Talking Logistics
APRIL 12, 2021
The words we tend to use to describe successful supply chains — agile, responsive, flexible — went from concepts to strategic imperatives last year due to the pandemic. This is true for all stakeholders in the industry, but especially for logistics service providers (LSPs). This has sparked a renewed focus on digital transformation. How is.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 12, 2021
Pietro Valsecchi, Covestro’s Expert on 5G. 5G represents the next generation of broadband cellular technology. I have written before that 5G for supply chain applications is still at the hype stage. However, the 5G protocol is slowly evolving to add more features for industrial applications. The promise of 5G is alluring. Thus, it was of interest to me to hear what Pietro Valsecchi, who is an expert on operational excellence and part of the Global Process Control Technology team at Covestr
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Logistics Management
APRIL 12, 2021
A little more than one month after reports surfaced suggesting that global electronics giant Panasonic was set to acquire, in Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Blue Yonder (formerly JDA), a provider of AI-driven and end-to-end supply chain management services, a report in the Wall Street Journal indicated that Blue Yonder instead plans to become a publicly traded company.
MTS Logistics
APRIL 12, 2021
Looking within a short-term horizon, the outlook for container shipping over the next 2-3 months appears relatively well-known, although certainly not well-liked by shippers. In essence, we will continue to see a situation of bottleneck problems, capacity shortages and high pressure on rates. This is, hopefully, not a surprise to anyone now. But what happens if we look beyond this horizon and try to contemplate the market situation in the second half of 2021 as well as into 2022?
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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.
Logistics Management
APRIL 12, 2021
Instead of purchasing large fixed capital, retailers find relief in minimizing both infrastructure changes and other financial burden by choosing an intelligent robot solution.
Logistics Brief brings together the best content for Logistics and Warehousing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Logistics Management
APRIL 12, 2021
ProMatDX will offer more than 100 seminars on a variety of manufacturing and supply chain topics including sponsored sessions focused on robotics, automation and a host of other relevant, timely subjects.
FreightWaves SONAR
APRIL 12, 2021
Today’s shipping and transportation industry has changed in several ways, even over just the last few years. One of the most popular tools that drives the supply chain to new heights is the process of intermodal freight shipping. This is seen exceptionally well when looking at rail capacity and transportation rates for the modern supply chain.
Logistics Management
APRIL 12, 2021
Digital freight brokerages (DFBs) are redefining the model entirely by injecting machine learning, AI and data-driven predictive technology into the supply chain.
PLS Logistics
APRIL 12, 2021
The year 2020 was anything but ordinary, and the imbalance caused by shutdowns and business restrictions continues to affect supply chains across the world in 2021. Such ripple effects impacted consumer spending patterns and exacerbated pricing, leading to spikes in truck freight rates.
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
NGT News
APRIL 12, 2021
The Canadian government says it is committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 while strengthening the economy, creating good jobs and supporting energy workers. Seamus O’Regan Jr., minister of natural resources, has unveiled plans for the Hydrogen Strategy Implementation Strategic Steering Committee, which will advance and measure the progress outlined in the Hydrogen Strategy for […].
Logistics Management
APRIL 12, 2021
Download the complimentary report to see a review of the TMS landscape. Start your journey to digital transformation today!
NGT News
APRIL 12, 2021
Plug Power Inc., a provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, has been invited to submit a Part II Application for a loan guarantee under the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Title XVII Loan Guarantee Program. The invitation for the Part II application is for a proposed $520 million loan guarantee […]. The post Plug Power Secures DOE Funding to Promote Hydrogen Solutions appeared first on NGT News.
Logistics Management
APRIL 12, 2021
Convoy’s digital freight network offers dynamic pricing that’s resilient to market volatility.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 12, 2021
The global food supply chain is in trouble.
Logistics Management
APRIL 12, 2021
Global trade is becoming increasingly complex, making on-time, profitable deliveries more challenging.
Loginext
APRIL 12, 2021
Last Mile Deliveries and Route Optimization: The Complete Guide Last mile delivery is the final step of a product’s movement from a warehouse or inventory to the customer’s doorstep. Even before ecommerce was widely popular, last mile delivery was an integral part of the logistics operations in numerous businesses. Especially in supply chain management, the […].
Logistics Management
APRIL 12, 2021
CAGTC Executive Director Elaine Nessle explained that, for years, there has been an ongoing conversation about insufficient levels of infrastructure funding across the entire transportation spectrum, specifically as it relates to freight-related infrastructure.
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Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 12, 2021
To help further improve the efficiency of its grocery home shopping service, Asda has become the first UK supermarket to introduce a powered stair climber, in collaboration with materials handling specialist, Stanley. Following a successful trial of Stanley’s ultra-lightweight stair climber, Asda has introduced 270 machines as part of its urban delivery fleet.
Logistics Bureau
APRIL 12, 2021
I’ve noticed a trend in recent years in that when businesses want to check their distribution networks or design a distribution network , they immediately jump into loads and loads of detail. Maybe it’s because the tools are out there to do it now, but I’d like to highlight other approaches that are less time-consuming and resource-hungry. Four Ways to Streamline Your Network Design.
Logistics Management
APRIL 12, 2021
Coming out of COVID, there’s a lot going on in the materials handling industry.
Overdrive Online
APRIL 12, 2021
Coldfoot Camp and the Dalton Highway, which runs past it, have ties to development of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and, more recently, the popular "Ice Road Truckers" TV series.
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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 Management
APRIL 12, 2021
This white paper explores the key pain points that supply chain executives are dealing with right now and outlines the main considerations that all companies should use when enlisting outside professionals to help them expand an existing operation or launch a new one.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 12, 2021
Ship congestion outside the busiest U.S. gateway for trade with Asia persisted over the past week as imports surged through March, usually one of the slower months of the year for container volumes.
Logistics Management
APRIL 12, 2021
This white paper covers the 7 most common warehouse workflows for robotic automation. (Hint: it’s not just point-to-point horizontal transportation anymore.
Truck News
APRIL 12, 2021
My first experience with cargo theft was one summer during university. I was working the graveyard shift on a loading dock and noticed a co-worker putting boxes of new appliances into a strategically located garbage bin, which only he was allowed to empty. It was obvious he was taking out more than trash. From crimes […].
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
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 12, 2021
Thomas Goldsby, Professor & Haslam Chair in Logistics in the Supply Chain Management Department at the University of Tennessee, sketches a picture of how supply chains might be permanently changed by the pandemic, even as they adjust to its end.
Shippeo
APRIL 12, 2021
Despite being ripe for process and efficiency enhancements, the yard is often overlooked when it comes to investment. Real-time visibility is a key enabler of automation in the yard, as well as the efficiencies that stem from this.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 12, 2021
FourKites, a supply chain visibility solution platform, has announced a new Carrier Connect Guarantee, a service level agreement that provides customers with comprehensive carrier onboarding.
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