Cyzerg
OCTOBER 18, 2021
A warehouse packing station is one of the most heavily trafficked areas in a storage facility, and it could easily lead to a bottleneck if there is improper planning. A bottleneck in your warehouse packing station can slow down your operations, impede your deliveries, and cause profit loss.
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 18, 2021
3 Emerging Supply Chain Trends with Steve Elwell. Joe Lynch and Steve Elwell discuss 3 emerging supply chain trends. Steve helps businesses manage challenges through improvements to leadership, liquidity, sales, and costs. About Steve Elwell. Steve Elwell is the Founder of iDev Partners , which is a business consultancy focused on turnaround, growth, and Improvement.
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Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Warehouse Labor Woes are Worse than Ever. On the surface, the jobs report in the US looked positive. Unemployment had fallen to 4.8 percent. But more people left the job force than joined it. (The math makes it seem like the unemployment rate should have gone up, but the unemployment rate reflects those actively looking for work.). Many sectors that pay low wages have struggled to find workers.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Global ports are growing more gridlocked as the pandemic era’s supply shocks intensify, threatening to spoil the holiday shopping season, erode corporate profits and drive up consumer prices.
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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.
Supply Chain and Logistics
OCTOBER 18, 2021
It is possible that anchor dragging by a ship months ago was responsible for the pipeline spill off Huntingdon Beach CA that appeared just recently.
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Logistics Management
OCTOBER 18, 2021
The nation’s top trucking regulator-to-be told lawmakers she is committed to taking concrete steps to reduce deaths and injuries from large-truck crashes. Meeri Joshi said the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is investigating how to strengthen its new entrant program and expand the scope of motor carrier investigations to target more at-risk behavior by the nation’s 3.5 million long-haul truckers.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 18, 2021
U.S. organized labor is having a moment after decades of erosion in both influence and power, giving workers their best chance in recent memory to claw back lost ground.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 18, 2021
In the not too distant past, before the rise of e-commerce, “Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery” was the standard lead time for just about anything you ordered via mail or telephone. Even a book or clothing item could take that long to deliver. A lot has changed since then. Today, last-mile delivery is one. Read more [Episode Highlight] Finding the Right Balance in Last-Mile Delivery.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Automated processes not only have the ability to solve supply chain problems such as labor shortages and changing customer demand, but can in fact improve the safety and quality of life for the human worker.
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
Trux
OCTOBER 18, 2021
You’ve no doubt already felt the impact of the skilled labor shortage this season. All across the country, fleet owners and material producers--any business with a truck dispatcher at its center of operations--are holding their collective breath hoping their truck dispatcher simply holds on.
PLS Logistics
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Logistics management is a primary factor in the success of any company’s operations and has a direct impact on its bottom line. Additionally, meeting customer demand and providing superior service is one of the goals of good logistics management.
FreightWaves SONAR
OCTOBER 18, 2021
In this report, we discuss our outlook for the fall peak season for rail intermodal (p. 3-6), maritime (p. 6-8) and truckload (p. 9-12). Intermodal volume typically peaks in October and subsequently declines in November and December. That seems unlikely this year in light of the robust demand and the potential for some actions taken by the railroads (such as reopening terminals) and intermodal companies (such as adding containers) to partially alleviate congestion and equipment shortages.
NGT News
OCTOBER 18, 2021
New Flyer of America Inc., a NFI Group Inc. subsidiary, has received an order from the Culver City Transportation Department (Culver CityBus) for six zero-emission battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG 40-foot transit buses. Culver CityBus provides public transit in Culver City, Calif., delivering over 5 million annual passenger trips. The order evolves its fleet toward zero-emission […].
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Apple Inc. took the most aggressive step yet to strip Intel Corp. chips from its computers, announcing more powerful homegrown Mac processors alongside a total revamp of its MacBook Pro laptop computers.
NGT News
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Stellantis N.V. and LG Energy Solution (LGES) have entered into a memorandum of understanding to form a joint venture to produce battery cells and modules for North America. The parties intend that the joint venture will establish a new battery manufacturing facility that will help power Stellantis’ goal of realizing more than 40% of its […]. The post Stellantis, LG Energy Join Forces to Produce Lithium-Ion Batteries in North America appeared first on NGT News.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Sanchoy Das, professor in the Engineering Department of the New Jersey Institute of Technology, explains how “fast fulfillment” has come to dominate e-commerce, to the point where online shoppers expect nothing less.
Overdrive Online
OCTOBER 18, 2021
“The last few years we’ve been growing like weeds,” STS Delivery Service owner Brian Sullivan said, with full-service leasing for equipment management outsourcing. Leasing also has enabled the company to operate with zero debt.
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Logistics Management
OCTOBER 18, 2021
For August, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI came in at 11.63, topping July’s 10.78 reading, and trailing June and May, at 12.61 and 15.72, respectively. The all-time record reading, for the TCI, is May’s. 16.82, which topped March’s 16.17, the previous all-time high.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Ransomware attacks are a persistent and rapidly growing scourge.
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 18, 2021
AliExpress , part of Alibaba Group and one of the world’s largest online retail marketplaces, has introduced innovative logistics solutions in partnership with Cainiao, Alibaba’s logistics arm. Ahead of the world renowned 11.11 Global Shopping Festival, this enables the Company to offer X-day delivery guarantee and an enhanced service to millions of customers.
3PL Insights
OCTOBER 18, 2021
FedEx, Volvo, Amazon—the race is on when it comes to driverless truck technology. The world’s largest logistics companies are actively partnering with technology companies to test driverless trucks on the road. Why is this so appealing? It alleviates labor and capacity shortages and provides another avenue for growth. It also relieves bottlenecks, increases safety, thereby strengthening the economy.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Elektroautomatik in Sweden AB has entered into an agreement to acquire Jernbro’s AGV and automation operations. Jernbro Automation is a leading supplier of customer-specific automation solutions based around AGV concepts. The business has its office and production in Skövde with 22 employees. Jonas Kjellberg will take over as CEO, the business will be part of Elektroautomatik and function as an independent business unit.
Paragon
OCTOBER 18, 2021
The post The 7Cs of Home Delivery – Building Confidence to Better Serve Your Brand and Consumers appeared first on Paragon Routing.
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 18, 2021
In February 2021, logistics service provider Jenkins upgraded its warehouse management system (WMS) to ensure its business is future-proofed and continues to be at the leading edge of logistics solutions. Its requirements: fit for purpose, well-integrated to its other systems, and fully tailored to the needs of logistics service providers. it opted for 3PL Dynamics , enabling the logistics service provider to realise a major digitalisation improvement that will effortlessly respond to customer n
Freightera
OCTOBER 18, 2021
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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
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 18, 2021
On 6th-8th October 2021, an international trade fair and conference in the field of logistics and the entire supply chain WOF (World of Freight) Expo took place in Bratislava. The event was held under the auspices of the Ministry of Transport and Construction of the Slovak Republic and the auspices of the Bratislava self-governing region. WOF EXPO introduced 120 top speakers in 43 expert panel discussions from the world of transport, logistics and E-commerce.
Odyssey Logistics
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Valued Customers of American Fast Freight, Inc., American Fast Freight is increasing their fuel surcharge by 3 percentage points from 29% to 32% for Alaska services effective Sunday, November 14, 2021. If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service at (800) 642-6664. We thank you for your business! American Fast.
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 18, 2021
PD Ports has granted a new long-term lease to Diffusion Alloys at Teesport Commerce Park, allowing for the construction of a new £1.5m coating facility and centre for excellence. Diffusion Alloys, an established global leader in diffusion coatings for large components, has occupied its current site at Teesport Commerce Park for over 18 years and now, thanks to the new lease, is accelerating plans to build a new, 8,000 sq ft warehouse on site that will boost processing capability and create 20 ne
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