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Is it Time to Adopt Internet of Things (IoT) in the Warehouse?

Cyzerg

As in transportation and healthcare, there seems to be much excitement about the Internet of Things (IoT) in the warehouse too. But, what does IoT mean for the future of warehousing? Does it fit here as well? For practical application of this technology, it is important to understand how it can be used in the warehouse to increase efficiency and visibility.

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Logistics careers are "driving satisfaction"

DC Velocity

The workdays can be long and the technology a bit behind the times, but logistics and supply chain management is still a satisfying career, said respondents to our 15th annual Salary Survey.

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Blockchain Reduces Shipping Costs for Auto Suppliers

Material Handling and Logistics

"Blockchain is one of the most promising technologies in logistics. It has the potential to digitalize many of today’s paper-based processes and overcome the multitude of different interfaces," said Martin Kolbe, CIO of Kuehne + Nagel.

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Getting good sleep: It still ain’t easy, especially in trucking

Fleet Owner

But sleepiness poses a lot of risks, especially to transportation workers.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.

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Is it Time for Internet of Things (IoT) in the Warehouse?

Cyzerg

As in transportation and healthcare, there seems to be much excitement about the Internet of Things (IoT) in the warehouse too. But, what does IoT mean for the future of warehousing? Does it fit here as well? For practical application of this technology, it is important to understand how it can be used in the warehouse to increase efficiency and visibility.

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Companies Must Push Harder on Achieving Sustainability Goals

Material Handling and Logistics

While 69% of companies ask suppliers to effectively manage their environmental impacts, only 34% actually provide tools and resources to incentivize action. By now it's pretty well understood that strong sustainability performance positively influences financial performance. And investors are taking notice as well. In a recent report, " Corporate Progress on the Ceres Roadmap for Sustainability ," has found that while 69% of companies call on their suppliers to effectively manage their environm

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A Logística e a Revolução das Tecnologias Inteligentes

Now, That's Logistics

A tecnologia que impactará a logística e a cadeia de suprimentos para sempre. Por Lucas Sanches, CIO, DB Schenker Brasil. O ritmo das mudanças tecnológicas é constante em todas as esferas da vida, e tem acelerado cada vez mais. Antes, as revoluções tecnológicas costumavam acontecer uma vez a cada século, agora elas parecem acontecer a cada década e, em alguns casos, a cada ano.

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Tesla's Semi makes first deliveries; Waymo, Uber expand driverless truck testing

Fleet Owner

Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk announced late last week the company conducted the first production cargo trips of its electric Semi.

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Raymond's reach-fork trucks feature new technology

DC Velocity

The trucks now include a 7-inch multifunction color display with touch-screen functionality and an intuitive interface.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Blockchain Powerful Tool for Transparency in Complex Supply Chains

Material Handling and Logistics

Utilizing the inherent irrefutability within blockchain technologies, great strides can be made in reducing the risk of counterfeits and actually saving lives.

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Top 15 Portos nas Américas

Now, That's Logistics

Classificamos os 15 portos mais movimentados do Norte ao Sul das Américas – e o que esperar para 2018. Quando Cristóvão Colombo partiu para o Japão em 1492 buscando uma rota de comércio de especiarias mais rápida entre a Europa e a Ásia, ele não tinha como saber que a segunda maior massa terrestre na Terra – o Novo Mundo – tornaria impossível a chegada ao seu destino.

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Talking shop: How to overcome the truck tech shortage

Fleet Owner

Working as a diesel truck technician still has a bit of a stigma attached to it. Much of the general public and upcoming generation of workers view it as a typical blue collar, greasy job, when really, it’s so much more than that.

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Uber Freight sends driverless truck on its inaugural trip across Arizona

DC Velocity

Sanders-to-Topock move a first for the company's autonomous-vehicle fleet.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

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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What Will Supply Chain Executives Invest In Over Next 18 Months?

Material Handling and Logistics

Around 31% of MODEX attendees said they plan on spending over $1 million over the next 18 months.

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8 Common Warehousing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Logistics Bureau

To say there is any one single way in which to manage a warehouse would be folly—much depends on the nature of the supply chain and of the warehouse itself. However, there are certain common principles that can and should be applied. Conversely, of course, this also means there are a number of ways in which companies can get it wrong. To help you keep on top of your warehouse management and ensure your storage facilities don’t generate undue supply chain costs, take note of the following eight c

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Isuzu testing out electric trucks

Fleet Owner

Beginning with an electrified Class 4 NPR-HD, Isuzu's group of battery electric cab-over trucks could make it into customers' hands later this year for fleet demonstrations.

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Three top retailer groups warn Trump against slapping broad-based tariffs on Chinese goods

DC Velocity

Tariffs on apparel, footwear imports would cost Americans dearly, NRF, RILA, AAFA say.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.

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Walmart Whistle-Blower Claims Cheating in Race With Amazon

Material Handling and Logistics

“Wal-Mart sacrificed and betrayed its founder’s key principles of integrity and honesty, pushing those core values aside in its rush to win the e-commerce war at all costs," said former executive.

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Drone Deliveries: Are They Actually on the Horizon?

Logistics Viewpoints

The United States has been lagging behind other parts of the world when it comes to the testing and adoption of drones for last mile deliveries. This is not due to a lack of interest or research and development efforts from some of the largest drone manufacturers. In fact, companies such as Amazon, Google, and UPS have invested incredible amounts of money into how they can deploy drones to make deliveries.

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Making the business case for drone delivery

Fleet Owner

With some "ooh and ah" factor tech-wise but often looking more like a gimmick in the real world, is there a use for drones in package delivery that saves fleets time and money?

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No stones needed! Meet beer keg curling

DC Velocity

Yes, it's a thing. And a new video shows how it's done in a busy DC.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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Done Deal. Trump Signs Tariff Order on Metals With Wiggle Room for Allies

Material Handling and Logistics

Exempting some nations marks a compromise from Trump’s initial plan for across-the-board tariffs. President Donald Trump followed through on his pledge to impose stiff tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, while excluding Canada and Mexico and leaving the door open to sparing other countries on the basis of national security. The president signed a proclamation authorizing the tariffs at a meeting Thursday afternoon with workers from the steel and aluminum industries.

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Top 15 Ports in The Americas

Now, That's Logistics

Additional Languages available. We rank the 15 busiest ports from North to South America – and what to expect for 2018. When Christopher Columbus set out for Japan in 1492 seeking a faster spice trade route between Europe and Asia, he had no way of knowing that the second largest combined land mass on earth — the New World — would make reaching his destination impossible.

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The preventive care payoff: How small investments keep your rigs on the road

Fleet Owner

With the recent changes in the diesel engine oil category, there may be some confusion as to what should be used in these engines that have higher miles on them.

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The block (and the coffee) is hot

DC Velocity

Lil Wayne was the key to winning January's caffeinated prize. Send in answers to the February-issue contest by midnight Pacific time to be entered into our next prize drawing.

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How Intent Data Helps Marketers Convert A-List Accounts

One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.

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New Tariffs Threaten Import Growth at Container Ports

Material Handling and Logistics

“A potential trade war would have a negative impact on cargo growth,” said Ben Hackett. “The likelihood of an increase in exports evaporates as well, killing off any chance for an improvement in the balance of trade.”. The tariffs issued last week on steel and aluminum could eventually have an impact on the ports, according to a report released on March 9 by the by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

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Why Transportation Needs to be Included in Supply Chain Collaboration

Logistics Viewpoints

Just how collaborative are your internal departments? If you’re running into issues when one department makes a decision that unintentionally affects one or more aspects of your supply chain, your answer is probably along the lines of “not very.” And it may be holding back your transportation team’s effectiveness due to a lack of supply chain collaboration.

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Five members of Trump's Cabinet unite on infrastructure funding push

Fleet Owner

Bringing together five members of President Trump’s Cabinet before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation illustrated there is urgency to improve the nation’s infrastructure.