Wed.Oct 30, 2019

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Critical Considerations When Selecting a Transportation Management System

Talking Logistics

Even though transportation management systems (TMS) have been around for decades, there are still many companies that haven’t implemented one and are just starting to evaluate the different solutions and providers in the marketplace. What are some important considerations companies should take into account? How should they factor in pricing and deployment options?

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The ‘Uber for Trucking’ tries to navigate some uber-scale problems

Fleet Owner

Spot demand, which excludes long-term freight contracts, plummeted 27% through Oct. 25, and most drivers aren’t expecting business to improve over the next six months, according to market research.

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Calculating Total Cost of Ownership in the Age of Big Tariffs

Supply Chain Brain

Companies managing global supply chains need to go well beyond what they pay their suppliers to calculate the true cost of ownership.

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Extend the Benefits of Your Transportation Management System (TMS) with an ERP Integration

Kuebix

At their core, transportation management systems (TMS) help shippers perform logistics management functions like rating, booking and tracking. These functions help save companies money, improve efficiency and keep data stored in one place for strategic decision making. However, transportation management systems aren’t only limited to rating and booking.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

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?

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Integrated Digital Technology for an Agile Supply Chain

SIPMM Professional Publications

Digital technology continues to drive corporations to reshape its logistics and supply chain. These companies are motivated to embrace the digital revolution, investing millions of dollars in these technologies. Business Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity (VUCA) In today’s VUCA world, corporate leaders instead of focusing on competition, have to make a shift move adopting a new […].

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Value Creation Strategies for Aerospace Supply Chain

SIPMM Professional Publications

As the world becomes more integrated through globalization, it becomes increasingly difficult for aerospace companies to grow and expand through the use of traditional business running methods. This is especially so when aerospace companies today have become multinational and increasingly dependent on a global supply chain. The aerospace global supply chain is multilayered, complex and […].

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Cummins is ‘Building for the Future’ with New Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck

NGT News

Cummins Inc. has unveiled a new heavy-duty truck with fuel cell and battery electric power. The demonstration vehicle was introduced this week at the 2019 North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta. Cummins’ strategy is to provide its customers with a broad portfolio of power options: diesel, natural gas, hybrid, battery electric and hydrogen fuel […].

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The Cutting Edge of Fulfillment Automation

Logistics Viewpoints

Earlier today I came across a CNBC article about a “secret” logistics summit hosted by Alphabet, the parent company of Google. The reported objective was to “explore potential business models and investment opportunities in the e-commerce space with a focus in logistics and fulfillment.” The article and the meeting that it discusses gives me the impression that logistics is being viewed as a game changing competitive differentiator.

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Peterbilt gains as more fleets look to reduce average age of fleet

Fleet Owner

Truck maker offers new efficiency, safety features for current models and plans to announce pricing for electric trucks in second quarter of 2020.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

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.

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Uber Freight says it is trucking into Canada

Logistics Management

With a focus on facilitating seamless domestic and cross-border loads, Uber Freight, a subsidiary of the ubiquitous, ride-sharing service Uber, whose proprietary app matches trucking companies with loads to haul, announced today it is expanding into Canada.

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MCI Kicks off Trials of New Electric Bus Throughout California

NGT News

Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a U.S. subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., is offering a statewide tour of its first all-electric over-the-road coach in California. The MCI D45 CRTe LE CHARGE is designed for long-range express routes and improved accessibility. FlixBus, a city-to-city express service mobility provider, was the first to send the D45 CRTe LE […].

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Amazon-Whole Foods: Two Years After the Deal

Supply Chain Brain

It’s been two years since Amazon bought Whole Foods. At the time, analysts touted the deal as an Amazon initiative to dominate food retail. But is that what really happened?

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Secret Logistics Summit Held in Silicon Valley

Material Handling and Logistics

The Alphabet Advanced Logistics Summit, attended by UPS, FedEx, Walmart and others, discussed potential investments and strategies in the sector.

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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

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BYD, AMPLY Launch Preferred Partnership For EV Charging

NGT News

Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD (Build Your Dreams) has announced a preferred partnership with charging infrastructure provider AMPLY Power. AMPLY provides end-to-end services for fleet operators. The company, which provides the fleet with flat usage rates, also performs on-site operations and maintenance services and invests in technology upgrades as the needs of the fleet evolve. […].

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Load Stabilizing Stretch Wrapper

Material Handling and Logistics

Signode has introduced the H. BÖHL orbital stretch wrapper, which eliminates loose fill packaging material by providing load stability.

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Allison launches 3414 regional haul series transmission

Fleet Owner

Freightliner Trucks to be first manufacturer to offer new option tailored for mixed-use fleets.

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After Martinez’ exit, FMCSA could without an administrator for years

Commercial Carrier Journal

In the wake of Ray Martinez' abrupt departure as head of FMCSA, it now seems likely the agency could be left without a permanent administrator for years, should recent history act as a barometer.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

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.

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WeWork Or Not, Logistics Technology Can Work

Freightos

“WeWork’s abrupt decision last month to delay an initial public offering… raises questions about the sustainability of the business models of so-called disruptors in the logistics space…”. Journal of Commerce, 10.10.2019. WeWork’s valuation swing raised serious questions about how technology companies are financed. But comparing the two and writing off logistics disrupters is a major disservice to both tech companies as well as the companies that must compete in the current logistics envir

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Third quarter U.S. GDP leaves a bit to be desired

Logistics Management

Following a very average second quarter GDP number of 2%, the new number for the third quarter, which was issued by the United States Department of Commerce yesterday, is really more of the same, albeit down one basis point to 1.9%. While these numbers are not terrible, they are not what was expected a year ago at this time, when things were truly humming, or so it seemed, especially during the third quarter of 2018’s 4.6,% tally a number that many economists viewed as a “sugar high,” of sorts,

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Parcel Deliveries Clogging Up City Streets

LandLink

The boom in online stores is increasing the demand for parcel delivery services, particularly in the big cities. New York, Chicago and Los Angeles are experiencing serious traffic issues due to the amount of parcel delivery vans clogging the city streets. Add to this the number of ride share drivers in any metropolitan area daily and it is easy to see how things are getting congested.

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Running out of Warehouse Space? Need More Warehouse Capacity?

Logistics Bureau

Let’s ask our in-house consultant, John Monck , who specialises in warehouse design about how he managed to solve one warehouse capacity issue. His solutions are brilliant! Let’s hear it from him. You may also want to learn more on this topic: Warehouse Capacity – My Warehouse is Full. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel. Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne.

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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,

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6 Core Benefits of Outsourced Freight Accounting

GlobalTranz

As explained by Inbound Logistics, freight charges form up to 10% of a company’s total expenses. Unfortunately, carriers and logistics service providers make mistakes. Estimates on the rate of errors within invoices range from 1 to 5%. Operating an internal program means shippers are spending more money than necessary. Shippers could be spending up to.read More.

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Report: Battery Improvements Could ‘Spell Trouble’ for Natural Gas, ICE Vehicle Markets

NGT News

In a new report, the independent nonprofit Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) says that exploding investment in battery technologies is revolutionizing the sector much faster than expected. In turn, the report also highlights the growing threat of stranded assets in natural gas and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle markets. According to RMI’s “Breakthrough Battery Technologies” report, […].

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Maersk Join Forces to Develop LEO

Logistics Manager

Around 80% of the goods you use every day are delivered to you by sea, and yet shipping accounts for 2-3% of global CO 2 emissions, a proportion that is set to increase as global trade continues to grow at a sluggish but steady pace. As such, this industry has an urgent need to reduce its environmental impact. Maersk and Wallenius Wilhelmsen have teamed up with Copenhagen University and major customers including BMW Group, H&M Group, Levi Strauss & Co. and Marks & Spencer to form th

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Vertimass Receives DOE Funding to Optimize Renewable Jet Fuel

NGT News

Irvine, Calif.-based Vertimass LLC has received a cost-shared award of up to $1.4 million from the Bioenergy Technologies Office – part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy – to optimize jet fuel production. Notably, the cooperative agreement would aid the company in its mission to commercialize “green” catalyst […].

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GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024

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.

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How might we stimulate demand for life-saving vaccinations in Tanzania and beyond?

World Food Programme Logistics

For the first time this November, the WFP Tanzania Innovation Hub, the Global Innovation Accelerator and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) are partnering to bring 10 global teams from the BMGF’s Grand Challenge Exploration Program to Tanzania for a high-intensity Innovation Bootcamp at Seedspace, Dar-es-Salaam, the largest entrepreneurship hub in Tanzania.

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American Biogas Council Names 2019 Biogas Award Winners

NGT News

Eight biogas projects have received awards from the American Biogas Council (ABC) for their contributions to the U.S. biogas industry. The awards were announced at the Biogas Industry Awards and Dinner at the ABC’s annual conference: 2019 Project of the YearAgriculture, Dairy – Calumet Renewable Energy | Newton, Wis.ABC Members: DTE Biomass Energy, Roeslein Alternative […].

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North America’s Largest Food Industry Distributor Picks Logistyx TMS

Logistics Business Magazine

Dot Foods, the largest food industry redistributor in North America, has selected parcel shipping TMS specialist Logistyx Technologies to grow and expand its current parcel shipping capabilities. To better accommodate customer needs and accelerate parcel fulfillment and shipping operations as it ramps up its e-commerce capabilities, Dot Foods chose Logistyx TME to seamlessly integrate with its JDA warehouse management system (WMS).

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