Tue.May 08, 2018

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Transformative Technology is Here But a Bit Confusing

Material Handling and Logistics

"The appetite for new transformative technological approaches is hearty, yet confusion within the market continues to impact velocity,” said Stuart Carlaw Chief Research Officer ABI Research.

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Proponents position propane as the smart alternative fuel choice

Fleet Owner

LONG BEACH, CA. Surrounded by the latest in electrification and natural gas options at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, Thomas “Tucker” Perkins had a reminder for fleets seeking alternative fuels.

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The Most Common Supply Chain Fallacies

Logistics Viewpoints

This article describes the five most common fallacies surrounding supply chain management. Some of these are fallacies that have been around a long time and never seem to go away. Others are more recent in origin. The post The Most Common Supply Chain Fallacies appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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JDA says Luminate platform adds visibility to supply chain planning through digital edge technologies

DC Velocity

Software as a service (SaaS) approach brings real-time decision making to all points in supply chain, firm says.

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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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Diesel tops $3 per gallon in nearly every U.S. region

Fleet Owner

While national gasoline average cost per gallon stayed in the $2.85 range this week, diesel continues to creep up with a national average of $3.17 per gallon, according to the Energy Information Administration.

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Why choose a full-service lease?

Fleet Owner

Full-service leasing, contract maintenance, and managed maintenance services are all viable options for fleets considering which activities make more sense to outsource vs. doing in-house.

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JDA CEO says firm will reach $10 billion in revenue by 2025

DC Velocity

Forecast 31-percent annual growth rate based on current annual revenue estimates of $1 billion.

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Penske says interest in alternative fuels growing as diesel prices move higher

Fleet Owner

LONG BEACH, CA. Dean Stapleton, senior manager of alternative fuels for Penske Truck Leasing, said his phone is ringing more often these days. With the U.S.

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Private equity firm teams with former OHL CEO to acquire 3PL companies

DC Velocity

Welsh, Carson partners with Curran to identify firms that might be for sale.

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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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How To Prepare Your Boat For International Shipping

Trans Global Auto Logistics

How To Prepare Your Boat For Overseas Shipping. As the captain of your yacht, houseboat or other type of vessel, you know it’s critical to chart your course correctly when you hit the open waters. The same principle applies when you arrange for your boat to be shipped internationally. Although you won’t be consulting maps and charts, you’ll still need to plot the right course to ensure that your boat is handled properly throughout the process.

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3 Tools to Minimize Waste: A Boon to Lean Manufacturing Strategies

GlobalTranz

Lean manufacturing is one of the leading waste minimization technologies inside a manufacturing industry. Most of the manufacturing industries have already incorporated lean manufacturing strategies to undermine the non-additive materials from their products. It is a systematic approach to identifying the waste or non-value added materials and removing them to give out the best quality material to the customer.

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Tropos expands network, adds medical response model to its eCUVs

Fleet Owner

California-based electric commercial utility vehicle maker Tropos Motors said it has signed additional dealers to expand the sales and service network for its ABLE electric compact utility vehicles, or eCUVs.

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Important Factors to Consider When Choosing a Warehouse

Talking Logistics

The right warehouse for your company is similar to a tailored suit: it should make your company look in control and professional, it should fit perfectly, and it should be comfortable and easy to “wear.” So what do you do if your current warehouse is ill-fitting? For most businesses, the answer is either expanding or changing their warehouse altogether.

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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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Post-ELD implementation: Bringing technology to the rest of your fleet operation

Fleet Owner

Sometimes the first step is the hardest. But now most fleets have integrated to using electronic logs. Many carriers have found that the transition was not nearly as bad, in reality, as the preconceived notion made them fear.

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Freight Forwarding: Keeping shippers top of mind

Logistics Management

In the current rush to digitize for operational efficiency, forwarders must not lose sight of immediate shipper needs. The transition must be smooth, valuable and completely transparent—but is that happening?

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Preparing for an Electronic HOS Audit Summary

Fleet Owner

While the basic structure of carrier audits is not changing due to the electronic logging mandate becoming a reality, some of the specific processes used during audits are changing.

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Become a better shipper partner to your carriers to stay in front of the capacity crunch

Transporeon

The transportation capacity and truck driver shortage issues are affecting the bottom line of many businesses. Most recently, SupplyChainBrain reported that General Mills Inc. cut its forecasts after shipping costs and other expenses squeezed profit margins to their thinnest point in years. Other businesses are citing higher shipping costs, driver shortages and decreased capacity as hitting their profitability as well, forcing them to increase prices to recover margins.

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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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Roadside inspections with electronic logging devices: What you need to know

Fleet Owner

The better prepared your team for roadside inspections, the less stressful these will be. Written by Senior J. J. Keller Editor Mark Schedler, the whitepaper covers: • Who is required to use ELDs and who is exempt?

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A stark difference in opinion over truck size and weight remains intact between trucking and rail

Logistics Management

On one hand, there are carriers, shippers, and other industry stakeholders asking Congress to change the national twin trailer standard from 28 feet to 33 feet, saying that such a move would have myriad benefits along the lines of improving productivity and increased vehicle safety, among other benefits. And on the other hand, is the railroad sector, specifically in the form of the Association of American Railroads (AAR), whom has squelched past attempts by the trucking sector to push through le

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BlueGrace Logistics At SAPPHIRENOW 2018

Blue Grace Logistics

As a leader in your company, are you getting the supply chain business intelligence and data you need? If not there is a way to get that much needed data and even cut costs in the process with a 3PL (Third Party Logistics) integration with SAP. BlueGrace Logistics has exhibited at SAP SAPPHIRE for the last 3 years and spoken with executives from all types of industries.

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Diesel average is up for seventh straight week, reports EIA

Logistics Management

With a 1.4-cent increase, the diesel average came in at $3.171, ahead of last week’s $3.157 average. What’s more, during this seven-week stretch of increases, the average has been above the $3 per gallon mark. And during that span the average has risen a cumulative 16.1 cents.

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

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.

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Durch Amazon haben sich die Spielregeln verändert, wer nicht mitzieht bleibt zurück

Bringg

[WEBINAR] 'Durch Amazon haben sich die Spielregeln verändert, wer nicht mitzieht bleibt zurück'. 29 Mai 2018 – 11:00-12:00 (UTC+2). Die Lieferindustrie verändert sich so schnell, dass es schwierig ist am Ball zu bleiben. Es ist aber offensichtlich, dass die Unternehmen die sich nicht anpassen, auf der Strecke bleiben. Welche strategisch logistischen Veränderungen müssen Retailer, CPGs und Logistik Dienstleister vollziehen um bestehen zu bleiben?

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Del Taco to Cater to Late Night Crowd

Food Logistics

The restaurant chain found that 25 percent of its orders are placed after 8 p.m.

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Top 10 Must-Have eCommerce Site Features

3PL Insights

eCommerce refers to the transaction of goods across the internet; a trend that has increased exponentially over the past years. The implementation of effective eCommerce site features can make for a faster, easier, cheaper exchange, as compared to traditional methods of business. It’s crucial to understand the makeup behind an eCommerce store. Here at Evans, we’re capable of helping you to optimize your eCommerce store through the implementation of software like Shopify , Magento, and BigCommerc

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ISM 2018: Why procurement matters

Logistics Management

Procurement professionals have been upping their game in recent years. Those skills are going to come in handy in the years to come.

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Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability

How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.

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DB Schenker Builds Second Dubai Logistics Center

Airfreight Logistics

German Logistics Giant DB Schenker recently announced they will build their second logistics center in UAE city of Dubai. The new facility will be built next to the world’s largest airport, Al Maktoum International Airport. His Excellency Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman, Dubai Aviation City Corporation was in attendance for the auspicious groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of this new state-of-the-art logistics center.

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Mazars USA 2018 New Jersey Food & Beverage Executive Forum

Mazars Ledger

SEMINAR | Food & Beverage | Manufacturing & Distribution May 8, 2018 | West Orange, NJ Learn more about this event. Description The… The post Mazars USA 2018 New Jersey Food & Beverage Executive Forum appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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The Airbus A400, a plane built in Seville, Spain. Or is it?

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Well to make it short, the A400 is actually not built in Seville, Seville is just the place where the final assembly of the aircraft takes place. The “building” of the aircraft involves far more than just one country and has a pretty crazy supply chain which requires heavy transportation measures, an excellent timing, a good communication between all partners and a well-matched logistical operation.