Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 23, 2019
Freight visibility is a hot topic these days. Companies are under greater pressure to know where their freight is at all time. As customer expectations for fast and low-cost shipping continue to rise, globalization is increasing, and we see ongoing fluctuations in freight capacity it’s more important than ever for companies to know where shipments are at every stage.
Supply Chain and Logistics
MAY 23, 2019
SAE is the former Society of Automotive Engineers, and has been a leader in standard setting for many years. There is clearly a need for standards around data for shared bike and scooter services, for instance.
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Fleet Owner
MAY 23, 2019
When looking at the effectiveness and efficiency of your operation, look for things that stand out from the norm; those are the things that you need to dig into more deeply in order to figure out exactly what is causing the anomaly so you can take the necessary action to bring them in-line.
Supply Chain and Logistics
MAY 23, 2019
Sam Whelan, Asia correspondent of the Loadstar has a short article about a vision DPWorld has for integrating data and logistics. He describes some innovative activities.
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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
MAY 23, 2019
Stay Metrics, a provider of driver retention tools for motor carriers, recently teamed with Luma, a learning and instructional design company, to offer the transportation industry free training for the upcoming International Roadcheck 72-hour inspect
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Fleet Owner
MAY 23, 2019
A new report from Navigant Research analyzes the state of the automated medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicle market, providing global market forecasts, segmented by vehicle class and region, through 2030.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 23, 2019
One of the most discussed topics in supply chain management today is the “Amazon Effect.” Clearly, the Amazon business model has affected many industries, including retail, manufacturing and distribution. Consumers now expect — and get — free next-day or second-day delivery on everything from electronics to shoes. To ask your customers to accept anything less in an Amazon world would be like telling your teenager that their iPhone is going away, but they are welcome […].
Fleet Owner
MAY 23, 2019
Mack Defense, a subsidiary of Mack Trucks, is displaying the M917A3 heavy dump trucks with an armored cab for the first time in public at the annual Showcase for Commerce. The event takes place May 29-31 in Johnstown, PA.
Morai Logistics
MAY 23, 2019
In response to growing customer expectations, supply chains are looking at regionalization as a way to be more efficient. At the beginning of this year, Morai Logistics presented 4 supply chain and logistics trends to watch for 2019. Included in this list were the current capacity crunch, transportation regulation mandates and direct-to-consumer fulfillment that result from an increase in consumer expectations.
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
WorkWave
MAY 23, 2019
Time To Read: 3 minutes. If you’re entering the HVAC industry, you’ll want to make sure you are equipped with the proper tools for success, which range from the basic essentials to those that are nice to have, but not necessarily mandatory. Whether you’re on a service call or doing routine maintenance, you need to make sure you have reliable and durable tools available to you at a moment’s notice in order to help get the job done quickly and efficiently.
Talking Logistics
MAY 23, 2019
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This post from Kuebix’s blog highlights the use of virtual reality (VR) technology to train truck drivers.
Logistics Management
MAY 23, 2019
Total April volume, at 1,506,210, was up 0.2% annually. Trailers again saw the steepest decline, falling 13% to 102,349, following March’s 12.1% annual decline. Domestic containers, at 614.225, slipped 4%.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 23, 2019
The race to push I.T. applications to the cloud isn’t enough to improve collaboration within the supply chain.
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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
MAY 23, 2019
While USMCA has still not been formally signed into law, it has the attention of the freight railroad sector, to be sure. And that was presented in a very detailed letter sent to the Members of the United States Congress from the Association of American Railroads (AAR) and its undersigned Class I freight railroad members.
GlobalTranz
MAY 23, 2019
Fill out the Form Below to Get a Free Copy of the White Paper to Your Inbox! Shippers may work with countless vendors in today’s world, and in the age of e-commerce, it is possible for shippers to work vendors and suppliers from across the globe. Unfortunately, managing this complex vendor network and controlling inbound.read More. The post [WHITE PAPER] Improving Inbound Freight Management: How Data-Driven Processes Bring Efficiencies & Reduce Costs appeared first on Transportation Managem
Overdrive Online
MAY 23, 2019
Quick-changing freight conditions affect carriers large and small, and faster than they ever did before as tech greases the change skids. The people who are going to adjust best, as has always been the case, will be independent thinkers with high-level critical thinking skills in the toolbox.
Logistics Bureau
MAY 23, 2019
Here at Logistics Bureau, we’re delighted that our blog is attracting so many followers, and that our posts inspire lots of healthy dialogue. Of course, along with our readable posts, you’ve probably spotted the occasional video—and you may even have noticed that we’ve been posting a few more of those lately. That’s because we want to bring you even more insights into logistics and supply chain management, in a broader range of formats.
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Kane is Able
MAY 23, 2019
Listen. React. Listen. React. Listen. React. These two words summarize the day of many customer service representatives (CSRs) across the world.
Dedola Global Logistics
MAY 23, 2019
Sourcing in Vietnam Made Easy. Importers worldwide looking to manufacture their products in Asia want two things: high quality and low cost. While China is known for manufacturing virtually any type of product, increased production costs and trade disputes have caused companies to look elsewhere. Over the years, Vietnam has developed into a potential resource for importers looking to manufacture the right product.
United World Transporation
MAY 23, 2019
It is well known that for commercial refrigerated transport companies, including owner-operators, truck maintenance can be at time taxing. We understand that all jobs, as well as short journeys, seem to be nonstop. In fact, there isn’t much respite for truckers, whether it’s staying on the road, or taking care of your truck. Thus, it’s critical to have an efficient or effective maintenance plan in place, to avoid unnecessary downtown or faults.
World Food Programme Logistics
MAY 23, 2019
‘Let’s Fly’ immersive pedagogy builds confidence along with skill in Ethiopia On a bright May morning, the Addis Ababa Golf Club looks like it is readying for a children’s birthday party with red flags and yellow cones arranged in circles, squares and lines. Balloons fly from yellow tape along a broom handle balanced on two chairs. Landing pads dot the grass.
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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.
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
MAY 23, 2019
When we think about logistics everyone comes to mind companies like Amazon or the management of maritime transport. However, logistics is as old as humanity. And it has always existed. From the transport of the marble of the pyramids, the military campaigns of Alexander the Great, the fleet of the East Indies or the military quartermaster of an aircraft carrier.
World Food Programme Logistics
MAY 23, 2019
It is no exaggeration to say that eating is a national pastime in Laos. Lao people say “Have you eaten yet?”, where the Englishman would politely ask “How do you do?” This is a nation of slow cookers, meticulous chewers and enthusiastic consumers. There is always time to prepare a full set of dishes, catering to a perfect balance between salty, sweet, sour, bitter, cooked, fresh, mild and spicy.
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
MAY 23, 2019
Employees in a “C Discount” warehouse in France, december 2012. JEAN-PIERRE MULLER / AFP. With the decline of the manufacturing industrial sector in Western Europe, the working class shifted to activities which aren’t classified as secondary sector, but whose tasks to perform are still industrial. Those jobs are repetitive, painful and often cause occupational diseases.
Paragon
MAY 23, 2019
The post Six Signs Your Organization Needs an Electronic Proof of Delivery System appeared first on Paragon Routing.
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
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
MAY 23, 2019
With thinking in the case of our last class in logistics, I remembered the idol example in production process that we took in last semester “TOYOTA” TOYOTA is one of the largest automotive brands with a global footprint, Known for its innovative methods of production. Toyota has acquired a leadership position in the automotive industry. Every vehicle that it makes require assembling of thousands of parts sourced from suppliers all around the world.
Penske Move Ahead
MAY 23, 2019
Penske Logistics has been honored by General Motors with the 2018 Supplier of the Year and 2018 Overdrive Awards at a recent ceremony in Warren, Michigan. . “We hold our suppliers to a high bar,” explained Steve Kiefer, GM senior vice president of global purchasing and supply chain. “They went above and beyond to deliver the innovations and quality that will help us earn customers for life.”.
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
MAY 23, 2019
The aircraft manufacturer Boeing estimates that in the next twenty years, the volume of air cargo around the world will grow above the fleet of aircraft that was dedicated to carrying this air cargo. Based on a report carried out by this company, worldwide cargo traffic will increase 4.2%, the cargo aircraft fleet will grow by 2.8% and in the next decades, it is expected that world trade will increase by 3.4%.
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