Cyzerg
JANUARY 16, 2018
Like in every organization, in warehousing too, it’s the people who make a business. At a time when warehouse workers are swift to move from one warehouse to another, retaining them may seem to be a daunting task. There are lot of challenges that managers face when it comes to attracting, recruiting and retaining workforce for warehouses. And, it holds true for lower through mid-levels of warehouse employees.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 16, 2018
Trade flowing across the United States-Mexico border has grown exponentially since the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was enacted in 1994. It has been further spurred by the trend of nearshoring over the last decade, as American companies have relocated their manufacturing facilities to Mexico to take advantage of a skilled workforce, improving infrastructure, and proximity to the United States.
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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JANUARY 16, 2018
What should your eCommerce fulfillment network look like to compete in a market that values fast delivery? It’s the burning question that seems to be on the mind of every online retailer or direct seller. It’s also a question that doesn’t have a one-size-fits-all answer.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 16, 2018
There's a good deal of public concern about autonomous vehicles, even though they could go a long way in reducing accidents and helping shape future mobility, according to a new poll.
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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 16, 2018
Deloitte survey finds surprises in shift from previous generations in attitudes towards work.
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Freightos
JANUARY 16, 2018
Prices Set To Ramp Up For Chinese New Year: Freight Rate Update Wk 2. By John Edmonds, Research & Marketing, Freightos. Weekly update article on the Freightos International Freight Index exploring rate trends and their driving forces. 2018 started with China-US ocean freight prices increasing by 27% as supply chains came back into full swing. Following brief dips last week, ocean and air freight prices will likely rise in the run-up to the Chinese New Year closedown.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 16, 2018
National average spot truckload rates declined as the number of available trucks jumped 52% during the week ending Jan. 13, according to DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 16, 2018
Manufacturing is on the cusp of an explosion in growth and innovation in 2018. Regulatory reform has been top-of-mind for supply chain executives and political leaders in the US since the 2016 election. The US energy industry is also awaiting changes in basic operating procedures, which are expected to dramatically reduce energy costs. These facts set the stage for exponential manufacturing growth in 2018.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 16, 2018
If you are not currently using social media to promote your business, you are missing an opportunity to increase customer engagement and drive sales, according to Crystal Lindsey of 333 Social Media speaking at a recent NationaLease meeting.
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
JANUARY 16, 2018
For more than a while, we have seen slow and steady economic improvements that have manifested themselves in many ways through things like improving retail sales, United States-bound imports, modal volume, and some signs of sustained GDP growth. Now, take those factors and consider what is happening in trucking, with things like the recently implemented electronic logging device mandate, still-tight capacity coupled with increased demand, the ongoing difficulty regarding hiring and retaining tru
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 16, 2018
Noting how competitive a segment the "half-ton"/full-size pickup has become, Ram Truck on Monday unveiled its new 2019 1500, predicting it will earn "a few more 'best,' a few more 'most,' and a few more 'capable' titles" even among this field of incr
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 16, 2018
"Technology is changing everything about our world today, and it’s about time to let it change our business,” Michael White, the CEO of the company said. "We think we can lower the cost of global trade.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 16, 2018
Company reports a 30% increase in truck leases and a 20% increase in truck rentals in 2017 as it opened seven new U.S. locations.
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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.
Now, That's Logistics
JANUARY 16, 2018
Desde autos voladores hasta robots que enseñan códigos, estas son algunas de las tecnologías, dispositivos y aplicaciones más geniales que hicieron su debut en el Consumer Electronics Show de este año. Cuando se trata de tecnología innovadora, no hay ningún lugar como CES para que tus ojos se iluminen y tu niño interior salga a jugar. Durante más de 50 años, Consumer Electronics Show ha servido como un escenario global para introducir la tecnología de próxima generación en el mercado.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 16, 2018
BorgWarner is supplying its HVH250 electric motor and eGearDrive transmission for the initial launch of the FUSO eCanter truck, a series-produced all-electric light-duty truck.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 16, 2018
Read our new Making the Case download to learn how a growing number of shippers are managing these market pressures and realizing significant ROI from investments with the help of automated dimensioning solutions.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 16, 2018
CFO Scott Wheeler becomes Daseke's new president; company founder Don Daseke will continue as trucking company's CEO and chairman.
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Logistics Management
JANUARY 16, 2018
Chicago-based project44 said it kicked off what it called an expanded integration into cloud-based transportation management systems (TMS) provider MercuryGate International Inc.’s TMS.
AAJ Enterprises
JANUARY 16, 2018
The task of managing a multi-channel warehouse has never been so much easy to operate because of the improvement in the efficiency of the labour, productive installation of machinery and tools, advanced shipping methods and many other productive means. The aim of every warehouse company or 3pl services India is to have operations of minimum cost and high productivity.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 16, 2018
Miners of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies could require up to 140 terawatt-hours of electricity in 2018, about 0.6 percent of the global total, Morgan Stanley analysts led by Nicholas Ashworth wrote in a note last week. That’s more than expected power demand from electric vehicles in 2025. “If cryptocurrencies continue to appreciate we expect global mining power consumption to increase,” Ashworth wrote in the note.
Logistics Manager
JANUARY 16, 2018
Interroll announced today that production and office capacities in Thailand will be expanded within the next 15 months by moving from the existing production site in Amatanakorn Industrial Estate, Phase 8, to a new location in Phase 10. Construction on the new location will start in the first quarter of 2018 and is scheduled to be finalized at the beginning of the second quarter of 2019.
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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.
Automotive Logistics
JANUARY 16, 2018
Egon Christ (pictured) has taken up a new position as managing director of Mosolf Transport Solutions. He was previously senior manager and head of purchasing for research and development services at Daimler and worked for the German carmaker for 30 years. Mosolf Transport Solutions is the division of Mosolf Group that manages the outbound movement of vehicles.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 16, 2018
Sikafloor supplied the solution when the owners of a tea processing plant required a new surface installed without interruption to warehouse staff or production. The warehouse floor had become dilapidated over time due to constant use of heavy machinery and foot traffic. The plant’s owners selected contractors Thelwell Flooring to install a new surface which was not only durable enough to withstand the long-term rigours of warehouse activity, it had to be easy to install and fast-curing to ensur
Automotive Logistics
JANUARY 16, 2018
Thomas Ulbrich (pictured), currently management board member for production and logistics at Volkswagen, is to take charge of e-mobility at the German carmaker. From February 1st , Ulbrich will head a newly created division covering the e-mobility series and production of vehicles on the group’s new modular electric drive kit (MEB) platform. Last November, VW announced plans to spend €22.8 billion ($27.8 billion) in its plants around the world to prepare them for modular production and an electr
Odyssey Logistics
JANUARY 16, 2018
Wednesday, January 17, 2018: UPDATE Winter Storm Inga moved into the South on Tuesday, knocking out power and disrupting travel in its wake. Service is being affected in some areas due to road closures, impassable roadways and bridges, detours and slow traffic. Schools and businesses closed and there are reports of more than 100,000 homes/businesses.
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
Automotive Logistics
JANUARY 16, 2018
Global logistics services provider Kuehne + Nagel (KN) has signed an agreement with Singapore’s state-owned investment company, Temasek, to establish a joint venture to invest worldwide in start-ups developing cutting-edge technology for logistics and supply chains. The partnership “will be able to accelerate the transformation of the logistics industry,” said Joerg Wolle, chairman of Kuehne + Nagel International.
Tradewinds
JANUARY 16, 2018
Building a highly innovative, problem-centric auto supplier for the future of mobility There might be no better time to announce our latest investment than this week?—?the week of the Detroit Auto Show. We are proud to announce our investment and participation in SEEVA Technologies’ seed round. SEEVA marks our first investment in automotive technologies and is focused on developing and commercializing visibility solutions for vehicles.
Automotive Logistics
JANUARY 16, 2018
German finished vehicle transporter Mosolf has acquired its compatriot AFG (Allgemeine Fahrzeugübernahme-Gesellschaft), a releasing agent operating between vehicle manufacturers and freight forwarders. Announcing the move, Mosolf’s CEO, Dr Jörg Mosolf, said the company had gained “an experienced, reliable and innovative” service provider in outbound logistics.
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