Fleet Owner
JULY 16, 2019
FMCSA at one time tried to audit each new entrant within its first 18 months of operation until Congress urged that these initial audits be conducted within a year.
Food Logistics
JULY 16, 2019
The bottom line is that more consumers want their food in “near real time”—and they’re willing to pay for it.
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Fleet Owner
JULY 16, 2019
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently announced a proposed rule to streamline the process for men and women interested in entering the trucking workforce.
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 16, 2019
Increased demand and customer expectations continue to put pressure on shippers to deliver on-time-and-in-full without comprising their bottom line. This was especially difficult in 2018 as capacity constraints caused freight rates to skyrocket. While conditions have certainly improved over the last year, no one knows when the market will shift again.
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Food Logistics
JULY 16, 2019
Online grocery shopping and the expanding cold chain are driving new products and services.
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SIPMM Professional Publications
JULY 16, 2019
Digital technologies are revolutionizing the procurement function and companies increasingly recognize that applying digital to their procurement processes can yield significant competitive advantage yet adoption of new technologies has been slow. That is because the complexity of the technology landscape makes tech selection daunting. Furthermore, some technologies are in use but continually evolving, while others […].
Stord
JULY 16, 2019
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 Transplace Announces Partnership with Descartes MacroPoint Transplace’s new partnership with Descartes MacroPoint will make end-to-end real-time visibility a standard offering to its customers. The transportation management services and technology provider was already offering deep network visibility, but without universal carrier adoption, coverage was uneven.
Logistics Management
JULY 16, 2019
June shipments, at 1.181, decreased 5.3% annually, marking the seventh consecutive month of shipments declines.
Fleet Owner
JULY 16, 2019
L2L says its 2019 Manufacturing Index reveals younger generation's interest in the industry, but companies must fight for their attention, participation
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
Talking Logistics
JULY 16, 2019
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This post from PINC’s blog highlights six warehouse metrics that all companies should be tracking, monitoring, and acting upon.
SIPMM Professional Publications
JULY 16, 2019
We are living in a progressing technology world where demand for development and progress arises from time to time and the need to stay agile. Technology revolved and improve rapidly, hence the need to stay agile is crucial for logistics business. Digital technology, on the other hand, has remained fundamentally the same since the beginning […].
Freightquote
JULY 16, 2019
The e-commerce industry is reshaping LTL freight, and the evolution of technology is going to continue changing how shippers operate. Learn more as we explore the future of LTL freight and explain what factors will drive that change.
Overdrive Online
JULY 16, 2019
Trucker-songwriter Will Beeley's new "Highways and Heart Attacks" record featured with an interview on NPR, and: The beginnings of a new "Music to Truck By" playlist via Spotify.
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.
Truck News
JULY 16, 2019
The insurance industry’s crackdown on insurability, and its aversity to risk, is making it all but impossible for new ventures to flourish.
Logistics Management
JULY 16, 2019
With a 0.004-cent decline, the national diesel average now stands at $3.051 per gallon. This comes on the heels of a 1.3-cent gain last week and 0.001-cent and 2.7-cent declines, respectively, over the previous two weeks.
Logistics Bureau
JULY 16, 2019
It’s been quite an honor to have this interview with Joost Bekker from PTV Group – the company that provided the PTV Route Optimisation Tool to ANC Delivers. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our host ANC for giving us their time and sharing their knowledge with us. Let’s now see how this route optimisation tool actually works (not just strategically but operationally as well) and how ANC benefited from it.
Logistics Management
JULY 16, 2019
For May, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI was -2.3, a retreat from March’s -1.18. March represented the first time the TCI turned in a negative reading for the first time “in several” years,” according to FTR.
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GlobalTranz
JULY 16, 2019
Listen to “The Value of TMS Integration to Other Supply Chain Systems” on Spreaker. TMS Resources to Download How to Implement & Integrate a TMS to Drive Adoption for a Larger ROI Download White Paper TMS Evaluation: How to Evaluate, Select & Build the Case for A TMS Download White Paper Shipper of Choice & read More. The post [PODCAST] The Value of TMS Integration to Other Supply Chain Systems appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.
WorkWave
JULY 16, 2019
Time To Read: 2 minutes. By the WorkWave Channel Partner Team and Voice for Pest. As you’ve probably experienced, one of the most effective ways to establish a lasting connection with anyone, outside of a face-to-face meeting, is with a phone conversation. Speaking to a live person creates an immediate advantage due to the nature of the two-way back and forth along with a personal touch.
Logistics Management
JULY 16, 2019
Commerce reported that June retail sales, at $519.9 billion, were up 0.4% compared to May and up 3.4% compared to June 2018, and the National Retail Federation reported that June retail sales were up 0.6% in June on a seasonally-adjusted basis compared to May, and up 2.3% annually on an unadjusted basis.
PINC
JULY 16, 2019
As shippers continue to face challenges like the truck driver shortage, capacity crunches, and rising freight costs, digital freight matching helps to fill the gap between the nation’s independent carriers and the companies that rely on them.
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.
Material Handling and Logistics
JULY 16, 2019
Federal arbitration law pre-emption threatens the viability of similar state laws.
Trucker Dump
JULY 16, 2019
This episode of Trucker Dump is sponsored by Volvo Trucks. Learn more at volvotrucks.us. In today’s episode, I’m starting a new series where I talk to truckers who have a speciality. Every now and then I’ll interview a driver who does something different than the average trucker. Today, you’ll hear from my good friend and. The post TD138: Being A Rental Equipment Truck Driver appeared first on About Truck Driving.
GoShip Blog
JULY 16, 2019
What is a trade show? If you are a small business owner at starting to ramp up your marketing efforts, a trade show can be a great opportunity to promote products and services. However, trade show shipping can be a burden. A registration fee to participate is required in most cases, however, many businesses don’t know that shipping all their commodities in and out can be more expensive than participating in the show. .
3PL Insights
JULY 16, 2019
When referring to logistics, value added services are extra actions that a 3PL can provide to make the shipping process easier or more efficient. Depending on what your product is, this could be anything between the 3PL receiving the product, to when it arrives to your customer. This article reviews the services that can fall under value added and how they enhance your products and grow your business.
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
World Food Programme Logistics
JULY 16, 2019
A family having to flee conflict and ending up in Lebanon is not unheard of. What is uncommon though is discovering that the conflict was not the one next door in Syria. Ibrahim at home with his son and daughter. Photo: WFP/Edward Johnson Thirteen years ago, Ibrahim and his wife had a difficult choice to make; stay in Sudan and risk death amid violent clashes or flee.
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 16, 2019
Fulfilment and logistics specialist 3P Logistics (3PL) says it will create new jobs after concluding lease renewal negotiations on an existing 75,000 sq. ft fulfilment centre. The premises are located on the South Lancs Industrial Estate in Wigan with proximity to the M6 Motorway, Liverpool Port and two major UK airports. The fulfilment company have said that the decision to commit to a 10-year lease extension is expected to create up to 20 new jobs in the first year alone across various discipl
World Food Programme Logistics
JULY 16, 2019
Storms and floods wreaked havoc across Mozambique in March, killing 1,200 people and uprooting families?—?now relief efforts are helping to restore hope In Mutua resettlement area people will receive new plots of land to rebuild their lives. Photo: WFP/Rafael Tarasantchi. In Mutua resettlement area people will receive new plots of land to rebuild their lives.
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