Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
MARCH 29, 2019
This is the sixth in a series of blogs focused on getting the most from your marketing fulfillment program, with insights drawn from an Iron Mountain-sponsored Mighty Guide titled 8 Experts on Marketing Fulfillment. Download the eBook here.
Fleet Owner
MARCH 29, 2019
LOUISVILLE. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is rolling out a “more flexible” hours of service rule, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao told truckers gathered here for the Mid-America Trucking Show.
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Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 29, 2019
There’s an old proverb “that all good things must come to an end.” As a New England Patriots fan, that ending came a lot sooner than I would have liked. Earlier this week, Rob Gronkowski announced that he is retiring from the NFL. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a player quite like Gronk. When healthy, he was the most dominant force on the field; he was a punishing blocker, reliable receiver, and nearly impossible […].
Fleet Owner
MARCH 29, 2019
Volume in secondary commercial truck markets rebounded in February after a seasonally slow start to the new year, according to the latest Price Digests Commercial Truck Report. While the resale channel activity was up 100.
Advertiser: GEP
Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.
GlobalTranz
MARCH 29, 2019
Poor data quality and accuracy are two of the most significant risks to omnichannel experiences. Applying the wrong data can result in poor omnichannel experiences and tarnish your brand. Supply chain leaders need to understand this fact and how to avoid risk. Data Inaccuracy Contributes to Poor Omnichannel Experiences According to a recent survey of.read More.
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Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 29, 2019
Agency outlines its strategy for dealing with a complex, globe-spanning supply chain.
Fleet Owner
MARCH 29, 2019
“It might sound simple, but you have to appreciate people and show your appreciation.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 29, 2019
Manufacturers lose billions of dollars every year due to lack of visibility into vital shipment data.
Logistics Management
MARCH 29, 2019
Rail carloads, at 236,817, were down 10.9% annually, and intermodal units, at 266,200, headed up 2.1%.
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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.
World Food Programme Logistics
MARCH 29, 2019
Masters of their own destinies How the j oint UN Programme for Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment enables rural women around the globe to overcome challenges Meet Tadelech Bekelpe, a 38-year-old widowed mother from Ethiopia. After her husband’s death, she faced the rough challenge of taking care of her seven children. The family was already struggling to make ends meet when the father was alive.
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
MARCH 29, 2019
Keywords. – Inventory. – Inventory Management. All organizations have some level of inventory which must be properly administered because they represent capital. High operational costs provide strong motivation for discerning organizations to have greater inventory management control. Various organizations have employed the basic inventory management techniques or inventory control methods to keep their inventory costs in check.
World Food Programme Logistics
MARCH 29, 2019
WFP Malawi’s Feedback and Complaints mechanisms ensures beneficiaries have a say and problems are addressed Without the Complaints and Feedback Mechanism, Chetumale’s voice wouldn’t be heard. Photo: WFP/Badre Bahaji “I managed to recover MK30,000 ($40) from the cash that was taken from me,” said Chetumale Tenesi , 30, a beneficiary of WFP’s 2017–2018 lean season response in Balaka District, Malawi.
Logistics Management
MARCH 29, 2019
Rail carloads, at 236,817, were down 10.9% annually, and intermodal units, at 266,200, headed up 2.1%.
Advertiser: GEP
Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 29, 2019
In order to continue sharing know-how, best practices and working together in the development of new pharma certified lanes, Brussels Airport and MVD Free Airport (Montevideo, Uruguay) have signed a memorandum of understanding that formalizes their relationship of friendship and cooperation. They have worked on several initiatives including the launching of a GDP compliant route between Brussels and Montevideo to facilitate regional distribution to Brazil, Argentina and the rest of South America
247 Customs Broker
MARCH 29, 2019
Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube Own Correspondent|The South African government recently declined to bail out cash strapped Zimbabwe, but that has not deterred Mthuli Ncube, Zimbabwean finance minister from seeking private money from South Africa. Mthuli Ncube said he has approached private investors in South African in an attempt to court them into injecting funds into […].
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 29, 2019
Printing expert Printronix Auto ID has just launched T4000, the latest in its range of enterprise level printers. The company says it is priced very competitively and is a small yet powerful device that can easily print 5000 labels a day, an impressive figure for a machine of its class. “For such a small device it packs a powerful performance, printing at speeds of up to 8 inches per second, and on label thicknesses of up to 0.28mm,” says Neil Baker, Printronix Auto ID’s Sales Manager UK, Irelan
247 Customs Broker
MARCH 29, 2019
29th March 2019 Hyster Europe presented 360-degree solutions for warehouse and logistics applications at LogiMAT 2019, including its intelligent robotics solutions with the Hyster® LO7.0T tow tractor. As if moved by magic, the tow tractor advanced on the Hyster stand in Hall 10. “Our robotic trucks use geonavigation technology developed by Balyo, […].
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 Business Magazine
MARCH 29, 2019
Hyster Europe presented 360-degree solutions for warehouse and logistics applications at LogiMAT 2019, including its intelligent robotics solutions with the Hyster® LO7.0T tow tractor. As if moved by magic, the tow tractor advanced on the Hyster stand in Hall 10. “Our robotic trucks use geonavigation technology developed by Balyo, which does not require complex infrastructure changes to automate logistical processes,” said Timo Antony, Area Business Director Central Europe, Hyster. &
247 Customs Broker
MARCH 29, 2019
Panther, the two-person delivery company, has extended its service to include Sunday deliveries, now offering two-hour delivery windows on the day, cut-off times up to 10pm and Bank Holiday collections for next-day delivery seven days a week. It also offers a “day of choice” option for customers to select when their item arrives for extra […].
Airfreight Logistics
MARCH 29, 2019
The day is quickly approaching. After searching for weeks, the seemingly perfect job has surfaced. Making a good first impression is important, so to prep for the big interview an upgrade to the well-worn hand-me-down suit that resides in the deep recesses of the closet is in order. The first stop to the big box retailer yields adequate, yet not quite fitting results.
247 Customs Broker
MARCH 29, 2019
Uber Freight has set out plans to launch in Europe starting with the Netherlands. It will operate under Dutch law as a freight forwarder (expediteur). There will be no fixed prices or fixed service fees. Uber will make its profit by keeping the difference between the buy and sell price. It is now recruiting local […]. The post Uber Freight to launch in the Netherlands appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Freightera
MARCH 29, 2019
Silpa Paul, Frost & Sullivan commercial vehicles industry analyst, mentions Freightera among key automated-on-demand solutions in her article in trucks.com earlier this week and states that we are entering the era of fast adaption of brokerage digitization. Silpa Paul’s authority comes from prolific work in the space. She has published more than 30 research studies covering trucking and logistics.
247 Customs Broker
MARCH 29, 2019
China plans to reduce logistics costs by nearly 121 billion yuan (£13.9 billion) this year, according to the Ministry of Transport. The plan is to continue to increase rail freight volume, upgrade the water transport system, regulate highway freight transport and speed up multimodal transport in a bid to improve its logistics network and optimize […].
Penske Move Ahead
MARCH 29, 2019
Editor’s note: This story is part of our “50 Stories of People Helping People” series. As we celebrate Penske’s 50th anniversary in 2019, we are spotlighting associates every Friday who are making a difference in their communities. Over the past year and a half, Penske Logistics associates in Mexico have come together to donate their time and money to pay it forward in their communities.
247 Customs Broker
MARCH 29, 2019
Tesco is to trial the removal of a selection of plastic wrapped fruit and vegetables in favour of loose alternatives where available from its Watford and Swindon stores as part of its shift toward sustainable packaging. A total of forty-five packaged foods will be taken out of stores and offer apples, mushrooms, peppers, onions, bananas […]. The post Tesco to remove plastic from fruit and veg appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
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Talking Logistics
MARCH 29, 2019
“I am playing rugby this semester,” my daughter, a freshman in college, announced a few weeks ago. I don’t know anything about rugby, other than it kinda looks like American football, except it’s played with no helmets and pads, the ball is a bit bigger, and there’s a lot of diving into the end zone. When I visited her in February, I bought her the only piece of equipment she needed: a mouth guard.
247 Customs Broker
MARCH 29, 2019
“Everybody in the DOT appreciates what you do to make America move and to have the quality of life we have,” she said. The U.S. Department of Transportation intends to propose a rule that would change federal hours of service regulations for truck drivers. Nearly seven months to the day after DOT’s Federal Motor Carrier […]. The post It’s official: DOT intends to propose hours of service reforms appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 29, 2019
Paragon Software Systems has expanded the functionality of its Live Management software to give transport operators greatly improved visibility at every step in the planning and execution process. These latest enhancements will give users and colleagues across the business a real-time view of planned, actual and historic transport activity. “The enhancements we have made to our Live Management software module will provide stakeholders across the business with access to vital information via a sm
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