Wed.Jun 10, 2020

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A CEO’s Take on Transportation and Coronavirus

Logistics Viewpoints

Transportation and coronavirus have been getting a lot of attention lately. The global supply chain is becoming more complex due to increased regulations, trade wars, cross-border commerce, and most recently, the impact of coronavirus. FourKites founder and CEO Matt Elenjickal shares his thoughts on transportation and coronavirus. The post A CEO’s Take on Transportation and Coronavirus appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Supply Chain Strategy: Navigating an Uncertain Economy

Morai Logistics

With the economy experiencing historic trouble, it’s up to supply chain managers to plan for an uncertain future and secure their supply chain for whatever may come. After months of dealing with a pandemic, the economy has taken a serious hit. What’s more, it’s hard to tell how long it’ll remain depressed. On top of that, there’s the added factor of uncertainty.

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Ideanomics Selects Manufacturers to Fulfill EV Taxi Orders

NGT News

Ideanomics says its subsidiary, Mobile Energy Global (MEG), has selected several manufacturers to fulfill its electric vehicle (EV) taxi sales orders, including BYD, Dong Feng Nissan, Chery, Kia, Geely and Tesla. Orders placed in China include 300 taxis for Changxing county, Huzhou; 800 for Neijiang, Sichuan – made up of 300 new taxis and 500 […].

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Making A Difference: Transportation Insight

Talking Logistics

Today’s post is part of our “Making a Difference: Supply Chains for a Better Tomorrow” series that focuses on the supply chain capabilities that will separate the leaders from the laggards in the years to come. This episode features John Richardson, Vice President of Supply Chain Analytics at Transportation Insight. In keeping with the “Making. Read more Making A Difference: Transportation Insight.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

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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SECC: Americans Support Transition from Fossil Fuels

NGT News

Many U.S. consumers express a willingness to transition from fossil fuels to electricity for transportation, according to the latest nationwide consumer survey from the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative (SECC). As electricity generation in the U.S. becomes increasingly cleaner, electrification is gaining momentum among electric utilities and policymakers as a strategy to reduce carbon emissions and […].

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UPS Healthcare heralds multiple facility expansion efforts

Logistics Management

Atlanta-based global transportation and logistics titan UPS said today that it has rolled out various facility expansions for its healthcare-dedicated warehouse and distribution market in various global markets.

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Preparing to Reopen Your Small Business? Here’s How to Start Shipping Again

Freightquote

Preparing to reopen your small business? Follow this three-step guide on how to resume shipping and logistics during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Comparing costs — and strategies to profit, ultimately

Overdrive Online

Since we last polled Overdrive readers on cost per mile figures in 2014, there's some good news in poll results: fewer readers report not knowing their numbers, and a larger share report costs under a dollar a mile, likely with equipment fully paid off -- paired with well-developed maintenance know-how, such a lean operation can be a sizable advantage in a time like the present. .

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Harnessing the Power of Social Marketing for Your Home Service Business

WorkWave

Time To Read: 4 minutes. Typically, marketing your business online using social media and content marketing has always been one of the most effective ways to build your service business brand. But it is even more important to do so during a global pandemic. Many businesses are in a position where they have the opportunity to adapt and get creative with their digital operations; their marketing should not be any different.

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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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Transportation Intermediaries Association announces leadership change

Logistics Management

Robert Voltmann, president & CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) announced today that he will be leaving the association at the end of September, capping off a span of 23 years there.

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How Chemical Manufacturers Can Combat Varying Material Costs

Trinity Logistics

The chemical industry serves as the support for many other industries, such as agriculture, automotive, construction, and pharmaceuticals. Many chemical manufacturers process raw materials into refined products used among many other industries, or even within the chemical industry itself. Raw material costs, such as crude oil, can vary depending on supply and demand.

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?Follow That Freight? with the Coalition for America?s Gateways and Trade Corridors

Logistics Management

CAGTC has developed 15 “Follow That Freight” brochures, which began in 2015, with each one featuring a unique consumer product, which CAGTC said explains the significance of freight and goods movement infrastructure, adding it was created as an educational resource for elected officials and the general public to demonstrate how goods move through the supply chain to reach store shelves on a global basis.

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Repairing Broken Supply Chains After COVID-19

Supply Chain Brain

So you thought your supply chain was prepared for disruption?

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

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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Lux Research: EVs Declining in Price But Remain Mostly Unprofitable

NGT News

The automotive industry is under pressure to reduce emissions, both from government regulations and from consumers who are growing more conscious about the environmental impact of their vehicles. Electrified powertrains are a promising avenue to reduce or eliminate vehicle emissions for automakers. According to Lux Research‘s report, The Electric Vehicle Inflection Tracker: 2020 Edition, most […].

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Commentary: Managing your maintenance for maximum benefit

Commercial Carrier Journal

Maintenance intervals and timely performance of preventive maintenance inspections must be managed to help contain costs and keep equipment operating efficiently.

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Ford, Volkswagen Sign Agreements to Expand Global Alliance

NGT News

Ford Motor Co. and Volkswagen AG have signed agreements that expand their global alliance to meet the rapidly evolving needs of their respective customers in Europe and other regions by leveraging complementary strengths in midsize pickup trucks and commercial and electric vehicles. The companies expect the alliance to enhance ownership experiences for current and future […].

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Lower driver turnover and showcase your stars

Truck News

It’s time to get much more granular when measuring driver turnover. To do this, first focus on sub-categories such as: dispatch board; company driver vs. owner-operators; and entry-level drivers. This exercise will reveal your company’s strengths and weaknesses, providing an opportunity to improve overall. Note that it is imperative to include all drivers in these calculations, whether […].

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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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The CHBC Names New Executive Director

NGT News

The California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC) has named Bill Zobel as the executive director of the organization. Zobel joins CHBC after over 10 years at Trillium, where he served as vice president of business development and marketing and helped transition the company into a U.S. supplier of alternative transportation fuel. “We are pleased to welcome […].

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FAA Approves Transporting Cargo Inside the Cabin of Passenger Aircrafts

ShipLilly

Cargo is riding in comfort on many flights. (Photo: Lufthansa). U.S. airlines are beginning to fill their seats not with passengers but with cargo. The FAA has recently approved cargo to sit in the seats once occupied by sleepy travelers to continue shipping goods where they need to go while also helping multiple areas of the economy, Airlines included.

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Top Logistics Technology Trends to Watch as the Economy Reopens in 2020

MTS Logistics

Since long before the coronavirus pandemic, the logistics industry has been changing faster than you can say “where’s my inventory.” Everything from artificial intelligence to sensor technology is being utilized to speed the delivery of shipments and track global freight. The sooner brand builders understand the trends driving the future of logistics, the sooner they can prepare for the future of business-related transportation.

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Three Indicators to Inform Freight Decisions During a Crisis

Supply Chain Brain

What we learned from the last recession can help companies survive the current shipping landscape.

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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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Case Study: STAMH Mobile Racking System for Frozen Food Maker

Logistics Business Magazine

Sofia-based intralogistics specialist STAMH has provided a mobile racking system at Bitola, North Macedonia for CERMAT, one of the leading producers of ice cream and frozen food in the Balkans. STAMH’s challenge was to expand storage capacity for the producer, combining it with an engineering solution for refrigerated warehouses. STAMH also had to provide a working solution for additional structures in the warehouse, requiring access to the cooling systems.

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Head of broker group TIA stepping down

247 Customs Broker

Trucking news & briefs for June 10, 2020: FMCSA extends HOS waiver for certain COVID-19 relief haulersThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended its… The post Head of broker group TIA stepping down appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Industry View: How to Adopt the ‘Triple A’ Approach

Logistics Business Magazine

Of all the unknowns surrounding Covid-19 one thing is certain, its effects and legacy have changed the way people work, live and play, says SnapFulfil UK & Europe CEO, Tony Dobson. With traditional business models being turned upside down, brands like Heinz and Cadbury are capitalising on the e-commerce trend with a direct to consumer offer – and now restaurants are following suit with home delivery.

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GEODIS Delivers 13 Million Masks to the U.S. with the Help of an Antonov An-124 Aircraft ? Airfreight Logistics

247 Customs Broker

GEODIS has transported 13 million masks from China to the U.S. utilizing an Antonov AN-124, the world’s second largest aircraft. This shipment of personal protective… The post GEODIS Delivers 13 Million Masks to the U.S. with the Help of an Antonov An-124 Aircraft – Airfreight Logistics appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

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.

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Fronius Energy Hub Allows Flexible Outdoor Battery Charging

Logistics Business Magazine

Battery manufacturer Fronius is launching the Fronius Energy Hub, a flexible and mobile charging station for outdoor applications. The hub gives operators of electric forklift trucks a quick and easy way to move the charging of their traction batteries outside, saving valuable space in the warehouse and simultaneously improving safety. Unexpected capacity bottlenecks, a growing need for space in the warehouse and safety and fire prevention requirements are just some of the reasons why logistics

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GEODIS Delivers 13 Million Masks to the U.S. with the Help of an Antonov An-124 Aircraft

Airfreight Logistics

GEODIS has transported 13 million masks from China to the U.S. utilizing an Antonov AN-124, the world’s second largest aircraft. This shipment of personal protective equipment (PPE) arrived at Hartsfield – Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and is the largest delivered to the airport during the COVID-19 pandemic. “With the help of an Antonov AN-124, GEODIS has been able to make sure millions of essential workers receive the masks they need to stay safe and healthy during these unprecede

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All4Pack Paris

Logistics Business Magazine

Preparations for the ALL4PACK trade show in November are still under way. The team has been busy throughout lockdown and is delighted to be getting back to working full-time on liaising with registered exhibitors, trade show partners and suppliers. ComExposium have continued enrolling exhibitors over the last few months, and will begin the visitor campaign in early June.