Talking Logistics
JANUARY 2, 2019
Achieving global supply chain visibility is a journey that companies have been on for many years, but most haven’t reached that promised land yet. What are the big hurdles companies must overcome to achieve this goal? What are some of the building blocks or foundational capabilities required? How do you translate global supply chain visibility into actual business benefits?
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 2, 2019
ARC Advisory Group 2019 supply chain trends of the year include: Global Trade and Tariffs; Logistics Labor Shortages and Automation; The “Digital Supply Chain” as the Logistics Technology Concept of the Year; expansion of Machine Learning and AI Enhancements. With taxes and duties accounting for a substantial portion of cost of goods sold, it is likely that companies will be reevaluating the impact on their global supply chains.
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DC Velocity
JANUARY 2, 2019
But savvy developers will pursue inland port opportunities and growing demand for urban fulfillment centers, new research shows.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 2, 2019
Holiday sales excluding automobiles rose 5.1% to $850 billion, based on data from Mastercard SpendingPulse. The total for the period between Nov. 1 and Christmas was the strongest growth in six years and includes a 19.1% surge in e-commerce sales.
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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 2, 2019
Most warehousing activities and processes are still performed manually. However, new technologies such as augmented and virtual reality, drones, robots, autonomous vehicles, IoT, and wearables will without a doubt transform the world of warehousing. With the support of artificial intelligence, big data, and advanced predictive analytics, warehouse planning and analysis is expected to evolve to […].
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Logistics Management
JANUARY 2, 2019
While the top of the list remains stable, up-and-comers are mixing up the software landscape with Cloud capabilities that traditional vendors are working to replicate.
DC Velocity
JANUARY 2, 2019
French cargo line receives first of four natural gas-powered containerships.
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 2, 2019
Douglas Battery has reintroduced its Raptor Rapid charger, a high-frequency, high-speed fully automatic modular fast charger designed to eliminate the need for battery changes.
DC Velocity
JANUARY 2, 2019
Brian C. Neuwirth promoted to company president, effective January 1.
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
JANUARY 2, 2019
With a 2.9-cent decrease, the national diesel average now stands at $3.048 per gallon, and the average price of diesel has fallen a cumulative 33.2 cents over the 11 consecutive weeks of declines.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 2, 2019
When times get tough it is easier to let a vendor go than to sever ties with a partner.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 2, 2019
The global economy started 2018 with strong, synchronized growth, but the momentum faded as the year progressed and growth trends diverged.
FueLoyal
JANUARY 2, 2019
Spending days and weeks in a row driving the truck across entire US can sometimes be very exhausting and paying attention to the details of the supplies and equipment truck drivers carries with him can be crucial. They can be your best friend and your worst enemy and they are an important part of one vehicle operation. LEARN 12 SECRET STEPS HOW TO MAKE $950 MORE PER TRUCK / MONTH.
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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.
GoShip Blog
JANUARY 2, 2019
Buying and selling items on online marketplaces like eBay and Craigslist is becoming more and more popular. It is a quick and convenient way to clean out any unnecessary or unwanted items or to buy a variety of items at a lower price than normal. However, not all of the items from Craigslist or eBay can fit into a cardboard box. sometimes there are really large and bulky objects, and it may be confusing to figure out how to ship items in a cheap and easy way.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 2, 2019
Generating the right resource forecasting, labor-hour scheduling or resource allocation information can be a challenge for project-oriented manufacturers.
LoGo
JANUARY 2, 2019
Understand how container tracking systems work and how to implement this technology in your freight forwarding business. O post Container tracking: How to use it in your freight forwarding business apareceu primeiro em Blog LoGo.
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 2, 2019
Blume Global has introduced new solutions to power a real-time, collaborative global supply chain ecosystem.
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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 2, 2019
This time last year, the trucking industry and its customers were just settling into compliance with a mandate from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) that required electronic logging devices (ELDs) on commercial vehicles with a gross weight of over 10,000 pounds (4,500kg). In the months preceding the initial deadline, predictions varied widely about the impact of ELDs on truck capacity and the transport market.
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 2, 2019
Creform Corp. has developed a lighted workstation for a quality inspection application.
PINC
JANUARY 2, 2019
In the very last days of 2018, we received a very flattering note from Adrian Gonzalez informing that our CEO's guest article landed the number-one position on the Top 10 Talking Logistics posts of 2018 ! If you are not familiar with Talking Logistics, it is an online video talk show and blog featuring industry expert Adrian Gonzalez interviewing Thought Leaders and Newsmakers in the supply chain and logistics industry.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 2, 2019
In a deal that claims to secure a long-term future for battery-powered trains in the UK, Hoppecke Industrial Batteries and Vivarail have confirmed that they will be working together to design and integrate batteries to power Vivarail’s Class 230 passenger trains. In October this year Vivarail launched the UK’s first passenger train powered by a mobile charging unit developed by Hoppecke.
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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 2, 2019
The government plans to invest £26.6 million to build micro robots to repair the UK’s underground pipe network and prevent disruption of roadworks in the future. The robots will be 1 cm-long and use sensors and navigation systems to find and mend cracks in pipes. The aim of the robot is to reduce the disruption caused by the 1.5 million road excavations that take place every year – which is estimated to cost business over £5 billion.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 2, 2019
Italian materials handling specialist Ferretto Group has been handed the international development prize by FIPA, the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Ferretto Group, one of the world’s leading providers of material handling and storage solutions, was recognized thanks to recent investment in the new plant at Usora. “We are very proud of this recognition,” stated Miguel Fabra CEO of the group.
247 Customs Broker
JANUARY 2, 2019
December 10, 2018 | By Karen M. Kroll. Tags: Supply Chain Management , Logistics , Supply Chain. Denise Kopko is vice president of operations-commercial, supply chain and logistics, with Veolia North America, an environmental services company that designs and provides water, waste, and energy management solutions for commercial, municipal, and industrial customers.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 2, 2019
Automotive and finished vehicle logistics specialist GEFCO has confirmed plans to float on the Paris Stock Exchange later this year. Russian Railways (RZD), which bought a majority stake in 2012 of the French-based group is likely to reduce its stake to below 50%, while previous owner PSA will reduce its holding from 25% to below 10%.The remainder will be subject to a two-year lock-in period.
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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 2, 2019
The Conflict. Onnit supplement and wellness company was built from the idea that supplements could be better. In 2010, Aubrey Marcus , now the CEO of Onnit , was frustrated with the supplement industry’s focus on providing only ingredients to solve a problem. Vitamins like zinc alone weren’t the solution. So, he took matters into his own hands. Marcus created Onnit in 2011 with a mission to solve a problem using ingredients synergistically.
Automotive Logistics
JANUARY 2, 2019
When Groupe PSA bought Opel/Vauxhall from GM in 2017 for €2.2 billion ($2.33 billion), Gefco was already providing logistics services for it. Then, when Opel/Vauxhall renewed its contract for fourth-party logistics (4PL) services with Gefco in October 2018 for a further four years, Gefco was tasked with finding further cost reductions and intensifying its optimisation and network engineering activities.
247 Customs Broker
JANUARY 2, 2019
Amazon Record Sales. This holiday Amazon says it had record sales and a record number of people sign up for its Prime membership service , but didn’t give many details. Amazon says it, once again, had a record-breaking 2018 holiday season. . On Wednesday last week, the ecommerce giant said in a press release that customers ordered more items worldwide “than ever before.” The press release also listed some of the most popular items, with a heavy emphasis on Amazon products such
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