Fleet Owner

AUGUST 26, 2019

Renewable natural gas (RNG) has been receiving a lot of buzz lately. You may have seen this recent headline: UPS makes largest purchase of renewable natural gas ever in the U.S.

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Purchasing 123

Cyzerg

AUGUST 28, 2019

In warehousing, as in every other organization, it’s the people who make or break the business. At a time when warehouse workers are swift to move from one warehouse to another, retaining them may seem to be a daunting task. There are lot of challenges that managers face when it comes to attracting, recruiting, and retaining workforce for warehouses.

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Kuebix

AUGUST 27, 2019

Almost every online order fulfilled means another cardboard box shipped to a consumer. It should come as no surprise that cardboard boxes are contributing an unprecedented amount to overall cardboard waste. As environmental concerns grow, companies are beginning to look for sustainable alternatives to ship their products. Why Cardboard Has Been a Popular Choice for […].

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 25, 2019

[01:04] Tell us a little bit about you and your company. I am Craig Fuller, founder and CEO of FreightWaves, which is based in Chattanooga, TN. I grew up in a trucking family and worked in my dad’s company. FreightWaves is the leading Freight Intel provider, offering current digital intelligence and context to the freight community on a central platform. [03:50] Your content at FreightWaves is so insightful.

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Fleet Owner

AUGUST 30, 2019

Editor's note: This is the fourth of a five-part series of Fleet Owner's annual Trucking by the Numbers report. Read the first, second, and third part here. In this section of Trucking by the Numbers, our focus is safety.

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Kuebix

AUGUST 29, 2019

Beef burgers have been a summer barbecuing staple for generations of Americans. From Memorial Day to Labor Day families and friends will gather to share this favorite food in backyards across the country, not to mention year-long at many popular fast-food chains. The traditional beef burger is changing, however. Now, when you head to your […].

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2019

[00:38] Please introduce yourself and your company. I’m Gary Sostack, President and Founder of ElementaLogistics LLC. We assist 3PLs with their bid packages to corporations, and we work with corporations who don’t see supply chain as their core activity. [01:20] Tell us a little about your background. I grew up in New York and graduated from the New York Institute of Technology.

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Fleet Owner

AUGUST 28, 2019

Fontaine Modification announced it is relocating its West Virginia modification center closer to a new Hino truck manufacturing plant.

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Logistics Management

AUGUST 28, 2019

Following various reports in January that indicated FedEx Freight, the less-than-truckload (LTL) subsidiary of Memphis-based transportation and logistics titan FedEx, was taking its initial steps into the rapidly-growing, e-commerce-driven last-mile logistics sector, a recent report confirmed that the company’s plan remains on track.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 30, 2019

For the last few months, Patriots fans have been wondering what Rob Gronkowski’s “next chapter” will be. As a fan, my obvious hope was that after some down time and the chance to heal his body, he would decide to rejoin the team. Earlier this week, Gronkowski held a press conference to finally announce his next chapter. And while he did not rule out a return to the field (nor did he in any way […].

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IoT World Today

AUGUST 26, 2019

It seems that every time there is a hot new technology, the supply chain emerges as a possible beneficiary. In the early 2000s, Walmart asked its suppliers to deploy RFID technology in pallets and cases. Last year, when blockchain hype likely reached its zenith, there was similar excitement about the potential of digital ledger technology to help drive traceability in the supply chain. .

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Fleet Owner

AUGUST 26, 2019

The station in Nogales at the Mariposa Port of Entry came about as a compromise between FMCSA and ADOT that local leaders say is adequate for the current traffic.

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Logistics Management

AUGUST 28, 2019

A new generation of transport providers may be making some forms of temperature control system irrelevant, says the upstart drone company, Flytrex.

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Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 27, 2019

You know the drill. The order comes in at 3:59pm and company policy says anything ordered by 4:00 gets shipped the same day. You immediately assign it to your workforce to fulfill. But it’s not like the workforce you had when you became a manager 5 or 10 years ago. Whether you call them Millennials or Generation X, Y or Z, they’re just different. They have different lifestyles, different motivations and different attitudes about work. […].

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 28, 2019

Is anything more important to your manufacturing process than securing materials, managing orders, and payments, and having the right staff to run it all? I don’t think so. Thankfully, these are three specific areas where an ERP can help even the most advanced manufacturer. Let’s dive a little deeper into each to see which ERP […]. The post 3 Powerful Ways ERP Can Improve the Manufacturing Process appeared first on SYSPRO US.

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Fleet Owner

AUGUST 28, 2019

Spot truckload freight pricing held firm during the week ending August 25 despite a 3% drop in the number of posted loads, said DAT Solutions, which operates the industry’s largest network of load boards. The number of posted trucks increased 2.

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Logistics Management

AUGUST 26, 2019

While it is well know that 2018 was a banner year for the trucking sector, it bears repeating. And one reason for that is that even though 2019 is down volume-wise compared to a year ago, there are still many reasons for optimism, when it comes to gauging the overall health of the market.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 26, 2019

Bonds had a yield curve inversion on August 14th. This often often signals a recession within about 14 months. Demand planning is difficult in these circumstances. This article discusses how supply chain teams can do better in these circumstances. The post Demand Planning Breaks Down During Recessions appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2019

There is a lot of discussion today about digital freight, whether it’s a threat or opportunity for the logistics industry. There is also a lot of hype and confusion. Understanding what digital freight is — and what it isn’t — is important for all stakeholders to succeed in the industry. Last week, as part of. Read more What Digital Freight Isn’t.

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Fleet Owner

AUGUST 28, 2019

New path shows storm menacing Orlando by early Monday. A second tropical storm has flood watches in effect for much of New England.

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Logistics Management

AUGUST 27, 2019

When it comes to the seemingly never-ending state of the United States-China “trade war,” which has seen each nation, in a sense, attempt to out do each other, in the form of a game of levying and retaliating to tariffs, it is becoming more apparent that these actions are increasingly more and more likely to impact both consumers and retail supply chains.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 29, 2019

In the logistics and supply chain industries, every edge counts. That’s why facilities managers and decision makers everywhere are exploring the benefits of automated material handling. This group of technologies can bring new levels of productivity, safety and profitability to these important verticals. 1. Higher-Value Jobs When people talk about automation, they focus most of.read More.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2019

Connected commerce has affected change at every echelon of inventory asset management. Retailer requirements now demand that wholesalers offer a new set of capabilities to fulfill their role in delivering on the customer value chain. As a result, wholesalers must implement a strategic inventory management solution to facilitate replenishment for their tier-one customers.

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Fleet Owner

AUGUST 27, 2019

Editor's note: This is the second of a five-part series of Fleet Owner's annual Trucking By the Numbers report. Read the first part here. In this section of Trucking by the Numbers, we focus on general industry.

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Logistics Management

AUGUST 26, 2019

Late last week, the acquisition of Basel, Switzerland-based global 3PL and airfreight forwarder Panalpina by Hedehusene, Denmark-based global 3PL DSV was made official, according to DSV officials.

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2019

In 2108 venture investment was larger than in all previous years combined and more than double the 2017 record of $1.4 billion.

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Logistics 92

Freightos

AUGUST 29, 2019

Open up LinkedIn and check out the profile of senior salesperson at a freight forwarder or carrier and you’ll probably see several top-tier providers as previous employers. Historically, a carrier’s relationship with importers and exporters was built by sales people. The best of them accumulated books of business contacts, which moved companies with them.

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Fleet Owner

AUGUST 26, 2019

The growing complexity of commercial vehicles required a ‘cultural change’ at North America’s leading truck manufacturer, company officials explain.

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