Mon.May 11, 2020

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BD’s Medical Supplies Control Tower Powers their Response to Covid-19

Logistics Viewpoints

BD's Control Tower provides end-to-end visibility of their supply chain. This has been of great value during the pandemic. This project is key to BD's digital transformation. And with machine learning applied to Big Data, the solution will only get better with time. The post BD’s Medical Supplies Control Tower Powers their Response to Covid-19 appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Uber, Amazon, and COVID-19: Shaping the Future of Freight Brokerage

Talking Logistics

COVID-19 is disrupting many aspects of supply chain management. The “glass is half full” perspective, however, is that the pandemic is also serving as a catalyst for innovation and digital transformation. Will COVID-19, for example, lead to an acceleration in digital freight adoption? Last week, Uber Freight announced “a new milestone in [its] vision to.

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As PPP loans arrive – or not – consider merits of better record-keeping

Overdrive Online

The value of a steady payroll system, even for one-truck businesses, has been a hallmark of the federal-aid Paycheck Protection Program's applications process. As the loans come due, that value's going to be ever more apparent when it comes to record-keeping to achieve loan forgiveness.

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Xebec Welcomes New Advisor to Board of Directors

NGT News

Xebec Adsorption Inc., a global provider of clean energy solutions, says Peter Bowie will be providing strategic, corporate finance and audit advice to its board of directors and management. He will also be nominated to the company’s board of directors at this years’ annual general meeting in June. Xebec is a provider of gas generation, […]. The post Xebec Welcomes New Advisor to Board of Directors appeared first on NGT News.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Prepare for more trucking industry work at home

Truck News

There is no sugarcoating the reality that the world is in the throes of a deep recession. Not a trucker on the planet has experienced anything remotely close to this. The initial freight surge carriers enjoyed in March has vanished like my desire to watch U.S. news channels. Backhaul is a distant memory. I feel […].

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DHL Survey addresses COVID-19 Impact on International Trade

Logistics Management

In addition to the current economic issues caused by COVID-19, there are other significant events in 2020, such as the U.S. presidential election and the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) implementation, which could directly affect international trade.

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Last Mile Problem: Preparation and Visibility Overcome All Obstacles

GlobalTranz

The COVID-19 pandemic challenged the global and domestic transportation markets in new and profound ways. The standards used for traditional freight management have revealed significant risks lurking just below the surface of modern supply chain management, and for shippers, time is of the essence. It’s no longer a less-than-truckload shipping versus traditional operational problem.

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Asset sales swing YRC to first quarter profit, but company warns of covenant misses

Logistics Management

YRC earned $4.3 million on $1.15 billion revenue in the first quarter, compared with a net loss of $49.1 million on $1.18 billion revenue in the year-ago quarter. Without the asset sales, however, YRC would have suffered a $35 million pre-tax loss.

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IMO, ITF and ILO driven intervention helps save seafarer’s life

Shipping and Freight Resource

The COVID-19 pandemic has put seafarers around the world in precarious situations. Travel restrictions mean some cannot leave their ships, be repatriated home, or even get urgent medical assistance. Other seafarers have seen their contracts unilaterally terminated or have been quarantined on board ships for more than 14 days, without getting paid. A large number of seafarers, as well as their spouses and family members, have reached out to IMO to share their concerns about a variety of difficult

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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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dynaCERT Grants KarbonKleen Preferred Service Provider Status

NGT News

dynaCERT Inc., a company that specializes in carbon emission reduction technology, has granted KarbonKleen Inc. (KK) dynaCERT’s Preferred Service Provider – the exclusive dealership rights in the trucking industry in the U.S. – until Dec. 31, 2024. The exclusivity granted to KK is subject to certain quotas of a minimum of 150,000 HydraGEN Technology Units […].

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DP World Launches Worldwide Digital Platforms throughout the Supply Chain

Logistics Manager

DP World has launched cutting-edge online logistics tools and services, covering sea, land, and air shipping around the world. The connected ecosystem of platforms will enable freight forwarders and any business, to book shipments of cargo from and to anywhere in the world, by any combination of sea, land, and air. The initiative represents a major step forward in digitizing the management of logistics to increase the efficiency, visibility, and the resilience of global supply chains.

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Is an export license required?

Globalior

This articles deals with the export licensing controls for exports out of the United States. Other countries may have similar regulations that are administered in varying ways. It is often said that export control laws in the US are extra territorial. This means US authorities have jurisdiction to take exporters in the US to task, for activities they may have engaged in outside the US.

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China 2020 HCL

Dedola Global Logistics

China is home to some of the world’s largest shipping ports, including Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Xiamen, Ningbo, and Shanghai – the world’s largest port. A massive volume of freight moves by ocean from these ports into the United States. Most of this freight transits through the Port of Long Beach/Los Angeles, known as America’s port –the largest port in the United States.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

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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“K” Line to Participate in the United Nations Global Compact

Logistics Manager

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ( “K” Line ) is pleased to announce that it has signed the United Nations Global Compact (the “UNGC”), an initiative proposed by the United Nations, and has been registered as a participating company on April 20, 2020. We have also joined Global Compact Network Japan, which is UNGC’s local network in Japan. The UNGC is a voluntary initiative in which companies and organizations act as good members of society and participate in the creation of a global framework for su

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3PL Systems Inc. Integrates its Brokerware platform with Trucker Tools Smart Capacity

Food Logistics

The integration enables 3PLSystems customers to employ Smart Capacity's tools and data in their daily work.

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Lublin’s ZTM Places Order for Electric Buses

NGT News

The public transport operator in Lublin has ordered 12 Solaris Urbino 12 electric buses, which are to be delivered from November 2021 to April 2022. The total value of all the contracts for ordered electric buses with seven charging stations and after-sale servicing exceeds z?32 million. The contract for the delivery of electric buses was […].

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Nulogy Launches Rapid Contact Tracing Capability

Logistics Business Magazine

Software specialist Nulogy has expanded its cloud-based platform with Rapid Contact Tracing, a new digital capability for contract packers and manufacturers to protect employee health and safety while maintaining resilient business operations. Nulogy’s Rapid Contact Tracing enables suppliers to track employees in real time and be prepared in the event of a potential COVID-19 infection within a production site.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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CNH Industrial partners with Blue Yonder to create aftermarket supply chain – Logistics Manager Magazine

247 Customs Broker

[og_img] CNH Industrial has selected Luminate Control Tower as the backbone for its customer-centric aftermarket supply chain for its parts business. CNH Industrial was looking… The post CNH Industrial partners with Blue Yonder to create aftermarket supply chain – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Agility JV to Procure Vital COVID Supplies and Deploy Testing Units

Logistics Business Magazine

Emerging markets specialist Agility has launched Global Response Aid (GRA), a Dubai-based company established to procure certified diagnostic, testing and protective products and offer services such as a contact-tracing app and mobile testing used in the detection, treatment and prevention of COVID-19. GRA works directly with trusted manufacturers around the world to source safe, effective products for governments, health authorities and public institutions; frontline medical facilities such as

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PPE manufacturer and distributor snaps up Birmingham shed for new HQ – Logistics Manager Magazine

247 Customs Broker

Manufacturer and wholesaler of Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment Beeswift has taken CBRE Global Investors 120,000 sq ft warehouse known as Hub 120, in Birmingham,… The post PPE manufacturer and distributor snaps up Birmingham shed for new HQ – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Qatar Airways Cargo Boosts Scandinavia Freight Capacity

Logistics Business Magazine

Qatar Airways Cargo has introduced additional flights to and from Scandinavian cities Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm, offering freight capacity for local exports amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Five additional Airbus A350 freight only passenger aircraft have been introduced each week to the carrier’s existing thrice-weekly belly-hold passenger flights in Copenhagen, Denmark, bringing the total weekly cargo capacity to more than 500 tonnes each way.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024

Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.

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SEKO keeps the frontline moving with PPE – Logistics Manager Magazine

247 Customs Broker

SEKO Logistics has distributed over 28,000 face masks and over 138,000 gloves to their frontline teams in North America who enable their clients’ supply chains… The post SEKO keeps the frontline moving with PPE – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Integrator Witron Celebrates North America Milestone

Logistics Business Magazine

Global integrator WITRON explains a significant anniversary it is celebrating in 2020: WITRON celebrates an anniversary in 2020. The company from the Upper Palatinate region of Germany has been present on the North American market for 25 years. Karl Högen has accompanied WITRON as CEO North America on this journey for 13 years and looks back with us.

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“K” Line to Participate in the United Nations Global Compact

247 Customs Broker

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” Line) is pleased to announce that it has signed the United Nations Global Compact (the “UNGC”), an initiative proposed by… The post “K” Line to Participate in the United Nations Global Compact appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Linde App Enables Non-Contact Assignment of Transport Orders

Logistics Business Magazine

The Truck Call app from Linde Material Handling helps businesses return to a normalized working life while at the same time complying with the corona-related hygiene regulations: The app enables transport orders for industrial trucks to be digitally assigned via mobile phone, which assists in reducing the personal contact between logistics staff. Supporting its customers in adapting to this new way of working, Linde is offering them the chance to test the app free of charge for a period of six m

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What Your Order Management System Should Be Doing

To continue scaling your omnichannel business, you need to manage a lot of orders across a lot of different channels and marketplaces. Some brands do this by hand. Some try to force their ERP to manage it. Others rely on a complex system of cross-referencing the dashboards of their various channels. None of these is an effective or sustainable solution.

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DP World Launches Worldwide Digital Platforms throughout the Supply Chain

247 Customs Broker

DP World has launched cutting-edge online logistics tools and services, covering sea, land, and air shipping around the world. The connected ecosystem of platforms will… The post DP World Launches Worldwide Digital Platforms throughout the Supply Chain appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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May 2020

Logistics Business Magazine

Our May 2020 issue is packed with content on the hardware, software and thought leadership that will help your business through the Covid crisis and beyond. It features exclusive interviews with over 30 industry executives and market leaders from the worlds of intralogistics, automation, transport and warehouse management software, packaging, industrial trucks and more.

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BD's Medical Supplies Control Tower Powers their Response to Covid-19

247 Customs Broker

Yesterday and today, Blue Yonder, the former JDA, had their annual user conference. The pandemic led to its being held on-line. BD’s Eric Miller, the… The post BD's Medical Supplies Control Tower Powers their Response to Covid-19 appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.