Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 11, 2019
While 75% of manufacturing companies have a program to promote cybersecurity awareness, only 37% believe that their programs are very to completely effective. Though the manufacturing sector does not attract the sheer volume of total cyberattacks as other areas of the economy, research has shown that coordinated cyber espionage targets manufacturing more than any other sector.
SIPMM Professional Publications
JANUARY 11, 2019
Logistics system is a supply chain management component that is used to meet customer demands through the planning, control and implementation of the effective movement and storage of related information, goods and services from origin to destination. Logistics management helps companies to reduce expenses and improve customer service. Warehousing Warehousing is a subset of logistics, […].
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Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 11, 2019
EPA final rules on pharmaceutical returns impose heavy burdens on healthcare providers and distributors. A new rule finalized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires that prescription pharmaceuticals sent from healthcare facilities to reverse distributors must be regulated as solid waste and evaluated for hazardous classification at the healthcare facility before they are shipped.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 11, 2019
Tighter capacity led to a 3-cent increase in the national average spot rates for dry van, reefer, and flatbed freight. The trend may be brief, however, as lower fuel surcharges and weaker rates on many high-traffic lanes may impact rates.
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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.
SIPMM Professional Publications
JANUARY 11, 2019
The process of discovering a molecule and conducting clinical trials before approval for pharmaceutical purposes is not only challenging but also complex. Different stakeholders play different responsibilities in the process which might take years before actualization. Larger players with the capacity to provide a large range of services, support, and materials play the crucial role […].
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SIPMM Professional Publications
JANUARY 11, 2019
Precision manufacturers require precise, fact-based intelligence to avoid costly delays and downtime. Maintaining safety stock is an essential part of capturing opportunistic sales, retaining business and making customers satisfied for businesses. One of the biggest and most important challenges many businesses will face is how to successfully manage and control their inventory.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 11, 2019
In addition to the 130 fully electric trucks hitting the road, 60 of these trucks received funding from the California Air Resources Board as part of a broader effort to reduce carbon emissions in freight facilities.
SIPMM Professional Publications
JANUARY 11, 2019
Supplier-Managed Inventory (SMI) is the process whereby a supplier plans, manages and replenish inventory for a customer. Extensive information sharing is required so that supplier can maintain a high degree of visibility of its goods at the customer’s location. Instead of the customer reordering when its supply has been exhausted, the supplier is responsible for […].
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 11, 2019
I’ve written about the threat of cargo theft on here multiple times. One of the largest categories has always been food and beverage. Well, this week, more than $500,000 worth of Patron Tequila has been stolen from a Florida rest stop. After enjoying dinner, a truck driver noticed that his trailer (and the contents) were missing. The contents just happen to be 1,000 cases of Patron, with an estimated retail value of $507,105.
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
SIPMM Professional Publications
JANUARY 11, 2019
A procurement contract is a document detailing the legally-binding agreement between a company (the buyer) and supplier who is promising to sell of products and/or services with detailed technical specifications and to fulfill the terms and conditions outlined in the agreement. The buyer in return is obligated to acknowledge the goods/ or service and pay […].
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 11, 2019
Demand to increase efficiency in warehouse management is at an all-time high. Warehouse managers also face challenges with finding and retaining the right talent, as well as added pressure from customers and shareholders alike. One of the possible ways warehouse managers can improve efficiency is through the implementation of dark warehouses. Let’s take a closer look at dark warehouses and what they mean for the future of warehouse management.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 11, 2019
Cory utilizes more than 1,000 independent contractors, carriers and delivery drivers to complete over 2 million annual deliveries.
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 11, 2019
Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing and Toyota Material Handling USA will integrate into a single business unit by January 2020 to be called Toyota Material Handling.
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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 11, 2019
Rail carloads, at 221,759, saw a 6.2% annual increase, and intermodal container and trailers, at 214,344 units, increased 3.4%.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 11, 2019
The improvement was due primarily to a slightly firmer rate environment and lower diesel prices.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 11, 2019
YRC Worldwide, which controls the fourth- and eighth-largest less-than-truckload (LTL) units with its long-haul and regional trucking companies, is offering an early peak into its operating results for the fourth quarter 2018.
Kane is Able
JANUARY 11, 2019
As a new year begins, we wanted to reflect briefly on the year just passed. Here's a look back on some of the prominent accomplishments at Kane Is Able in 2018.
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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.
Automotive Logistics
JANUARY 11, 2019
Handling 31m parts and producing almost 10,000 vehicles each day, BMW is increasingly looking to digitalisation and Industry 4.0 innovations to help it organise its logistics more flexibly. The carmaker’s use of technologies including autonomous transport systems (ATS), robots, augmented reality (AR) and paperless systems, was discussed at length at a recent BMW press event near Munich to showcase logistics innovations.
IoT World Today
JANUARY 11, 2019
At CES this year, the Internet of Things seems less novel and more expected. While “artificial intelligence” is a more broadly used buzzword, IoT often takes on a supporting role. Consider, for instance, the LG Signature OLED TV R television, which is one of the stars of the show. The TV’s main selling point is that it can roll up, disappearing into its base.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 11, 2019
For November, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI rose 2.67% to 5.84 compared to October’s 3.17 reading.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 11, 2019
BITO Storage Systems has provided Parker Hannifin’s Engine Mobile Filtration Division with a fleet of its EQ Collapsible containers to replace cardboard boxes in a continuous cycle between itself and a supplier. In addition to offering improved product protection, the cost-saving fleet of BITO containers will pay for itself within one year. This results from eliminating the need to pay for cardboard disposal using a compactor – a time wasting process that previously occupied a member of st
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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 11, 2019
YRC Worldwide, which controls the fourth- and eighth-largest less-than-truckload (LTL) units with its long-haul and regional trucking companies, is offering an early peak into its operating results for the fourth quarter 2018. For the quarter, YRC said it anticipates reporting consolidated operating revenue of approximately $1.2 billion to $1.3 billion and consolidated operating income of approximately $55 to $65 million.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 11, 2019
Dutch warehouse automation specialist Vanderlande (Hall 1, J21) will showcase its next generation of scalable solutions for the fashion, food and general merchandise markets at LogiMAT 2019 next month. The company’s evolutions have been specifically designed to meet the challenges facing ecommerce and omni-channel warehouses. Visitors to LogiMAT will be able to learn more about Vanderlande’s latest instalment of ADAPTO.
247 Customs Broker
JANUARY 11, 2019
DP World has invested in two new Hyster empty container handlers which will allow it to create more capacity in the terminal’s empty park. The container handlers can tandem lift two empty 40ft containers and stack higher than the terminal’s current machines. The Hyster machines are compliant to the latest euro emission standards and will improve efficiency levels.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 11, 2019
AMP Clean Energy, formerly Forest Fuels, a UK biomass wood fuel supplier, has selected Paragon’s route optimisation software and fleXipod ePOD system. The company has adopted the integrated logistics solution to tackle the challenges created by rapid business growth, extended peak periods and changing customer expectations. In the last two years the company has expanded its specialist fleet of commercial vehicles from 14 to more than 40 to meet the growing demand for wood pellet and wood chip fu
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
JANUARY 11, 2019
John Lewis Partnership gross sales were up by 1.4 per cent for the seven weeks to 5 January 2019. Waitrose & Partners sales were up 0.3 per cent on a like-for-like basis whilst John Lewis & Partners sales were up 1.0 per cent on a like-for-like basis. Waitrose & Partners online sales increased by 12.8 per cent over the Christmas period. Black Friday also made a large contribution to the biggest sales week in John Lewis & Partners’ history.
Automotive Logistics
JANUARY 11, 2019
Chris Storrs (pictured) has replaced Helen Clarke at Ford of Europe as finished vehicle logistics manager. Clarke, who was in the role for more than six years after taking over from Bert Bong, has moved to a new role in material planning and logistics for the carmaker. She is now responsible for product definition, program and pre-production management (PPM), and systems and process implementation (S&PI).
247 Customs Broker
JANUARY 11, 2019
European cash & carry and wholesale supplier Transgourmet has purchased five Allison transmission-equipped CNG-powered Iveco Stralis NP trucks to distribute food goods in and around the southern German city of Ulm as it aims to become more environmentally friendly. . Iveco’s natural gas engines reduce particulate emissions by 95 per cent, nitrogen oxides by 60 per cent, and CO2 emissions by up to 90 per cent when using bio-methane.
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