DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
China's JD.com has a larger fulfillment footprint than Amazon, a broader delivery network than UPS, and it's forcing Alibaba to re-think its model. It may be coming your way—but not yet.
Supply Chain and Logistics
JANUARY 29, 2018
I saw this thanks to . It makes the point that use of a good ELD in trucks forces everyone– the firm, the trucker, support staff, and customers to focus on hitting the marks for serving the truck supply chain.
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GlobalTranz
JANUARY 29, 2018
Editor’s Note: This is a guest blog from our friend Jake Rheude, Director of Marketing, with Red Stag Fulfillment. $700 billion – that’s the value of the trucking transportation industry. The impressive figure shouldn’t be all that surprising, though, given that the transport of goods reaches nearly every corner of the economic landscape in the United States.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 30, 2018
New Women in Trucking radio show on SiriusXM addresses gender diversity issues in trucking and pushes for more women to join its ranks.
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DC Velocity
JANUARY 30, 2018
As business blossomed, the California citrus packer began experiencing bottlenecks in its packing operations. A sophisticated automated palletizing system cleared the jam.
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Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 29, 2018
Mike Guilfoyle of ARC has been doing some interesting writing on predictive analytics. One of the terms he uses is the “citizen data scientist.” I like the concept, and will explain Mike’s thinking in this article. But let me provide a little context first. It would be easy for a supply chain executive, or any business manager, to ask what is the difference between “predictive analytics” and “forecasting.
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
“We have received lots of training on how devices are supposed to work, but I wonder if FMCSA ever realized all the differences among all the varieties." - Abe Dunivin, Oregon Department of Transportation.
DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
Lighting manufacturer turns to Teklynx software to streamline the production of its safety labels.
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
The port of Rotterdam, which handles over 461 million tons of cargo and 140,000 vessels annually, will be set up with sensors that will gather data about water, weather, temperature, wind speed and berth availability.
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
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
Industry experts agree that costs across all sectors worldwide will continue to rise in 2018, and the most successful shippers will be those that are able to mitigate their impact on profitability. And, the right technology will play an increasingly vital role in driving efficiencies across the global logistics network.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 29, 2018
Between January and February, 112,000 truckloads will bring everything from infrastructure to food and sports memorabilia to Minneapolis in preparation for Super Bowl LII.
DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
Deal extends Descartes' reach into brokerage by connecting Aljex with Macropoint's truck visibility tools.
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 31, 2018
A new survey shows that 60% of businesses haven't adopted blockchain and that could be because 40% said they don't understand the technology, or don’t see how it could be useful for their company.
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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.
Morai Logistics
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
Industry 4.0, also referred to as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, has initiated a lucrative transition for transportation supply chains. Research on future trends of supply chain management found that over the next five years about 80% believe ‘ digital supply chain ’ will be the leading industry model and 72% of global companies will invest over US$900 billion each year on digitization.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 29, 2018
Like many of us, I’ve been highly interested in the industry’s reaction to the federal electronic Iogging device (ELD) mandate after it went into effect. Have carriers been prepared, or are some of them still stalling or unclear on the requirements?
DC Velocity
JANUARY 29, 2018
Bubble Wrap ballot options include four patterns: Toy box, veggie patch, fresh leaves, and awareness ribbon. Contest ends February 5.
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 29, 2018
Research finds the glass ceiling persists because both employers and female employees miss opportunities for change.
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Talking Logistics
JANUARY 29, 2018
The 2018 supply chain conference season kicked off for me last week. I gave a keynote presentation on emerging technologies (drones, driverless trucks, 3D printing, blockchain, etc.) at the SMC3 Jump Start 2018 conference in Atlanta, GA. Unlike most industry conferences, which are crammed like sardines into the month of May, this one is always in January and it spotlights the trends and topics that are top of mind for supply chain and logistics executives heading into the new year.
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
Results of a trucker survey and engineering proposals will help Ontario's Ministry of Transportation figure out how to best add more truck parking and trucker amenities along its southern highways.
DC Velocity
JANUARY 30, 2018
Sources say UPS wants Silver, Coyote founder, to take more active role at brokerage unit.
Bringg
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
As supply chains evolve and grow, products are often passed between dozens of hands at factories, shipping vehicles and pallets, distributor warehouses, retail warehouses, shop floors, delivery fleets. They often travel thousands of miles and go through multiple intermediaries, something which has an impact not only on the profit margins, but also on the brand’s ability to connect and communicate with their customer.
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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
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 30, 2018
It only takes a simple example to remind you how e-commerce continues to evolve and the potential it has to disrupt traditional markets, supply chains and even governments. Let me tell you how international e-commerce is changing one buying pattern and why it will reshape global logistics operations and government import regulations. The moral to the story is that significant e-commerce change doesn’t always start with a big bang, but failure to see change coming can leave many companies at a co
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
It depends on who you ask. Big fleets are reporting higher revenues, profits, and tax savings. Smaller operators, though, say they’re being squeezed by ELDs.
DC Velocity
JANUARY 29, 2018
Three-story Brooklyn project seen as vanguard of new era in industrial development.
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
The administration says unspecified budget savings will account for a $200 billion federal contribution, and it’s open to conversations about other funding sources or a larger figure, but wants to negotiate those details with lawmakers.
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Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
Distributed order management, autonomous robots, blockchain and warehousing software are all working together to help retailers more effectively manage their end-to-end supply chains.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 31, 2018
We learned lots of things during last fall’s Run on Less fuel economy road show. Perhaps none was more important than the fact that you need to look at fuel efficiency over the long haul (!).
DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
Company takes $125 million hit for peak delivery problems, orders Boeing freighters.
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