As trucks get more complex, so does fleet maintenance
Fleet Owner
MARCH 20, 2019
Technicians are turning to new tools and technologies to overcome these challenges and reaping dividends through predictive maintenance and less vehicle downtime.
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NYC Maritime Hackathon 2019: Connecting Big Data And Maritime
Logistics Management
MARCH 20, 2019
Over an intensive 36-hour period, entrepreneurs, investors, maritime executives and tech leaders will collaborate to develop solutions that aim to transform the maritime industry
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The Warehouse Labor Gap is Unsustainable
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 20, 2019
US warehousing and storage industry (3PL) employment grew from 779 million in January 2015 to 1.2 billion in December 2018, a CAGR of 11% from 2015 through 2018. At the same time, US unemployment is at historic lows. This suggests that the warehousing and storage industry must hire workers from other industries. Stories about individual warehouses paints a picture of high demand for labor, low availability, and high turnover rates.
Figuring Congestion’s Impact on Fuel Consumption and Emissions
Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 20, 2019
Highway traffic bottlenecks are raising fuel costs and hurting the environment, ATRI Finds.
GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report
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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?
Omnitracs acquires Blue Dot Solutions for fleet management software
Fleet Owner
MARCH 20, 2019
Integration of cloud-native applications to further innovate its comprehensive transportation platform, increasing focus on driver workflow and back office usability.
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Everyone has a role in efficient freight movement
Fleet Owner
MARCH 20, 2019
Improved freight efficiency isn’t just the responsibility of vehicle manufacturers, fleets and drivers.
Warehouses Are Experiencing a Metamorphosis In Operational Procedures
LandLink
MARCH 20, 2019
Warehouses and distribution centers around the world are coping with massive change and investment to stay competitive. Challenged by the demands of e-commerce and omni-channel fulfillment, smaller orders, ever-shrinking delivery timeframes, and a persistent labor shortage, operations are in perpetual need of tools that can help them tackle these and other ongoing productivity issues.
WABCO upgrades OnGuardACTIVE collision mitigation system
Fleet Owner
MARCH 20, 2019
Company also partners with SmartDrive and unveils lateral safety technology.
Oracle announces cloud enhancements for logistics management optimization
Logistics Management
MARCH 20, 2019
Oracle announced a series of new innovations to Oracle Supply Chain Management Cloud it says will help global organizations create more responsive and efficient supply chains.
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.
Deliver On-Time and In-Full with a Retail Consolidation Program
Talking Logistics
MARCH 20, 2019
The pace of change in today’s retail environment is faster than ever. E-commerce and shifting, more demanding consumer behaviors have led retailers to tighten requirements for shippers across the board. Penalties for late or partial shipments are steep and can make or break a shipper’s relationship with a retailer. Shippers can mitigate this challenge with a retail consolidation program.
Cass Freight Index shows mixed signals and potential signs of economic contraction
Logistics Management
MARCH 20, 2019
February shipments, at 1.173, headed up 4.0% compared to January’s 1.128 and were down 2.1% annually ad up 4% compared to January, and February expenditures, at 2.874, saw a 5.5% annual gain and a 2.9% increase over January.
FMCSA Red Flagging Brokers with Bonds Pending Cancellation
GlobalTranz
MARCH 20, 2019
The beginning of November 2018 saw a change in how the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) marks carriers, brokers and forwarders whose surety bond or insurance is about to expire or is being canceled. Now, the public page of entities licensed with the FMCSA will display information if an entity’s insurance or bonds pending.read More.
FedEx fiscal third quarter earnings reflect difficult market conditions
Logistics Management
MARCH 20, 2019
While revenue, at $17 billion, was up 3% annually, net income, at $739 million, was below the $2.07 billion for the same quarter a year ago but below Wall Street expectations of $17.67 billion. Earnings per share, at $3.03, were below Wall Street expectations of $3.11.
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
LTL shipping trends in the United States
Brighter Logistics
MARCH 20, 2019
In the last couple of years, the LTL sector of the trucking industry has experienced amazing growth. And this is not a surprise since the trucking industry is experiencing trends like the massive growth in e-commerce, shortened supply chains and tighter capacity. These LTL shipping trends in the United States are expected to change the … Continue reading "LTL shipping trends in the United States".
Procurement-specific technologies expected to become far more broadly adopted soon, says study
Logistics Management
MARCH 20, 2019
Digital transformation is making it easier for procurement organizations to “do more with less,” according to newly-released Procurement Key Issues research from The Hackett Group, Inc.
What is Less-Than-Truckload Shipping and How Can It Benefit You?
GoShip Blog
MARCH 20, 2019
LTL (less-than-truckload) shipping is one of many logistics options, but unlike many other types, it offers the best solutions for small businesses and individual shippers. The point is that you share the truck capacity with other shippers and pay only for space you actually use. LTL shipping services are just the right balance between full truckload and parcel shipping.
Navis acquires Octopi terminal operating systems
Logistics Management
MARCH 20, 2019
Navis recently announced that it has acquired Miami-based Octopi, a cloud-based TOS built for small container and mixed cargo terminals. According to spokesmen, the strategic acquisition of Octopi strengthens Navis’ ability to provide toperating software solutions for its terminal customers, regardless of size.
How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience
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,
Estratégias para aumentar as vendas de empresas de logística
LoGo
MARCH 20, 2019
Se você trabalha com comércio, sabe o quanto é importante ter uma boa estratégia para aumentar as vendas. Contudo, sabemos que nos dias atuais essa tarefa não é nada fácil. O consumidor está mais exigente e é cada vez mais difícil se manter como a empresa número um na mente dos clientes. No ramo de […]. O post Estratégias para aumentar as vendas de empresas de logística apareceu primeiro em Blog LoGo.
AAR petitions STB to incorporate cost-benefit analysis into rulemaking proceedings
Logistics Management
MARCH 20, 2019
With a focus on getting the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to incorporate cost-benefit analysis (CBA) into rulemaking proceedings, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) stated its case last week for why such action is needed. In its petition for rulemaking submitted by AAR attorneys to the STB’s Office of Proceedings on March 14, AAR said that “in the spirit of good government such analysis should include the most current and reliable data possible and that the [STB] should consider th
Developing Custom WHS Wave Configuration in D365FO
Blue Horseshoe Solutions
MARCH 20, 2019
The Blue Horseshoe supply chain team gets this question a lot: How do you develop a custom WHS wave step in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance & Operations? This process has dramatically changed from custom wave steps in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012. In AX 2012, the developer […]. The post Developing Custom WHS Wave Configuration in D365FO appeared first on ERP Implementation & Supply Chain Consulting - Blue Horseshoe.
Six Steps to a Great Technology Stack
Logistics Management
MARCH 20, 2019
Amber Road’s new eBook, Six Steps to a Great Technology Stack, explains how your organization can leverage digital connectivity for multiple benefits.
Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory
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The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.
Brexit uncertainty causing concern for automotive
Automotive Logistics
MARCH 20, 2019
A major automotive parts manufacturer has put plans for a new headquarters in the UK on hold, another is seeking non-UK producers for input materials, component suppliers are building up stock and companies’ task forces continue their work as Britain’s political deadlock over Brexit goes to the wire. With a reliance on just-in-time and just-in-sequence supply chains, the automotive industry is one of the most vulnerable sectors to disruption caused by a disorderly British exit from the EU.
ATA Truck Tonnage Index fell 0.2% in February
Fleet Owner
MARCH 20, 2019
Index is 5.4% higher than February 2018.
CMA CGM to acquire Ceva Logistics
Automotive Logistics
MARCH 20, 2019
French shipping line CMA CGM is to take over Ceva Logistics after more than a third of the Swiss 3PL’s shareholders accepted CMA CGM’s friendly public offer. Almost 21.5m Ceva shares were tendered at 30 Swiss francs each, giving a transaction value of around $641m. Upon settlement of the offer, CMA CGM, which already held 50.6% of the automotive logistics provider, will own 89.47% of Ceva’s share capital and voting rights.
Buyer’s Guide to Field Service Software
WorkWave
MARCH 20, 2019
Time To Read: 1 minute Take the first step to improving your field service business with the WorkWave Field Service Buyer’s Guide for 2019.
Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability
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How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.
E-Commerce “Putting Logistics Firms in Race to the Bottom”, Conference Told
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 20, 2019
The retail sector – and the logistics companies that serve it – risks becoming involved “in a race to the bottom” as it struggles to satisfy the demands of online consumers for low priced goods as well as cost-free and virtually immediate order fulfilment. That was the stark warning that emerged from a panel discussion that took place at the UK Warehousing Association’s (UKWA) recent annual conference during which representatives from retail giants John Lewis, Urban Outfitters, Dixon
Buyer’s Guide to Field Service Software
WorkWave
MARCH 20, 2019
Time To Read: 1 minute Take the first step to improving your field service business with the WorkWave Field Service Buyer’s Guide for 2019.
Carousel Acquires BDA to Seek Aftermarket and Tech Dominance
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 20, 2019
Carousel Logistics has acquired time-critical logistics company BDA Logistics Innovation (BDA). The deal increases the Carousel group’s European coverage, and sector experience. Carousel says the deal supports its mission to become the number one choice for high performance industries in the high-value, time critical aftermarket parts services sector.
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