Cyzerg

AUGUST 28, 2020

Cloud computing has created a new technological revolution that has opened unprecedented opportunities for small- and mid-size businesses. Efficient logistics businesses have leveraged this technology to test and adopt solutions without having to make large capital investments or worry about potential adoption failures. The nature of the “subscription” model used by most cloud vendors has allowed these businesses to test and implement some of the same technologies that larger organizations are u

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AUGUST 28, 2020

The Ecommerce Lifecycle with AJ Khanijow. AJ Khanijow and Joe Lynch discuss the the ecommerce lifecycle. As the founder of an ecommerce fulfillment company, AJ works closely with ecommerce companies and is an expert in ecommerce fulfillment. About AJ Khanijow. AJ Khanijow is the founder of Fulfyld , a warehousing and fulfillment company based in Huntsville, Alabama.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 28, 2020

I woke up yesterday morning and brought the trash outside as usual, and something occurred for the first time in months – I felt cold. Not to mention that the morning dew had not burned off and the shadows from the trees covered much more ground than I recently noticed. Some people see the fall as relief from the oppressive temperatures of the summer.

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Logistics Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

With a sharp focus on its ongoing commitment to reducing carbon emissions and the reduction of carbon emissions, St. Louis, Mo.-based global beer brewing giant Anheuser Busch (A-B) announced earlier this month that it has transitioned more than 180 trucks—or around 30% of its total dedicated fleets, in Houston and St. Louis—over to Renewable Natural Gas (RNG).

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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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Supply Chain and Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2020

Once again intermodal container chassis become a bone of contention.Ocean carriers brought this on themselves by trying to escape liability for accidents caused by defective chassis.

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NGT News

AUGUST 28, 2020

State officials have given Southern California Edison (SCE) the green light for an expansive electric car charging infrastructure program that will add about 38,000 new chargers throughout the utility’s 50,000-square-mile service area. The program, known as Charge Ready 2, will be the nation’s largest light-duty electric vehicle (EV) charging program run by an investor-owned utility. […].

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2020

On this Friday morning, our thoughts and prayers are with everyone impacted by Hurricane Laura. Our friends at the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) are tracking the situation and stand ready to help as needs arise. I encourage you to check their website for the latest updates and needs; you can also make a donation. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 28, 2020).

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 28, 2020

[link] In this episode, we will be discussing omnichannel reverse logistics and what it actually is. So, Let’s Talk – Omnichannel Reverse Logistics In the omnichannel world, keeping track of the various forms of logistics is complicated at best. Omnichannel implies a need for seamless shopping experience across online and physical interactions, and that functionality.read More.

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Logistics Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

With the passage of Category 4 Hurricane Laura on August 27, Texas and Louisiana crude oil refineries and ports are currently assessing potential damages caused by the storm system and deciding when to begin reopening.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 28, 2020

With the pandemic disrupting global supply chains, should decades of just-in-time and lean manufacturing practice be thrown out the window?

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Logistics Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

Rail carloads—at 229,828—were off 12% annually, but topped the weeks ending August 15 and August 8, at 222,353 and 220,343, respectively. U.S. intermodal containers and trailers—at 285,086 units—headed up 5% annually, coming in ahead of the weeks ending August 15 and August 8, at 278,210, and 277,054, respectively.

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NGT News

AUGUST 28, 2020

Bollinger Motors has unveiled its DELIVER-E all-electric delivery van concept. The DELIVER-E leverages the engineering, technology and components used in the company’s product portfolio to deploy an electric van suited to the delivery market. “We took our extensive Class 3 electrification knowledge and applied it to the delivery sector,” says Robert Bollinger, CEO of Bollinger […].

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World Food Programme Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2020

Global Air Passenger Service means humanitarians can continue work assisting others despite severe air-travel restrictions WFP Aviation staff speak with immigration officers at Accra International Airport. Photo: WFP/Derrick Botchway Story by Eleonora Ponti “The organization urgently needs me to fill a vacant position in Mali. Thanks to this flight, I am finally able to reach my colleagues in Bamako and start my new assignment.

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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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NGT News

AUGUST 28, 2020

Amazon says it is adding more than 1,800 electric vehicles (EVs) from Mercedes-Benz Vans to its delivery fleet in Europe this year. Mercedes-Benz also has joined The Climate Pledge, which calls on signatories to be net-zero carbon across their businesses by 2040 – a decade ahead of the Paris Agreement goal of 2050. “At Mercedes-Benz, […].

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PINC

AUGUST 28, 2020

By Adrian Gonzalez. PINC and project44 announced a partnership this week that “aims to empower industry-leading shippers and carriers with end to end real-time shipment visibility and yard management automation capabilities for an enhanced supply chain experience.” Here’s more from the press release: Distribution centers, warehouses, and manufacturing plants are looking to improve gate velocity, optimize driver turnaround times, and reduce costs while becoming Shippers-of-Choice. project44’s s

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NGT News

AUGUST 28, 2020

Schneider, a provider of trucking, intermodal and logistics services, has been selected to participate in the all-electric Freightliner Customer Experience (CX) Fleet. The CX Fleet is a part of Daimler Trucks North America’s (DTNA) ongoing initiative that engages customers in the commercial electric vehicle development process by deploying trucks in real-world applications.

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World Food Programme Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2020

How a WFP staffer in South Sudan has no regrets of not achieving her dream. Monica sits at the wheel of the Toyota Land Cruiser that she drives for WFP. Photo: WFP/Musa Mahadi Story by Musa Mahadi As a little girl, Monica Akello Mario was fascinated by how airplanes could fly. She did not know how these massive bodies glided in the sky, but was sure that someone was piloting them.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 28, 2020

Metapack, specialist in eCommerce delivery technology, has launched direct External Parcel Integration (EPI) with omnichannel software provider Manhattan Associates. The EPI directly connects Manhattan Associates’ warehouse management system (WMS) and Metapack’s delivery management platform, providing retailers with seamless access to both Manhattan Associates’ market leading WMS solution and Metapack’s breadth of eCommerce services.

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RPA Labs

AUGUST 28, 2020

With the rise of competition and market pressure, it is becoming more difficult to meet the profit margins needed to grow in the freight forwarding industry. Forwarders are facing increased pressure to: Become digital. Offer a better experience to the customer. Grow the business with more jobs completed per person. Commit less mistakes. Customers are also getting more demanding – asking their vendors to move faster, answering their requests without waiting.

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247 Customs Broker

AUGUST 28, 2020

Nippon Express (Nederland) has announces that they have begun construction on a new warehouse in Schiphol Trade Park, about 7 kilometers southwest of Amsterdam Airport… The post Nippon Express (Nederland) to Build New Warehouse Near Schiphol appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Airfreight Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2020

Nippon Express (Nederland) has announces that they have begun construction on a new warehouse in Schiphol Trade Park, about 7 kilometers southwest of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Offering more than twice the space of the company’s existing facility, this new warehouse is near one of Europe’s key hub airports and is being built to cope with steadily rising air cargo volume.

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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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AUGUST 28, 2020

Nippon Express (Nederland) has announces that they have begun construction on a new warehouse in Schiphol Trade Park, about 7 kilometers southwest of Amsterdam Airport… The post Nippon Express (Nederland) to Build New Warehouse Near Schiphol – Airfreight Logistics appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 28, 2020

AmeyBriggs has secured a new contract to maintain and manage the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) fleet of construction and materials handling equipment, and other key plant, until 2027. AmeyBriggs is a new joint venture between infrastructure support service provider Amey plc and Briggs Defence, a specialist division of asset management and engineering services provider Briggs Equipment.

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247 Customs Broker

AUGUST 28, 2020

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has won three new airline ground handling contracts in Spain. In Madrid, WFS is now providing ramp and cargo handling services… The post New Airline Contracts for WFS Ground Handling in Spain appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 28, 2020

Quadient will be highlighting its revolutionary automated packaging machines at IntraLogisteX 2020, 1st – 2nd October, Ricoh Arena, Coventry (stand 500). The perfect solution for social distancing in the packing hall, with increased packaging performance. With the capability to tailor-make up to 1,100 packages per hour, for multiple or single items, the CVP Everest and CVP Impack Packaging Systems offer automated solutions for e-commerce operations challenged by increasing packaging volume

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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

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AUGUST 28, 2020

JDT Trucking, founded with one truck two decades ago by James Davis, won Overdrive’s 2020 Small Fleet Champ competition Thursday evening. The fleet, based in… The post Growing, diverse flatbed carrier wins Overdrive’s new small-fleet award appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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247 Customs Broker

AUGUST 28, 2020

This is Patent Pending. Supply chain-related patent applications are published every day and this is where we’ll talk about the ones that could have the… The post Patent Pending: Walmart's plan for trailer prioritization at loading docks appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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247 Customs Broker

AUGUST 28, 2020

Global Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Market 2014-2024 is an exhaustive investigation of the global Air Cargo & Freight Logistics market together with the future projections to… The post Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Market Growth by Forecast 2020 Future Plans by Global Trends, Size, Comprehensive Research Study, Development Status, Opportunities, Competitive Landscape till 2024 – Bulletin Line appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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