Thu.Jan 16, 2020

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Truckload Tactics for 2020: Balance Strategy to Control Cost

Talking Logistics

Truckload rates and capacity should not create concerns for shippers managing a proper procurement strategy during the first half of 2020. However, pending legislation and rising fuel costs, as well as unpredictable economic and climate trends create challenges to a shippers’ ability to control cost. Emerging brokerage offerings can add confusion to these market complexities.

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Pulling Onto The Shoulder – What to Do and How to Get Back into Traffic

United World Transporation

Day after day, truck drivers put themselves at risk on the road. There are still many skills that commercial truck drivers learn when first getting their license. These skills are key to not forget as they clock their miles on the freeways. Key skills to know are the proper pull-over procedure and how to effectively and safely get back up to highway speed and merge back into traffic.

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Freight Claims Management: A Guide to Mitigate, File & Resolve

MercuryGate

The post Freight Claims Management: A Guide to Mitigate, File & Resolve appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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The Rise of Blockchain in Seafood Traceability

Supply Chain Brain

The seafood industry is plagued by poor management, malpractices and the inability to track product from origin to consumption.

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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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The Self-Healing Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

A "self-healing" supply chain needs to be based on a robust supply chain digital twin model that is updated with near real-time alerts. The post The Self-Healing Supply Chain appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Port of Los Angeles outlines ambitious goals for 2020

Logistics Management

When Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka delivered the fifth annual “State of the Port” address this week, he highlighted the port’s recent work, investments and plans for 2020 and the new decade. But he also issued a cautionary note on the impact trade frictions had on container throughput this past year.

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Dominion Energy Moves Forward with Electric School Bus Program

NGT News

Electric school buses will soon be on the roads in Virginia as Dominion Energy moves forward with the nation’s largest electric school bus deployment. Phase one will bring 50 electric school buses to 16 localities within Dominion Energy’s Virginia service area by the end of 2020. In December 2019, the company selected Thomas Built Buses […].

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U.S.-bound shipments fall again to finish 2019, reports Panjiva

Logistics Management

December shipments—at 969,53—were off 8.5% annually and fell for the fourth consecutive month, and were down more than November’s 4.2% annual decline. For calendar year 2019, total shipments—at 12,243,739—slipped 1.0% compared to 2018, marking its worst annual output going back to 2009.

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What Is Less-Than-Truckload Customer Specific Pricing?

Trinity Logistics

Customer specific pricing (CSP) is one approach that third-party logistics (3PL) brokers use in the Less-than-truckload (LTL) industry to pursue, secure, and operate LTL business. CSP refers to the negotiating and publishing of customer specific pricing programs with LTL carriers for a specific LTL shipper. This is in contrast to using generic or blanket pricing agreements with carriers to move LTL freight.

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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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Retail sales post December gains to wrap up 2020, according to Commerce and NRF

Logistics Management

Commerce reported that December retail sales, at $529.6 billion, were up 0.3% over November and up 5.8% annually. NRF reported that December retail sales were up 0.5% from November to December on a seasonally adjusted basis and up 2.1% on an unadjusted basis rose 6.7% annually.

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Geotab Launches New Tools to Help Fleets Go Electric

NGT News

Geotab, a provider of IoT and connected transportation analytics, has launched its Electric Vehicle Suitability Assessment (EVSA) and EV Battery Degradation tools. Specifically designed to enable fleets to go electric, the EVSA helps fleet managers determine electric vehicle suitability by analyzing their existing telematics data and creating an electrification recommendation based on each vehicle’s distinctive […].

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XPO Logistics is vetting strategic alternatives through spin off or sale of some business units

Logistics Management

XPO said that its board of directors has authorized a review of strategic alternatives, which includes the possible sale or spin-off of one or more of its business units. And it added that there is “no assurance of any specific outcome” and there is no specific timetable for the completion of the review process or which, if any, of its business units would be sold or spun off.

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The Digital Transformation Journey: Part One – Getting Started

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Smart technology is everywhere these days. You are probably surrounded by advanced consumer technology right now. For example, you may be reading this article on your smartphone, or perhaps you are wearing a smartwatch that’s monitoring your heart rate and other vital signs. You can hop in your car and ask your voice assistant for directions to the […].

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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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To the Point of No Returns: How Shippers Can Optimize Returns Operations and Combat Costs

Logistics Management

Learn how companies are evaluating the right way to execute returns by leveraging data analytics to combat and reduce inefficiencies and cost.

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Freightplus Thailand Rebrands to FPT Global

Logistics Manager

Freightplus Thailand recently decided to rebrand the company to FPT Global, effective January 2020. Reasons behind this rebranding came from the continued growth they have experienced in the region throughout 2019, along with the creation of their new renewables division and the opening of their new Vietnam office. The name change is also part of the company’s strategy targeted to emphasize the strength of their capabilities, growth, and their commitment as FPT Global expands into new regions an

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External Calibration Procedure for Analytical Balances and Scales

Quality Scales Unlimited

Updated January 2020. Industry standards such as ISO 9000, give their vote of approval to external certified calibration mass for the calibration of balances and scales. Even though many balances that include internal motorized calibration are available in the market, they can be extremely costly, and will still need external calibration for ISO certification.

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I don’t want my children to be talking to WFP in 25 years

World Food Programme Logistics

“I don’t want my children to be talking to WFP in 25 years” How food and cash from the European Union provide life-saving regular support to Somali refugees in Ethiopia until they can get back on track Hinda and Sumaya. Photo: WFP/Edward Johnson Hinda was born in eastern Ethiopia 25 years ago to Somali parents. Violence in Somalia prompted them to seek shelter across the border.

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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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ONE Unveils New South Korea to North Vietnam Service

Logistics Manager

Ocean Network Express (ONE) recently announced details of their new Korea Haiphong Express (KHX) service. Connecting North Vietnam, South Korea and South China, the new KHX service offers improved service coverage and comprehensive port connections for ONE’s valued customers. The KHX service, which will be the first within ONE’s network to call Incheon and scheduled to begin from January 2020, will provide shippers direct and fast coverage from North Vietnam to South Korea and South China to Inc

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Qatar Airways Sponsors Generation Amazing Youth Festival

Airfreight Logistics

Qatar Airways was an Official Airline Partner of the Generation Amazing Youth Festival held in Qatar, December 2019. The airline flew the youth ambassadors from all over the world to take part in the inaugural event. Generation Amazing aims to inspire a generation of young leaders from Qatar and around the globe to make a difference in their communities.

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How Morris-Jenkins is Reaching Their Full Business Potential

WorkWave

Time To Read: 2 minutes. Morris-Jenkins , founded in 1958 by Luther Morris with just a pick-up truck and a tool shed, is now one of the largest providers of air conditioning, heating, and plumbing services in the nation. In the past 62 years, the company has seen major growth, including several new office locations and a complete brand makeover. Through all of these changes, they still maintain their small town approach and live by the core values established by the current owner, Dewey Jenkins,

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UPS Expands International Express Services to New Markets

Airfreight Logistics

UPS recently announced an expansion across 40 countries of their UPS Worldwide Express and UPS Express Plus, which is part of the UPS international suite of shipping services that guarantees time- and day-definite delivery for urgent shipments. UPS express services are now available to businesses across 140 countries and territories, reaching the top 20 countries by GDP with morning delivery.

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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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Top Small Business Shipping Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

Freight Center

There’s a lot to keep track of when managing a small business. It’s easy to overlook something in your shipping protocol or make a mistake in the logistics process. But these mistakes can be costly and negatively impact budgets and relationships with clients. Understanding and recognizing some of the most common small business shipping mistakes can help you avoid them and optimize your supply chain.

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IATA Forecasts Profit Growth In 2020

Airfreight Logistics

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasted that the global airline industry will produce a net profit of USD 29.3 billion in 2020, improved over a net profit of USD 25.9 billion expected in 2019 (revised downward from a USD 28 billion forecasted in the past June). If achieved, 2020 will mark the industry’s 11 th consecutive year in the black.

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UD Trucks Trials Japan’s First Autonomous Heavy-Duty Trucks on Public Roads

Logistics Manager

UD Trucks, Nippon Express and Hokkaido agriculture cooperative Hokuren, recently demonstrated the use of advanced autonomous driving technology in the handling of farm produce at one of Hokkaido’s leading agriculture processing facilities, an important initiative that can help address a shortage of truck drivers as the country’s work force contracts.

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Rapiscan Systems Explosive Detection System Approved by TSA

Airfreight Logistics

Rapiscan Systems RTT110 is the first high-speed Computed Tomography (CT) Explosive Detection System (EDS) to be approved on TSA’s Air Cargo Screening Technology List (ACSTL). This was achieved last month after a thorough testing process with the TSA. RTT110 will now undergo further field test activities, which must be passed before it can be formally qualified.

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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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Rolls-Royce Places First Order with Synthetic Container Specialist

Logistics Business Magazine

German synthetic container specialist Auer Packaging has won its first contract with globally renowned British automotive and aviation manufacturer, Rolls-Royce. “Literally the Rolls-Royce among engine manufacturers now relies on ‘Made in Amerang’ plastic containers for transportation and logistics,” enthused Auer Packaging MD Philipp Auer, on receiving the company’s first order in December.

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Why procurement planning is critical ahead of Chinese New Year

247 Customs Broker

While the United States is just emerging from its holiday season, China and many other Asian countries are days away from theirs. Between Chinese New… The post Why procurement planning is critical ahead of Chinese New Year appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Hyundai Europe Names New Managing Director

Logistics Business Magazine

HCEE (Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe) has named Sungwoo (SW) Lee as the new Managing Director with immediate effect. With over 20 years of service at the Hyundai group, SW Lee brings a longstanding international sales career to Europe. SW Lee replaces mister J.H. Chun who will return to Korea where he will lead the international marketing team of HCE (Hyundai Construction Equipment).