Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 15, 2018
The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and retailers are jostling into position to take advantage of a growing economy and increased consumer confidence. With the uncertainty surrounding trade wars and tariffs, increasing sales is one way to mitigate the potential negative impact on a company’s bottom line and reassure investors that you can weather the storm.
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Blockchain is a decentralized, distributed digital ledger that cannot be altered retroactively. It could change the transportation industry.
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Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Abercrombie & Fitch has struggled. Investments in supply chain agility and omnichannel are a key part of their turnaround strategy. Investing in supply chain speed and efficiency includes improving forecasting in the hard to forecast fashion industry. But they also seek to improve efficiency by “leveraging data analytics to offer the right product at the right time and the right price.”.
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Unmanned aircraft can help with package deliveries, yard and depot surveillance, traffic management, and more. How are drones being used and tested today, and what does it mean for delivery drivers?
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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.
SIPMM Professional Publications
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Global sourcing is the practice of sourcing from the global market for goods and services across geopolitical boundaries. Global sourcing is often designed to deliver products or services using global efficiencies. These efficiencies include low-cost skilled labour, low-cost raw materials and other economic factors such as tax breaks and low trade tariffs.
Logistics Brief brings together the best content for Logistics and Warehousing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
SIPMM Professional Publications
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) is the critical approach used for engaging with suppliers on a level that reflects the priorities of the customer organization and how best these needs can be achieved. The products and services procured are incredibly influential in how the organizations view and interact with each other. This differentiation process enables us […].
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 15, 2018
The value of overall sales rose 0.1% for a second month, compared with the median forecast of economists for a 0.6% gain. U.S. retail sales rose less than forecast in September, as a broad-based increase was overshadowed by a drop in restaurant receipts that may reflect the impact of Hurricane Florence. The value of overall sales rose 0.1% for a second month, compared with the median forecast of economists for a 0.6% gain, Commerce Department figures showed on Oct. 15.
SIPMM Professional Publications
OCTOBER 15, 2018
The importance of negotiation in business deals cannot be understated. Successful negotiation involves good interpersonal and communication skills and used together to bring the desired result. In fact, negotiation is one of the main qualities employers look for when recruiting staff nowadays. This is because a good negotiator can close the best deals, leading to […].
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 15, 2018
First-class lubricant products begin with better base oils, which serve as the crucial foundation of a fluid’s formulation.
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
OCTOBER 15, 2018
POLA reported that total volume for the month, at 801,264 TEU (twenty-foot equivalents) saw a 4.9% annual gain, marking the best September volume output for in its 111 years of operation. POLB handled 701,204 TEU in September, which was essentially flat on an annual basis, with a 0.1% decline.
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 15, 2018
The company plans to exceed its $3,750 donation from last year.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 15, 2018
In many business circles, the phrase, “you get what you paid for,” can often speak volumes. Based on research recently published by global express delivery and logistics services provider DHL, that sentiment carries a lot of weight.
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 15, 2018
National Carriers, Inc. names Drivers of the Month for June, July, and August.
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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
OCTOBER 15, 2018
United States retail sales for the month of September posted slight sequential gains, the annual gains coming in higher, according to data issued today by the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation (NRF).
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Construction spending increased 0.1% from July to August and 5.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 15, 2018
With the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate now having been in effect for the better part of a year, there have since been various impacts from the mandate on shippers supply chain and logistics strategies, as well as having an effect on emerging time constraints on shipping lanes rather than a loss of truck drivers. Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman talked to Brian Hodgson, about the ELD impact on shippers' operations, as well as ways in which the ELD mandate has actually
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Toyota Forklifts has introduced three new order pickers which feature optional Lift Logic Speed and Height Control System
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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 Management
OCTOBER 15, 2018
With the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate now having been in effect for the better part of a year, there have since been various impacts from the mandate on shippers supply chain and logistics strategies, as well as having an effect on emerging time constraints on shipping lanes rather than a loss of truck drivers.
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 15, 2018
The world has entered the era of e-commerce, and companies around the globe are struggling to keep up with the trend. Innovative last-mile delivery options have been created, such as concierge services, the app, Doorman, Amazon Key and more. For shippers, the best way to handle the e-commerce logistics surge lies in e-commerce freight consolidation and deconsolidation.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 15, 2018
The more quickly you issue an accurate invoice, the more quickly you get paid. But getting paid sooner is only a small part of what eInvoicing delivers to your company.
Logistics Manager
OCTOBER 15, 2018
The world’s second-largest shipping line and a leader in transportation and logistics, the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) recently announced the launch of their new freight rail service to connect agricultural producers in Spain and other exporters to international markets. The creation of this new service will result in improved links between Seville and Cordoba (Spain) and destinations in the Mediterranean, the Middle East and the Far East.
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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.
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Industrial property specialists at Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) are predicting more demand for warehouse space post-Brexit and a potential economic and employment boost for the South of England. Jerry Vigus, Director – Capital Markets and Industrial & Logistics at LSH, said that proximity to the ports of Southampton and Portsmouth could give commercial advantage to trading businesses and could result in increased uptake of warehousing space.
247 Customs Broker
OCTOBER 15, 2018
By Mark Morley ·. October 15, 2018. eInvoicing has been around for many years. Research consistently shows that it delivers impressive cost savings and business efficiency benefits to companies that use it. So why aren’t all invoices eInvoices? If your company isn’t enjoying the convenience of electronic eInvoicing, this book aims to help change that.
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Investec’s Andrew Woodward (above) believes that while UK businesses need to be mindful of the bigger picture and take steps to protect themselves from risks such as FX and importing tariffs, leaders must continue to focus on the specifics of their particular businesses. “The materials handling industry is a good bellwether for the economy and in particular the confidence at any given time due to the fact it covers so many sectors from manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, wholesaling, retai
247 Customs Broker
OCTOBER 15, 2018
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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
Airfreight Logistics
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Jeddah-based Saudia Cargo recently unveiled their latest service ‘Fly Express’. This new product will offer high priority express delivery for urgent international shipments. The new service provides Saudi Airlines Cargo customers high priority status for shipments that can be accepted up to 3 hours prior to the scheduled time of departure, coupled with speedy handling procedures at the arrival destination.
247 Customs Broker
OCTOBER 15, 2018
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Airfreight Logistics
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Russian-based Volga-Dnepr Airlines , specialists in providing air charter services recently delivered vital water purification systems and generators to Indonesia to support the international humanitarian mission after the earthquake and tsunami that hit Sulawesi Island in late September 2018. Requested by the Crisis Centre of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the critical flight was carried out by one of Volga-Dnepr Airlines’ modernized IL-76TD-90VD freighter aircraft from Châlon Vatry Ai
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