Kanban Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2023

When it comes to warehousing costs and capacity, we start the year with a bit of good and bad news. The bad news is that warehouse capacity remains tight, with demand still exceeding supply. The good news is that, according to international 3PL GXO Logistics, warehouse labor costs are starting to ease worldwide. GXO is one of the world’s largest logistics companies, operating over 200 million square feet of industrial space across 900+ facilities in 28 countries.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2023

The international aviation industry accounts for 2-3 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions annually and can no longer operate in a sustainable manner without major transformation. In October 2022, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) met for their 41st assembly. 2,500 delegates from 184 States and 57 organizations adopted a collective long-term global aspirational goal (LTAG) of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2023

According to this consultant, many ships will need to be recycled as a result of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s new carbon intensity indicator (CII) rule. And there isn’t enough recycling capacity to handle them all.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 26, 2023

For November, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI reading was 3.0, up from -3.1 and -0.3 readings in September and October, respectively.

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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Trimble

JANUARY 26, 2023

Alternative Logic offers its customers the best-in-class workforce management and routing planning solutions. In this Q&A, Simon Moore, Sales Director of Alternative Logic, discusses the company's partnership with Trimble, summarises the industry challenges and explains how their solution has helped transform and meet customer needs. Please briefly describe the challenges and the transformation that is going on in the industry.

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NGT News

JANUARY 26, 2023

chargebyte and Switch are partnering to offer Josev Professional, a unified operating system for electric vehicle (EV) chargers, preconfigured on chargebyte’s Charge Control C controllers. The partnership marks the beginning of an embedded software solution that allows access to advanced next-generation capabilities for the mass market. EV charger manufacturers can now offer AC and DC […] The post chargebyte, Switch Collaborate on EV Charging Operating Solution appeared first on NGT News.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 26, 2023

Global inflation has impacted 91% of businesses, according to a survey of global procurement and sourcing professionals by sourcing automation firm Keelvar.

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Overdrive Online

JANUARY 26, 2023

In addition to two trucks well-known to the show truck community, Ray Rodriquez also showed three classic cars -- a 1959 Chevy Impala convertible, a 1948 Fleetline, and a 1964 Chevy Impala.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 26, 2023

The ATA’s advanced Seasonally Adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index, for December, came in at 115.2 (2015=100), for a 0.4% gain over November, which was off 2.5% compared to October. ATA also noted that calendar year 2022 tonnage rose 3.4%, marking the highest annual increase going back to 2018.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 26, 2023

Supply chain visibility is a modern-day industry necessity. But to be effective, visibility needs to be shared.

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Overdrive Online

JANUARY 26, 2023

In addition to two trucks well-known to the show truck community, Ray Rodriquez also showed three classic cars -- a 1959 Chevy Impala convertible, a 1948 Fleetline, and a 1964 Chevy Impala.

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Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2023

Put in place to enable a larger volume of trade between countries and to open up new opportunities for businesses, trade agreements play a key role in the global exchange of goods and services. Bilateral trade agreements are made between two entities while multilateral agreements involve more than two states or countries. Cumulatively, these trade agreements help reduce/eliminate tariffs, remove barriers to trade and promote economic growth.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 26, 2023

Global inflation has impacted 91% of businesses, according to a survey of global procurement and sourcing professionals by sourcing automation firm Keelvar.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2023

Distribution centre technology provider Lucas Systems announced today its rollout of new technologies promising productivity, comfort and ease of use to a Gen Z warehouse workforce of the future. The technologies – built to serve the new “iGeneration” of workers born between 1997 and 2012 – promise reduction of worker stress, a less physically-taxing work experience, and help for on-floor supervisors by providing the tools needed to be more agile.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 26, 2023

COVID-19 triggered a radical transformation of the workforce across all industries, but the impact on the supply chain sector has been especially acute.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2023

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has opened a new branch in Neumuenster. From the site located 50 km north of Hamburg, road activities in Schleswig-Holstein are to be further expanded. The aim is to develop the company’s own network in the strategically important region between Hamburg and the Danish border and to establish further general cargo lines.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 26, 2023

Lawyers for the families argue that they were blindsided by the 2021 controversial deferred prosecution agreement with the government that granted the company legal immunity, and weren’t consulted on its terms.

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Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2023

From 1 December 2022, heavy equipment dealer AB Equipment became the distributor of Konecranes Lift Trucks throughout New Zealand. This has improved the options available to lift trucks customers in the region. Established in 1878, AB Equipment has long been a New Zealand market leader in industrial equipment for materials handling, construction, forestry and city maintenance.

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I.C.E. Transport

JANUARY 26, 2023

Bulldozers are among the most popular types of construction equipment shipped internationally. Bulldozer shipping requires special expertise and transportation equipment to ensure safe, compliant delivery. This article provides tips to ship bulldozers safely and in full compliance with carrier and regulatory requirements.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2023

Sourcemap, a global provider of supply chain transparency and traceability software, today announced that Amer Sports – the parent company of premier athletic apparel and equipment brands such as Arc’teryx, Wilson, Salomon and others – has signed on to track and trace critical commodities such as cotton and viscose, also called rayon. Amer Sports will leverage Sourcemap’s full-suite supply chain transparency solution to collect transaction certificates for certified materials and independently v

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 26, 2023

lobal labor-productivity growth in construction has averaged just 1% per year over the past two decades, compared with growth of 2.8% for the total world economy.

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The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2023

Mezzanine floors aren’t just a great space saving tool, they’re also money savers that are sure to help your business in the long run. Alfa Industrial, a leading engineering solutions provider, told us how you can save money by building a new floor within your warehouse. Energy saving Mezzanine floors are placed high off the ground. As you heat your warehouse during the winter, the warmth will rise to the top, making your mezzanine floor the perfect place for an office, meeting room or staff roo

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 26, 2023

Following are the top challenges that warehouses and distribution centers face in the e-commerce and retail sector.

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Freightos

JANUARY 26, 2023

As of this morning, Freightos is a public company trading on Nasdaq with the ticker CRGO , taking the next step in our journey to make global trade more efficient with the world’s global freight booking and payment platform. Congratulations to our team and our investors on this exciting milestone. Not many startups ever get to become public companies.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 26, 2023

The winner in the shake-up appears to be refiners in Asia, who are seeing shipments from Canada surge to the highest in more than a year.

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Freightera

JANUARY 26, 2023

Learn how to reduce one of the biggest expenses for small and medium-sized businesses In this article, we go over some of the often-overlooked practices that can help you and your business save time and money. Use technology to streamline the shipping process By using online shipping platforms such as Freightera, you can easily compare rates from multiple carriers, track shipments in real time, and automate documentation and invoicing, all in one place.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 26, 2023

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