GlobalTranz
MAY 1, 2020
Collaborative logistics is the future (and the now) of successful, risk-managed logistics and supply chain management. There is no greater demand than what market forces, competitors, and Black Swan supply chain events 3PLs and freight brokers have to meet the challenges shippers face. Carriers are struggling to remain profitable. The industry is dealing with a.read More.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 29, 2020
Transportation professionals are used to dealing with exceptions, as well as navigating the ebbs and flows of the transportation market. But the current COVID-19 crisis, to borrow a phrase from the movie Spinal Tap, turns the dial to 11. How are shippers weathering this current crisis? How are they using transportation management systems and market.
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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
APRIL 28, 2020
There are some books that we all enjoy reading. There are others that we have to read, whether we want to or not. Retailers’ routing guides and vendor manuals definitely fit into that second category.
MTS Logistics
MAY 1, 2020
Container shipping transports manufactured goods, semi-manufactured goods, and raw materials around the world. There are always uncertain situations that the shipping industry faces. The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the biggest uncertainties for the shipping industry in recent times. Over the past several months, China struggled with COVID-19, so manufacturing and shipping activity has been slowed down dramatically.
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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 Viewpoints
APRIL 27, 2020
Because of the pandemic, risk management surrounding sourcing has become top of mind. One best practice in this area is to identify and qualify alternate suppliers. Companies need to ensure they have alternate sources of supply that can ramp up to the volumes needed. This best practice urges companies to examine not just the cost of the sourced products, but also to understand the risks associated with not multi-sourcing key components.
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Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 29, 2020
The solutions that have worked in the past — increasing inventory, adding capacity at different locations and diversifying suppliers — are just scratching the surface when it comes to having a truly resilient supply chain.
Overdrive Online
APRIL 27, 2020
There's been a surprising amount of praise heaped on drivers during the coronavirus pandemic. Let's hope the public’s newfound respect for truckers lasts a lot longer than the crisis.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 30, 2020
A few months ago, I attended the ARC Advisory Group’s Industry Forum in Orlando. While I was there, I had the opportunity to sit down and interview a few ARC analysts including Craig Resnick, Harry Forbes, Inderpreet Shoker, and Jim Frazier. I also had the opportunity to sit down with Ed O’Brien and discuss digital transformation in the changing retail landscape.
Logistics Management
APRIL 30, 2020
Global express delivery and logistics services provider DHL Express said this week it plans to invest $5.3 million to relocate and expand its Nashville, Tenn.-based service center. Company officials said that this effort is being driven by anticipated e-commerce growth, coupled with very strong logistics and distribution sector activity in Tennessee.
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
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 29, 2020
Auto companies are rethinking their 2020 supply-chain strategies to cash in on new market opportunities, maintain competitive advantages, and cut costs to weather the coronavirus pandemic.
Overdrive Online
APRIL 30, 2020
The power to determine whether you've been treated right on a load-to-load basis by a broker is held by. guess who? Assuming you haven't signed away the right by agreeing to a contract in which you waive it, reader, that's you. .
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 29, 2020
ARC develops an annual market study on the global WMS market. Incorporating the business impact of the coronavirus outbreak and the “Great Lockdown” into this year’s WMS market forecast increases the complexity and elevates the uncertainty of the forecasting process. In my opinion, the warehouse management systems (WMS) industry is likely to remain relatively stable during these uncertain economic times.
Logistics Management
APRIL 28, 2020
“My C-Level execs need to hear this!” Such was one shipper’s response I received after publishing a recent Two Minute Warning about how too many executives take their supply chains for granted. Candidly, I know that this is a challenging message for C-Level executives to hear, because over the years I’ve received several calls and had conversations with presidents and CEOs who have expressed concerns about the effectiveness of their 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.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 27, 2020
At a time when supply chains are fracturing as a result of the global coronavirus pandemic, is blockchain the solution?
Overdrive Online
MAY 1, 2020
Independents Daniel and Phyllis Snow have been at home for going on a month now as rates and available freight volumes have fallen and what Snow calls a veritable epidemic of "bad business" (extending from brokers to shippers and receivers and carriers, too) has taken hold. Independents Daniel and Phyllis Snow have been at home for going on a month now as rates and available freight volumes have fallen and what Snow calls a veritable epidemic of "bad business" (extending from brokers to shippers
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 28, 2020
By February, omnichannel retailers were responding to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, closing stores and factories in China, and reallocating inventory to still-active markets to mitigate the pandemic’s initial impact. Changes of this magnitude and nature do not come easily for most retailers, but those with truly integrated omnichannel systems can see, project demand for and shift inventory with relative ease, just one of the many ways omnichannel retailers can respond to a global pandemic
Talking Logistics
APRIL 27, 2020
Everyone in the transportation industry knows that there’s a lot of waste in the system. Waste in the form of under-utilized capacity and empty miles, for example, which results in added costs and inefficiencies for shippers and carriers. One way to address this problem is through collaborative shipping — that is, multiple shippers and carriers.
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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.
Trinity Logistics
APRIL 28, 2020
In the midst of this unprecedented time, we recognize the struggles that our dedicated carriers are faced with, which is why beginning May 26, 2020, Trinity Logistics will be permanently reducing our QuickPay fees and making the move to the TriumphPay platform. TriumphPay is a leading provider of carrier and vendor payment solutions. This will drive efficiencies for Trinity and offer a better payment experience to our carriers.
Logistics Management
APRIL 29, 2020
Realizing changes needed to be made to streamline its freight tendering processes, Encore Glass began looking into other options. The majority of the options did not peak his interest, in that they were, what he called, largely impersonal and static, to a large degree. But that changed after a 2019 meeting between Encore and Seattle-based digital freight network Convoy and its co-founder and CEO Dan Lewis.
Morai Logistics
APRIL 29, 2020
Supply chains are having to deal with uncertainty now more than ever—here are 5 ways that demand sensing is helping them manage it. Today’s supply chain’s success is marked by the speed at which it can respond to the demands placed upon it. Companies have to be able to deal with the unexpected. Fast. There can often be sudden changes in what customers want.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 28, 2020
COVID-19 is the largest crisis in recent history, impacting us all economically, physically, socially and politically. Everyone will play a role in helping our world achieve a new normal. As business leaders, we can celebrate the success of an adaptable supply chain, but also expose and acknowledge areas of supply chain improvement such as collaboration.
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
Shipping and Freight Resource
APRIL 28, 2020
In any normal year, hundreds of thousands of containers filled with cargo are abandoned all over the world. While abandoned cargo could be quite stressful and considered to be a big headache for everyone concerned, a freight forwarder may be especially affected by cargo abandonment. WHEN IS CARGO CONSIDERED TO BE ABANDONED…? There are many reasons for cargo abandonment ranging from perfectly legitimate causes such as consignees going bankrupt, cargo discrepancies in quality or quantity, or
Logistics Management
APRIL 30, 2020
COVID-19 has upended supply chains globally. We asked our readers how the virus is impacting their plans for new warehouse and distribution center solutions.
NGT News
APRIL 27, 2020
The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) has launched the centralized, global tracker of hydrogen and fuel cell regulations, codes and standards, FuelCellStandards.com, is live and publicly available to all U.S. and international stakeholders in the hydrogen and fuel cells community. FuelCellStandards.com tracks the world-wide development of hundreds of industry standards with an easily […].
Overdrive Online
APRIL 27, 2020
Gary Buchs sees signs of hope in business confidence indicators of late, despite the big decline for spot freight: "Don’t forget the value of your right of refusal – that’s your line in the sand. I’m an optimist, generally. If I’m thinking about freight right now I’m looking to June, July, August – even into December. You can’t run this kind of business by always looking in the rear-view.".
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One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.
Shipping and Freight Resource
APRIL 29, 2020
The dictionary defines Sanctions as “ Sanctions are measures taken by countries to restrict trade and official contact with a country that has broken international law. “ Whether economic or political in nature, Sanctions have a real impact on the economy and can affect the interests of those engaged in businesses including international shipping.
Logistics Management
APRIL 28, 2020
With COVID-19, or the coronavirus, continuing to take a toll on global logistics operations, Atlanta-based global freight transportation and logistics services provider UPS felt its impact, too, based on first quarter 2020 results.
GlobalTranz
APRIL 30, 2020
The throes of COVID-19 remain an unprecedented challenge for supply chain management. However, the traditional concerns of efficiency within the supply chain continue to set the standard for operational efficiency. C-Suite executives have their minds focused on the need to serve customers and maintain safety, and organizations across the globe continue to implement more strategic.read More.
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