GlobalTranz
JULY 10, 2019
Deciding to implement a transportation management system (TMS) is one of the most effective ways shippers can gain control over logistics and manage freight spend. Unfortunately, selecting a system is only one half of the battle. The remainder includes TMS integration and ongoing maintenance of the system. At the same time, a shipper’s needs are.read More.
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 10, 2019
Trade and specialization at the individual, corporate, and regional level are catalysts behind the growth and increasingly important role of supply chain in today’s global economies. To capture the benefits from trade, organizations need superior logistical capabilities and more sophisticated coordination of activities to receive final goods at one’s location of choice.
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Logistics Management
JULY 10, 2019
Robots, including autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), are seeing rapid uptake in warehouses. The labor crunch and the ability of AMRs to offload manual travel are central to their take-off, but there are other benefits to robotics besides reducing the labor requirement.
Material Handling and Logistics
JULY 10, 2019
Using digital, customer centricity and ecosystems strategies smart companies can shift from chasing incremental cost savings to creating new value,
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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?
Fleet Owner
JULY 10, 2019
Truck drivers play an important role in the economy and it is not like just anyone can drive safely and economically.
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Fleet Owner
JULY 10, 2019
Women In Trucking is working on getting in front of girls with its female truck driver doll and supply chain activity and coloring book for children.
SIPMM Professional Publications
JULY 10, 2019
Key performance indicators (KPIs) are frequently used in general business to evaluate the success of everything from a specific department to an entire enterprise. KPIs work with the raw data of the industry to evaluate how the industry performs. It helps unleash the hidden patterns that help the industries analyze the bottlenecks, which in turn, […].
NGT News
JULY 10, 2019
On July 17, Chicago Area Clean Cities (CACC) and the B20 Club will jointly host an educational program on the advantages of biodiesel. “Truck Stop Coffee Talk: The Truth About Biodiesel” will be held in Bolingbrook, Ill. The program will dive into the health, environmental and performance advantages of biodiesel-blended fuels as an alternative to […].
SIPMM Professional Publications
JULY 10, 2019
In today’s business world it is important for organizations to take steps towards procurement fraud prevention. Procurement fraud costs businesses millions of dollars every year, and the losses can likely be avoided if certain measures are taken to assist in procurement fraud prevention. The diagram below shows the procurement fraud that can be committed by […].
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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.
Talking Logistics
JULY 10, 2019
What skills and attributes will be the most important for supply chain young professionals to succeed moving forward? We asked members of our Indago research community that question back in April. Our community was relatively small at the time (18 supply chain and logistics executives), but they are all high-level leaders (more than a third. The post The Most Important Skills for Supply Chain Young Professionals appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
NGT News
JULY 10, 2019
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has opened a new natural gas refueling station in Hunts Point, a neighborhood in the South Bronx of New York City. According to Clean Energy, the station is the first in New York City to offer exclusively renewable natural gas (RNG) for medium- and heavy-duty vehicle fleets. “A few blocks from […]. The post Clean Energy Opens Renewable Natural Gas Station in South Bronx appeared first on NGT News.
Logistics Management
JULY 10, 2019
More companies are shifting toward the use of public, private and hybrid Clouds to run their supply chains.
Fleet Owner
JULY 10, 2019
This month's issue includes a guide to making the transition from AOBRD to ELDs, how fleets are making way for more women drivers, over-the-air updates, and much more!
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
JULY 10, 2019
The need to meet same-day and next-day expectations has had a major impact on how warehouse and distribution center (DC) space is sought, secured and managed.
NGT News
JULY 10, 2019
As of May 2019, there were more than 68,800 Level 2 and DC fast-charging units throughout the U.S., according to the “fact of the week” from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office. Of that total, 16% – or approximately 10,860 units – were DC fast-chargers, making long-distance travel more practical for electric […].
Logistics Management
JULY 10, 2019
The DHL report, entitled “The e-commerce supply chain: Overcoming growing pains,” takes a deep dive into the intersection of the importance of e-commerce on customer retention and satisfaction, as well as the barriers to implementing a successful e-commerce supply chain strategy.
Fleet Owner
JULY 10, 2019
Planned sunsetting of 2G and 3G could create disruptions
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,
NGT News
JULY 10, 2019
Bunzl Canada Inc., a global distributor of food packaging, cleaning and hygiene, safety, and industrial products, is testing out a compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered transport truck for delivery routes in southwestern Ontario. The fuel-efficient vehicle will not only reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and fuel consumption but also achieve an engine noise reduction of an estimated 10 decibels, […].
Logistics Management
JULY 10, 2019
YRC Worldwide, still struggling to find its financial footing in one of the best freight environments in a generation, is trying to cut its way back to prosperity. The less-than-truckload giant is shuttering the Lebanon, Pa., administrative headquarters of regional LTL subsidiary New Penn and consolidating those operations at its Overland Park, Kan., corporate headquarters.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
JULY 10, 2019
If you haven’t yet heard about Streamlined Sales Tax (SST), but you’re concerned about your sales tax collection obligations as you expand into new states, this information should be helpful. It’s not new — the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement has been around since 1999 and has 24 participating states — but with the […]. The post Why You Should Care about Streamlined Sales Tax appeared first on SYSPRO US.
Logistics Management
JULY 10, 2019
The Port of Oakland announced today that Executive Director Chris Lytle would retire July 19, after 53 years in trade and transportation. Meanwhile, Lytle has agreed to remain as a consultant to the port through year-end.
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The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.
WorkWave
JULY 10, 2019
Time To Read: 3 minutes. On October 7 – 10, 2019, thousands of service business professionals will gather at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston for the WorkWave User Conference and IFS World Conference. The 13th annual WorkWave User Conference, which is combined with the IFS World Conference for the first time this year, will unite WorkWave customers with business professionals in all industries and sizes from around the globe for an empowering and engaging conference.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 10, 2019
Emerging digital technologies and the consequent need for new capabilities are disrupting all aspects of business: people, process, and technology. Today’s supply-chain operating models are being challenged to deliver unprecedented levels of agility and economic value.
LandLink
JULY 10, 2019
Retail vendor compliance is becoming increasingly complicated and costly for consumer goods companies and their distributors as they seek to meet the ever-changing demands of retailers. If requirements for electronic notification, delivery time and location, packaging and labeling, and numerous other details are not met perfectly, the vendor can receive a short payment on a shipment invoice, commonly called a chargeback.
Logistics Management
JULY 10, 2019
High levels of imports are expected to remain intact at United States-based retail container ports, albeit at a lower level than a year ago at this time, as retail shippers rushed to bring goods into the U.S., in advance of scheduled tariff increases, according to the most recent edition of the Port Tracker report published today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates.
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How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.
Shipping and Freight Resource
JULY 10, 2019
Cargo Tracking Note or CTN as it is popularly known is not one of those instantly obvious things you would think about when drafting a seaborne shipment. You may not even have heard about it. But if you want to sell your product in a number of African countries, then the topic of CTN certification becomes imminent, especially West and Central Africa.
Food Logistics
JULY 10, 2019
Company reaping benefits of using blockchain technology
Freight Center
JULY 10, 2019
In the 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study: State of Logistics Outsourcing Report by Penske, Penn State, Infosys and Korn Ferry, 73% of 3PL users believe that 3PLs offer “new and innovative ways to improve logistics effectiveness” and 89% of shippers believe partnering with a 3PL has “contributed to improving services for the ultimate customer.”. Basically, shippers and 3PLs are working together better than ever before.
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