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Key Provisions to be Negotiated in a Construction Purchase Contract

SIPMM Professional Publications

Construction contracts are complicated documents that try to balance the needs of many different parties involved in a project. Contractors face much uncertainty when delivering on their contract responsibilities, so it is important to design contracts that are fair in allocating risk. While every clause in a construction contract is important to review, there are […].

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Are Your Marketing Materials Winning New Business?

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

This is the seventh in a series of blogs focused on getting the most from your marketing fulfillment program. It includes insights drawn from an Iron Mountain-sponsored Mighty Guide titled 8 Experts on Marketing Fulfillment. Our previous blog in this series discussed the importance of using a fulfillment vendor that can grow with your business. This post looks at how a good fulfillment program can actually help your company win new business and grow.

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Essential Stages of a Procurement Tender for the Services Sector

SIPMM Professional Publications

Tendering means a company or organization wishing to obtain goods or services will first specify requirements. Subsequently, it will open the bidding in a process known as Tendering. Interested companies can submit their proposals to the client within a finite deadline. The procurement team will evaluate the bids to decide which offer best suits its […].

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NYC increases truck tolls

Fleet Owner

Along with bridge tolls, congestion pricing could cost trucks $25 to drive south of 60th Street on Manhattan next year.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

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.

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Key Considerations for Sustainable Procurement

SIPMM Professional Publications

Sustainable procurement has been introduced to a public and private organization for decades and it has now become a “must have” key element to integrate in business strategy for company competitive advantages and sustainable development. The survey conducted by EcoVadis and HEC about the results attribute to Sustainable Procurement program showed 76% of the procurement […].

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Key Stages for Purchasing Heavy Equipment Parts

SIPMM Professional Publications

Practically there is no one-size-fits-all purchase process. Some organizations require a formal process to suit their complex environment, which is often the case in government or education. In those industries, vendors must comply with strict guidelines. Others, for enterprise businesses like heavy machinery parts, require a few key steps in an effort to manage budgets […].

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Increasing marijuana legalization and use raises concerns for trucking

Fleet Owner

With 31 states legalizing medical marijuana, 10 states plus DC legalizing recreational use, nationwide legalization in Canada (recreational use) and Mexico (medical use), marijuana-induced driving under the influence (DUI) is a growing safety concern.

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Key HACCP Methodology for Seafood Procurement

SIPMM Professional Publications

Moving into the 21st century where seafood sustainability become a key question for many environmentalists, humans are constantly struggling to seek a balance between the exponential growth in demand for food source and its sustainability. With the advance in technology and the internet where product information and business-to-consumer (B2C) platform can easily influence a buyer’s […].

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Who’s Responsible for Minding the Supply Chain?

Material Handling and Logistics

Talk is cheap, but most large companies are failing their supply chains when it comes to human rights issues.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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

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Six Effective Sourcing Techniques for Electronics Products

SIPMM Professional Publications

Nowadays, suppliers do not solely have an impact on reducing costs and improving products or services but are more involved in the product design and development process. Hence, selecting the right suppliers and composing the optimal supply base is one of the most challenging parts of strategic purchasing. Sourcing is a part of the purchasing […].

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SEC Issues Guidance on Board Diversity

Material Handling and Logistics

Disclosure standards scrutinized go beyond gender diversity to include other protected classes.

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Crucial Techniques to Control Construction Inventory

SIPMM Professional Publications

Time scheduling and coordination on construction projects are not just a matter of reputation but can be crucial to systems like an earthling, concrete laying and service. When schedules are not managed properly, budgets for manpower and overall project budgets can be greatly affected. Mismanaged projects not only cut into the company’s profit and reputation […].

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Coach your drivers to safety and success

Fleet Owner

A video safety program is the easiest way to prove innocence during collisions, citations and more, resulting in immediate savings for your fleet. However, the team at Decker Truck Line learned early on that the additional benefits gained from a comprehensive driver coaching program can lead to long-term growth and profitability.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

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.

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Vehicle Shipping Checklist: Do These 3 Things Before Shipping

Trans Global Auto Logistics

There are many instances in which having your car or truck shipped from one place to another makes more sense than driving it there yourself. You may be relocating to a foreign country. Your family might be moving cross country and need your second car to be there when you arrive. Or perhaps you purchased a vintage automobile at an auction and don’t want to risk any damages in transit.

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SEC charges former Roadrunner executives with accounting fraud

Fleet Owner

The Securities and Exchange Commission on April 3 charged the former CFO and two former employees of the publicly traded transportation company Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc.

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Reinventing the Supply Chain: A New Take on an Old Budgeting Technique

Material Handling and Logistics

Follow these four steps to adopting a zero-based mindset across your supply chain.

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Why Innovation is the Name of the Distribution Game in 2019

Stord

High consumer expectations, a storage shortage and disruptions from trade tensions are increasingly revealing the shortcomings of traditional distribution models. But these challenges bring opportunity: companies that seek innovative solutions that deliver greater agility, automation and intelligence will not just thrive, they’ll also gain a significant competitive advantage.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

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.

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Potential U.S.-Mexico border closing raises supply chain and logistics concerns

Logistics Management

Amid reports this week that the White House would consider allowing trucks to cross the United States-Mexico border, should President Trump go through with his pledge to close the border, in order to curb illegal immigration, various business concerns are making it clear that shutting down the border could have severe economic consequences.

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FleetPride acquires Patriot Truck and Trailer assets

Fleet Owner

FleetPride recently acquired the assets of Patriot Truck and Trailer in Texarkana AR.

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2019 Air Cargo Roundtable: Volumes and pricing gathering speed

Logistics Management

Air cargo demand lost momentum toward the end of 2018 in the face of weakening global trade, sagging consumer confidence and geopolitical headwinds. Still, demand grew by 3.5% compared to 2017—which was also a banner year.

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Redefining Logistics Management in a Digital World

Talking Logistics

According to the 2017 MHI Annual Industry Report , released in April 2017, 80 percent of executives surveyed believe that digital supply chain will be the predominant model within five years. Sixteen percent think the era of the digital supply chain is already here. In today’s global, fast-paced world it’s no longer a question of whether an organization should be using technology to manage its supply chain and transportation processes.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

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.

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[WHITE PAPER] The Importance of Inbound Logistics in Effective Freight Management

GlobalTranz

Fill out the Form Below to Get a Free Copy of the White Paper to Your Inbox! Cerasis is excited to announce the release of an all new, exclusive, & educational resource “The Importance of Inbound Logistics in Effective Freight Management” white paper! Fill out the form to get a free copy. The logistics industry.read More. The post [WHITE PAPER] The Importance of Inbound Logistics in Effective Freight Management appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Cloud Logistics: A Supply Chain Optimization Tool

Morai Logistics

In response to growing demands, experts consider cloud logistics as an optmization tool for the transportation supply chain industry in 2019. Technology is the source of continuous global economic and social change. In addition to improving our every day lives, it also enables industries to advance and optimize communications, operations, production and servicing.

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ATA launches advocacy campaign, calls on Congress to fund infrastructure

Logistics Management

With a sharp eye on furthering the infrastructure outlook in the United States and an objective of advocating for the next long-term surface transportation authorization, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) said this week it is rolling out a media an advocacy campaign focused on the “personal toll of the nation’s deteriorating infrastructure and the trucking industry’s demand that the federal government step up its investment into [U.S.] roads and bridges.

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In the service of free trade

Automotive Logistics

For decades, governments have used ‘free zones’ to encourage foreign direct investment and spur export activity. When designed well, these areas provide ‘plug-and-play’ office and warehouse facilities, labour access, as well as preferential regulatory conditions, including bonded, duty-free storage and income tax holidays. . Many of the most successful examples, such as Jebel Ali Port in Dubai, Singapore and Shanghai, are also integrated into logistics networks and industrial clusters. .

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

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

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Next-Generation Data Capture Emerges

Logistics Management

New types of “edge” technologies promise new options for real-time location insights. Learn how these emerging forms of data capture might supplement traditional AIDC as well as the importance of software platforms, analytics and applications that take advantage of real-time location data.

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Vehicle Shipping Checklist: Do These 3 Things Before Shipping

Trans Global Auto Logistics

There are many instances in which having your car or truck shipped from one place to another makes more sense than driving it there yourself. You may be relocating to a foreign country. Your family might be moving cross country and need your second car to be there when you arrive. Or perhaps you purchased a vintage automobile at an auction and don’t want to risk any damages in transit.

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The Trucking Industry Is Pushing for New Supply Chain Costing Methods

United World Transporation

There’s an ongoing bone of contention which exists in the supply chain, as the trucking industry consistently feels undervalued and underappreciated by shippers, who largely view trucks, fleets, and drivers as interchangeable. Although freight rates are set to rise this year, which makes it easier for companies to increase driver pay, truckers still found many shippers were using so-called “Neanderthal practices” when it came to logging, despite the existence of electronic logging devices (ELDs)