MercuryGate
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Supply chain visibility is a top priority for companies around the globe. And in the […]. The post EDI vs APIs: How APIs (and EDI) Are Critical for Improved Freight Network Visibility & Optimization appeared first on MercuryGate International.
GoShip Blog
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Setting a transportation budget for 2021 seems like a daunting task after the roller coaster that was 2020. While many companies will surely keep their budgets low, logistics and transportation experts anticipate a rise in short-term contracts, extending existing agreements, and early planning. What are 3 key things to consider when planning your transportation budget in 2021?
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I.C.E. Transport
DECEMBER 17, 2020
The shipping of hazardous materials is a discipline all its own, demanding special certification. When it comes to air freight shipping of hazardous goods, it’s important to understand whether that shipment includes hazmat, also called “dangerous goods.” If it does, you’ll have to follow very specific regulations on packaging, labeling and documentation.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
DECEMBER 15, 2020
If you’ve ever watched Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, you may have noticed that Santa didn’t do his own fulfillment. He relied on elves to do most of the picking, packaging and loading. South of the North Pole, our eCommerce driven economy also relies on an army of unsung fulfillment professionals who are working extra-hard to get your orders out the door.
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The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 13, 2020
Freight Forwarding Basics with Miles Varghese. Miles Varghese and Joe Lynch review and discuss freight forwarding basics. A freight forwarder is an agent in the supply chain whose objective is to organize a shipment, acting as the intermediary between the exporter or importer and transportation companies. About Miles Varghese. Miles Varghese is the co-founder and CEO of Cargologik , an all-in-one transportation logistics collaboration software developed for freight forwarders.
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Logistics Management
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Group News Editor Jeff Berman believes that these are the stories that best summarize the wild ride of 2020 in logistics and transportation management.
Kuebix
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Supply chains throughout the U.S. are feeling the impact of massive disruptions in their logistics operations brought on by the pandemic. Manufacturing, transporting and storing products while meeting new rules and regulations regarding health is a lot for companies to handle. These best practices to prevent the spread of Covid-19 are subject to change as […].
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This post by Chris Mendenhall and Jacob Hawkins from Transportation Insight’s blog provides some insights on what to expect in the.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 17, 2020
The artificial intelligence of things is already forming the backbone of many of today’s commercial transportation systems, especially in fleet safety.
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
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Forget the new normal. Think instead of a new beginning to transform supply chains.
Overdrive Online
DECEMBER 18, 2020
When an annotation might save you a 14-hour-rule violation erroneously written, and much more from FMCSA's hours of service Q&A yesterday relative to the new split sleeper, short-haul/adverse exceptions, and 30-minute break. The post Log annotations to avoid hours of service violations -- and more from FMCSA Q&A first appeared on Overdrive. When an annotation might save you a 14-hour-rule violation erroneously written, and much more from FMCSA's hours of service Q&A yesterday relative to
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 16, 2020
We all know that the transportation market is cyclical, but it’s been a roller coaster ride the past couple of years, with the COVID-19 pandemic being the latest shock to the system. Despite the ups and downs, the objective remains the same: shippers must keep finding new ways to drive continuous improvement and control costs. Read more Spot Market Automation in TMS.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 16, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has been a long and difficult slog, but there is some light at the end of the tunnel.
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Logistics Management
DECEMBER 16, 2020
The lack of real movement relating to U.S. exports continues to remain a major concern for supply chain stakeholders.
NGT News
DECEMBER 18, 2020
Hydrogen fuel cell trucks are starting to see real-world use. Their adoption is being driven by regional and national considerations that are much bigger than what exists for trucking fleets, according to Making Sense of Heavy-Duty Hydrogen Fuel Cell Tractors, a recently released guidance report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE).
Kuebix
DECEMBER 17, 2020
We’re excited to announce that Kuebix, a Trimble Company, has been selected as a Supply & Demand Chain Executive Green Supply Chain Award winner! The Green Supply Chain Awards recognize companies making sustainability a core part of their supply chain strategy, as well as those working to achieve measurable goals within their operations. Recipients of […].
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 16, 2020
The first hiccups in the distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. included a holdup in delivering 3,900 shots to two states and the announcement that Pfizer would deliver about 900,000 fewer doses next week than are set to ship this week.
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Logistics Management
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Top trucking executives are pushing Washington for priority distribution and access to vaccines that the nation is hoping will inoculate workers from the ravages of the coronavirus that has killed nearly 300,000 Americans in nine months.
FreightWaves SONAR
DECEMBER 17, 2020
View the Full Case Study. Working as both an asset-based and non-asset-based broker, ARL Logistics unlocks new value, profitability and strong growth by using FreightWaves SONAR. In modern freight management, the word of a broker is an unbreakable bond. And ARL Logistics upholds that commitment with a promise to honor the quote regardless of whether profits are gained.
Bringg
DECEMBER 17, 2020
We aim to inspire people, both as individuals and as company, to do more and be more for ourselves and for the people around us. At Bringg, we encourage our employees to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle. We also challenge our people to consistently try new things. Every year, we sponsor Bringgsters to run races and provide coaching to all participants.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 13, 2020
Rod Robertson, a partner with Briggs Management, describes a radically different environment in which businesses will sink or swim in the coming year.
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Trinity Logistics
DECEMBER 17, 2020
The economic and operational effects of COVID-19 on the trucking industry have been challenging and devastating. Many have warned the true storm for the trucking sector has yet to arrive, and the effects witnessed to date have been warning signs of what’s yet to come. Not all operations have been equally affected , but tough times are on the horizon for some trucking companies.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 17, 2020
The firm reported that spot truckload freight postings, for the week ending December 13, fell 15%, and trucks available on the spot market rose 13%, which it said serves as an indication that spot truckload capacity is loosening up in advance of Christmas.
Kane is Able
DECEMBER 17, 2020
As 2020 winds down, we took at look at the year’s top logistics blog posts that most wound you up. In case you missed them the first time, here are the three KANE-published articles that attracted the most readers. They touch on different topics (start-up management, workforce management and productivity) but all relate in one way or another to managing people – still a critically important core competency in our tech-centric, COVID-altered world.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 14, 2020
It’s tough enough maintaining a reliable domestic food supply chain during the coronavirus pandemic. Imagine, then, the challenge of managing one that stretches nearly 8,000 miles.
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
Trinity Logistics
DECEMBER 14, 2020
We’ve all had those moments on the road where we’ve felt excessive stress. Bumper-to-bumper traffic, delays on our commute, or even bad weather conditions can make driving a taxing task. For most, those stresses are alleviated once we arrive to our destination. However, for truck drivers, these feelings sometimes don’t go away after traveling and their mental health can be compromised because of it.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Pete Buttigieg is President-elect Joe Biden's choice for secretary of transportation, making the 38-year-old former South Bend, Ind., mayor in charge of improving the nation’s decaying infrastructure. In Buttigieg, Biden appears to be elevating transportation from a backwater 58,000-person agency to one led by a legitimate star-power politician staking his future on the nation’s ability to move people and freight.
Commercial Carrier Journal
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Most electric upstarts are targeting the final mile for their entry into trucking, I think, for a few reasons. The post Billions at stake in race for electric vehicle dominance as investors flock to upstart players first appeared on Commercial Carrier Journal.
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