Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 30, 2019

The new rule will let applicants take the CDL knowledge tests in states other than the applicant’s state of domicile.

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Freight Center

JULY 30, 2019

The most common LTL freight-shipping mistakes happen when people try to do something that seems perfectly logical to them. Common logic, it seems, doesn’t always work in the world of freight. Taking a proactive approach, FreightCenter does its best to help you avoid making these mistakes (and paying the price for them). Here are five common and costly LTL shipping mistakes, a brief description of how to avoid them, and links to more in-depth information on the subject.

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Parade

JULY 30, 2019

Traditionally, Carrier Sales Rep (CSR) managers measure and assess their Carrier Sales Reps (CSRs) based on the following metrics: Number of outbound calls Number of loads booked Avg margin per load With these metrics, managers only scratch the surface. What's the opportunity cost of lacking this deeper level of visibility? Let's suppose a CSR's outbound call target is 100 calls per day.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 30, 2019

What is Digital Transformation? A digital transformation requires that companies transform their decision-making processes with technology to enhance customer experience and employee productivity and ultimately improve business performance. Technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, Internet of Things, and virtual reality can aid in this transformation.

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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

JULY 30, 2019

Fleets can significantly trim their idle times with an investment in the right combination of technologies, resulting not only in financial savings but higher driver retention and an improved “green” image.

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Fleet Owner

JULY 30, 2019

Thanks to advancements in diesel fuel efficiency, state-of-the-art particulate traps and other control systems, the latest generation of diesel trucks are more efficient than ever before.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 30, 2019

IoT-enhanced supply chains are driven by three improved capabilities that come from integrating objects and devices into a multi-connected network.

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Fleet Owner

JULY 30, 2019

Rising e-commerce sales and the growing expectations of consumers for faster delivery options are pushing smaller retailers to rethink “how to compete effectively in this new world and are evaluating options outside of Amazon’s platform,” according t

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Kuebix

JULY 30, 2019

The food industry is no stranger to steadily rising consumer expectations and standards. It’s becoming increasingly normal for consumers to shop for food in a variety of ways. Whether they stop at the grocery store to grab a frozen pizza on their commute home, order delivery upon arrival, or subscribe to a delivery service, there’s […]. The post Rising Consumer Expectations are Prompting Change in Food Supply Chains appeared first on Kuebix.

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Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JULY 30, 2019

Bunkers are a critical component of ship operations and one of the most cost intensive. Bunkering services and service providers such as a bunker barge operator play a crucial role in maritime shipping worldwide. All major ports around the world offer this as part of their service suite, to attract more vessels, increase efficiency, increase revenue and create local employment.

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Fleet Owner

JULY 30, 2019

Ford just acquired Quantum Signal AI, a firm working with the U.S. military on remote-controlled sentinel robots.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 30, 2019

Listen to “The State of Freight Trucking with Craig Fuller, CEO FreightWaves” on Spreaker. Freight Trucking Resources A Guide to Maximize the Use of TMS Download White Paper Inbound Freight Costs: How Gaining Visibility Achieves Bottom Line Savings Download White Paper The 2019 Transportation Management Trends for all Shippers to Know Download White Paper How.read More.

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Fleet Owner

JULY 30, 2019

Cummins Inc. announced the launch of its online store - shopcummins.com - for customers in the United States.

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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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Logistics Management

JULY 30, 2019

With a 1.0-cent decrease, the national diesel average is at $3.034, coming on the heels of 0.07-cent and 0.004-cent declines, respectively, over the previous two weeks. The national diesel average has risen twice in the last ten weeks.

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Parade

JULY 30, 2019

Traditionally, Carrier Sales Rep (CSR) managers measure and assess their Carrier Sales Reps (CSRs) based on the following metrics: Number of outbound calls. Number of loads booked. Avg margin per load. With these metrics, managers only scratch the surface. What's the opportunity cost of lacking this deeper level of visibility? Let's suppose a CSR's outbound call target is 100 calls per day.

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Logistics Management

JULY 30, 2019

While the e-commerce-driven supply chain has been paced by steady consumer activity, as evidenced with an expected 15% sales growth rate for 2019, research recently issued by Deloitte indicates that industrial real estate growth, for spaces like warehouses, distribution centers, and flex spaces may not keep pace. The reason for this, explained Deloitte, is the firm’s expectation that market oversupply, heightened competition, rising interest rates and growing cost of capital will send industrial

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Parade

JULY 30, 2019

Traditionally, Carrier Sales Rep (CSR) managers measure and assess their Carrier Sales Reps (CSRs) based on the following metrics: Number of outbound calls. Number of loads booked. Avg margin per load. With these metrics, managers only scratch the surface. What's the opportunity cost of lacking this deeper level of visibility? Let's suppose a CSR's outbound call target is 100 calls per day.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 30, 2019

The world is continuing to evolve around us. As recently as a couple of decades ago, concepts like having the internet in every home and the 3D printers would have been confined to the realms of science fiction alone. Things have changed rapidly in that time. Perhaps most interesting of all are the improvements being.read More. The post [INFOGRAPHIC] Futuristic Transportation We’ll See In Our Lifetime appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Parade

JULY 30, 2019

Traditionally, Carrier Sales Rep (CSR) managers measure and assess their Carrier Sales Reps (CSRs) based on the following metrics: Number of outbound calls Number of loads booked Avg margin per load With these metrics, managers only scratch the surface. What's the opportunity cost of lacking this deeper level of visibility? Let's suppose a CSR's outbound call target is 100 calls per day.

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Fleet Owner

JULY 30, 2019

Be prepared for roadside inspection changes in the era of ELD.

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Logistics Management

JULY 30, 2019

This bill has been welcomed with open arms by a few key freight transportation and logistics stakeholders that have been clamoring for a new bill.

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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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Overdrive Online

JULY 30, 2019

Listen: Getting close to the 10th anniversary of the historic flooding of Nashville in 2010, employees at the downtown TA who were there when it happened recount the rising waters, their relationships with longtime driver customers, and the recovery process in this podcast. Also: Why are some TA Petro stops moving away from traditional diners? HOS has something to do with it.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 30, 2019

LTL shipping can be a convenient and cost-effective way to ship goods. However, this process has many pitfalls and intricate details that are often confusing to the shipper. One area of LTL shipping that may cause confusion is additional LTL services. . What are additional LTL services? Additional LTL services are extra service offers for an added fee to satisfy the shipper’s needs.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 30, 2019

Craig has had a long career in major Corporates and Consulting. I got a chance to interview him during the Supply Chain Leaders Academy session and asked him to give us 2 er…3 tips about leadership. Asking him for a bonus item is tricky so you must see how Craig answered that cleverly: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel. Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne.

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Truck News

JULY 30, 2019

There’s this one particular news story that just won’t go away, and it has a surprise ending — or is it just the beginning? I think, in the media world (a world within itself), this is called a teaser.

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Transportation 51

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 30, 2019

Forward-looking procurement teams are embracing new SaaS tools to drive innovation in the sourcing process.

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247 Customs Broker

JULY 30, 2019

PAT Reports Container Throughput Performance for 2019’s Fiscal Year The Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) has released the container throughput performance for Bangkok Port… The post PAT Reports Container Throughput Performance for 2019’s Fiscal Year appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Airfreight Logistics

JULY 30, 2019

AirAsia cargo and logistics subsidiary the recently re-branded, Teleport , has joined forces with Gobi Partners , a leading venture capital firm to invest US$10.6M in EasyParcel a regional e-commerce and parcel delivery provider. With nearly half a million users, EasyParcel will use the Series B funding to expand their offering for SME customers while leveraging the unrivalled logistics and infrastructure capabilities that Teleport can offer with more than 100 cities, 10,000 AirAsia flights per

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