Locus

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Alarming statistics depict a staggering 91% turnover rate for drivers, a narrative that paints a grim picture of a mass exodus from the trucking arena. However, insights from the American Trucking Association (ATA) challenge this prevailing narrative. While burnout-induced resignations are undeniable, the narrative unfolds differently.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

Last week, I gave the keynote presentation at the Dangerous Goods Symposium, sponsored by LabelMaster and the DG Exchange. In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint. The industry’s well-documented labor shortages are not ending anytime soon.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2018

At a minimum, companies will need to be familiar with these most common documents: Bill of Lading (BOL) – A bill of lading is an essential document for any freight shipment. In Mexico, the basic Mexican import document is the pedimento de importacion. Bills of lading for U.S. Import /export form – In the U.S.,

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Indeed, the transition has taken place so swiftly that some companies may still need to fully grasp the present or future possibilities to exploit distribution performance as a competitive advantage. Big Data and Analytics With the latest analytics technology, you can further refine your fleet’s efficiency and plan more accurately.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

The usual themes were still very present as solution providers and retailers alike were more than happy to talk about omni-channel, mobility, robotics, and machine learning, to name a few. This year, a recurring theme that I saw was about using supply chain data to improve the customer experience across the entire value chain.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The theme of this year’s conference, “Go Beyond,” presents a bold vision for supply chains of the future, centred around automation, innovation and collaboration. FourKites , a leading real-time supply chain visibility platform, has announced that its European customer conference, Visibility 2021, will be held virtually on 7th October.

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FLS Transport

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The Cass Freight Index signals a strong recovery… The HOS rule changes are challenged… Outbound from Laredo produces “unheard of” rates… Trucking companies are set for a prolonged rally… Capacity cuts are the deepest since 2010… and Consumer confidence grows ahead of peak. Get the full details here.

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LandLink

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Implementing IOT technology will allow 3pls the ability to communicate directly with the hardware involved in the production and retrieve the necessary data directly rather than deal with personnel. With a connected network, this type of data can be seamlessly retrieved by 3pls and disseminated to suppliers and providers.

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Conger

MAY 28, 2021

What Are OSHA’s Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Training Requirements? In 1984, a study was conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to determine the effectiveness of a lift truck safety training program. What are OSHA’s Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Training Requirements? Let’s dive in.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2014

According to a research study from Forrester, EDI continues to prove its worth as an electronic message data format. In fact, some industries, such as trucking, automotive, finance, and even government have been using EDI for years. EDI isn’t a new technology in and of itself. for an order processed using EDI.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Data sharing between shippers and 3PLs become increasingly important. In the study, 36 percent of shippers and 35 percent of 3PLs agreed that there are opportunities to improve the sharing of insight and data collected by the sales team with account management. .

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20Cube Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Supply chain logistics is an industry in itself and at present a booming one. Process has to be created and documented, and followed religiously to make delivery happen. With automated tools, you get any data in any format at your fingertips at soon as possible. Time plays an important role in warehousing operations.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Data was shared with the team about what we accomplished in our Freight, Truckload and Enterprise departments and what effect future trends will have on us in 2018 and beyond. Bobby left the team with a new found excitement for the year to come and with new tools and data to help accomplish upcoming goals. Featured Presenter| Day 1.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

However, few understand the history of WMS and how it evolved to encompass item tracking, storage data, inbound and outbound shipping, picking and much more. The 1900s to Late 1930s: World War I Witnesses the Introduction of Hand Trucks for Moving Materials and Managing Inventory. Enter the Amazon Elastic Computer Cloud.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 23, 2015

You can find the first post in the series, “How Data Can Improve Supplier Decisions” here. For example, your contact may have quoted a new job at a certain rate, but the official documentation says otherwise. Spendrix is the easiest way for shippers to evaluate carriers on quality and risk factors.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Data the “new” gold, is in high demand all over the world and especially now in the shipping and freight industry. But just data alone is not going to assist. Data and its usage must be standardised and there must be a standardised approach to digitalisation. So that Industry Blueprint was quite crucial.

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Forto

MARCH 17, 2020

In China, trucks are at a standstill, goods are stranded in the country’s transhipment centers, and (refrigerated) containers are missing. After all, it is also about the customer’s business, which comes under pressure if its partners don’t present options for action. . Setting up an internal communication solution .

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

They have evolved from simple tow trucks following wires on the floor to smart-tech machines navigating complex environments with lasers and cameras. Data-driven Decisions: The data collected from AGV operations provide invaluable insights into potential improvement in efficiency and safety measures.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

They have evolved from simple tow trucks following wires on the floor to smart-tech machines navigating complex environments with lasers and cameras. Data-driven Decisions: The data collected from AGV operations provide invaluable insights into potential improvement in efficiency and safety measures.

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Conger

JUNE 9, 2023

The front wheels of a lift truck serve as the fulcrum. Put another way, the pivot point on a counterbalance truck is the axle of the front wheels. So long as that’s the case, the lift truck should be stable and unlikely to tip. Approximately 24% of all industrial truck accidents involve an overturning or tipping forklift.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

The series truck offers corresponding delivery times, faster commissioning thanks to new software and simplified service. Furthermore, the near-series concept study of the Linde L-MATIC C automatic compact stacker will make its debut at the Linde MH booth at LogiMAT 2024 as part of an engaging live case presentation.

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Tradewinds

OCTOBER 8, 2018

They are focused on various opportunities across supply chain ranging from trucking safety, warehouse automation through to trade finance and insurance products. Union Crate helps CPG brands and retailers unify supply chain data and make it digestible for supply and demand forecasting. Please join us in welcoming them!

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Conger

JULY 20, 2020

Basically, any training program should cover: How to operate the different types of truck the operator will be using (instructions, safety precautions, limitations, etc.). How to refuel (internal combustion trucks) and/or charge batteries (electric trucks). But again, you came here for just the simple facts. Technical colleges.

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WorkWave

APRIL 29, 2020

Among these industries are many that WorkWave works with frequently, including cleaning, lawn care, tree care, transportation, trucking, and warehousing. OSHA also provides requirements that may apply to all workplaces where particular risks are present. A full list of industry-specific resources can be found here.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 14, 2023

Trucks are no longer rejected at gates or loading points, because equipment and document to be brought along or processes to be known are communicated reliably and comprehensibly. The software includes a modular data model that can be used for complex, large sites and hazardous goods, as well as smaller and simpler goods deliveries.

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CLX Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2023

Logistics Challenges Facing Chemical Companies Navigating the complex landscape of freight transportation presents considerable challenges for chemical companies. In this intricate scenario, entrusting logistics to a proficient provider like CLX presents an advantageous strategy.

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 15, 2019

To uninstall the battery from the vehicle and to package the battery into the container, you need a certified high-voltage expert present, as the energy density is so high and the battery could spontaneously combust, resulting in an immediate fire. That, again, results in a lot of cross-border trucking activities.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2021

Bill of Lading (BOL) : A document between a shipper and carrier acknowledging the receipt of goods for transport and now available in electronic format (eBOL). Blockchain : A unique traceability service-ledger that builds immutable blocks of information and prevents all risk of tampering with data. All-in Line Haul: FSC + Line Haul.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

These services include much more than finding a truck to pick up and deliver freight. Most freight brokerages offer visibility, document management and payment tools for their customers and carriers. Freight brokerages offer a varied range of services and solutions to shippers. Find out more about FreightWaves SONAR for brokers.

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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2018

Arlinghaus compares the sector to armoured truck cash delivery services, which have consolidated into a small number of global providers. “It Nevertheless, some parts of vehicle logistics, including US railway operators, give little truck to the idea of 3PLs entering the vehicle logistics segment – especially for specialised rail services.

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Conger

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

An order picker is a type of lift truck used as a more efficient and safer replacement for ladders and scissors lifts when retrieving stock by hand Technically, order pickers are a type of forklift. Within the formal forklift classification system, order pickers are Class II: Electric Motor Narrow Aisle Trucks.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2018

Imagine moving cargo across continents as smoothly as computers process data. It is quite a nebulous and fluid area of research at present,” he says. “It Zacharia: It is easy to over-complicate the physical Internet, but peel away its husk and it really is an attempt to move goods in the same way as we move data.

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 26, 2018

“To have more and more different models with different lengths makes the handling, storage and loading onto a vessel more complicated and this trend seems not to be at its end, as OEMs want to be present in all segments and models,” explains Tuitjer. That includes bringing transport documentation into the 21st century. “We

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Dedola Global Logistics

MARCH 12, 2021

Who tracks every customer’s shipment from when it leaves the supplier’s factories and ensures that all documentation is in perfect order? ” For instance, in Q4 of 2020 and Q1 of 2021, COVID-19 related space and equipment shortages have presented some of the biggest challenges in recent years.

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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2019

Shippers want to avoid traffic congestion to ensure timely dispatch of goods, and carriers want to minimise truck waiting times and charges. Carriers need to be told when to send trucks, and what tasks those trucks must undertake. GLABs says trucks’ arrivals will be evened out, reducing the warehouse’s congested periods.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 23, 2018

It pertains to identifying every piece of hazardous material in your warehouse, making sure their containers are properly labeled and that Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are easily located for every employee. Record Keeping : Every part of your safety program must be documented and records held on file for a certain period.

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Dedola Global Logistics

MARCH 12, 2021

Who tracks every customer’s shipment from when it leaves the supplier’s factories and ensures that all documentation is in perfect order? ” For instance, in Q4 of 2020 and Q1 of 2021, COVID-19 related space and equipment shortages have presented some of the biggest challenges in recent years.

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