Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
MAY 12, 2020
A few weeks ago, the Wall Street Journal and other news outlets reported that Amazon employees had been using proprietary data collected from some of the company’s third-party sellers to price, develop and launch Amazon products.
Logistics Management
MAY 12, 2020
At a time when the outlook for infrastructure funding in the next COVID-19 stimulus package looks like wishful thinking, that has not stopped Washington, D.C.-based infrastructure concern Building America’s Future (BAF) from calling on Congress for it. Specifically, BAF recently penned a letter to bipartisan Congressional leadership to establish a federal capital budget to fund infrastructure investments in what would be the fifth COVID-19 stimulus package.
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Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 12, 2020
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the long-haul transportation industry has been tested daily. The biggest issue? Fluctuations in supply and demand. Spot loads quadrupled in the last month with outbound tender volumes at their highest since 2018. In April, freight volumes increased from 100,000 loads per weekday to 150,000 loads at its peak, loads remained consistently above 130,000 each day early in the month.
Trinity Logistics
MAY 12, 2020
Of all industries, the food industry needs data and visibility in the supply chain readily available when it comes to their shipping. Many food products are perishable and need to deliver in a specific timeframe to be able to be used. Recalls and claims can cost a lot to a manufacturer, causing them to lose revenue. The technology to keep data easily accessible can also cost quite a bit.
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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.
Freightquote
MAY 12, 2020
Meta description Freightquote addresses current shipping capacity trends during the coronavirus, including trends for LTL and TL freight shipping.
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Overdrive Online
MAY 12, 2020
Texas' look at truck parking might be more than just another study -- it urges capacity development directly along high-priority corridors. Perhaps most importantly, it recommends an advocate's role for TxDOT when it comes to the issue of meeting truckers' parking needs. Also: ATHS national show goes virtual, global.
GlobalTranz
MAY 12, 2020
Maintaining proper controls in freight within the final mile has always been a top concern for supply chain executives. Failures within the final mile delivery logistics are both the most visible to consumers and poorly visible to supply chain leaders. Moreover, the logistics of delivery in the last mile result in 40% of the overall.read More. The post Delivery Logistics: Why Final Mile Is Where It Comes to a Head appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.
Freight Center
MAY 12, 2020
Automation within the supply chain isn’t just the next cool trend or an innovative idea; it’s the future of shipping. This is especially true while we learn how to navigate this new normal to continue growing businesses and the American economy. In fact, everyone from small businesses to large scale distributors will need to adopt technology to drive growth, adapt to disruptions and optimize their supply chains.
Shipping and Freight Resource
MAY 12, 2020
There are several reasons why the cargo inside a container could get damaged. It could be due to improper packing of cargo inside a container, incorrect container used for the cargo carried, but one of the main reasons for cargo damage inside a container is the condition of the container itself. Wet damage due water ingress (rain, seawater etc) into the container ; Wet damage due to condensation inside the container when an incorrect type of container is used like using a normal container instea
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
Logistics Management
MAY 12, 2020
DAT said that its DAT Truckload Volume Index, which reflects the change in the number of loads with a pickup date during that month, with the actual index number normalized each month to accommodate any new data sources without distortion, with a baseline of 100 equal to the number of loads moved in January 2015, fell 19% from March to April and was off 8% annually.
NGT News
MAY 12, 2020
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) says up to $7.7 million in grants is being made available to encourage entities that operate large fleets of vehicles in Texas to replace diesel-powered vehicles with alternative fuel or hybrid vehicles. The TCEQ Texas Clean Fleet Program grants are part of the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan and […].
Logistics Management
MAY 12, 2020
As the California Governor’s Task Force on Business and Jobs Recovery begins to address the state’s economic recovery, transport industry leaders are urging its members to also consider the economic and job challenges facing its ports.
GoShip Blog
MAY 12, 2020
There is a lot of controversy around the topic of reopening the US economy and how to handle the pandemic further. One way or another, we are going to return to our regular life in a short time. Many small businesses already have a carte blanche for reopening and getting back to work. Amongst all of the responsibilities businesses will have to face, there is one clear thing about this process: nothing is going to happen overnight.
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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.
Logistics Management
MAY 12, 2020
Total April POLA volume—at 688,999 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units)—saw a 6.45% annual decline, and total April POLB volume—at 519,730 TEU—were off 17.
NGT News
MAY 12, 2020
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and the Indiana Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Fund Committee (Committee) say Round 2 of the Indiana Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Program’s grant funding will distribute awards ranging from $50,000 to $2 million. Total available funding for this round is $9.83 million.
Logistics Management
MAY 12, 2020
Falling 0.005 cents, this week’s average is $2.394, following a 3.8-cent decline to $2.399 last week, a 4.3-cent decline the week of April 27 and a 4.1-cent decline the week of April 20, and declines of 4.1 cents, 3.8-cent, 7.3-cents, and 8.1-cents, respectively, over the four-week stretch prior to that.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 12, 2020
Here are five steps to stabilizing operations, optimizing throughput and maximizing profits as the economy reopens in the coming weeks.
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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.
Logistics Bureau
MAY 12, 2020
How willing would a company be to return its operation back to China, after investing and relocating operations to other countries? How will the companies typically plan for disasters like the Coronavirus, with supply chains become even more global in the 21 st century. What kind of future measure or preparation should businesses consider when planning their operations abroad?
Blue Grace Logistics
MAY 12, 2020
Our highways and transit infrastructure are mainly funded through the Highway Trust Fund (HTF), which in turn is primarily funded by the federal motor fuel tax. Since 2001 the HTF has consistently spent more than it generates through highway and transit programs. The shortfall has been covered mainly by the $144 billion it’s received from the Treasury’s general fund.
Airfreight Logistics
MAY 12, 2020
In cooperation with Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo is further expanding the currently particularly scarce airfreight capacity between Europe and Asia. At present, 14 flights a week with Boeing 777F wide-body freighters with a standard load capacity of around 103 tons operate between Frankfurt and the Chinese mainland. From Easter onwards, 35 weekly flights with Lufthansa passenger aircraft will be added exclusively for cargo transport.
Logistics Manager
MAY 12, 2020
DAMCO ’s ongoing investment in its Business Resilience Program is helping the freight forwarder to keep cargo moving through the Covid-19 supply chain disruption. The Program, developed over the last 18 months, prepares all staff for over 47 different scenarios, which could disrupt the supply chain, including a pandemic. DAMCO local and global teams communicate in real-time using a Business Resilience App developed for the program, which also stores information on the procedure, as well as provi
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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.
Airfreight Logistics
MAY 12, 2020
Every day, around the clock and across the globe, staff from Emirates SkyCargo are working hard to ensure that essential supplies are being flown to those who need them the most. So when the call came to deliver a special kind of essential commodity, the air cargo carrier rose to the occasion with an exclusive charter flight. Working in partnership with Agility, Emirates SkyCargo deployed a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on a unique mission to transport close to 50 tonnes of fresh hazelnut paste from
Camelot 3PL Software
MAY 12, 2020
This is Chapter 7 of 13 in our eBook on eCommerce Fulfillment for 3PL Warehouses. See the link below to download the full ebook. Packaging and Shipping is often the most critical step of an eCommerce Fulfillment operation. Any inefficiencies in ordering, batching, picking, pick aisle design, or replenishments will have a ripple effect that slows packaging.
Airfreight Logistics
MAY 12, 2020
SpiceJet operated its first-ever cargo freighter carrying around 16 tons of pharma essentials including medicines and other medical supplies from Hyderabad to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The airline deployed its Boeing 737 freighter aircraft for the assignment which took-off from Hyderabad at 10.30 AM IST and is scheduled to reach Ho Chi Minh City at 16.20 PM (local time).
MercuryGate
MAY 12, 2020
The importance of maintaining control over freight costs continues to increase as cargo theft appears to be on the rise again in 2020. However, TruckingInfo reported in 2018 that the incidence of cargo theft declined by 14%. The slight contractions in the prevalence of theft of cargo in 2018 are not a free pass to […]. The post Cargo Theft on The Rise: What to Look out For & How to Proactively Manage appeared first on MercuryGate International.
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
Globalior
MAY 12, 2020
What does pro forma mean? Pro form is a Latin phrase. It translate to “as a matter or sake of form”, which is a method used to calculate financial outcomes using assumptions and estimations. A pro forma document refers to a document that has been created to stand in for the actual document that may be ready at a later time. For example, a pro forma invoice may be available 5 weeks before and actual shipment, while the actual invoice may only be available 2 days before an actual shipm
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 12, 2020
Whilst unsold goods are piling up in warehouses as the coronavirus crisis cripples consumption, the apparent shortage of wooden pallets is forcing businesses to look for alternative solutions for storing and shipping their goods. According to Goplasticpallets.com, The Responsible Plastic Pallet Company, using nestable plastic pallets in racking could be one option.
247 Customs Broker
MAY 12, 2020
Before the U.S. detected its first known case of COVID-19, e-commerce was at best a growth opportunity and at worst, a thorn in the side… The post COVID-19 changed the stakes for e-commerce. Do fulfillment networks need to change too? appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
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