Fri.Jun 07, 2019

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How to Select a 3PL with Joe Lynch and Adam Robinson

The Logistics of Logistics

. Understand the 3PL Business Models – Asset based, Non-asset based, Asset light. Asset based 3PLs own physical assets like trucks, planes, warehouses, etc. Pros: Since they own their assets, these 3PLs are able to use their own equipment to service customers. Truck availability is not a problem. Cons: Asset based companies typically have a limited service area compared to non-asset based companies that broker shipments through partner carriers.

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Autonomous Boats Can Target and Latch Onto Each Other

Material Handling and Logistics

Fleet of “roboats” could collect garbage or self-assemble into floating structures in Amsterdam’s many canals.

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Class 8 Orders drop to smallest total in nearly 3 years

Fleet Owner

With few build slots left, 2019 Class 8 order pattern ‘pulled ahead by 3 months’ so May orders look like a typical August and make May 2019 the worst May in a decade.

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Transportation Workforce At Risk for Serious Health Concerns

Material Handling and Logistics

A new paper finds an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes for transportation workers:

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

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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This Week in Logistics News (June 1 – 7)

Logistics Viewpoints

After 32 victories and $2,462,216 in earnings, the run is finally over. Of course, I am talking about James Holzhauer’s Jeopardy win streak, which ended earlier this week, about $60,000 shy of Ken Jennings’s record of $2,522,700 in a 74-game winning streak in 2004. And while the big loss was not much of a surprise based on leaked information, many people thought he may have thrown the round, considering that he bet just $1,399 in […].

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Why Digital Transformation is for all Manufacturers

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Digital transformation is achievable for all manufacturers. A ‘DX’ strategy unlocks real value today and transforms your business for future success. The problems that digitalization solves strike at the very heart of manufacturer’s challenges today. What is real and what matters right now is how technology can solve immediate problems. Manufacturers are under competitive pressure to deliver […].

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‘Over the Road’ — Paul Marhoefer back with new track in Muscle Shoals, podcast coming in fall

Overdrive Online

Video: Scenes from another recording session with our own Overdrive Extra contributing writer and Moeller Trucking driver Paul Marhoefer. This particular session took place back at the Music Shoals Music studio of Donnie and Jan Gullett in Tuscumbia, Ala., for the theme of a new podcast coming this fall.

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The Cost of Doing Nothing

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Hear That Sound? (It’s Your $14,000 Paper Productivity Drain) According to LEAN experts, manufacturing and distribution organizations can experience a $14,000 loss of productivity per staff member per year due to the inefficiencies of paper-based filing systems. Here’s a quick primer on the price tag of a paper-based system, based on a number of independent […].

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Retail Warehouse Automation Is Finally Top-Priority

GlobalTranz

Omnichannel retail is the new “Gold Standard” for the industry. On the surface, an omnichannel approach gives consumers the ability to blend their online and physical experience into one. For supply chains, the impact of omnichannel is more significant. Supply chain technology requires integration for omnichannel success, and the entire system relies on data.

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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

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U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes see annual declines in May, reports AAR

Logistics Management

Rail carloads, at 1,291,671, were down 2.1%, or 28,065 carloads, annually, and intermodal containers and trailers, at 1,315,684, were down 5.9%, or 82,521 units, in May.

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Page not found | Supply Chain Dive

247 Customs Broker

Get Supply Chain Dive in your inbox The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines Email: Select Newsletter: Supply Chain Dive Topics covered: logistics, freight,… The post Page not found | Supply Chain Dive appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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USC Marshall Global Supply Chain Excellence Summit puts ports in the spotlight

Logistics Management

When the 2019 USC Marshall Global Supply Chain Excellence Summit convenes this August, prominent executives from both San Pedro Bay ports will be the featured keynoters.

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Seven Common Pick-and-Pack Errors — and How to Fix Them

Supply Chain Brain

A mispick often isn’t discovered until an inventory count is wrong, or the customer sends the order back.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Geek+ Recognised in Influential Industry Ranking List

Logistics Business Magazine

Respected advisory institution, the Robotics Business Review has named Geek+ Robotics in its annual Top 50 list.The China-founded logistics and supply chain specialist, which is expanding into Europe, has been granted the award for its fast-growing market share and comprehensive intelligent supply chain solutions. The RBR50 list includes the world’s 50 most influential robotics companies that Robotics Business Review believes are the most noteworthy.

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Belgium Launches Digital Customs Platform

247 Customs Broker

Belgium Launches Digital Customs Platform As a large European foreign trade hub, Belgium wants to significantly simplify the import and export of goods. The… The post Belgium Launches Digital Customs Platform appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Case Study: Smelling the Coffee with JCB’s Teletruk

Logistics Business Magazine

Freshways is the UK’s largest independent processing dairy and provides wholesalers, manufacturers and other businesses such as cafes, hotels, retailers and bakeries with milk and cream products together with a wide range of own-label and branded food including bread, yogurt, fruit juices, cheeses and eggs. The company produces and distributes some 6 million litres of milk per week from its processing facility in Acton, West London and operates additional retail distribution sites in Leeds, Manc

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Amazon reveals new drone design

247 Customs Broker

[og_img] Amazon has revealed its latest autonomous latest Prime Air drone design that can fly up to 15 miles and deliver packages under five pounds… The post Amazon reveals new drone design appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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Home Delivery Specialist Signs With Paragon Transport Planning

Logistics Business Magazine

ArrowXL, the UK’s leading two-person home delivery specialist, is partnering with Paragon to fully automate and streamline its distribution operation. The company has chosen an advanced transport planning solution from Paragon to better manage and enhance its extensive service offering, providing greater delivery choice and improved customer communications.

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Profits rise 6.6pc at Unipart

247 Customs Broker

Unipart Group increased total group profit by 6.6 per cent to £24.3 million last year despite a five per cent fall in revenue to £845.4m,… The post Profits rise 6.6pc at Unipart appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Johnston Logistics to become Dachser Ireland from September

Logistics Business Magazine

Two years ago, Dachser acquired a majority share in Irish logistics company Johnston Logistics Ltd. The process of fully integrating it into the Dachser network is now nearing completion with the rebranding and associated name change to Dachser Ireland Ltd. Dachser made the official announcement earlier this week at the transport logistic trade fair in Munich.

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48 pc rise for logistics mergers

247 Customs Broker

UK transaction volumes in the logistics and supply chain management industry rose 48 per cent in 2018 according to BDO’s latest Logistics & Supply Chain… The post 48 pc rise for logistics mergers appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability

How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.

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Logistics Software Maker Alpega Names New Group CEO

Logistics Business Magazine

Todd DeLaughter has been named the new Alpega group CEO, effective 1 June 2019. The incumbent CEOs Oswald Werle (inet) and Fabrice Maquignon (TS) will stay on board and continue to support the future Alpega growth strategy. The Alpega Group, founded in January 2018, is a leading global logistics software company offering. End-to-End solutions that cover all transportation needs, including Transport Management Systems (TMS) and Freight Exchanges.

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Less than two weeks to go until CiTTi

247 Customs Broker

[og_img] The City Transport & Traffic Innovation (CiTTi) Exhibition will take place on the 18 and 19 June at the MK Arena, Milton Keynes. The… The post Less than two weeks to go until CiTTi appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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American Airlines Cargo Announces New Summer Service to Germany

Airfreight Logistics

American Airlines is adding new destinations to its international network with additional widebody service to Germany for summer 2019. New routes include Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Munich, Germany (MUC) on a Boeing 787-800, beginning June 6. This seasonal route gives American a second widebody flight to Munich in addition to year-round Airbus A330-200 service to Munich from Charlotte (CLT) that launched in March.

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US to 'indefinitely' suspend Mexico tariffs

247 Customs Broker

Dive Brief: The U.S. and Mexico have reached a deal to avoid a 5% tariff on all Mexican imports that was set to take effect… The post US to 'indefinitely' suspend Mexico tariffs appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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What Your Order Management System Should Be Doing

To continue scaling your omnichannel business, you need to manage a lot of orders across a lot of different channels and marketplaces. Some brands do this by hand. Some try to force their ERP to manage it. Others rely on a complex system of cross-referencing the dashboards of their various channels. None of these is an effective or sustainable solution.

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AirBridgeCargo Airlines and Unilode Roll out World’s First Digitized Main Deck Containers

Airfreight Logistics

AirBridgeCargo Airlines and Unilode Aviation Solutions have deepened their long-standing Unit Load Device (ULD) management partnership with the rollout of the world’s first digitized main deck containers, which are co-branded dedicated AMA/AMD fire-resistant containers (FRC) equipped with a Transmitting Portable Electronic Device (TPED). The containers, which are manufactured by Nordisk Aviation Products, have been designed with the usage of the latest technology in fire barriers for aviation an

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Trend to watch: Flatbed, as rates in all segments make modest gains

247 Customs Broker

The national average flatbed load-to-truck ratio improved to end May at 13. That sounds good on its face, but keep in mind it was almost… The post Trend to watch: Flatbed, as rates in all segments make modest gains appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Belgium Launches Digital Customs Platform

Logistics Manager

As a large European foreign trade hub, Belgium wants to significantly simplify the import and export of goods. The new BE-GATE customs platform was developed for this purpose and officially launched on 6 June. The portal, which was specially designed for the growth market of e-commerce, serves to accelerate and increase the efficiency of customs clearance in the cross-border flow of goods.