5 Challenges to Expanding into Europe with Joe Paris
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 4, 2020
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How Automation is Providing Businesses with a Way to Move Forward
Kuebix
JUNE 4, 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic has drastically altered the traditional business model. Companies looking to resume business are searching for ways to operate at a normal pace while maintaining new standards regarding cleanliness and social distancing. While wide-scale automation has always seemed like an inevitable part of the future, the pandemic is undoubtedly accelerating the push.
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A ‘dating app’ for truckers to connect with shippers — and other tech potentially buoyed by virus effects
Overdrive Online
JUNE 4, 2020
In a push for no-broker freight options, software provider LaneAxis is trying to deploy a network that connects shippers and carriers so they can "build relationships," the company says. Likewise, other notes on tech buoyed by recent events.
Top 10 Last Mile Transparency Concerns Solved
GlobalTranz
JUNE 4, 2020
Gaining better last mile transparency is essential for shippers to succeed in the Post COVID-19 world. More transparency can help companies overcome shrinking profit margins by reducing waste and ensure positive customer experiences. As explained by Freight Waves, “Expectations have raised over the years, and the biggest bridge that has to be crossed now is.read More.
GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report
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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?
Editor’s Choice: Retailers: Is Your Transportation Strategy Ready for Peak Season?
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 4, 2020
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This week, Logitsyx Technologies asks if retailers are ready for peak season. Peak season is always stressful for the retail industry, but the COVID-19 pandemic could create more issues than usual.
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Amazon announces plan to increase its aircraft fleet
Logistics Management
JUNE 4, 2020
Seattle-based global e-commerce giant Amazon announced late yesterday it is leasing 12 Boeing 767-300 converted cargo aircraft from Air Transport Services Group as part of an initiative to meet changing customer needs through the investment in ways to provide fast and free delivery.
Five Reasons the Virus E-Commerce Surge Is Here to Stay
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 4, 2020
One of the byproducts of the coronavirus pandemic has been a remarkable surge in e-commerce volumes, and it could be the new normal.
FedEx rolls out COVID-19-based temporary peak surcharges
Logistics Management
JUNE 4, 2020
Coming on the heels of its biggest competitor, Atlanta-based UPS recently announcing plans to implement COVID-19-related Peak Surcharges, effective May 31, FedEx, in no small surprise, responded in kind yesterday, rolling out their own temporary COVID-19-related peak surcharges, which went into effect on Wednesday, June 8.
We Could See the Re-emergence of the New Deal to Resurrect the Economy
LandLink
JUNE 4, 2020
Massive unemployment and a nearly desperate need to rebuild our infrastructure could entice the presidential administration to copy a plan designed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1930’s. The New Deal was a series of programs and projects instituted during the Great Depression by President Franklin D. Roosevelt that aimed to restore prosperity to Americans.
Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry
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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.
Trucker Tools takes Werner Enterprises live for added visibility, predictive freight-matching
Logistics Management
JUNE 4, 2020
There is a new trend increasingly seen in third-party logistics (3PL). Major 3PLs and brokers are evolving from pursuing "one and done" implementations of third-party transportation technologies.
ZIM courts eCommerce market with the fastest service from South China to Los Angeles
Shipping and Freight Resource
JUNE 4, 2020
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (ZIM) is currently the 11th largest container shipping line in the world operating a modern fleet of ships and containers across a global network offering cargo transportation services on all major global trade routes. ZIM recently had a positive 1st Quarter 2020 with total revenues reflecting an increase of 3.4% compared to 1st Quarter of 2019 with an increase of 70.2% in its operating cash flow compared to 1st Quarter 2019.
What Is Curbside Pickup and Delivery?
Freight Center
JUNE 4, 2020
Because freight shipping can get a bit complex, understanding the basics of the process helps you ship smarter and with less headaches. There are many moving parts to freight shipping. For example, there is the “standard” that happens with all freight, then there are add on special services as well as the option to purchase additional insurance coverage and more.
TD145: Being An Oversize/Overweight Load Truck Driver
Trucker Dump
JUNE 4, 2020
If you’ve ever been interested in how oversize/overweight loads work, you’re in luck. Today we talk to Travis Jellison, who has pulled loads as heavy as 230,000 pounds, 16 feet wide, 15.5 feet tall, and 120 feet long. Yikes! In the news segment, we discuss how the coronavirus is affecting the trucking industry with regards. The post TD145: Being An Oversize/Overweight Load Truck Driver appeared first on About Truck Driving.
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
Cold chain investment for Port of Oakland paying off
Logistics Management
JUNE 4, 2020
California’s leading outbound ocean cargo gateway had some good news to relate this week, as meat exports to Asia surged at the Port of Oakland.
Konecranes receives order for second Mobile Harbor Crane in Brindisi
Logistics Manager
JUNE 4, 2020
In the first quarter of 2020, SIR S.p.A. Servizi Industriali (SIR) ordered another eco-efficient Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Crane for their operations at the Port of Brindisi in south-eastern Italy. With delivery in May and commissioning in June, the crane will be handling mostly bulk but also general and project cargo. Founded in 2005, SIR is a leading provider of industry-related environmental services.
Bilfinger, Greeen Solutions Partner to Expand LNG Refueling Network
NGT News
JUNE 4, 2020
Bilfinger and Greeen Solutions have signed a framework agreement covering engineering, assembly and services for LNG filling stations. Their goal is to establish a comprehensive filling station network for trucks powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) – a more environmentally friendly alternative to diesel. Bilfinger EMS, a subsidiary of international industrial services provider Bilfinger, will […].
Don’t Be a Victim of Financial Scammers! 8 Financial Fraud Prevention Tips You Need to Know
United World Transporation
JUNE 4, 2020
The transportation industry has seen an uptick in fraud cases and specifically, financial scamming cases. It’s typical for this time of year; the time between Memorial Day and the Fourth of July is prime time for scammers (as is the mid to end of December). The attraction for scammers to financial theft is that it offers a low risk, high reward outcome.
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,
The data privacy challenge of tracking LTL shipments
Shippeo
JUNE 4, 2020
Transportation visibility solutions can optimize operations and reduce costs by making data easy to share between stakeholders. However, this ease to share and access information creates the potential for data to be misused.
Supply Chain Automation: How a TMS Maximizes Resources by Automating Processes
MercuryGate
JUNE 4, 2020
Automation is not a new supply chain buzzword. According to Matt Leonard of Supply Chain Dive, approximately one-third of supply chain professionals are actively involved in the use of supply chain automation technologies. However, the use of supply chain automation consultancy services is increasing. Such increases allude to a growing demand for automation, but again, […].
Air freight services to/from Poland: what are your options?
I.C.E. Transport
JUNE 4, 2020
Ocean is the cheapest way to transport cargo from the US to Poland, or vice versa. But for some shipments, “cheap” won’t do. Say you’re shipping a sensitive product that can’t withstand three weeks on the ocean in summer or winter temperatures. Or say it’s crucial to deliver that product in just a few days. That’s when air freight provides the best solution.
How Wireless Power Is Transforming Manufacturing
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 4, 2020
As IIoT technologies become increasingly commonplace, manufacturers are turning to long-range wireless charging.
Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory
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The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.
Growth Drives Sales Team Shake-Up at Cimcorp
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 4, 2020
A full schedule of customer orders, growing order sizes and a promising outlook have led Cimcorp to separate its sales departments for the tyre-manufacturing and warehousing & distribution sectors, says the Finland-based maker of robotic order fulfilment solutions. Kai Tuomisaari, Vice President, Sales, said, “We are making these changes in order to ensure that all customer expectations continue to be met.
Gousto renews delivery contract with Yodel – Logistics Manager Magazine
247 Customs Broker
JUNE 4, 2020
[og_img] Meal box firm Gousto has extended its contract with Yodel. The new agreement will see Yodel distribute at least 3 million recipe boxes… The post Gousto renews delivery contract with Yodel – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Battery Care When Forklift Fleets Go Back To Work
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 4, 2020
As lockdown begins to lift and logistics operations prepare to get back to work, rarely has it been more important to pay proper attention to forklift batteries that have been out of action for several weeks. Hoppecke Industrial Batteries is reminding businesses to treat the live wet chemistry in lead-acid batteries with due care when bringing trucks back into use, otherwise capacity could be seriously reduced.
Caddick Developments secures planning for mid-box warehouse scheme – Logistics Manager Magazine
247 Customs Broker
JUNE 4, 2020
[og_img] Caddick Developments has won planning permission for the second phase of its Moor Park 25 scheme in Kirklees, West Yorkshire. The five-unit second phase will… The post Caddick Developments secures planning for mid-box warehouse scheme – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability
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How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.
National Forklift Safety Day to Spread Segregation Message
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 4, 2020
The UK’s National Forklift Safety Day returns on Tuesday 9th June to promote the importance of safe segregation of pedestrians in the workplace. David Goss (above) , BITA Technical Manager, said: “The restrictions imposed by lockdown thwarted our initial plans, but we were determined that the event would go ahead, as the important segregation message advocated this year has taken on added significance during the coronavirus pandemic.”.
Grocery sales accelerate as lockdown eases – Logistics Manager Magazine
247 Customs Broker
JUNE 4, 2020
[og_img] Take-home grocery sales rose by 14.3% in the 12 weeks to 17 May, the fastest rate since records began according to data from Kantar.… The post Grocery sales accelerate as lockdown eases – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Prometeon Hires Marketing Manager for UK, Eire and Nordics
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 4, 2020
Prometeon Tyre Group has appointed Ali Yilmaz as Marketing Manager for the UK, Eire and Nordic countries. He will report to Peter Fairlie, Managing Director, and will lead the company’s UK marketing team. Ali Yilmaz brings to the role more than 10 years of tyre industry experience, the last three years with Prometeon Tyre Group in Turkey and in Milan, Italy, at the company’s European head office.
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