Freightquote
DECEMBER 20, 2019
For small to medium-sized businesses, ensuring they have a strong e-commerce shipping strategy in place is essential to holiday success. Learn how to prepare for the holiday shipping season.
Mazars Ledger
DECEMBER 17, 2019
Blockchain is commonly thought of as a technology connected to crypto currencies such as Bitcoin or Ethereum. In reality, a blockchain is a complex distributed ledger of transactions, which has an added layer of security due to the replication of the chain as data is entered and validated by users.… The post Adopting Blockchain in Automotive appeared first on The Ledger - Mazars USA.
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Dedola Global Logistics
DECEMBER 16, 2019
Archives When it comes to choosing the right international freight forwarder for your shipping needs, cost plays a factor in your decision. An experienced forwarder or third-party logistics company (3PL) can help you improve your bottom line by reducing your soft costs in addition to saving you money on hard costs. What is the difference between hard costs and soft costs?
Trans Global Auto Logistics
DECEMBER 16, 2019
Australian Car Import Changes. If you’re planning to import a vehicle into Australia, you’re in luck. Thanks to a new law , you’re able to choose from a wider variety of vehicles. The law allows vehicles 25 years and older to be imported if basic safety requirements are met. The “rolling 25-year rule” replaces the law that required imported vehicles be manufactured in or before 1989.
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Cyzerg
DECEMBER 16, 2019
Think about what happens if a warehouse lacks organization. Employees are running around frantically searching for items, and nothing happens on time. Managing a warehouse isn’t just about storing as much as possible. It is also essential to establish a sense of structure and order, consequently resulting in a more efficiently run warehouse. To help you organize your warehouse, we will describe the benefits of an organized warehouse and some organization ideas to increase efficiency.
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Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 20, 2019
We all know the saying: The more things change, the more they stay the same. This is certainly true in supply chain and logistics. I’ve been an industry analyst for more than 20 years and I’ve seen a lot of changes (just to name a few): The evolution from desktop, client-server applications to software-as-a-service, cloud, Read more The More Things Change: 7 Totally Predictable Supply Chain Predictions for 2020.
Kuebix
DECEMBER 16, 2019
This year’s Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday retail sales broke records. According to Shopify, over 25.5 million consumers made a purchase from a Shopify merchant on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or in between. Shoppers spent an average of $83.05 per order and focused heavily on makeup, mobile phone accessories and jackets. Cell phones dominated […].
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 20, 2019
Omnichannel is “in.” Siloed channels are out. Customers expect to get whatever they want, whenever they want, at the prices they want and the ability to change their minds up to the delivery time. It sounds like a shipping nightmare, and in some respects, it is. Shippers cannot hope to fulfill every possible demand at.read More. The post Developing an LTL and E-Commerce Focused Shipping Strategy appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 19, 2019
There are countless ways to improve performance and reap higher profitability in your organization. Such measures include investing in a warehouse management system (WMS) and using labor management to improve WMS productivity. Unfortunately, the hype over peak season often overshadows the capabilities available within today’s systems, and some organizations that have recently invested in a.read More.
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
ShipLilly
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Slow US economic growth has not dampened the forecasts for truckload pricing in the coming year. Both a leading third-party logistics provider (3PL) and a spot market load board operator have argued that the prices will experience a turnaround in 2020. This is contrary to the standard expectation that a fall in economic growth will dampen demand and prices.
MTS Logistics
DECEMBER 20, 2019
Liner shipping is the most efficient mode of transportation of goods. Recently, the amount of goods transported by the global container ?eet has almost doubled, reaching over 200 million TEUs per year. Concentrating cargo on larger vessels rather than on multiple smaller vessels comes with advantages. Mega container ships have the capacity to carry several large warehouses worth of goods on a single journey.
Trinity Logistics
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Organic produce consumption is on the rise. According to a 2017 report done by the Organic Trade Association , organic food sales increased by 8.4 percent in 2016. Produce continues to be the largest organic food category, with a 5.3 percent growth in 2017. Fresh produce accounts for 90 percent of the organic produce sales. With more focus on healthy living, consumers want more foods that are free of toxic or synthetic fertilizers, antibiotics, artificial preservatives, flavors, and colors.
Supply Chain and Logistics
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Transpacific trade won’t recover for at least a couple of years, says an article in the Loadstar. Most of the tariffs remain in place.
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Truck News
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Several years ago, I sat in a meeting that was presenting the safety advantages of using roundabouts. We talked about how they prevented T-bone collisions that occur at conventional intersections.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 16, 2019
The industrial internet of things is still considered a cost-containment strategy rather than a revenue driver, recent research shows.
Trinity Logistics
DECEMBER 17, 2019
The holiday season is all about giving, not only to loved ones, but to our community and those less fortunate. At Trinity, we do just that through the Trinity Foundation , a 501 C3, non-profit organization made up of our Team Members. The Trinity Foundation works to improve people’s lives by serving and investing in our community to promote wellness, inspire giving, and influence future leaders.
Supply Chain and Logistics
DECEMBER 16, 2019
There’s a great graphic in this article showing the container and carload bookings on rail by month over the last year.
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Commercial Carrier Journal
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Tim Hindes, CEO of Stay Metrics, recommends that carriers diversify their non-driving workforce.
NGT News
DECEMBER 17, 2019
The House this week passed a tax extenders package that includes an extension of the $0.50/gallon alternative fuel excise tax credit, along with other measures important to the clean-fuel transportation industry. The bill will next move to the Senate – where it is expected to pass – and then to the president’s desk for signature. […]. The post House Passes Bill That Includes Alternative Fuel Tax Credits appeared first on NGT News.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Data issued this week by two separate organizations for on-time performance of holiday shipments for week 49 and week 50 of 2019 showed that carriers are dealing with seasonal challenges and spikes, while on-time performance remained solid over all.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 19, 2019
This past weekend I was trying to get into the holiday spirit and caught the original animated 1966 version of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” on television. While watching the show I was impressed by how the Grinch’s heart grows double in size with the joy the people from Whoville feel on Christmas morning. On. Read more Did the Grinch Use Supply Chain Technologies?
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SYSPRO Smarter ERP
DECEMBER 18, 2019
It is no secret that the manufacturing sector is critically important for both developed and emerging economies. From producing necessities like food for a nation to creating much-needed jobs, the sector is a source of innovation, productivity, and global trade. According to McKinsey, the sector now accounts for approximately 16 percent of global GDP and […].
NGT News
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Fuel Fact Check: School Buses Claim: Diesel is comparable or even cleaner than other fuel types. School bus operators have options when it comes to clean fuel. With modern emission technology, diesel has come a long way toward tailpipe improvement and has made major strides in reducing harmful outputs. However, upon further investigation, even with […].
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 20, 2019
Annualized turnover rate for large and small truckload carriers was up in the third quarter.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Talking Logistics: By the Numbers As 2019 comes to an end, a quick thank you to all of our readers, followers, and sponsors for another great year of learning and conversation on Talking Logistics. The numbers speak for themselves: 49 episodes produced in 2019, totaling more than 1,200 minutes of conversations with thought leaders and. Read more Top 10 Talking Logistics Videos and Posts in 2019.
Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja
Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
DECEMBER 19, 2019
In an age of disruption, the business landscape has changed forever. The rise of new technologies has led to a new digital ecosystem, but it is an exciting time to venture beyond the digital frontier. Technological advancements, like machine learning (ML), the cloud, analytics, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI) have transformed businesses and industries […].
NGT News
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Lightning Systems says it has delivered the first two units of an initial order of six Lightning Electric Ford Transit 350HD wheelchair-accessible passenger vans to Freebee, an operator of on-demand public transportation in south Florida. Freebee serves local communities through municipal transportation contracts, using a microtransit model that provides passengers with free door-to-door rides.
EazyStock
DECEMBER 17, 2019
Intro to 2020 Supply Chain Management Trends. The new year is upon us, and with the end of 2019 we reach the end of the decade – and the beginning of 2020. Throughout the last decade, the main trends were digitization and globalization. Supply chains have lengthened and extended across borders, bringing a whole new host of opportunities and challenges. 2020 supply chain management trends will further these shifts.
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