Sam’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...
Read MoreCoronavirus Update - October 20
October 20, 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. Ireland has announced a six-week lockdown that will begin tomorrow evening....
Read MoreWhat is a Circular Supply Chain?
October 16, 2020.
Logistics Publications
In this age of recycling, reuse, reduce, and repurpose – a new supply chain model has emerged called the Circular Supply Chain. The traditional linear supply chain of “take – make – dispose” has seen backlash from environmentally conscious consumers and proven unsustainable. The circular supply chain, focusing...
Read MoreRoad Safety & Logistics: Truck Guards
October 09, 2020.
Logistics Publications
With thousands of vehicles transporting cargo to all corners of the United States, the safety of drivers, cargo, and the public is an issue that requires constant attention and refinement. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been working on some...
Read MoreSetting Up A Compliance Ship-to-Home Model
September 24, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
The Need for A New Model Since the onset of the global pandemic, many companies have provided their employees the opportunity to work remotely to promote safety. Working from home presents a few challenges, with one of the biggest being how to handle shipments to/from at-home personnel. This process...
Read MoreThe Future of Logistics: How Artificial Intelligence Will Change Logistics Execution
September 09, 2020.
Logistics Publications
In recent years we have gotten familiar with hearing how artificial intelligence (AI) will change various businesses. Among them, logistics is also one of the industries to be affected by this new wave. What is Artificial Intelligence (AI), and how is it different from Machine? A machine operates and perceives...
Read MoreIs Waste Sorted Today?
August 24, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Tax Publications, Trade Publications
Did you know that since July 1, 2019, garbage classification went live in Shanghai? Shanghai city is the 1st city in China to start garbage classification. Based on Shanghai’s classification standards, all waste is classified to these categories: hazardous waste, recyclable waste, household food waste, and residual waste. All...
Read MoreAll About Allyn Belfort
August 21, 2020.
Logistics Publications
Allyn Belfort was established in 2001 due to the opportunity to support the outsourcing of the transport activities for a Gas Turbine leader in France. Project management was our main responsibility when we started with it. Our statement of work was for Logistics Coordinator, Logistics Project Manager, and Commercial Administrator. ...
Read MoreCoronavirus Update - August 18
August 19, 2020.
Logistics Publications
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. Global Updates Qatar Airways plans to resume flights...
Read MoreShanghai Ranked as Third International Shipping Center
August 18, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
Shanghai has become one of the world's top three shipping centers for the first time in six years and ranked third, second to Singapore and London. According to a municipal government report that evaluates port conditions, shipping services, and general business environment. Shanghai's improved ranking was mainly due...
Read MoreTurbine Blade Transport- Ride Like The Wind
August 13, 2020.
Logistics Publications
"Huge bladed wind turbines rotate on their towers near-weightlessly – but before these behemoths are able to generate electricity at dizzying heights they have to complete an arduous journey. The transportation of wind power systems is packed with challenges – and is never routine business.” - Kay Dohnke, writer ...
Read MoreLogistics Challenges in Reaching Mars
August 12, 2020.
Logistics Publications
On July 2020, a Skyrocket carrying a spacecraft named "HOPE" was launched towards outer space, which would take seven long months to reach planet Mars. Once it arrives, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) scientists will start research via satellites to monitor climate change and Mars's atmosphere for the next year. ...
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