Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 26, 2020

One of the most difficult and expensive aspects of the supply chain is last mile and home delivery. Home delivery has become an increasingly hot topic as a result, and last week, I spoke on a panel about last mile logistics as part of the Reuters Events Retail Supply Chain Virtual USA conference.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Cooper is also home to a leading cancer center (MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper), the only Level II pediatric trauma center in the Delaware Valley (Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper), three urgent care centers, and more than 100 outpatient offices from Southeastern Pennsylvania to the Jersey Shore. The pandemic changed that.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2023

MTS Logistics made its biggest impact yet in its quest for cleaner oceans and a cleaner world, with 150 kids joining our latest Clean Oceans Project event. The next generation – today’s kids and tomorrow’s leaders – got to learn a lot about the environment and conservation at this year’s event.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The toilet paper shortage was one of the COVID era events that taught people what the term “supply chain management” meant. But now, warehouse management solution providers talk about gamification – how can an application make work fun for workers? But these events were not predictable – they might happen, they might not.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2024

million vehicles cross the bridge annually, or about 30,000 per day, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation. Officials said the container ship was moving at a speed of 8 knots, or about 9 mph, when it struck the bridge. Amazon estimates it spent about $1.2 An estimated 11.5 million-strong workforce. Franklin St.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Amazon abandons autonomous home-delivery robot. The hiring ramp comes as Amazon prepares to host a Prime Day-like deal bonanza next week, the second time it will hold two such events in the same year. Autonomous mobile robots have moved beyond the warehouse and are in the process of testing home deliveries.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

A lot of this fulfillment comes in the form of home delivery. Our research focuses on the end-consumer receiving their product, whether from home delivery, in-store pick-up, or other means. The focus is on customer demand in the short term, and enables the retailer to respond to local events to change their inventory levels.

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Penske Move Ahead

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

None The event kicked off with opening remarks from Penske Transportation Solutions President and CEO Brian Hard. Each soldier realizes that without the support for each other, then we could not complete the mission and come home safely to our families," said Schiller.

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WorkWave

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Time To Read: 4 minutes Learn how B2B retailers and B2C home delivery businesses use Simulations to test various scenarios, utilize resources effectively, maximize capacities, evaluate job bids, examine long-term impact and more. Since the daily routes are not residential, most routes are static and require adjustments less frequently.

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Penske Move Ahead

JANUARY 25, 2019

Penske associates are no strangers to lending a helping hand and giving back to their communities, and that couldn’t be more true about associates from the Grand Rapids District in Michigan. This was the first time the team had participated in this kind of event, and they hope it’s not the last.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2023

The company is willing to relocate you thousands of miles away from home and your family is in full support. And what about those jiu-jitsu classes you’ve wanted to take for such a long time? If you have been through this process at least once, you already have a good idea of what supply chain design is about: optimization.

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10xLogistics

AUGUST 26, 2017

Let me get right to them: The war between Amazon and Walmart heats up with the use of Google Home: In Kevin O'Marah's great piece in Forbes ( Google/Walmart: The Brutal Future of Retail Supply Chains ) he discusses the impact of voice assisted purchasing. The week is over and some very interesting reads and developments. It is a must read.

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FLS Transport

JANUARY 6, 2021

Optimism is in the air and 2021 trucking events are on the calendar Drivers look back at the top challenges in a tumultuous year The 7 things shippers need to know about the Q1 freight market 2021 outlook is positive, but there’s a big black capacity cloud looming Driver shortage is leading industry concern going into the new year.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 20, 2018

And that brings about one of my favorite sporting events – the MLB All-Star Game. But the highlight of the event had to be the record 10 home runs in total that were hit over […]. It’s the dog days of summer folks. On Tuesday night at Washington Nationals Park, the American League beat the National League 8-6.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

With Apple’s big event last week, the company claimed that the new Apple Watch will be carbon neutral. Not surprisingly, the company’s largest competitors announced that they too will be kicking off the holiday season with a fall sales event. David Ho, a climate scientist at the University of Hawaii, wasn’t buying it.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2019

This was my third time attending the event and as always, it did not disappoint. This year marked the largest conference yet, with more than 650 attendees; in fact, it has outgrown its old location in West Palm Beach and from the looks of it, may need a bigger home next year.

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Freightos

APRIL 9, 2024

More Resources Home April 9, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Ocean rates from Asia to N.

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Envase Technologies

JANUARY 20, 2023

Learn more about Envase Gives Back here , and the 6 causes we supported January to June 2022. Read on to learn more about each one, and visit their websites to see how you can support as well! Read on to learn more about each one, and visit their websites to see how you can support as well!

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WorkWave

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

If you’re looking to change careers, or you’re interested in starting a side hustle, starting a home business is a fantastic option. Starting a home business gives you the creative freedom to explore the ways you can make money from the things you are passionate about. Event Planning. Graphic Design.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The surging Delta virus, devastating floods in China and Germany and cyber attacks on South African ports are amongst the latest in a series of events that continue to send shock waves throughout the system. In light of all of this, I’d posit we can no longer look at the events of the last year as an aberration. The impact?

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WorkWave

OCTOBER 29, 2020

In fact, we’re thrilled to be coming to you via the web or your mobile device wherever you are, whether it’s at the office or from the comfort of your very own home! While you’re exploring WorkWave UserConference, be sure to stop by our Gold exhibitor pages to learn more about all they have to offer.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Equally, a planner may have preconceived notions about what a route should “look like” and make changes to have it appear in a certain way on the digital map. Then there are events that are out of the driver’s control, which can change the route plan. For example, a customer cancels a delivery or an accident closes a road.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2024

Each with continuous employment spanning from three to 45 years, the employees have been celebrated in a new long-service initiative brought about by the company. An awards ceremony recognising employees for their length of service is set to become an annual event, honouring their excellent dedication and commitment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2018

Last week, I wrote about the US women’s hockey team’s incredible victory over Canada to claim gold. The men’s curling team, which had finished last and second-to-last in the last two Olympics, brought home the country’s first gold medal in the event. The 2018 Winter Olympics are officially in the books.

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Camelot 3PL Software

MAY 4, 2023

With Hurricane Season quickly approaching, it’s important to shore up the defenses back at home. The more you think about it, the more you realize Hurricane Season has the potential to impact some facet of your organization. Evaluating your business locations (and home) to affirm they’re structurally sound.

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CH Robinson Logistics

APRIL 2, 2021

This year’s produce season is felt after a series of events impacting transportation. What’s more, is that these are likely not the last of the events to disrupt transportation. Historically, produce season is an event that impacts not only refrigerated markets, but all modes in and out of produce regions.

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Locus

JANUARY 28, 2022

There was a time when calling a professional to clean or repair something in your home was considered a luxury. Compare this to 2022, when home services are no longer about just hiring domestic help and cooks. Owing to their sheer convenience, home services are nothing short of a necessity in the post-pandemic era.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Many companies are still unaware of how to go about exploiting AI. These software applications are able to answer the routine questions that customers have about things like business hours, service availability, where to find vessel schedules, and more. Help your team work from home as the world continues to change.

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Carter Logistics

AUGUST 24, 2022

The cast, consisting of Dan Patrick and his four “Danettes,” talk about the daily happenings and events encompassing the world of sports. But what about Mark Grace, the former Chicago Cub first baseman? Over the course of a 16-year career, Grace had 2445 hits, 173 home runs, and a lifetime.303 303 average.

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WorkWave

MARCH 4, 2024

Think of this space as a freestanding home: you have exclusive access to the space, the highest degree of privacy and you can customize the house to your exact needs — but you also need to consider that houses are expensive to buy and that maintenance falls on the homeowner.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 17, 2021

NBG Home Uses a Software Solution from CommerceIQ. NBG Home has implemented a solution from CommerceIQ to increase sales in their indirect channels. NBG Home is one of the largest home decor manufacturing companies and importers in the world. But the sites do not adjust for Black Swan events – like the pandemic.

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Penske Move Ahead

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Having grown up in Florida, he decided to focus on a return to his home state after graduation with his girlfriend, Julia. We’re always thinking about what the company is expecting from you and what will be best for the customer.” Penske wasn’t on my mind coming out of school,” said Taylor. “My I thought it was a good idea.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 21, 2020

Weather events can put a drastic slow down on your operations and unfortunately, it’s practically impossible to predict exactly when these events will happen. Sure, there are seasonal weather events like snow and hurricanes, which gives us a reasonable timeframe in which to expect these types of events.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 16, 2022

Forecasters can determine the probability of severe weather events with increasing validity due to advancements in technology. There are many different types of severe weather events — from floods to droughts and everything in between. It’s no easy task prepping your home for extreme weather. Emergency Preparedness Kits.

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WorkWave

JULY 13, 2022

Keeping pests out of homes and businesses is a practice that’s practically as old as time itself, but any pest control operator (PCO) can attest that there’s a lot more to pest control than just killing bugs and other pests. Learn more about PestPac by WorkWave and how its innovative features can redefine your everyday operations!

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Stord

MARCH 5, 2019

Trade chaos and economic trends are forcing retailers to adapt Recent events in global trade also headlined many of the sessions. At one roundtable discussion, speakers from The Home Depot, Walmart, and Maersk addressed the uncertainties shippers face in international transportation.

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Logistics in War

MAY 31, 2020

This approach reflected the interests of the principle author and editor, but also a fairly robust conversation about the idea of ‘national resilience’ and the role of the military within it. This unforeseen event revealed societal ‘unreadiness’ to severe events, just as it prompted questions about how and for what the ADF was prepared for.

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