DC Velocity

JULY 16, 2018

Trucking in trouble? Authors of the latest "State of Logistics Report" beg to differ.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 16, 2018

Companies need to come clean and eliminate common supply chain offenses to deliver the greatest value to their customers. Over the last decade, the expectation and focus on completing “perfect orders” has increased in the supply chain industry. From the product to its condition and even documentation, the demand for excellence involving all parts of the process has intensified.

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Fleet Owner

JULY 16, 2018

Research suggests that meditation may reduce blood pressure, symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety, depression, insomnia and other maladies. It is safe and has no side effects. It's also free.

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DC Velocity

JULY 16, 2018

Dealership President Steve Raymond, a grandson of Raymond Corp. founder, will retire after 31 years, firms say.

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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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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 16, 2018

“As eCommerce changes the landscape, demand for industrial property remains strong; however, developments in trade policy could impact the industry,” said CBRE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 16, 2018

Mike Reid, the Chief Operating Officer at Embark Trucks, said that “Anyone employed as a driver today will be able to retire as a driver.” What makes that statement surprising is that Embark is a leading developer of autonomous trucks. One might think that the goal of an autonomous truck company is to render drivers superfluous. The post No Driver Working Today Will Need to Change Careers Because of Autonomous Trucks appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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DC Velocity

JULY 16, 2018

Of truckload rate cycles, that is. The pick-up in demand has done what many feared it would do.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 16, 2018

If supply chain and logistics executives were granted one wish to make their work lives easier and more productive, most of them would probably say, “I wish I had end-to-end supply chain visibility.” It’s been an unfulfilled goal for many companies for many years, but while significant challenges still remain, advancements in technology are helping companies move closer to achieving this goal.

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Fleet Owner

JULY 16, 2018

Rates for spot market transactions matched longer-term contract rates for dry van equipment, while spot refrigerated (“reefer”) and flatbed rates exceeded contract rates as a national average.

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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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Talking Logistics

JULY 16, 2018

Michael Falls, Senior Manager at enVista , discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: What are you hearing from your clients regarding the current transportation market? What questions are you getting from them? Besides renegotiating contracts, what else can shippers do to continuously optimize their freight spend?

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Fleet Owner

JULY 16, 2018

Konexial donated truck driving simulators along with its My20 electronic logging devices (ELDs) and GoLoad dynamic load matching technology platform for students to learn and understand the complexities of fleet management.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 16, 2018

VARGO has updated its COFE warehouse execution system software and COFE View, its business intelligence and reporting and management platform to increase efficiency and responsiveness.

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Fleet Owner

JULY 16, 2018

When problems arise, an agile organization has employees empowered to solve the problems without going through layers of management or lots of paperwork.

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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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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 16, 2018

The new SPINDASYN SEZ electric cylinder from AMK Automation is a ready-to-install linear drive motor system in which the rotor is pressed directly onto the screw.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 16, 2018

Although using blockchain in supply chain and logistics is an exciting prospect, the technology lacks the maturity necessary to enable global deployment today. Such limitation can be discouraging, but it serves as a beacon of hope for a better future in supply chain management. To unlock the true value of using blockchain in supply chain and logistics management, shippers should consider its existing hurdles and possible challenges as the technology matures.

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Fleet Owner

JULY 16, 2018

Combined, the two Canadian operations operate nearly 750 tractors and trailers. Kelsey Trail will become a division of Big Freight.

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Logistics Management

JULY 16, 2018

With global shippers looking to get in front of the beginning phase of recently implemented tariffs, United States-bound waterborne shipments saw gains in June, according to data recently released by global trade intelligence firm Panjiva. June shipments, at 1,025,643, were up 6.5% annually. This represents another month of growth, with the exception of a 0.2% decline in March, which was the first one going back to a 7.7% annual drop-off in February 2017.

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Fleet Owner

JULY 16, 2018

The Bendix ADB22X has been standard on the T680 steer axles since 2013, and now the company extended the equipment to all axles.

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Logistics Management

JULY 16, 2018

Given the strong economic outlook at the moment, it stands to reason that there have been various subsequent takeaways. One key one was highlighted in a report recently issued by commercial real estate firm CBRE, whose main thesis was that for the year ending March 31, global prime logistics rents saw gains, due, in large part, to the improving global economy, as well as increased demand for goods bought both at physical store locations and online.

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3PL Insights

JULY 16, 2018

For anyone who isn’t native to Detroit, it may be surprising to find out that our closest border crossing to Canada is actually south of the state’s lines. On this border lies the Ambassador Bridge, which is a large suspension bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. Over this bridge travels a quarter of all US-Canada trade. The Ambassador Bridge has a huge economic benefit to both Michigan and Canada, in its location at the American/Canadian border.

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Logistics Management

JULY 16, 2018

Commerce reported that June retail sales, at $506.8 billion, were up 0.5% annually and were ahead of May’s revised $504.3 billion. NRF reported that June retail sales, which exclude sales from automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants, were up 0.07% annually on a seasonally-adjusted basis, coming off of a strong May, with sales up 4.2% annually on an unadjusted basis.

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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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Logistics Manager

JULY 16, 2018

Following on from our story in April, we can now confirm CMA CGM has received all the approvals for their investment in the CEVA Group. The French container transportation and shipping company, CMA CGM has been given all regulatory approvals required pertaining to their investment in leading asset-light third-party logistics provider CEVA Logistics.

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Logistics Management

JULY 16, 2018

Oakland handled the equivalent of 87,207 20-foot import containers in June. That beat the previous monthly record of 84,835 containers set last July.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 16, 2018

Eighty-six percent of the A&D companies queried in the Accenture research say they expect to integrate blockchain into their corporate systems within three years. As part of an annual effort, Accenture surveyed 30 A&D companies, encompassing original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) as well as tier 1 and 2 suppliers. They were part of a larger report, Accenture Technology Vision 2018 , which covered 18 industries.

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Airfreight Logistics

JULY 16, 2018

Swiss-based global transport and Logistics Company Kuehne + Nagel have bolstered their pharma logistics services in South America with a soon to be open logistics hub in Santiago de Chile. The new dedicated warehousing solution will be a massive boost to the ever-growing demand of the pharma & healthcare industry in South America. This new addition to the Kuehne + Nagel global KN PharmaChain network will enhance their regional footprint by providing high-quality multi-modal logistics solutio

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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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PINC

JULY 16, 2018

Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine selected PINC for its annual list of exceptional supply chain projects.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 16, 2018

This year load securing specialists Reid Brothers UK are celebrating a major milestone in their history. Founded in 1868, the company have been providing customers with effective strapping and banding solutions for the past 150 years, a momentous occasion for this small business to reach. 150 years certainly proves a long and illustrious history. Founders Joseph Reid and William Hutchison established Reid Brothers in Glasgow back in 1868, where the business originally began trading as engineerin

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Automotive Logistics

JULY 16, 2018

Russia’s Ministry of Trade wants foreign OEMs to continue to comply with the industrial assembly agreements drawn up under Regulation 166. The regulation, which was amended in 2010, allowed foreign carmakers to import parts at preferential rates of customs duty. However, carmakers no longer have a reason to comply with the agreements since the Russian government cancelled the tax breaks on parts imports, with effect from the beginning of July.

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