Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 19, 2018
A look at the most dangerous occupations in the U.S., as measured by fatal work injury rate. One of the most common ways to measure the dangerousness of an occupation is by the total number of fatalities in a year. Going by that metric, truck drivers and material moving occupations are at the top of the list, with 1,388 fatal injuries in 2016, according to recent data compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
DC Velocity
MARCH 19, 2018
Visibility app launched in North America earlier this year, helping reduce empty miles and lower fuel waste, firm says.
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Fleet Owner
MARCH 19, 2018
I’ve been thinking about technology a lot lately. It’s hard not to when it seems like every day there is something in the news about telematics, autonomous trucks, electric trucks, the internet of things, blockchain. The list goes on and on.
DC Velocity
MARCH 19, 2018
Program in central London heralds 'beginning of the end' of reliance on internal combustion, company says.
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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
MARCH 19, 2018
More than half of shoppers in a recent survey believe technology is critical to improving the shopping experience.
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Fleet Owner
MARCH 19, 2018
If you were at TMC last week you saw a pretty cool looking truck in the Shell Lubricants booth. Christened the Starship Project, the truck is a joint initiative between Shell and AirFlow Truck Company.
DC Velocity
MARCH 19, 2018
IFS board of directors hires enterprise software leader to succeed Alastair Sorbie as chief executive officer.
Fleet Owner
MARCH 19, 2018
From accident reduction and exonerations to reduced insurance costs, safety leaders share why video was the right choice and the results to prove it. “Our risk was reduced by 85%.” “We experienced a 50% reduction in crashes.
DC Velocity
MARCH 19, 2018
The 62,000-square-foot facility in Auburn, Wash. will open in late spring.
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
Fleet Owner
MARCH 19, 2018
Southeastern Freight Lines announced Jon Don Ross has been promoted to vice president of logistics. Ross will spearhead efforts for Southeastern to develop new offerings and expand current services, the company stated.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 19, 2018
When it comes to Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), HighJump is one of the three biggest providers of best of breed solutions. Last week, HighJump held their annual user conference – Elevate – in Dallas. This is always a good chance to get caught up with one of the major players in the supply chain execution marketplace. HighJump was acquired by Körber (rhymes with Gerber) from private equity firm Accell-KKR, which had owned HighJump for the […].
Fleet Owner
MARCH 19, 2018
Annual conference highlights alternative fuel truck options from light- on up through heavy-duty vehicles.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 19, 2018
Urbanization raises a complex set of challenges from moving people around large and congested cities to making sure freight arrives on time. Cities should optimize traffic management and parking systems, improve mobility-as-a-service, and supervise infrastructure and existing asset management. Smart transportation continues to evolve and address these concerns as well as help ensuring the safety of the travelers.
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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.
Food Logistics
MARCH 19, 2018
Amazon is tracking how many shoppers return to their lineless grocery store, and so far they keep coming back.
Fleet Owner
MARCH 19, 2018
Kenworth announced its T680 on-highway flagship is now available for order for the first time with the combination of the Paccar MX-11 engine and the new Paccar automated transmission, which is designed for linehaul and regional haul applications up
Talking Logistics
MARCH 19, 2018
Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from Part 2 an Executive Brief series co-written by Adrian Gonzalez, President of Adelante SCM, and Mike Glodziak President & CEO of LEGACY Supply Chain Services. You can download the full brief at LEGACY’s website. The rules for success in e-commerce and omni-channel fulfillment are still being written, and they will likely be different tomorrow than today.
Logistics Management
MARCH 19, 2018
BTS said all five major transportation modes– truck, rail, pipeline, vessel and air –moved more U.S. freight with Canada and Mexico by value in 2017 compared to 2016. And it added that total value of cross-border freight carried on all modes rose 6.6 percent from 2016 to $1.2 trillion in current dollars.
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Logistics in War
MARCH 19, 2018
By David Beaumont. Logistics in War has contended with the topic of training, and the preparation of logisticians for a variety of operational and garrison possibilities. Readers have been the beneficiary of insights – but also asked poignant questions – in posts from several senior logisticians of the Australian Defence Force, including the Commander of Joint Logistics Command Major-General David Mulhall and his former deputy Air Commodore Hayden Marshall which focus on professional
Food Logistics
MARCH 19, 2018
Japan is now the United States' leading export market for beef.
Logistics Management
MARCH 19, 2018
FedEx has rolled out a new returns management offering that provides high-volume merchants and e-tailers with the “ability to quickly and easily improve their customer experience.
Fleet Owner
MARCH 19, 2018
OEM notes its “certified pre-owned” truck program is available in the U.S. and Canada.
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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.
Logistics Management
MARCH 19, 2018
Devine Intermodal is serving the booming city of Reno, Nevada, with help from the Port of Oakland
Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 19, 2018
Janam Technologies has launched the pocket-sized XT100 rugged touch computer.
Logistics Manager
MARCH 19, 2018
DSV recently announced they will be relocating two of their Mexico branches into brand new facilities with a keen focus being placed on increasing their cross-border trade. The new facilities located in Pharr and Laredo are only a few miles from the Mexican border and can travel to either facility in less than four hours. DSV Road President, David Peng spoke enthusiastically about the relocation, “The old facility in Laredo was over 40 years old and quite run down.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 19, 2018
The World Trade Organization’s latest release of its World Trade Outlook Indicator shows merchandise trade volume experiencing above-average growth in early 2018. “Strong results for air freight, container shipping and export orders in particular suggest that, while the trade recovery may moderate in due course, it will likely continue in the coming months and remain above trend,” the report says.
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
Logistics Manager
MARCH 19, 2018
Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD) has recently announced they are launching the first ever ‘on-demand’ warehouse in the Middle East. This newly opened KIZAD Logistics City offers a breakthrough pay-per-use model for warehousing services enabling prospective customers to negate a capital expenditure. The new hub is located within KIZAD in close proximity to one of the fastest growing port’s in the world, Khalifa Port.
Airfreight Logistics
MARCH 19, 2018
Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam is improving their trust and transparency throughout supply chain pertaining to flower shipment data being linked with Air Waybill numbers at the point of origin. This is just one part of their Smart Cargo Mainport Program (SCMP). The aim of the program is to enable Schiphol Airport to become the Smartest Airport in Europe through increased use of data sharing, with further initiatives including the Holland Flower Alliance Data Sharing Working Group who originally p
The LoadStar
MARCH 19, 2018
2M alliance partners Maersk Line and MSC will launch a revamped Asia-Europe and Asia-Mediterranean network in May that will see port calls reduced by 17. Maersk Line announced this morning it had taken the step of reducing the number of calls as a way of maintaining better schedule reliability. “Port congestion and weather conditions have, among other factors, traditionally impacted reliability on Asia-Europe services,” said Maersk. “Changes introduced by Maersk Line will address the
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