Morai Logistics
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Experts recommend supply chain orchestration as an effective solution to help organizations deliver positive customer experiences. When it relates to personalization, 76% of customers expect companies to understand their needs and expectations. Findings also indicate that 67% of customers have switched vendors to seek ‘a more customer-like experience’.
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Omnichannel is a term frequently used in today’s modern supply chain management. Omnichannel capability is associated with getting product to the customer in any possible fashion, that is convenient for the customer. The emergence of e-commerce mainly drives this, and in the process, is turning traditional supply chain models on their heads. While omnichannel refers to the integration and seamless experience across channels for supply chain partners, omnichannel 2.0 takes it a bit further.
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Fleet Owner
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Texas-based aftermarket automotive parts distributor XL Parts has signed a deal to test out autonomous deliveries using self-driving cargo vans from Udelv.
DC Velocity
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Online retailer expands partnership with Air Transport Services Group, adding 10 cargo planes to its air transportation network, company says.
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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
DECEMBER 21, 2018
“Empowered by tax reform and regulatory certainty, manufacturers are keeping our promise to expand our operations, hire new workers and raise wages and benefits,” said NAM CEO Jay Timmons. In the 20 years that The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has been measuring the sentiments of the manufacturing sector, 2018 stood out. On average this year, 92.4% of manufacturers surveyed reported a positive outlook for their companies, according to the group’s.
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DC Velocity
DECEMBER 21, 2018
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Fleet Owner
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Flex Max lifts include several features that increase ease-of-use while minimizing maintenance costs, including wireless operation and software updates, easy-to-move adjustable forks, protected hydraulic cylinder, automatic spring-loaded braking system with integrated steering, and a lower-to-locks button.
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 21, 2018
The shift will be gradual, as some tasks are better handled by AI than others, and job descriptions and skill sets will need to change.
Fleet Owner
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Daimler Trucks North America has delivered its first all-electric vehicle to Penske Truck Leasing in southern California.
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
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 21, 2018
As 2018 comes to an end, a quick thank you to all of our readers, followers, and sponsors for another great year of learning and conversation on Talking Logistics. The numbers speak for themselves: 49 episodes produced in 2018, totaling more than 1,200 minutes of conversations with thought leaders and newsmakers in the supply chain and logistics industry. 228 posts published on a wide range of timely and important industry topics, including the most comprehensive weekly news roundup in the indus
Fleet Owner
DECEMBER 21, 2018
The company wants to make it convenient for all customers to access parts for their tanks.
Now, That's Logistics
DECEMBER 21, 2018
How the international air freight markets fared in 2018 and what’s ahead for the new year. In its most recent monthly analysis of the global air freight market , the International Air Transport Association (IATA) observed that while demand for air freight was softening, cargo volumes are still trending higher. Industry-wide freight ton kilometers (FTK) grew by 2.0% year-over-year in September 2018 – well below the five-year average pace (5.1%) but consistent with the typical pattern seen after p
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 21, 2018
While holiday shopping activity continues to accelerate in the remaining days up to Christmas, spot market activity has not followed the same path, based on data published this week by Portland, Oregon-based freight marketplace platform and information provider DAT,
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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.
West Coast and California Logistics
DECEMBER 21, 2018
We’re coming to the end of 2018 and preparing for 2019 – and you know what that means: year-end “best of” lists. And, while our list may not be as entertaining as the “top 10 movies of 2018” rankings you’ll see in your social media feeds, we hope that you find it valuable. Here, we present the three Weber Logistics blog posts that were most popular among our readers in 2018.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Rail carloads, at 267,534, saw a 1.4% annual gain, and intermodal units headed up 6.2% compared to the same week a year ago to 301,407.
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Ferag AG says it has a promising première lined up for LogiMAT 2019: the Swiss material handling specialist will be presenting the new denisort Compact vertical sorter in Hall 3, Stand 3C03. This is a mobile system with a very compact basic design, ideal for sorting goods weighing up to 12 kg. Hence, it is perfect for CEP services and e-commerce users looking for a sorting machine to increase throughput at peak times.
247 Customs Broker
DECEMBER 21, 2018
While holiday shopping activity continues to accelerate in the remaining days up to Christmas, spot market activity has not followed the same path, based on data published this week by Portland, Oregon-based freight marketplace platform and information provider DAT, a subsidiary of Roper Technologies. DAT reported in its Weekly Spot Freight Brief, for the week of December 8-15 that the number of available loads on the spot truckload freight market was down 4.6% for the week, which, DAT said, “ru
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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.
Freightera
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Happy Holidays! ?? ??. We wish you a joyful and relaxing season with family and friends! Hope you had a great year and feel good looking back on it. It’s been an eventful year for us, lots to be grateful for. Freightera’s marketplace has grown in the number of shippers and carriers. We thank our 9,000 shippers and hundreds of carriers for choosing us.
247 Customs Broker
DECEMBER 21, 2018
New names, familiar faces, big deals and maritime casualties have all made headlines in the print and digital pages of TradeWinds in 2018. With shipowners investing almost $60bn in newbuildings ahead of IMO 2020 and recovering freight markets supporting a $17bn spend on secondhand ships, according to Clarksons, this year has offered plenty to write and read.
Odyssey Logistics
DECEMBER 21, 2018
?. The post Happy Holidays 2018 appeared first on Odyssey Logistics & Technology.
247 Customs Broker
DECEMBER 21, 2018
December 10, 2018 | By Inbound Logistics Staff. Tags: Transportation , Logistics , Supply Chain. With the goal of jointly building a more stabilized and comprehensive channel of air mail transportation connecting China and Europe, China Post Group Corporation, the official postal service of the People’s Republic of China, and cargo airline Lufthansa Cargo are partnering on a strategic capacity agreement that adds one Boeing 777 freighter on the Shanghai-to-Frankfurt route.
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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.
Now, That's Logistics
DECEMBER 21, 2018
The air freight market could level off during the coming year and present new opportunities for global shippers. Coming off an extremely strong year in 2017, the world’s air freight market fluctuated at certain points in 2018, but for the most part remained stable. “There was a strong push during the second half of 2017, with a lot of companies restocking after a busy first half of the year,” observes Asok Kumar Executive Vice-President of the Americas Region at DB Schenker.
247 Customs Broker
DECEMBER 21, 2018
“Delivery Right into the Fridge” The next steps in food delivery take “delivery” to a whole new level, Walmart’s ecommerce chief tells CNBC. Marc Lore , the president and CEO of Walmart’s U.S. ecommerce business, told Jim Cramer in an exclusive interview this week that “delivery right into the fridge” could be in the cards as Walmart expands its delivery services.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Congressional bipartisanship, real investment could pave the way for a new bill.
247 Customs Broker
DECEMBER 21, 2018
[og_img]. UK commercial vehicle production increased 26.5 per cent in November, driven by a doubling of production for the UK market which offset a small drop in exports. Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show total production in November was 7,983 of which 4,122 went into the home market. Leyland Assembly Plant. For the first 11 months of the year, production reached 78,163, up five per cent up on last year.
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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
247 Customs Broker
DECEMBER 21, 2018
[og_img]. Central and local government should offer greater support to efforts to meet people’s growing demands for fast deliveries while also reducing congestion and carbon emissions, according to the National Infrastructure Commission, which has published an interim report on the issue. NIC chairman Sir John Armitt argued that there is a need to address the environmental impact of the growth in online shopping and home deliveries, warning that if left to industry alone, this issue could take y
247 Customs Broker
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Bang & Olufsen, the Danish manufacturer of high-end TVs and stereos, has downgraded its profit forecast, blaming challenges in onboarding a new logistics partner and a time lag in the transformation of the sales and distribution network. It said second quarter revenue is expected to be nine per cent down on last year, and revenue for the year is now expected to be the same as last year – it was forecast to grow ten per cent.
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