Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 3, 2020
Over the last several years we have written about what the future of drones holds for supply chains. As technology has improved and regulations have eased, drones have increasingly made their way into the conversation around home delivery. However, there are still a number of obstacles to clear before this becomes a common option across the country.
Supply Chain and Logistics
JUNE 3, 2020
We continue to see a lot of blanked voyages. Demand must not be shaping up to be very good after all, and prices just won’t stay up.
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Logistics Management
JUNE 3, 2020
COVID-19, introduction of USMCA, and added tariffs all pose hurdles to efficiency for shippers in North American trade lanes.
Talking Logistics
JUNE 3, 2020
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 Greg Ackner, VP at Capital Logistics, Jay Gustafson, SVP of Marketplace Solutions at Echo Global Logistics, Read more Making A Difference: Capital Logistics, Echo Global Logistics, & Descartes.
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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?
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 3, 2020
The pandemic has offered the biggest wakeup call for American manufacturers since World War II.
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GlobalTranz
JUNE 3, 2020
The push to e-commerce is astonishing, and demand for e-commerce within the U.S. increased 49% between March and April compared to the same period in 2019, found Adobe Analytics, reports Digital Commerce 360. Meanwhile, 90% of shoppers remain hesitant to shop in stores for the foreseeable future. As a result, last mile shipping saw a.read More. The post What Customers Expect: Free Last Mile Shipping and Delivery appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.
Commercial Carrier Journal
JUNE 3, 2020
Nikola has just more than 14,000 reservations for its tractor, about seven times more than the last verified figure for Tesla's fully electric – and twice delayed – Semi.
NGT News
JUNE 3, 2020
Air Liquide Hydrogen Energy U.S. LLC (Air Liquide) has entered an equity stake in FirstElement Fuel Inc. (FEF), a retail hydrogen station operator in California. The $12 million equity investment complements Air Liquide’s recently announced long-term hydrogen supply agreement with FEF. Through these agreements, Air Liquide and FEF continue to contribute to the growth of […].
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 3, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis is creating a sharp divide between the haves and have-nots of cloud-based logistics management.
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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.
WorkWave
JUNE 3, 2020
Time To Read: 3 minutes. When servicing homeowners, plumbers are constantly faced with a number of challenges, such as navigating small spaces, avoiding health hazards, and a variety of other challenges. Whether you are a residential plumber or a commercial plumber, these challenges require the right tools and a specific skill set. Below we’ll take a look at the 27 best tools for plumbers while on the job.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 3, 2020
In the face of plummeting external demand and supply-chain disruption throughout the region, insolvencies are expected to jump 25% this year.
NGT News
JUNE 3, 2020
The number of available and announced models of zero-emission trucks, buses and off-road equipment in the U.S. and Canada is on track to rise nearly 78% by the end of 2020 compared to year-end 2019 – and that figure is expected to more than double by 2023, according to the Zero-Emission Technology Inventory (ZETI), a […]. The post CALSTART: ZE Trucks, Buses in Position to Double in Availability of Models appeared first on NGT News.
Logistics Management
JUNE 3, 2020
Here’s how companies are using their labor management systems (LMS) to improve workforce performance, increase logistics resilience, and prepare to engage employees far into the future.
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
JUNE 3, 2020
Orion Energy Partners L.P., GCM Grosvenor and Voya Investment Management have entered a capital partnership with Bakersfield Renewable Fuels (BKRF). BKRF is a special purpose vehicle wholly owned by Global Clean Energy Holdings Inc. (GCE), which was created to purchase an existing refinery in Bakersfield, Calif. BKRF will retool a portion of the refinery into […].
Logistics Management
JUNE 3, 2020
Humanitarian logiistics is getting a big boost from FedEx Logistics, Inc. these days as the subsidiary of FedEx Corp., provides essential support for the fight against COVID-19.
NGT News
JUNE 3, 2020
Bridgestone Americas Inc. (Bridgestone) has released the new Firestone FD692 drive tire, offering fleets a fuel-efficient, SmartWay verified, and California Air Resources Board (CARB) compliant tire, backed by the Firestone brand. According to Bridgestone, in head-to-head internal testing, the Firestone FD692 tire had 5% wet better traction than the Goodyear Marathon LHD2 and Continental Hybrid […].
Logistics Management
JUNE 3, 2020
In an interview, Tony Nieves, chair of the ISM’s Non-Manufacturing Business Survey Committee, said that prior to the recent civil unrest and events of the past week, related to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, non-manufacturing seemed like it may have been on a path to recovery.
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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.
Commercial Carrier Journal
JUNE 3, 2020
At some point in nearly every cost/benefit discussion of technology for trucking the term “average truck” will get thrown on the table. Throw “average” in front of anything and it somehow gains credibility and meaning, right?
Logistics Manager
JUNE 3, 2020
CEVA Logistics has designed an innovative Truck-Rail-Truck (TRT) solution to keep customers’ freight moving across Asia during the COVID-19 crisis. Prevents long waits at border crossings China and the Southeast Asian region are facing flight suspensions and reductions, space limits, and operational restrictions in addition to long waits at border crossings due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Turvo
JUNE 3, 2020
Global supply chain risk management continues to evolve and embodies a consideration of possibilities and outcomes by supply chain executives totaling in the millions. Unfortunately, supply chain risks are inevitable as we’ve experienced with pandemics, weather-related disasters, corporate fallout, economic instability, and international trade regulations.
Camelot 3PL Software
JUNE 3, 2020
This is Chapter 11 of 13 in our eBook on eCommerce Fulfillment for 3PL Warehouses. See the link below to download the full ebook. Returns Management, also known as Reverse Logistics, is another value-added service that the warehouse may handle for an eCommerce client. There are various Returns Management programs that a warehouse can establish. Some warehouses process all returns for all sales channels for a retailer or manufacturer.
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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.
3PL Insights
JUNE 3, 2020
The novel coronavirus pandemic brought about a surge in ecommerce. Consumers, retailers, and distributors were pressed to adopt ecommerce due to stay-at-home orders, mandated store closures, and forced shutdowns. The concept of ecommerce is definitely not new, but for some businesses without an online presence, the practice can be overwhelming – especially when it must be implemented quickly.
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 3, 2020
AutoGuide Mobile Robots, which provides high-payload autonomous mobile robots (AMR) systems for transporting material through manufacturing and warehouse facilities, says that its Max-N tuggers are now available in Europe after achieving CE mark approval. CE marking indicates that the Max-N10 and Max-N15 AMR tuggers—capable of pulling more than 4500 kg and 6800 kg of materials, respectively—now adhere to the European Union’s directives and standards for health, safety and environmental protectio
247 Customs Broker
JUNE 3, 2020
CEVA Logistics has designed an innovative Truck-Rail-Truck (TRT) solution to keep customers’ freight moving across Asia during the COVID-19 crisis. Prevents long waits at border… The post CEVA Logistics launches Truck – Rail – Truck Service – Logistics Manager appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 3, 2020
Bristol based Coveya Ltd specialises in the design, manufacture and supply of conveyor systems & parts, working with customers throughout the UK and worldwide. In response to the current COVID-19 crisis, it has created Mist-Safe, a sanitiser unit that can fit over a gravity roller conveyor, which uses mist disinfectant to make cardboard boxes and cartons safe to use.
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Logistics Manager
JUNE 3, 2020
DP World has completed the early stages of integration with TradeLens , a blockchain-based digital container logistics platform, jointly developed by A.P. Moller – Maersk and IBM. The TradeLens platform is an attempt to help accelerate the digitization of global supply chains. DP World says they are aiming to connect all its 82 marine and inland container terminals, as well as feeder companies and logistics divisions with TradeLens.
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 3, 2020
Interroll CEO Paul Zumbühl (above) is to step down from the role in April next year and is likely to become chairman of the Swiss conveying roller specialist. Urs Tanner is also to step down as Chairman of the Board of Directors at the end of his term of office with Zumbühl proposed to replace him. In the more than 20 years under Zumbühl’s leadership, Interroll has evolved into a leading global provider of material flow solutions.
247 Customs Broker
JUNE 3, 2020
DP World has completed the early stages of integration with TradeLens, a blockchain-based digital container logistics platform, jointly developed by A.P. Moller – Maersk and… The post DP World Joins with TradeLens to Digitize Global Supply Chains – Logistics Manager appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
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