DC Velocity

JANUARY 9, 2019

Robotics, digital transportation solutions are among the key technologies that will shape the supply chain landscape this year, DHL leaders say.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JANUARY 9, 2019

It’s often referred to as Second City. But when it comes to transportation and fulfillment, there are many reasons why Chicago is second-to-none. Home to world-class culture, the nation’s highest building, and several beloved sports franchises, it’s also a vital cog in many companies’ national fulfillment networks.

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The Lean Thinker

JANUARY 9, 2019

The role of “change agent” is actually a role of leadership. Leading change is difficult work that involves changes in the norms, routines, working relationships, behavior within and between groups. It is required when a simple technical change either isn’t going to get the job done, or requires the above changes to work at all. Most (if not all!) of the “lean tools”* fall into the later: The process changes are straight forward, but making them work requires altering the habitual patterns of ho

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DC Velocity

JANUARY 9, 2019

Privacy issues, trade concerns and infrastructure improvements top retail industry's policy to-do list in the new congressional session, trade association leaders say.

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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 9, 2019

LAS VEGAS. Kenworth Truck Co. has joined with Toyota Motor North America to develop 10 electric hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty trucks. The first of these zero-emission vehicles, a Kenworth T680, was displayed at the 2019 CES show.

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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 9, 2019

In today's heavy trucks, the order of the day is to help businesses who use these vehicles do their jobs better—whether that means making trucks easier for drivers to operate, easier to spec, easier to connect, or other advantages.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

Whether you are the CEO of an expanding corporation or the owner of a fledgling enterprise, its fortunes are subject to an undeniable truth. The success of your business links inextricably to the performance of your supply chain. If you want business success (and who doesn’t?), you have to make your supply chain successful too. Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above.

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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 9, 2019

What rights to drivers have if you're prescribed opioids or are a recovering drug addict?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 9, 2019

Logistics Viewpoints has assembled the following list of conferences that my ARC supply chain colleagues and I consider to be the premier industry conferences scheduled for 2019. The include logistics industry association events and supply chain software conferences. The post Best Logistics and Supply Chain Shows to Attend in 2019 appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 9, 2019

LAS VEGAS. Peterbilt Motors Co. gave attendees of the 2019 CES show the first look at the all-electric 220EV truck.

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DC Velocity

JANUARY 9, 2019

Linking API and TMS platforms helps 3PLs cut costs, firms say.

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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 9, 2019

We don’t know which technologies will help the industry meet tomorrow’s low NOx rules and what bumps we may face in implementing them.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 9, 2019

The transportation management systems market is growing right along with the number of challenges that shippers face in today’s hectic freight transportation environment.

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Kuebix

JANUARY 9, 2019

Many changes in transportation regulations are coming this year that we’d like to make sure you are aware of. The Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate, which made it illegal for truck drivers to only use paper-logging books to record hours at work and mileage is now over a year old, but groups are still petitioning […]. The post A Look at Transportation Regulations in 2019 appeared first on Kuebix.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 9, 2019

DHL Supply Chain, a subsidiary of Deutsche Post DHL Group, this week unveiled a publication highlighting what it views as the key trends impacting supply chain management.

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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 9, 2019

14-year-old annual Class 8 order record shattered in 2018 but will that many trucks be built in 2019?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2019

Editor’s Note: This article is from Steve Bettwy , Vice President – Quality and Business Continuity, Operational Excellence, and Continuous Improvement at Direct Supply. I hope we can agree that Amazon will disrupt an industry if it wants to. Bibliophiles everywhere can still hardly say “Amazon” without snarling, and Amazon’s effect on retail, grocery delivery, and even cloud computing is nothing short of transformative.

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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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Commercial Carrier Journal

JANUARY 9, 2019

Trucking is vital to the economy, whether you’re holding a steering wheel, a package scanner or an assembly tool in Mississippi, Tennessee or anywhere else in the U.S.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 9, 2019

If you have ever shipped goods, you must have heard about cases of freight loss or damage due to many different circumstances. With services like GoShip.com , shipping items is a safe and smooth process, but there are things that nobody can predict: natural disasters, hard weather conditions, etc. Freight insurance is the additional protection that covers your cargo in case of loss or damage.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 9, 2019

With the national warehouse vacancy rate hovering at record lows and warehouses bloated with inventory pulled in from China during 2018 to get ahead of impending tariffs, companies can combine flexible storage options with advanced technology to create an end-to-end supply chain solution that works. Much like your neighbors use portable on-demand storage to store their household items during move-ins, move-outs, or home renovation projects, truck trailers in yards increasingly are being used to

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 9, 2019

NRF's Jonathan Gold said the industry is hoping the talks currently underway will bring an end to this ill-advised trade war and result in a more appropriate way of responding to China’s trade abuses that won’t force American consumers, workers and businesses to pay the price.

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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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Logistics Management

JANUARY 9, 2019

The booming freight market has created new opportunities for data analytics, but experts say beware of companies offering too much depth and not enough expertise.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 9, 2019

Curo has introduced the 2019 version of its Curo application, which is designed to identify tasks and streamline work at any workplace with multiple projects.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 9, 2019

Manufacturers, dealers and users of lift trucks are jointly navigating a brave new world of lift truck integration with broader systems and processes.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 9, 2019

Tive Inc., in partnership with USPS, has launched a return-by-mail tracker, enabling return logistics for shipments within the U.S.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 9, 2019

Lowell, Ark.-based trucking and intermodal services bellwether J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. announced today that its subsidiary, J.B. Hunt Transport Inc., entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Secaucus, New Jersey-based Cory’s First Choice Home Delivery.

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IoT World Today

JANUARY 9, 2019

Available On Demand. Until recently it was difficult or expensive to track the people and things that matter most in your business, especially if you run large outdoor projects. In this webinar, we will show you how new Internet of Things solutions offer small sensors with long battery lives that can reach miles. You can create a secure network to track the locations of people, vehicles, tools, equipment as well as monitor key items like motor maintenance, temperature, fill level, and fluid leak

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 9, 2019

Even though the federal government shutdown is approaching its third week that does not deter from the many facets of surface transportation infrastructure that will be addressed in 2019.

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