Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 26, 2019

With 50% increase in attacks from 2018, the supply chain is very vulnerable to cyber-attacks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2019

It happens about as frequently as snow in San Diego, but this week there were two confirmed tornados that touched down on Cape Cod. Cape Cod is a magnet for summer vacationers from the Northeast and is familiar to others that have seen the movies Summer Catch and Jaws. It conjures up images of summer baseball, sandy beaches, and traffic jams. But this year’s tourist season included this out of character weather event.

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Fleet Owner

JULY 26, 2019

Propane’s chemical properties allow it to power an engine while reducing the emissions released into the atmosphere.

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NGT News

JULY 26, 2019

Brightmark Energy, a San Francisco-based waste and energy development company, has purchased an anaerobic digester northwest of Madison, Wis., that will convert 90,000 gallons/day of dairy waste from three local farms into biogas and other products. After the planned installation of gas upgrading equipment is completed, the project is expected to produce enough renewable natural […].

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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.

Transportation

Fleet Owner

JULY 26, 2019

The Modernize the Truck Fleet (MTF) coalition, joined by the road builders, trucking, logistics and manufacturing industries, have sent a letter to congressional leaders urging repeal of the outdated federal excise tax (FET) levied on the sale o

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Commercial Carrier Journal

JULY 26, 2019

During its earnings call Wednesday, the Semi was mentioned only once, and that was to point out the company doesn't plan for its largest model to make up a significant part of its business.

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Fleet Owner

JULY 26, 2019

Ford has confirmed it will bring an all-electric F-150 to market. This will be in addition to the all-new F-150 Hybrid that goes on sale next year.

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Logistics Management

JULY 26, 2019

Total volume–at 4,559065-was down 3.8% annually, marking the second straight quarter of annual declines after a lengthy stretch of gains going back to the third quarter of 2016.

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Fleet Owner

JULY 26, 2019

It seems like infrastructure in the U.S. is plagued by the same sort of cost disease that afflicts the country’s education and health care.

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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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GlobalTranz

JULY 26, 2019

Inventory management mistakes constitute a significant cost contributor in today’s supply chains. According to Rod Daugherty of Manufacturing.net, the costliest problem is due in large part to poor inventory visibility and planning. More than 60 percent of wholesalers routinely keep more than one month of inventory on-hand, and since 77 percent of businesses lose sales.read More.

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Logistics Management

JULY 26, 2019

For May, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI jumped to 5.6, following a 1.9 reading in April, which was almost a full point below March’s 2.8, and marked the highest reading in more than two tears, going back to August 2016.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 26, 2019

Stop me, oh, stop meStop me if you think that you’ve heard this one before Those lyrics by The Smiths from their song (you guessed it) Stop Me If You Think You’ve Heard This One Before, popped into my head when I read the following headline this week: U.S. Truck Driver Shortage Is On Course. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 26, 2019).

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Truck News

JULY 26, 2019

Here we are at the end of this series. If you were to try and follow this process from beginning to end, I would suspect that the whole process would take six to 12 months.

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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.

Sourcing Strategies

Overdrive Online

JULY 26, 2019

An AOBRD, in many ways, is akin to an ELD -- tethered in some way to the truck's movement itself, so that, in motion, the record is not alterable. Most anymore accomplish that through an ECM link just like an ELD, and in some cases have much of the same functionality. 'Electronic logging software,' however.

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Fleet Owner

JULY 26, 2019

A personal interview with Transervice president Dennis M. Schneider.

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Logistics Management

JULY 26, 2019

Rail carloads––at 254,434––fell 4.2%, and intermodal units––at 271,576––fell 5.6%.

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Fleet Owner

JULY 26, 2019

Various platforms extol benefits in the modern driver-shortage era.

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World Food Programme Logistics

JULY 26, 2019

School meals for refugee students in and round refugee camps in Rwanda is keeping young children at school. Older refugee students in… Continue reading on World Food Programme Insight ».

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NGT News

JULY 26, 2019

As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prepares to roll back emission standards for light-duty cars and trucks, a consortium of automakers and California have agreed on a new voluntary framework that they say can serve as an alternative path forward for clean vehicle standards nationwide. Automakers that have agreed to the framework are Ford, […].

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Logistics Manager

JULY 26, 2019

The Port of Hamburg has announced the arrival of the hopper dredger “Scheldt River” which means the deepening and widening works of the river Elbe have officially kicked off. “This is very good news for our trading and shipping customers in the German and European hinterland and all our worldwide business partners,” said Axel Mattern, Joint CEO of Port of Hamburg Marketing.

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Paragon

JULY 26, 2019

The post The Ultimate Guide to the Benefits of Proof of Delivery Software appeared first on Paragon Routing.

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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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247 Customs Broker

JULY 26, 2019

Port of Hamburg Kicks Off Elbe River Dredging Project The Port of Hamburg has announced the arrival of the hopper dredger “Scheldt River”… The post Port of Hamburg Kicks Off Elbe River Dredging Project appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 26, 2019

The use of high-lift trucks is becoming increasingly popular, chiefly in truck-free zones or as an alternative to conventional counterbalance trucks. They have one other advantage: whereas appropriate training in theory and practice is needed to drive a fork-lift truck, pedestrian-operated trucks with a speed up to 6 km/hr can already be driven in many countries even without a forklift licence after only a brief company-specific instruction course.

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247 Customs Broker

JULY 26, 2019

[og_img] Eddie Stobart Logistics has got the go-ahead to build a £75 million national distribution centre next to its head office at Appleton Thorn in… The post Eddie Stobart gets go-ahead for £75m NDC appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Freightera

JULY 26, 2019

Freightera Included in the BIV’s list of Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies in BC. Great news from Freightera! We’ve been chosen for the Business in Vancouver’s annual list of companies in BC that have shown exceptional growth over the past five years. We’re honored to share our place on the list with top expanding businesses in BC, from tech and biotech companies, to financial firms.

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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

Inventory Reduction

247 Customs Broker

JULY 26, 2019

Spot truckload rates fell last week with reduced load availability and a rise in the number of truckers posting their own availability, said DAT Solutions,… The post Spot rates soften in the last week appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 26, 2019

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247 Customs Broker

JULY 26, 2019

Stop me, oh, stop meStop me if you think that you’ve heard this one before Those lyrics by The Smiths from their song (you guessed… The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 26, 2019) appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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