Fleet Owner
JUNE 11, 2018
Experts suggest that both punishment and education are needed to reduce dangers of distracted driving – but in succession: First, strong punishment to change the behavior followed by education to sustain it.
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 11, 2018
Toyota’s Brett Wood explains how a culture of safety and open, honest communication drives continuous improvement throughout the company.
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Fleet Owner
JUNE 11, 2018
Grease is one of the least expensive investments you can make to protect your equipment. A $3 tube of grease every 12,000 miles is a small investment to protect your equipment.
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 11, 2018
National Forklift Safety Day 2018 raises awareness of warehousing best practices.
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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.
DC Velocity
JUNE 11, 2018
Dedicated grows much higher than historical average as shippers seek capacity assurance.
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DC Velocity
JUNE 11, 2018
Acquisition strengthens RoadOne's drayage capabilities in Southeast, company says.
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 11, 2018
Violations include working more than 100 hours of monthly overtime, when Chinese laws only allows 36, and living in dormitories that lack adequate fire-safety precautions. A watchdog group is calling on Amazon.com Inc. to improve conditions for factory workers in China who make Echo speakers and Kindle e-readers, renewing criticisms that CEO Jeff Bezos became the world’s wealthiest man on the backs of low-paid laborers.
DC Velocity
JUNE 11, 2018
State first to just toll trucks; ATA calls act unconstitutional.
AIMMS
JUNE 11, 2018
Want to avoid summer stagnation? To help you stay informed during the summer months and close the year with impact, we prepared a list of our most popular content for your reading and viewing pleasure. The list includes trending blog posts, our latest webinar and a brand-new Buyer’s Guide for S&OP. Read on to get all the goodies. . Best of our blog .
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
GlobalTranz
JUNE 11, 2018
General rate increases (GRI) are expected each year in less-than-truckload shipping, but the GRIs for 2018 may easily soar past expectations. Meanwhile, full truckload are also rising, but full truckload rates may be less expensive than continuing to use LTL shipping options. An unplanned shipment, poor shipment attractiveness, and other factors may adversely affect full truckload rates per shipper.
AIMMS
JUNE 11, 2018
Want to avoid summer stagnation? To help you stay informed during the summer months and close the year with impact, we prepared a list of our most popular content on supply chain analytics for your reading and viewing pleasure. The list includes trending blog posts, our latest webinar and a brand-new Buyer’s Guide for S&OP. Read on to get all the goodies.
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 11, 2018
The traditional assembly line moves products from station to station on conveyor lines or overhead cranes.Automatic Guided Vehicles are being used to create a fully flexible factory line. AGVs can be used as a "flexible fabrication platform.". The post Moving to the Fully Flexible Assembly Line appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Fleet Owner
JUNE 11, 2018
Stoneridge announced that for a limited time new customers can trade-in their current electronic logging device (ELD) and save 50% on the Stoneridge EZ-ELD when they purchase a three-month software subscription.
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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.
Logistics Management
JUNE 11, 2018
The “U.S. Port Report,” recently released by Descartes Datamyne reveals that U.S. ports are finding new ways to capture specific commodities while remaining competitive in a broader global trade context.
Fleet Owner
JUNE 11, 2018
Demand for spot market truckload shipments reached new heights in May, according to the DAT North American Freight Index.
Logistics Management
JUNE 11, 2018
The company explained that demand for spot market truckload shipments in May hit its highest levels ever for various reasons, including seasonal shipments, and increasing fuel prices, as well as dry van and refrigerated, or reefer, rates in May at their highest levels going back to January and flatbed rates also hitting a new high.
AIMMS
JUNE 11, 2018
Want to avoid summer stagnation? To help you stay informed during the summer months and close the year with impact, we prepared a list of our most popular content for your reading and viewing pleasure. The list includes trending blog posts, our latest webinar and a brand-new Buyer’s Guide for S&OP. Read on to get all the goodies. Best of our blog.
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 Management
JUNE 11, 2018
Late last week, nearly thirty transportation grants were awarded by the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) through its Nationally Significant Freight and Highway Projects program, which was established in the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act of 2015. The Nationally Significant Freight and Highway Projects program is now called the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) program, with the program’s chief objective to make needed investments is critical frei
Fleet Owner
JUNE 11, 2018
It’s always great to have someone else verify your findings.
Logistics Manager
JUNE 11, 2018
APL recently announced further expansion and enhancement to their exclusive Eagle Express X (EXX) service. The company now provides a more expeditious last mile delivery of import cargo with same-day cargo availability at the Global Gateway South (GGS) Terminal in Los Angeles. With this further expansion, APL has created an optimal solution for a more efficient pickup and transportation of EXX shipments, to achieve this APL will deploy a fully-wheeled operation at CGS, supported by truck in-gate
Mazars Ledger
JUNE 11, 2018
It’s a great day for any entrepreneur when his or her company is finally ready to take an investment from… The post Make a Deal with the Right VC appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Airfreight Logistics
JUNE 11, 2018
Zurich-based Swiss WorldCargo recently received QEP accreditation for their 36 th Station from Envirotainer , the world leader in secure cold chain solutions for the pharmaceutical supply chain. All 36 stations now have some type of QEP Basic, Advanced and Expert level accreditation, with 31 of the 36 receiving the QEP Advanced accreditation. Swiss WorldCargo proudly boasts the highest number of stations with this distinction within the Air Cargo industry.
Mazars Ledger
JUNE 11, 2018
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Airfreight Logistics
JUNE 11, 2018
Worldwide Flight Services ( WFS ) is continuing to grow its client portfolio in Scandinavia after being awarded three new airline cargo handling contracts in Denmark and Sweden. In Copenhagen, WFS is now handling Ukraine International Airlines’ 10 Boeing 737 flights a week connecting the Danish capital with Kiev. WFS now provides cargo handling services to 25 online airlines in Copenhagen and ensures service for some 110,000 tonnes per annum.
Automotive Logistics
JUNE 11, 2018
Uzbek state-owned vehicle-maker, UzAvtosanoat, is looking to buy GM’s remaining 10% stake in the joint venture it has with the US carmaker – GM Uzbekistan. The buyout is expected to be complete by the end of the year and follows UzAvtosanoat increasing its original 75% stake in the joint venture to 85% – though exactly when this happened remains unclear.
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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.
247 Customs Broker
JUNE 11, 2018
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Automotive Logistics
JUNE 11, 2018
Škoda Auto is deploying a fully autonomous transport robot from this month to move parts around its component plant in Vrchlabí in the Czech Republic. Use of the robot is part of the carmaker’s digitalisation of production processes under its 2025 Strategy, which embraces industry 4.0 technology. According to the VW-owned carmaker, the robot, which has been supplied by Japanese electronics company Omron, does not require lane guidance and can learn to move between stations by being taken through
247 Customs Broker
JUNE 11, 2018
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