Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Karen Sage, Chief Marketing Officer at MercuryGate, addresses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Why is converting data into actionable intelligence so important today? What are the main challenges shippers and logistics service providers face in this area? How have BI/analytics capabilities in TMS evolved over the years?
Morai Logistics
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
With technology driving industries into the Cloud, implementing and utilizing Software-as-a-Service, or SAAS, systems could help supply chains improve the customer experience. The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to connect and enable our world to create efficient and easier modes of communication, operations and production. Technological advancements have shown improvements for many industries.
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Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Our industry has gone through some significant changes in the last 10 years and we’re likely to go through even more thanks to factors like omni-channel, autonomous trucks and increasingly complex routing. The good news is that a transportation management system (TMS) can give you one of the strongest return on investments (ROIs) of any supply chain management software – if you can find the right one for your organization.
GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
The end of 2017 shaping up to present one of the strictest capacity crunch for 2018, explains Chris Brady of Logistics Viewpoints. The ongoing recovery efforts after this year’s major hurricanes, the upcoming electronic logging devices (ELD) mandate implementation date, and continuing tightening of labor markets, including truck drivers, pushing the boundaries of today’s trucking capacity.
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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?
Kane is Able
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Ask a mid-sized company what their transportation challenges are these days and you might receive a response like “How much time do you have?” From rising costs to changing retailer demands, there is certainly no shortage of issues to go around. To make sense of it all, KANE recently completed a study of 108 companies and found that LTL transportation is not just one of many headaches, it is a top concern.
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LandLink
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
The ELD (Electronic Logging Device) mandate is roughly 30 days away. The effective date, which has been pushed back several times, is now December 18. The electronic logging device (ELD) rule – congressionally mandated as a part of MAP-21 – is intended to help create a safer work environment for drivers, and make it easier and faster to accurately track, manage, and share records of duty status (RODS) data.
Apparel Logistics
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma are just two of the mega storms that wreaked havoc for many apparel retailers and consumers this year. Consumers get hit hard because they can't buy the things they need on regular schedules and retailers suffer because bad weather creates delays in their logistics processes. Fortunately, third-party logistics (3PL) providers can fill the void by meeting customer expectations and easing one of the major stresses their clients face.
West Coast and California Logistics
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
There is currently no solid national solution for long-haul, temperature-controlled LTL shipments between 55 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Consequently, candy manufacturers and other shippers with this temperature requirement use a multi-stop truckload solution to move goods to retailers in different regions. This strategy poses increasing problems as TL capacity tightens and as retailers levy tougher penalties for shipments that don’t hit requested arrival dates (RADs).
Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
This video showcases small fleet owner Anthony Fox of Rome, Ga., proud owner and caretaker of a piece of history that is one of the original 1970 Macks/60s trailer from the classic “Convoy” trucking film of the 1970s, released today 43 years ago.
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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.
Penske Move Ahead
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Growing up in Arkansas, a 10-year-old Louis Patton III would be mesmerized as he watched professional truck drivers navigate tractor-trailers on the open road. “I would watch them drive on the interstate. It was really exciting,” said Patton. “I always thought you had to be a special person to drive one.”. Years later as a Penske Logistics driver, it was Patton’s turn to be celebrated as he and 25 of the company’s elite professional truck drivers were honored at the company’s h
Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
This video showcases small fleet owner Anthony Fox of Rome, Ga., proud owner and caretaker of a piece of history that is one of the original 1970 Macks/60s trailer from the classic “Convoy” trucking film of the 1970s, released today 43 years ago.
Odyssey Logistics
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
With the fourth quarter in full swing, it’s a great time to kick off planning for 2018 and, as part of that effort, find new ways to eke the most out your logistics budget. Whether that means locking in freight rates, doing lane analysis, or evaluating technologies and tools that will help your firm’s transportation. Continue Reading. The post 5 Logistics Budgeting Tips for 2018 appeared first on Odyssey Logistics & Technology.
3PL Insights
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Emails, messages and phone calls are coming at you left and right, from customers and truck drivers. You need to make sudden changes to routes based on construction or bad weather. And your driver might not make it in time. In those moments, it’s easy to get stressed out. A dispatcher monitors where trucks are located, checks on how the runs are going, deals with customers, finds the next load assignments for the current truck, and much more.
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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