Fleet Owner
JULY 6, 2018
Ram Trucks detailed changes for its 2019 commercial lineup, including a bolder look for its ProMaster and ProMaster City vans and a "Classic" designation for current body style 1500 pickups, which will be sold alongside the newly arriving, redesigned
DC Velocity
JULY 6, 2018
Author, academic and consultant has played key role in shifting industry's value proposition.
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Logistics Management
JULY 6, 2018
Focused on low upfront costs, quick deployment models and less need for internal IT support, companies are turning to the Cloud to manage their end-to-end supply chains.
DC Velocity
JULY 6, 2018
Deal valued at $83 million buys Covenant additional share in hot category.
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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?
Fleet Owner
JULY 6, 2018
FTR reports preliminary North American Class 8 orders for June at 41,800 units, making it the highest June ever recorded, at 140% above a year ago.
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Fleet Owner
JULY 6, 2018
I’m amazed at what I am learning about business and transportation by observing my 14-month-old grandson. I’ve watched him learn to identify faces and all sorts of objects using his vision.
Logistics Management
JULY 6, 2018
At a time when trade Pacific Rim trade relations remain tenuous at best, the Port of Oakland recently made a significant overture to Japan for strengthening its business relationship.
Fleet Owner
JULY 6, 2018
Urgency to move freight before the end of Q2 and ahead of the Fourth of July holiday helped propel the national average spot van rate to $2.
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 6, 2018
Groupe Legris Industries’ Savoye Division, a provider of comprehensive intralogistics solutions incorporating both software and robotics, is set to be acquired by the Noblelift industrial investment fund, which was set up by Noblelift Intelligent Equipment Co. Ltd (Noblelift) and two other investors. The move will boost Savoye’s growth by expanding its access to global intralogistics markets—especially by giving it a presence in China, now on track to become the world’s largest market.
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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.
Fleet Owner
JULY 6, 2018
Video safety systems continue to be among the fastest growing technologies across the trucking industry.
Automotive Logistics
JULY 6, 2018
Now in its 15th year, BMW’s joint venture with Brilliance China Automotive – BMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA) – is adopting a more multimodal approach to its outbound vehicle logistics in the country, and there are a number of reasons for that, according to the company’s vice-president of logistics and strategy, Franz Decker. One reason is the enforcement of China’s new regulation on semi-trailer equipment used to haul vehicles.
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 6, 2018
Speaking at this week’s United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) Annual Awards Lunch, Peter Ward – UKWA’s CEO, warned that global political and economic uncertainty allied to societal shifts and changing consumer behaviour is creating “a perfect storm that is driving an unprecedented pace of change within the logistics sector.”. However, he added, the future offers tremendous opportunities for those companies capable of adapting their working practices to the needs of the modern commercial
Ottawa Logistics
JULY 6, 2018
As the owner or manager of a business that ships goods to customers, you are likely aware of the pivotal role that dependable delivery services play in your operations. Selecting an efficient final mile delivery provider can be the difference between highly satisfied repeat customers and customers who abandon your business after a single botched or delayed delivery.
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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
Automotive Logistics
JULY 6, 2018
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has warned its plans to invest £80 billion ($105 billion) over the next five years in the UK are in jeopardy, due to continuing uncertainty over the terms of the nation’s exit from the EU. Brexit could erode more than £1.2 billion from JLR’s bottom line each year, said Ralf Speth (pictured), CEO of Britain’s largest vehicle manufacturer, calling on the UK government to provide more certainty over Brexit as a matter of urgency.
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 6, 2018
Transport logistics business Transdek UK has celebrated its recent Queen’s Award win in an official presentation ceremony at their HQ in Harworth, Doncaster. The ceremony was attended by two Lord-Lieutenants from South Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire, who act as HM The Queen’s representative in official Queen’s Award ceremonies. During the ceremony, Transdek CEO Mark Adams received a crystal rose bowl bearing the Queen’s Award emblem.
Material Handling and Logistics
JULY 6, 2018
Retailers have already made the buying decisions for what will be on the store shelves in the fall for Christmas holidays and if items aren’t imported before any possible tariffs go into effect, it will lead to “higher prices, a cut into consumer spending and a cut into consumer confidence," said the National Retail Federation. It may only be July, but Christmas is fast-approaching for U.S. retailers -- and the threat of an escalating trade war with China has industries that have so far been spa
Talking Logistics
JULY 6, 2018
It’s been a long hot week here in Boston, and even though we had the 4th of July holiday tucked in the middle, I still feel like I need another break. The forecast calls for thunderstorms this morning and afternoon, which should bring down the temperatures a bit — and hopefully raise my energy level and brighten my mood too. In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Trump launches opening salvo in US trade war as tariffs kick in.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 6, 2018
The past few weeks have seen a dizzying series of actions by President Trump against what he considers to be unfair treatment against the U.S. by China, Canada, Mexico and Europe. His statements have, of course, been met by threats of retaliation by those valued trading partners. With billions of dollars’ worth of international goods at stake, is the U.S. about to launch a full-scale trade war?
Logistics Management
JULY 6, 2018
Is allowing 18-to-20 year-olds to drive an 80,000-pound truck in interstate commerce the solution to the driver shortage? The Trump administration thinks so. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao, joined Sen. Deb Fischer, R- Neb., and Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., to announce that the Department of Transportation will launch a pilot program to permit 18-to-20 year-olds who possess the U.S. military equivalent of a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to operate large trucks in interstate commerce.
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