Material Handling and Logistics
JULY 3, 2018
Over the next five years, maritime suppliers across the value chain will increasingly adopt solutions to address security, overcapacity and accurate cost models.
Fleet Owner
JULY 3, 2018
Job search engine Adzuna analyzed patriotic jobs in the U.S., noting roles that support and better the country as a whole.
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Logistics Management
JULY 3, 2018
When Gartner released its annual “Supply Chain Top 25” report last May, it did more than simply identify global industry leaders and best practices.
Fleet Owner
JULY 3, 2018
Congress is being encouraged by a significant number of trucking industry associations and also folks involved in things like food distribution to back a bill that would create a way for people between the ages of 18 and 21 to become truck drivers wh
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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.
Logistics Management
JULY 3, 2018
The average price per gallon of diesel gasoline headed up 2 cents to $3.236 per gallon, the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported this week.
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Logistics Management
JULY 3, 2018
As Americans celebrate Independence Day this week, logistics managers should be even more mindful of the “modern slavery” that continues to exist in U.S. multinational supply chains.
Apparel Logistics
JULY 3, 2018
It is of vital importance for companies to manage Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to ensure Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) are being met. This is a win-win approach since on one hand a satisfied customer is more likely to be a repeat customer, and on the other, the apparel 3PL benefits by applying industry best practices and improved performance.
Blue Grace Logistics
JULY 3, 2018
. The supply chain has long been held as the lifeline for any company’s operations. It is the flow of goods and materials necessary for the company to continue to function and operate at peak efficiency. Because of that, supply chain managers understandably need the most accurate information in real-time about what’s happening within the chain. Armed with up to date data, a manager can make decisions about how to proceed in the event of problems, delays, and overall operations. .
Loginext
JULY 3, 2018
It’s costlier to acquire new customers compared to retaining them. With proper logistics optimization, companies can not only retain customers but also boost satisfaction and lifetime value. In this age of booming retail and e-commerce, logistics optimization is the best asset a company can have.
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
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 3, 2018
If anything, the cover was a tad understated. It’s now clear Michael Dell stands to make a fortune from Dell’s privatization, turnaround and inevitable return to public stock markets. So much so, here’s an update on what it meant to be the victor: While Carl Icahn made a small profit challenging Dell for greenmail before ultimately ceding defeat, Michael Dell has accrued a paper fortune from the deal that is in itself greater than the net worth of his onetime foe, Icahn.
Logistics Manager
JULY 3, 2018
Austria-based transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss recently announced the expansion of their warehousing services in China, this is part of their ongoing strategy to become a global leader as a full-service logistics provider. Gebrüder Weiss is the world’s oldest transport and logistics company, originally opening in 1473. General Manager for Gebrüder Weiss in China, Yongquan Chen explained, “Gebrüder Weiss manages a global warehouse space of 626.109 square meters.
Automotive Logistics
JULY 3, 2018
Flooding has stopped production at Honda’s plant in Celaya, Mexico. The carmaker confirmed that floodwater had gotten into the plant on June 28 (Thursday) because of an overflow of a channel connected to the Laja River. “Honda decided to suspend all production from the evening of June 28,” said the carmaker. “There have been no reports of any injuries and we are currently evaluating the condition of the facilities and equipment.
Airfreight Logistics
JULY 3, 2018
Russian-based AirBridgeCargo recently announced the launch of their new bi-weekly flights to the Hungarian capital of Budapest. These new schedules have been added to meet the ever-increasing demand for air cargo transportation between Europe and Asia. The new flights will depart on Tuesday’s and Saturday’s and will guarantee an available cargo capacity of up to 139 tonnes.
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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
JULY 3, 2018
Following two years of strong headwinds, there is now rising optimism for the UAE’s automotive sector. According to Fitch Group company BMI Research, 2018 will see a 4% growth in new vehicle sales in the UAE. Its forecast for the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region is for a 7.3% increase this year, led by commercial vehicle sales, while the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) markets will return to growth of 2.9%. .
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 3, 2018
Züger, described as Switzerland’s number one supplier of mozzarella and other cream cheese specialities, is using an end-to-end software solution from industry IT expert CSB-System to keep processes at the factory as lean as possible. This has enabled the company to efficiently plan and optimise workflows and information throughout all operations and has led to a fifty percent time saving in order picking.
Automotive Logistics
JULY 3, 2018
BCA Marketplace has agreed a five-year contract with BMW UK to provide a range of remarketing services. The agreement will see the used vehicle group de-fleet, refurbish, inspect and collect, inventory manage and remarket on behalf of the carmaker and its leasing business, Alphabet. The value of the deal has not been disclosed but BCA said it was the biggest automotive contract BCA Marketplace has signed.
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 3, 2018
Shipping line Evergreen is enhancing its operations with 3,000 containers refrigerated by Carrier Transicold PrimeLINE® units, chosen for their refrigeration performance and power efficiency. “With its digital scroll compressor, the PrimeLINE unit has a reputation for energy efficiency and a value proposition that includes rapid pull-down, tight temperature control, high air-flow performance and excellent cost of ownership,” said Andrew See, general manager, Global Container Refrigeration, Great
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Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 3, 2018
Swiss system integrator Ansorix has produced an automated small parts warehouse for the University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland. The warehouse’s zero-pressure accumulation roller conveyors are based on Interroll’s Modular Conveyor Platform (MCP). The small parts warehouse, which was planned, designed and implemented by Ansorix, is the beating heart of the new logistics and service centre commissioned by the University Hospital Zurich (USZ) in Schlieren, near Zurich.
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 3, 2018
It is vital that the logistics industry ensures that its workforce has the skills required to meet the demands of an increasingly complex and sophisticated world, says Rob Fisher (pictured), event director of IMHX 2019. With organisations across all industries increasingly focused on their supply chains, it is imperative that the logistics sector fights for the best young talent.
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