Blue Grace Logistics
AUGUST 29, 2019
For a logistics player to be successful, it is imperative to regularly check if every aspect of the supply chain process is working at optimum capability. The surest way to ensure this is to keep a checklist. Tom Peters, the author of In Search of Excellence, says, “Almost all quality improvement comes via simplification of design, manufacturing, layout, processes, and procedures.”.
Freight Center
AUGUST 29, 2019
Unemployment levels are flirting with all-time lows. Wages are going up, business confidence is high, it seems like everything in the job market is flowing well! But there’s one job in particular that’s feeling the threat of obscurity. According to the American Trucking Association (ATA), there is a decline in the number of truck drivers in the United States.
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Freightos
AUGUST 29, 2019
Open up LinkedIn and check out the profile of senior salesperson at a freight forwarder or carrier and you’ll probably see several top-tier providers as previous employers. Historically, a carrier’s relationship with importers and exporters was built by sales people. The best of them accumulated books of business contacts, which moved companies with them.
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 29, 2019
[00:38] Please introduce yourself and your company. I’m Gary Sostack, President and Founder of ElementaLogistics LLC. We assist 3PLs with their bid packages to corporations, and we work with corporations who don’t see supply chain as their core activity. [01:20] Tell us a little about your background. I grew up in New York and graduated from the New York Institute of Technology.
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Kuebix
AUGUST 29, 2019
Beef burgers have been a summer barbecuing staple for generations of Americans. From Memorial Day to Labor Day families and friends will gather to share this favorite food in backyards across the country, not to mention year-long at many popular fast-food chains. The traditional beef burger is changing, however. Now, when you head to your […].
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GlobalTranz
AUGUST 29, 2019
In the logistics and supply chain industries, every edge counts. That’s why facilities managers and decision makers everywhere are exploring the benefits of automated material handling. This group of technologies can bring new levels of productivity, safety and profitability to these important verticals. 1. Higher-Value Jobs When people talk about automation, they focus most of.read More.
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 29, 2019
Editor's note: This is the third of a five-part series of Fleet Owner's annual Trucking by the Numbers report. Read the second part here. In this section of Trucking by the Numbers, we focus on drivers.
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 29, 2019
Connected commerce has affected change at every echelon of inventory asset management. Retailer requirements now demand that wholesalers offer a new set of capabilities to fulfill their role in delivering on the customer value chain. As a result, wholesalers must implement a strategic inventory management solution to facilitate replenishment for their tier-one customers.
Morai Logistics
AUGUST 29, 2019
With the growth of blockchain as a viable mechanism to oversee supply chain processes, it’s worthwhile taking a look at how it currently stands in the industry and where it is going. Blockchain has been talked about as a potential breakthrough technology for supply chains for a while. Yet, in the past couple of years the wait for the potential of the technology to meet the reality of technology has threatened to stall enthusiasm around it.
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
Overdrive Online
AUGUST 29, 2019
Despite the recent freight slowdown in some parts of the trucking sector, owner-operators and company drivers alike dug in deep to pull out yet another record-breaking auction for the "Truckers Fund." Between an auction, a charity dunk tank ($20 for three throws) and matching funds, total donations for the event came to nearly $21K.
Material Handling and Logistics
AUGUST 29, 2019
Stay safe and treat this story like it might be the big one.
Logistics Management
AUGUST 29, 2019
American Logistics Aid Network releases statement with resources for logistics community.
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 29, 2019
Meal plans encourage truck and bus drivers to eat healthy on the road.
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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.
Material Handling and Logistics
AUGUST 29, 2019
Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA) has launched the Jungheinrich electric stand-up counterbalanced lift truck, the ETG 214-318 series.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 29, 2019
Why is reverse logistics overlooked as a means of increasing customer satisfaction and ROI?
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 29, 2019
Meal plans encourage truck and bus drivers to eat healthy on the road.
United World Transporation
AUGUST 29, 2019
Insurance providers often tell their clients to report even the most minor collision, but sometimes this might not be the best move. But, on the other hand, if you hide an accident from your insurer by paying out of pocket for repair costs, you could expose yourself to some trouble. So, how can you tell when you should and when you shouldn’t? When to File.
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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.
LandLink
AUGUST 29, 2019
Cargo theft is the primary concern of shippers and logistics professionals over any national holiday weekend. Holiday weekends pose a higher threat because truckers will park their trucks, and warehouses will be shut for an extended period of time. Millions of dollars are lost, production schedules disrupted, and customers disappointed over the long holiday stretch.
World Food Programme Logistics
AUGUST 29, 2019
World Food Programme (WFP) helps Congolese refugees find peace in Zambia “It’s not easy to laugh or smile when you live in fear, under the constant threat of being killed,” says Kalombe Kalombe, a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) living in Mantapala Refugee Settlement in Zambia’s Luapula province. Kalombe fights back the tears as she recounts the horrific stories of conflict, hunger and death that punctuated her life.
Paragon
AUGUST 29, 2019
The post Five Ways Drivers’ Tasks Get Easier with an Electronic Proof of Delivery App appeared first on Paragon Routing.
World Food Programme Logistics
AUGUST 29, 2019
An artful thumbs-up for school feeding from the winners of the Children’s Design Competition 2019 By Amihan Limbona, aged 11, of the Philippines. Every year hundreds of inventive artworks are submitted by school pupils from around the world, for the World Food Programme’s (WFP) annual Children’s Design Competition. This year was no exception, with a host of entries whittled down to 130, from 27 of the countries where WFP runs school feeding programmes, supplies nutritious snacks to schools, or s
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Coyote
AUGUST 29, 2019
Rich Weissman & Associates, with help from UPS, shares how better data drives decision making.
Penske Move Ahead
AUGUST 29, 2019
American Tire Distributors (ATD), one of the largest independent suppliers of tires to the replacement tire market, today announced a collaboration with Penske Truck Leasing to test electric trucks in the Southern California market. The partnership will consist of a three-month electric vehicle pilot at ATD’s Santa Fe Springs location. The electric truck pilot is designed to better understand how electric vehicle technology can best work in real-world operations, looking at applications and best
Coyote
AUGUST 29, 2019
UPS discusses chatbots and the future of artificial intelligence in logistics.
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 29, 2019
The new Kelley Digital Master Control Panel represents the next generation of integrated dock equipment control that will help to enhance safe and efficient dock operation. Kelley Digital Master Control Panels streamline dock operations by combining operations across multiple pieces of dock equipment while providing increased overall control, insight as well as decision-making intelligence.
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
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247 Customs Broker
AUGUST 29, 2019
For the past several years, BluJay Solutions has collaborated with Adrian Gonzalez, an industry-leading supply chain and logistics analyst and blogger for “Talking Logistics with… The post BluJay Cyclists Ride to Support Type 1 Diabetes Research appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 29, 2019
White paper by Material Handling Product Line team, Camso. Non-marking tires are a requirement for about 30% of forklift applications, especially in warehousing, paper mills and chemicals & food processing plants. The build-up of static electricity, common to this type of tire, creates a significant hazard for personnel safety and facility downtime.
247 Customs Broker
AUGUST 29, 2019
Home > Omnichannel > Consumers grow impatient with high shipping costs for oversized items Omnichannel August 28, 2019 Most online shoppers will avoid sellers that… The post Consumers grow impatient with high shipping costs for oversized items appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
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