Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
AUGUST 27, 2020
So you’re thinking about adding a warehouse fulfillment center to your distribution network. While there are plenty of good reasons to do so, locating inventory closer to your customers probably tops the list. You’ll not only be able to get products into their hands faster, you’ll also reduce your delivery costs.
Trinity Logistics
AUGUST 27, 2020
Cold chain warehousing solutions are mostly used by bigger companies that are dealing with perishable items. For example, manufacturers in the food industry use them to warehouse their products until they make their way to end-users. This kind of warehousing is used for storing items that need cool surroundings to prolong their life and keep them from spoiling.
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Logistics Management
AUGUST 27, 2020
Over the course of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, shippers have been up against myriad challenges and changes, which have subsequently resulted in making changes on the fly, in various ways, in order to be able to adapt to a suddenly changing world, and, more specifically, logistics operations.
Kane is Able
AUGUST 27, 2020
If you manage distribution for a food manufacturer, distributor or retailer, you’re concerned not only with shipping accurate, on-time orders, but also with cold chain management, regulatory compliance, food safety, and other specialized logistics challenges. Those concerns are magnified if you outsource any portion of your operations to outside food logistics companies, since you need to closely monitor these operations.
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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?
West Coast and California Logistics
AUGUST 27, 2020
With its huge and growing population, California often serves as a key location for a company’s overall distribution operations. It’s usually Southern California – with its bright lights and huge ports – that people consider to be the region’s logistics hub. But with each passing year, more and more companies are learning about the benefits of basing operations a bit further north.
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United World Transporation
AUGUST 27, 2020
Produce shipping has always had a lot of variables to tend with, in the best of times. Traditionally, the summer months bring in some added considerations. Most importantly, product is exposed to warm temperatures in the field and, if not cooled properly before loading, will release heat through transportation. While refrigerated trailers can maintain product temperature, they will warm up quickly inside if doors are open, in open loading docks, or during an inspection, for example.
Logistics Management
AUGUST 27, 2020
It is well known that the large, publicly traded companies in the logistics sector are well capitalized. That pretty much goes without saying. But data issued from Buy Shares, a United Kingdom-based financial advisory takes that thesis to a different level, in showing how the market capitalization of ten selected publicly-traded logistics services providers, which have seen increased activity amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have seen significant gains going back to the beginning of 2020.
Freightquote
AUGUST 27, 2020
Small businesses rely on us for simple and fast freight shipping processes. Discover why Anthem Brewing uses Freightquote for all their shipping needs.
Freight Center
AUGUST 27, 2020
Delivery process issues can occur at any stage in the shipping process. Supply chain managers, small business owners and customers alike all dread when things don’t go right in the delivery process. And with large companies offering shorter and shorter delivery times, alleviating delivery process issues helps small businesses keep up with consumer demand.
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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.
NGT News
AUGUST 27, 2020
Allison Transmission, a global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions and a supplier of commercial vehicle propulsion solutions, has partnered with IndyGo, the Indianapolis Transportation Corp., where Allison will supply its next-generation electric hybrid propulsion solutions for transit buses as part of a 27-unit bus procurement.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 27, 2020
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and a plummeting economy, retailers must nevertheless prepare for the traditional peak shopping season. Some are ready, but many are not.
NGT News
AUGUST 27, 2020
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) says the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded over $7.1 million in funding to three projects advancing clean automotive transportation technologies supported by the utility. SoCalGas’ Research, Development & Demonstration department will provide $730,000 in additional funding for the projects which are led by Cummins Inc., GTI and West […].
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 27, 2020
AutoGuide Mobile Robots Europe Presents Mobile Robot Safety: Risks, Responsibilities and ROI. We often say that efficiency and safety are the cornerstones of the autonomous mobile robot (AMR) advantage but what do we really mean? Safe implementation of AMRs presents opportunities for increased productivity, improved worker conditions, and (surprise) faster ROI.
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
Logistics Management
AUGUST 27, 2020
Okerstrom will be joining Convoy from Expedia Group Inc., where he served as president and CEO.
Penske Move Ahead
AUGUST 27, 2020
Penske Truck Leasing is now offering full-service truck leasing and contract truck fleet maintenance in Norwalk, Ohio. Penske officially moved into a new facility in the region on July 15, 2020, which is located at 92 S Old State Road in Norwalk. "Conveniently located between the Cleveland and Toledo transportation corridor, this new location provides our customers and prospects a convenient place for service while on the road," explained, Mike Pritchard, senior vice president for Penske's North
Shippeo
AUGUST 27, 2020
Implementing a real-time transportation visibility (RTTV) solution requires a globally-minded collaborative approach, accounting for a diverse range of languages, cultures, I.T. systems, devices and levels of technical competence.
MercuryGate
AUGUST 27, 2020
In the modern supply chain, complexity exists in every function. Even traditional back-office processes, such […]. The post 7 Opportunities for Transportation Management System Automation appeared first on MercuryGate International.
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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
AUGUST 27, 2020
Septentrio’s first-of-a-kind SECORX-S GPS/GNSS receiver product line offers sub-decimeter accuracy without the need for additional positioning service subscriptions. They conveniently deliver sub-decimeter positioning right out of the box, without the need for any additional correction service subscription or maintenance. Users benefit from always-on high accuracy provided by a PPP-RTK correction service integrated directly into Septentrio’s latest core GNSS technology.
Logistics Management
AUGUST 27, 2020
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Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 27, 2020
Many U.K. companies are not preparing for Brexit because the coronavirus pandemic has depleted their cash reserves, according to a major institute.
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 27, 2020
Ravas Europe has introduced the Bolzoni Group, one of the leaders in forklift attachments and forks business as a new partner for the worldwide distribution of the iForks-32, forklift truck scales, through the Bolzoni sales organization. Frank van Rijnsoever, Sales & Marketing Director of Ravas, is excited about reaching an agreement with the Bolzoni Group: “We see a huge market for our iForks.
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To continue scaling your omnichannel business, you need to manage a lot of orders across a lot of different channels and marketplaces. Some brands do this by hand. Some try to force their ERP to manage it. Others rely on a complex system of cross-referencing the dashboards of their various channels. None of these is an effective or sustainable solution.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 27, 2020
Gregory Schlegel, founder of the Supply Chain Risk Management Consortium at Lehigh University, describes how supply-chain risk is occupying a central role in university and professional education, and why it's vital that executives embrace the discipline.
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 27, 2020
Staff are in a celebratory mood at Palletways Iberia with the news the network has transported a record 983,000 pallets so far this year and added a host of new customers to its portfolio. Palletways Iberia, part of the Imperial Group, has more than a decade of experience as the leading logistics company delivering palletised freight across the Iberian Peninsula and Islands.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 27, 2020
Challenge : A customer operating on BluJay’s transportation management system experienced volume increases peaking weekly at 50% year-over-year, driven by COVID-19 and shifts in consumer demand. This created an immediate need to scale carrier procurement efforts to support increased load volumes, while keeping costs in line and meeting customer service expectations.
247 Customs Broker
AUGUST 27, 2020
Volga-Dnepr Airlines has organized a charter flight with high voltage equipment onboard to empower construction of a 450MW solar power plant in Vietnam. An-124-100 took… The post Volga-Dnepr Aids in Completion of Solar Power Plant Project in Vietnam appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
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Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 27, 2020
Walmart Inc.’s jump into the bidding for TikTok jolted investors and technology experts alike. What comes next could be even more disruptive.
247 Customs Broker
AUGUST 27, 2020
26th August 2020 Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) S.A., member of COSCO SHIPPING Group, has decided to invest into end-to-end digitization and optimization. The company has… The post INFORM to Digitize Car Handling for Port of Piraeus appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Paragon
AUGUST 27, 2020
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