Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 11, 2021

More and more Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies and retailers have made sustainable development a strategic priority and announced new commitments to address both climate change and plastic waste. Particularly, single-use packaging is in the spotlight. According to the third annual Checking Out On Plastics report , almost 900,000 tonnes of plastic packaging had passed through the tills of the 10 biggest UK retailers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 11, 2021

Freight Tech Trends with Mike Mulqueen. Mike Mulqueen and Joe Lynch discuss freight tech trends. Mike is a Partner and Strategy Practice Lead at JBF Consulting a company that integrates a supply chain execution strategy and systems for logistics-intensive companies. About Mike Mulqueen. Mike Mulqueen is a Partner and Strategy Practice Lead at JBF Consulting.

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Logistics Management

JUNE 11, 2021

Rail carloads—at 227,497—saw an 18.1% annual increase, and intermodal containers and trailers—at 261,647—were up 8.1% annually.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 11, 2021

Spencer Tenney and the Tenny Group Story. Ryan Schreiber hosts a podcast about Spencer Tenney and the Tenney Group. Spencer is the CEO of a firm that advises business owners in the 3PL, trucking, and bus industry on mergers and acquisitions. About Spencer Tenney. Spencer Tenney serves as President & CEO of Tenney Group, where he oversees the firm’s day-to-day effectiveness and long-term vision.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 11, 2021

American Airlines Cargo is further expanding its European network with the reintroduction of service to the Greece capital of Athens.

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 11, 2021

The effects of COVID-19 on the logistics world have rendered everyone dizzy. Skyrocketing rates, blank sailings, port closures, lack of equipment and space are just some of the problems facing businesses today. A year ago, no one would have predicted that ocean container rates would be in the $10-15K range today or a change in buying habits would cause a mass influx of goods into the U.S.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 11, 2021

I gave my kids a summer challenge: memorize your Social Security numbers. My three older kids are all working this summer, and whenever they have to fill out a form that requires their SS number, they text me: What’s my SS number? As if I have them all memorized. To be fair, I’ve given myself. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 11, 2021).

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WorkWave

JUNE 11, 2021

Time To Read: 3 minutes. The company you keep can have a significant impact on how your business operates, and that doesn’t just apply to who you hire and work with internally. Choosing to partner with the right suppliers and vendors can help your pest control company save on core business expenses, including the chemicals and materials that you use every day.

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Logistics Management

JUNE 11, 2021

A bipartisan group of 10 Senate Democrats and Republicans have reached their own deal on infrastructure. It’s a $1 trillion, five-year package to improve the country’s roads, bridges, pipes and Internet connections.

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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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West Coast and California Logistics

JUNE 11, 2021

A recent article in Freight Waves examines the unfolding crisis at the Port of Yantian, a major Chinese seaport. Due to a substantial increase in COVID-19 cases in the region, manpower at the Port is down by 70% because due mainly to quarantine restrictions and testing requirements.

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Logistics Management

JUNE 11, 2021

The April TCI, which is the most recent month for which data is available, came in at 16.82, topping March’s 16.17, the previous all-time high.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 11, 2021

Shifting U.S. population patterns, caused in large part by the COVID-19 pandemic, are posing a new challenge for e-tailers looking to stay close to customers.

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Logistics Management

JUNE 11, 2021

Now is the time to meet the challenge and prepare your entire supply chain for same-day delivery, delighted customers and increase sales.

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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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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 11, 2021

For manufacturing businesses who are undergoing a process of selecting an Enterprise Resource Planning system (What is ERP Part 2), several critical elements should be considered. These critical factors range from the identification of key objectives, to top management support and together result in the successful deployment of your ERP solution, and ultimately return of […].

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 11, 2021

Abena is making use of TGW expertise in expanding its logistics centre. At its headquarters in southern Denmark, the manufacturer of health and medical products is installing an energy-efficient conveyor system for cartons, trays and soft packages (polybags). The facility is scheduled to open by summer 2021. Founded in the town of Aabenraa in 1953, today Abena is one of the leading manufacturers of health and medical supplies.

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PLS Logistics

JUNE 11, 2021

For businesses who want to start working with a third-party logistics company, a request for proposal (RFP) is probably one of the first terms they will come across.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 11, 2021

LIFTEUROP , a Luxembourger manufacturer of lifting accessories, has expanded its product range thanks to a partnership with Belgian company Power Limit. “We are a SME from Liège, active for more than 36 years in the design and development of products for the load limitation, lifting and weighing sector,” says Fernand Humblet, founder and director of Power Limit. “We are constantly adapting to market developments by offering not only standard solutions, but also customised products to meet

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 11, 2021

The pandemic accelerated a program by Tractor Supply Co. to jump into home delivery with a fleet of crowdsourced drivers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 11, 2021

Sometimes, you need to add a little color to make people happy. After World War II, Brussels was in a state of depression. Pierre Draps, founder of Godiva Chocolates, had the company’s delivery trucks painted pink, a color that soon became synonymous with spreading happiness during a dark and difficult time. As we have written about here quite a bit, the last year-plus has been an unprecedented time.

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