The Lean Thinker

MARCH 20, 2020

How Remote Teams Can Connect Meaningfully – Simon Sinek – March 20, 2020. We are all being pushed into the zone beyond our knowledge base right now – having to rapidly adapt and adjust to different ways of working together. This morning Craig Stritar forwarded a cool little video to me from Simon Sinek’s YouTube channel. In it Steve Shedletzky, a member of Simon’s team, introduces their weekly huddle – a way that this team, which has been working remotely for

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Food Logistics

MARCH 20, 2020

Customers have taken a number of steps to ensure that the consumer pipeline for goods is filled and customer satisfaction is protected as much as possible.

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Overdrive Online

MARCH 20, 2020

Manageable (dining restrictions on the road) and not-so-manageable (freight drying up in segments) problems, with independent owner-operator Erick Engbarth of North Carolina and Illinois-based Bob Stanton, who sees a potential path forward to safely exempting truck-stop restaurants from lockdown orders.

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Logistics Management

MARCH 20, 2020

The Teamsters and several other major labor unions are asking the Federal Trade Commission to open a far-reaching study into Amazon’s business practices. Simply put, the unions are asking the federal government whether its size is resulting in antitrust violations in various shipping and transportation industries.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 20, 2020

Key performance indicators (KPIs) provide an invaluable way to judge the efficacy of operations, determine opportunities for improvement, improve customer experiences, and better manage supply chain functions, including warehouse management. Supply chain leaders that wish to remain proactive to risks of disruption and improve operations through 2020 and beyond need to understand the top warehouse KPIs and how.read More.

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NGT News

MARCH 20, 2020

Agility Fuel Solutions, a business of Hexagon Composites, has been awarded an order from an existing U.S.-based transit bus customer to deliver compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel storage systems. The order represents an estimated total value of $10 million. The North American CNG transit bus market continues to grow steadily, driven by the environmental benefits […].

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Logistics Management

MARCH 20, 2020

The report compares this year’s findings to 2017, 2016 and 2015 results. In each wave, the survey was administered via email invitation to subscribers of Logistics Management magazine.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 20, 2020

Since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis, the giant of the e-commerce business had to react quickly to readapt their business model and their supply chain. I decided to focus on two logistics issue before concluding and broadening the topic with two examples of other issues/decisions faced and made by Amazon during this crisis. FIRST ISSUE: HOW TO DEAL WITH THE HUGE INCREASE IN DEMAND FROM THEIR CONSUMERS?

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Logistics Management

MARCH 20, 2020

In this Special Digital Issue, the editorial staff of Logistics Management has collected its annual lists of top carriers and service providers broken down by financial performance and freight volume moved to help shippers better understand who’s leading the pack in terms of investment, employee retention and service offerings.

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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

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 20, 2020

More and more intelligent devices and artificial intelligence products are applied to the anti-epidemic front line, showing the hard power of China’s intelligent manufacturing. It is understood that the robot can accurately complete the 24-hour non-contact autonomous distribution of clean materials such as hospital meals and medical supplies. At the same time, it can realize the functions of regular movement, meals and medical articles handling.

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Logistics Management

MARCH 20, 2020

Following a mid-January announcement in which it said it is vetting strategic alternatives through the spin off or sale of some business units, Greenwich, Conn.-based XPO Logistics, a provider of global freight transportation and logistics services said in an 8-K statement filed with the United States Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) today that is no longer the case.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 20, 2020

When the pandemic ends, the logistical problems will not.

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Logistics Management

MARCH 20, 2020

Rail carloads—at 226,039—fell 5.9% annually, and intermodal units—at 236,978 units—slipped 9.1%.

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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.

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Freight Center

MARCH 20, 2020

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 20, 2020

Logistics property player Prologis has released an assessment report on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on the real estate sector. Unsurprisingly, the research suggests the likelihood of an imminent recession but points to the underlying strength of the sector, driven by e-commerce. Intriguingly, it points to supply chain managers targeting resilience over efficiency, driven by the need for wider inventories.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 20, 2020

[og_img] A.P. Moller – Maersk has said that its supply chains remain open, despite the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, and it anticipates a year-on-year profit increase… The post A.P. Moller – Maersk suspends guidance but supply chains remain open appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 20, 2020

Kite Packaging has expanded its air cushion range. The machines inflate a wide range of filler and wrapper cushion with air on demand and use 100% recyclable film. The range now comprises 3 unique systems allowing customers to purchase a system specifically suited to the size and volumes. Not only do the systems produce sturdy protective air cushions on demand with a range of filler and wrapper cushions, each of the films are also 100% recyclable.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 20, 2020

Today, March 19, 2020, the USPS has announced several updates from international postal services in regaurds to mail disruptions due to coronavirus. For a full… The post Coronavirus International Mail Disruptions appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 20, 2020

The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) is today asking the Government to clarify urgently that workers in wooden pallet and packaging companies are included in its list of key workers during the coronavirus outbreak. Last night (19th March) TIMCON asked its members to sign a letter calling for the clarification. Some 24 businesses signed overnight, with more expected to sign during today.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 20, 2020

Cargoguide has officially unveiled its new online management platform, which aims to increase transparency and efficiency in the freight forwarding sector.… The post Online management platform for forwarders launched appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 20, 2020

Geodis has established a number of air charter services to assist customers with urgent shipments during the ongoing Coronavirus crisis. In addition, rail alternatives are being offered to/from China. Whilst ocean freight continues to be disrupted and air cargo options severely restricted by established carriers cancelling scheduled flights, Geodis is providing alternative means to move customers’ cargoes between China and Europe as well as on Transatlantic routes.

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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.

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MARCH 20, 2020

[og_img] The Association of Pallet Networks (APN) has said that the UKs eight pallet networks have joined together to offer the government support during the… The post UK pallet networks join together to offer supply chain service for "critical supplies" appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 20, 2020

Exporta have expanded their collapsible pallet box range with the addition of a brand-new entry model version of their successful Hercules box. The Hercules pallet box is unrivalled due to its unique design; designed to be compatible with other popular pallet boxes on the market, stackable when open or closed. This makes Hercules versatile and robust, ideal for continual use in a pool scenario.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 20, 2020

[og_img] Ocado has stopped its home deliveries due to a significantly increased amount of orders, from people stockpiling for the coronavirus. In a statement, Melanie… The post Ocado suspends deliveries due to coronavirus appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 20, 2020

The UK’s eight pallet networks joined forces to put their 750 depots and 23,500 strong distribution fleet at the UK government’s disposal for emergency supply for critical services. The networks say they are uniquely placed to ensure timely and reliable supply of emergency goods to anywhere in the UK. Between them they have 30,000 employees, over 750 depots, a fleet of 23,500 vehicles and offer 100% coverage by postcode.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

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MARCH 20, 2020

[og_img] Wholesaler LWC Drinks is to temporarily switching to a B2C model while the on-trade is quiet due to the coronavirus. The wholesaler specifically focuses… The post LWC Drinks offers B2C deliveries as hospitality slows appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 20, 2020

Leading eCommerce and specialist mail services firm The Delivery Group has outlined its current position in light of the Coronavirus situation. Paul Carvell, Chairman, the Delivery Group comments: “Obviously things are changing on a daily basis and we are continuously monitoring the situation and preparing our response accordingly. “As it stands, we are talking to each of our existing customers and working with them to minimise the impact of the situation on their business.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 20, 2020

Check out the main news from our member Cargo Channels Pvt Ltd, located in India. About Cargo Channels Pvt Ltds: Cargo Channels Pvt Ltd was… The post Cargo Channels Pvt Ltds: Successfully completes carnet shipment of cars appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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