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4 Tips to Help Deal With Melon Transportation Season
United World Transporation
AUGUST 1, 2019
Melon season is in full swing. Reports show steady markets for cantaloupes, honeydews and watermelons. For cantaloupes, quality is good and shipments are coming out of Mendota, CA, Firebaugh, CA and Maricopa, AZ. For honeydews, quality is noted a fair and shipments are coming out of the same regions of CA and AZ. For watermelons, quality is good with some light supplies still available out of Nogales, AZ but most shipments coming from Phoenix, AZ.
Kenworth adds Alcoa Dura-Black wheels with new style
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 1, 2019
Kenworth now offers the new Alcoa Dura-Black wheels with alternative styling for Kenworth heavy and medium duty conventional truck models.
GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report
Advertiser: GEP
The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?
Tariff hike on Chinese imports likely to hurt average consumer, says RILA
Logistics Management
AUGUST 1, 2019
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) says President Trump’s announcement imposing a 10% tariff on $300 billion worth on imports next month may be an even bigger problem for consumers.
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3 Keys to Maintaining Brand Integrity When Going Direct to Consumers
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 1, 2019
Selling is always a challenging and strategic consideration. When manufacturers decide to go direct to consumer (DTC) and by-pass a long-established channel there are a number of brand-related concerns to consider. The key is to maintain brand integrity as you expose your company and products directly to consumers. So, what is brand integrity? Your brand.read More.
Best practices for IT integrations
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 1, 2019
Norm Thomas, general manager of I.D. Systems, recommends fleets make sure they understand why and how any system upgrade or integration will benefit their business before making the decision to invest.
Roundup: Hours of service revamp MIA, highway bill framework arrives
Overdrive Online
AUGUST 1, 2019
A proposal to alter federal hours of service regulations for truck operators remains snared in the bureaucratic rulemaking process; the Senate.
Drivewyze launches new Safety Notifications service
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 1, 2019
Drivewyze, a provider of PreClear weigh station bypass service and connected truck solutions, has launched its new Drivewyze Safety Notifications service.
Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation 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.
Schneider rolls out new intermodal service at the BNSF Barstow, Calif. ramp
Logistics Management
AUGUST 1, 2019
Schneider officials said that this new service offers shippers in the eastern region of Southern California, Las Vegas, and western Arizona with a cost-competitive transportation option to Chicago and markets in the Northeast.
Logistics for Middle Market Companies
Kane is Able
AUGUST 1, 2019
Noted logistics educator Dr. Thomas J. Goldsby is the Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation Professor in Business, Professor of Logistics, and Chair of the Department of Marketing & Logistics at the Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University. He is an academic advisory board member to the National Center for the Middle Market located at Ohio State.
July manufacturing output sees another slow growth month, reports ISM
Logistics Management
AUGUST 1, 2019
The report’s key metric, the PMI, fell 0.5% to 51.2 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), coming on the heels of 0.4%, 0.7%, and 2.7% declines in June, May, and April, respectively.
Digital Network Platforms: The Opportunities Ahead
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 1, 2019
All stakeholders in market-based ecosystems stand to realize breakthrough opportunities with the adoption of digitally enabled network platforms.
Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story
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
XPO reports strong Q2 2019 earnings results
Logistics Management
AUGUST 1, 2019
Revenue-at $4.24 billion-was down 2.7% annually, and net income attributable to common shareholders-at $122 million-was down compared to $132 million a year ago. Operating income-at $258 million-was up 11.7%, and diluted earnings per share-at $1.19-topped $1.03 from a year ago and Wall Street estimates of $1.04.
Where the death of a villager is a blessing for a struggling mother
World Food Programme Logistics
AUGUST 1, 2019
Mourning for a plate of food Saada Mohammed Rashid was evicted from their home in Somali Region where she was born because of her marriage. Photo: WFP/Martin Karimi There are over 800 internally displaced persons (IDPs) living in Qare kebele , eastern Ethiopia, in the middle of expansive farmland. Most were displaced from Jigjiga area in the Somali Region and others come from the Oromia-Somali regional border.
FedEx renames Manton Air-Sea Pty Ltd as FedEx Logistics (Australia) Pty Ltd.
Logistics Management
AUGUST 1, 2019
FedEx entered into an agreement to acquire the company in October 2018.
Returning to a haunting emptiness
World Food Programme Logistics
AUGUST 1, 2019
The long arduous road to recovery in Ethiopia Nuria Musa Ahmed now lives in a makeshift hut in Derera Arba with her children. Photo: WFP/Martin Karimi Nuria Musa Ahmed speaks softly. She doesn’t make eye contact with me the whole time. She doesn’t even look my way. She is now the head of a family of eight, and the sole provider. This was not the case eight months ago, when she did not need to worry about what her children would wear to school.
Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Why Your Route Planning Software Must Offer Resource Management Functionality
Paragon
AUGUST 1, 2019
The post Why Your Route Planning Software Must Offer Resource Management Functionality appeared first on Paragon Routing.
‘Being able to breastfeed my daughter is the best gift I can give her’
World Food Programme Logistics
AUGUST 1, 2019
‘Being able to breastfeed my daughter is the best gift that I can give her’ Cash assistance from the World Food Programme is securing a nutrition boost for mothers in drought-hit Honduras Flora nurses her daughter in the queue to draw cash. Photo: WFP/Hetze Tosta Flora García is in something of a hurry when she arrives at a bank in the town of Yamaranguila, in La Paz province, Honduras, with her baby daughter, to withdraw her cash transfer.
Penske Logistics Named Great Supply Chain Partner
Penske Move Ahead
AUGUST 1, 2019
Penske Logistics has once again been named a “Great Supply Chain Partner” by SupplyChainBrain , a leading supply chain management information resource. SupplyChainBrain hosted a six-month online poll of supply chain professionals seeking nominations for vendors and service providers whose solutions have made a significant impact on their company’s efficiency, customer service and overall supply chain performance.
WFP Innovations Bring Efficiencies to Refugees in Kenya
World Food Programme Logistics
AUGUST 1, 2019
Staying at the forefront of technology to meet people’s needs WFP’s Point of Sale (POS) tablet and App is designed to help traders digitally manage their stock, inventories and profits. Photo: WFP/Alessandro Abbonizio The World Food Programme (WFP) uses innovation in refugee camps to bring both efficiency and effectiveness to the most vulnerable people in society and to encourage self-reliance and greater freedom of choice in how they live their lives.
How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience
Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader
Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,
Advanced MH Solutions at IMHX
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 1, 2019
B&B Attachments, a leading UK supplier of forklift truck attachments, is exhibiting new material handling solutions at IMHX 2019. This year the B&B stand is bigger than ever before, and will showcase even more innovative solutions to improve material handling operations and safety. B&B will exhibit its own manufactured attachments alongside Kaup attachments.
Sustainable sourcing at scale: H&M's approach
247 Customs Broker
AUGUST 1, 2019
With 4,968 stores in more than 70 markets, the H&M Group is not known as a boutique retailer. The company, with nine brands including flagship… The post Sustainable sourcing at scale: H&M's approach appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Key Trends for Freight Forwarders
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 1, 2019
IAG Cargo today shared the findings from a global survey of more than 400 freight forwarders in 47 countries on perceptions of the air cargo industry this year. The report, Cargo Next, identifies the key trends and expectations of freight forwarders within the next 12 months. The findings indicate that freight forwarders are optimistic about the direction of the industry.
Why BNSF is bucking the PSR trend and adding logistics centers
247 Customs Broker
AUGUST 1, 2019
In contrast to the majority of Class I railroads shedding lines and closing yards under the precision-scheduled railroading (PSR) philosophy, BNSF is adding logistics centers… The post Why BNSF is bucking the PSR trend and adding logistics centers appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
GEP Outlook Report 2024
Advertiser: GEP
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.
New Warehousing Development
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 1, 2019
Goodman has launched its 45-acre Bedford Commercial Park, with construction of Bedford 405 now complete and available for occupation. • Largest warehouse to come to market in South East in 2019 is first development available for occupation at Bedford Commercial Park. • Customers will benefit from strategic position at heart of Oxford-Cambridge growth corridor, with 32 million people accessible within two-hour drive time.
Analysis: One-third of Class 8 truck miles are driven empty
247 Customs Broker
AUGUST 1, 2019
Dive Brief: The number of miles trucks drive empty is widely underestimated, according to an analysis from trucking startup Convoy, due to a lack of… The post Analysis: One-third of Class 8 truck miles are driven empty appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Build Constructive Relationship
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 1, 2019
Wholesaler Sewera Polska Chemia has been serving the construction industry for over 25 years providing a complete range of building materials to contractors and retail clients. The Polish company offers everything from bricks and chimneys to gutters and insulation, making them a one-stop-shop for construction projects. The company has eight branches across Poland with a central warehouse and headquarters located in Katowice.
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