Organizational Restructure of the Panama Canal
January 11, 2021.
Logistics Publications
Although the Panama Canal is mainly known for its role in allowing the passage of ships between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, it is also responsible for providing 95% of the region’s drinking water. In recent years, however, both functions of the canal are being threatened by new weather...
Read MoreBringing Transport Savings into 2021
January 06, 2021.
Logistics Publications
Looking back on 2020, logistics professionals will emphatically state that keeping supply chains open and moving was a major accomplishment. Companies usually prioritize cost savings in their supply chain; in 2020, cost tracking shows movement in the other direction – as companies paid more to keep operations running and lines moving. Despite...
Read MoreThe Future of the Aviation Industry
December 18, 2020.
Logistics Publications
The European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) has introduced three options for the future of the aviation industry in the EU, based on the timing of COVID-19 vaccine availability and the end of the pandemic. According to Eurocontrol experts, if mass vaccination is widely available during summer...
Read MoreLearn with Allyn International Newsletter
December 10, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
"How Ports Work" course released with a newsletter exclusive price of $5! Save up to $30. Allyn International has released a new introductory level course presenting some introductory level information related to How (cargo) ports work. In this course, we talk about ports in general and review an example one, before looking...
Read MoreCoronavirus Update - November 24
November 24, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Coronavirus Updates
Allyn International is committed to providing you with the latest updates during this very fluid and everchanging period. Our goal with the information provided below is to give you at a high-level, a current overview of the most heavily impacted regions. The British-Swedish pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca announced its COVID-19 vaccine...
Read MoreManaging the Supply Chain During COVID-19
November 23, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Coronavirus Updates
As we all know Coronavirus has altered many businesses in the year 2020. Our accounts will require Logistics service teams to provide increased agility, financial stability, and lots of transparency. Rick Blasgen, president of CSCMP, agrees. “To say that everything changed is an understatement. Many in our industry have led...
Read MoreDistribution of a Covid-19 Vaccine
November 12, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Coronavirus Updates
With most of the world still facing significant challenges from the current Covid-19 pandemic, there is a tremendous amount of anticipation and hope behind finding a vaccine for the virus as a way to end the nightmare finally. While ensuring the vaccine's viability is one major challenge we face,...
Read MoreGoing Lean for Big Savings
November 09, 2020.
Logistics Publications
At some point, regardless of what your job is, the question of “how can we make this work better?” has probably come up in one form or another. Companies always talk about wanting to improve their processes and make things run more efficiently. If you have asked this...
Read MoreMobile Apps in Logistics
November 03, 2020.
Logistics Publications
Recently, we have seen a large increase in the usage of mobile apps in the Logistics world. We are seeing this in almost every step of the supply chain such as inventory management, trucking, site management, etc. Companies are using mobile apps to do a number of things that either...
Read MoreCoronavirus Update - October 27
October 27, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Coronavirus Updates
Allyn International is committed to providing you with the latest updates during this very fluid and ever-changing period. Our goal with the information provided below is to give you a high-level, current overview of the most heavily impacted regions. COVID-19 infections continue to increase throughout Europe. It is unclear...
Read More5G Revolution: An Enhanced Visibility of the Supply Chain
October 23, 2020.
Logistics Publications
With the global implementation of the 5G network approaching, some changes will be seen by cell phone users and various industries. The supply chain/logistics industry is expected to see sweeping enhancements in visibility and data analytics due to 5G implementation. These changes will potentially be able to assist in...
Read MoreSam’s Club Jumping in on “Ship-from-Store”
October 22, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
COVID 19 indeed has everyone changing their ways to adapt to the new norm and stay afloat. Sam's Club is joining the transition to utilizing e-commerce and keep its quarantining members. They are launching their "ship-from-store" / "club" program this quarter in attempts to save holiday sales along with saving money...
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