SIPMM Professional Publications
APRIL 8, 2019
When it comes to warehouse safety there are many benefits that are often overlooked. Safety procedures are frequently disregarded in a variety of workplaces due to insufficient time, inadequate resources or an opportunity to cut corners in an attempt to save money. However, when safety procedures are soundly implemented there are major benefits such as […].
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 8, 2019
The jobs of nearly 1 million American manufacturing workers are related directly to exports to Mexico, and those jobs would be immediately at risk should the border close.
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Fleet Owner
APRIL 8, 2019
Commercial vehicles entering the United States from Mexico have encountered excessive wait times as more border agents are shifted to immigration duties. On March 27, U.S.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 8, 2019
In March, Infor had a customer event at their headquarters called “The Journey to an Autonomous Supply Chain.” “Autonomy” is their goal, but right now their GT Nexus product, recently renamed Infor Nexus, supports an orchestrated supply chain. If you look at the definition of orchestrated, you will see the word “arrangement.” And when the term orchestrated is applied to a music score, the arrangement is quite intricate.
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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.
Fleet Owner
APRIL 8, 2019
Kenworth recently presented the 200,000 PACCAR MX engine produced for the North American market to UPS. The milestone engine was a MX-13 rated at 455 hp and 1,650 lb-ft of torque.
Logistics Brief brings together the best content for Logistics and Warehousing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Fleet Owner
APRIL 8, 2019
Join us for this exclusive webinar, sponsored by LYTX, on April 23, 2019 at 2 PM ET!
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
APRIL 8, 2019
Digitization is one of the most important business trends of recent years, but how exactly can digital transformation improve your business? If you’ve been running a business anywhere in the world over the last few years, you’ll have undoubtedly heard multiple references to digital transformation. You may already have begun to digitize aspects of your enterprise. […].
Talking Logistics
APRIL 8, 2019
New Low-Sulfur Fuel Mandate in Ocean Shipping. In a recent Talking Logistics guest commentary , Mollie Bailey from Transplace writes, “On January 1, 2020, a new global regulation will be put into effect in the effort to reduce air pollution from container ships. Currently, most vessels can use bunker fuel (the maritime fuel that runs large container ships) with up to 3.5% sulfur content outside current emission control areas, or ECAs — but the new global sulfur cap will become 0.5% in 2020, per
Trans Global Auto Logistics
APRIL 8, 2019
Shipping a car overseas isn’t something most of us do very often or ever, so when the occasion arises you’re likely to have some questions. If you search for the answers, you’ll have to sift through a good amount of misinformation to find them. The unfortunate truth is that some stubborn myths have developed around the process because it’s so often misunderstood.
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
APRIL 8, 2019
DHL Supply Chain, a subsidiary of Deutsche Post DHL Group, formally announced a $100 million capital outlay to build a Dorchester, County South Carolina-based distribution and warehouse park. Company officials said that this facility is expected to create around 450 jobs and its first phase is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2020.
Fleet Owner
APRIL 8, 2019
Join us for this exclusive webinar, sponsored by LYTX, on April 23, 2019 at 2 PM ET!
Logistics Management
APRIL 8, 2019
The importance, and emergence, of data management and analytics within supply chain management continues to be on an upswing, and for good reason. One being it helps shippers streamline key operational processes, like asset tracking and inventory management, among others. For global brewer Anheuser Busch (AB), diving into data helped to identify areas of its supply chain operations it viewed as wasteful and under performing and subsequently make inroads for things like pricing and forecasting.
GlobalTranz
APRIL 8, 2019
Missed inbound freight pickups have a disastrous impact on the profitability of your business. While shippers often focus on outbound logistics, shippers must not overlook the importance of inbound logistics in reducing costs and achieving full freight visibility. Unfortunately, inbound logistics takes a backseat to outbound logistics, but since most companies operate as resellers of.read More.
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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 Management
APRIL 8, 2019
APQC and Supply Chain Management Review collected information in March 2019 from 200 supply chain professionals about the use and planned adoption of blockchain in supply chains around the world.
Logistics Management
APRIL 8, 2019
A combination of previously planned tariff hikes remaining in a holding pattern and the pending summer season coming equals an expected gain in United States retail container volumes according to the Port Tracker report, which was released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and maritime consultancy Hackett Associates.
Trans Global Auto Logistics
APRIL 8, 2019
Shipping a car overseas isn’t something most of us do very often or ever, so when the occasion arises you’re likely to have some questions. If you search for the answers, you’ll have to sift through a good amount of misinformation to find them. The unfortunate truth is that some stubborn myths have developed around the process because it’s so often misunderstood.
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,
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 8, 2019
Court decision puts management on the spot to stop hurtful rumors or face the consequences.
MTS Logistics
APRIL 8, 2019
In the wake of a volatile year, shippers face another contract year vulnerable to market disruptions from all sides, whether from government, labor, or mother nature. The impact of anticipated factors, such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) 2020 initiative, and the full implementation of regulations to reduce sulfur oxide emissions, are not entirely measured yet.
Logistics Management
APRIL 8, 2019
The NextGen Supply Chain Conference is a can't miss for anyone with a leadership stake in the future of the supply chain.
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Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.
Trans Global Auto Logistics
APRIL 8, 2019
Shipping a car overseas isn’t something most of us do very often or ever, so when the occasion arises you’re likely to have some questions. If you search for the answers, you’ll have to sift through a good amount of misinformation to find them. The unfortunate truth is that some stubborn myths have developed around the process because it’s so often misunderstood.
WorkWave
APRIL 8, 2019
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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
APRIL 8, 2019
One of the same. The purchase of logistic solutions is one of the most important necessity in today’s companies. They are different types of services with several complications to be evaluated and mostly what we need is the reassurance of being on time. So, from the procurement view, to evaluate the perfect medium point between cost and quality can be sometimes a little tricky in my experience.
Truck News
APRIL 8, 2019
So far we have talked about setting your retention and recruiting efforts up for success.
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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.
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
APRIL 8, 2019
One of the biggest challenges for companies is finding a balance between the quality of their products and the cost of producing them, so in a globalized world like the current one, a vital question is launched: offshoring or outsourcing? The answer could be “it depends on the needs of the company” With the facilities for international trade that exist today and the specialization of the companies in particular activities many companies have decided to offshore and outsource as their
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 8, 2019
German electronics specialist Würth Elektronik eiSos is to double its capacity by extending its existing plant at Würth. Once again, it will do so with the help of TGW, who built an automated logistics centre at the company’s Waldenburg headquarters which went into operation in 2016. Now another order has been signed: By February 2020, TGW will double the capacity of the existing intralogistics system.
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
APRIL 8, 2019
After last Friday’s class, I started researching transport management systems and it was a surprise to discover that both logistics operations and transport are responsible for 25% of Co2 emissions in Spain. That is why I have decided to write about this and some keys to make Spanish logistics a more sustainable activity: Lean & Green: companies adhering to this code must commit themselves to reducing their emissions of greenhouse gases, at least 20% within a maximum period of 5 years.
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