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Digital Transformation in Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

ARC Advisory Group, where I work, publishes an analysis of the 25 manufacturers with the most mature digital transformations. This survey-based research gathers quantitative data as well as information on practices or performance drivers. Two other issues that come in digital transformation are compliance and safety.

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The Cost-Saving Benefits of ELDs: Why Wait for Compliance?

Talking Logistics

Designed to improve highway safety by strengthening driver compliance with hours of service (HOS) regulations that prevent fatigue, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) initiated a ruling in 2015 that mandates the use of ELDs by all commercial vehicle drivers in the U.S. The ELD Opportunity. by December 18, 2017.

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The Evolution of Retail and Customer Expectations

Talking Logistics

Ninety-six percent of Americans have made at least one online purchase and 51% of those surveyed say they prefer to shop online. In a recent survey , 96% of survey participants said the availability of free shipping impacts their purchase decision. Fast delivery matters. So, what does this mean for shippers? on time in full).

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LM reader survey finds impact of ELD mandate on trucking sector has been a bumpy ride

247 Customs Broker

That was a key theme in a Logistics Management reader survey of 349 freight transportation and logistics stakeholders. The objective of the rule, according to FMCSA, is to strengthen commercial truck and bus drivers’ compliance with hours-of-service (HOS) regulations that combat fatigue. The highest grouping was the 27.4%

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34th Annual Salary Survey: Salary growth slows, tasks soar

247 Customs Broker

More than 500 qualified respondents to our “34th Annual Salary Survey” report that their salaries moved up only incrementally last year. This year’s survey again draws the most feedback from successful logistics managers who have been climbing the executive ladder for some time. Respondents reflect.

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ELD Mandate: Immediate effects and long-term concerns

Transporeon

Compliance: Contrary to popular opinion, the hours of service rules have not changed. The difference is that ELD technology monitors and records data, so that compliance is now enforced across the board. As of April 16, CarrierLists survey reports ELD compliance at 97%.

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The role of inventory management and inventory optimization in ERP

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

In a recent survey , 40% of respondents mentioned rising inventory costs as a top business risk. IO can model different potential outcomes using a number of variables, and help to pick the best stock holding and re-order policy for each product group or set of stock items.