Thu.Nov 26, 2020

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Vaccinating the Supply Chain with Andrew Kelley

The Logistics of Logistics

Vaccinating the Supply Chain with Andrew Kelley. Andrew Kelley and Joe Lynch discuss vaccinating the supply chain. Andrew is the Chief Commercial Officer at BoxLock , a company that facilitates secure vaccine transfer for biotechs, manufacturers, labs, hospitals, and clinics. About Andrew Kelley. Andrew Kelley is the Chief Commercial Officer at BoxLock.

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Happy Thanksgiving! (And a recipe fit for a range or bungeeā€™d-secure slow cooker)

Overdrive Online

If poll results are any indication, more owner-ops have been able to take the day off than in past years -- here's hoping that's indicative of good business results the last half of this year, and here's a message of thanksgiving (and a side-item recipe) for the work you do, from all of us. The post Happy Thanksgiving! (And a recipe fit for a range or bungee'd-secure slow cooker) first appeared on Overdrive.

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The Shape of The Trucking Industry In the Post-COVID-19 World

United World Transporation

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted and changed almost every industry in the world. Even daily life has become different, practically overnight. Of course, the trucking industry wasn’t spared, and many aspects are different from the pre-COVID-19 world. However, what will happen to the trucking industry in the post-COVID-19 world? Continue reading below to see what the trucking industry will look like once the COVID-19 pandemic ends.

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A Global Event

Logistics Business Magazine

This time last year we looked at the 12 months ahead in optimistic mood, visualising the further advance of digital transformation supported by sustainable solutions. The good vibes were tempered by the nervousness that, although a Brexit transition deal had been agreed, the final deal was yet to be done. Right on both counts, perhaps, but definitely not in the way we thought, writes Paul Hamblin, Editor.

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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 ā€œsmartā€ 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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Descartes join Logistics Manager Top 50 week as sponsor

247 Customs Broker

Software vendor Descartes is to sponsor Logistics Managerā€™s Top 50 Service Providers ā€“ which takes place next week with a series of webinars showcasing the… The post Descartes join Logistics Manager Top 50 week as sponsor appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Synergix Logistics Solutions joins Pall-Ex

247 Customs Broker

High-Wycombe-based Synergix Logistics Solutions has joined the Pall-Ex network. Synergix Logistics will handle freight deliveries within the Twickenham area, Synergix is also a member… The post Synergix Logistics Solutions joins Pall-Ex appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Vanderlande delivers innovative AIRTRAX Pocket to de Bijenkorf

Logistics Business Magazine

Vanderlande has installed its advanced AIRTRAX Pocket for de Bijenkorf at its Tilburg warehouse, the first large-scale system of its kind in The Netherlands. The omni-channel solution is now fully operational. The Pocket sorter supports three areas on site: B2C orders; B2B store orders storing ā€˜fast moversā€™ and ecommerce returns in the storage area.

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How climate and coronavirus forced people into debt and hunger

World Food Programme Logistics

How climate and coronavirus forced people into debt and hunger in Mauritania An early onset of the lean season and measures to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus affected food security in parts of Mauritania Cash transfers have helped several families in Mauritania this year. Photo: WFP/Melissa Marques Story by Melissa Marques Between June and October every year in Mauritania, a largely desert country on Africaā€™s Atlantic coastline, tens of thousands of people experience a lean season?

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"The Forklifts and their Secret Superpowers" by Emer Conlon and Combilift ā€“ Logistics BusinessĀ®

247 Customs Broker

26th November 2020 Collaboration between forklift manufacturer Combilift and award-winning Irish author Emer Conlon has resulted in ā€œThe Forklifts and their Secret Superpowersā€, an exciting… The post "The Forklifts and their Secret Superpowers" by Emer Conlon and Combilift – Logistics BusinessĀ® appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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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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The rise of supply chain control towers

Shippeo

As supply chains become increasingly complex, organizations find themselves more and more challenged to maintain high levels of visibility, predictability and control. Supply chain control tower solutions help to bring back control and certainty.

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The Weekly Freight Report for November 27, 2020

FLS Transport

The Top 6 Stories in Freight. Here’s what’s happening this week: The Cass Freight Index shows a v-shaped recovery Pay increases alone won’t fix the driver shortage Reefer demand hit all-time high ahead of the holiday Spot rates expected to inflate over the next few weeks Retailers and consumers are feeling optimistic about holiday fulfillment Survey indicates manufacturing sector is making positive gains.

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Sustainability in Logistics Industry

20Cube Logistics

Freight forwarders and logistics providers are constantly building on new technologies to sustain in this competitive market. In a report by Bob Trebilcock, Sustainability in logistics is ranked as extremely important and most of the logistics companies in India and across the world have implemented sustainable solutions in the last few years. This push for sustainability in logistics continues and those involved in modern manufacturing and shipping, especially freight forwarders and shippers ca

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Food and solidarity help displaced people from Cameroonā€™s Far North overcome grief

World Food Programme Logistics

As conflict and hunger intertwine, WFP assists Nigerian refugees, internally displaced people and the vulnerable communities that host them Elizabeth fled with her seven children after her husband was killed and her home burned. Photo: WFP/Glory Ndaka Story by Glory Ndaka Originally from a small village in MagdemĆ© in the Mayo Sava Division of Cameroonā€™s Far North region, 48-year-old Hawa Elizabeth fled her home in 2015.

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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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We canā€™t let our Covid guard down

Truck News

Like other non-essential types, Iā€™ve been limiting ventures into the outside world since the Covid-19 pandemic began. Trips to our Toronto office are rare. When photos or other details are required from the field, Iā€™ve completed my duties and come straight home. Scheduled in-person meetings within our corporate headquarters have become special occasions, and since […].

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WFP helpline in Jordan gets a new kind of calls

World Food Programme Logistics

“I just want to say congratulations on the Nobel Prize and thank you very much for everything.” Continue reading on World Food Programme Insight Ā».

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DX "very healthy" with no "adverse reactions" to lockdowns

247 Customs Broker

Parcel freight provider DX has said that it has not yet experienced any ā€œadverse reactionsā€ when it came to trading during the second national lockdown,… The post DX "very healthy" with no "adverse reactions" to lockdowns appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Integrated Lift Tables for AGVs

Logistics Business Magazine

Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are already a familiar sight in distribution and logistics centers. Now manufacturing wants a slice of their cost savings and efficiency, too, alongside the industryā€™s other initiatives in robotics and automatization. ā€œWe are seeing that the market for AGVs in industry is clearly growing,ā€ says Magnus Nilsson, Purchaser for Jernbroā€™s automation department.

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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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Meet Tony Grigg, Account Executive/Rates

Radius Logistics

People are our greatest resource here at Radius Logistics. We have an incredibly talented and diverse team that are at the heart of our 3PL operations. From Customer Service, Rates, International and more, we have close knit teams to handle your business’ most important function- getting your product safely and efficiently from A to B (wherever that may ‘B’).

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European Logistics Association Awards Finalist Reveals Project

Logistics Business Magazine

Logistics Way , a Greek supply chain solutions provider, was a shortlised finalist in the recent European Logistics Association Awards. Managing Director Dionisis Grigoropoulos describes the outstanding project, Diolkos, that they entered. In the ancient times Diolkos saved ships sailing from the Ionian Sea to the Aegean Sea, a dangerous sea journey around the Peloponnese, where its three headlands had a reputation for gales, especially Cape Matapan and Cape Maleas.

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ā€œThe Forklifts and their Secret Superpowersā€ by Emer Conlon and Combilift

Logistics Business Magazine

Collaboration between forklift manufacturer Combilift and award-winning Irish author Emer Conlon has resulted in “The Forklifts and their Secret Superpowersā€, an exciting new children’s book has been launched just in time for Christmas, which depicts the main Combilift products as cartoon characters. Innovation has been a hallmark of Combilift and this has now been extended to capture children’s imaginations.