GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 12, 2016
The manufacturing skills gap, which we first defined here , is a real threat to the future of the U.S. economy. More skilled workers are retiring than ever before, up to 10,000 baby boomers daily. As a result, the manufacturing industry will face a shortage of nearly 3.5 million jobs within the next few years explains Deloitte, and the problem will only get worse from there.
Freightos
OCTOBER 30, 2016
Uber Freight: Another “Uber-for-Trucking”? By Zvi Schreiber, CEO of Freightos. “Sometimes you’ll be out on the highway, you see two giant trucks loaded up with logs, and they pass each other on the highway… I don’t understand that. I mean, if they need logs over there… and they need ‘em over there, you’d think a phone call would save ‘em a whole lot of trouble.” Brian Regan , Comedian.
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Ottawa Logistics
OCTOBER 12, 2016
In today’s day and age of social media marketing, the race to gain trust among potential customers is anybody’s game for the taking. One of the ways you can set yourself above the competition is to establish yourself as a company who cares. As you up value-added posting on your site blog, Facebook and Twitter accounts, better your products and deliver pristine service, you can also show that you care about the greater community by a little social consciousness–and this can include choosing
3PL Links
OCTOBER 3, 2016
If your business needs to ship internationally, you no doubt realize that costs can add up over the course of weeks, months and years. Since international shipping is a necessity, however, you can’t merely neglect this aspect of your business to save money. Instead, you need to come up with ways to minimize costs. With that said, here are 5 ways your company can reduce international shipping costs.
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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?
The Logistics Academy
OCTOBER 17, 2016
What is it about lithium batteries that makes them so effective at powering the world around us? What is it about them that classifies them as Dangerous Goods? This infographic takes a quick look at the remarkable technology behind these high-energy power sources and offers tips for ensuring safe and compliant shipping. Source: LabelMaster. Related Training Programme: Handling of Lithium Batteries by Air.
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GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 18, 2016
An article published in the Wall Street Journal on September 1st claims that the number of unfilled manufacturing jobs is the highest it’s been in 15 years. Why? Apparently, many workers no longer possess the skills to perform today’s manufacturing jobs. How can Computer Integration remedy this? . An excerpt from the aforementioned Wall Street Journal article highlights a chroni c problem plaguing modern manufacturing operations … computer integration on the manufacturing floor and the loss of j
10xLogistics
OCTOBER 24, 2016
OK, I am late to the party on this one, sorry but when I read it I thought I had to write, albeit, late. The Cass Freight Index Report from September had virtually no good news in it. The best thing they had to say was (actual quote), ". the YoY contraction [in expenditures] appeared to be less bad [than August]". When all you can say is "It is not as bad as last month", you know it is bad.
Ottawa Logistics
OCTOBER 17, 2016
Industries with a need to ship especially sensitive products must conform to higher operational and safety standards, and keeping up with regulations and duties is a full time job. The right logistics partner within the nutraceuticals and beauty industries will have the experience to watch for pitfalls and the creativity to work around new concerns.
Logistics Portal
OCTOBER 31, 2016
New Changes in Rate Management for Ocean Freight How will you handle the new freight rate dynamics with the new ocean container line mergers and alliances?
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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.
The Logistics Academy
OCTOBER 4, 2016
Supply chain management is a field where Big Data and analytics have obvious applications. Until recently, however, businesses have been less quick to implement big data analytics in supply chain management than in other areas of operation such as marketing or manufacturing. Of course supply chains have for a long time now been driven by statistics and quantifiable performance indicators.
Apparel Logistics
OCTOBER 20, 2016
Fashion trends used to change at a snail's pace, influenced only by monthly magazines and annual fashion weeks. Today, however, Instagram influencers can spin the fashion industry on its head in a matter of hours, and apparel retailers and manufacturers often change their collections every two or three weeks. The fast-fashion phenomenon has created a culture that demands increased speed to market.
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 25, 2016
More manufacturers are turning toward vocational training and apprenticeship programs to help close the skills gap. According to The Huffington Pos t, a wide variety of apprenticeship programs focus on construction and manufacturing, creating a largely untapped resource of new skilled labor that manufacturers could easily access. However, some manufacturers will continue to avoid vocational programs in the interim, but they should consider the following ways vocational training will be a major p
10xLogistics
OCTOBER 2, 2016
I wrote about Drones first in February of 2013 after watching a Nova episode called " Rise of the drones ". This was almost a full year before the infamous Jeff Bezos 60 minutes episode where he somewhat stunned the world discussing using drones as delivery vehicles. In one way we have come a long way and in another, it is amazing how slow it has taken to commercialize this.
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
Ottawa Logistics
OCTOBER 12, 2016
Repeat customers are a key foundation of any business. Yet the present world seems to turn on a dime, with new internet based companies popping up on a daily basis. Here are three ways to ensure e-commerce customer retention in these modern times. Interactivity. Social media is now a dominating force in nearly every industry. Twitter, Facebook, and other platforms enable people to communicate at light speed.
Logistics Marketing Advisors
OCTOBER 28, 2016
Don’t rely on marketing shortcuts to grow your business. Instead, build a logistics marketing system for the long term. If you are the P&L owner of a logistics business, the absolute wrong question to be asking about marketing is “ How do we get leads fast?”. Instead, ask yourself: “How do we become known for those things we do best among the prospects most likely to buy our service?”.
InstaVans
OCTOBER 27, 2016
Truck driving is a career choice like any other; however, truckers need to follow a lifestyle completely tailored around their job. Transport services vary across the big cities; we explore transport services in Bangalore. Let’s follow Manjunath through a typical day as an Instavans driver. 8 am: Manjunath starts his day early so as to make the most of his time on the road.
Apparel Logistics
OCTOBER 12, 2016
The customer experience will become the primary way that 89 percent of businesses plan to compete by the end of 2016, according to research and advisory firm Gartner. It's relatively easy to control the customer experience when your apparel business operates entirely in house, but companies using skilled third-party logistics providers (3PLs) can get the same benefits.
Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader
Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 19, 2016
Editor's Note: This is a blog from our friend Augie Grasis who shows us how big data can work to our advantage with dynamic freight pricing. One of the big buzzwords in many industries is “Big Data.” Whether you realize it or not, the collection and use of customer and operational data affect a growing number of our everyday activities, whether it’s the type of coffee we are served at Starbucks, the ad we see in the sidebar of Facebook or the price we pay for an airline ticket.
10xLogistics
OCTOBER 25, 2016
A great article about a great leader titled " Leading by Example and Empowerment ". Congratulations to Marc Althen.well deserved.
Ottawa Logistics
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Regardless of industry, your direct sales supply chain needs to adapt to the globalization of the economy and the subsequent change in consumer behavior and technology this brings. The door to door salesman is quickly being replaced by the immediacy and indirect selling techniques of social media and online conferencing. As a company scales, the business that is generated turns into concerns of inventory, scheduling, and transport.
The Logistics Academy
OCTOBER 26, 2016
Until the dream of a connected home is realized, having robots performing chores in a home could be a long way off. Just take a look at the CES exhibition in Las Vegas (click to view). In a controlled working environment such as a factory, where robots are widely used for automation in production, they are usually programmed to perform tasks with fixed repeatable steps that require only simple decision making processes — limited data and information needed.
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The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.
PINC
OCTOBER 25, 2016
"Commercial Drone Interest is Exploding, While Applications Inside and Outside the DC Are Here Now, before Package Delivery". Use of drones for package delivery has received a lot of attention ever since Jeff Bezos unveiled a video of an Amazon drone dropping off a package via drone on a 60 Minutes broadcast in 2012, but other applications in the supply chain are likely to emerge first.
Apparel Logistics
OCTOBER 6, 2016
Most people have heard of Amazon Prime, the e-tailer giant's subscription plan that offers freebies like two-day shipping and streaming services. Since its debut in 2005, Amazon Prime has grown to about 40 million participants , and research shows that Prime members spend more than double the amount that non-Prime members spend on the website. Clearly, the Prime program has proved successful for Amazon, but what impact does it have on global trade and logistics?
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 20, 2016
The manufacturing industry of a country is directly proportional to its gross domestic product (GDP). In the U.S., every dollar spent on manufacturing adds $1.32 to the economy, and the industry supports more than 17 million workers, reports the Deloitte University Press. Meanwhile, the U.S. manufacturing industry faces a serious crisis, the skills gap.
Mazars Ledger
OCTOBER 7, 2016
As China’s economy and construction boom slow, the country’s steel manufacturers have not cut production. The result is significant overproduction… The post Excess Global Steel Production Capacity Forces US and EU to Impose Import Tariffs appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.
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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.
Radius Logistics
OCTOBER 31, 2016
Last month, several members of our team attended the in.sight conference in Nashville, Tennessee. This is a conference put on by TMW, the manufacturers of our ERP system, and is attended by over 2000 people from across North America. Not only is it a great networking opportunity for our team, the conference provides an inside look into the future of technology within our industry and how trucking intelligence software is evolving to meet the changing technology needs of businesses around the wor
3PL Insights
OCTOBER 21, 2016
In an economy where consumer shopping habits are shifting more towards e-commerce, the state of warehousing is changing. Distribution companies have to adapt to the trends, and it is having an interesting effect on several components of the industry. How is the warehouse industry changing to accommodate e-commerce? 1. Geographical changes. Interestingly, the surge in online shopping has affected what makes an area a prime location for logistical hubs, especially across the East Coast.
PINC
OCTOBER 12, 2016
First, we would like to thank Skyward for inviting us to participate in the 2016 MHI Annual Conference as a thought leader and partner. Jonathan Evans and X of Skyward will also be speaking during one of the most exciting keynotes of the conference - SCANNERS TAKING FLIGHT: WORLD OF WAREHOUSE SENSING IS CHANGING.
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