MercuryGate
DECEMBER 3, 2020
The holiday season is, without a doubt, the busiest time for the industry as the […]. The post How RPA Is Helping to Streamline Major Shopping Changes During Peak Season 2020 appeared first on MercuryGate International.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 3, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic was supposed to put the final nail in the coffin of globalization and prompt a retreat into a new era of protectionism. Instead, some are now calling the crisis the Great Accelerator.
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Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 3, 2020
This year with the global pandemic, Black Friday was different from before. Luckily, we did not have to set up our camping tents in front of our favorite stores, but just logged in to their mobile apps. Online shopping has been on a steady rise since 2010. With the global pandemic, it became a necessity. Consumers who realized the ease of use of online shopping – choosing items from the warmth of their seat and […].
Food Logistics
DECEMBER 3, 2020
It’s time for the trucking industry to benefit from this wave of innovation.
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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 Brain
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Kris Timmermans, senior managing director and global lead for supply chain operations with Accenture, and David Simchi-Levi, professor of engineering systems at MIT, discuss their joint effort in creating a stress test for assessing the risks to supply chains of major disruptions.
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Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 3, 2020
The recent disruptions worldwide have exposed how important end-to-end visibility and control are to building the resiliency required to survive and thrive in changing conditions. Being equipped when disruptions occur means knowing what’s going on at every tier in your supply chain, understanding cross-functional impacts, quickly executing decisions and continuously monitoring and optimizing the results.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Supply-chain technologies — including artificial intelligence — can help distribute a COVID-19 vaccine more quickly, and to more people.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 3, 2020
The reading for the report’s key indicator—the Services PMI (formerly the Non-Manufacturing PMI)—was 55.9 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth is occurring), which was essentially flat with October’s 56.6, a 0.7% difference.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 3, 2020
United Parcel Service is temporarily restricting some packages it takes from big retailers such as Nike, Gap and L.L. Bean as online orders spur record deliveries ahead of the holidays.
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
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 3, 2020
The saying goes- the only thing staying the same is that everything keeps changing. And the statement becomes especially true with supply chain management. It’s crucial to track the 2021 trends in the supply chain needed for success. Advanced solutions that mirror these trends will enable success in the coming year. During a year of.read More. The post 5 More 2021 Trends in the Supply Chain to Start Thinking About Now appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Boeing Co. is closing in on two key milestones in the comeback of its 737 Max: the jet’s return to regular service and the first delivery since U.S. regulators lifted a 20-month grounding.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 3, 2020
ODFL reported that revenue per day increased 6.3% annually, driven by a 5.2% gain in daily LTL tonnage, as well as LTL revenue per hundredweight heading up.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 3, 2020
In the face of these rising B2C shipping volumes, capacity constraints, and higher shipping costs, shippers have to re-engineer their fulfillment processes to accommodate last-mile parcel delivery. As a result, many enterprise logistics solution providers incorporate multi-carrier parcel management solutions (MCPMS) as a core component within their offering.
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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.
NGT News
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Phihong, a global supplier of OEM power solutions, has released its new Level 3 DW Series 30 kW Wall Mount DC Fast Charger as an easy-to-install, customizable solution for commercial fleet management, highway service stations and parking garage applications – as well as EV infrastructure operators. Phihong says its new fast charger offers performance and […].
FreightWaves SONAR
DECEMBER 3, 2020
View the Full Case Study. Zaro Transportation is a Laredo, Texas-based transportation company that provides door-to-door freight services and coverage throughout Mexico and the United States, crossing through the port of Laredo and Nuevo Laredo. Zaro Transportation provides transportation and brokerage services that emphasize the care of delicate loads, non-trans-shippable equipment, speed of service, and peace of mind to customers who know where their cargo is at any time, thanks to its website
Kane is Able
DECEMBER 3, 2020
It’s fair to say that safety is in the news a lot these days. For companies, like Kane Logistics, that specialize in food and beverage logistics , warehouse food safety is a 24/7 obsession. We talked recently with Lora Cumbie, KANE’s Director of Quality and Compliance, to understand how KANE helps its food-industry customers operate safely and in full compliance with regulating agencies.
FreightWaves SONAR
DECEMBER 3, 2020
How does your company define success in the supply chain? For shippers, success depends on end-to-end network improvements, according to McKinsey & Company. Shipping analytics tools shine a light on the value of informed freight management. Freight market participants need these top shipping analytics tools in their freight stack. Shipping status tools to track freight.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 3, 2020
MPO and ALKIMIUS Group have recently announced a new strategic partnership to reshape the digital supply chain landscape in Latin America.
Commercial Carrier Journal
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Managing fuel costs when fuel prices are low will put fleets ahead when fuel prices rise because they will have implemented good fuel management procedures. The post Commentary: Managing fuel costs first appeared on Commercial Carrier Journal.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Retailers are facing stiff competition both from legacy brick-and-mortar companies, pure-play eCommerce players, and online marketplaces. Add to this a shifting landscape in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. To get ahead and stay ahead of the shop down the block or the eCommerce store across the ocean, retailers need to create a sustainable competitive advantage.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 3, 2020
The objective of the partnership, the companies said, is to collaborate and innovate on logistics-focused transformative capabilities that benefit shippers and carriers.
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.
LandLink
DECEMBER 3, 2020
There is significant concern over whether or not to get the Corona vaccine. Indeed, the virus is frightening but there is similar concern over the safety of the vaccine. Health care workers are expected to get a COVID-19 vaccine first. But the speed of vaccine development, and the politicization of the process, has left some doctors and nurses skeptical and reluctant.
Loginext
DECEMBER 3, 2020
LogiNext announces the launch of world's first complete covid vaccine supply chain distribution platform. Enabled for the needs of the pandemic, this SaaS platform can be used by healthcare and government organisations to distribute the vaccine effectively.
World Food Programme Logistics
DECEMBER 3, 2020
App allows users to donate meals via their mobile phones Members of the ShareTheMeal community have shared close to 90 million meals with vulnerable people across the world. Photo: WFP/Arete/Ed Ram On 1 December, the World Food Programme (WFP)’s fundraising app, ShareTheMeal , was recognized by both Google and Apple as one of the best apps of 2020, winning Google’s “Best apps of 2020” in the category “App for Good” and Apple’s “Best of 2020” in the category “Trend of the Year: Making a Differen
247 Customs Broker
DECEMBER 3, 2020
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI – (Dec. 2, 2020) – FANUC America, the leading supplier of CNCs, robotics, and ROBOMACHINEs, and Plus One Robotics, a leader in… The post FANUC AMERICA AND PLUS ONE ROBOTICS DELIVER AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS FOR FULFILLMENT appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
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
Freight Center
DECEMBER 3, 2020
The holidays are a hectic time for everyone, especially for small business shippers and supply chain managers. Not only do you need the right shipping solutions, but you need them at the best rates and on a deadline. Shipping freight without expert guidance makes accomplishing all of this pretty challenging. So how can you meet all these needs and ship easier?
247 Customs Broker
DECEMBER 3, 2020
According to the global healthcare cold chain logistics market report by IMARC Group, the market is expected to expand from its current figures of US$ 12.3… The post Healthcare Cold Chain Logistics Market Report 2020, Industry Overview, Growth, Trends, Forecast and Analysis of Key players till 2025 appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
NGT News
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Arcola Energy, a company that specializes in hydrogen and fuel cell systems, has developed a proprietary hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) powertrain platform – designed for vehicle applications requiring high-duty cycle capabilities and fast refueling. The A-Drive platform offers a drop-in zero-emission replacement for diesel-based powertrains and is scalable for a range of heavy-duty fleets, trucks, […].
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