Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2020

On Monday, my home state of Massachusetts announced the official details regarding the state’s four-phase plan to re-open the economy during the coronavirus pandemic. Phase 1 comes in a two-wave approach, with some business opening immediately and others opening on May 25. One group that found the approach disappointing is retailers. Many Massachusetts retailers see this plan as potentially too little too late.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

MAY 20, 2020

Blanking voyages has turned into unblanking. Ocean carriers try to match supply with demand on a precise basis, to cut losses. That is a proven technique in industries where you can also vary inventory.

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Overdrive Online

MAY 20, 2020

Having a crash determined to be non-preventable in the FMCSA's newly permanent review program could pay insurance and other dividends with its removal from carrier safety scoring in CSA. Here's what to consider in the DataQs process for submitting the review and more.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 20, 2020

This time of the year, I’m usually on the road delivering keynote presentations at industry conferences. But with all in-person events cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, I am at home like everybody else. COVID-19, however, has not cancelled the need for supply chain and logistics professionals to stay informed of industry trends, and for. Read more Impact of COVID-19: Insights from Indago Supply Chain Members.

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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.

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NGT News

MAY 20, 2020

As part of a project prioritized in Longmont’s 2018 greenhouse gas inventory, the Colorado city has become the first city along the Front Range to implement a renewable vehicle fuel project. Through the project, biogas produced at the city’s Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is transformed into renewable natural gas (RNG) that powers a fleet of […].

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Truck News

MAY 20, 2020

Making predictions brings out the unpredictable in predicting. In energy reports and observations in the past, I have opined that there are 16 factors that go into the final prices of refined products such as diesel and gasoline. Now 16 is an even number and in the past, it has been relatively straight forward to […].

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NGT News

MAY 20, 2020

Link Transit of Wenatchee, Wash., has achieved 50 MWh of energy delivered wirelessly to its electric bus fleet. Link Transit is the first electric bus operator in the U.S. to reach this technology milestone and the first in the world to do so in under two years. Debuting its electric buses on urban routes in […]. The post Link Transit Achieves 50 MWh of Wirelessly Delivered Energy appeared first on NGT News.

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Food Logistics

MAY 20, 2020

Here’s how technological capabilities, government regulations and ever-changing consumer demands transform the growth in 3PLs.

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Trinity Logistics

MAY 20, 2020

Our quarterly industry focus was on the food industry. We researched your current challenges in logistics and found solutions. Out of all the blogs posted, these three were our most read. If you missed out on reading any of them, simply click on the headlines below! Frozen Food Shipping Shouldn’t Make You Shiver and Shake. Ever wonder what goes into the logistics of frozen food shipping?

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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 Management

MAY 20, 2020

Chicago-based project44 has rolled out multiple new offerings to what it calls the industry’s “first and only unified global visibility offering,” which is known as its Advanced Visibility Platform.

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WorkWave

MAY 20, 2020

Time To Read: 5 minutes. The past 20 years have brought the idea of home delivery from the realm of occasional catalog orders to an everyday occurrence for American consumers. The advent of online shopping, a wider range of available products, and faster shipping have encouraged many consumers to opt out of visiting brick-and-mortar stores in favor of placing a quick order for various items they might need around the house.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2020

Few topics carry more weight than the idea of autonomous trucking in final mile delivery service. While experts continue to debate the risk versus benefit of drones on the road and in the air for logistics purposes, companies across the US are actively working to develop and deploy the technologies in real-world settings. In fact,read More. The post Autonomous Final Mile Delivery Service: News and Reports Affecting the Future of Drones in Logistics appeared first on Transportation Management Com

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Airfreight Logistics

MAY 20, 2020

SWISS has conducted a total of seven charter cargo flights from Shanghai (China) to Switzerland on behalf of the Swiss Red Cross. The flights, which brought medical equipment and testing materials to Switzerland, were performed with the close support of the company’s Swiss WorldCargo division. In total, the flights brought in over 20 million protective facemasks and 300 000 protective overalls.

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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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NGT News

MAY 20, 2020

ViriCiti, in collaboration with BAE Systems, has developed a new functionality that enables fleet operators with Series-ER (Electric Range) electric hybrid systems on transit buses to automatically switch the engine on or off in predefined geofenced areas. BAE Systems’ Series-ER all-electric mode is accessible to operators via ViriCiti’s online platform, where new GPS geofenced areas […].

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Airfreight Logistics

MAY 20, 2020

Ethiopian Airlines completed the flight and delivery of the second round shipments of life-saving medical supplies to fight COVID-19 donated by Jack Ma to all African countries. Ethiopian Airlines expresses its complements and the highest appreciation to the Jack Ma Foundation, our Prime Minister H.E. Dr. Abiy Ahmed, WFP and the African CDC for giving us the opportunity to serve Africa, our beloved continent and our African brothers and sisters during this unprecedented global health and economi

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 20, 2020

No crisis is an isolated, neatly contained incident, and the COVID-19 outbreak is exceptional by any standards. In order to future-proof and position your organization’s sustainable long-term growth, digital transformation requires a combination of talent, digital skills, and the use of available technologies. With no end – or certainty – insight, it necessitates that organizations […].

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Airfreight Logistics

MAY 20, 2020

Three Boeing 767 passenger aircraft from Icelandair converted exclusively for DB Schenker Further connections planned, including to Chicago Urgently-needed capacity to tackle bottleneck from Coronavirus DB Schenker has set up a new daily air cargo connection between Shanghai and Munich. Three Boeing 767 passenger aircraft from Icelandair, converted exclusively for the leading global logistics service provider, will be used on this route.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 20, 2020

InstaFreight announced that key digital service offerings are now integrated with SAP Logistics Business Network, helping to ensure fast and efficient handling of road transportation in Europe. Users of SAP Logistics Business Network now have access to more than 12,000 carrier companies through InstaFreight. By leveraging digital processes, shippers can reduce complexity and carriers can reduce administrative effort, both key benefits during this challenging time of need across the globe.

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Airfreight Logistics

MAY 20, 2020

Michaels , the largest arts and crafts retail chain in North America, and UPS today announce curbside service at UPS Access Point® locations located within more than 800 Michaels stores nationwide. Without ever entering the store, this new service provides consumers a safe, convenient option to ship UPS® packages directly to a Michaels store, as well as drop off pre-labeled shipments and make returns to any e-commerce retailer that accepts UPS returns shipments.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 20, 2020

We all know that the world is going through a major change that will lead to us running our lives differently than we did BC (Before COVID). What some businesses are beginning to realize though is that their workforce will need to learn new skills AC/DC (After COVID/During COVID). There’s an old joke: A CFO says […]. The post Re-skilling the Workforce – After COVID/Before COVID appeared first on SYSPRO US.

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Airfreight Logistics

MAY 20, 2020

Denmark’s efforts to control the spread of coronavirus have been significantly aided by the rapid supply of medical equipment to Danish hospitals from around the world, with Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS) cargo handling team in Copenhagen at the forefront of the response to help move PPE shipments to front-line doctors and nurses as quickly as possible.

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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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NGT News

MAY 20, 2020

PitPoint.LNG has reopened its completely renovated LNG station in Zwolle, The Netherlands. The station has four times more LNG storage capacity than before in order to meet the increasing demand for LNG. “We are very happy with the renovated station. Before we would usually have to wait in line to refuel due to increasing congestion. […]. The post PitPoint.LNG Reopens LNG Refueling Station appeared first on NGT News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 20, 2020

Hyster Europe has introduced a new Platform Stacker, the latest addition to its recently launched range of uncomplicated trucks suited to general-purpose operations. The Hyster S1.5UT S Platform Stacker, for lifting up to 1.5 tonnes, provides a straight-forward and affordable solution for those transporting stock over short distances, such as in warehouses and manufacturing operations.

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NGT News

MAY 20, 2020

GreenPower Motor Co. Inc. (GreenPower), a designer, manufacturer and distributor of electric-powered medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, has launched its new EV Star CC Model. The EV Star CC is a purpose-built, battery-electric, multi-utility cab and chassis that can be used by cargo and delivery companies who wish to use their body design while transitioning to a […].

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EazyStock

MAY 20, 2020

For many businesses the spread of Coronavirus has acted as a catalyst and accelerator to digitalization. Manufacturers, suppliers and wholesalers across the US have been forced to adopt new ways of working with social distancing closing offices and reducing operational capacity. At the same time, companies are dealing with erratic customer behavior and badly disrupted supply chains.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

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World Food Programme Logistics

MAY 20, 2020

How WFP is changing lives during the time of Corona The World Food Programme (WFP) is working to ensure healthier and happier lives in the camps through various nutritional assistance programs amidst the pandemic. Walking into a vividly painted nutrition center in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, home to the world’s biggest refugee population?—?one was greeted with the sounds of children playing.

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Paragon

MAY 20, 2020

The post Electronic Proof of Delivery Systems Supercharge Operational Visibility for Food Distributors appeared first on Paragon Routing.

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World Food Programme Logistics

MAY 20, 2020

USAID is the largest donor to the World Food Programme (WFP) in Ethiopia. Its contributions are sustaining lives and keeping hope alive for the most vulnerable. Story by Edward Johnson Sahra is the sole carer for her eight grandchildren. Photo: WFP/Edward Johnson Sahra’s story is one of strength. She suffered beyond imagination over the past three years.

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