Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
If you’re in the market for order fulfillment services, there’s one question that’s probably at the top of your list: What’s it going to cost? As is often the case, the answer is “it depends” – on lots of things.
GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
While the capacity crunch of 2018 lessened over 2019, high freight demand remains consistent. According to Kristy Knichel, CEO of Knichel Logistics, reports Forbes magazine, regardless of the shift, “one of the reasons for tightened capacity is the ongoing driver shortage. Year after year, older drivers are retiring with fewer younger drivers taking their places.read More.
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Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
While recent news headlines have been dominated by the ongoing trade discussions between the U.S. and China, a new ruling from arbitrators at the World Trade Organization (WTO) may have flown under the radar. This ruling is sparking a new conflict between the U.S. and the EU on the Transatlantic trade bloc. On October 2nd, Read more Transatlantic Trade Update: The U.S. to Impose Punitive Duties on The European Union.
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Heavy snow in the Rockies, flash floods in California and an arctic blast across much of the U.S. as Americans plan to travel for Thanksgiving.
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ShipLilly
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Rent rates for smaller warehouse spaces have increased dramatically as the demand for space smaller than 120,000 square feet has increased significantly more than the push on larger warehouse spaces. The market is hot right now for small spaces thanks to e-Commerce growth, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Demand from logistics and e-commerce companies combined with the wealth of new construction for small warehouses has increased rents on facilities that are 120,000 square feet or s
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I.C.E. Transport
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
If shipping oversize cargo seems like a complex proposition, project cargo poses an even bigger challenge. Not only is the typical project cargo shipment large, heavy and valuable, but it’s usually time- and mission-critical. That critical factor makes it especially important to observe all the rules that apply to a project cargo shipment and complete all the paperwork with no mistakes.
Logistics in War
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
By David Beaumont. Over the next month we’ll be publishing a number of popular posts on as broad a range of topics as possible. ‘Future advantage will lie with the side who can ‘own the time’ and best prepare the environment.’. – Lieutenant General R Burr, Chief of Army, Accelerated warfare , 08 Aug 18. What is the value of a moment? Thomas Kane – writing of the ‘quartermaster’s claim’ on war – notes this ‘value’ depends on the skill of commanders, the strength of forces
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 28, 2019
[00:49] Introduce you and your company. I’m Dan Gilland, and I lead business development for Schwan’s Home Service. We are based in Minnesota. I was practically born and raised on Schwan’s, so it’s fitting that I’m working here. Schwan’s has sold high quality, delicious frozen food direct-to-consumer since 1952. We deliver just about everywhere in the lower forty-eight states using our depots and trucks.
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
From raising money to help kids with cancer to supporting their own who have fallen on tough times, drivers find causes to rally around.
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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.
Kuebix
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Supply chains are getting leaner, faster and more efficient every year. In order to keep up with rising customer expectations, increasingly complicated shipping processes and growing business, many shippers are turning to ERP integrations to give them a leg up on the competition. Integrating a transportation management system (TMS) like Kuebix TMS with an ERP […].
Material Handling and Logistics
NOVEMBER 24, 2019
The supply chain has become a competitive weapon in the modern, digital economy.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Echo officials described EchoDrive Preferred as a tiered program comprised of three levels of benefits, with what it called a strategic approach to attract and reward the most loyal carriers and drivers.
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) recently released the latest edition of its Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking. the report found that the average marginal cost per mile incurred by motor carriers in 2018 increased 7.
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
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
The Missouri Propane Education and Research Council recently presented Student Transportation of America with a check for $20,000 for its acquisition of new propane school buses, which are in service throughout the Kansas City Public Schools district. The rebate presented to STA is part of MOPERC’s Clean Bus Replacement Plan, which has committed $1 million […].
Material Handling and Logistics
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
“If people focus on the short-term supply issues, they miss the bigger picture,” Litinsky said. “Tens of millions of jobs and trillions of dollars of downstream GDP, that’s what the Chinese are after,” said James Litinsky, of MP Materials, the lone U.S.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
On November 25, CN said that it has successfully met the federal requirement to operate PTC on all 35 of its U.S. subdivisions required to be equipped with PTC, meeting these requirements 13 months in advance of the December 2020 deadline. In late October, Union Pacific reported it implemented PTC on 1,113 route miles in the third quarter, which brings its required PTC-operated route miles to 15,791, or 93%, which includes all required passenger train routes.
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Editor's note: This is part one in a three-part series on how the trucking industry gives back to the community.
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,
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
I recently wrapped up my Supply Chain Collaborative Networks (SCCN)market study which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2023, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, and customer size. The study includes a holistic view of the SCCN outlook. Supply Chain Collaboration Networks are a collaborative solution for supply chain processes.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Eco-friendly trends are finally catching on within supply-chain management — and transforming how the industry operates.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
These are the stories that best summarize the events of 2019 in logistics and transportation management.
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 24, 2019
The equipment and apparel to protect your drivers and trucks during the snowy season.
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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.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Kansas City Regional Clean Cities, a program of Metropolitan Energy Center (MEC), has re-issued an RFP for the installation of CNG refueling stations in Kansas and Missouri. The goal of the RFP is to seek a partner or partners for building one to three stations that can accommodate both light-duty private vehicles and all classes […]. The post Clean Cities Group Re-Issues RFP for CNG Refueling Infrastructure appeared first on NGT News.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Supply-chain inefficiencies are having a huge impact the world round. In the UK alone, they cost businesses at least US$1.9 billion annually in lost productivity.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Falling 0.008 cents, this week’s average is $3.066, falling last week’s 0.001-cent increase. The national diesel average rises and falls have been uneven in recent weeks, falling four times over the last seven weeks.
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
A resilient organization is one in which individuals have the ability to absorb and adapt in a changing environment to enable the organization to deliver its objectives, survive and prosper.
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How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
We are on the verge of a new and exciting decade, and the pace of innovation is already at an all-time high. For manufacturers and distributors, this means that their ERP software must rise to the occasion, move with the pace of innovation, and support their customers throughout this journey by providing flexible features and easy-to-use functionalities. […].
Material Handling and Logistics
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Could have a devastating impact on traditional trucking operations.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently had an opportunity to speak with Jim Gehr, President, Retail, DHL Supply Chain, North America, talk about the 2019 holiday rush, as it relates to Peak Season, from a planning, preparation, and operations perspective.
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