Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 8, 2020
A couple of months ago I wrote an article about 3D printing and the supply chain, looking at how additive manufacturing can and will impact the end to end global supply chain. Specifically, I looked at how companies are beginning to explore on-demand manufacturing rather than traditional manufacturing models, meaning they can keep less physical inventory on-hand.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 8, 2020
When you think about the overall transportation management lifecycle, procurement is one of the most critical components because it plays a role in planning, execution, benchmarking, carrier relationship management, and so much more. If you don’t get procurement right, the rest of the process suffers. So, what are some leading practices in getting transportation procurement.
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GlobalTranz
APRIL 8, 2020
Editor’s Note: Today’s blog is by Rob Misheloff , CEO of Smarter Finance USA, who discusses why the economy relies on trucking jobs. As of right now, there’s a great void when it comes to professionals in the trucking industry. Even though there are a lot of well-paying jobs available, there’s a shortage of truckers available to fill them.read More.
NGT News
APRIL 8, 2020
Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains, has received an order from the California Department of State Hospitals for 12 zero-emission, all-electric Ford Transit 350 HD models. The Lightning Electric models are being provided to the hospital system by Wondries Fleet Group, a fleet dealer in California. All 12 are Class 3 delivery vans […].
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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.
LandLink
APRIL 8, 2020
Data is the new precious metal and it is becoming more essential than ever before. Technological leaps like blockchain, artificial intelligence and machine learning run on data. They’re already beginning to transform supply chain operations across many sectors. Is your supply chain organization prepared to adopt these emerging technologies and generate the operational improvements to deliver the anticipated ROI?
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ShipLilly
APRIL 8, 2020
Many container lines are adapting to this new, volatile market by offering storage to importers to avoid demurrage fees. This is a response to the widely held view that there will be some congestion at global ports once cargo owners delay or fail to pick up their imports, not least because of the social distancing requirements in response to the 2019 Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Logistics Management
APRIL 8, 2020
During the ongoing coronavirus, or COVID-19 pandemic, SAP, the global leader in enterprise application management software has taken measured steps to enable shippers and suppliers hustle to respond to urgent fulfillment requests.
Commercial Carrier Journal
APRIL 8, 2020
Examples of how transportation companies are providing essential services and keeping drivers safe in the COVID-19 war.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 8, 2020
Now's a good opportunity to discover new workflows and optimize processes.
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
Logistics Management
APRIL 8, 2020
Citing a source, the report said that this program, which is only currently available in only a few United States markets, is being suspended, due to Amazon needing “people and capacity to handle a surge in its own customers’ orders,” adding that Amazon plans to bring on 100,000 warehouse workers and is intent on “shipping essential items during the coronavirus outbreak.
Overdrive Online
APRIL 8, 2020
Trucker Jeff Clark disavows any "heroic" label as applied to himself for working during this pandemic, as he writes in a new op-ed for a general public audience that is well-considered, well worth the read. "Those medical people on the front lines are heroes," Clark writes. "We are the supply line.".
Logistics Management
APRIL 8, 2020
Total March POLA volume—at 449,568 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units)—saw a 30.9% annual decline, and total March POLB volume—at 517,663—slipped 6.4% annually.
Shipchain
APRIL 8, 2020
Professional truck drivers are currently facing a surging demand like none other. As critical workers, they must put themselves in harm’s way on the front lines to make sure that essential medications, supplies, and foodstuffs are readily available to our communities in this time of need. During these unprecedented times, truckers need additional support to help ensure that they are successful.
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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.
Logistics Management
APRIL 8, 2020
The baseline demand scenario painted by Drewry’s “Container Forecaster” analysts foresees a demand collapse in the first nine months and recovery from 4Q20.
West Coast and California Logistics
APRIL 8, 2020
The storage of corrosive chemicals, whether liquid or solid, is a strictly controlled process. Many risks present themselves if proper specifications and handling methods are absent. Fire, explosions, leaks and human contact are a few of the unfortunate circumstances that could occur if the warehouse is inadequately constructed and the personnel are not sufficiently trained in corrosive storage and handling.
NGT News
APRIL 8, 2020
Grupa LOTOS, LOTOS Paliwa and Remontowa LNG Systems have signed an agreement to develop LNG and CNG refueling capabilities at LOTOS’ service station in Gda?sk-Osowa, Poland. Scheduled to be operational in mid-2021, the station will refuel vehicles powered by liquified petroleum gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG). The cryogenic condenser will enable boil-off gas […].
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 8, 2020
Automotive logistics specialist GEFCO, has transported 750 tons of key automotive spare parts to France, including turbo compressors, pistons, control panels, doors and mouldings, in eight chartered flights to prevent production stoppages over the last two months. The door-to-door solution included the collection of parts from several suppliers, via truck, from many remote Chinese locations.
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Truck News
APRIL 8, 2020
I’m not sure whether it’s optimism or denial, but I feel like when all is said and done with this Covid-19 crisis, the impact will not be as severe as some have predicted. This prophecy comes on the heels of conflicting reports from the U.S. and what we have heard from Alberta Premier Jason Kenney. […].
World Food Programme Logistics
APRIL 8, 2020
COVID-19: Teachers get on their bikes to help deliver school meals Nutritious meals reach children despite coronavirus lockdown through collaboration between WFP, UNICEF and government Changing lives: Teachers Dorla Haylock and Delsa López unload a ration of food from their ATV buggy. Photo: Courtesy of Golda Haylock By Hetze Tosta A fishing ban that came into force at the beginning of March?
Women in Trucking
APRIL 8, 2020
As those in the trucking industry know, the Post-Trip Inspection is a time to check and see if anything has changed with your equipment since you began your trip and if there are any items that need to be addressed before continuing on down the road. It’s a time to assess, reflect and plan what’s next. ASSESS. Recently at the end of an Over-The-Road training week with a new hire for Schneider, I was doing my mental Post Trip Report on what went well and what needed improvement.
World Food Programme Logistics
APRIL 8, 2020
Three people receiving World Food Programme assistance reveal why urgent investment is needed to fend off the pandemic Takhar province, Afghanistan: Staff from a WFP partner identify registered food assistance recipients using the agency’s digital platform, SCOPE. Photo: WFP/Shelter for Life By Wahidullah Amani When Mahfooza heard on the radio about border closures and lockdowns in cities in Afghanistan, her first thought was how she and her family of seven would survive without any stocks of fo
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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.
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 8, 2020
Kite Packaging has taken just a week to devise, design and supply a new protective face visor for the NHS – with 10,000 units dispatched within seven days. They used their team of 12 engineers to design concepts for the visor and a prototype was tested locally by medics last weekend to allow production to start as soon as possible. An initial batch will reach front line medical staff in the next few days and Kite is confident that they can produce 100,000 of the masks a week and will be able to
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 8, 2020
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Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 8, 2020
PSI Logistics GmbH has joined the top list of “Germany’s Most Innovative Companies 2020”. The award recognizes the consistency of development performance and innovative strength of the logistics software provider. In cooperation with Germany’s established business magazine Capital und Statista, one of the market leaders for data collection and analysis, the award “Germany’s Most Innovative Companies” is being presented for the first time this year.
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 8, 2020
flydubai has allocated six Next-Generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft to operate as all-cargo flights to enable the movement of essential goods across… The post flydubai Cargo helps in its network and beyond appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
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Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 8, 2020
Filling and packaging specialist the KHS Group has launched what it calls a supplier component discontinuation offensive – essentially making sure that beverage plant equipment stays up and running and preventing costly machine downtimes. With the availability of significant components becoming ever shorter, the topic is gaining in importance in the digital age, where electronic components have shorter product life cycles.
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 8, 2020
Privacy and cookies TradeWinds is part of NHST Global Publications AS and we are responsible for the data that you register with us, and the… The post Better or worse, shipping stays more volatile than Wall Street appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 8, 2020
Vargo, a leading provider of material-handling systems integration, warehouse execution software and equipment solutions for major fulfilment and distribution centres, today announced an alliance partnership with Körber, the global supply chain technology leader from software to material handling automation. This alliance provides a referral program through which Körber will offer Vargo’s Continuous Order Fulfillment Engine (COFE®) warehouse execution system (WES) and other Vargo solutions in No
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