Automotive Logistics
APRIL 5, 2019
Cars have been shipped in containers ever since the modern shipping container was introduced commercially in the late 1950s, but it is only since dedicated racking systems were mass produced to improve loading that there has been a greater adoption of containers for volume shipments. . There are estimated to be 39m containers moving around the world, 25% of which are being shipped empty at any one time.
Freightquote
APRIL 2, 2019
Rising truckload shipping rates make building a strategy that puts you in control of your freight, while operating within a strict budget, a challenge. Freightquote shares 5 tips to help you manage rising rates in 2019.
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Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 2, 2019
Blockchain provides a secure, paperless solution for tracking products through every stage of their lifecycle.
Tradewinds
APRIL 3, 2019
There’s more to cardboard boxes than meets the eye In today’s eCommerce-fueled world, customers have come to expect a few key things from online retailers. Expectations such as fast and free shipping, competitive pricing, and no-hassle returns all go into the consumer decision-making process. Companies like Amazon are able to offer same-day shipping to their customers in almost any market because of highly streamlined supply chain systems that have taken years to build.
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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
APRIL 2, 2019
Multi-channel selling is here to stay – and fast and accurate multi-channel fulfillment is critical to your competitive advantage. (In other news, snow is cold.). What’s less apparent is how to make outstanding fulfillment possible without spreading your inventory or budget too thin.
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Fleet Owner
APRIL 4, 2019
Along with bridge tolls, congestion pricing could cost trucks $25 to drive south of 60th Street on Manhattan next year.
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 2, 2019
The window of opportunity for 4.0 is closing fast and manufacturers who don’t invest in 2019 risk falling behind the curve.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
APRIL 4, 2019
This is the seventh in a series of blogs focused on getting the most from your marketing fulfillment program. It includes insights drawn from an Iron Mountain-sponsored Mighty Guide titled 8 Experts on Marketing Fulfillment. Our previous blog in this series discussed the importance of using a fulfillment vendor that can grow with your business. This post looks at how a good fulfillment program can actually help your company win new business and grow.
SIPMM Professional Publications
APRIL 4, 2019
Construction contracts are complicated documents that try to balance the needs of many different parties involved in a project. Contractors face much uncertainty when delivering on their contract responsibilities, so it is important to design contracts that are fair in allocating risk. While every clause in a construction contract is important to review, there are […].
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
Fleet Owner
APRIL 3, 2019
The dos and don’ts of interviewing and hiring someone with a record.
Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 30, 2019
However, the reusability of material handling containers will also prevent further growth for new units.
Logistics Management
APRIL 3, 2019
The nation’s top carriers are making every effort to extend the trucking rally, satisfy customer needs and differentiate themselves in a cutthroat market.
SIPMM Professional Publications
APRIL 4, 2019
Tendering means a company or organization wishing to obtain goods or services will first specify requirements. Subsequently, it will open the bidding in a process known as Tendering. Interested companies can submit their proposals to the client within a finite deadline. The procurement team will evaluate the bids to decide which offer best suits its […].
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Fleet Owner
APRIL 2, 2019
Moving to 33-foot doubles would take some pressure off the roads by moving more freight per mile traveled and using less fuel to move the increased volume of freight.
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 1, 2019
Other risks include additional costs and uncertainty due to raw material shortages, recalls and safety scares or tougher environmental regulations.
Kuebix
APRIL 5, 2019
It’s been taken as fact for many years that there is a shortage of truck drivers in the United States. Companies report problems covering their loads and even the American Trucking Associations announced that there will be a shortage of 174,000 drivers by 2026 if the current climate continues. Here are just a few of […]. The post New Study Questions Validity of the Truck Driver Shortage appeared first on Kuebix.
SIPMM Professional Publications
APRIL 4, 2019
Sustainable procurement has been introduced to a public and private organization for decades and it has now become a “must have” key element to integrate in business strategy for company competitive advantages and sustainable development. The survey conducted by EcoVadis and HEC about the results attribute to Sustainable Procurement program showed 76% of the procurement […].
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Fleet Owner
APRIL 1, 2019
Although many OEMs still allow the continued use of CJ-4, experts recommend heavy-duty fleet owners switch to the enhanced CK-4 category to protect their diesel engines.
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 4, 2019
Disclosure standards scrutinized go beyond gender diversity to include other protected classes.
Logistics Management
APRIL 5, 2019
While job satisfaction remains the primary reason for today’s logistics managers to stay with one company, salaries are barely keeping pace with inflation. With the aging of the industry’s workforce, this trend will need a correction.
SIPMM Professional Publications
APRIL 4, 2019
Practically there is no one-size-fits-all purchase process. Some organizations require a formal process to suit their complex environment, which is often the case in government or education. In those industries, vendors must comply with strict guidelines. Others, for enterprise businesses like heavy machinery parts, require a few key steps in an effort to manage budgets […].
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Fleet Owner
APRIL 2, 2019
Fleet Advantage data shows fleet operators can realize a first-year, per-truck savings of $16,928 when upgrading from a 2015 sleeper model-year truck to a 2020 model. For a fleet of 100 trucks, upgrading to 2020 vehicles can result in savings of as much as $1.7 million.
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 4, 2019
Follow these four steps to adopting a zero-based mindset across your supply chain.
Trans Global Auto Logistics
APRIL 4, 2019
There are many instances in which having your car or truck shipped from one place to another makes more sense than driving it there yourself. You may be relocating to a foreign country. Your family might be moving cross country and need your second car to be there when you arrive. Or perhaps you purchased a vintage automobile at an auction and don’t want to risk any damages in transit.
SIPMM Professional Publications
APRIL 1, 2019
The development of the economic globalization makes the global sourcing extend to all parts of the world, global procurement has certain advantages, but the inevitable risk also exists, during the global sourcing process, companies must face these risks, take active and effective to mitigating risks. With the rapid development of economic globalization, the economic dependence […].
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
Fleet Owner
APRIL 5, 2019
How safety systems save lives, equipment and millions of dollars.
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 4, 2019
Talk is cheap, but most large companies are failing their supply chains when it comes to human rights issues.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 1, 2019
Microsoft Excel is arguably the most widely used supply chain and logistics application , while blockchain is one of the most talked about emerging technologies in the industry, promising to transform the way companies share data and execute transactions with their trading partners. It was only a question of time before Excel and blockchain came together.
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