Freightquote

JANUARY 24, 2019

Learn more about the freight shipping trends expected to impact the industry through 2019.

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Freight Trends Industry 68

Bringg

JANUARY 24, 2019

Automating your delivery operations chain is critical if you want to meet the new status quo for customer experience while maintaining profitability. Here’s why. Recently, we wrote about the ways in which rising customer demands are redefining last mile delivery across multiple industries. Shoppers today are demanding an unprecedented level of control over when, where, and how they purchase and receive goods and services.

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Automation Optimization Software Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 83

Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2019

For inbound automotive supply chains, returnable packaging just makes sense. No carmaker wants to spend money on wood, paper and cardboard again and again, only to have to fork out straight away for costly waste disposal. Far better to pay once for a robust, reusable container that provides better protection for parts and can, ideally, hold them all the way from supplier to lineside.

Waste Reduction 47

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Price Reduction Supply Chain Design Software 47

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JANUARY 22, 2019

Any way you look at it, Amazon’s fulfillment arm, Fulfillment By Amazon (FBA), has an enormous warehousing footprint. It currently operates about 128 fulfillment centers in the U.S. alone – and that doesn’t even factor in Amazon’s many Prime Now hubs, Whole Food grocery DCs, delivery stations, and other distribution locations. For Amazon sellers, using FBA simplifies things by handing over all fulfillment and customer service requirements to Amazon.

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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2019

Successful leaders will require flexibility, digital champions and a willingness to test digital-first ways of growing retail sales globally. In a global commerce world increasingly dominated by international marketplaces, e-commerce now plays a critical role in the way brands and retailers market and sell their products. But as commerce dynamics have changed to include direct-to-consumer channels, private-label retail and digital native brands, global brands and retailers are actively testing a

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Kuebix

JANUARY 24, 2019

Being a truck driver is an underappreciated profession. There are nasty stereotypes and the general public often show a lack of respect to truckers when they’re on the road. Driving a truck is often considered to be a “last resort” profession, even for a culture built proudly on the backs of blue collar workers. This […]. The post 5 Reasons Being a Trucker Should Earn More Respect appeared first on Kuebix.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JANUARY 22, 2019

Any way you look at it, Amazon’s fulfillment arm, Fulfillment By Amazon (FBA), has an enormous warehousing footprint. It currently operates about 128 fulfillment centers in the U.S. alone – and that doesn’t even factor in Amazon’s many Prime Now hubs, Whole Food grocery DCs, delivery stations, and other distribution locations. For Amazon sellers, using FBA simplifies things by handing over all fulfillment and customer service requirements to Amazon.

Warehousing 120

Warehousing Distribution Operations Ordering 120

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2019

Starting in September 2019, Walmart will require suppliers of fresh, leafy greens to implement real-time, traceability of products back to the farm by participating in the Food Trust Consortium. The Food Trust consortium, run by IBM, is focused on using Blockchain for Supply Chain technologies. The post 2019 is the Year for Blockchain in Supply Chain Management, but Will it Have Legs?

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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 23, 2019

Family-owned fleets, second-generation drivers and engineers share the secrets of their success.

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Trucking 162

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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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AIMMS

JANUARY 24, 2019

Tata Steel is one of the world’s largest steel producers. In fact, it’s very likely that Tata Steel plays a role in your life today, by providing raw material for the car you drive, the house you live in and the roads you drive through. The company was established in India as Asia’s first integrated private steel company in 1907. Today, the steel manufacturing leader has an ambitious digital transformation agenda and is leveraging AIMMS technology to optimize operations in its home country.

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Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 116

Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2019

"Leadership on environmental issues, shown by a recent ranking of companies based on environmental policies, goes "hand in hand with being a successful and profitable business,” says CDP which curates the list. As leaders gather at the of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos for a week of high-level discussions on the future of the global economy, the CDP group released its annual rankings of the top green businesses.

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Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction 107

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 24, 2019

Over the past several years, companies have been incorporating sustainability in the supply chain, thanks in part to younger consumers who place a higher premium on environmentally-friendly practices. In fact, according to a Nielsen study, 81 percent of global consumers feel strongly that it’s a company’s duty to help improve the environment, making “going green” a must for many organizations.

Supply Chains 101

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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 25, 2019

Safety is too often portrayed only as preventing mistakes and responding to problems. Key to successful defensive actions, though, is planning and preparation.

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Trucking 120

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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Logistics Management

JANUARY 21, 2019

Mixed economic signals are proving to be somewhat of a Rorschach Test for shippers trying to gauge freight demand levels heading into the strongest part of the 2019 freight season.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 25, 2019

To qualify for these jobs drivers are required to have 30 months of experience over the past three years and a good safety record.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 22, 2019

Trade issues, usually of esoteric interest to readers of the business pages, are increasingly and literally becoming front page news, most notably with the current US-China trade spat. Given this rather fraught backdrop, free trade proponents would have been heartened by the long awaited launch of the Asia Pacific FTA known as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, or CPTPP, just before the turn of the new year.

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Logistics 83

Fleet Owner

JANUARY 20, 2019

Jared Polis (D), the new governor of Colorado, has signed an executive order proposing the state pass a regulation that would require a gradual transition to zero-emissions vehicles.

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Ordering 110

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Logistics Management

JANUARY 24, 2019

While DSV acknowledged that a combination of DSV and Panalpina would create a leading global transport and logistics company with significant growth opportunities and potential for value creation, adding that a combination presents a unique opportunity for both companies and their respective stakeholders including shareholders, employees, customers and suppliers, it now appears that the chances of a deal coming to fruition are less than likely.

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Presentation Transportation Logistics 98

Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 21, 2019

State-of-the-art technology for managing global supply chains is beginning to percolate down to the individuals who need it most: small farmers in developing economies.

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Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 92

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2019

Today is the day of global trade compliance software. It's not every day that trade compliance is top of mind. ARC Advisory Group’s Global Trade Compliance Systems (GTC) market research shows that the breadth of high-profile tariff changes has catapulted trade compliance ot the top of supply chain concerns and consideration. The post Global Trade Compliance Software Gets Its Day!

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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 25, 2019

Companies making investments in inventory systems to maximize accuracy, employing set delivery routes that run multiple times a day, including late at night.

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Inventory 113

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The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 23, 2019

For those that still think Amazon does not directly compete with the parcel duopoly of FedEx and UPS, a report in The Wall Street Journal today drives home the point that it may be time to reconsider that notion. The reason, according to the report, is that a new seven-days a week delivery network being introduced by the global e-commerce bellwether, aims to take customers from FedEx and UPS by zooming in on fuel surcharges and extra fees, which increase home delivery costs.

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Networks 92

Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2019

A new safety vest from Amazon allows robots to detect warehouse workers from farther away and change its route to avoid them.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2019

This past Sunday was a remarkable day for the NFL, with both conference title games going to overtime for the first time ever. Here in Boston, it was business a usual, as Tom Brady and the Patriots advanced to yet another Super Bowl. But in New Orleans, a horrible missed pass interference call has left the city reeling, with many people saying they will never get over this loss.

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Conference Logistics Supply Chains 80

Fleet Owner

JANUARY 24, 2019

Many fleets are looking to their parts suppliers and manufacturers for help developing just the right part tracking and ordering schedules for their operations.

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Inventory Reduction Inventory Ordering Operations 107

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 23, 2019

The ATA’s advanced seasonally-adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index for December, at 111.9 dropped 4.3% compared to November’s 116.9 reading, whose sequential change compared to October (which was an all-time high at 122.8) was downwardly revised to -1.3% from +0.4%.

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Trucking 84

LoGo

JANUARY 23, 2019

Investing in the development of well-thought logistics processes is key to set your company apart from the others. In such a competitive marketplace, if you go the extra mile to provide exceptional logistics services, it’s possible to increase brand loyalty and set your company as an authority in your field of expertise. But of course, doing […].

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2019

ShipChain has launched its blockchain-based Track and Trace platform, which allows shippers to view specific details of their freight, identify potential bottlenecks and improve operations on a continuous basis.

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