Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Analytics, big data, data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, deep learning, heuristics, optimization – do you feel beaten down playing buzz word bingo on a constantly changing board? It can be hard to understand which new buzzwords bring business value and which are best left in the lab to mature. And yet this barrier hasn’t stopped many companies from adopting corporate initiatives around data science or artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML).

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MercuryGate

DECEMBER 3, 2019

The post Scalable Parcel Shipping Practices to Succeed appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 3, 2019

We often feel removed from global issues. They’re so big, it’s difficult to imagine our own ability to address them.

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NGT News

DECEMBER 3, 2019

dnata, a global air services provider, is now operating propane autogas vehicles at Los Angeles International Airport to support its in-flight catering operations. The company purchased eight Ford F-750 delivery trucks built with ROUSH CleanTech’s 6.8-liter V10 3V propane engine, which is certified to the optional near-zero nitrogen oxide (NOx) level of 0.02 g/bhp-hr. dnata’s […].

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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.

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 3, 2019

John Wilbur also says driver retention, not shortage, is where focus should be.

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Company developed engine oil to combat buildup of sulfate ash in the diesel particulate filter, especially for urban and short-haul applications.

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2019

While Cyber Monday remains the biggest online spending day of the year, shoppers increasingly favor buying online from the start of the holiday season, rather than waiting for the day’s specials as they may have a few years ago.

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 3, 2019

In its latest forecast, FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for September, at -2.94, was the lowest reading since May, reflecting a relatively weak environment for carriers.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 3, 2019

The week of November 17th was Fraud Awareness Week (www.fraudweek.com), and this makes it an appropriate time to highlight key issues around manufacturing governance and compliance. There was a time not long ago that the manufacturing staff who had the most concerns about governance and compliance were those working in finance. Not anymore. Whether you are on the factory floor or the […].

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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

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 3, 2019

The ultimate goal is a future where buying something online is as fast and affordable as a quick jaunt to the store — even during the holiday season rush.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Here’s how connected devices can grow insight and maximize efficiencies across the supply chain this holiday season.

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 3, 2019

EROAD has received the 2019 Global Road Achievement Award for Technology, Equipment and Manufacturing from the International Road Federation.

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Zebra Technologies has introduced the FulfillmentEdge WMS and two wearable devices—a head-mounted display and a ring scanner.

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Advertiser: GEP

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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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 3, 2019

We often feel removed from global issues. They’re so big, it’s difficult to imagine our own ability to address them.

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2019

The Institute for Supply Management's monthly report for November showed weakening in factory orders and production.

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Last August, Transfix, a New York-based logistics technology services provider that streamlines shipment data to better help shippers make informed decisions to optimize time and revenues named Lily Shen as its president. Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently conducted an interview with Shen to learn about various industry trends and topics.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Freight deconsolidation is the partner to freight consolidation. Both practices aim to lessen stress, cost, and risk to shipments by combining smaller shipments into larger ones, in the case of consolidation, or bigger shipments into smaller ones, in the case of freight deconsolidation. The process can continue throughout any mode of transportation, and failure in.read More.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Time To Read: 2 minutes. Holmdel, NJ – December 3, 2019 – WorkWave ® , a provider of cloud-based software solutions that support every stage of a service business’s life cycle, today announces that David F. Giannetto has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer of WorkWave. Giannetto has spent the past eight months serving as WorkWave’s Chief Operating Officer, where he has spearheaded key initiatives across product, marketing, engineering, sales, services, and support – includ

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NGT News

DECEMBER 3, 2019

ENGIE recently selected Plug Power Inc., a provider of hydrogen engines and fueling solutions, to supply a custom refueling system for the world’s largest hydrogen-powered mine haul truck, which is set to begin operation with global mining company Anglo American next year. To support the refueling project, Plug Power has been tasked with building a […].

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 3, 2019

How to minimize warehouse direct labour cost for picking? Try Product Slotting ! Here we are with one of the experts that we have at Logistics Bureau on product slotting – John Monck and in this video, John will explain to us what is product slotting , how it can greatly help warehouse operation, and how it can save operating costs up to 30%. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel.

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Women in Trucking

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Recently, J.B. Hunt’s GROW hosted the inaugural Trucks are for Girls event in Fayetteville, Ark. The event was powered by the Women In Trucking Association through their Girl Scout Transportation Patch program. Thirty Girl Scouts from the Northwest Arkansas area participated in the event which helped educate them on supply chain logistics. The girls had an interactive session with Tami Allensworth, SVP of Customer Experience at J.B.

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Advertiser: GEP

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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NGT News

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Penske Logistics says it has successfully logged more than 10,000 over-the-road miles making multiple daily store deliveries on dedicated routes in Southern California for a quick-service restaurant chain using two electric Freightliner Innovation Fleet eCascadias. “For a fleet that runs trucks 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, 10,000 miles […].

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World Food Programme Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2019

The World Food Programme is implementing an array of measures to face up to the region’s challenges As world leaders gather in Madrid for the 25th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 25), Salvadoran farmer José Cirilo Mendoza looks worriedly at the sky?—?five consecutive years, prolonged dry spells and excessive rains have taken a heavy toll on subsistence farmers like him in Central America’s Dry Corridor.

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 3, 2019

With a 0.004-cent increase, the average price per gallon for diesel, for the week of December 2, is $3.070.

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PINC

DECEMBER 3, 2019

New webinar discusses the current trends in the food supply chain space and the role that technology is playing in the modern-day cold chain. . The temperature-controlled supply chain or “cold chain” has always faced unique challenges. Today, new governmental regulations, increased scrutiny of food safety, and new business opportunities are all putting more pressure on shippers and logistics providers that operate in this sector. .

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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World Food Programme Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2019

The country is teetering on the brink as people struggle to find clean drinking water, medicines and nutritious food WFP response to Cyclone Idai in Chimanimani, Zimbabwe, earlier this year. Photo: Tatenda Macheka “There are some families that go to bed some days without one meal?—?people are struggling simply because even basic medicines are not available,” says Eddie Rowe, World Food Programme (WFP) country representative and director for Zimbabwe.

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Truck News

DECEMBER 3, 2019

An increase in cargo theft could lead to more questions about security measures. But truck fleets should be careful about the promises that they make.

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Logistics Manager

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Hamburg Süd has announced that all customers can now use their new Remote Container Management (RCM) technology for their reefer container shipments. RCM monitors parameters such as temperature, relative humidity, and the concentrations of O2 and CO2 within the reefer container in real time. The added value of using RCM is that it enables customers to use this data to monitor their supply chain better, to make it much more efficient and reliable, and to thereby leverage great potential for cost

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