Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 1, 2019
As the capability matures, it opens up entirely new ways of doing business that can increase operational agility, improve the quality and speed of decision making, and enhance the customer experience.
Fleet Owner
MARCH 1, 2019
Spot truckload rates continued their mid-winter slide last week but freight volumes suggest that pricing should rebound soon, said DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards.
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Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 1, 2019
Offering career paths and international experiences will keep younger employees moving at the pace they desire and will hopefully lead to retention.
Logistics in War
MARCH 1, 2019
By Rebecca Marlow. Through the Logistics in War and over the past two years Dave Beaumont has been challenging logisticians to think and write about their profession. It is important to our profession that we have a robust discussion and challenge perceptions and conceptions there may be about our trade. Earlier this year he challenged all logisticians to write, which had me ponder, ‘why don’t we?
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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.
Fleet Owner
MARCH 1, 2019
ShipChain to install GPS-enabled cellular devices into the cab of Scanlog-associated vehicles.
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Logistics Management
MARCH 1, 2019
The report’s key metric, the PMI, fell 2.4% to 54.2 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth). This comes on the heels of a 2.3% increase to 56.6 in January.
GlobalTranz
MARCH 1, 2019
Software and supply chain technologies have become integral components of successful warehousing practices. Through a warehouse management system (WMS), a company can gain real-time insight into product location, movement, and inventory. However, optimizing your WMS to drive costs down and enhance product flow is not a small task. To ensure your supply chain technology and WMS are set up.read More.
Logistics Management
MARCH 1, 2019
With a transportation and warehouse employment growth rate of 3.5% for nearly a decade, and 10 new freight-based companies that have brought nearly 1,000 jobs to the region, it’s clear that Kansas City is becoming a key business destination for many logistics managers.
Food Logistics
MARCH 1, 2019
The acquisition further expands the company’s global forwarding business.
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
MARCH 1, 2019
C.H. Robinson announced yesterday it has acquired Madrid, Spain-based international ocean and air freight forwarder The Space Group, in an effort designed to further expand its Global Forwarding business segment.
GlobalTranz
MARCH 1, 2019
Software and supply chain technologies have become integral components of successful warehousing practices. Through a warehouse management system (WMS), a company can gain real-time insight into product location, movement, and inventory. However, optimizing your WMS to drive costs down and enhance product flow is not a small task. To ensure your supply chain technology and WMS are set up.read More.
Logistics Management
MARCH 1, 2019
Rail carloads, at 256,954, rose 2% annually, and intermodal units, at 265,676, slipped 3.9% annually.
IoT World Today
MARCH 1, 2019
How 14 companies across industries are demonstrating the reality of IoT-at -scale and generational actionable intelligence to fuel higher levels of efficiency, innovation, and new business models.
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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.
World Food Programme Logistics
MARCH 1, 2019
Eat, grow, study: School feeding in Africa Political will and commitment to school feeding in Africa is on the rise, with more governments supporting policy, legislation and financing School feeding is changing lives in Africa. Photo: WFP/Dixon This morning, 10-year-old Agnes is rushing to school on the outskirts of Porto-Novo, Benin. She is taking steps towards reaching her dream of becoming a medical doctor.
Logistics Management
MARCH 1, 2019
Discover how intermodal & trucking services stack up against one another
World Food Programme Logistics
MARCH 1, 2019
Spurring innovation, food safety and quality capacity strengthening and economic resilience This year’s Africa Day of School Feeding comes at the heels of the first ever Future of Food Safety Conference held at the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Conference, co-sponsored by the AU, the World Food Programme (WFP), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO), was attended by over 700 representatives from governments, in
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 1, 2019
An industry to which consumers might not give much thought truly powers our economy.
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Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 1, 2019
Customers of DKV Euro Service in Spain can now refuel at 600 additional filling stations. The additional filling stations are located on heavily frequented routes and at the most important hubs – both inland and near the border. These include, for example, the motorways along the Mediterranean coast and the Portuguese border as well as the traffic junctions Irún and La Jonquera near the French border. “Since fuel prices in France are significantly higher than in Spain due to the high excis
Radius Logistics
MARCH 1, 2019
Last night our President, Roger Harrison, spent the night sleeping out on the street with other business professionals from our community. Each of them were equipped with a simple sleeping bag and a piece of cardboard as the winter temperatures dropped below freezing. Now the question remains – why? The answer is simple, to show homeless youth they’re not alone.
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 1, 2019
A packaging supplier has developed a new gummed paper tape dispenser to add to its online offering. The new machine enables Kite Packaging’s customer base to seal cartons with eco-friendly paper tape, therefore reducing the amount of plastic waste produced from other traditional tapes. Its manual design makes it ideal for light to medium volume packing operations and its compact sizing offers the ultimate table top sealing solution for small to medium distribution businesses across the cou
247 Customs Broker
MARCH 1, 2019
1st March 2019 A packaging supplier has developed a new gummed paper tape dispenser to add to its online offering. The new machine enables Kite Packaging’s customer base to seal cartons with eco-friendly paper tape, therefore reducing the amount of plastic waste produced from other traditional tapes. Its manual design makes it […].
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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.
Penske Move Ahead
MARCH 1, 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. A new dress has the power to not only reshape a woman’s silhouette but can alter the fabric of how she views herself, enhancing her confidence and sense of empowerment.
247 Customs Broker
MARCH 1, 2019
Brief Dive Brief: Wayfair will bring more of its supply chain logistics in house in an effort to cut costs, deliver on fulfillment promises and streamline the supplier experience, CEO Niraj Shah said on the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call. Shah said the company already handles 74% of large-format last-mile deliveries for Wayfair.com, Joss & Main, AllModern, Birch […].
Talking Logistics
MARCH 1, 2019
I’m driving around with one headlight. The driver-side one burned out, so I brought my car to the local garage and they replaced it. The next day, it burned out again. So I brought it back to the garage, and they replaced it again, at no cost, of course. Two weeks, I drove around with both headlights. Until last night. It burned out again. I should have known.
247 Customs Broker
MARCH 1, 2019
28th February 2019 A year after getting established in the Netherlands with the takeover of family business HaCas Transport in Gilze, Heppner is pleased to announce the acquisition of Hamacher Logistik GmbH, the specialist of international transport from the region of Gronau, located at the border between Northern Germany and the Netherlands. […].
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
247 Customs Broker
MARCH 1, 2019
Brief Dive Brief: UPS launched a new eFulfillment platform to connect small- and medium-sized businesses on 21 online marketplaces — including Amazon, eBay and Etsy — to UPS fulfillment services. UPS claims the solution enables businesses to more easily handle their orders and inventory across various marketplaces from a single location, according to a company press release. […].
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