Fleet Owner

JANUARY 17, 2018

Improving fuel economy is an ongoing process. Whether you start at 6, 7, 8, 9 MPG or even 10 MPG there is always room to find a way to get a bit more mileage out of a gallon of fuel.

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Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2018

De carros voadores a robôs que ensinam a codificar, veja aqui algumas das tecnologias mais atuais, gadgets e aplicativos que estrearam no evento de produtos eletrônicos do ano. Quando se trata de tecnologia inovadora, não existe nenhum lugar como a CES para fazer seus olhos brilharem e sua criança interna aparecer. Por mais de 50 anos, o evento de produtos eletrônicos atuou como uma etapa global para inserir no mercado a futura geração de tecnologias.

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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 17, 2018

About 91% of motor carriers operating 20 trucks or more use TMS today, up from 62% in 2005.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2018

Artificial Intelligence (AI) was certainly one of the most talked about technologies in the industry last year and there’s no doubt that it will continue to have an impact on supply chain and logistics processes in the months and years ahead. Where are we today with AI technology and its use in the industry? What have been the biggest lessons learned to date?

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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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 17, 2018

Earlier this week, I attended the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Big Show at the Jacob Javits Center in New York, NY. This marked the tenth straight year that I have attended the event as an analyst. Over the years, certain key themes have emerged, and many of those themes have remained in place each and every year. Namely, these themes and trends include omni-channel (or at the least the evolution from multi-channel to cross-channel to […].

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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 17, 2018

Loadsmart has hired Joao Bosco as its new chief technology officer. Bosco’s primary focus will be to further the platform’s AI capability.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2018

The joint venture with Adient Plc will market seats to airlines and leasing companies that are ordering new planes and retrofitting older ones. Fed up with delays that have plagued production of luxurious jetliner cabins, Boeing Co. is forming its own company with a major seat supplier to the auto industry. The joint venture with Adient Plc will be based near Frankfurt, Germany, along with a technology center and an initial production plant, the companies said in a statement Tuesday.

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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 17, 2018

Michelin conducted internal tests that compared braking distances among specific tires in new and worn conditions to reveal how safety performance changes over time.

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Loginext

JANUARY 17, 2018

Here we are in conversation with Mr. Alok Gautam, the Country Logistics Leader at Dow Chemicals. He is an industry veteran with more than two decades of experience in the Chemicals and Oil & Gas industry. He is celebrated as a change maker and a man of keen intellect driving transformations across the industry.

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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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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 17, 2018

Vehicle connectivity is “a bigger deal” especially among younger drivers, OEM says.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 17, 2018

Revolution is prevalent across the manufacturing lines. Manufacturers are looking for ways to explore new technologies, reinvent manufacturing strategy, enhance troubleshooting, bringing manufacturing closer to consumer and levy the power of intelligent tools to streamline operations and cut costs. However, manufacturers must also look beyond systems and software, uncovering how better processes and strategy can enhance operation through these additional trends. 1.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 17, 2018

Compared to the same week a year ago, diesel’s average is up 44.3 cents. What’s more, this week’s price is the highest in three years, going back to the week of January 12, 2015, when it came in at $3.053 per gallon.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2018

Subscription boxes are one of the hottest trends in e-commerce right now, and it’s not too late to jump on the bandwagon and make some money off of it. However, it’s a little more work than many other types of e-commerce when it comes to order fulfillment and shipping. Use these four tips to polish your delivery processes for a more successful subscription box business.

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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.

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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 17, 2018

Yet oil prices expected to be relatively stable through 2019, according to EIA.

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LandLink

JANUARY 17, 2018

Today's dynamic logistics environment demands an ever increasing supply chain efficiency sprouting new strategies, practices, and processes, all of which are designed to meet the requirements of the new digital economy. The " Amazon Effect " has been the major catalyst for the evolution of contemporary supply chain design. The Amazon effect is the ongoing evolution and disruption of the retail market, both online and in physical outlets, resulting from increased e-commerce.

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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 17, 2018

LAS VEGAS. Autonomous technology could be found just about everywhere at CES 2018.

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Logistics Manager

JANUARY 17, 2018

APM Terminals Poti and Poti New Terminals Consortium signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a USD 100 million dollar investment in a new bulk cargo terminal that can process 1.5 million tons of dry bulk cargo annually and generate new trade opportunities for customers in the Georgian transit corridor. The new terminal is expected to be built on APM Terminals Poti land and infrastructure and will entail the construction, development and operation of a new breakwater, dry bulk cargo terminal and

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Airfreight Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2018

The Airbus Foundation and Thai Airways International (THAI) recently delivered over 1,000 kits of backpacks and classroom stationery to 400 underprivileged children in Narathiwat Province. The ceremony took place at the Special Marine Unit, Chulabhorn Camp Tambon Khok Tien, Ampur Muang, Narathiwat Province and was attended by senior executives and representatives of THAI, the Royal Thai Navy and Airbus.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2018

Logistics data unifier and aggregator GateHouse Logistics A/S has announced that 2018 will see it develop a network of non-competing business partners in Europe and North America as part of its drive to make ghTrack the de-facto cloud service for secure data sharing and distribution in the supply chain. A number of business relationships with leading providers of supply chain management solutions and transport management solutions on both sides of the Atlantic will be announced in the coming wee

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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2018

Volkswagen Group China has revealed plans to begin shipping cars from the country to emerging markets, beginning with South-East Asia. A pilot shipment is being made to the Philippines this month. The announcement follows similar moves by other carmakers over the last year, as China shifts towards becoming a global vehicle exporter. VW has signed separate agreements with Chinese carmakers SAIC and FAW, its existing joint venture partners, to introduce high-quality models that Volkswagen says hav

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2018

With immediate effect, customers of UNION TANK Eckstein GmbH & Co. KG (UTA) can pay tolls in Croatia via OBU. Any charges due will be settled using the post-payment method via UTA. The OBU provides cover for around 90% of the toll network in Croatia. “Croatia is an important transit country for international freight transport,” says UTA CEO Volker Huber.

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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.

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Apparel Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2018

In the modern world, difference is celebrated. Businesses are learning to think of their customers not as a single consumer base but as a collection of individuals, each with his or her own tastes and preferences. Part of this shift has seen clothing retailers moving from offering the same apparel items in a variety of sizes to more personalized apparel.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2018

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Logistics Manager

JANUARY 17, 2018

A.P. Moller – Maersk and IBM today announced their intent to establish a joint venture to provide more efficient and secure methods for conducting global trade using blockchain technology. . The aim of the new company will be to offer a jointly developed global trade digitization platform built on open standards and designed for use by the entire global shipping ecosystem.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 17, 2018

The retail sector has been the biggest loser of jobs for the last two years in a row in the U.S., as thousands of stores closed as shoppers moved online. It remains one of the U.S.’s largest employers, providing 15.8m jobs, but the reordering of the retail landscape is having a profound impact on the nature of its workforce. Between November 2016 and November 2017, the sector fired 129,000 women (the largest loss for any industrial sector for either sex) while men gained 109,000 positions, accor

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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

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