The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 23, 2019
[00:50] Introduce yourself and your company. I’m Matt Silver, Founder and CEO of Forager. We’re based in Chicago, and our primary focus is on building technology to automate cross-border transportation. I grew up in a logistics family and have been around it my entire life. I learned more about the industry by working at Coyote when I was 19, a company which was founded by my parents.
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 23, 2019
MIT startup brings millimeter-scale location tracking to factories, ports, and other industrial environments.
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SIPMM Professional Publications
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Growing fuel prices increased wages, and peaking inflation indexes all work in tandem to increase transportation costs daily. Cutting a few corners here and there does not always help in meeting the cost-cutting goals for transportation. Adopting a strategic approach to eliminate or reduce bottlenecks can prove pivotal in revamping network designs and consequently cutting […].
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Renegotiating part supply deals, essentially passing cost increases to their suppliers, is one way that manufacturing supply chain executives are addressing tariff concerns.
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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.
SIPMM Professional Publications
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Intermodal transportation goes back to the 18th century and predates the railways. Some of the earliest containers were those used for shipping coal on the Bridgewater Canal in England in the 1780s. Coal containers (called “loose boxes” or “tubs”) were soon deployed on the early canals and railways and were used for road or rail […].
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Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Despite the introduction of zero-emissions competition, diesel engines have evolved to meet the challenge and prove they can be green, too.
NGT News
OCTOBER 23, 2019
North Penn School District in southeastern Pennsylvania has unveiled 14 new propane autogas school buses, comprising both Blue Bird Vision Propane and Micro Bird buses. North Penn School District currently pays $0.97/gallon for propane compared with $2.04/gallon for diesel. The district has a newly installed, on-site fuel station with an 18,000-gallon tank capacity.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 23, 2019
I am finishing up my latest market study on global transportation execution and visibility systems. Transportation Execution Solutions (TE) allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system. Visibility solutions allow real-time asset tracking across the entire distribution network. This enables improved estimated arrival times of goods.
Morai Logistics
OCTOBER 23, 2019
The nature of supply chains are quickly changing with advent of robots, but that doesn’t mean human workers don’t have a place in them—here’s what the future of supply chains could look like. . Much has been made of the advent of autonomous robots and what they mean for the future of supply chains. Questions have been raised over their growing prominence and whether human workers are set to be replaced.
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
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Datalogic has introduced IMPACT 12.2 software to enhance the traceability and ease-of use of vision-guided robots and cobots used for pick and place tasks.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 23, 2019
UPS and Stamps.com announced that they have partnered up for a large scale reseller agreement, with Stamp.com’s 740,000-plus customer base gaining access to specially discounted UPS shipping rates,” up to 55% off daily rates, including some waived surcharges, as well as seamless UPS connectivity for e-commerce that is integrated with Stamp.com platforms.
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 23, 2019
The company’s charging solutions includes a comprehensive range of AC and DC fast charge charging stations for fleet electric vehicles.
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Smartrac and SensThys have partnered to provide an RFID-based moisture, temperature and location sensing solution for facilities management.
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.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 23, 2019
In this Special Digital Issue, the editorial staff of Logistics Management has curated a number of features to help shippers understand the breadth of services today’s third party services companies have to offer and share how they can create a long-lasting, mutually-beneficial relationship with today’s more multi-faceted third party partners.
NGT News
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Longtime compressed natural gas (CNG) user Republic Services Inc. is continuing to expand its CNG fleet, with plans to operate an additional 156 CNG-powered solid waste collection trucks by the end of the year. The new trucks, serving customers throughout the country, will bring the company’s total number of alternative fuel vehicles to more than […].
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 23, 2019
IANA reported that total September volumes, at 1,489,303, fell 3.7% annually. The AAR reported that September U.S. intermodal container and trailer volumes, at 1.06 million, were off 5.9%, or 65,989 containers and trailers, annually. And it also pointed out that weekly average intermodal originations in September, at 265,371, represent the lowest September tally going back to 2016.
WorkWave
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Time To Read: 3 minutes. If you are a small business owner who provides a service to customers, one of the things that you may struggle with the most is last minute cancellations. Customers cancelling appointments last minute handcuff you significantly, as it’s likely too late for you to fill the slot with somebody else. You end up losing money without there being much that you can do about it.
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GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 23, 2019
A modern logistics provider must have the technologies and processes in place to enable faster, more affordable shipping. They must continuously evolve capabilities to meet rising demand, and as explained by Global Response 3PL, they must avoid all forms of supply chain disruption. To stay competitive, shippers need to understand the value of a new.read More.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Depending on your home base, this time of the year is ideal for the fall foliage especially here in the Northeast. For many people, seeing the changing of the leaves’ colors could be viewed as a top priority, or focus. But for those in the logistics world, the focus, at this time of year, is, and continues to be, a focus on peak season planning. That was made clear in a media briefing hosted this week by DHL eCommerce Solutions, entitled “Peak Season and Beyond.
LandLink
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Those in the logistics business have recently speculated as to the direction of technology as it relates to warehousing and distribution advancements. The pace at which technology is advancing is exciting and a little frightening at the same time. The applications seem almost endless and keeping up on the technology can be a daunting task. Let’s take a look at a few emerging technologies in warehouse automation.
Logistics Bureau
OCTOBER 23, 2019
In this video, we are going to reveal and demystify one of the best KPIs ever formulated for business benchmarking (internal that is). Look closely at the simple slide presentation which came from an actual case study and get your calculators ready! Let’s watch it. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel. Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne. Email: robyrne@logisticsbureau.com.
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
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Avoid supply chain disruptions by learning the different ways countries deal with imported products.
NGT News
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Newport News Public Schools (NNPS) in Virginia has received 18 new propane autogas buses from Blue Bird Corp., bringing the bus manufacturer’s total propane bus deliveries to 15,000. NNPS operates a fleet of 335 buses, 62 of which are fueled by propane. The district has used propane autogas buses for two past years and will […]. The post Virginia School District Continues Expanding Propane Fleet appeared first on NGT News.
ShipLilly
OCTOBER 23, 2019
The decline in the Trans-Pac spot rate is a sure sign that the industry is going to face a lot of challenges in the foreseeable future. The eastbound route has been experiencing falls in import volumes. Most cargo consolidators are of the view that things are only going to get worse in what Nelson Cabrera CEO of ShipLilly describes as a “colossal trade slump”.
NGT News
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Dependable Highway Express (DHE) has replaced two diesel yard trucks with two Orange EV battery electric trucks at its Ontario, Calif., facility. The logistics services provider, a division of Dependable Supply Chain Services, has a goal to transform its Ontario facility into an emissions-free freight terminal. DHE, with support from the California Air Resources Board […].
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
PINC
OCTOBER 23, 2019
With Assembly Bill 5 signed into law, trucking firms in California are now assessing the impacts and figuring out how to comply with the fast-approaching January 2020 deadline. In September, legislators in California approved a bill (AB-5) requiring companies like Uber and Lyft to treat contract workers as employees. It’s a “move that could reshape the gig economy and that adds fuel to a yearslong debate over whether the nature of work has become too insecure,” the New York Times reports.
NGT News
OCTOBER 23, 2019
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is now accepting applications for the Texas Natural Gas Vehicle Grants Program (TNGVGP), a program of the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan. Individuals, businesses and governmental entities that operate heavy- or medium-duty motor vehicles can receive funding to replace or repower their vehicles with compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas […].
EazyStock
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Mattias Pohlin, Materials Planner at Jönköping Healthcare Region , has improved service levels and streamlined the procurement process. That’s why he’s October’s automation hero. Name: Mattias Pohlin. Job title: Materials Planner. Company: Jönköping Healthcare Region. Congratulations on the award Mattias! Could you tell us a little about yourself?
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