Thu.May 24, 2018

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Kion North America completes solar array at South Carolina HQ

DC Velocity

Sustainable energy system will meet 80 percent of forklift manufacturing facility's electricity needs, Kion says.

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Finding a spot for truck parking can be a battle all its own

Fleet Owner

In the crowded Northeast, where land is at a premium, truck parking can be as scarce as the opportunities to add it along the freight corridors of New England.

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Change or pay up: UPS aims to modify shipper behavior through new measures

DC Velocity

Company to impose new audit fee, raise surcharge levels on oversized shipments.

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Autonomous Boats Could Ferry Cargo in Busy Cities

Material Handling and Logistics

"Imagine shifting some of the infrastructure services that usually take place during the day on the road — deliveries, garbage management, waste management — to the middle of the night, on the water, using a fleet of autonomous boats,” says CSAIL Director Daniela Rus,

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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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Apprenticeship program aims to attract truck drivers

Fleet Owner

The Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA) received approval to be listed as a National Standard Registered Apprenticeship Program for professional truck drivers.

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UPS launches inventory tracking tool for medical device manufacturers

DC Velocity

Cloud-based platform based on collaboration with WebOps and Baxter Planning, UPS says.

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'19 F-150 Raptor can tell when truck is mid-air, manage throttle off-road

Fleet Owner

Ford is upgrading its F-150 Raptor for 2019 with new continuously-adjusting suspension technology and a sort of low-speed "cruise control" that manages difficult off-road terrain while the driver only has to steer.

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Louis Vuitton Hackathon: 48 Hours to Unlock Operational Excellence

Bringg

Earlier this month, Louis Vuitton invited Bringg to participate in a 2-day hackathon hosted at their Europa warehouse. As the world’s biggest luxury retail brand, their customers expect the best service with no compromise. The challenge at hand was to improve and develop the Louis Vuitton delivery standard, providing customers with groundbreaking and exceptional services – extending the brand’s world-class luxury customer experience.

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New partnership delivers tracking solutions for fleets

Fleet Owner

Honeywell and AT&T are partnering to offer fleets methods to improve reliability, productivity and evaluate performance, the companies recently announced.

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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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The Case for Mobile Printing in the Warehouse

Logistics Management

Learn how to take advantage of mobile printers in the warehouse environment and how to choose the correct mobile printer. Download the complimentary white paper.

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Navigating the Ever-Changing Global Trade Landscape

Talking Logistics

You can’t go a day without seeing global trade in the news, whether it’s new tariffs, trade agreements, NAFTA, BREXIT, or similar items. It’s one thing to read about these hot topics, however, it’s quite another to navigate the consequences for supply chain and logistics professionals. What is the potential impact on your supply chain? What actions should you take in response?

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2018 Supply Chain Top 25 Rankings released by Gartner

Logistics Management

Gartner, Inc.’s annual Supply Chain Executive Conference held last week in Phoenix, AZ provided the platform for the release of its Supply Chain Top 25, which identifies industry “best practices.

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Old Dominion to add or relocate five service centers by end of June

DC Velocity

Expansion brings network to 230 centers.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

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.

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[Video] Talent Management in Logistics: Why It’s More Important than Ever

Talking Logistics

Angie Freeman, Chief Human Resources Officer at C.H. Robinson , discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Why is talent management so important in logistics today? What trends are impacting the way companies approach talent management today? Are the skills and capabilities hiring managers look for today in candidates different than they were in the past?

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Supply Chain Takeaways from QuantumShift – Empowering Future Leaders to Scale Upwards

Morai Logistics

President of Morai Logistics graduates from QuantumShift™, leveraging insight into effective leadership strategies that will transform supply chains. On Friday, May 11th, 2018, President of Morai Logistics, Kelli Saunders, exited the doors of Ivey’s Spencer Leadership Centre in London, Ontario. Alongside 39 of Canada’s top entrepreneurs, Saunders graduated from QuantumShift™ , a five-day development program designed to propel industry leaders to grow their businesses.

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Straightening Out the Labor Law Inclusion of Light-Duty Truck Drivers

Material Handling and Logistics

Appeals court says Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is the applicable standard.

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Port of Oakland introduces cutting-edge online gateway technology to its cargo operations

Logistics Management

Authorities at the Port of Oakland heralded the coming of “a one-stop, online gateway” this morning, ushering in what they believe to be the first-ever digitized operational platform. Port of Oakland,the oakland portal launches.

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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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Produce shipments keep pressure on spot truckload rates

Fleet Owner

The number of spot market loads on the DAT network of load boards fell 1.2% and truck posts were down 3.2% during the week ending May 19.

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Diesel Pneumatic Tire Lift Trucks

Material Handling and Logistics

Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has introduced a new series of Tier 4 Final 22,000–36,000 lb. capacity diesel pneumatic tire lift trucks.

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It's a tough year for shipping, latest Shippers Conditions Index shows

Fleet Owner

Shippers may see some relief after the second quarter and conditions may improve further during Q4, according to FTR analysts.

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7 Ways to Boost Warehouse Productivity – Right Now

Kane is Able

Warehouse productivity. Every warehousing operation on earth would like to be more productive, but too few actually invest the time to stop, retool and make it happen. Fortunately, there are relatively small things that just about every operation can perform in the here and now to boost productivity without major investments of time or money.

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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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Wanted: Congressional leadership on a long-term infrastructure bill

Logistics Management

A report published this week in The Hill indicated that Rep. Bud Shuster (R-PA), the outgoing House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman, is working on a national infrastructure bill. This leads to one basic question, given the relatively historical glacial pace of national infrastructure plans, bills, or otherwise: does it really matter?

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Parcel Shipping and Handling Costs: How Much Should I Charge My Customer?

GlobalTranz

Parcel shipping and handling costs have a much bigger impact on sales than shippers realize. According to David K. Williams of Forbes magazine , up to 63 percent of customers abandon online shopping carts when they see higher-than-expected shipping charges. This emphasizes the importance of setting the right parcel shipping and handling costs. Fortunately, shippers can achieve this feat with these best practices in setting parcel rates.

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Advantages of the Port of Oakland for Import Freight

West Coast and California Logistics

Just as Hollywood blockbuster films get more notoriety than independent films, the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach tend to get all the attention when it comes to the movement of inbound container freight to the West Coast. After all, these ports are the busiest in the U.S. and have set new volume records yet again in 2017. As with a well-crafted indie film, however, the Port of Oakland should not be overlooked.

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What’s Led to Tight Freight Capacity in 2018?

CH Robinson Logistics

It’s no secret that freight capacity is tight in 2018. As you navigate this challenging market, however, you may be wondering what factors led us to where we are today. A major shortage of drivers, a new mandate, high loads and even Mother Nature have all contributed in their own ways. Here’s how these factors have impacted the shipping market, truck drivers and your business, and what you can expect to see throughout the rest of the year.

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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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Louis Vuitton Hackathon: 48 Hours to Unlock Operational Excellence

Bringg

Earlier this month, Louis Vuitton invited Bringg to participate in a 2-day hackathon hosted at their Europa warehouse. As the world’s biggest luxury retail brand, their customers expect the best service with no compromise. The challenge at hand was to improve and develop the Louis Vuitton delivery standard, providing customers with groundbreaking and exceptional services – extending the brand’s world-class luxury customer experience.

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What’s Led to Tight Freight Capacity in 2018?

CH Robinson Logistics

It’s no secret that freight capacity is tight in 2018. As you navigate this challenging market, however, you may be wondering what factors led us to where we are today. A major shortage of drivers, a new mandate, high loads and even Mother Nature have all contributed in their own ways. Here’s how these factors have impacted the shipping market, truck drivers and your business, and what you can expect to see throughout the rest of the year.

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How an Apparel 3PL Can Increase Customer Satisfaction

Apparel Logistics

Most people who buy apparel rarely think about the process involved in getting the clothing from a manufacturer to a retailer. Fortunately, third-party logistics (3PL) companies specialize in doing everything possible to make the various stages of transit go as smoothly. Therefore, 3PL companies play a direct role in keeping customers happy. Considering that satisfied customers impact a company's success, it's crucial to consider outsourcing at least some of the logistics duties to a 3PL provide

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