Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 15, 2019
Transportation budget performance hangovers from 2018 have motivated logistics leaders to expand transportation cost-saving opportunities further upstream in the supply chain. Trailer utilization, lead time, and detention costs are three avenues to mitigate additional cost. The post Look Upstream to Mitigate Transportation Spend appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 15, 2019
Truckers Stand as One group hopes to call attention to HOS reform, parking and other issues during a nationwide non-driving day in April.
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The Lean Thinker
JANUARY 15, 2019
The spring and summer of 2000 were a long time ago, but I learned some lessons during those months that have stayed with me. In fact, the learning from that experience is still happening as I continue to connect it to things I see today. I was a member of a team working hard to stand up a new production line of a new product. The rate pressures were very high, the production, production control, and quality processes were immature.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JANUARY 15, 2019
Is your marketing fulfillment partner contributing to your company’s success? If you find this question unusual, maybe you’re not aware of all the ways a good fulfillment partner can help your business grow.
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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.
SIPMM Professional Publications
JANUARY 15, 2019
Warehousing is the act of storing goods that will be sold or distributed later. While inventory control refers to “all aspects of managing a company’s inventories like purchasing, shipping, receiving, tracking, warehousing and storage, turnover and reordering.” Inventory control is also important to maintaining the right balance of stock in your warehouse.
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Kuebix
JANUARY 15, 2019
Managing inbound freight is one of the most crucial parts of running a successful supply chain, but the fact is… it’s hard! Each supplier is likely to have different characteristics and the receiving company can be negatively affected by suppliers’ inefficiencies such as low levels of visibility, lack of standardization and poor communication. When companies […].
SIPMM Professional Publications
JANUARY 15, 2019
Cyber Security is a real & ever-present concern for any organization. It is even so in the healthcare sector where there is an enormous amount of data that is sensitive and can be easily used for malicious attack if there are no proper safeguards. While IT and Security plays a bigger role in devising a […]. The post Six Crucial Factors on Cyber Security for Healthcare Procurement appeared first on SIPMM ACADEMY.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 15, 2019
It’s easy to lose sight of how much money is being lost in maintenance when business is good and all of the focus is on moving more freight.
SIPMM Professional Publications
JANUARY 15, 2019
The key risks for warehousing are fire hazards, use of material handling equipment (MHE), Dangerous Goods (DG) classes on handling and security. In terms of fire, it is not only the product that’s at risk but also the packaging materials, storage systems and building materials that add to the fire load. Other important risk areas […]. The post Four Key Areas for Mitigating Warehouse Risks appeared first on SIPMM ACADEMY.
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
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 15, 2019
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Jan. 15 owner-operators cannot be forced into mandatory arbitration, a decision observers suggested could have ripple effects across the country. The 8-0 New Prime v.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 15, 2019
FedEx Freight, the less-than-truckload subsidiary of Memphis-based transportation and logistics titan FedEx, is taking its initial steps into the rapidly-growing, e-commerce-driven last-mile logistics sector, according to a Bloomberg report published earlier this week.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 15, 2019
Udelv unveiled its updated “Newton” autonomous driving delivery van at CES last week, and announced additional pilot programs with customers. This second-generation van is built on a Ford Transit Connect chassis.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 15, 2019
Record container throughput at Port of Oakland may lead to bullish forecast, but some industry experts feel this might be unsound.
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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.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 15, 2019
New consolidation center to automate sorting LTL freight to truckload, revising what's now a manual process and allowing greater agility at a big step in the retail giant's supply chain model.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 15, 2019
Life seems to get busier and busier and I’m always looking for the low hanging fruit that can save a little bit of time and increase efficiency in some way. Retailers can get ahead of the curve by providing a click and collect service which allows shoppers to order products online and pick them up in-store. Using click and collect services is one of the ways I increase efficiency and other consumers are catching on as well.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 15, 2019
In its “U.S. Industrial Availability Index,” CBRE reported that the fourth quarter availability rate for U.S. industrial real estate fell by eight basis points to 7.0, which marks its lowest point going back to 2000, adding that it represents the 34th consecutive quarter of declining availability, which is the longest stretch of its kind going back to 1988, when CBRE initially started tracking this data.
IoT World Today
JANUARY 15, 2019
Among the multitudes of industries benefiting from IoT technology is fleet management. There are several reasons for this. For instance, strong wireless connectivity is an enabler of new possibilities of fleet tracking and management. In addition, there is growing interest from fleet owners in connected technology to boost efficiency and optimize processes is an other driver.
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Logistics Management
JANUARY 15, 2019
Join Logistics Management's Patrick Burson as he hosts a panel of fuel, trade and logistics experts who share their insights on rate patterns across all major transport modes to help shippers prepare their freight transportation budget for the coming year.
WorkWave
JANUARY 15, 2019
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Logistics Management
JANUARY 15, 2019
The national diesel average, at $2.976 per gallon, fell 3.7 cents compared to last week’s $3.013 and marks the first time diesel has fallen below the $3 per gallon mark since it came in at $2.972 the week of March 19, 2018.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 15, 2019
Hello and welcome back to another episode of “The Freight Project Podcast!” On today’s episode we welcome one of our esteemed Account Executives, David Potter, who has sold the company’s Transportation Management solutions for nearly a decade now to discuss the savings of a Transportation Management System. We hope you enjoy “The Freight Project Podcast.” You can subscribe and find this podcast on Apple iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Soundcloud , YouTube , and iHeartRadio!
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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.
Bringg
JANUARY 15, 2019
We’re about to push the boundaries of delivery excellence, thanks to $25 million in new financing. Following strong market traction with clients such as Walmart, Panera Bread, and Arcos Dorados (McDonald’s largest global franchisee), we are accelerating our global business operations. To that end, we’re excited to announce a Series C funding round of $25M with new investor Next47, the Siemens-backed global venture firm, alongside our well-known existing investors.
Blue Horseshoe Solutions
JANUARY 15, 2019
Workflows are a great tool that helps you automate both simple and complex business processes or tasks in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations. Think of it. Instead of navigating through D365 to determine what needs to happen, a notification hits your email inbox letting you know you have an action […]. The post How to Set up Workflow Email Alerts in D365 appeared first on ERP Implementation & Supply Chain Consulting - Blue Horseshoe.
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 15, 2019
Government agencies clear goods at the border, and delays could mean shippers would lose business.
World Food Programme Logistics
JANUARY 15, 2019
The WFP Centre of Excellence against Hunger supported 30 governments, benefiting some 4 million school children and thousands of smallholder farmers. This girl and her drawing greeted participants in the Global Child Nutrition Forum during a visit to learn about the school feeding programme in Tunisia. Photo: WFP/Isadora Ferreira Every year seems to be a big, huge year for the WFP Centre of Excellence against Hunger, and 2018 was not different.
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
Automotive Logistics
JANUARY 15, 2019
Truck and engine manufacturer Scania has started trialling the use of trucks fuelled by compressed natural gas (CNG) in Lithuania. The Swedish company has partnered with Lithuanian logistics provider Vlantana and natural gas developer SG Dujos. Potential advantages for Vlantana following the successful adoption of CNG-fuelled lorries, include being able to drive in restricted areas as well as opportunities to access ferries and underground parking garages, said executive manager Vladas Ston?
Logistics Manager
JANUARY 15, 2019
Thailand-based Titan-VNS Auto Logistics Co. Ltd. (Titan-VNS) recently completed their ground-breaking, first edition of the “QCP Competition Initiative”. Several teams from Titan-VNS presented their projects for evaluation to a VIP judging panel at the Cape Racha Hotel in Sri Racha, Chonburi. The presentation event was the third and final round of the year-long “QCP (‘Quality, Cost, Productivity’) Competition Initiative 2018”.
Automotive Logistics
JANUARY 15, 2019
Japanese carmaker Toyota has chosen RJ Corman Switching Company as the automotive loading provider at four of its locations in the US. Building on an existing contract which covers switching, preparing and loading railway wagons and providing track maintenance, Corman will now handle all new vehicles produced by Toyota in the US. It will also provide and maintain locomotives, work trucks, fleet vehicles and additional pieces of speciality equipment between all four locations.
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