SIPMM Professional Publications
APRIL 17, 2020
Warehouses are playing an important role in the flow and delivery of the products from the manufacturers to the end-users. Operating a warehouse at the maximum efficiency is a challenge for a warehouse owner as the activities of the warehouse are complicated processes. Consequently, a human being is limited to overcome all the challenges and […].
Logistics Management
APRIL 17, 2020
According to Jacob Shapiro, a geopolitical analyst, 90 percent of the businesses with a direct impact to their supply chains as a result of COVID-19 are based in the U.S. At the same time, China enjoys a dominant position, and in some sectors a monopoly, on supply in those global supply chains.
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Truck News
APRIL 17, 2020
For me, someone going up the down staircase means that he or she either can’t read, just refuses to go with the conventional or conversational flow, or is being chased by the police. We are sort of in that figurative mindset right now, but more in line with the guy who defies science and tries […].
Logistics Management
APRIL 17, 2020
Port of Oakland officials bid farewell tonight to the biggest ship ever to visit this city. They add that the 32-hour call of the MSC Anna is proceeding on schedule.
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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.
GlobalTranz
APRIL 17, 2020
Supply chain peak season technology aids supply chain leaders in understanding their operations, unlocking insights, reviewing performance, and much more. In conjunction with the rise of e-commerce and ongoing demand for more products, faster service, and better supply chain performance, the entire year begins to take on the characteristics of supply chain peak season which.read More.
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NGT News
APRIL 17, 2020
Green’s Blue Flame Gas Co. has converted the last of its service and delivery vehicle fleet to operate using propane autogas. Their entire fleet, 100% of their applicable vehicles, are propane equipped. Green’s Blue Flame, one of the first partners of Alliance AutoGas (AAG) in 2010, has been under continuous ownership and operation by the […].
Logistics Management
APRIL 17, 2020
Amid border closures, shutdowns and lockdowns, Asia Pacific air cargo carriers are striving to maintain critical air connectivity. At the same time, airlines are seeking regulatory assistance in streamlining operations, scheduling flights and obtaining crew clearances.
NGT News
APRIL 17, 2020
A research team led by Northwestern University has designed and synthesized new materials with ultra-high porosity and surface area for the storage of hydrogen and methane for fuel cell-powered vehicles. These gases are attractive clean energy alternatives to carbon dioxide-producing fossil fuels. The designer materials, a type of a metal-organic framework (MOF), can store significantly […].
Overdrive Online
APRIL 17, 2020
Following what has been perhaps the toughest week for trucking as an owner-operator in the last decade, this edition of Overdrive Radio offers some diversion, hopefully, via an interview with (and music from) Haley Fohr of Chicago-based Jackie Lynn, a band named for a character conceived as a long-hauler. Also: More tales from the road with our own Paul Marhoefer.
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
ShipLilly
APRIL 17, 2020
If your company has reached full storage capacity in its warehouses, it likely translates to a hit in terms of productivity. Unorganized or otherwise crowded Isles can impact the efficiency of your Warehouse which then causes your operations to get backed up and can negatively impact your bottom line. Properly managing the inventory in your warehouse becomes a challenge for any business in this scenario but dealing with it doesn’t have to be.
MTS Logistics
APRIL 17, 2020
What is a Bill of Lading (BOL)? A Bill of Lading (BOL) is one of the most important documents in the shipping process. To ship any goods, a Bill of Lading is required and acts as a receipt and a contract. A completed Bill of Lading legally shows that a carrier has received the freight as described and is obligated to deliver that freight in good condition to the consignee.
Airfreight Logistics
APRIL 17, 2020
Swiss WorldCargo , the air cargo division of SWISS, will operate cargo-only flights on some aircraft beginning this week. Swiss WorldCargo is a belly carrier, transporting high-value and care-intensive goods on the existing SWISS passenger network. In these unprecedented times, the carrier is committed to continue maintaining global supply chains and delivering goods on behalf of its customers.
Overdrive Online
APRIL 17, 2020
This Peterbilt 379, a 2004 Pride & Polish entrant, was part of an Arkansas operation that hauled mostly aggregates and scrap metal.
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.
Airfreight Logistics
APRIL 17, 2020
Onboard the AN-225 Mriya aircraft, Antonov Airlines transported a record-breaking cargo of medical supplies from China to Warsaw, Poland as part of the fight against the world pandemic of COVID-19. The AN-225 Mriya departed from Tianjin China Airport, where it was loaded with about 100 tons of medicines, tests for laboratory analysis, medical masks and other protective equipment, with a total load of about 1000 m3.
Freight Center
APRIL 17, 2020
As one might expect right now, many tourist attractions and art galleries around the world have temporarily shut down due to regulations surrounding COVID-19. But that doesn’t mean that galleries and tourist attractions aren’t still open for your enjoyment in a different way. These establishments have an answer to this challenge, and it’s not an uncommon one today; go digital!
Airfreight Logistics
APRIL 17, 2020
PayCargo has launched a new free communication mechanism via its online payment platform that allows Vendors such as airlines, ship terminals, and maritime operators to share key information with the 20,000-plus Payer users in the company’s online system. The service, which will allow Vendors to communicate the availability of new capacity options to Payers, has been launched to help the freight and shipping community, as it contends with widespread challenges across the supply chain due to the
Camelot 3PL Software
APRIL 17, 2020
What effect has COVID-19 had on 3PL warehouse operations? With some businesses, like grocery and personal protection equipment, seeing massive spikes in demand and other industries like brick-and-mortar retail completely frozen, we wanted to find out what affects COVID-19 was having on our customers. So we asked. In early April 2020, using a short online survey, we asked our customers a few questions to see how they are being impacted.
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Globalior
APRIL 17, 2020
Multi-National Corporations around the world are revisiting financial projects for the rest of 2020. Consequently, many companies are now revisiting related party pricing agreements that have long stood in place. However, any adjustments made to a transfer pricing must be done with caution as they are bound to attract the attention of valuation regulators in any part of the world.
MercuryGate
APRIL 17, 2020
The use of a transportation management system (TMS) provides a lifeline to shippers and logistics service providers that need to rapidly increase capacity and available shipping options, and flexibility is essential to all modes, ranging from parcel shipping through full truckload (FT). Defining agility in a TMS platform means recognizing flexibility will always add value. […].
World Food Programme Logistics
APRIL 17, 2020
Merkel and Macron join African leaders in urging countries, NGOs and World Bank to join forces to tackle the virus A WFP food distribution site at Madziwa Secondary School in Shamva District, Zimbabwe. Photo: WFP/Claire Nevill African and European leaders have called for the World Food Programme (WFP) to spearhead the humanitarian response to COVID-19 in Africa, inviting an immediate moratorium on debt and unprecedented health and economic aid packages?
Penske Move Ahead
APRIL 17, 2020
For more than two decades, the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) has designated one week each spring as National Work Zone Awareness Week ; and Monday, April 20, marks the beginning of this year's campaign. Whether or not you're a professional truck driver, work zones can act as an obstacle on your journey, and when not navigated properly, could result in negative consequences.
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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.
World Food Programme Logistics
APRIL 17, 2020
1.4 million people. That’s a big number?—?about the same number of people as the country of Equatorial Guinea, the Brazilian island of São Luís, or the city of Munich, Germany. It’s also the same number of people reached in 2019 by innovations scaling up with the support of the World Food Programme (WFP) Innovation Accelerator. We broke it down into eight numbers showing how WFP is innovating to disrupt hunger. 1)18,000: the number of people benefiting from digital skills training through WFP’s
Airfreight Logistics
APRIL 17, 2020
UPS announced today that its freight forwarding operation at Changi Airport, Singapore, has received IATA CEIV Pharma Certification for pharmaceutical logistics. The certification is the first for UPS in Asia Pacific and strengthens the value proposition of UPS’s healthcare logistics offering in the region. It is a further validation of its capabilities in the safe, secure and efficient transportation of high-value pharmaceutical products.
Food Logistics
APRIL 17, 2020
Finding safe and secure overnight parking is one of the most difficult tasks truckers face every day.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 17, 2020
Boeing’s recent crisis represents just one of many complex global risk factors impacting aviation, aerospace and defense supply chains.
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
CLX Logistics
APRIL 17, 2020
Logistics, transportation, and supply chain management plans and strategies can always be updated to suit the ever-changing needs of your organization, your partners, and your suppliers. CLX Logistics was selected by a global chemical Company to implement continuous transportation improvement projects domestically and internationally. Our Case Study: Journey Towards Continuous Improvement takes a closer look at how our analysts use best practice experience in analytics and continuous improvement
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 17, 2020
GEODIS and DELTA DRONE have launched a warehouse-inventory solution. GEODIS Countbot is a stabilized automated system that includes a drone and is able to do inventory and inventory control. Inventory can be done in real time, without human intervention other than a supervising operator and without any special equipment. “GEODIS Countbot” is the result of over three years of R&D and testing to create a reliable automated inventory service that does not require any additional stationary equip
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 17, 2020
[og_img] Axiom GB has increased its production of PPE in response to the coronavirus pandemic, by 3D printing plastic parts for face shields. Once completed,… The post Axiom provides free face shield for the NHS appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
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