Wed.Jan 16, 2019

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4 Tips To Cut Costs In A Warehouse

GlobalTranz

Maximizing profits is the main point of running a business. If you’re running a warehouse, this will probably be your main goal, too. Competition is plentiful, and you’re always on the lookout for a way to get ahead. But how do you make bank without harming productivity or the quality of your work? It’s as difficult as it sounds. But, with a well-planned strategy, you too can reduce expenses in your workplace.

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The “Rights” and “Mores” of Supply Chain Execution

Talking Logistics

Whether you’re talking about the Amazon Effect and the rapid growth of e-commerce, the changing global trade management landscape, or what’s happening on the technology front, it’s clear that the rules for success in supply chain management are changing. What are these new rules for success? How should companies respond? What role is technology playing?

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The 4 Weakest Links in a Blockchain

Material Handling and Logistics

Though there are some benefits to using blockchain, supply chain professionals should remain skeptical surrounding the short-term potential.

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Current Applications of Blockchain Technology for Global Supply Chain

SIPMM Professional Publications

The initial idea of Blockchain was introduced in 1992, but only until 2008 the first real blockchain application on “Bitcoin” was conceptualized by a person (or group of people) known as Satoshi Nakamoto. Since then Bitcoin and other spinoff cryptocurrencies have been a hot topic. In recent years, people start to look for applying blockchain […].

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

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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Stay vigilant about fuel economy

Fleet Owner

Some estimates are that IMO 2020 could lead to prices of oil going up $10 to $20 a barrel which equates to a 25 to 50 cent increase in a gallon of diesel.

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CES Notebook: Autonomous demos; a focus on last mile

Fleet Owner

Autonomous demos come in all shapes and sizes during CES. For Continental, the demo didn’t involve a car – or even a human. Instead, a robot dog was the star of its show.

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2019 Top 5 Trends of Enterprise Labeling

Logistics Management

This year’s sixth annual Top 5 Trends in Enterprise Labeling report outlines significant shifts in labeling that are impacting businesses and global supply chains at an unprecedented level.

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Spot rates slump as truck capacity comes back strong

Fleet Owner

The number of available trucks on the spot truckload freight market jumped 77% during the week ending Jan. 12, well ahead of the 9% gain in available loads, said DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards.

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How to Build a Beneficial Shipping Strategy

GoShip Blog

In today’s society, people expect to get whatever they want, whenever they need it at the price they want. Shippers can benefit from creating a focused shipping strategy to reduce freight costs and increase profitability and efficiency. When it comes to small businesses, a shipping strategy is very important to keep customers happy and satisfied. Shipping costs can have a huge impact on the success of your business, and it is important to keep costs low to ensure the happiness and satisfaction o

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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

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Perfecting a final-mile approach

Fleet Owner

Multiple technology investments paying dividends for Central Freight Lines

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Impact of tax reform on logistics is solid but comes with questions over long-term impact

Logistics Management

A recent Logistics Management reader survey of more than 120 logistics and supply chain professionals had somewhat of a measured view of the impacts of tax reform, to date. Nearly 16% viewed it as positive, which, on the surface, appears low, but only 6.6% viewed it as negative. It was the more ambivalent respondents that comprised the bulk of the survey’s respondents, with 35.2% saying it has had no impact, and 42.6% saying they are unsure.

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Contract Logistics: What’s the Outlook for 2019?

Now, That's Logistics

A unique merger of traditional logistics services with supply chain management, contract logistics provides a full portfolio of services for companies that would rather focus on what they do best. . By merging traditional logistics services with supply chain management processes, contract logistics takes a holistic approach that includes production, fulfillment, aftermarket services, e-commerce logistics, value-added services, and everything in between.

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UPS is in line to sue EU over failed attempt to acquire TNT Express following court ruling

Logistics Management

Earlier this week, Atlanta-based transportation and logistics bellwether UPS received some potentially good news when the European Court of Justice said that a previous decision by anti-trust regulators in 2013 to prevent UPS’s intended acquisition of TNT Express NV, a provider of mail and courier services and the fourth largest global parcel operator, is to be annulled, according to media reports.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

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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Wheel Handler for Large Tires

Material Handling and Logistics

The new 6500 Series Wheel Handler from LiftWise is designed for any operation that needs a safe method for transporting and changing large tires.

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Oregon Rep. Blumenauer makes move for permanent short-line railroad tax credit

Logistics Management

Last week, Rep. Earl Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) made another push, in the form of new legislation, to make a short-line railroad tax credit permanent.

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Logistics marketing: Everything you need to know

LoGo

The logistics segment is full of opportunities and, of course, competition. Freight forwarders, customs brokers, shipping companies and all the other businesses operating in this field need to build strategies to stand out from competition and accomplish positive results. Did you know investing in logistics marketing is one of the most effective ways to do […].

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Your Role in the Digitally Dominated Future

Blue Grace Logistics

In 2018, the world is more connected than it has ever been before. With the advent and popularization of smartphones, we are able to instantaneously make connections all over the world in ways unimaginable just 20 years ago, before we knew the names Facebook, Twitter, and Amazon. Today, these platforms not only heighten our social connections, but also our trade connections.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

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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California’s 2018 Legislative Sessions Added to Employer Burdens

Material Handling and Logistics

State takes the lead on issues likely to resurface in other parts of the country.

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Above the clouds

World Food Programme Logistics

How drones can support early warning systems in Bolivia A bird’s eye view of a drone mapping Rosapata, Bolivia?—?from high above. Photo: WFP / Adam Marlatt From snow-capped peaks to lush rain forests, Bolivia’s diverse geography is breath-taking, but its vast and rugged terrain also poses challenges as authorities prepare for and respond to emergencies.

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Fire stricken?? ship being towed to Far East

Automotive Logistics

Details remain scant on the condition of the Sincerity Ace car carrier following a fatal fire onboard the vessel that led to its abandonment in the Pacific Ocean north of Hawaii at the beginning of January. According to vessel owner Shoei Kisen Kaisha, the car carrier is now being towed to an as-yet-to-be determined location in the Far East by the salvage tug Koyo Maru.

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WMS Specialist Predicts Top Fulfilment Trends for 2019

Logistics Business Magazine

Warehouse management solution specialist, Snapfulfil, has published its top trends to look out for in warehouse management and fulfilment for 2019. According to Snapfulfil Managing Director, Tony Dobson, demand for fast and flexible delivery options, coupled with the growth of artificial intelligence and big data will continue to drive change in the industry.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

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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Mexican car industry calls for action on fuel shortage

Automotive Logistics

Mexico’s new federal government has launched a radical strategy to combat the country’s long-term problem of fuel theft. However, this has led to fuel shortages in central regions, which have closed gas stations, and is now threatening the transport and logistics supporting the automotive sector. States including Hidalgo, Jalisco, Michoacan, Guanajuato and Queretaro have all reported gas shortages.

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Thank You From All of Us At Radius

Radius Logistics

Ralph Waldo Emerson said, By these terms, this past holiday season at Radius has proven to be a great success. This year we were able to direct our efforts toward three local projects, the “Blessings in a Bag” Toiletry Campaign, the Covenant House Triple Match Campaign, and our Client Christmas eCards. What began as a simple idea to collect extra hotel toiletries from staff, transformed into a client partnership resulting in an abundance of donations for the Surrey Gateway Shelter.

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BMW Regensburg named as ‘manufacturing lighthouse’

Automotive Logistics

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has named BMW’s Regensburg car assembly plant as a “manufacturing lighthouse” of the so-called fourth industrial revolution, thanks to the factory’s innovations in logistics. The plant, in south-eastern Germany, is one of just seven worldwide awarded the honour this year for successful implementation of industry 4.0 technologies in ways that have had a financial and operational impact.

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Cimcorp’s MultiPick Adds the Cream for NZ Milk Producer

Logistics Business Magazine

Cimcorp is to install its MultiPick materials handling solution for Synlait Milk at its new liquid milk production facility in Dunsandel, New Zealand. As part of a project with food packaging and processing integrator Tetra Pak, the solution will fully automate Synlait’s order picking process, optimizing material flow and throughput from production to dispatch.

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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

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Iran, Iraq Discuss Regional Issues

247 Customs Broker

Zarif, who is on a visit in Baghdad, has met with the country’s President Barham Salih on Monday evening and talked about the most important bilateral, regional and international issues. Referring to his meetings with high-ranking officials and Iraqi political, social and economic figures, Zarif evaluated the talks constructive saying that these talks initiated a new chapter in promoting and strengthening cooperation between the two brotherly and neighboring nations and countries.

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Dashboard Offers Forklift Drivers Real-Time Truck Battery Status

Logistics Business Magazine

EnerSys has introduced the new Truck iQ smart battery dashboard to give materials handling vehicle drivers real-time visibility of their truck’s battery status. Orjan Eriksson, Commercial Application Manager Monitoring & Solutions at EnerSys EMEA commented that: “This enables drivers to optimise their battery’s utilisation and power management, while avoiding the risk of damage or productivity loss due to incorrect usage.”.

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Demystifying Blockchain Technology and its Potential Capacity to Transform Global Trade

247 Customs Broker

Can Blockchain Revolutionize International Trade? The publication entitled “ Can Blockchain revolutionize international trade? ” explores how the technology could enhance areas related to the World Trade Organization’s work and examines challenges that will have to be tackled to unlock the technology’s potential. The publication introduces Blockchain technology with a basic explanation of how, as a tamper-proof, decentralized record of transactions, it allows participants to collaborate an