GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
New technologies and services continue to reshape the landscape of logistics, and as explained by Retail Dive, such services range from disruptors within the industry to a renewed focus on developing a successful final mile program. Final mile logistics represent the most significant opportunity for shippers today but finding ways to improve efficiency within an.read More.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
The US Supreme Court Wayfair tax decision is likely to have second-hand effects on warehouse investments. We will see more facilities opened in states with a sales tax, as the tax benefits of remaining out of state have diminished, while fulfillment responsiveness becomes increasingly more important in today's direct-to-consumer market. The post Warehousing and Taxation: The Wayfair Decision appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
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Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Explore five steps that any company, regardless of size or scope, can take to significantly reduce the potential for accidents, heighten the safety awareness of workers, and minimize risky behaviors.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Industry stakeholders weigh in on HOS rule proposals during FMCSA listening session that draws support from drivers, concerns from safety advocates and worries about carrier coercion.
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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.
Kuebix
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Rising Customer Expectations Present Biggest Challenge for the Food & Beverage Industry Changing consumer shopping habits and rising customer expectations are putting added pressure on the food and beverage industry. Shoppers are becoming used to having dozens of choices at their fingertips. Whether this is a choice between multiple flavors and varieties where there might […].
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Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
The hidden risk of a protracted trade war goes beyond the most obvious downside of losing valued trading partners, disrupting the supply chain and increasing costs.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
New Flyer of America Inc. has inked an order from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) for 75 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses. WMATA is a tri-jurisdictional government agency operating public transit service in the Washington metropolitan area, including the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. WMATA’s Metrobus provides over 62 million passenger trips […].
Morai Logistics
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
As the demands placed upon supply chains become greater, new innovative mechanisms will be necessary to respond to those pressures—here’s how the cloud is addressing them. The expectations placed upon supply chains are higher than ever. As a result, there’s a need for even stronger supply chain management. In turn, more powerful management platforms are needed.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Mexico imports of U.S. crude and oil products has grown every year since 2014. Transporting fuel by truck is a small but growing piece of that business.
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
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Editor’s Note: We recorded our first Talking Logistics episode in Spanish recently with Victor Garza, Sales Manager for Latin America at Command Alkon. The following is an excerpt from the transcribed conversation. You can read the full transcript at the Command Alkon website. Stay tuned for more episodes in Spanish coming up in the weeks. Read more [Talking Logistics en Español] Taking the First Step in Automating Your Concrete Production.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
How to manage fatigue monitoring and safe driving with new tech.
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
The National Association of Chemical Distributors’ (NACD) recent industry surveys on rail use and issues during 2018 and the first half of 2019 has yielded some interesting observations about transportation management.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
NACFE's Run on Less Regional takes off soon and features a wide array of trucks, trailers, drivers and fuel.
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.
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
As this year’s CSCMP EDGE conference came to close, The American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) announced the 2019 winners Humanitarian Logistics Awards.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
PSEG Long Island is celebrating National Drive Electric Week by debuting Lead the Charge, a new program to help accelerate the build-out of roadside charging businesses and encourage consumer adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) on Long Island and in the Rockaways in New York. The company is now accepting applications from entities to install new […].
WorkWave
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Time To Read: 4 minutes. What is Customer Onboarding and Why is it so Important? Customer onboarding is the process of facilitating all activities around introducing and enabling a new user to a product or service. Underneath the surface, it requires practical strategies to empower new customers with the hands-on training, resources, and tools for successful adoption of these products and services.
LandLink
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
The aggressive progression to everything mobile has been obvious. The Smart Phone opened an opportunistic Pandora's Box that will never close again. Today, mobility is king. "Several key trends are driving mobility investments that support supply chain operations, and more specifically, in-field fleet/transportation,” says David Krebs , VDC Research’s executive vice president of enterprise mobility and connected devices.
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This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.
Shipchain
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
You may have noticed a few prominent private blockchains popping up here and there. The problem with these private blockchains is, at their core, they are not truly decentralized. By joining a private chain, you do not get all of the benefits that blockchain promises. In fact, you could argue that your data is even less secure because you are essentially handing it over to whoever owns that chain.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Charlotte Water, a public water and wastewater utility operated by the City of Charlotte, N.C., has announced a pilot project to power dozens of its vehicles with renewable diesel produced by Renewable Energy Group (REG). In May, 34 diesel vehicles in Charlotte Water’s fleet began running on REG’s fuel. Within the first three months, they […].
World Food Programme Logistics
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
How water is bringing together communities and keeping drought at bay Margaret Emuta is one of the farmers growing vegetables on the sidelines of Kalobeyei water pan. Photo: WFP/Martin Karimi Kalobeyei settlement is set in the heart of the arid Turkana county, about 30 minutes drive from Kakuma refugee camps. The World Food Programme (WFP) is responsible for providing food to refugees living here and in the camps on a monthly basis.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Lightning Systems, a Colorado-based developer of zero-emission drivetrains, has introduced “Lightning On Tap” charging solutions, an offering of AC and DC fast-charge stations. Lightning’s lineup of new chargers includes both AC and DC fast-charge options, ranging from 7.2 kW AC chargers to 100 kW DC chargers. “With more fleet operators making the switch to electric […].
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.
World Food Programme Logistics
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Meet the UN meteorologist helping countries to adapt to climate change Jesse has always held a strong passion for outdoor pursuits. Photo provided by Jesse Mason Jesse Mason is not your everyday weatherman. He doesn’t pop up every night on television with a big map in the background and tomorrow’s forecast. Most likely, you will in fact find him in remote areas with no TVs in sight.
Logistics Manager
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
CEVA Logistics has further extended its market-leading position in the Italian books market with the renewal of a long-standing contract with Milan-headquartered Messaggerie Libri ( Me.Li ) – the country’s leading distributor of editorial products. More than 600 publishing brands partner with Me.Li which has over 4,000 nationwide bookshops and stationery stores.
World Food Programme Logistics
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
The Emergency Social Safety Net (ESSN) helps more than 1.6 million of the most vulnerable refugees in Turkey cover essential needs but it also gives them a priceless commodity?—?dignity. Mohammad says while Emergency Social Safety Net cash assistance has proved vital to cover daily expenses far from home, it is invaluable for the sense of dignity it brings.
Airfreight Logistics
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Seafood Souq , a Dubai based start-up working on transparent and efficient sourcing of seafood, and Emirates SkyCargo recently conducted a shipment of Scottish salmon, destined for restaurants and consumers in the UAE. This first shipment marked the culmination of a round of discussions and the start of a fruitful partnership between the two companies.
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
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Logistics software vendor The Information Factory has appointed three software developers; Tomas Rohr, Mihai George Borsi and Peter Mihail.to its development team in Prague, Czech Republic. Tomas has over 13 years’ experience of managing global data integration, data warehouse and business intelligence projects in Europe and Asia and will support the company’s logistics sector clients.
247 Customs Broker
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Hamburg Süd Launches INSTANT Hamburg Süd has expanded the e-commerce offerings on its website and is now offering INSTANT, a digital application that makes… The post Hamburg Süd Launches INSTANT appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Spanish based palletised goods platform Ontruck is to open a Netherlands office. The company will deploy its activities in five principal cities: Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, The Hague and Breda, offering short and medium transport coverage in the areas with the highest demand, concentrated around the large urban centres. To pave the way for the launch, Ontruck has already signed up hundreds of hauliers in the Netherlands to further build out its growing network of drivers across Europe.
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