Kuebix

MARCH 6, 2020

Each year, Women’s History Month is celebrated in March to honor women who have made waves in their various spaces. It’s a time to reflect on women’s contributions to culture, history, and society as a whole. Influential and impactful women are prevalent, though sometimes overlooked. In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8th and […]. The post Women’s History Month: Spotlight on Women in Supply Chain and Transportation appeared first on Kuebix.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 6, 2020

The strategies of supply chain management are of paramount importance when it comes to boosting the profitability of the business and distribution network. It is highly important that the customers’ demands related to the quality, quantity, timely response and timely delivery without any unnecessary delay are being met in a cost-effective manner. The various steps.read More.

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Truck News

MARCH 6, 2020

Truck drivers are not created in 103.5 hours. They never will be.It’s an important point to remember as details emerge about new entry-level driver training standards within the National Safety Code.

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Overdrive Online

MARCH 6, 2020

When a real pro shows up on-site with the equipment, and the know-how, to do the job right, as did Ben Kohler two days back in a volunteer tree-clearing effort here in Nashville. And: No injuries sustained in direct hit on Western Express terminal on the west side of town, CEO reports.

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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.

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NGT News

MARCH 6, 2020

Henry County has selected Blossman Gas, a company that delivers propane and propane appliances, to provide the fuel needed for its autogas buses. Around 1 million students in more than 900 school districts across the nation ride to school in a propane school bus each day. Henry County Schools in Atlanta has added another propane […]. The post Blossman Gas Selected to Fuel Henry County School Buses appeared first on NGT News.

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3PL Insights

MARCH 6, 2020

Evans is a special place to work. There are not many companies that have a big workforce and still manages to keep a positive company culture. We care about our employees. In fact, 11% of all Evans’ employees have been with us for at least 10 years. To keep our culture and traditions alive, we are committed to creating internal programs to show employees how much we appreciate their hard work and loyalty—and have a little fun!

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Logistics Management

MARCH 6, 2020

FTR reported that preliminary North American Class 8 orders—at 14,100—was off 20% compared to January, which marks the lowest order activity for the month of January since 2010, and were down 18% annually. Data from ACT was in line with FTR’s, with the firm reporting that Class 8 orders for February also came in at 14,100, representing an 18% decline compared to January and a 16% annual decline compared to what it called an easy February 2019 comparison.

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Logistics Manager

MARCH 6, 2020

DB Schenker has expanded its product portfolio with its new La Conciergerie service and is now the first logistics provider to offer personalized white-glove treatment for the world’s leading luxury fashion brands. With the launch of La Conciergerie, clients can now rely on DB Schenker to set up a unique customer experience through discrete and customized on-demand deliveries of sensitive and urgent fashion goods to their VIP clientele.

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Logistics Management

MARCH 6, 2020

Hear GE Appliances explain how they brought in leading NextGen Technologies to hit the reset button on their appliance distribution business at the NextGen Conference.

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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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MTS Logistics

MARCH 6, 2020

Companies everywhere are paying attention to consumer demand for greener products and processes. Therefore, the world’s supply chains are becoming circular rather than linear. Manufacturers are looking at ways to improve product longevity and the ease with which they can recover, repair and resell goods. The circular supply chain is a model that encourages manufacturers and sellers of products to take discarded materials and remake them for resale.

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Logistics Management

MARCH 6, 2020

Rail carloads—at 927,084—fell 7.3%, or 73,508 carloads, and Intermodal containers and trailers—at 997,683—decreased 8.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 6, 2020

The Australian company SwarmFarm developed a robot that can “scan” fruit trees, especially apple trees. The machine was conceived by SwarmFarm together with Green Atlas, a company specializing in fruit plantation management. The robot can do autonomous flower counting and precision thinning operations on apple crops. Some advantages of logistics in cultivation.

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Logistics Management

MARCH 6, 2020

Amazon’s supply chain begins with the customer and works backwards. But Amazon is not alone.

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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.

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World Food Programme Logistics

MARCH 6, 2020

An example of courage, perseverance and decision on International Women’s Day Six months ago Mylaydi López Pérez placed 35 small tilapia fish in the water reservoir she built to diversify her catch. Today, this smallholder farmer has 250 tilapia in her pond. Flor, Fabiana and Cristibell are happy with their achievements as a family and as women. Photo: WFP/Sabrina Quezada Ardila The water reservoir shortly after being built, while Mylaydi shows one of the tilapia that she reproduces and breeds.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 6, 2020

Did you know that… Paraguay competes for international markets with livestock powers such as Australia, India, the United States and New Zealand. This sector is growing more and more. Paraguay has 14.3 million head of cattle, more than double that of the country’s habitants, and the investment of large producers in the last 30 years to improve the genetics of highly adaptable breeds has made it attractive to other countries as they must replenish or improve their bovine cabin.

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World Food Programme Logistics

MARCH 6, 2020

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2020, WFP puts the spotlight on one of its women beneficiaries empowered by WFP’s community-based asset creation activities. WFP believes that women’s participation in income-generating activities and encouraging them to contribute to the improvement of the household’s food security is an important action to take in making real progress in the community.

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Airfreight Logistics

MARCH 6, 2020

The first delivery of 2020 batch accomplished, recent 777F touched down at its operational home base Cincinnati DHL continues strengthening its intercontinental network by the renewal of its long-haul aircraft fleet State-of-the-art aircraft also supports the Group’s goal of improving its carbon footprint. In the center of its Strategy 2025, DHL Express focusses particularly on ‘E-commerce’ as a growth driver and ‘efficiency’ for further increasing its profit.

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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.

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World Food Programme Logistics

MARCH 6, 2020

International Women’s Day: Maternal and childcare initiatives improve the health and nutrition of families in Tanzania Fathers taking their children to their monthly visits at a health facility in Singida region in Tanzania. Photo: WFP/Alice Maro When it comes to the division of labour at home, women tend to do the majority of the work?—?this is particularly true in the rural parts of African countries.

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Truck News

MARCH 6, 2020

I normally attempt to throw in a dash of levity when offering what at times can seem cynical viewpoints on the energy picture in this country.

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World Food Programme Logistics

MARCH 6, 2020

Women in remote communities are being taught to by ‘maman lumieres’ to respond to signs of undernutrion in their childen Continue reading on World Food Programme Insight ».

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Logistics in War

MARCH 6, 2020

By David Beaumont. Logistics readiness refers to the ability to undertake, to build up and thereafter to sustain, combat operations at the full combat potential of forces. [1]. Logistics readiness is not just a matter of prioritising Defence resources. Of course additional funding and attention can improve the capability and capacity of any military force to sustain itself in peace and on operations.

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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.

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World Food Programme Logistics

MARCH 6, 2020

To mark International Women’s Day, six people who help make emergency responses happen say what makes them tick International Women’s Day on Sunday 8 March provides an opportunity to highlight the vital role of women in helping achieve zero hunger. For related stories visit Insight.wfp.org. By the Logistics Cluster #Generation Equality in Humanitarian Logistics This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 6, 2020

Cube storage pioneer AutoStore has reached another peak after being featured in the FT 1000 prestigious list of excelling companies. Now in its fourth year, this ranking of businesses by turnover growth includes disrupters driving technological innovation. The international company has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years and nearly 450 stores around the world currently utilise the unique AutoStore technology.

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IoT World Today

MARCH 6, 2020

If you feel overwhelmed by smart city complexities, there’s good news: integrating different technologies can deliver multiple benefits, many of which are achievable no other way.

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CLX Logistics

MARCH 6, 2020

As the world becomes more interconnected than ever, companies will need to adopt effective international logistics and supply chain strategies. But shipping internationally is an entirely different beast compared to domestic shipping. International logistics services involve shipping cargo through a variety of mediums between countries without the cargo being directly affected at any point in its journey.

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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

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IoT World Today

MARCH 6, 2020

Moving people, automobiles, and goods around cities efficiently, safely, and sustainably is an enormous challenge in our era of expanding urbanization. So it’s no surprise that cities are creating smart mobility infrastructures, enabled by the Internet of Things. Take a look at some of the amazing smart city mobility applications enabled by the internet of things.

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Penske Move Ahead

MARCH 6, 2020

For more than 50 years, Penske has been a company that takes pride in helping others move ahead, and we couldn't do it without the generous efforts of our associates and customers. Across the country and around the world, our team of passionate and hardworking people have offered their time, effort and resources to their communities. Some of it is visible, but much goes on quietly behind the scenes – and we wanted to bring some of them to light.

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IoT World Today

MARCH 6, 2020

Technology provides many digital capabilities that help people to get more out of city life, helping them truly to find their place in city society. We explore how smart cities can help in constructing a more “social city” with the use of technological innovations.

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