Logistics Management
JANUARY 14, 2019
Steve Durbin, managing director at ISF (Information Security Forum) – a cybersecurity consulting firm, says to expect “evolutionary” changes in the risk scenario this year.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 14, 2019
Artificial intelligence is a hot technology. But is is a complex subject. This article seeks to explain the concepts, and simplify them, by focusing on how these technologies are used in supply chain management. The post 20 Things to Know About Artificial Intelligence for Supply Chain Management appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
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Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 14, 2019
GlaxoSmithKline, Teva, Takeda create the Responsible Health Initiative to improve visibility in global health supply chain. Industries are increasingly deciding to collaborate with peers -- instead of competing -- when it comes to critical issues like sustainability. Supplier data that was once considered proprietary is now viewed as a shared opportunity to drive a networked impact and cross-company value.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 14, 2019
AI is a means to reaching your business goals and it should be kept in mind in when setting your strategic goals.
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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 14, 2019
Management has too many other things to worry about when disaster strikes. There are many manuals and publications about what companies should do to plan for natural and manmade disasters, from preparing for infrastructure disruptions to communicating with employees and the public. Another requirement is that management must maintain awareness of their responsibility for adhering to employment laws and regulations even in the face of crisis.
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Talking Logistics
JANUARY 14, 2019
As reported by Heavy Duty Trucking last week, “Daimler Trucks North America has decided to pass on platooning and focus instead on advancing its position in vehicle automation.” Here are more details from the article: “Speaking at a press event in Las Vegas preceding the CES electronics show, [Martin Daum, the head of Daimler’s truck and bus divisions] said the fuel economy gains [with platooning] are modest at best, considering the technical resources required to make it happen, and that Daimle
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 14, 2019
When a product proudly proclaims it is “Made in the USA” on its packaging, a lot of consumers feel confident and happy about the decision of choosing it. Products made in the U.S. are helping keep jobs in the country, minimizing their carbon footprint and proclaiming their national pride. While this label is fairly clear, a second claim, “Assembled in America,” is a bit vaguer.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 14, 2019
Steve Barber, Vice President-IT Customer Solutions at Transplace , discusses the role of emerging technologies in managed transportation services. Podcast version (click to play): The post [Video] The Role of Emerging Technologies in Managed Transportation Services appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Steve Barber, Vice President-IT Customer Solutions at Transplace, discusses the role of emerging technologies in managed transportation services.
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 14, 2019
JDA Software Inc. has launched new collaborative capabilities within its Luminate Store Optimizer SaaS solution that prioritize the most important tasks or objectives first.
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
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 14, 2019
If you’re a supply-chain executive seeking advice on shoring up your company’s financial condition, be careful about who’s doling out the advice.
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 14, 2019
Smartrac has introduced Eagle, a new RAIN RFID (UHF) product with a small retail-orientated inlay.
Automotive Logistics
JANUARY 14, 2019
For the past ten years, a rising number of Chinese OEMs have appeared on African roads. Bearing cheerful names such as Geely, Chery, Hafei, Chana and Foton, some managed to land on their feet and build a healthy presence. Others, though, have gone down face-first. Foton, a Beijing-based manufacturer that produces pickup trucks and delivery vehicles, entered Kenya in 2011.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 14, 2019
Ground-breaking cube storage innovator AutoStore has launched new products aimed at clients with very high throughput requirements. The B1 is a First Generation Black Line robot offering state-of-the-art technologies, says the Norwegian-based company, which is famous for its globally successful cube storage system. The B1 robot is a slimmed down, lighter robot with a Cavity design, packed with innovative features including exchangeable BattPack Lithium-ion battery technology and Direct Drive Whe
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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.
World Food Programme Logistics
JANUARY 14, 2019
Take a glimpse inside the world’s largest refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. In this new series, WFP gives you a glimpse of what life is like for the more than 900,000 refugees living within the camp. Twenty year old Saidul Amin and his brother Nobi Hossain are entrepreneurs from a family of 14 people. Saidul and his brother have become very popular in the camps, bringing toys and beauty products to people’s homes.
Automotive Logistics
JANUARY 14, 2019
Japanese OEM Honda is to suspend production at its British plant for six days in April after the UK leaves the European Union on March 29. The decision follows an assessment of how best to prepare for any logistics and border problems following Brexit. “These contingency provisions have been put in place to best mitigate the risk of disruption to production operations at the Swindon factory,” a company spokesperson said.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 14, 2019
Distribution software specialist Fortna has launched the next generation release of its warehouse execution software platform, FortnaWES 2019 R1. The release further extends systems flexibility and controls capability into fulfilment execution, managing work and equipment capacity and optimizing picking, sorting and packing. Enhanced flexibility and functionality to optimize e-commerce includes waveless order management, dynamic task optimization and order grouping, smart cart picking, pallet pi
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JANUARY 14, 2019
Amware Fulfillment’s CEO, Harry Drajpuch, recently appeared on the Entrepreneurs on Fire podcast to talk about all things fulfillment and promote Amware’s Fulfillment for Dummies eBook. You can listen to the interview here or search for "Entrepreneurs on Fire" within your favorite podcast app.
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Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 14, 2019
Cargometer, Clark, Combilift, Hubtex, Jungheinrich, Raymond, SAE, Still, Torwegge and UniCarriers are celebrating this morning after being named as finalists for this year’s IFOY Awards (International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year). Fifteen products and solutions from a dozen manufacturers will contest the race for the best products and solutions of the year.
247 Customs Broker
JANUARY 14, 2019
By Patrick Burnson, Executive Editor ·. January 14, 2019. Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in LM’s sister publication, Supply Chain Management Review. . Steve Durbin , managing director at ISF (Information Security Forum) – a cybersecurity consulting firm, tells Supply Chain Management Review to expect “evolutionary” changes in the risk scenario this year.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 14, 2019
Manhattan Associates has added in-store functionality to its suite of omnichannel offerings. Part of the Manhattan Active Omni solution suite, these enhancements raise the bar on omnichannel customer service by giving retail store staff the tools and information they need to be able to offer advanced customer engagement functions like case management, interactive lookbooks, personalised marketing and communication, purchase history and lifetime value.
247 Customs Broker
JANUARY 14, 2019
IM Properties has submitted plans for the 165 acre Peddimore site in Minworth, Birmingham. The application envisages the development of 2.657 million sq ft of warehouse space, which could create up to 6,500 direct new jobs and up to 3,000 supply chain jobs to support the site’s potential occupiers across the manufacturing and logistics sectors. There are two indicative masterplans for the site across two development zones, Zone A and Zone B.
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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.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 14, 2019
Signode Industrial Group, which makes packaging consumables, tools, software and equipment to optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect product in transit, will be at ProMat 2019 at booth# S1641. With 88 manufacturing facilities across six continents, the company does business under more than two dozen brands throughout the world. At the booth, attendees can see the innovative Octopus automatic rotary ring stretch wrapper and BXT3 series strapping tools in action and learn more about
247 Customs Broker
JANUARY 14, 2019
SEKO Logistics has opened a new office and warehouse facility based at Dublin Airport, Harristown as part of its core market investment strategy as it aims to serve the growing number of multinational companies operating in Ireland. . “The amount of trade in and out of Ireland – accelerated by the strength of the Irish economy and the level of inward investment – makes Ireland the next logical step in SEKO’s strategic investment development plan,” said SEKO Logistics in Ireland managing directo
Automotive Logistics
JANUARY 14, 2019
The US is planning to lift sanctions imposed on companies owned or controlled by Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska and has once again postponed the introduction of sanctions against the Russian carmaker Gaz Group, in which Deripaska has a controlling interest. The US Treasury department’s office for Foreign Assets Control (FAC) notified Congress in December of its intention to stop the sanctions and that “significant restructuring and corporate governance changes would enable them to meet the c
247 Customs Broker
JANUARY 14, 2019
EV Cargo has made series of executive and management appointments following the successful group-wide festive trading period. EV Cargo has four operating segements: express, global forwarding, technology and logistics. Following the consolidation of six UK logistics businesses in November 2018, the chief executives of each segment take a place on the group board while still retaining their current roles within each individual company.
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
Penske Move Ahead
JANUARY 14, 2019
The transportation industry is evolving at a faster rate, arguably, than ever before. The amount of freight needing to be hauled continues to grow, leaving a positive outlook for private fleets into the next five to 10 years. As detailed in the National Private Truck Council’s (NPTC) most recent Benchmarking Survey Report , private fleets expect to add more equipment to keep pace with the rising amount of freight.
247 Customs Broker
JANUARY 14, 2019
Atlanta-based global transportation and logistics bellwether UPS announced today it is implementing changes that will enable United States-based customers to up their games when it comes to selling their products on a global basis. UPS said that through its new Saturday export pick-up service, U.S.-based companies scheduling a Saturday pick-up from the U.S. to 57 “key international markets” will have shipments processed and shipped on Saturday, with delivery coming as soon as Monday, which UPS s
Freightos
JANUARY 14, 2019
Based on the news , US-China trade war mania has cooled, at least for now. And a temporary state of normality is settling in, with a finite deadline – the trade tariff hiatus agreed to between President Xi Jinping and President Trump is only 90 days, and as the logistics community knows, time flies when you’re shipping freight. Behind the scenes, something interesting is happening in East-West trade that doesn’t involve tariffs, particularly in terms of how local Chinese companies sell gl
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