Kuebix
APRIL 24, 2020
The manufacturing industry is facing unique challenges during Covid-19. While the rest of the world is put on hold, manufacturing companies continue to operate and produce essential products. They are keeping stores stocked and making sure that we can all have exactly what we need during this time of uncertainty. Manufacturing companies provide a crucial […].
SIPMM Professional Publications
APRIL 24, 2020
The procurement function in the construction industry has resisted change for many decades. But in recent years, new trends have proven a force to be reckoned with, as many organizations begin adopting and embracing new strategies in a bid to stay competitive. We explore current methods that are in practice and also the new wave […]. The post Methodologies for Construction Procurement appeared first on SIPMM | Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management.
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Overdrive Online
APRIL 24, 2020
Owner-operator Bill Ater's month-plus off the road -- "I won't haul freight for nothing," he said, ready to go when profitable opportunities return. His waiting game continued with work on his 1999 Series 60-powered Freightliner, as other drivers contemplated emergency unemployment-assistance programs for fallback as states (finally) get them up.
Logistics Management
APRIL 24, 2020
In a new research report, entitled “Industrial Development Slows Due to COVID-19-Related Delays,” CBRE found that 80%—or 16 out of 20—of the top U.S. markets for under-construction space, which represent 70% of total under-construction national inventory, have workers active and on site for essential projects.
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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.
GlobalTranz
APRIL 24, 2020
Many retailers have implemented buy online, pick up in store (BOPIS) strategies without realizing it. Although the name invokes the fears of coding and advanced systems, it refers to the process of buying a product online and picking it up in the store, i.e., BOPIS. This concept gives supply chains a non-traditional means of fulfilling orders and.read More.
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Logistics Bureau
APRIL 24, 2020
Free Webinar: Surviving COVID-14 with your Supply Chain Intact . As far as supply chain management goes, this is about as bad as I have ever seen it. It is an incredibly difficult situation. We are seeing things like enormous demand peaks, very tough resupply situations, and some businesses have seen huge demand drops. Inventory imbalance is an issue.
Logistics Management
APRIL 24, 2020
While new technology has ushered in many improvements, analysts believe that old-fashioned ingenuity, building better relationships with carriers, and an increasing knowledge base of best practices may help shippers ride out the freight management challenges in the long term.
Overdrive Online
APRIL 24, 2020
Even when times are flush, there are lenders eager to take advantage of small businesses in a bind. With countless small fleets struggling to get by now during the COVID-19 crisis, there’s even more bait for finance predators. Be careful with so-called "merchant cash advance" lending.
Logistics Management
APRIL 24, 2020
John McLaurin, President, Pacific Merchant Shipping Association, recently shared “Observations of a New World” with his constituents, noting that prior to the pandemic, the public expected that goods would magically appear on store shelves. Now that expectation has been replaced with different feelings… such as hope, and at times, disappointment.
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
Airfreight Logistics
APRIL 24, 2020
Boeing have completed its first COVID-19 transport mission, using a 737-700 aircraft from its corporate fleet to bring personal protective equipment (PPE) from China to the United States. Boeing worked in partnership with FIRST Robotics Founder Dean Kamen to transport 540,000 medical-grade face masks that will be delivered to healthcare professionals battling COVID-19 in New Hampshire.
Logistics Management
APRIL 24, 2020
Rail carloads—at 189,598—dropped 27.5% annually, and intermodal units——at 213,685—were down 19.1%.
Freight Center
APRIL 24, 2020
There have been a lot of ups and downs lately while everyone tries to navigate the current situation. However, even during COVID-19, there is no shortage of good news. This week’s Feel Good Friday is about how people continue to lend a helping hand to each other and to those on the frontlines fulfilling their duties and job roles. Check out what types of relief for essential workers are being donated and made available across the nation.
Logistics Manager
APRIL 24, 2020
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. ( MOL ) have announced the joint development of the MOL COILPORTER—an innovative new way to secure steel coils during container transport—along with MOL Techno-Trade, Ltd. (MOL Tech). The MOL COILPORTER is the new cradle used to lash steel coils, an essential material for automobile manufacturing and other industries, to ensure safer containerized transport.
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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.
World Food Programme Logistics
APRIL 24, 2020
For Khaish Meena, a 65-year-old woman from northwest Pakistan, COVID-19 is yet another obstacle that she needs to confront, like any number of hardships she’s encountered over the decades. She came to Dera Ismail Khan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province five years ago, when law and order operations in her region forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee.
Airfreight Logistics
APRIL 24, 2020
Recently, Mr. Thaworn Senneam, Deputy Transport Minister, and Mr. Jua Ratchasri, Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Mr. Peraphon Thawornsupacharoen, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Pol. Lt. Gen. Chanthep Sesavej, Working Team Attached to the Deputy Transport Minister, and entourage visited Thai Airways International Public Company Limited ( THAI )’s Cargo & Mail Commercial Department and Catering Department to provide policies.
World Food Programme Logistics
APRIL 24, 2020
The World Food Programme works with Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh to deliver food assistance?—?at a safe distance [link] By Brook DuBois Thousands of kilometres from Bangladesh, my 82-year-old grandmother has figured out how to order her groceries online with curbside pickup from Texas-favourite supermarket H-E-B. From home deliveries to in-store panic-buying everyone has changed their buying behaviour in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Airfreight Logistics
APRIL 24, 2020
Singapore Changi Airport has reported they handled 1.65 million passenger movements in March 2020, a decrease of 70.7% compared to the same period last year. Aircraft movements declined by 49.9% to 16,200 landings and takeoffs, while airfreight throughput dropped 19.1% to 149,000 tonnes for the month. Air travel demand remained significantly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, with all regions recording steep declines in March.
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NGT News
APRIL 24, 2020
Day & Ross’ subsidiary, Ottaway Motor Express, has begun a six-month pilot project with KarbonKleen, a company that delivers data-driven technology solutions to the logistics industry, to utilize dynaCERT’s HydraGEN carbon emission reduction technology. This innovative system is designed to strike an optimal balance between reduced energy consumption and fuel emissions by adding hydrogen to […].
Airfreight Logistics
APRIL 24, 2020
BOC Aviation has announced they have achieved two major milestones: signing 1,000 lease commitments and committing to purchase more than 900 aircraft since inception. Robert Martin, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are extremely proud to celebrate these two achievements in our 27 th year of operation, which are testaments to our company’s long and successful history.
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 24, 2020
With the help of DSV, a suite of 3D printers originally destined for Cardiff University’s PARC Institute have been repurposed and relocated to manufacture visors for NHS Wales in the fight against COVID-19. The logistics firm offered to set up the machines at DSV’s ISO9001 healthcare facility in Milton Keynes. Drawing from the expertise of DSV’s Logistics Manufacturing Services (LMS) section, the team was able to set up manufacturing in a matter of weeks to produce the much-needed visors.
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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.
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 24, 2020
Pharma.Aero has revealed two new Full Members to its air pharma network: Etihad Cargo and Air India SATS.Etihad Cargo, the cargo… The post Etihad Cargo and Air India SATS join Pharma.Aero appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Odyssey Logistics
APRIL 24, 2020
Dear Valued Customer, American Fast Freight’s (AFF) primary ocean carrier serving Alaska announced a 2% reduction in its ocean-fuel-related surcharge from 24% to 22% with an effective date of April 26. Due to rapidly changing circumstances, they announced a further reduction of 2.5%. Therefore, effective April 26, their new ocean-fuel-related surcharge will be 19.5%.
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 24, 2020
Co-op expects additional costs associated with Covid-19 to be in excess of £200 million, although these will, in part, be offset by increased food sales… The post Co-op faces £200 million coronavirus cost; expands home delivery appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 24, 2020
This past Monday was Patriots Day, which in Boston is one of the best sports days of the year. But, due to coronavirus, the Boston Marathon has been pushed off until September (hopefully) and the Red Sox season is on hold. Usually, millions of spectators flock to the historic marathon route to cheer on the word’s best as well as weekend warriors as they push their bodies to the limits with the hope of making […].
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
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 24, 2020
[og_img] Ferry routes between Great Britain, Northern Ireland and Europe have been offered a £17 million support package from the government. The support package will… The post Government stumps up £17 million to protect freight routes appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 24, 2020
Earlier this week, the teenage son of a family friend was killed in a car accident. J was my son’s friend, both of them high school seniors just weeks away from graduation. To compound the tragedy, due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements, J’s extended family, friends, and community couldn’t come together to hug and console. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 24, 2020).
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 24, 2020
Bathrooms, appliances, sinks & taps supplier PJH Group has taken a warehouse at the Logistics North site in Bolton, Lancashire. PJH, which is already a… The post Fourth letting at Multiply Logistics shed scheme in North West appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
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