The Lean Thinker
JUNE 28, 2018
In this TED Talk, Amy Edmondson of the Harvard Business School talks about “How to turn a group of strangers into a team.” Although long-standing teams are able to perform, our workplaces today require ad-hoc collaboration between diverse groups. The question is: What kind of leadership, and what kind of structure, contributes to working together on the problem?
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JUNE 28, 2018
Once upon a time, most people would have thought twice before ordering furniture, a piece of exercise equipment, or a kitchen appliance online. Today, such heavy freight orders are commonplace. For example, according to a survey conducted by AlixPartners in 2016, 88% of consumers are willing to purchase an appliance online – a vast increase over the comparatively lower 62% that were open to it in 2012.
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DC Velocity
JUNE 28, 2018
Rock-trivia champ will be off and running with a supply of free coffee. May entries are due at midnight Pacific time on Sunday, July 1.
Fleet Owner
JUNE 28, 2018
NACFE’s latest Confidence Report examines solar panels on tractors and trailers, plus the potential cost savings and driver-retention benefits for fleets.
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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.
DC Velocity
JUNE 28, 2018
Schneeberger will head supply chain solutions unit after roles with Konecranes, Demag, Trelleborg.
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DC Velocity
JUNE 28, 2018
Initiative to build partner relationships to control supply of drivers, capacity.
Fleet Owner
JUNE 28, 2018
This is a very exciting time for the trucking industry with all sorts of new technology coming into the market and being developed almost on a daily basis.
DC Velocity
JUNE 28, 2018
Service will combine online shopping with traditional grocery retail to meet rapid changes in sector, firm says.
Fleet Owner
JUNE 28, 2018
Juan Salazar has been promoted to facility manager of Fontaine Modification Fleet Services. The company said this is part of efforts to keep up with a large demand of trucks moving through its Laredo, TX, location.
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
Logistics Management
JUNE 28, 2018
Global e-commerce powerhouse Amazon announced yesterday it is upping its plans to increase its package delivery and logistics services capabilities through the introduction of a new offering that, it said, will enable entrepreneurs to set up their own businesses to deliver Amazon packages.
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 28, 2018
Using the canal greatly cuts the time to ship to Asia, where China is now the world’s largest natural gas importer.
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 28, 2018
Control towers emerged in the 1990s as the logistics industry—specifically 3PLs—needed a mechanism to provide visibility to their clients. Successfully addressing the challenge of accounting for inventory in motion/at rest was a differentiator for all players (3PLs, distributors, retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers). Thus, the foundation was laid for what is known today as digital control towers (DCTs).
Talking Logistics
JUNE 28, 2018
Alex Rhodeen, Director of Disruptive Solutions at GEODIS , discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: In a blog post a few weeks ago, you wrote that “Creating a great customer experience in last mile delivery doesn’t start with picking up the order, it starts with the internal process a brand chooses to manage its last mile solution.
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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.
Now, That's Logistics
JUNE 28, 2018
Las propensiones que afectan la carga oceánica en 2018 y cómo los cargadores pueden navegar estos desafíos siempre cambiantes en el mercado de carga oceánica. La grave escasez de conductores de camiones, la formación de “alianzas” de transportistas marítimos, el mayor uso del reenvío virtual y la incertidumbre de los acuerdos comerciales están afectando a los cargadores de carga oceánica en este momento.
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 28, 2018
Labor Department final rules on association health plans allow businesses to band together to buy insurance.
Logistics Management
JUNE 28, 2018
With all the moving parts in the trucking sector these days, in the form of things like carrier pricing power, tight capacity, and the secular driver shortage, things like trucking regulations can get overlooked. But at this week’s SMC3 Connections event at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, that was far from the case in a session that featured Larry Minor, associate administrator for policy at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and Dan Horvath, directo
Fleet Owner
JUNE 28, 2018
Investment aims to help shippers keep delivery promises and increase customer retention, company notes.
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Logistics Management
JUNE 28, 2018
Despite the sabre rattling at top diplomatic levels regarding new trade policies and tariffs, The DHL Global Trade Barometer index continues to forecast a solid growth for global trade as the index hits 67, representing a slight increase (+1) compared to the previous release in March.
West Coast and California Logistics
JUNE 28, 2018
California’s Central Valley consists of all or part of 19 counties in the center of the state – extending from Bakersfield in the South up near Redding in the north. It’s home to the state capitol of Sacramento, and is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world. In addition to “the Big Tomato” (one of Sacramento’s many nicknames) and the over 230 crops grown in the Valley (tomatoes included), the Central Valley is home to a burgeoning logistics industry.
Logistics Management
JUNE 28, 2018
The Georgia Ports Authority and the South Carolina Ports Authority have filed an agreement with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to work jointly to provide a new chassis pool structure to be known as the Southern States Chassis Pool.
Kane is Able
JUNE 28, 2018
The 3PL industry has changed drastically over the last 10 years. Among the many things on the plus side, the industry continues to grow at a healthy rate and shippers today truly recognize the value 3PLs bring to their businesses. But we need to be careful that this growth does not come at the expense of you, the customer.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 28, 2018
The U.S.-China trade war is escalating by the day and the U.S. relationship with NAFTA countries Canada and Mexico is increasingly tense. E.U. — U.S. trade is heating up with imminent E.U. tariffs on the horizon. In these wars, it's not only large multinational corporations but smaller businesses with supply chains extending into China and other countries that could incur increased tariffs, losses due to pre-contracted prices and investments overseas.
Logistics Manager
JUNE 28, 2018
DB Schenker working in conjunction with partners MAN Truck & Bus and Hochschule Fresenius University of Applied Sciences recently trialed two digitally networked trucks. A truck platoon left the branch office of DB Schenker in Neufahrn near Munich via the A9 digital test field to Nuremberg. The trial was witnessed by Andreas Scheuer, the Federal Minister of Transport and Digital Infrastructure.
Airfreight Logistics
JUNE 28, 2018
Swiss-based forwarding and logistics company Panalpina recently announced they will acquire Newport Cargo S.A. , both companies reached an agreement June 13, 2018, as with all acquisitions the deal is subject to conditions. Newport Cargo S.A. is Headquartered in the center of Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. Further offices and facilities are located at Ezeiza International Airport.
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 28, 2018
DP World London Gateway handed SH Pratt Group the keys to its bespoke temperature controlled warehouse – home to its new business, Halo. The 108,555 sq ft facility at DP World London Gateway’s Logistics Park was completed in less than 24 weeks, under budget and within just eight months of the planning application first being submitted. Senior executives from SH Pratt Group and DP World London Gateway attended a formal hand over of the building on Tuesday, June 27.
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
Airfreight Logistics
JUNE 28, 2018
IAG Cargo has been selected as the logistics partner for the BP exhibition I am Ashurbanipal: king of the world, king of Assyria at the British Museum. The carrier will transport a number of important loans from museums across Europe with its ‘Secure’ service, dedicated to delivering high-value consignments. The exhibition, open to the public from 8th November 2018 to 24th February 2019, marks another chapter in the partnership between IAG Cargo and the British Museum, with the carrier supportin
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 28, 2018
Zebra Technologies Corporation today unveils a comprehensive portfolio of business-class location solutions for the manufacturing and transportation and logistics industries. Zebra MotionWorks automatically senses the location of assets and inventory, helping improve employee safety, streamlining production lines, and delivering actionable insights to increase productivity and efficiency.
Automotive Logistics
JUNE 28, 2018
According to a study carried out by the European Commission in 2014, almost a quarter of truck journeys on Europe’s roads are carried out empty. In individual member states, the prevalence of empty running can be even higher: in the UK, for instance, Department for Transport (DfT) statistics put the empty running rate at 30% in 2016, up from 27% ten years before.
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