State of US Logistics 2019: Collaboration Required to Control Logistics Costs
Material Handling and Logistics
AUGUST 12, 2019
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How EDI Became Cool Again
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 12, 2019
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is cool again. Not all EDI, just EDI based on value added networks (VANs). The reason? More and more companies are engaging in digital transformations. In many companies supply chains, it is the end-to-end portion of the supply chain, knowing what upstream and downstream partners are doing, where there are digital black holes.
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Warehouse Voice Technology Speaks for Itself
Logistics Management
AUGUST 12, 2019
Voice solutions are as diverse as the algorithms and analytics driving them—exposing new opportunities.
Truckload spot rates slip seasonally, but uncertainty looms
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 12, 2019
Shipments of dry van freight, the most common type of truckload shipment, rose 6.8 percent in July compared to June, according to the DAT Truckload Volume Index, which reflects the change in the actual number of spot market loads moved each month.
Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry
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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.
Are there counterfeits in your global supply chain?
Logistics Management
AUGUST 12, 2019
Determining if there are counterfeit products in your supply chain is no easy task. How do you know if you’re buying and using true products from your suppliers and distribution channels?
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Notes on the No. 1 reason for a truck repo — and going out of business
Overdrive Online
AUGUST 12, 2019
"The No 1. place when someone stops paying me is when the truck is at a repair shop," one lender recently told Overdrive. Likewise, another take from Truckstop.com's Brent Hutto, who corroborates that lender's account. More here.
Doggett Industries acquires Great Dane trailer dealership
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 12, 2019
Houston-based Leslie Doggett Industries recently added a privately held Great Dane trailer distributor/dealer to its businesses. The acquisition was made through Truck Enterprises, which Doggett purchased last month.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Update: The leaders of the pack
Logistics Management
AUGUST 12, 2019
As logistics, transportation, and the end-to-end supply chain gain prominence in the C-suite, large ERP vendors continue to enhance their supply chain management offerings to serve both new and existing customers.
Deadline nears for comments on young trucker pilot program, automated driving systems
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 12, 2019
Meanwhile, as trucking industry awaits HOS announcement, FMCSA finalizes rule governing the lease and interchange of commercial buses
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
Freight forwarder consolidation continues
Logistics Management
AUGUST 12, 2019
Are rumors of yet more consolidation in the Freight Forwarding sector finally dying down? Not by a longshot, says Nick Bailey, head of research for the London-based consultancy Transport Intelligence.
Best practices for your fleet’s telematics policy
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 12, 2019
Everyone in the organization has a role and responsibilities when it comes to telematics.
Colorado City Readies for New Biogas Treatment and RNG Fueling Project
NGT News
AUGUST 12, 2019
A new renewable natural gas (RNG) project is moving forward in the City of Longmont, Colo. In late July, contractor CGRS Inc. brought in Maverick Steel Inc. to begin erecting the steel on a site at the northwest corner of the city’s wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). The steel provides the frame for an approximately 23,000-square-foot […].
DAT reports gains in spot TL rates and volumes, from June to July, while tariff concerns linger
Logistics Management
AUGUST 12, 2019
July spot truckload freight volumes and rates saw gains from June to July, according to the most recent edition of the DAT Truckload Freight Volume Index, by Portland, Oregon-based freight marketplace platform and information provider DAT
Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Executive Insights: Conversation with Tracy Rosser
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 12, 2019
Before Tracy Rosser held his current position of EVP of Operations at Transplace (a Talking Logistics sponsor), he was senior vice president of transportation and supply chain at Walmart, where for more than two decades he had a frontline view of the retail industry and all of the changes that continue to transform that industry. Read more Executive Insights: Conversation with Tracy Rosser.
Omaha’s Metro Orders 10 Compressed Natural Gas Buses
NGT News
AUGUST 12, 2019
The Transit Authority for the City of Omaha (Metro) in Nebraska has ordered 10 compressed natural gas (CNG) Xcelsior buses from New Flyer of America Inc., a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. The order of the 60-foot, heavy-duty transit buses follows a 2018 purchase of 19 New Flyer buses. Metro delivers public transit service within […]. The post Omaha’s Metro Orders 10 Compressed Natural Gas Buses appeared first on NGT News.
2019 Ocean Cargo Roundtable: Past is prologue
Logistics Management
AUGUST 12, 2019
The ocean cargo industry has been characterized of late as being plagued by cultural dysfunction, keeping it mired in a sea of debt and service constraints. Our maritime experts reflect on how systemic change may lead to recovery.
Top Carrier Sales Rep. Challenges in 2019
Parade
AUGUST 12, 2019
Between June 2018 and June 2019, the spot market prices for loads have dropped by almost -19%. Simultaneously, the spot market capacity has increased by 29.9%. These two market trends have created incredible stress and challenges for Carrier Sales Reps (CSRs) in 2019. Having interviewed multiple CSRs and CSR managers to understand their problems, I have identified a consistent trend across the industry.
How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces
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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.
Supply Chain Automation: Key Stages in Supply Chains That Can Benefit
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 12, 2019
Even though robotics and AI will never be able to fill in for human logic and expertise, there is a case to be made for supply chain automation thru automated systems. Whether you work as a transportation management solutions expert, a professional driver or a supply chain specialist, automation can make your life easier in.read More. The post Supply Chain Automation: Key Stages in Supply Chains That Can Benefit appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.
Top Carrier Sales Rep. Challenges in 2019
Parade
AUGUST 12, 2019
Between June 2018 and June 2019, the spot market prices for loads have dropped by almost -19%. Simultaneously, the spot market capacity has increased by 29.9%. These two market trends have created incredible stress and challenges for Carrier Sales Reps (CSRs) in 2019. Having interviewed multiple CSRs and CSR managers to understand their problems, I have identified a consistent trend across the industry.
36th Annual Quest for Quality Awards: Winners in the spotlight
Logistics Management
AUGUST 12, 2019
Which carriers, third-party logistics (3PL) providers and U.S. ports have reached the pinnacle of service-excellence during these challenging times? Our readers have cast their votes and now it’s time to introduce this year’s winners of the coveted Quest for Quality Awards.
Top Carrier Sales Rep. Challenges in 2019
Parade
AUGUST 12, 2019
Between June 2018 and June 2019, the spot market prices for loads have dropped by almost -19%. Simultaneously, the spot market capacity has increased by 29.9%. These two market trends have created incredible stress and challenges for Carrier Sales Reps (CSRs) in 2019. Having interviewed multiple CSRs and CSR managers to understand their problems, I have identified a consistent trend across the industry.
GEP Outlook Report 2024
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Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.
Acadia National Park Adds 21 Propane Autogas Buses
NGT News
AUGUST 12, 2019
Acadia National Park’s Island Explorer bus system is celebrating its 20th anniversary this summer with the integration of 21 new propane autogas buses into its fleet. The Maine park’s Island Explorer is a fare-free transportation system linking hotels, campgrounds and inns with destinations in the park and area villages. Since 1999, the bus system has […].
Preparation, Planning, Training: How WorkWave Uses the Cloud to its Fullest Potential to Build Resilient Systems
WorkWave
AUGUST 12, 2019
Time To Read: 5 minutes. Have you ever asked yourself how WorkWave hosts the applications and services that you rely on to run your business? The WorkWave Cloud Operations team would like to share some insight into how we architect our SaaS products to host nearly 100TB of customer data across a large multi-region cloud footprint. As a customer, we know, and value, that you place a lot of trust in WorkWave to keep your data secure.
USPS sees declines in fiscal second quarter revenue and volume
Logistics Management
AUGUST 12, 2019
Revenue, at $17.1 billion, while down $16 million, was essentially flat, according to USPS officials, and the organization had a net loss of almost $2.3 billion, which was up $767 million annually. USPS said that this tops net loss of nearly $1.5 billion a year ago, with controllable loss for the quarter almost $1.1 billion, compared to a controllable loss of $889 million for the same quarter last year.
Download: 2019 Salary Survey eBook
Material Handling and Logistics
AUGUST 12, 2019
Get this eBook to find out how much you think you're worth, and if your company agrees with you on how valuable you are.
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
Air Cargo Quarterly Transportation Market Update Q2 2019: Volumes “Stagnant” for now
Logistics Management
AUGUST 12, 2019
Ongoing trade tensions, pricing volatility and slack demand have kept the air cargo market on hold for most of this year. However, industry analysts say that a new set of factors could reverse the trend by peak season.
From Iceland to America: Drone Delivery Inches Closer to Reality
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 12, 2019
Iceland continues to act as a proving ground for the use of drones in package-delivery services.
California court battles over independent contractor ‘ABC test’: One case stayed while another proceeds
Overdrive Online
AUGUST 12, 2019
The California Trucking Association's case against use of the problematic "ABC test" in determining appropriate independent contractor classification, has been stayed as of last week, pending the outcome of a similar case already at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. .
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