Logistics Matter

MARCH 30, 2022

Demand for warehouse facilities in urban areas has increased as e-commerce giants launch same-day delivery services. This eventually fueled the industrial racking systems’ demand in North America. The acceleration during COVID and now with higher gas prices ensures the trend and demand for industrial racking and shelves will continue. According to the new report published […].

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 30, 2022

Sell Different with Lee Salz. Lee Salz and Joe Lynch discuss Sell Different. Lee is the Founder and CEO of Sales Architects , a company that helps its clients hire the right sales people, effectively onboard them, and align their sales activities with business objectives. About Lee Salz. Lee Salz is the Founder and CEO of Sales Architects where he helps clients develop processes to hire the right salespeople, effectively onboard them and align their sales activities with business objectives.

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Food Logistics

MARCH 30, 2022

Changing needs in the logistics space generates new questions for shippers, like whether they should use LTL or FTL freight services.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 30, 2022

Last month in “The Difficulty Of Measuring Scope 3 Emissions,” I highlighted how almost 70% of Costco’s shareholders voted “yes” on a proposal that calls on the company to set “short, medium, and long-term science-based greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets” to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 — and how Costco’s board of directors wanted shareholders.

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Advertiser: GEP

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Shipsta

MARCH 30, 2022

Your freight procurement software should help everyone involved in the process – not just your procurement team.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

MARCH 30, 2022

Long delays for trains on rail networks are worrying for farmers and users of grain. Significant delays have been observed, including full trains sitting while customers waited for the grain onboard. Rails have been suffering trying to keep trains moving.

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LandLink

MARCH 30, 2022

Just when you thought the pandemic was coming to an end Shanghai is in a strict lockdown attempting to contain a resurgence of Covid cases. Shanghai authorities began an immediate lockdown of the city’s 26 million residents late on Sunday after mass testing found "large-scale" COVID-19 infections throughout the financial hub. “Even a sporadic and short-live Covid resurgence could bring notable shocks to consumption and continue to weigh on consumer confidence for months after the Covid wave subs

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Overdrive Online

MARCH 30, 2022

What typically happens when freight's good? Fleets flood the market with new equipment, driving rates down. It's not possible now, noted presenters in this Overdrive/ATBS seminar, held at MATS. Sit in on the presentation in full via video here.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 30, 2022

Many delivery providers looked to internal technologies and systems to help prevent further disruption to their businesses. But then the 3G sunset loomed. .

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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.

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CLX Logistics

MARCH 30, 2022

Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen global supply chains pushed to the brink of speed and capacity. Global providers, ports and intermediaries of all sizes have struggled to keep up with shipping capacity demand as COVID-19 and the ongoing labor shortages continue to impact networks. The volume – more than 30% of pre-covid in some places – have exposed the lack of network resilience and overwhelmed transportation networks globally.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 30, 2022

The Biden administration will invoke Cold War powers to boost domestic production of materials for batteries needed to power electric vehicles and the transition to renewable energy, a move intended to improve U.S. competitiveness in a market dominated by China.

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NGT News

MARCH 30, 2022

Fleet electrification provider Zeem Solutions has opened its first commercial electric vehicle (EV) transportation-as-a-service depot near Los Angeles International Airport. The depot, a hub for zero-emission vehicle services, is one of the largest commercial EV charging installations in the U.S. that supports medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicle fleets.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 30, 2022

Increased salaries may not be sufficient to attract warehouse talent, says Ken Ramoutar, chief marketing officer at Lucas Systems. Investment in technologies to make the work safer and more efficient is what's required.

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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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MTS Logistics

MARCH 30, 2022

Many of those employed in logistics understand that the industry has a certain level of complexity with day to day movement of freight. With the current supply chain struggles, day-to-day cargo has increased in complexity more than average. Though for people like me who have spent most of their careers in project logistics, this level of complexity is normal for us.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 30, 2022

Slammed by the long-running chip shortage and surging materials prices, global automakers are now facing a new threat — lockdowns in some of China’s biggest cities.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 30, 2022

Do you have what it takes to make it in fulfillment and supply chain logistics? For our final 2022 Women’s History Month Q&A, we asked the women of ShipMonk to name three strengths or qualities they bring to their jobs every day that help them succeed in the industry. “What Are Three Strengths You Bring to Your Job?”. Melissa Marotta, Sales Manager. “Teamwork, self-awareness, competitiveness.” Malicia Perlman, HR Manager. “Multitasking, making things happen, caring ab

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 30, 2022

The counterfeit industry is booming, at the cost of authentic businesses.

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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.

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Shippeo

MARCH 30, 2022

Technology and screens have become an inseparable part of everyday life; this includes the educational field as well. And while some might argue about the cons of using digital tools in education, there is no doubt that–when used correctly–they can be very beneficial. According to recent studies, teachers say that 53% of students use digital […].

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 30, 2022

Yale Europe Materials Handling continues to bring innovative solutions to the materials handling market as it launches the Yale MP16UX Pedestrian Pallet Truck. For customers with intermittent or low intensity logistics operations who want the benefits of a very efficient truck at an affordable price, the Yale MP16UX offers the ideal solution in a slimline package.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 30, 2022

What is a demand-driven enterprise?

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Loginext

MARCH 30, 2022

Inside the 62-hour workathon! Jithu Prasad’s story of determination This article is a part of the #WeAreLogiNext series of articles where we focus on the journeys of people that power the company. A product manager is the one that is responsible for organic growth, whether it be related to finding the right market, […].

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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,

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Ship Monk

MARCH 30, 2022

What do women find most rewarding about their careers in fulfillment and logistics? In our continuing Q&A series “Meet the Women of ShipMonk” we asked some of the best in the business what they liked most about their jobs. Their answers make us proud to be on the same team. “What’s Your Favorite Part of Your Job?”. Kerry Neysmith, Onboarding Director. “Onboarding merchants to ShipMonk is very rewarding as you play a direct role in helping customers achieve a dream of starting their own

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Locus

MARCH 30, 2022

The e-pharmacy market is expected to reach $4.2 billion by 2025 with a CAGR of 43.1%. -India’s eHealth Market Opportunity Report, 2021. A decade back, if we had to buy medicines, we would reach out to our neighborhood pharmacy stores. But today, we order our preferred drugs within a few clicks. The growth of the e-commerce pharmacy or e-pharma, has made the doorstep deliveries of medicines possible.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 30, 2022

Oceaneering International has chosen BlueBotics, S.A , to provide navigation technology for its line of industrial autonomous mobile robots. “Our goal is to unlock the full potential of mobile robotics and enable widespread adoption in all industries,” said Henny Bouwmeester, Vice President and General Manager of Oceaneering Mobile Robotics. “To achieve this, our technology offering needs to be accessible, easy-to-use, and flexible to accommodate our client’s needs.

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Odyssey Logistics

MARCH 30, 2022

With the US port congestion problems now migrating to the East Coast, shippers are coming up with creative ways to manage the current challenges and plan for a more resilient future. After watching the West Coast ports overflowing with ships anchored out in the Pacific Ocean, waiting to come in and unload, it looks like. Continue Reading. The post Managing Port Congestion and Disruption appeared first on Odyssey Logistics & Technology.

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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.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 30, 2022

As part of the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business Global Business Experience Programme, Sitma was invited to submit a project proposal to be implemented with the support and guidance of a team of students from the 2022 Flex MBA class. Sitma, which has long been acclaimed for its numerous research and collaboration activities with various universities, immediately identified an attractive topic of interest to them on which to base the business project.

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Odyssey Logistics

MARCH 30, 2022

Severe Weather Outbreak Expected in the Lower Mississippi River Valley and Southeast United States The National Weather Service has announced severe thunderstorms are expected through tonight from the lower Missouri Valley to central Texas. Damaging gusts, severe hail, and a few brief tornadoes are possible. A severe weather outbreak is expected tomorrow across the Lower.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 30, 2022

RightHand Robotics , a leader in data-driven, autonomous robotic picking solutions for order fulfilment, has partnered with Vanderlande , a global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation in the warehousing, airports, and parcel sectors, to deploy piece-picking robots to meet the demands of general merchandise warehouses and distribution centres on a global scale.

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