Some practical (and not so practical) help for infrastructure issues
Fleet Owner
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Whether practical or futuristic, there are ways to deal with the problems in our nation’s infrastructure.
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Taming peak season: It's all about prevention
DC Velocity
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Despite everyone's best efforts, late parcel deliveries seem to be a fact of life during the holiday shipping season. But there are some steps shippers can take to boost the odds that their packages will arrive as planned.
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ELDs and trucking: A pain in the neck (and back and elsewhere)
Fleet Owner
DECEMBER 11, 2018
More drivers are experiencing prolonged sitting, lack of exercise, poor posture, road vibration and increased stress and tension made worse by new HOS and ELD rules and parking shortages.
Decathlon USA deploys mobile robot to retail store
DC Velocity
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Simbe Robotics' "Tally" bot conducts RFID inventory counts while dodging shoppers.
GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report
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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?
Volvo plans VNR Electric regional tractor by 2020
Fleet Owner
DECEMBER 11, 2018
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Volvo Trucks’ first North American all-electric truck will be a VNR regional-haul tractor, the company announced Tuesday.
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Ford's Ranger is most fuel-efficient gas-powered midsize pickup
Fleet Owner
DECEMBER 11, 2018
The new 2019 Ford Ranger has claimed the highest fuel efficiency ratings of gasoline-powered midsize pickups sold in the U.S.
ISM Semiannual report calls for continued manufacturing and non-manufacturing growth in 2019
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Optimism for the manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors, in 2019, is firmly intact, albeit not at the same level as 2018, according to the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) Semiannual Economic Forecast, which was released this week.
Fleet Owner magazine - December 2018
Fleet Owner
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Fleet Owner is the information source for trucking, written for middle and upper level managers at commercial truck fleets with five or more vehicles. Its journalists deliver business insights and analysis, breaking news, trends, best practices and research to owners and managers who operate trucks and trailers.
Ergonomics Support an Aging Workforce
UL EHS- Sustainability
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Look around you. There is a good chance that you and your colleagues are getting older. For the first time in history, four generations are in the workplace at the same time. According to the United Nations, by 2050, one in three people living in the developed world will be over 60. In Australia, one in four people is older than 55 and over the next decade this will increase to approximately one in three.
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.
The Journey to Global Supply Chain Visibility
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Julian Duerschmidt, VP Global Supply Chain Optimization at GEODIS , discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Why has achieving global end-to-end supply chain visibility been such a challenging goal to achieve. What are some of the big hurdles and blind spots? What’s the definition of “real-time” visibility and how is it being enabled today, especially when so many supply chain processes still leverage EDI, which is anything but real-time?
Digital Nerve Center
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 11, 2018
JDA Software Inc. has introduced JDA Luminate Control Tower, a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution that serves as an end-to-end crisis control center allowing companies to see, interpret and act on real-time information from the entire supply chain and extended third-party digital ecosystem.
Rainier pilot plant operational in Yakima, WA
Fleet Owner
DECEMBER 11, 2018
The company has also added a 36,000lb GVW Class “Baby” 8 COE truck model to their lineup called the RT 3600.
UPS highlights various drivers for strong holiday season delivery performance efforts
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Atlanta-based transportation and logistics bellwether UPS said this week that its on-time delivery performance for this year’s holiday season is seeing very strong results, due, in large part to what it called an unprecedented capacity expansion, as well as various new technology upgrades.
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
[PODCAST] Shippers Who Excel at Recruiting Talent Improve Innovation, Culture, & Service
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Hello and welcome back to another episode of “The Freight Project Podcast!” On today’s The Freight Project Podcast episode Cerasis welcomes Teresa Obinger, the Cerasis Human Resources Manager. Teresa spends a bulk of her time recruiting the top talent in the transportation technology & solutions world, and as you’ll hear, a whole lot more.
YRC reports tonnage declines and revenue gains in 3Q update
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 11, 2018
YRC Freight, the company’s largest operating unit, saw tonnage per day in October fall around 7.1% annually, with November tonnage per day down around 1.4% annually.
Developing an LTL and E-Commerce Focused Shipping Strategy
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Omnichannel is “in.” Siloed channels are out. Customers expect to get whatever they want, whenever they want, at the prices they want and the ability to change their minds up to the delivery time. It sounds like a shipping nightmare, and in some respects, it is. Shippers cannot hope to fulfill every possible demand at all times, but they can help ensure positive experiences.
Transporeon Group Honored with SDCE Green Supply Chain Award 2018
Transporeon
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Efficiency-building logistics solutions help shippers better plan and combine loads to reduce fuel consumption, and reduce on-site waiting and load/unload times to decrease carbon emissions Philadelphia, PA — December 11, 2018 — Transporeon Group , a global provider of a cloud-based supply chain execution platform, is a recipient of the Supply & Demand Chain Executive Green Supply Chain Award for 2018, an annual award that recognizes companies making green processes or sustainability a core
GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024
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Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.
Section 301 Tariffs: Do You Have an Alternative Plan?
Mazars Ledger
DECEMBER 11, 2018
In 2018, United States responded to China’s unfair trade practices related to theft of American intellectual property and forced transfer […]. The post Section 301 Tariffs: Do You Have an Alternative Plan? appeared first on The Ledger.
BMW ups the pace on industry 4.0 technology
Automotive Logistics
DECEMBER 11, 2018
BMW Group is to expand its use of industry 4.0 innovations in the fields of digitalisation and production logistics, it has revealed. In 2015, BMW Group joined forces with the Fraunhofer Institute IML to develop the first self-driving Smart Transport Robots (STR). Three years later, the carmaker is increasingly relying on innovations from industry 4.0 in its production logistics, including robots, autonomous transport systems and digitalisation projects, those attending its innovation showcase l
Dare to Compare: Mazars USA’s Consumer Products Annual Benchmarking Study
Mazars Ledger
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Benchmarking is the process of studying industry or competitive practices, functions and products and finding ways to meet or improve… The post Dare to Compare: Mazars USA’s Consumer Products Annual Benchmarking Study appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.
National diesel average falls for eighth consecutive week, reports EIA
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Falling 4.6 cents, the national average now stands at $3.161 per gallon.
How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience
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,
Leveraging R&D Credits as a Food & Beverage Company
Mazars Ledger
DECEMBER 11, 2018
One of the common misconceptions surrounding the R&D tax credit is that participants must wear lab coats and use test… The post Leveraging R&D Credits as a Food & Beverage Company appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.
Do you believe in miracles?
Commercial Carrier Journal
DECEMBER 11, 2018
With contestants from 32 countries, Isuzu’s I-1 Grand Prix World Technician Competition is the medium-duty mechanic Olympics.
NAFTA 2.0: What Does the USMCA Agreement Mean for U.S. Manufacturing?
Mazars Ledger
DECEMBER 11, 2018
On November 30, 2018, the Presidents of the U.S. and Mexico, along with the Prime Minister of Canada, signed the… The post NAFTA 2.0: What Does the USMCA Agreement Mean for U.S. Manufacturing? appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.
Sauber F1 Team Extends Interroll Partnership
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 11, 2018
The Alfa Romeo Sauber Formula 1 (F1) Team is to extend its promotional partnership with Swiss roller conveyor expert Interroll. The successful collaboration between the two companies began in 2012 with the goal of optimizing the team’s logistical processes, a critical factor in operating successfully at the pinnacle of motorsport. “We are happy to be extending our longstanding partnership with Interroll,” said Frédéric Vasseur, Team Principal Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team and CEO Sauber Motorsport A
Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory
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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.
Section 301 Tariffs: Do You Have an Alternative Plan?
Mazars Ledger
DECEMBER 11, 2018
In 2018, United States responded to China’s unfair trade practices related to theft of American intellectual property and forced transfer… The post Section 301 Tariffs: Do You Have an Alternative Plan? appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.
Fleet Customers Set to Benefit From New VisionTrack Mobile App
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Telematics and CCTV provider VisionTrack has launched a new version of its mobile app which it says will significantly improve the user experience for fleet customers. The mobile app replicates all the functionality and usability of the company’s IoT platform, so it is now possible to effectively monitor a vehicle operation from a smartphone and respond instantly by accessing video footage of any incident.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Changes Made to Existing Provisions
Mazars Ledger
DECEMBER 11, 2018
With the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in December of 2017, there were many changes to existing… The post The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Changes Made to Existing Provisions appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.
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