Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Do you need a transportation optimization solution? A surprising number of transportation and logistics executives would reply “No” to that question. “Our operations are not that complex,” they would say, or, “We ship mostly full truckload, so there is nothing to optimize.” However, if you ask these same executives, “Do you want to operate your. Read more TMS Optimization: Ask Good Questions.
Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Since transporting goods around the globe generates 8% of global CO2 emissions, new tools have been created to reduce emissions through procurement.
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Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Autonomous trucks will be technologically feasible for operation on the interstate in three years? Will they be on the road? The politics are difficult. There are trade-offs involving safety, jobs, and consumer prices. Even if the autonomous vehicle industry can make a valid argument that their trucks are statistically safer, will voters and politicians respond rationally to an accident with fatalities?
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Navistar ends the decade very differently than it began: with happy customers, fortified partnerships and a time-tested manufacturing plan.
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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.
Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Key components of the desktop computer will be manufactured in China and assembled in the United States.
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Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
As the supply chain continues to focus on key familiar themes, while other ones continue to emerge, there is a clear focus on things 3PLs need to provide for their shipper customers, including being expedient, cost-focused, and green. That was a clear theme in the 2020 23rd Annual Third-Party Logistics Study, which was released last week at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Edge Conference in Anaheim, Calif. by Infosys Consulting, Penn State University, and Penske Logi
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Coupled with the launch of its virtual coaching system, Azuga Coach, SafetyCam works to keep fleet drivers safe and insurance premiums down for companies.
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Among professional drivers and others in transportation, sleep-deprived workers rose 28% from 2010 to 2018.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
“Everybody’s got a plan ‘til they get punched in the mouth,” said the polemical pugilist Mike Tyson. That describes how we feel in the Innovation Team when an error comes through from the support teams. After recently finalizing our development roadmap and starting our first sprints for enhancements due in 2020 we certainly had a plan, but maintaining […].
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
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
U-Haul is now supplying propane for autogas vehicles and cylinders of all sizes at U-Haul Moving & Storage of Casper, the first U-Haul-owned store in Wyoming to offer propane. The store is located at 725 N. Bryan Stock Trl., and hours of operation are 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and Saturday; 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday; and […]. The post U-Haul Champions Alternative Fueling with New Propane Supply Location appeared first on NGT News.
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
New collaboration, integration, and conversational UI capabilities help supply chain professionals reduce complexity and improve operational intelligence. The announcement was made at San Francisco's Oracle OpenWorld.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Gov. Kate Brown, D-Ore., recently gathered with NW Natural and other renewable natural gas (RNG) stakeholders to ceremoniously sign a bill that will allow Oregon utilities to acquire RNG on behalf of their customers. NW Natural, a subsidiary of NW Natural Holding Co. and a natural gas service provider in Oregon and southwest Washington, worked […].
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Over the last few decades manufacturing has changed profoundly, in response to factors that include: the opening up of world markets, the economies of Cloud-based computing, and the global adoption of ERP and Industry 4.0 applications. With the strategic introduction of connected, digital technologies, manufacturers open themselves up to enormous rewards – but they also expose their companies […].
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.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., is making moves in support of reducing California’s transportation emissions. Newsom signed an executive order to leverage the state’s pension investment portfolio and assets to “advance California’s climate leadership.” The executive order directs multiple state agencies and departments to review and update overall operations, transportation investments, and use of the state’s […].
Truck News
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
As previously noted, the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is continuing the crash preventability demonstration program in which certain types of accidents can be designated “nonpreventable”. However, in announcing the move, the FMCSA expanded the program.
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
August saw another intensification of the trade conflict between the United States and China. Then, in mid-September, the attack on Saudi Arabian oil production facilities resulted in an oil price spike. Both are bad news for the global supply chain managers coming at a time when the world’s economic growth is already slowing, says IHS Markit.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Manufacturers, retailers and distributors looking to make better use of working capital have a number of creative options at their disposal. But many prefer simply to slow-pay their suppliers.
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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.
Shipping and Freight Resource
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
China opened up for global trade around 1980 and became an economic superpower in the 2000’s achieving some dramatic growth in the last 30 odd years. China has grown into one of the significant financial and economic muscles on the planet. Chinese goods have received a broad acceptance globally and many businesses are keen on importing goods from China.
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Firm says this year's holiday season retail sales could be up 4%-to-4.5% ahead of 2018's 3.1% annual gain.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) say they have reached a settlement with Hyundai for engines and construction equipment illegally imported and sold in the U.S. Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. and Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. have agreed to pay a $47 million civil penalty for violating Title […].
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
As the new Maritime Director for the Port of San Francisco, Andre Coleman is responsible for the strategic oversight and implementation of the cargo gateway's maritime portfolio.
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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.
GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
How often do you really think about final mile technology? The chances are good that the final mile is often an afterthought, but the likes of Amazon, Walmart, and Target are changing the narrative. As explained by Supply Chain 24/7, technological development has changed the way supply chains operate, and ongoing development will bridge the.read More.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
When Columbia Falls School District Six began school last month, it joined over 900 other school districts across the nation transporting students in propane autogas buses. The district, which serves Flathead County, Mont., purchased three Blue Bird Vision Propane buses after researching various alternative fuels, including electric and compressed natural gas.
Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
It’s now more difficult for organizers to isolate and target a fraction of a workforce.
MTS Logistics
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
The air taxi, the most practical version of the flying car sci-fi dream, could become a reality in the foreseeable future. The United Nations says that 55% of the world’s population lives in urban areas, a proportion that is expected to increase to 68% by 2050. As urban congestion continues to rise, so do the costs associated with it, including commuter time and costs for services.
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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
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
The City of Burlingame, Calif., has opened a new EVgo electric vehicle (EV) charging station in its Broadway Business District. The six high-powered public fast-chargers are located at 1133 Chula Vista Ave. The station features the first public fast-chargers in Burlingame, claims EVgo. “EVgo is committed to providing a convenient and reliable fast-charging experience for […].
World Food Programme Logistics
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
5 climate-driven disasters?—?and how WFP has prepared and responded in 2019 Crises are becoming more frequent and intense, and our capacity to anticipate, mitigate and respond more sophisticated Climate change-related events threaten to push 100 million people into hunger and increase the risk of malnutrition in children. Photo: WFP/Alexis Masciarelli Hurricane Dorian— the most powerful cyclone ever to strike the Bahamas?
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Narrow Aisle Ltd has announced the introduction of new digital electric motor technology across its Flexi range of battery powered VNA warehouse reach trucks. With all drive, hydraulic and power-steering functions controlled digitally, the trucks in the Flexi ACiON battery power collection are described as a ‘tour de force’ in articulated lift truck technology.
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