Cyzerg
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Although the term cloud computing has recently spread like wildfire, many people are still left wondering, what really is the cloud? Here’s a quick breakdown of common cloud terminology to help you better understand how your logistics business might use the cloud.
Commercial Carrier Journal
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
One of the most important things you can do to ensure a smooth interaction during a roadside inspection is to have a good preventive maintenance program.
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Truck News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
You’ve heard it since you were a kid: “Eat more vegetables and fruit!” Now, how often do you think you hit the recommended amount of fruits and veggies, which is 7-10 servings per day? For most of you, it’s probably not very often, if ever. Fruits and vegetables are truly the backbone of our diet […].
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Thoughts on social media, bias and a pro tip from a marketer for the meme sharers among you. Ask yourself, "Is it worth it to share it? From your perspective in history, are you so sure you’re right?".
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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.
ShipLilly
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Søren Skou, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Maersk, anticipates all containers may end up using digital technologies to improve their modalities for engaging with shippers. This is likely to be in the form of instant rate quotations that are done online. This need for faster processing is especially needed among the top lines in Europe. The shift towards instant quoting.
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MTS Logistics
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
While tank containers are known for transporting liquid products, ISO tank containers are built based on ISO standards (International Organization for Standardization) and are designed to carry liquids in bulk, both hazardous and non-hazardous. These containers are made of stainless steel and are surrounded by various types of protective layers. Based on the cargo type, different skins can be used.
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Chicago-based FourKites, a provider of real-time tracking and visibility solutions across transportation modes and digital platforms, recently announced it has rolled out a new multimodal purchase order (PO) tracking for all freight in the FourKites system. The company said that this offering provides shippers, carriers, and receivers with the “power, flexibility and granularity to track the full lifecycle of shipments using their associated PO numbers,” adding that PO tracking greatly simplifie
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Ford has started production of the all-new F-150 at the Ford Rouge Center and has confirmed the construction of the new Rouge Electric Vehicle Center where it will build the all-electric F-150 by mid-2022. The new manufacturing center at the Michigan-based Rouge Center, once complete, will add 300 jobs and is part of a $700 […]. The post Ford Confirms Construction of the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center appeared first on NGT News.
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Rail carloads—at 214,142—fell 15.2% annually, and intermodal containers and trailers—at 260,643—fell 5%.
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
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Black & Veatch says Paul Stith, director of the company’s global transportation initiatives, has been named to the board of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE), a nonprofit organization dedicated to doubling the freight efficiency of North American goods movement. The transportation industry is one the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, but […].
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
One tradition that will continue this year regardless of the pandemic is the release of the “Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation Trends,” a study that Logistics Management refers to as “The Masters of Logistics.
Logistics Manager
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Ocean Network Express (ONE) is pleased to announce a new service connecting Japan and China to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The new Japan – China – Vietnam (JCV) service has been developed to further enhance ONE’s Inter Asia Network. It will be the first direct service from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh and will increase the frequency of sailings between Japanese ports and Vietnam.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Have the U.S. and China progressed from a trade war to a cold war?
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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 Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
After the initial shock to the European market due to the Coronavirus, the Teleroute Freight Exchange, that together with 123Cargo and Wtransnet form one of the largest European transport collaboration networks, confirms the return of activity with a notable upturn in the number of freight offers in recent weeks, placing the activity at pre-coronavirus level and even higher in the last weeks of July, exhibiting none of the typical seasonal slowdown.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Suburban Propane Partners L.P., a nationwide distributor of propane, fuel oil, and related products and services, says it is purchasing a 39% stake in Oberon Fuels Inc. based in San Diego, Calif. Oberon, a development-stage producer of low carbon, renewable dimethyl ether (rDME) transportation fuel, has been focused on the research and development of a […].
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Global logistics provider Kuehne+Nagel has put eight new Volvo FH Globetrotter LNG (Liquified Natural Gas) tractor units into 24/7 operation on two major contracts with Whitbread and Costa, as part of a drive to reduce emissions and improve the sustainability of its transport operations. Their arrival marks the first Volvos to enter service in Kuehne+Nagel’s UK fleet, following the firm’s participation in the Innovate UK-funded ‘Dedicated to Gas’ project.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Vecna Robotics’ Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) have helped leading global supply chain operator, GEODIS, improve put-away productivity by 30%. The company was proactively looking for ways to enhance their material handling processes in distribution centers when in the fall of 2019, they began researching solutions to make jobs safer while increasing efficiency and throughput.
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Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
With the ‘ONE’, Agilox’s ultralight, high-efficiency forklift product line, the company attempts to reshape the concept of AGVs. The fleets operate without a central control system, meaning the vehicles navigate the production facility or warehouse in a truly autonomous fashion. The exceptionally compact Agilox IGVs organize their routes according to the decentralized principles of swarm intelligence, making them much more flexible than traditional AGVs.
WorkWave
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Time To Read: 3 minutes. SaaS software provider for field service businesses recognized as a top NJ workplace. Holmdel, N.J., – (September 18, 2020) – WorkWave , a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions that support every stage of a service business’s life cycle, is pleased to announce it has been named a 2020 NJBIZ Best Place to Work in New Jersey for the eighth year.
World Food Programme Logistics
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
In Part II of the coronavirus diaries, WFP staff member Kakoli Chakravarty recounts her experience with COVID-19 and what it took for her to recover. Kakoli conducting a courtyard meeting in Gowainghat Upazila of Sylhet, discussing benefits of education and economic empowerment When the COVID-19 pandemic reached Bangladesh, WFP staff member Kakoli Chakravarty did not think she’d be one of the 330,000 plus people in the country that would come down with the virus.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented disruption to drug development.
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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.
247 Customs Broker
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Trucking news and briefs for Friday, Sept. 18, 2020: Border Patrol agents found 229 packages of narcotics inside boulders on a shipment at the Tecate,… The post Trucker busted with $3.9M in drugs hidden in shipment of boulders appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Over the last six-plus months, the coronavirus pandemic has changed virtually every aspect of our lives. We have dealt with the health implications of COVID as well as economic hardships, the closing of schools and businesses, delays and changes to our daily schedules, and a pivot in how many of us work, just to name a few. Outside of the core components of our lives, there have also been interruptions to the luxuries that we […].
247 Customs Broker
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Investor appetite for logistics space continues unabated with a reported £66 million off-market sale of a 1 million sq ft warehouse let internet giant Amazon… The post Biggest ever warehouse sale in Scotland tops £66 million appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Odyssey Logistics
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Dear Valued Customer, The official start of Keep From Freezing (KFF) service is to begin with the northbound sailing on Friday, October 2, 2020. If you have any questions, please contact your Transportation Consultant or Customer Service at (800) 642-6664. We thank you for your business! American Fast Freight, Inc. A Subsidiary of Odyssey Logistics.
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
247 Customs Broker
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
This is Patent Pending. Supply chain-related patent applications are published every day and this is where we’ll talk about the ones that could have the… The post Patent Pending: Automating goods-to-person picking from warehouse floor to ceiling appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
In an alternate universe, one without COVID-19, I would be writing today about our Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure cycling team and the JDRF Ride to Cure we did last weekend in Saratoga Springs, NY. But in this universe, there was no JDRF ride last weekend; it was reimagined due to the pandemic. The reimagined. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 18, 2020).
247 Customs Broker
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
The I’s have it at IntraLogisteX 2020 with a host of exhibitors and conference speakers set to inform, innovate and invigorate your intralogistics infrastructure at the… The post IntraLogisteX set to showcase intralogistics innovation appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
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