Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 6, 2020

In these troubling times it has been truly inspirational to witness the efforts of organisations throughout the construction and security sectors in building the NHS Nightingale Hospital at ExCeL London. As an integral part of this massive collaborative feat, construction logistics and security specialist Wilson James used its expertise to help create a facility that will treat those seriously ill with coronavirus.

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Kane is Able

APRIL 9, 2020

We’ve seen no negative impact on KANE customers’ freight during COVID-19 – a great accomplishment that has required a spirited effort by our transportation team. Here are some of the issues we’ve had to face.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2020

What does it take to improve supply chain processes? That is a loaded question. Increased order fulfillment, improved customer satisfaction, validating order details and contents before packaging, automating repetitive processes, and other factors can significantly improve supply chain processes. However, it is not enough to choose a random method and improve it.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2020

While the COVID-19 pandemic is creating many challenges from a public health and economic perspective, when it comes to working from home and sheltering in place, we are in a better position to weather this crisis today than we would have been in 1999. The post COVID-19 Pandemic: At Least It’s Not 1999 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Heico Sandee, CEO of Smart Robotics, explores how automation redefines warehouse culture. By shifting repetitive tasks to skill-based roles, automation improves safety, fosters collaboration, and makes warehousing more appealing to today’s workforce.

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Kuebix

APRIL 10, 2020

Truck drivers perform an essential service to our country with every trip they take, especially during times of crisis like what’s happening now. It’s paramount that we take a moment to #ThankATrucker for everything they do to keep our country and economy on its feet during Covid-19. Trucking is the Backbone of the U.S. Economy […]. The post Trucking Companies Continue Service During Covid-19 – #ThankATrucker appeared first on Kuebix.

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West Coast and California Logistics

APRIL 8, 2020

The storage of corrosive chemicals, whether liquid or solid, is a strictly controlled process. Many risks present themselves if proper specifications and handling methods are absent. Fire, explosions, leaks and human contact are a few of the unfortunate circumstances that could occur if the warehouse is inadequately constructed and the personnel are not sufficiently trained in corrosive storage and handling.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2020

A couple of months ago I wrote an article about 3D printing and the supply chain, looking at how additive manufacturing can and will impact the end to end global supply chain. Specifically, I looked at how companies are beginning to explore on-demand manufacturing rather than traditional manufacturing models, meaning they can keep less physical inventory on-hand.

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Kuebix

APRIL 6, 2020

As the crisis from the Covid-19 pandemic continues to unfold, the complex workings of the United States’ supply chain have been thrust into the general public’s view. There are shortages of toilet paper, food items, and over the counter medications just to name a few. Lockdowns of communities, counties, and states are causing backups and […]. The post Keeping Supply Chains Moving During Covid-19 Requires Digital Collaboration and Access to Capacity appeared first on Kuebix.

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Logistics Management

APRIL 9, 2020

The Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) said yesterday that its national emergency declaration to provide hours-of-service regulatory relief to commercial vehicle drivers transporting emergency relief in response to the nationwide coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has been extended through May 15, 2020 or until the revocation of the Presidentially-declared COVID-19 national emergency.

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Truck News

APRIL 6, 2020

I started the month of March as a trucker, and ended the month as an essential worker. This was the story for every worker that is part of the supply chain. What we are all learning is that we are deeply interdependent. Gone are the days of thinking that any line of work is unimportant […].

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 8, 2020

When you think about the overall transportation management lifecycle, procurement is one of the most critical components because it plays a role in planning, execution, benchmarking, carrier relationship management, and so much more. If you don’t get procurement right, the rest of the process suffers. So, what are some leading practices in getting transportation procurement.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 9, 2020

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. The concern over COVID-19 remains a hot topic for supply chains, let alone the general public. Yesterday I read a blog from FourKites about how supply chains have remained resilient even as shipments spike.

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Logistics Management

APRIL 6, 2020

From a supply chain perspective, it is clear as the day is long that an already incredibly difficult situation that we are all in, due to coronavirus, would be infinitely more challenging, were it not for supply chain strength and resilience that is on display all day every day.

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As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.

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Overdrive Online

APRIL 6, 2020

Gary Buchs shares the story of Jay, sidelined in self-quarantine on the road with symptoms likely caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus: "Jay wants his experience with the condition to be known so that you better understand one thing about this new virus: This can happen to anyone.".

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 8, 2020

Editor’s Note: Today’s blog is by Rob Misheloff , CEO of Smarter Finance USA, who discusses why the economy relies on trucking jobs. As of right now, there’s a great void when it comes to professionals in the trucking industry. Even though there are a lot of well-paying jobs available, there’s a shortage of truckers available to fill them.read More.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2020

Ports are critical nodes in global supply chains. Making sure that port-related supply chains operate smoothly is imperative for companies and nations. ElMarie Hugo from BlueYonder is an expert on these supply chains. In this interview, she shares her thoughts on making these supply chains work much better. The post Global Control Tower Connectivity Is Critical for Ports appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Management

APRIL 10, 2020

Trucking markets roiled. Supply chains turned upside down. Worries about truck drivers’ welfare and customers just staying in business. And unemployment rates that rival those of the Great Depression. Trucking executives say the word "disruption" does not begin to describe the impact of COVID-19 on freight volumes and demand. Forget about turning a profit, they say.

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Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea

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SIPMM Professional Publications

APRIL 10, 2020

In the logistics sector, KPIs are significant for estimating production, costs, and quality rates. It includes certain measurements that are common in the logistics sector. It can help distinguish and sort out issues during its ordinary activity. These estimations can be viewed as elements for the improvement of the activity in the calculated. Logistics involve […].

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NGT News

APRIL 8, 2020

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains, has received an order from the California Department of State Hospitals for 12 zero-emission, all-electric Ford Transit 350 HD models. The Lightning Electric models are being provided to the hospital system by Wondries Fleet Group, a fleet dealer in California. All 12 are Class 3 delivery vans […].

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2020

How fast can the U.S. go back to work? Our disaster preparedness capabilities, and the supporting supply chains, will help to determine the answer to that question. Two experts discuss these issues. The post How Fast Can We Go Back to Work? appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Management

APRIL 6, 2020

Operational excellence and management vision continue to drive the Top 50 trucking companies to better serve shippers and the nation.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 9, 2020

As the COVID-19 coronavirus began to spread across our country, and people began to absorb the full impact that it would have on our workplaces and culture, Americans reacted by heading to grocery stores and buying “essentials” in bulk. It is possible consumers had become conditioned by other natural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, polar vortexes and the like to expect large-scale disruptions to the traditional grocery store supply chain.

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LandLink

APRIL 8, 2020

Data is the new precious metal and it is becoming more essential than ever before. Technological leaps like blockchain, artificial intelligence and machine learning run on data. They’re already beginning to transform supply chain operations across many sectors. Is your supply chain organization prepared to adopt these emerging technologies and generate the operational improvements to deliver the anticipated ROI?

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 6, 2020

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is forcing many supply chain and logistics professionals to work from home. How has the experience been so far? What are the main challenges? Those are the main questions we explored in last week’s Indago microsurvey. The vast majority of our member respondents (82%) said they are currently working from. Read more Managing Supply Chains from Home (Insights from Indago Members).

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Logistics Management

APRIL 9, 2020

On the heels of an active March, which largely saw notable gains for spot market load volumes and rates for van and reefer equipment, that were driven by various factors, including urgent orders, or restocking, of retail goods, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, spot truckload volume and rates saw significant declines from March 30-April 4, according to data issued this week by DAT.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 10, 2020

As a Business Analyst within SYSPRO Product Management, I continuously look at market trends, and engage with our customers within the manufacturing and distribution sectors to really understand the needs of the industry, and how we can support those needs within the product. Now more than ever, as most of the world enters a lockdown of unknown length, it is clear that these sectors need to figure out how to get ahead of […].

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NGT News

APRIL 9, 2020

Supporting California’s goal to transition all public transit agencies to 100% zero-emission bus fleets by 2040, AMPLY Power is managing the charging of electric buses for Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority, operating under the name Tri Delta Transit. AMPLY expects savings to increase as Tri Delta Transit expands its electric bus fleet in the future. […].

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United World Transporation

APRIL 9, 2020

The UWT Carrier App has been active for over a year! We trust users are happy with their app experience so far and we look forward to getting more carriers on board. With that in mind, we wanted to review some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to the UWT Carrier App. What is the UWT Carrier App? Our carrier focused app allows you to snap up load opportunities before any of your competitors!

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