GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Warehouse management is not a simple task, and warehouse managers face difficult challenges. Even when orders are low, standard operations continue to grow with each passing day. Part of this derives from the expansion of e-commerce into new and emerging markets. Since consumers have the ability to shop online 24 hours/day and 7 days/week, the challenges of warehouse management do not stop when the brick-and-mortar stores lock their doors for the day.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Halloween is a mere two weeks away, and the shopping season is in full swing. And by “in full swing,” I mean that consumers are spending big bucks on all the Halloween essentials. According to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, Halloween spending is expected to exceed $9 billion. With more than 175 million people planning on celebrating the holiday this year, that equates to an average spend […].

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Trucking sociologist and author Steve Viscelli learned a lot as an OTR trucker by driving thousands of miles behind the wheel of Class 8 truck.

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SIPMM Professional Publications

OCTOBER 17, 2018

When it comes to inventory control, constant evaluation and adoption of crucial technologies is critical so as to improve profitability and stay competitive. Today, warehouse managers have a wide array of technologies to choose from as they strive to reduce costs, improve efficiency and streamline operations. They must ensure that goods, materials and products flow […].

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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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DC Velocity

OCTOBER 17, 2018

GS1 members, experts to kick off monthly discussion of how GS1 standards support blockchain use, November 28-29 in Chicago.

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DC Velocity

OCTOBER 17, 2018

New platform turns traditional vending machines into "smart" retail platforms packed with sensors, according to firm.

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SIPMM Professional Publications

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Purchasing refers to the process of ordering and receiving goods and services. It is a part of the bigger procurement process. Generally, purchasing refers to the process involved in ordering goods such as request, approval and creation of a purchase order record and ultimately the receipt of goods. Tendering is part of the procurement process […].

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DC Velocity

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Real-time volume LTL tool helps shippers secure capacity, save money, firm says.

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 17, 2018

NTSB reports on crash investigation where drugs, lack of shoulder belts left 13 of 15 dead in head-on HD pickup-to-van collision.

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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

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DC Velocity

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Here's our monthly roundup of some of the charitable works and donations by companies in the material handling and logistics space.

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 17, 2018

American Trucking Associations recently released the list of 34 professional truck drivers, including five from tank fleets, named as finalists for the 2019-20 term of America’s Road Team.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 17, 2018

DeliveryCircle has introduced KrewZen, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that gives retailers, 3PLs and distributors the tools to build a local delivery network for same-day, last-mile delivery.

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 17, 2018

The shortage of drivers is changing the dynamics of trucking costs and could alter the labor/fuel cost ratio.

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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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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Mondelez International committed to making all of its packaging recyclable by 2025. By now most people are aware of that a lot of plastic is floating in our waterways. As far as back 2015 a study estimated that 8 million tons of plastics are swept into waterways annually — equivalent to a garbage truckload every minute. In the marine environment, plastics break down into indigestible particles that marine life mistake for food.

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GoShip Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Online shipping services like GoShip.com provide shipping solutions for small businesses and individual shippers without dealing with brokers or carriers. Whether you need to transport large items, multiple pallets full of goods, or over-sized parcel that ordinary delivery services don’t accept, online LTL shipping companies can help. Online services with a wide network of professional carriers and drivers lets you find a perfect shipping option for any freight.

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Former CEO and founder, Rob Donat, will remain with the company as Chairman of the Board.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Honeywell has introduced two new 2D barcode scan engines to help improve the data capture performance of compact and lightweight mobile devices.

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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.

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LoGo

OCTOBER 17, 2018

See some of the amazing results generated for Twig through our social media management service! O post LoGo Specials: Twig Logistics Network’s social media case apareceu primeiro em Blog LoGo.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Rite-Hite's Direct Drive high-volume, low-speed (HVLS) fan is both silent and oil-free.

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Automotive Logistics

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Reform of Spain’s port stevedoring sector has run into trouble, after disputes over the changes at the port of Barcelona and continuing question-marks over its legality at EU level. In an attempt to satisfy EU directives, Spain’s former stevedoring companies (known as Sageps) are being replaced by so-called Port Employment Centres (CPEs.) In some ports, such as Valencia, this has involved little more than a change in name, with labour providers joining the new organisations under the same terms

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Last month saw the release of new livery on John Lewis & Partners and Waitrose & Partners commercial fleet which took to the roads for the first time from the Milton Keynes depot. The branding has been realised with the assistance of the Don-Bur Service division who, since April 2017, have been liaising with both the John Lewis Partnership and their design consultancy, Pentagram.

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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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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 17, 2018

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Since its launch almost two years ago, Goplasticpallets.com’s CabCube 1210 9F has been purchased and trialled for storing and distributing a wide range of products across multiple industry sectors, with customer feedback suggesting this could be THE most versatile sleeve pack available on the market. CabCube in use. Earlier this year one of the UK’s largest specialist builders’ merchants purchased more than 1300 CabCubes for their pool on behalf of one of their biggest customers – a leading util

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 17, 2018

The good news is that Modern readers are not sitting idle. According to our “2018 Warehouse and Distribution Center (DC) Equipment Survey,” the investment outlook through 2018 into 2019 is “bullish,” with enthusiasm extending into newer technologies such as robotics and warehouse execution systems. And as editor at large Bridget McCrea recently reported: “As human capital becomes more difficult to recruit and retain, these automated solutions are helping companies manage the labor challenge whil

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Brandt Group, the Franco-Algerian home appliances manufacturer, has optimised the supply of washing machines, cutting costs and excess stock by up to a third after implementing supply chain software from FuturMaster. The company. The Brandt Group designs and manufactures washing, cooking and cooling appliances under four distinct brands which are shipped to fifty countries and present in millions of households: De Dietrich and Brandt are the best known international brands, while Sauter and Vede

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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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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 17, 2018

. Same-day courier company CitySprint has launched a new UK delivery service – Freight Desk – for oversized, heavy and difficult-to-handle items. Customers will be able to book the service for same-day deliveries and Paul Gisbourne, chief executive at CitySprint said: “We recognise that in today’s economy, speed, reliability and convenience are of the utmost importance to businesses in every industry, but that moving bigger items to support this can present logistical challenges.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Visitors to LogiMAT 2019 will be able to review the extensive range of Flexi articulated forklift truck-based intralogistics solutions designed and manufactured by Narrow Aisle Ltd. Models in the Flexi range can operate in aisleways as narrow 1.6 metres and are designed to improve storage, handling and customer order assembly efficiency in manufacturing and logistics environments.

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Automotive Logistics

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Ceva Logistics has rejected a takeover bid from Danish rival DSV and lifted a shareholding limit applying to CMA CGM, allowing the French-owned global container logistics giant to potentially increase its share capital in the company. DSV made an offer to buy Ceva for CHF27.75 ($28) per share earlier this month in a move that was rejected by Ceva’s board of directors on the grounds that it “significantly” undervalued the company’s prospects.

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