Cyzerg

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Sales, operations, and marketing represent a true challenge for many small- and mid-size logistics companies, but also a huge opportunity. Not many businesses are dedicating the necessary time and resources to it. For many years, logistics companies have relied on personal relationships to connect with potential customers, and most of the time these relationships are managed through emails, notes, and massive amounts of brainpower.

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Dedola Global Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Archives Importers and exporters alike deserve the best in customer service, tracking, and technology. The best freight forwarder for your needs is one that utilizes the latest technology and skillful negotiation to help you save big on your shipping costs. Competitive Pricing Strategies One of the primary benefits of working with a quality freight forwarder and third-party logistics provider is their ability to negotiate prices with multiple carriers.

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 2, 2019

(Bloomberg) – The National Transportation Safety Board concluded its first investigation of a fatal crash involving an autonomous test vehicle by issuing several recommendations aimed at tightening the limited oversight of companies that test self-dr

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2019

MH&L’s annual salute to the most innovative advancements in supply chain technology, processes and labor management.

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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 Brain

DECEMBER 2, 2019

A recent study touts the “smart” factory as a magic bullet that can solve any number of manufacturers’ problems, from low productivity growth to uncompetitive operations.

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Ellen Voie, president and CEO of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT), is working with Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KY) on legislation to create a “Women of Trucking Advisory Board” with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Sen.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2019

In early November, the Northeast Cargo Symposium had a series of presentations and panels focused on how trade disputes are affecting companies that source from abroad. One session was called “Alternatives to Trading with China.” The key conclusions were that diversification from sourcing with China was already occurring before the trade war began, that in certain industries the transition will be very difficult, and that trading with other nations presents challenges in figuring out just [̷

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 2, 2019

In a recent blog, I talked about what makes an organization resilient and agile. Resiliency and agility are becoming more and more important as the pace of change in the trucking industry continues to accelerate.

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 2, 2019

The report’s key metric, the PMI, slipped 0.2% to 48.1 in December (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), following readings of 49.1, 47.8, and 48.3, in August, September, and October, respectively.

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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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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2019

The trade war with China has had little impact on consumers, besides in the appliance sector as most retailers took steps to mitigate the impact of tariffs.

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 2, 2019

As a chocolate and confectionary shipper known for various household name sweets––including Nutella, Kinder, Ferrero Rocher, and Tic Tac––Ferrero is intent on getting its shipments to its customers’ sweet tooth’s, or destinations, across multiple modes. And with that intent comes the need for a very high level for augmented supply chain visibility, something it had been struggling with.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Companies across the globe suffer from a shipping problem; they underestimate their true shipping costs. This problem is severe, contributing to 35% higher freight spend. Such charges lead to higher costs for UPS/FedEx invoices, not to mention destroy profit margins. At the same time, the major carriers have made their rates public and easy-to-access, so.read More.

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 2, 2019

PierPass has announced updates on the OffPeak traffic mitigation program at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach indicating that ample appointments continue to be available.

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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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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Over the past couple of years, no other technology has generated so much hype, and so much confusion, as blockchain. Why is there so much interest in blockchain? Where are we today with blockchain adoption in supply chain management? Will blockchain replace or coexist with existing network-based platforms? Those are some of the key questions. Read more Blockchain in Supply Chain Management.

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Overdrive Online

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Health care choices include health savings accounts, discounted insurance through Obamacare and marketplaces that specialize in owner-operators.

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NGT News

DECEMBER 2, 2019

A new hydrogen refueling location is now open at 1201 Harrison St. in San Francisco, joining more than three dozen sites already in operation in California. The station, which was developed by Shell and funded via the California Energy Commission, will be open 24 hours a day. The station’s capacity is 513 kilograms, and it […]. The post Hydrogen Refueling Site Now Serving Bay Area Fuel Cell Vehicles appeared first on NGT News.

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Airfreight Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Qatar Airways Cargo has announced major expansion of services in South America. Scheduled services to Campinas, Brazil (VCP), Santiago, Chile (SCL), Lima, Peru (LIM) and Bogotá, Colombia (BOG) will join the airline’s global freighter network on 16 January 2020 and will be serviced by a Boeing 777 freighter. The twice-weekly flights to Bogotá from Doha will operate via Luxembourg and Miami, while the service from Bogotá to Doha will operate via Liège, offering 200 tonnes on each leg.

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NGT News

DECEMBER 2, 2019

U.S. Gain, a developer and distributor of renewable natural gas (RNG), has acquired anaerobic digesters at two Wisconsin dairy farms, S&S Jerseyland Dairy LLC and Dallmann East River Dairy LLC, in order to speed RNG development for the transportation and energy markets. U.S. Gain is currently coordinating installation of biogas cleanup equipment at both dairy […].

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Dedola Global Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Breaking the Status Quo in Shipping. Importers and exporters alike deserve the best in customer service, tracking, and technology. The best freight forwarder for your needs is one that utilizes the latest technology and skillful negotiation to help you save big on your shipping costs. Competitive Pricing Strategies. One of the primary benefits of working with a quality freight forwarder and third-party logistics provider is their ability to negotiate prices with multiple carriers.

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World Food Programme Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2019

How an entrepreneur who escaped violence in Sudan and South Sudan set up shop in a refugee camp in Uganda Gamar had to flee violence on more than one occasion. He now owns the Peace Shopping Centre in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement Camp in central Uganda. Photo: WFP/Lucia Gobbi By Selina Chan and Lucia Gobbi Gamar had to plan his escape from rural South Sudan when a simple note changed his life.

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Logistics Manager

DECEMBER 2, 2019

ESCO (Eastern Sea Laem Chabang Terminal Co., LTD.) was one of the first terminals at Laem Chabang Port, since its establishment in 1991. Located in Terminal B3, ESCO along with its employees, are wearing their hearts on their sleeves and are pushing themselves towards the goal of becoming one of the top terminals of Thailand. ESCO has also invested in other terminals at Laem Chabang, including A0 and B1, making them capable of handling up to 2.2 million TEUs.

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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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Overdrive Online

DECEMBER 2, 2019

The tale of one trucker's use of a CBD product with a small amount of THC in it to get the addiction monkey of longtime opioid use for chronic pain "off my back," he says. The current regs around CBD essentially ask him to "put the monkey back on my back," he says. "No thank you.".

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Logistics in War

DECEMBER 2, 2019

By David Beaumont. Over the next month we’ll be publishing a number of popular posts on as broad a range of topics as possible. I have been extremely fortunate to interview a range of senior military officers and public servants through the course of academic research in 2017. Through anecdotes, insights and the narration of history valuable lessons were given by these leaders with respect to a wide variety of strategic issues in Defence logistics.

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Freight Center

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Winter freight shipping always tests the strength of the logistics industry and e-commerce. Between unpredictable winter storms and the holiday push, supply chains everywhere face challenges to meet deadlines and satisfy customer demands. Optimize your logistics performance by putting a plan in place to ensure peak performance during the winter months.

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Logistics Manager

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG ( HHLA ) is increasing its efforts to protect the climate and conserve resources. The aim is to make the entire Group climate neutral by 2040. The already successfully implemented sustainability strategy will now be realized under the “Balanced Logistics” brand. HHLA thereby underscores its commitment to be both economically successful as well as socially and ecologically responsible.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 2, 2019

To compete in today’s e-commerce landscape, companies need next-gen software applications.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Industrial door supplier Hörmann UK is celebrating the success of its new Training Academy at its headquarters in Coalville, Leicestershire, with over 100 individuals attending its seminars over the last six months. As one of the UK’s only manufacturers to offer in depth, tailored training programmes for both its employees and customers, the Training Academy provides comprehensive tuition across Hörmann’s diverse portfolio of products.

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Women in Trucking

DECEMBER 2, 2019

This is a question I often hear when people learn that I’ve written a book that empowers women and that I speak at many women’s conferences. To be clear, I speak to mixed-gender groups regularly, but am frequently hired to speak to groups of women—business women, college women, women of faith, and internal corporate women’s groups and associations. I’m so fortunate to have met many of you at the Women in Trucking Accelerate!

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