Forto

JANUARY 25, 2021

Distribution of Covid-19 vaccines has begun worldwide – in the EU, vaccines from pharmaceutical manufacturers Biontech/Pfizer and Moderna already have conditional marketing authorizations valid for one year but renewable, and the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine received emergency marketing authorization in the United Kingdom. The vaccines from the manufacturers Curevac and Johnson & Johnson were (as of early January 2021) in the study phase relevant for approval; the vaccine from Sanofi is

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2021

With the effects of 2020 reverberating into the new year, business carries on in some unusual new ways. Most notably, COVID-19 disrupted the global supply chain and profoundly altered the flow of goods. E-commerce has shaken the retail industry’s logistics approach, as Amazon’s model dramatically altered consumer expectations in a phenomenon now known as the “ Amazon Effect ”.

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ShipLilly

JANUARY 25, 2021

The chaotic end of the 2020 season means potential new prospects for 2021, and the US shipping business will have to contend with tougher-than-usual service contracts as companies try to negotiate today’s market prices. Carriers of all types will have to deal with high freight volumes as e-commerce becomes the new normal, even for routine things like shopping for groceries.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JANUARY 28, 2021

3PL ecommerce fulfillment is like a belt in a pair of pants. You don’t need to buy new pants whenever your weight fluctuates – your belt is there to keep your pants fitting nicely as your weight decreases or increases. The same holds true with fulfillment. As your business grows, you don’t necessarily need to invest in more or bigger warehouses or worry about adding and managing staff to handle this growth.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2021

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SIPMM Professional Publications

JANUARY 25, 2021

The types of warehouses in Singapore are industrial buildings classified as B1 for clean and light industrial usage, B2 industrial buildings for general and special industries, Jurong Town Corporation type of flatted factories, ready-built spaces, business parks, and the former industrial properties which is the Housing Development Board. The functionality of the warehouse space is based […].

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JANUARY 26, 2021

In today’s hotly competitive eCommerce environment, it’s easy to assume that more is always better. But that’s not necessarily true for eCommerce fulfillment KPIs, especially if you’ve just started working with a new 3PL or have added a fulfillment operation.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 25, 2021

UPS is selling its UPS Freight less-than-truckload (LTL) unit to TFI International Inc., a Canadian holding company that is parent to truckload giant CFI and other transport entities, for $800 million, subject to working capital and other adjustments. The company will rebrand as “TForce Freight” under Canadian ownership.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 27, 2021

One of the most expensive parts of e-commerce has taken on a whole new meaning over the last 12 months: returns. The COVID-19 pandemic led to a surge in e-commerce sales that could not have been predicted. Starting in May, monthly e-commerce sales soared beyond a normal holiday season, with no signs of slowing down. The return rate on e-commerce purchases is typically at least double that of in-store purchases.

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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

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 25, 2021

The logistics could be as simple as implementing best practices in leadership, communication and technology. Here are six steps to achieve it.

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Overdrive Online

JANUARY 25, 2021

This latest in Overdrive's 60th anniversary series takes a look at one intersection of the business magazine and U.S. popular culture with the 1973 story on one of the most famous people on the planet at the time, the daredevil and sometime truck driver.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 25, 2021

Total December container and trailer shipments—at 1,603,236—headed up 13.8% annually, driven by a strong end of the year surge paced by ongoing import growth and the timing of the holiday season.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 25, 2021

Earlier this month, C.H. Robinson announced a partnership with SAS to “unlock a new era of dynamic business planning for Retail and CPG companies.” Here are some excerpts from the press release: Until now, supply chain demand planning and shipping execution often worked in autonomous siloes without connection, digital integration, or real-time visibility.

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Advertiser: GEP

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.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 27, 2021

Years from now when the pandemic’s impact on global business is analyzed, it’s likely that the most lucrative change will be how it pushed — or actually shoved — massive markets into the modern e-commerce era.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 25, 2021

Achieving business goals successfully is rather like working in a sports team. Some teams are really successful, some aren’t. Some have great coaches—and some just don’t seem to make it. So what makes the difference? Why do some businesses and organisations seem to achieve far more than others? As a consultant, I work with many businesses. Some just seem to get things done.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 26, 2021

Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with Kraig Foreman, President, eCommerce for DHL Supply Chain North America, about how the 2020 Peak Season went, as well as some lessons learned and what may be in store looking ahead.

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Truck News

JANUARY 29, 2021

The empty shelves admittedly left me with an uneasy feeling in the early days of Covid-19. Grocery store aisles were stripped bare of staples. Shoppers had hoarded toilet paper of all things. Was it time to give in and stock up like everyone else? What kind of stresses would the supply chain have to bear? […].

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 28, 2021

Boeing Co. set a target of designing and certifying its jetliners to fly on 100% sustainable fuels by 2030 amid rising pressure on planemakers to get serious about climate change.

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NGT News

JANUARY 26, 2021

ROUSH CleanTech’s Ford F-650 battery-electric truck has achieved California Hybrid and Zero-emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) eligibility listing. The all-electric F-650 has a maximum speed of 65 miles per hour and a 100-mile range. The California Air Resources Board (CARB), in partnership with CALSTART, launched the California HVIP vehicle purchase incentive program […].

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 28, 2021

The report’s fourth quarter National Shipment Index—at 128.1—was up 5.3% compared to the third quarter and up 1.3% annually, and on the spending side, the report’s fourth quarter spend index—at 222.36—was up 19.7%, from the third quarter to the fourth quarter, and was up 14.0% annually.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2021

I first wrote about drones almost 8 years ago in a post titled, “Drones – The Birth Of A New Transportation Mode.” Here is how I concluded the post: I believe we’re witnessing the birth of a new transportation mode, one that will take many years to develop and mature (but will probably happen sooner. Read more Delivery Drones: A Birth in Waiting. The post Delivery Drones: A Birth in Waiting appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 26, 2021

As China pushes the world to avoid official dealings with Taiwan, leaders across the globe are realizing just how dependent they’ve become on the island democracy.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 28, 2021

Surviving the tumultuous year of 2020 represented the most critical challenge shipping leaders had to face in years. Adjusting current logistics strategies demonstrated the second great challenge of the pandemic. As 2021 begins, new growth and adjustments need freight managers’ attention to start the recovery process. Embracing new and improved logistics strategies remains the best way to adapt to clients’ changing demands in 2021 and beyond.

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NGT News

JANUARY 28, 2021

TransLink, Metro Vancouver’s transportation network, has awarded a contract to Nova Bus to provide 15 more battery-electric buses to its fleet. The order will more than quadruple TransLink’s current battery-electric bus fleet – increasing the total from 4 to 19. More than half of TransLink’s fleet uses cleaner technology including compressed natural gas, hybrid diesel-electric […].

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Kane is Able

JANUARY 28, 2021

During the COVID-19 pandemic, warehouse worker protection has emerged as a critical core competency for corporate logistics departments and their 3PL partners. Business continuity literally depends upon it since a virus outbreak could close down a distribution warehouse. But getting serious about worker protection requires more than investing in extra PPE and setting up a few wash stations.

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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 27, 2021

FourKites , a real-time supply chain visibility platform, announced a new alliance with Infosys, a global provider of next-generation digital services and consulting, to deliver supply chain process innovations and technology solutions.

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SIPMM Professional Publications

JANUARY 29, 2021

Digital technologies for procurement are advancing by leaps and bounds in the age of digitalisation. Cognitive computing, Cyber tracking, Block chain, Sensors, Wearables, Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) to name a few, are no longer unfamiliar terminologies for those who are in the procurement field. As a result of globalisation, companies have a […].

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2021

In 2020, we saw the transportation industry’s resilience first-hand, as all parties of the supply chain navigated a challenging freight landscape to get goods to market. Freight demand surged to meet the needs of consumers and frontline workers, and shippers were forced to rely heavily on the spot market to secure capacity in a pinch. Read more A New Approach to Contract Freight: How Shippers Can Refocus Their Transportation Strategy in 2021.

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