GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 4, 2019
The rise of e-commerce was a significant change for supply chain managers and leaders. Customers now have access to anything their hearts desire, and inventory management has become a new animal. The right application of warehouse management analytics can enable significant growth for companies, forced to focus on smaller package sizes, not the pallets and.read More.
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 4, 2019
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Kuebix
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Fall is here and retailers are already preparing to get in the holiday spirit! Many businesses announced their seasonal hiring plans before summer ended. A recent Indeed holiday hiring survey indicates that holiday job searches per million job seekers rose by 11% in comparison to last year. The unemployment rate is holding steady at an […]. The post Retailers and Carriers are Increasing Labor Ahead of the Holiday Shopping Season appeared first on Kuebix.
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Everywhere I turn there’s another story about autonomous vehicles and the potential impact on the trucking industry.
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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.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 4, 2019
NRF said it expects holiday retail sales to rise between 3.8%-to-4.2% to between $727.9 billion and $730.7 billion. Salesforce said it expects U.S. digital commerce revenue growth to rise 13% annually this year, with total sales pegged to hit $136 billion in the U.S. and $768 billion globally.
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Logistics Management
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Rail carloads, at 992,452, were down 7%, or 74,172 carloads, compared to September 2018, and intermodal units, at 2,054,025, slipped 6.4%, or 140,161 units, annually.
NGT News
OCTOBER 4, 2019
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) is installing ChargePoint’s Express Plus charging architecture as a part of the revitalization of its Woods Bus Yard. The chargers will fuel the first full battery-electric buses to hit the streets of San Francisco beginning in 2020. SFMTA is planning to fully electrify its fleet – some 800 […].
MTS Logistics
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Have you ever wondered why a tiny stone sinks, but a vessel, 1,200 feet long, 216 feet wide, 252 feet high and weighing 227,000 tons, could remain on the water surface? How do ships float? How are ships they made ? Archimedes gave us the answer about 2,250 years ago and this answer was simple – the lifting force of water. The stone sinks because its density is greater than that of water.
NGT News
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Frito-Lay says it is planning to replace all of its existing diesel-powered freight equipment with zero-emission (ZE) and near-zero emission (NZE) technologies at its Modesto, Calif., manufacturing site. The Zero- and Near Zero-Emission Freight Facility Project will transform the 500,000-square-foot site – one of Frito-Lay’s largest in the U.S. – into an “industry-leading showcase for […].
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
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Gary Buchs on the "lost" art of communication: "When I think about the way brokered freight seems to be going -- tap a button on a screen, get a load – the phrase 'trust but verify' comes high to the mind. Don’t give up on due diligence with the shippers and receivers in such transactions. In small business ownership, everything is personal.".
Logistics in War
OCTOBER 4, 2019
By Brigadier Michael Kehoe (Retd). “In the two decades since the Australian deployment to East Timor as part of the International Force East Timor (INTERFET), much has been written about the operation predominantly from the national and military strategic perspectives. This focus is not surprising given Australia’s decision to act decisively in the immediate neighbourhood in a leadership role, and the nature and scale of the intervention, remains unparalleled since Federation.
FW Logsitcs
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Five of the best types of warehousing services broken down. There’s a lot of ground to cover when you are running a supply chain operation. It’s not just inventory management and the distribution process that you need to be concerned with. There are plenty of moving parts to manage and connecting all those dots can get quite exhausting. In this blog, we’ll discuss the main types of warehouse stores and how they can help your logistical efforts. .
World Food Programme Logistics
OCTOBER 4, 2019
APC 2019?—?Agenda 11 November 10.00–12.30?—?Registration 12.30–13.30?—?Lunch 13.30–17.00?—?The main drivers of hunger: climate change 17.00–17.10?—?Group Photo 12 November 9.00–9.30?—?Coffee break 9.30–12.30?—?The main drivers of hunger: conflict and migration 12.30–13.30?—?Lunch 13.30–17.00?—?Digital transformation and data protection APC 2019?—?Agenda was originally published in World Food Programme Insight on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding
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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.
247 Customs Broker
OCTOBER 4, 2019
The Global Bulk Container Packaging Market 2019 Report is composed of all the primary details regarding the Global Bulk Container Packaging Market 2019. The all-in report… The post Global Bulk Container Packaging Market 2019 – Anthente, BLT, Braid Logistics, Buscherhoff Spezialverpackung appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
World Food Programme Logistics
OCTOBER 4, 2019
2019 Annual Partnership Consultation?—?Logistics note Practical information for participants Venue The venue of the Consultation is the Headquarters of the UN World Food Programme (HQ), located in Via Cesare Giulio Viola 68/70 – 00148, Rome, Italy. Meeting dates and time 11 November 2019 from 11.00 to 17.00 12 November 2019 from 09:00 to 17:00 Before the Event Registration In order to obtain a badge, all NGO participants must confirm their presence through the online registration form by 1 Novem
247 Customs Broker
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Have we lost the art of communication — that simple ability to talk to one another? I’ve been working this over in mind and in… The post Can you hear me now? Anybody out there? appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Penske Move Ahead
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Editor’s note: This story is part of our “50 Stories of People Helping People” series. As we celebrate Penske’s 50th anniversary in 2019, we are spotlighting associates every Friday who are making a difference in their communities. Heroes like Superman and Batman watch over others in the community and are always looking out for the little guy. But, not all heroes wear capes.
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247 Customs Broker
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Brian Smith A truck driver out of Louisville, Kentucky, has been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association for helping at the scene… The post Kentucky-based trucker named Highway Angel for helping at scene of fiery, fatal crash appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Penske Move Ahead
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Editor’s note: This story is part of our “50 Stories of People Helping People” series. As we celebrate Penske’s 50th anniversary in 2019, we are spotlighting associates every Friday who are making a difference in their communities. Heroes like Superman and Batman watch over others in the community and are always looking out for the little guy. But, not all heroes wear capes.
247 Customs Broker
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Today is October 4th, a date on the calendar that until 8 years ago was just another day for our family. The sun rose like… The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 4, 2019) appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 4, 2019
We have written extensively about the future of self-driving vehicles on this platform. And while we usually stick to autonomous trucks and mobile robots, we occasionally look at the current and future state of autonomous cars. As Elon Musk continues to build his empire, with a nod to the autonomous trucking world, one has to wonder how the public feels about autonomous vehicles.
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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.
247 Customs Broker
OCTOBER 4, 2019
We have written extensively about the future of self-driving vehicles on this platform. And while we usually stick to autonomous trucks and mobile robots, we… The post This Week in Logistics News (September 28 – October 5) appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Today is October 4th, a date on the calendar that until 8 years ago was just another day for our family. The sun rose like it always did. We got dressed, ate breakfast, and started our day. But before the sun set, life as we knew it had changed. October 4, 2011: the day my. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 4, 2019). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 4, 2019) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
247 Customs Broker
OCTOBER 4, 2019
The Global Bulk Container Packaging Market 2019 Report is composed of all the primary details regarding the Global Bulk Container Packaging Market 2019. The all-in report… The post Global Bulk Container Packaging Market 2019 – Anthente, BLT, Braid Logistics, Buscherhoff Spezialverpackung – Online Industry News appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 4, 2019
While watching the latest Democratic presidential debate, it occurred to me that both political parties are missing a critical issue when it comes to job creation.
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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