Appreciate your drivers each and every day
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 20, 2019
Drivers are a key link between a fleet and its clients. As it relates to the delivery of loads, they are the face of the company to the public.
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Unboxing The Advantages Of Custom Packaging
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
AUGUST 20, 2019
If you’re a subscription business or eTailer, you already know that there’s no substitute for a well-presented package. And if you’re an online buyer or subscriber, you totally understand why: We all want to know what’s inside a more enticing-looking gift – and we assume the item within it is going to be more valuable.
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Echoes of the Past Reverberate With Historic Stagecoach Shipment
Freight Center
AUGUST 20, 2019
Echoes of the Past Reverberate With Historic Stagecoach Shipment. When FreightCenter National Account Manager and history buff Sam Jones received a call from a customer who wanted to ship a stagecoach, he was right in his comfort zone. When he received photos of the stagecoach, he had to check out its history. Sam researched the name above the doors — Butterfield Stage Lines — and discovered a wealth of information.
UPS's Secret is Out – Testing Self-Driving Tractor Trailers
Material Handling and Logistics
AUGUST 20, 2019
UPS is working with TuSimple, an autonomous driving company to determine whether the vehicles can improve service and efficiency in the UPS network.
Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry
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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.
What You Need to Do to Make Fleet Backhaul Management Easy
Kuebix
AUGUST 20, 2019
Fleet backhaul management is a notoriously difficult task that fleet owners and operators are all too familiar with. When a truck returns from making a delivery it is usually empty. This is known as “driving empty” or “empty miles.” Even though there is no freight on the trailer, drivers still need to be paid, fuel […]. The post What You Need to Do to Make Fleet Backhaul Management Easy appeared first on Kuebix.
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Evaluating the Role of IoT and Blockchain in Transportation
IoT World Today
AUGUST 20, 2019
Let’s assume IoT platforms are only as valuable as the data they generate. If that’s the case, blockchain technology might help enterprises exploit that data further. . The digital ledgering technology provides a clear way of logging and exchanging data securely among various members of an ecosystem. As a concept, this sounds like a no-brainer in the decentralized, increasingly digital economy.
The price tag for global trade-war uncertainty is $585 billion
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 20, 2019
A survey released last week by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found a growing conviction among businesses that tariffs were hitting their bottom line.
Editor’s Choice: Maintaining Healthy Profit Margins Through Technology and Creative Processes
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 20, 2019
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This blog comes from MercuryGate. We recently had the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion at the 81st Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Annual Conference. Justin Sachs, director of operational excellence at Schneider Transportation Management was joined by MercuryGate’s Todd Bucher, vice president of fleet and carrier
NTEA gearing up for milestone 20th The Work Truck Show
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 20, 2019
Innovative technologies, efficient vehicles and game-changing upfit solutions have helped transform the work truck industry over the past two decades.
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
Could prejudice be another factor in driver shortage?
Truck News
AUGUST 20, 2019
Underlying prejudices tend to be a subject no one particularly enjoys talking about, but it’s something that needs to be discussed, including within the trucking industry. That’s not to say trucking is full of bigots.
Oil steadies as U.S.-China trade progress allays demand concerns
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 20, 2019
Germany is preparing fiscal stimulus measures to head off the chances of a deep recession, while more Federal Reserve rate cuts are expected to shore up American growth.
Hours overhaul a little slow out of the gate…
Overdrive Online
AUGUST 20, 2019
The U.S. DOT's proposal to revamp federal hours of service regulations still hasn't been officially published in the Federal Register, though an agency spokesperson says the notice of proposed rulemaking teed up for publication Thursday. .
Carrier executives grapple with driver shortage expected to worsen
Logistics Management
AUGUST 20, 2019
The decades-old driver shortage in the trucking industry is like a toothache that you ignore—it tends just to get worse and worse without treatment. The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) latest forecast that the industry is expected to need 60,800 more for-hire over-the-road truckload drivers at the end of the year did not startle any trucking executive grappling with the shortage.
Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability
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.
Reinventing Organizations to Drive Agility in the Digital Age
AIMMS
AUGUST 20, 2019
Could self-organization make your supply chain more agile? . McKinsey estimates that roughly 14% of the global workforce will have to switch occupational categories by the year 2030. Addressing the skills gap to deal with the fast pace of automation and digitization is extremely important. But mastering technology alone will not drive the success of digital transformation.
Peterbilt adds fifth technician training campus
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 20, 2019
Peterbilt Technician Institute is a collaborative program with Universal Technical Institute.
Exercised your fast-pitch technique lately?
Overdrive Online
AUGUST 20, 2019
Keep the Friday, 9 p.m., time in your mind if you want an opportunity to send small fleet owner and GATS parking community organizer Les Willis into the frigid waters of the dunk tank -- in exchange for your donation to the St. Christopher fund. It's part of this unique happening at GATS for attendees trucking in for the 2019 show.
[PODCAST] A Look at Final Mile Technology Solutions
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 20, 2019
Listen to “A Look at Final Mile Technology Solutions” on Spreaker. Final Mile Resources Available Final Mile Management: A Shipper’s 30,000 Foot View Download White Paper The Ultimate Guide to Last Mile & White Glove Logistics Download the E-Book The State of Last Mile Delivery: Why Use by Shippers on the Rise Listen to the.read More.
How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces
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This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.
The Changing Landscape of Real Estate in the Logistics Industry
Logistics Bureau
AUGUST 20, 2019
This article delves into the changes that new commercial business models, customer expectations, and technology are bringing about in the logistics environment, focusing particularly on how those changes are impacting the planning, procurement, design, layout, and operation of distribution centres. Real Estate in the Logistics Industry: A Changing Landscape.
What B2C Businesses can Teach B2B Companies about Marketing
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 20, 2019
It is a cliche now, we all know buyers have changed and that the Internet transferred the information and decision-making power to us buyers so of course companies need to change to adapt to these new facts. But do most B2B companies get it? Have they connected the dots between the mobile phone in their.read More. The post What B2C Businesses can Teach B2B Companies about Marketing appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.
Retail Compliance Programs: How to Exceed Retailer Expectations
CH Robinson Logistics
AUGUST 20, 2019
The retail industry is evolving and adapting to new consumer demands which is shifting the supply chain landscape. Retailers expect more supply chain visibility, shorter delivery times, and real-time connectivity from shippers and carriers. Compliance programs vary by retailer but the intent is consistent across the industry—have the right product in the right location at the right time while removing waste.
Truck tonnage surged in July, says ATA
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 20, 2019
According to ATA, the index rose 7.3% higher than July 2018.
GEP Outlook Report 2024
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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.
Switching 3PLs. When Is It Time?
3PL Insights
AUGUST 20, 2019
Making a major business decision like switching to a new 3PL provider is not easy. It can be difficult depending on how much of your business is tied into your current 3PL. However, when done correctly, and for the right reasons, it can be a painless process that can help propel your business to the next level. Why should you consider switching 3PLs?
Daimler: Truck sales to remain solid; fleets view safety tech as important as fuel economy
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 20, 2019
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Uncertainty Looms Over Transpacific Shipping This Peak Season
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 20, 2019
Here are five strategies that transpacific ocean shippers can use to prepare for the uncertainties of this year’s peak shipping season.
Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve
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
Racial Discrimination Bans Extend to Hair Styles
Material Handling and Logistics
AUGUST 20, 2019
California and New York push the envelope with new standards.
What Is Volume LTL Freight and When Can You Use It?
GoShip Blog
AUGUST 20, 2019
Shippers who often ship LTL freight can benefit from another shipping method called volume freight shipping. In the shipping industry, it stands somewhere between full truckload and less than truckload shipping. Knowing the difference can be tricky, so it’s important to know the difference between all of the options. What is Volume Freight? Volume freight is a shipment that’s larger and heavier than standard LTL , but not enough to fill a full truckload trailer and be justified for a full
“Even when you are told you cannot because you are a woman, just do it!”
World Food Programme Logistics
AUGUST 20, 2019
Celebrating women humanitarians in Burundi With over 10 years of professional experience, Virginie Bukuru is a hardworking driver who could be considered one of the most versatile staff at the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Burundi. Brave, devoted and sociable, Virginie started working right after her Secondary School as Administrative Secretary at the Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies in Burundi.
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