Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
DECEMBER 2, 2021
If your fulfillment operations process a high volume of orders, you might look to automation to improve efficiency and reduce costs. One of the areas that may deliver a solid ROI on automation is the pack-out process.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 2, 2021
With Christmas goods in stores before Halloween this year, I thought there was no reason that we shouldn’t also get a jump on 2022 predictions. Many major challenges of 2021—capacity constraints, ecommerce growth and driver shortage—are rolling over into 2022 and, in addition, the environment and machine learning are becoming more important for logistics and supply chain professionals.
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Supply Chain and Logistics
DECEMBER 2, 2021
In this article Mike Wackett quotes actual evidence that Maersk is going to reject forwarder and broker business soon. We’ve been expecting this for some time, as Maersk has been touting their new software for door-to-door shipping arrangements.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 2, 2021
More than 137.9 million square-feet (MSF) of industrial product was leased, a new 2021 high, according to Data recently issued by Los Angeles-based industrial real estate firm JLL, in its “Q3 Industrial Report.
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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.
Supply Chain and Logistics
DECEMBER 2, 2021
This article tells the tale of Zim, the Israeli ocean liner firm, which features Asia to West Coast US routes. The article tells a lot about Zim’s business focus, and its status.
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Supply Chain and Logistics
DECEMBER 2, 2021
This article tells the tale of Zim, the Israeli ocean liner firm, which features Asia to West Coast US routes. The article tells a lot about Zim’s business focus, and its status.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 2, 2021
The procurement process is composed of symbiotic moving parts. When components don’t communicate efficiently, breaks in the supply chain occur, causing costly errors, lost time, and missed opportunities.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 2, 2021
For it is here that the most glaring examples of port congestion are evident, with container vessels visible for miles anchored offshore waiting to enter major Pacific Rim cargo gateways.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Vigilance in dealing with vendors and suppliers is crucial to sustainability, says Jim Stock, University of South Florida professor, but the pandemic has interrupted inspections and other preventive measures.
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
NGT News
DECEMBER 2, 2021
AMPLY Power says Pioneer Transportation Corp., a school bus company that transports over 40,000 students daily in New York City, has signed on as a charging-as-a-service (CaaS) customer and will convert five of its existing diesel school buses to battery-operated electric power. Under a five-year contract, AMPLY Power is installing and managing the charging infrastructure […].
West Coast and California Logistics
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Weber Logistics has secured a 684,675-square-foot, omni-channel distribution center (DC) in Moreno Valley, CA. This brand-new multi-client facility, Weber’s largest, is the company’s seventh DC in Southern California’s Inland Empire region, and its fourteenth DC in California. Construction will be completed in December 2021 and the facility will be being fully operational in February 2022.
Overdrive Online
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Ben Overton drives the truck across the U.S. and Canada hauling bulk chemicals and other liquids. The truck features a throwback Peterbilt 359-style design to match the truck's number in the fleet.
Trinity Logistics
DECEMBER 2, 2021
At the time this article is being published, it’s been 22 months, just shy of 2 years, with Covid-19. As time has passed and treatments and vaccines have become available, most (though not all) of life has returned to normal. A “new normal” as many now call it. In-person gatherings and events have returned, remote and flexible workstyles have become the new norm, kids are back in school, and online shopping and inflation have rapidly risen.
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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.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Shippers in the United States and Mexico are facing significant supply chain challenges. From trade imbalance and increased customer demands to cost pressures and tight cross-border capacity — there are no signs of improvement in the near future. With truck-to-load ratios at an astonishing 50 to 60 available shipments per truck, shippers are constantly competing.
LabelMaster
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Updated with three new training modules! Who needs Dangerous Goods training? That’s easy. Training is mandated by law for anyone involved in the transport of Dangerous Goods. There are very few exceptions to the rule. But who needs what kind of training? That’s a more complicated question. Employers are responsible for making sure every employee. The post Infographic: Who needs Dangerous Goods training?
NGT News
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Beam Global, a technology provider for electric vehicle (EV) charging, outdoor media and energy security, has announced that New York City has deployed additional Beam Global EV ARC solar-powered EV charging systems, expanding their fleet of the Beam systems to 89. The new units are flood-proof to 9.5 feet and wind-rated to 120 mph. They […]. The post New York City Orders Additional Beam Global Solar-Powered EV Charging Systems appeared first on NGT News.
LandLink
DECEMBER 2, 2021
One of the biggest challenges for logistics providers is balancing their equipment with demand. To maintain profitability as well as service, carriers try to minimize empty miles and non-usage. Empty miles for a trucking company represent the cost of repositioning equipment to meet demand. Non-usage, in the case of containers, represents a lack of outbound shipments in a specific area.
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This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 2, 2021
HexcelPack LLC, a developer of eco-friendly, paper-based protective cushioning solutions, has introduced Hexcel’ope, an innovative, 100% paper-based protective mailer.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 2, 2021
In a move Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan called “an absolute game-changer” for East Coast freight transportation, officials broke ground on Nov. 29 on a $466 million expansion of the 126-year-old Howard Street Tunnel underneath Baltimore. The move, expected to be a boost for rail and intermodal traffic because it will finally allow double-stacking of containers through the Port of Baltimore, will move an estimated 160,000 more containers a year when the project is completed in two years.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Major passenger and freight railroads will soon be required to report cybersecurity breaches quickly and review how susceptible they are to cyberattack.
RPA Labs
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Robotic process automation (RPA) refers to advanced software technology that allows business managers to efficiently build, deploy, and manage software robots, chatbots, AI machines, and automated processes. These innovative machines and systems emulate human actions by interacting with digital systems and specially designed software. Using RPA makes it easier to manage software, read screens, perform keystrokes, manage basic operations, monitor processes, and perform other routine tasks.
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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.
Freightos
DECEMBER 2, 2021
A Freightos survey of 300+ companies sheds light on how importers have been navigating supply chain disruptions. What’s changed in a year? You might not think about shipping containers and ocean freight when you click “buy” on your Amazon order, but there’s a direct connection between the two. When ocean container rates spike, so do the prices we pay.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 2, 2021
As supply chains have snarled, strategy and tactics are merging for brands and retailers.
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 2, 2021
In November 2021, GEFCO France and Gardien Transports started testing synthetic biodiesel made from waste oil and fat as an alternative fuel for two car transporters distributing new vehicles in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France. This one-year project supports GEFCO France’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions from its finished vehicles logistics (FVL) operations.
United World Transporation
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Repairs and maintenance are a fact of life when it comes to the trucking industry. You’re likely all too familiar with problems that can happen with diesel engines. However, it looks like electric trucks will be the trucks of the future. So, what does that mean for repair and maintenance? It turns out that repairing and maintaining an electric truck will be a lot different from that of a diesel engine.
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Leading logistics property company Prologis will be giving back to charities across the UK and Europe when it embarks upon its ‘dock doors of giving’ campaign for the fourth year running. The event will see employees, along with their counterparts based in the company’s office across Europe, raising money, donating much-needed items and giving up their time to support local charities throughout the month of December.
FW Logsitcs
DECEMBER 2, 2021
If your business handles and ships food products, you know the quality of frozen food matters. You also know it can change quickly depending on how it’s frozen and stored. But which is the best method of freezing food, and how does it work? Let’s look at the blast freezing process and compare it to other, slower freezing methods. Key Concepts. This post covers the following concepts: How blast freezing works.
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 2, 2021
The launch of the latest solution from pharmaceutical thermal protection specialist Tower Cold Chain is cited as a “game-changer” by customers who have tested the new KTM42D Tower Double Euro Pallet Ultra Cold in the field. The KTM42D is a fully reusable double-pallet temperature-controlled packaging container, for the transportation and extended storage of products that require an internal temperature range of -80?
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