Kane is Able
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
The choice and effectiveness of your 3PL relationships have an enormous impact on your company’s profitability and its reputation with your customers. We find that the factors that lead shippers to seek out 3PLs in the first place – things like freight capacity, experience in an industry, expertise with a particular service – often are not the reasons that companies choose and stay with a 3PL provider.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
ARC Advisory Group’s 2020 update to its global warehouse automation market shows Dematic, Knapp, and SSI Schaefer as the 2019 market share leaders. Accelerating warehouse automation demand from e-commerce growth is propelling market growth. This year's research includes additional five year forecasts for hardware by equipment category (subsystems), hardware by load size, and retail by type.
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Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
It’s no secret that route optimization can have a significant impact on both delivery costs and customer service levels, especially in high volume / high density delivery operations. But what factors contribute to route optimization excellence and how are they put into practice? Has COVID-19 had an impact on this? Those are some of the. Read more Profiles in Route Optimization Excellence – Smith Brothers Farms.
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
The pilot program would aim to produce data showing whether adequate safeguards could ensure that 18-20-year-olds can drive interstate as safely as older drivers.
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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.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
This year, the pandemic has emphasized and accentuated the need for companies to critically look at business operations. Technology has been an essential component of the process, aiding the mobilization of the remote workforce, and increased collaboration. It’s no secret that digitalization can create efficiencies in your business, and it could open up new revenue streams, and it […].
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NGT News
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
To keep up with ever-evolving customer needs, Alliance AutoGas (AAG) has been committed to the continued research and development of its engineered bi-fuel systems, while simultaneously growing its list of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certifications. In order to comply with clean air and emissions standards, all alternative fuel system manufacturers are required to obtain EPA […].
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Major brands and manufacturers are laying the groundwork for shifting operations out of China in favor of several other low-cost countries — and maybe even the U.S., says Juan Riboldi, principal and president of Ascent Advisor.
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
A research report pointing to ways in which the strategy can impact industrial site selection on various fronts. The CBRE research report, entitled “Changing Patterns of Trade Benefit U.S. Industrial Real Estate,” explained that while imports from Asia have historically entered the U.S. through West Coast ports, in recent years there has been an increase in companies adopting a regional distribution model with warehouses near growing population centers for quicker deliveries, as well as lower do
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Shippers and manufacturers are coping with the pandemic-fueled online shopping boom through the use of low-code automation.
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 Management
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
The new capabilities being introduced, for the SAP LBN, according to project44, include global ocean visibility and expanding B2B connectivity for truckload and less-than-truckload (LTL) freight contracting, which it said represent the next step in their partnership, with a keen focus on delivering on the companies’ joint, multi-modal visibility strategy.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Learn about three capabilities that are now deemed essential for supply chain management and IT teams: enhanced insights, broader collaboration, and resiliency. This technology advisory from The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group explores these and other new rules for success. Get it here.
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Returns management, when left without a strategy, can negatively impact profits.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
During the course of the last two decades a great deal of disruption has taken place in the field of supply chain management. This growth has fostered a diversity of players that ranges from a lone fashion designer in Milan that imports from Asia and sells on Amazon, to well entrenched manufacturers that import and export on every continent. For all of this variety, companies engaged in global business share several common objectives — to increase sales; reduce landed costs; compress cumul
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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.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Piedmont Natural Gas, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, says renewable natural gas (RNG) is now available at its compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station in Nashville, Tenn. RNG is pipeline-quality biomethane produced from biomass that is fully interchangeable with conventional natural gas and can be used in natural gas vehicles. By fueling with RNG at […].
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Ontruck, a European digital road freight platform, has rolled out a new free web tool to help fleet managers increase volumes of loads and improve their overall business ratio.
Ship Monk
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
It’s prime time for Prime Day— Amazon’s eCommerce extravaganza that promises Black Friday deals without the chaos of brick-and-mortar shopping. Instead, you can score steep discounts from the comfort of your own home (and cozy flannel pajamas). Retail’s biggest sales holiday started back in 2015 as a way to celebrate Amazon’s 20th anniversary. Since then, Prime Day’s popularity has skyrocketed, winning the hearts — and wallets — of millions of frugal-minded shoppers.
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
A group of owner-operators was newly facing a policy whereby their trucks would be outfitted with cameras that captured only forward-facing views of the road. How they weighed the decision around whether or not to accept the contractually valid imposition -- or not.
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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.
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with Rick MacDonald, DHL Supply Chain, President, Retail Sector, North America, about varous topics, including the COVID-19 pandemic, final mile logistics, and Peak Season, among others.
GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
[link] As companies gear up for peak season, it’s essential to realize that parcel peak surcharges will be significantly different from previous years. UPS, FedEx, and USPS are already predicting historic parcel demands, and practically zero indications have appeared to slow the trend. As a result, it’s essential to realize a few things about parcel.read More.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Supply interruptions. Delivery delays. Damaged shipments. The disruption caused by COVID-19 has revealed the challenges and limitations of on-premises supply chain capabilities, which often rely on manual processes. In their latest report, advisory firm Deep Analysis, examines the capabilities of Oracle Intelligent Track and Trace, and how it can solve for these challenges and more.
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Asset-light freight and logistics services provider Forward Air Corporation announced it is rolling out less-than-truckload (LTL) service in two new markets: Columbia, Missouri and Roanoke, Virginia. This is part of the company’s ongoing growth strategy focused on both inorganic investments, which include acquisitions, and organic infrastructure investments like its LTL expansion efforts.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Lydia Voice offers an innovative workflow performance solution that's fully configurable and eliminates old-fashioned voice template training. Plus, it's optimized for workers wearing face masks.
Airfreight Logistics
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Volga-Dnepr Technics Moscow Aviation Training Centre (VDTM ATC) obtained a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval to provide Boeing 777-200/300 (GE 90) aircraft type training to B1 and B2 categories of engineering and technical personnel. Since August 2020, VDTM ATC instructors have been able to provide theoretical and practical parts of training to all specialists of the industry.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
TrueCommerce, a global provider of trading partner connectivity, integration and unified commerce solutions, and Jesta I.S., global supplier of integrated ERP software for wholesalers and omnichannel retailers, have partnered to offer joint customers new ways to connect with suppliers, channels, systems and marketplaces.
Airfreight Logistics
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
The Management of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) recently met with Admiral Chorchat Gra-tes, Deputy Commander-in-Chief, Royal Thai Navy, and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office, regarding proceeding further with the Utapao MRO Campus Project at the Reception Room, Royal Thai Navy Headquarters.
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
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Riskmethods, a supply chain risk management provider, recently announced it has enhanced the riskmethods solution by adding specialized cybersecurity performance information from BitSight.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
IVECO, a company that specializes in the commercialization and manufacture of vehicles powered by alternative fuels, has secured an order to deliver 100 Stralis Natural Power trucks powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) to NRG Argentina S.A., a supplier to the oil and gas industry. The order represents one of the largest of its kind […]. The post Ivenco Secures NGV Order appeared first on NGT News.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
CEVA Logistics has announced a new office in Kazakhstan which will serve clients across Central Asia. The office will also be the regional focus for customers in Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.
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