Cyzerg

MARCH 4, 2020

The warehouse replenishment process pushes managers to walk a very thin line between understocking and overstocking. Failure to replenish inventory properly can stem from not having the right tools, unpredictable markets, and a lack of performance measurements in place. So, here are some of the best practices and tools that warehouse managers can use to optimize their inventory replenishment process and increase efficiency.

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Logistics Management

MARCH 4, 2020

Company officials said XPO will manage United Kingdom (UK) UK parts distribution through an integrated, digitally-managed transportation network. And they added that XPO will distribute automotive parts to Mercedes-Benz’s UK retail and commercial vehicle dealerships, running more than 40 routes on a daily basis from the Mercedes-Benz European Logistics Center in Milton Keynes and XPO’s overnight-delivery depots in Motherwell, Leigh, Wakefield, Gloucester, and Taunton.

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SIPMM Professional Publications

MARCH 4, 2020

Resource constraints and environmental pollution resulting in global warming are driving the transformation of world economy from that of linear “take-make-dispose” which consumes and transforms raw materials into products that are used until they are eventually discarded as waste, to a circular “make-use-recycle” model which purports to eliminate waste and ensure sustainability.

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Kuebix

MARCH 4, 2020

Artificial intelligence, robots and self-driving cars are establishing themselves within the transportation industry thanks to improved operational efficiencies and long-term benefits. These technologies are being adopted more commonly as their success stories continue to grow in number. Toyota, a Japanese automobile manufacturer recognized for their reliable and durable cars, has another plan to accelerate the […].

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 4, 2020

Effective freight management 2020 initiatives will help supply chains stay relevant and competitive with Amazon and the big box retailers. As the world watches the coronavirus’ epidemic spread, the time for rethinking existing freight management 2020 strategies has arrived. More importantly, shippers must recognize that the use of data could solve this crisis and those.read More.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2020

In addition to yourself, who participates and provides input in conducting your performance review? We asked our Indago research community that question back in September 2019. Not surprising, all of our Indago member respondents (100%) said that “The person I report to directly” participates and provides input in conducting their performance review.

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NGT News

MARCH 4, 2020

Kinetrex Energy, an inter-state liquefied natural gas (LNG) company, EDL, a global producer of sustainable distributed energy, and South Side Landfill, a privately owned business and the only Subtitle D, municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill in Indianapolis, say the construction of the Indy High BTU plant has been completed. The plant, which will be fully […].

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Freightos

MARCH 4, 2020

IBM’s rescue from the brink of collapse in the early 1990s to global technology leader today is generally credited to its leadership’s ability to pivot and make major changes to its established businesses – primarily from a focus on hardware to software, cloud computing and services. . But technology is surprisingly not the only driver in IBM’s renaissance.

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IoT World Today

MARCH 4, 2020

Moving people, automobiles, and goods around cities efficiently, safely, and sustainably is an enormous challenge in our era of expanding urbanization. So it’s no surprise that cities are creating smart mobility infrastructures, enabled by the Internet of Things. Take a look at some of the amazing smart city mobility applications enabled by the internet of things.

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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

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Logistics Management

MARCH 4, 2020

While the motor carrier hours-of-service (HOS) final rule has ostensibly been on the back burner since the Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a notice of proposed rule making (NPRM) geared towards HOS rule changes, with an emphasis on increasing safety through updating existing commercial motor vehicle driver regulations last August, it appears now that the wheels may be turning on the potential next steps for a final rule.

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NGT News

MARCH 4, 2020

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the 2019 Automotive Trends Report which provides the public with information about new light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, fuel economy, technology data and auto manufacturers’ performance in meeting the agency’s GHG emissions standards. The report focuses on greenhouse gas emissions, fuel economy and technology.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 4, 2020

An intermodal container is a reusable box-shaped structure composed of steel, produced for efficient, safe and undamaged material transportation for the international standard transportation system. The container can be transported in different modes of transport without unloading the material inside. Standardization of steel containers was developed by the U.S.

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WorkWave

MARCH 4, 2020

Time To Read: 4 minutes. Negative business reviews can be bad for business, and they can be difficult to navigate. According to a study that tracks consumer trends , more than 6 out of 10 consumers search Google for reviews. While avoiding bad reviews may seem impossible, there are practices that businesses can engage in to help prevent customers and clients from leaving negative feedback.

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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.

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LandLink

MARCH 4, 2020

The recent effects of Tariffs on the supply chain may pale in comparison to the potential aftermath of SARS-CoV-2. This virus has the potential to cause an economic shock unlike those that led to recessions in the recent past; the oil spike in 1991 that hit consumer wallets or the credit crunch in 2008 that seized up lending markets. The coronavirus has severely disrupted nearly every link in the global supply chain, from raw materials to components to finished goods, which could lead to curtail

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WorkWave

MARCH 4, 2020

Time To Read: 3 minutes. Promoting products or services to new customers through referrals is known as “referral marketing.” Referrals are among the best ways to generate sales leads, though obtaining these leads can be difficult to do consistently. There are multiple avenues to generate referrals from online and word-of-mouth marketing, to social media and email campaigns.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 4, 2020

With the Coronavirus disease, COVID-19 , daily infecting more and more people in China and many other parts of the world, economists and analysts are scrambling to predict its longer-term impact on global business in general and on supply chains in particular. Because the 2003 outbreak of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), originated in China, as COVID-19 did last December, comparisons are not only inevitable but also useful.

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Trinity Logistics

MARCH 4, 2020

Trinity Logistics is proud to announce that we have earned recognition as a Great Place to Work-Certified company for a third year. Certification is a great achievement, showcasing our company culture, which is something we take great pride in. The Great Place to Work® survey uses validated employee feedback gathered anonymously, to confirm that at least 7 out of 10 employees have a consistently positive experience at Trinity Logistics.

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Logistics Manager

MARCH 4, 2020

In a recent statement, EXIM Thailand have announced their planes to provide loans to help boost Myanmar imports from Thailand. Miss Draswan Shoowong (third right), Executive Vice President of Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM Thailand), and Dr. Hla Thaung (third left), General Manager of Shwe Bank, recently signed a loan agreement whereby EXIM Thailand will provide a credit facility to support the import of Thai products by Myanmar entrepreneurs to promote Thailand-Myanmar bilateral trade.

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NGT News

MARCH 4, 2020

General Motors Co. has shared details of its strategy to grow the company’s electric vehicle (EV) sales. GM’s strategy is a modular propulsion system and flexible, third-generation global EV platform powered by proprietary Ultium batteries. They will allow the company to attend to a variety of customer needs – whether they are looking for affordable […].

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ShipLilly

MARCH 4, 2020

Spending countless hours hunting for the best rates for our clients Lucio Chang started his journey back in 1999. At first, Lucio saw himself following a completely different path from where he would eventually be. He was assembling pizzas in a local restaurant chain in Miami but felt a strong desire to explore his opportunities in new fields. A problem-solver by nature, he went on to pursue a career where his traits would best fit and where he could do both, learn and be a leader.

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Logistics Manager

MARCH 4, 2020

The members of THE Alliance, Hapag-Lloyd , Hyundai Merchant Marine , Ocean Network Express , and Yang Ming have announced updated details of 2020 Service Network, focusing on Asia-Middle East trade-lane. THE Alliance will introduce three newly organized express loops from early April and these services will provide higher frequency, direct and expanded coverage, and the fast connections from the respective regions.

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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.

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WorkWave

MARCH 4, 2020

Time To Read: 4 minutes. Companies today need to be able to grow with technological innovations in order to stay competitive. A large portion of this growth is made possible through the repeated training and development of their employees’ knowledge and skills. Employee retention allows a company to continually develop its staff, without losing the investments they have made in skills and training.

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NGT News

MARCH 4, 2020

In-Charge Energy, an energy solutions company accelerating electrification of the transportation industry by providing scalable, turnkey commercial electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure solutions, says its Series A funding will be led by Macquarie Capital and ABB Technology Ventures. Greg Callman, senior managing director and global head of energy technology at Macquarie Capital, will join In-Charge Energy’s […].

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Logistics Manager

MARCH 4, 2020

At DNV GL’s recent annual London press briefing, DNV GL – Maritime CEO Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen announced the classification society had awarded a ground-breaking new class notation to mitigate fire risks on container ships to MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company. The notation has been implemented on the largest container ships in the world, the 23,000+ TEU MSC Gülsün class.

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Airfreight Logistics

MARCH 4, 2020

Due to the risk of spreading the coronavirus (COVID-19), multiple airlines have suspended or reduced the number of flights to and from Mainland China. As a consequence, there is an estimated 5,000 tons less capacity available per day. Determined to assist our customers in tackling some of the resulting backlogs and offset supply chain disruptions, DSV offers a unique solution via our charter network.

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Women in Trucking

MARCH 4, 2020

The difference between a leader who achieves commitment from employees versus one who achieves compliance, is effective coaching. The most effective leaders are those who see themselves as coaches and leaders rather than managers or supervisors. But what makes a leader an effective coach? It’s their mindset. Effective leaders believe in the value of coaching, and they think about their role as a manager in such a way where coaching occurs naturally.

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Camelot 3PL Software

MARCH 4, 2020

Right now, Camelot is preparing for our sesquiennial Camelot User Conference , where our clients from all over will meet with us in Charlotte, NC to learn more about the current state and future of Excalibur. Before going any further, I have to admit that I did research the proper way to refer to an event that occurs every 18 months, and that term is sesquiennial.

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WorkWave

MARCH 4, 2020

Time To Read: 5 minutes. Every business owner will have specific knowledge, skills, or experience that will be advantageous in building and managing a business. It can be tempting to start setting up an office, building a client base, and finding business management solutions to consolidate workflow right out of the gate. However, there are certain fundamentals that every new or aspiring entrepreneur should take care of to lay the foundation for success — and growth.

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