Supply Chain and Logistics
JANUARY 29, 2018
I saw this thanks to . It makes the point that use of a good ELD in trucks forces everyone– the firm, the trucker, support staff, and customers to focus on hitting the marks for serving the truck supply chain.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 29, 2018
Editor’s Note: This is a guest blog from our friend Jake Rheude, Director of Marketing, with Red Stag Fulfillment. $700 billion – that’s the value of the trucking transportation industry. The impressive figure shouldn’t be all that surprising, though, given that the transport of goods reaches nearly every corner of the economic landscape in the United States.
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DC Velocity
JANUARY 29, 2018
Bubble Wrap ballot options include four patterns: Toy box, veggie patch, fresh leaves, and awareness ribbon. Contest ends February 5.
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 29, 2018
Amazon will oversee pickup of packages from warehouses of third-party merchants selling goods on Amazon.com and the delivery to customers’ homes, work that is now often handled by UPS and FedEx.
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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?
DC Velocity
JANUARY 29, 2018
Three-story Brooklyn project seen as vanguard of new era in industrial development.
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Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 29, 2018
Mike Guilfoyle of ARC has been doing some interesting writing on predictive analytics. One of the terms he uses is the “citizen data scientist.” I like the concept, and will explain Mike’s thinking in this article. But let me provide a little context first. It would be easy for a supply chain executive, or any business manager, to ask what is the difference between “predictive analytics” and “forecasting.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 29, 2018
Like many of us, I’ve been highly interested in the industry’s reaction to the federal electronic Iogging device (ELD) mandate after it went into effect. Have carriers been prepared, or are some of them still stalling or unclear on the requirements?
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 29, 2018
Research finds the glass ceiling persists because both employers and female employees miss opportunities for change.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 29, 2018
North America’s largest advanced transportation technology and clean fleet event to focus on connected vehicle technologies, fuel efficiency strategies, drivetrain electrification and the increased use of alternative fuels.
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Talking Logistics
JANUARY 29, 2018
The 2018 supply chain conference season kicked off for me last week. I gave a keynote presentation on emerging technologies (drones, driverless trucks, 3D printing, blockchain, etc.) at the SMC3 Jump Start 2018 conference in Atlanta, GA. Unlike most industry conferences, which are crammed like sardines into the month of May, this one is always in January and it spotlights the trends and topics that are top of mind for supply chain and logistics executives heading into the new year.
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 29, 2018
Projects include a major electrical transmission line bringing wind power to the middle of the country, and an underground pipeline transporting fresh water to the parched southwest.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 29, 2018
Electronic logging devices can save fleets money and pay for themselves, if used correctly.
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 29, 2018
These workers fail when it comes to safe forklift operations.
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
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 29, 2018
Though they fell 5% in 2017 year-over-year, the firm expects sticker prices for used trucks to jump in the second half of 2018.
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 29, 2018
Orbis Corp. has introduced a new series to its BulkPak product line, HDMP4845, which is designed to offer maximum packout to eliminate wasted truck space, reduce freight costs and improve throughput.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 29, 2018
A Bloomberg indicated that Amazon has expanded the Seller Flex service, which Amazon has renamed to FBA Onsite. The report explained that along with changing the name of the offering, Amazon is recruiting more sellers and telling merchants they can keep goods in their own warehouses, as in the past merchants had to send goods to Amazon facilities and then pay extra fees to participate in FBA Onsite, as well as Amazon’s household goods fulfillment service called Subscribe and Save that offers dis
Brighter Logistics
JANUARY 29, 2018
No matter what size your business is if you are selling a product, it is likely that you spend a good amount of time worrying about shipping, instead of worrying about what is really important, growing your business. Using a freight broker, and 3PL (third party logistics), is having a strategic partner in your business … Continue reading "Freight Brokers and Strategic Partners for Business Growth".
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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
JANUARY 29, 2018
When sizing up the state of the industrial real estate market, which has been moving in the right direction for an extended period and spurred on in large due to e-commerce activity, the sector’s future continues to look bright in 2018, according to research issued today by industrial real estate firm CBRE.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 29, 2018
CFI and Smith Transport select new presidents.
Logistics Manager
JANUARY 29, 2018
A new state of the art food and beverage innovation center built by DKSH has recently opened in Bangkok, Thailand. The upgrade and expansion by DKSH will help to strengthen the innovation services it offers to its clients and partners in the bakery, dairy, confectionery, beverage, nutritional supplements and processed food segments. This new innovation center will focus on the development of food and beverage formulations while providing professional and experienced technical assistance to its b
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 29, 2018
New aerodynamic improvements make it 9% “slipperier” than previous model, OEM says.
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,
Logistics Manager
JANUARY 29, 2018
The CMA CGM Group has announced the arrival of its new flagship and world’s biggest containership flying the French flag with a capacity of 20,600 TEUs: CMA CGM ANTOINE DE SAINT EXUPERY. The technological-advanced ship benefits from the best technologies: a Becker Twisted Fin allowing to improve the propeller’s performance, helping to reduce significantly the energy expenditure for a 4% reduction in CO2 emissions; a new-generation engine that significantly reduces oil consumption (-25%) and fuel
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 29, 2018
The list of old-line retailers that are struggling to survive, or have already given up the ghost, seems to get longer every day: Sears Holdings , J.C. Penney , Macy’s , J. Crew , The Limited , Radio Shack , Payless ShoeSource and Neiman Marcus , to name but a few. All have set up e-commerce operations to supplement their physical stores, but they can’t manage to get traction against the Amazon juggernaut.
Logistics Manager
JANUARY 29, 2018
The installation of the J Marine NeCST vessel navigation support system by the NYK Group at the company’s crisis management center will vastly improve the efficiency of operations throughout their head office in Tokyo, Japan. The J Marine NeCST (pronounced ‘Next’) is a system that will enable the company to manage, digitize and share a whole host of operational information to the NYK management teams.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 29, 2018
Sales and marketing do not happen in a vacuum.
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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
JANUARY 29, 2018
Qatar Airways’ first direct non-stop flight to Pattaya recently touched down at U-Tapao Rayong Pattaya International Airport, marking the airline’s fifth destination to Thailand. Flight QR828 touched down at U-Tapao Rayong Pattaya International Airport just after 06:30am and was welcomed with a traditional water cannon salute. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr.
The LoadStar
JANUARY 29, 2018
DHL-owned UK Mail is facing legal action after allegedly “forcing” some 6,000 of its drivers to accept a £2,000 pay cut or lose their jobs. The GMB union said drivers at 55 sites across the country were being “marched” into offices and told to sign the new contracts or “their services would no longer be required”. National officer for the GMB Mick Rix told The Loadstar the new contracts affected around 6,000.
Airfreight Logistics
JANUARY 29, 2018
Egypt Air recently awarded a new contract for cargo and mail handling to Worldwide Flight Services ( WFS ) in Amsterdam and Brussels, continuing its long-standing relationship with WFS at each airport. The new contract will be in place for three years and will start in March 2018. WFS will be responsible for the handling of all cargo and mail for Egypt Air’s Boeing 737-800, which operates on a daily schedule from Amsterdam to Cairo.
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