FW Logsitcs
JANUARY 25, 2021
Pick and Pack Services are the Backbone of eCommerce Fulfillment. Technology changes everything, and one of the important business functions that have benefitted from better communication, better technology, and streamlined functions is warehousing, particularly the pick and pack process. Once an order is placed, picking and packing services ensure the customer gets exactly what they need. .
SIPMM Professional Publications
JANUARY 25, 2021
The types of warehouses in Singapore are industrial buildings classified as B1 for clean and light industrial usage, B2 industrial buildings for general and special industries, Jurong Town Corporation type of flatted factories, ready-built spaces, business parks, and the former industrial properties which is the Housing Development Board. The functionality of the warehouse space is based […].
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Logistics Management
JANUARY 25, 2021
UPS is selling its UPS Freight less-than-truckload (LTL) unit to TFI International Inc., a Canadian holding company that is parent to truckload giant CFI and other transport entities, for $800 million, subject to working capital and other adjustments. The company will rebrand as “TForce Freight” under Canadian ownership.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 25, 2021
The logistics could be as simple as implementing best practices in leadership, communication and technology. Here are six steps to achieve it.
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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.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 25, 2021
Total December container and trailer shipments—at 1,603,236—headed up 13.8% annually, driven by a strong end of the year surge paced by ongoing import growth and the timing of the holiday season.
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Talking Logistics
JANUARY 25, 2021
Earlier this month, C.H. Robinson announced a partnership with SAS to “unlock a new era of dynamic business planning for Retail and CPG companies.” Here are some excerpts from the press release: Until now, supply chain demand planning and shipping execution often worked in autonomous siloes without connection, digital integration, or real-time visibility.
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 25, 2021
Achieving business goals successfully is rather like working in a sports team. Some teams are really successful, some aren’t. Some have great coaches—and some just don’t seem to make it. So what makes the difference? Why do some businesses and organisations seem to achieve far more than others? As a consultant, I work with many businesses. Some just seem to get things done.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 25, 2021
Hector Padilla comes from a long line of Southern California truckers, but it wasn’t until going to school and dabbling in aviation that he decided to follow in the family tradition.
FreightWaves SONAR
JANUARY 25, 2021
In this edition of “SONAR Indices & Insights,” the SONAR team showcases several mileage-focused indices to aid carriers to build trucking KPIs that will inform decisions to optimize fleet utilization among other freight KPIs. These indices are in SONAR, the freight forecasting platform from FreightWaves. . This week, learn how asset-based and asset-lite carriers are monitoring mileage-based indices to improve profits and maximize utilization of both the driver workforce and trailers.
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
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 25, 2021
We'll see more supplier diversity and the rise of the Chief Data Officer, but we still aren't ready for an A.I. revolution.
NGT News
JANUARY 25, 2021
U.S. Gain, a company that specializes in the development and distribution of alternative fuel, will now offer credit generation to electric fleets in California, opening a completely new revenue stream for customers at no additional cost. U.S. Gain says it and its parent company, U.S. Venture Inc., have tenured experience with credit generation programs like […].
ShipLilly
JANUARY 25, 2021
Generally speaking, e-commerce has boomed during the COVID-19 crisis, in part because consumers are less willing to shop in person and instead turn to the internet to acquire their needs. However, there has been a downside for businesses having to meet increased customer demands in a limited period of time. One aspect of e-commerce the crisis affected was order fulfillment.
NGT News
JANUARY 25, 2021
Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., has completed the installation of four electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging stations in Hancock and McHenry, Md., the first such units the company has installed in its Maryland service area. Fast-charging stations can provide an 80% charge for most vehicles in less than an hour, enabling drivers to recharge […].
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 25, 2021
The EU’s standoff with AstraZeneca over delayed vaccine deliveries has widened, with Germany taking aim at the U.S.
NGT News
JANUARY 25, 2021
Shell has signed an agreement to buy 100% of ubitricity, a European provider of on-street charging for electric vehicles (EVs). The move represents a further step in Shell’s efforts to support drivers as they switch to lower-carbon transport. Subject to regulatory clearance, the deal is expected to be completed later this year. Founded in Berlin, […].
Shipping and Freight Resource
JANUARY 25, 2021
Resolution A.600(15) of The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) became mandatory on 1st January 1996. As per this resolution all ships needed to be assigned a permanent number called IMO Number used for identification purposes for the life span of the ship. Any ship over 100 GT irrespective of whether it is a cargo vessel, fishing vessel, passenger vessel etc, has to be registered.
FreightWaves SONAR
JANUARY 25, 2021
Today, freight load management is a major trouble area for carriers and logistics managers within the shipping industry. And the overall industry trucking trends imply an absolute need to grow more strategically. The key to success in the sector remains staying focused on the path that leads to increased profits. This must always remain the focus of the entire supply chain.
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This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 25, 2021
UPS Freight, created in 2005 when Atlanta-based United Parcel Service Inc. purchased the former Overnite Transportation, is being sold to TFI International Inc., the companies announced.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 25, 2021
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) recently announced that President & CEO Rick Blasgen is retiring from CSCMP as of March of 2021. “For the past 15 years, Rick has dedicated his life to the membership of CSCMP and its staff. Without question, he is the identity of CSCMP to thousands around the world,” the organization stated.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 25, 2021
Mary Long, director of the Supply Chain Forum at the University of Tennessee, reports on the types of shortages that grocery stores were experiencing in late 2020 and into 2021, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 25, 2021
2020 was a year of extremes – particularly for logistics businesses, where a global pandemic polarised the sector, creating both winners and losers depending on how end-user markets were impacted. Some were forced to reposition themselves in the wake of COVID-19, while others had to positively adjust to manage a sharp increase in volume. Against the unexpected backdrop of coronavirus, the long and drawn-out saga of Brexit has sat heavily on the sector’s shoulders – two uncertainties that combine
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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.
MTS Logistics
JANUARY 25, 2021
Dredging has come a long way, from the days of animal and grueling manual labor with the introduction of engine-powered technology. Throughout the evolution of this industry, one form of dredging has endured and served civilizations across the world faithfully. What is maintenance dredging, and how can this process work to improve transportation and shipping?
3PL Links
JANUARY 25, 2021
Announcing: Two new warehouses to accommodate growing demand of supply chain services. Vaughan, ON – January 25, 2021 – 3PL Links Inc., a leader in 3 rd party logistics and supply chain solutions, announces the opening of two new facilities in the greater Toronto area (GTA) representing an additional 38,000 square feet of office and warehousing space to better service and support the continued growth of their client base and increase in demand for outsourcing of 3 rd party warehousing and logis
ShipLilly
JANUARY 25, 2021
The chaotic end of the 2020 season means potential new prospects for 2021, and the US shipping business will have to contend with tougher-than-usual service contracts as companies try to negotiate today’s market prices. Carriers of all types will have to deal with high freight volumes as e-commerce becomes the new normal, even for routine things like shopping for groceries.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 25, 2021
A global shortage of shipping containers that’s sent ocean freight rates skyrocketing shows signs of easing.
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
NGT News
JANUARY 25, 2021
EVgo Services LLC, the U.S.’s largest electric vehicle (EV) public fast-charging network, and Climate Change Crisis Real Impact I Acquisition Corp. (CRIS) have entered into a definitive agreement for a business combination that would result in EVgo becoming a publicly listed company. EVgo meets CRIS’s investment criteria, which focus on investments in disruptive energy infrastructure […].
Forto
JANUARY 25, 2021
Distribution of Covid-19 vaccines has begun worldwide – in the EU, vaccines from pharmaceutical manufacturers Biontech/Pfizer and Moderna already have conditional marketing authorizations valid for one year but renewable, and the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine received emergency marketing authorization in the United Kingdom. The vaccines from the manufacturers Curevac and Johnson & Johnson were (as of early January 2021) in the study phase relevant for approval; the vaccine from Sanofi is
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 25, 2021
With a client list that includes such e-commerce giants as Alibaba, PDD and JD.com , ZTO Express’s share of the Chinese express parcel delivery market is approaching 20 per cent, which makes it one of China’s most significant parcel handling businesses. The company operates a highly scalable partner network model – in effect a ‘hub and spoke’ system - that enables it to provide online retailers with cost-efficient, countrywide reach.
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