Cyzerg
MAY 21, 2021
IT help desk outsourcing is one of the ways that can improve your business’ productivity. This is because outsourcing your IT operations can help you focus on more critical tasks or core business competencies, ensure that your business experiences minimal downtimes, and, if issues occur, resolve them quickly and effectively.
Kuebix
MAY 21, 2021
The meaning behind the term “fast food restaurant” is just as it sounds – restaurants that prepare food quickly and easily for customers, often in a drive-thru layout, fall under this category. Common examples include McDonald’s, Burger King and Wendy’s. These three establishments have been popular amongst consumers for years – whether it’s a parent […].
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Food Logistics
MAY 21, 2021
The digital transformation in transportation helps food logistics managers streamline their efforts and ensure their supply chain remains linked, no matter what disruptions they face.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MAY 21, 2021
While many conspiracy theorists argue for the existence of a flat Earth, one thing is for certain – the world is definitely getting smaller. The pandemic proved how interdependent we all are, and placed more value on communication, interconnected processes, and supplier visibility. As a result, an interesting trend started to emerge. Manufacturing plants are […].
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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.
Dedola Global Logistics
MAY 21, 2021
In most cases, air freight is the most expensive shipping method. Shipping cargo via air freight can be the best option if speed to market is your highest priority. No matter why you choose to ship by air, there are several critical considerations before committing to air freight shipments. We’ve compiled a list of tips and best practices for businesses that may help save you time, money, effort and avoid potential mistakes.
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MTS Logistics
MAY 21, 2021
Maritime transportation has a significant role in global trade as 90% of traded goods are carried over the sea. Besides containerized cargo, according to United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) data, 11.076 billion tons of cargo were carried over the sea in 2019. When we consider the diversion of cargo types from wine to crude oil, and clothes to agricultural products, cargo types other than containerized cargo could be classified into three major segments. 1.
NGT News
MAY 21, 2021
Amp Americas, a company that specializes in the renewable transportation fuel industry, has entered a deal with Equilibrium, an investment firm in carbon transition infrastructure, and Green Gas Partners (GGP) to operate and manage their dairy RNG project in Maricopa, Ariz. The project, in operation since 2018, was developed by Equilibrium and GGP. It is […].
Talking Logistics
MAY 21, 2021
We mark the seasons differently in our family. Yes, there is Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter, but we’ve bundled those into two seasons: Air Conditioning On and Heat On. Air Conditioning On began this past Wednesday at 10:18 pm, the way it usually does: right before getting into bed, my wife says, “It feels a. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 21, 2021).
NGT News
MAY 21, 2021
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has awarded the North County Transit District (NCTD) a $4 million grant to construct a hydrogen fueling station at the agency’s West Division BREEZE Facility in Oceanside, Calif. Once constructed, the station will have the capacity to support up to 50 hydrogen fuel-cell electric buses bringing NCTD closer toward achieving […].
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
Overdrive Online
MAY 21, 2021
In this edition of Overdrive Radio, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Stephen Flatt details how his logistics work in and around trucking dovetailed with some of the tracks on his new album. Get a taste of it and roll down the road with him here.
NGT News
MAY 21, 2021
Daimler Truck AG, a commercial vehicle manufacturer, and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), a lithium-ion battery manufacturer and developer, say they are intensifying their existing partnership based on their shared vision of CO2-neutral electrified trucking. CATL will be the supplier of lithium-ion battery packs for the Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul battery-electric truck – which is […].
Logistics Management
MAY 21, 2021
There are fears the summer driving season could be curtailed by a looming driver shortage for gasoline tank car drivers. Of course, word of driver shortages is nothing new for the overall trucking industry, which estimates it is approximately 50,000 drivers short of what carrier executives say they could use to fill trucks as the nation emerges from the post-coronavirus lockdown.
NGT News
MAY 21, 2021
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has approved the nation’s first standard to transition ride-hailing fleets to zero-emission vehicles by 2030. The Clean Miles Standard will ensure that 90% of ride-hailing miles traveled across California take place in zero-emission vehicles by 2030 and provide a model for other states to address pollution attributable to Uber, […].
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.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 21, 2021
B2G Consulting and Alcott Global, specializing in management consulting and executive search, have joined forces to organize the first summit addressing sustainability topics in the supply chain industry.
Logistics Management
MAY 21, 2021
After an ongoing theme of stops and starts and new developments, regarding the respective pursuits by Class I North of the Border railroads Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific (CP) of Kansas City Southern (KCS), it appears that the train may be coming to a stop, with CN and KCS saying earlier today that they have reached a deal and have entered into a definitive merger agreement, which they said will “create the premier railway of the 21st century.
NGT News
MAY 21, 2021
Hyliion Holdings Corp., a provider of electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 semi-trucks, has partnered with Detmar Logistics LLC, a frac sand solutions provider. Their first collaboration with a company serving the oil and gas industry, Hyliion will work closely with Detmar as they initiate the electrification of their fleet over the next five years. […].
Logistics Management
MAY 21, 2021
Rail carloads—at 242,806—headed up 31.6% annually, and intermodal containers and trailers—at 291,066—saw a 25.6% annual increase.
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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
MAY 21, 2021
The latest edition of the E-Tailers’ Almanac offers a glimpse of what 2021 holds in store for online merchants.
Dedola Global Logistics
MAY 21, 2021
In most cases, air freight is the most expensive shipping method. Shipping cargo via air freight can be the best option if speed to market is your highest priority. No matter why you choose to ship by air, there are several critical considerations before committing to air freight shipments. We’ve compiled a list of tips and best practices for businesses that may help save you time, money, effort and avoid potential mistakes.
20Cube Logistics
MAY 21, 2021
Warehouses are the integral part of any business. This is where the company’s produce are stocked, and moved once an order is placed; hence safety of a warehouse is of utmost importance. Not only that, the safety concerns should also be extended to the staff working at the warehouse as it’s impossible to run the system without employees. The operation of heavy machines, lifting stock, arranging it, most of them are then by these staff.
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 21, 2021
Many packaging system owners who fix and package goods ready for dispatch by using stretch film for trans-shipment on pallets have been unsettled by a new packaging law in force since the beginning of 2019. Its aim is to avoid waste and increase recycling. Therefore, many films will contain more recycled material in future, which might considerably change their properties and also the handling.
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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.
Penske Move Ahead
MAY 21, 2021
Sam Thompson, director of customer success for Penske Transportation Solutions , will discuss the company's connected fleet solutions during an upcoming webinar. On May 26, at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT, she will join other experts in the Spring into Action with Assured Telematics Online event, jointly hosted by Assured Telematics and Geotab. Thompson will walk participants through the Penske process for onboarding new and existing telematics data customers.
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 21, 2021
RTITB has revealed lift truck training and assessment statistics for 2020 which could indicate an upcoming ‘safety time bomb’, where thousands of candidates are operating without up-to-date training. “Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of operator tests taking place each year was fairly steady, but we saw declines in all areas in 2020,” says Laura Nelson, Managing Director for RTITB , the UK and Ireland’s leading workplace transport training accrediting body.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 21, 2021
Sometimes when a company has too many similar options it can cause a lot of confusion. This appears to be the case for Amazon as it has expanded its grocery options over the years. For Amazon customers, things could certainly be a bit overwhelming as they tried to decipher the difference between Amazon Go, Amazon Go Grocery, Amazon Fresh grocery stores, Amazon Fresh delivery, Whole Foods delivery, and Prime Now delivery.
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 21, 2021
Geek+ is presenting a webinar entitled How to deliver intelligent automation in supply chain & logistics , showing how companies can benefit from autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and how smart logistics solutions are helping a wide range of businesses build supply chain resilience and gain competitiveness. Today, businesses everywhere face a wide range of challenges caused by the rise of e-commerce and widespread labour shortages.
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
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 21, 2021
Hamburg-based intralogistics supplier STILL recently presented a webinar highlighting ways in which it has harnessed technology to help make the warehouse workplace safer. In Germany alone, more than 20,000 reportable occupational accidents involving forklift trucks and warehouse equipment occurred last year. So much for the bad news. The good news: there are effective assistance systems that help prevent such accidents.
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