Logistics Management
JANUARY 7, 2019
While reading newspapers and watching television news, the topic of the shutdown is always above the fold and the lead story of the program. How can it not be, right? That got me thinking what it means for freight transportation, supply chain and logistics planning operations.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 7, 2019
While Machine learning is hot and customers want to know how these technologies will be used in future SCP solutions, the truth is that machine learning is just one form of intelligence that can be embedded in supply chain planning applications. SCP solutions are smart. The post Supply Chain Planning Systems Become Increasingly Intelligent appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
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DC Velocity
JANUARY 7, 2019
E-commerce continues to change the grocery market, as companies seek to meet click-and-collect demands with innovative fulfillment solutions and strategies.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 7, 2019
Chilly days out there this winter across America—it's the perfect time for stuff on a truck to break, and you really don't want it to.
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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.
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 7, 2019
Healthy growth is expected to be driven by broad-based industrial demand. Following growth throughout 2018, the chemical industry is expected to see continued healthy demand for basic chemicals throughout this year, with most specialty segments predicted to benefit from growing demand as well, especially in construction markets. Expansion across a broad band of industrial sectors is supporting American economic growth, observes Kevin Swift, chief economist at American Chemistry Council (ACC) and
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Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 7, 2019
According to the National Safety Council, fatigue costs U.S. employers more than $130 billion a year in health-related lost productivity.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 7, 2019
Fuel efficiency is about far more than just mileage for a fleet owner. It’s about how hard all the components of your fueling system are working for your operation.
DC Velocity
JANUARY 7, 2019
China's biggest retailer brings "retail as a service" model to CES trade show.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 7, 2019
You can decide to comply with state medical marijuana laws, but this will not be possible when it comes to drivers.
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
DC Velocity
JANUARY 7, 2019
Retail sector adds nearly 38,000 jobs in December; seasonal hiring falls short of forecast, National Retail Federation says.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 7, 2019
Daimler also outlines plan to bring Level 4 trucks to U.S. highways within a decade during first appearance at CES.
SIPMM Professional Publications
JANUARY 7, 2019
Today’s consumer-centric and sustainable expectation of real-time economy speed and timing are keys. This helps companies drive speed to the global market through excellent infrastructure and connectivity. A “Connected Things” model for logistics visibility discreet wireless trackers and tags for monitoring individual assets is ideal for actionable data that can help manage the goods.
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 7, 2019
Serious infrastructure deterioration is hurting nation’s economy, Transportation Research Board warns.
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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.
DC Velocity
JANUARY 7, 2019
Future expansion plans include 2021 opening of Leatherman Terminal, Charleston Harbor dredging.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 7, 2019
Ford Motor Co. said it's marked 40 consecutive years as the best-selling commercial van brand in the U.S. That's four decades for large vans and 10 years in the small van segment Ford opened up here with its Transit Connect.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 7, 2019
A large Big Box retailer is going through a digital supply chain transformation. Improving their digital demand forecasting is part of the journey. In particular, the use of weather data has the potential to lead to "astounding" increases in forecasting accuracy. The post A Big Box Retailer’s Journey to Digital Demand Forecasting Excellence appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 7, 2019
Times certainly are a-changing when it comes to trucks in the United States—so much so, it's almost a sea change taking place.
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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.
Stord
JANUARY 7, 2019
The Wall Street Journal’s recent analysis of retailers’ logistical challenges highlights the appeal and success of alternative solutions to traditional warehousing in retail and beyond. Driven by problems of scale, pricing, and flexibility, these new solutions help shippers reach key markets, meet holiday demand, and ultimately gain a competitive advantage.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 7, 2019
Chicago-based third-party logistics (3PL) services provider SEKO Logistics recently announced it made an intra-city acquisition, with the purchase of GoodShip International, a customs brokerage and compliance consultancy.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 7, 2019
Editor’s Note: “Above the Fold” is a new segment on Talking Logistics where we spend a couple of minutes discussing a headline or two from last week’s supply chain and logistics news and raise a question for you to answer. As reported last week by Material Handling and Logistics , the transportation and warehousing sector experienced the largest overall drug positivity increase of any sector between 2015-2017 (21.4%, based on data from the Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index), with
Logistics Management
JANUARY 7, 2019
Non-manufacturing activity in December finished 2018 with a decrease compared to November, while still maintaining a prolonged stretch of growth, according to the Non-Manufacturing Report on Business, which was issued by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) today.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 7, 2019
In recent years, a torrent of new laws and regulations enacted globally have aimed to eliminate forced labor from modern-day supply chains. Are they having any impact?
Logistics Manager
JANUARY 7, 2019
Ocean Network Express (ONE) Thailand recently achieved a remarkable milestone by attaining 1 million TEUs, merely 9 months into the business. From January to December in 2017, the export & import laden containers volume in Thailand was 8 Million TEUs1. Mr. Kiyoshi Tokonami, Managing Director of ONE Thailand, said, “This realization is a testament of the strong collaboration and support between our esteemed customers, business partners, and ONE Thailand.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 7, 2019
All regions and trade lanes are expected to report profits for air and ocean carriers in 2019.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 7, 2019
With the new year comes an old problem: how to dispose of excess inventory without feeling like you’re just throwing dollars out the door.
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
WorkWave
JANUARY 7, 2019
Few industries have changed more in the past few years than the world of transportation and logistics. Amazon and the growing popularity of eCommerce have transformed the industry, changing how retailers and couriers alike must operate in order to keep customers satisfied.
Automotive Logistics
JANUARY 7, 2019
In past decades, international investment has flowed into the automotive industry in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) primarily due to it being a low-cost production centre. However, these days the region has much more to attract such investment, including a well-trained workforce, a wide-ranging supplier base and improving logistics infrastructure, opening up substantial opportunities for companies in all parts of the supply chain. .
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 7, 2019
It may have been an exceptionally hot summer in 2018, but some parts of the UK had heavy snow as late as March, so being prepared for whatever the weather throws at us is vital to keep materials on the move. In Scandinavia this is even more of an issue, particularly for Combilift customer Pretre, one of Norway’s leading manufacturers of roof elements, trusses and pre-cut timber.
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