Automotive Logistics
JANUARY 18, 2019
One of the main priorities for inbound supply chain managers from a packaging perspective is the proper management of returnable containers and packages so they are delivered as quickly, efficiently and economically as possible. To achieve this, many North American OEMs have up to now insisted on their own forms of labelling, leaving tier suppliers with no choice but to manage a wide variety of labelling systems.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 18, 2019
The decision to invest in a cloud-based warehouse management system (WMS) is often the result of sub-par systems in operation within the exclusive supply chain. Many legacy systems have been in service for up to 20 years or more, reports Roberto Michel of Modern Materials Handling, and supply chains can no longer function on these legacy systems. This is especially true in the age of e-commerce, so supply chain executives should consider these top seven reasons to implement a cloud-based WMS.
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Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 18, 2019
Veruca Salt won. We all want everything now, putting the onus on supply chains to hurry up and give it to us. Luckily, deploying the right tech makes this possible.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 18, 2019
Partnerships with innovators in robotics, drones, sensors, and wearables make the smart warehouse customizable, flexible, and scalable.
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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.
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 18, 2019
CSX Corp. CEO Jim Foote sees no signs of a U.S. slowdown as shipments of steel, lumber, plastics, construction materials, cardboard and other goods are still climbing.
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Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 18, 2019
Interpretation of a 1920s arbitration law will reshape the freight transportation and delivery industry.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 18, 2019
Whether your business has a large fleet or a smaller one, there is a customized reimbursement program that can work best for you.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 18, 2019
Tuesday, January 15 marked the tenth anniversary of the dramatic landing of US Airways Flight 1549. I happen to be in New York for NRF on that day, so not surprisingly I saw a lot of media coverage. Shortly after takeoff, the Airbus A320 hit a flock of geese and lost all engine power. The plane was approximately 3,000 feet in the air and Captain Chesley Sullenberger (Sully) radioed in that they had lost all […].
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 18, 2019
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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
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 18, 2019
Sonny Catlett, Sr. Vice President of Operations at HNRY Logistics , discusses the role of technology in a logistics partner’s strategy and value proposition. Podcast version (click to play): The post [Video] The Role of Technology in a Logistics Partner’s Strategy and Value Proposition appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Sonny Catlett, Sr.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 18, 2019
Easter brings more than 30 years of operational leadership experience to Daseke.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 18, 2019
United States-bound waterborne shipments in December capped a record-breaking year for global trade, according to data issued this week by global trade intelligence firm Panjiva. December shipments, at 1,053,009, marked an 8.8% annual increase, and full-year 2018 shipments, at 12,346,524, were up 6.
EazyStock
JANUARY 18, 2019
Are you interested in expanding your knowledge on the latest trends and technologies within the supply chain industry? Wondering where to find the leading events in your local area? EazyStock has complied a new list of the top 2019 Supply Chain events that you can’t afford to miss. These events will inspire you with valuable ideas and will introduce you to interesting business networks.
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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.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 18, 2019
Trucker Tools LLC, provider of trip planning, shipment visibility and freight matching solutions, said that Schneider Transportation Management is now using various offerings from Trucker Tools in order to support its growing carrier network and freight brokerage operations.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 18, 2019
Businesses looking to succeed in this volatile economic climate must take steps to ensure they keep their heads above water.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 18, 2019
Rail carloads, at 266,240, headed up 10.3%, and intermodal containers and trailers, at 503,231, increased 5.3%.
Automotive Logistics
JANUARY 18, 2019
Ford may close some or all of the plants it operates in Russia with local carmaker Sollers, according to a Russian government statement. The statement follows a recent announcement by the carmaker that it would be “addressing underperforming markets” and reducing structural costs in Europe as it aimed to improve profitability and competitive performance there.
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Logistics Management
JANUARY 18, 2019
Service After the Sale: Looking Beyond Acquisition Costs
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 18, 2019
EUROLOG is an annual international congress of the European Logistics Association with the mission to promote dialogue between ELA members, in particular the national organisations, on a neutral platform & to provide a forum where highly reputed speakers from important European industrial, trading and service companies can portray trends and strategies in the European logistics sector as well as best practice, and to use the resulting insights as a basis for formulating specific recommendati
247 Customs Broker
JANUARY 18, 2019
Virgin Atlantic Cargo and Delta Cargo are to move into the new dnata City East cargo facility at London Heathrow to support business growth, enhance trans-Atlantic partnership for customers, and secure their position in the U.K. Virgin and Delta, which have aligned their cargo operations since 2016, will double their cargo footprint at the airport to 335,000 sq ft.The move is scheduled for the second half of 2019. dnata City East will enable for greater automation and faster truck and cargo hand
Logistics Manager
JANUARY 18, 2019
TICON Industrial Connection Plc.(TICON), the leading provider of smart industrial platform, which will be renamed Frasers Property (Thailand) Plc., has now actively expanded its business in line with its strategy. In the latest development, TICON and its strategic partner Sahathai Terminal Public Company Limited ( Sahathai Terminal), which is Thailand’s leading provider of comprehensive port and logistics services, have signed an agreement to jointly establish Bangkok Logistics Park Company Limi
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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.
247 Customs Broker
JANUARY 18, 2019
Living room and upholstered furniture retailer DFS has ordered 20,000 sq ft of bespoke Transdek mezzanine floors lifts for its Glasgow distribution centre. The 20,000 sq ft mezzanine level provides storage capacity for an additional 440 furniture racks, which the Transdek goods lifts provide access to. Transdek’s mezzanine lifts were designed and manufactured to meet DFS’ specific requirements.
247 Customs Broker
JANUARY 18, 2019
Rugby based haulage and distribution firm Panic Transport has joined the Palletforce network. Panic Transport believes that Palletforce will enable it to continue both its domestic and international growth, as well as enhancing further its customer service in the face of changing demands. “It’s no secret that Palletforce’s ongoing investment in infrastructure and IT has made it a market leader in the UK logistics sector, and we are delighted to be joining at a time when the network is expanding
Penske Move Ahead
JANUARY 18, 2019
Editor’s note: This story is part of our “50 Stories of People Helping People” series. As we celebrate Penske’s 50th anniversary in 2019, we are spotlighting associates every Friday who are making a difference in their communities. Cancer survivors find kinship, as well as programs and services, offered by the Cancer Support Community of the Greater Lehigh Valley to aid them as they fight the disease.
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
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247 Customs Broker
JANUARY 18, 2019
Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka. First-ever Colombo International Logistics Conference, August 1 and 2, 2019. Hidden gem of a logistics center and a megapolis in the Indian Ocean. A conference to understand South Asia’s logistics market beyond 2020. Lonely Planet’s No. 1 destination for travel 2019. CIMC Events 5 th Major International Conference.
Penske Move Ahead
JANUARY 18, 2019
Editor’s note: This story is part of our “50 Stories of People Helping People” series. As we celebrate Penske’s 50th anniversary in 2019, we are spotlighting associates every Friday who are making a difference in their communities. Cancer survivors find kinship, as well as programs and services, offered by the Cancer Support Community of the Greater Lehigh Valley to aid them as they fight the disease.
Tradewinds
JANUARY 18, 2019
Understanding venture capital and which type of financing best suits you and your business The NY Times circulated a piece this past week discussing a trend of founders declining venture capital. I thought it’s worth cutting through the noise to address venture funding as it relates to supply chain startups, specifically. To start, not all businesses are created equally and more importantly, each founding team have their own dynamic as it relates to ambition and growth capability.
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