UPS revives program offering 3PLs parcel delivery service at LTL rates
DC Velocity
MAY 11, 2018
Initiative aimed at filling void for LTL shippers with loads eligible for pallet breakdown and migration to parcel.
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Custom design and spec new Volvo Trucks with online configurator
Fleet Owner
MAY 11, 2018
New online tool allows potential buyers to create more than 4,000 custom versions of new Volvo trucks that can be delivered to local dealers for purchase.
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ABF Teamsters ratify 63-month pact; several supplements get rejected
DC Velocity
MAY 11, 2018
Agreement calls for wage increases, return of week's vacation; pension issue remains somewhat murky.
Increasing driver pay: An incentive or reward?
Fleet Owner
MAY 11, 2018
Pay increases are a recent trend in an industry struggling to supply a rising demand, but it may not address the heart of the issue.
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.
XPO puts "differently abled" employees to work
DC Velocity
MAY 11, 2018
Transport and logistics giant launches pilot program in Pennsylvania.
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Battery academy set to open this fall
DC Velocity
MAY 11, 2018
Power systems specialist launches training school.
This Week in Logistics News (May 5 – 11)
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 11, 2018
I spent the beginning of this week in Orlando, attending the JDA Focus conference. This is one of the busy times in the life of an analyst, as we head into conference season. And for me, conference season means lots of trips to Florida. In fact, my travel earlier this week was the first of three consecutive trips to Florida. Next week, I will be speaking on a panel on warehouse and fulfillment automation at […].
USPS says higher labor, freight expenses cut into parcel margins in fiscal second quarter
DC Velocity
MAY 11, 2018
USPS paid more for parcel labor, truck shipping in quarter.
FTR: Trailer orders continue to outpace previous years
Fleet Owner
MAY 11, 2018
April 2018 trailer orders were still solid for the month, with a 10% increase compared to April 2017 and 21% higher than 2015.
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
WMS Selection: What Drives an Investment in a Warehouse Management System? 5 Considerations
GlobalTranz
MAY 11, 2018
The demand for seamlessness in omni-channel supply chains increases more as time progresses. Companies are looking for ways to stay competitive and meet the demands of their customers. In reality, this means keeping costs as low as possible and still offering more products across more devices and shopping options. Thus, the demand for warehouse management systems (WMS) has increased, but how do companies distinguish the best-of-breed WMS solutions?
TRAC Intermodal adds 700 new chassis to NY/NJ port
Fleet Owner
MAY 11, 2018
To support the continued cargo growth and demand for chassis in the NY/NJ Port, TRAC Intermodal is adding 700 new chassis to its Metro Pool.
USPS sees revenue gain but net losses remain intact in fiscal second quarter earnings
Logistics Management
MAY 11, 2018
At $17.5 billion, USPS revenue headed up $235 million, or 1.4%, compared to the fiscal second quarter of 2017, but it incurred a net loss of $1.3 billion for the quarter compared to a net loss of $562 million a year ago.
Kanban Logistics
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
MAY 11, 2018
In this post, I decided to write about a case I read, about a large manufacturer of safety products which wanted to reduce the costs and free up some space in the plant with better logistics. The company creates products for military vehicles, aircrafts etc. They approached Kanban Logistics, with a need to free up some floor space in its manufacturing plant.
Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability
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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.
AAR reports gains in U.S. carload and intermodal volumes for week ending May 5
Logistics Management
MAY 11, 2018
Rail carloads increased 6.4% to 265,653, and intermodal containers and trailers headed up 8.5% to 280,374.
Logistics behind the Internet
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
MAY 11, 2018
When we think about logistics, we always think about product flow. but what about information flow? Currently, smartphones with 4G and Wifi have managed that, when we think about the Internet, we see a Wireless network, like if it works with magic. But, of course, it isn’t. Maybe we could have this perception, just like in my last post the magic of cinema , but behind this are physical cables that allows us to use this service.
Women in Supply Chain, 2018: A Conversation With Suzanne Judy
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 11, 2018
Suzanne Judy is senior vice president of information technology with Freight Handlers, Inc. (FHI). She joins us on this episode to relate her story of success in two distinct areas normally reserved for men: logistics and I.T. She tells how she managed to combine the numbers-oriented mentality of I.T. with the people skills needed to engage both with customers and colleagues within her own company.
Rubber ducks, and how to see the positive side of a logistics disaster
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
MAY 11, 2018
Across the vast expanses of water making up more than two thirds of the planet, some 50,000 shipping vessels are bustling away, delivering the cargo that makes much of our world tick. Dwarfing cruiseliners in size, freight behemoths transport millions of containers hundreds of thousands of kilometers a day – some ships can carry 20,000 at a time – while 33 million exist in total.
How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces
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Arvato SCM Solutions Forms Fulfillment Partnership with ECOVACS Robotics
Logistics Manager
MAY 11, 2018
Arvato SCM Solutions have agreed on a new fulfillment partnership with German-based ECOVACS Robotics , one of the world’s leading home robotic appliances manufacturer. As part of this new agreement, Arvato will be responsible for the full scope of warehousing and distribution processes of ECOVACS robots and accessories throughout the EMEA region. Arvato has developed a new transport management system for this project which enables all inbound and outbound shipments to be managed and billed carri
ISM 2018: The digitization of procurement
Logistics Management
MAY 11, 2018
NextGen supply chain technologies were front and center at ISM.
Making sense from the noise for the future of logistics
Automotive Logistics
MAY 11, 2018
Convergence between the automotive and high-tech sectors isn’t a theory or prediction any more. Vehicles are as connected as smartphones, programmed with millions more lines of code than any computer, and increasingly powered by the same electric components and batteries – just on a much larger scale. Automotive executives and shareholders now fish in the same pond as tech venture capitalists, on the hunt for processing power, artificial intelligence and data analytics.
Intermodal Rotterdam
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 11, 2018
Intermodal Europe, staged by Informa, returns to the largest port again. Spanning all aspects of container shipping and traffic, as well as multimodality. The post Intermodal Rotterdam appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.
GEP Outlook Report 2024
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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.
Airbus opens €30m logistics centre for cabins – Logistics Manager
247 Customs Broker
MAY 11, 2018
Airbus has invested €30 million in a 36,000 sq m logistics centre in Toulouse to handle all the logistics activities for the “cabin” elements for the A350, XWB, A330 and A320 aircraft. The hub, named Airlog II, is located next to an existing facility, Airlog I, will replace a number of warehouses across southern France. It is expected to save half a million kilometres of transport.
ICT Logistiek Utrecht
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 11, 2018
ICT & Logistiek is staged very year, every other year combined with the Logistica materials handling show. Organised by Jaarbeurs, it is the best niche software and IT hardware exhibition in the supply chain sector. The post ICT Logistiek Utrecht appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.
Lead indicator for Global Trade
247 Customs Broker
MAY 11, 2018
DHL is using artificial intelligence for trade forecasting. This gives companies an additional source of information for their business decisions. The DHL Global Trade Barometer feels the pulse of global trade. The new index developed by DHL in cooperation with Accenture is based on the analysis of large volumes of logistics data using artificial intelligence.
Exchainge Frankfurt
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 11, 2018
Blockchain – Hype or Business Model, Culture & Mindsets for Digital Transformation, Big Data in the Supply Chain, Sustainable Business in Complex Supply Chains, Live Presentations of the Award Finalists, Presentation of the Supply Chain Management Award 2018 and much more. The high-class conference will be simultaneously translated into English.
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
ISM 2018: The digitization of procurement
247 Customs Broker
MAY 11, 2018
I had a chance to talk with Tony Uphoff , Thomas’s president and CEO, at Monday’s reception in Nashville at ISM 2018. While we both work in supply chain management today, we share a long background in consumer magazine publishing in New York. We both were witness to the disruption caused by digitization on long-standing, and once successful, business models in that world.
Hiab Joins the Dots in Waste Management and Recycling at IFAT 2018
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 11, 2018
On-road load handler Hiab, part of Cargotec, has over many years successfully served customers in the waste management and recycling industries with its equipment. In an industry where efficiency, reliability, safety, and sustainability are paramount, Hiab will show its comprehensive offering in connection to IFAT, the leading trade fair for environmental technologies.
Cuba's Mariel Port Preparing for Mega Ships
247 Customs Broker
MAY 11, 2018
Cuba’s new Mariel deepwater container terminal hopes to further its plan to become a regional shipping hub by completing dredging next year so it can receive mega-sized vessels, its general manager Charles Baker said on Thursday. The terminal in Mariel Bay, 45 kilometers (28 miles) west of Havana, is located in an industrial park where Cuba is seeking to attract foreign investors with tax and customs breaks, as part of its market reform plan to boost the anemic economy.
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