODFL reported that revenue per day increased 1.3% from August 2019 to August 2020, which it attributed to a 2.4% increase in daily LTL tonnage and was partially offset by a decrease in LTL revenue per hundredweight.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
U.S. laboratories have struggled for months to secure desperately needed supplies for COVID-19 screenings, but another testing crisis is brewing.
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
The 40,000 square-foot facility, which is located at 3500 Tricenter Boulevard, is the first one for LaserShip in North Carolina’s triangle area, with the company noting that it can process up to 14,000 packages per hour. There are currently 15 full-time employees at the facility, and LaserShip said it intends to hire up to 22, in order to help meet local delivery demand.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
BYD, an electric vehicle manufacturer, says it is participating in a statewide contract that will allow U.S. transit agencies to leverage California’s purchase power to buy U.S.-built zero-emission BYD battery-electric motor coaches, made by union employees in Lancaster, Calif. The state selected three models for the contract, which is administered by the California Department of […].
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Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
Making product returns as hassle-free as purchasing is the final frontier for the supply chain.
LandLink
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
Boris Johnson’s officials are urgently working to avert a major border crisis when the U.K. leaves the European Union’s trade regime, amid warnings vital government IT systems may not be ready in time.
Logistics Manager
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
SAGT , the first Public Private Partnership (PPP) container terminal in Sri Lanka, also became the first terminal in the country to adopt the Blockchain Technology by collaborating with TradeLens, a digital platform jointly developed by A.P. Moller – Maersk and IBM. This move will help in accelerating the digitization agenda of the shipping industry in Sri Lanka by transforming manual, paper-based, and time-consuming administrative processes into digital ones.
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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.
Shippeo
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
In the world of logistics and supply chain management, obtaining an ETA for a shipment in transit has a wide range of benefits. Giving advance notice of delays allows for proactive measures to be taken, mitigating negative customer impacts.
FLS Transport
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
The Top 7 Stories in Freight. The Driver Safety Blitz is on… Tender rejection rates continue to climb… Spot rates reach an inflection point… HOS tests 3-hour pause… the demise of imports was greatly exaggerated… the cross-border freight numbers are freakishly large… and 3 things smart shippers are doing to prepare for a brutal peak season.
World Food Programme Logistics
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
As schools were suspended in Lebanon a few months ago to curb the coronavirus amidst a challenging economy, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) school feeding programme continued offsite! When schools across the world scrambled to cope with an unprecedented situation taking lessons and even school activities online, WFP also had to adjust its school feeding programmes to the changing situation.
Forto
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
Air transport of goods is a frequently used and popular shipping option when importing from China. The goods are either stowed in the lower decks of passenger planes or shipped in cargo-only planes. Air freight express shipping is often used when inventory is running low fast (perhaps due to an unexpected spike in consumer demand) and the seller wants to avoid an out-of-stock situation.
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MercuryGate
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
The application of automation within the supply chain is radically transforming how everyday employees approach […]. The post Automation Isn’t Taking Jobs in the Supply Chain…It’s Changing Them for the Better appeared first on MercuryGate International.
World Food Programme Logistics
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
Dispatch from Brazzaville during coronavirus First-hand account of how Congo is changing under the shadow of global pandemic and how cash is helping families to cope Géorgine (right) and her daughter Amanda were able to buy basic food thanks to WFP cash transfers. Photo: WFP/Alice Rahmoun My name is Alice. I’m a communications officer and, since last year, I’ve been working for the World Food Programme (WFP) in the Republic of the Congo’s capital, Brazzaville.
I.C.E. Transport
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
There are no special heavy shipping rates on container vessels. Ask a steamship line for a quote, and it doesn’t matter if you’re filling a container with 5,000 lbs. or 55,000 lbs. The per-container ocean rate is the same. But some heavy loads can’t be shipped in containers. And the total cost of transportation includes rates for other services besides the ocean crossing.
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