Thu.Sep 13, 2018

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Engagement Versus Strategy in Business

Apparel Logistics

Traditionally, company heads have devised business strategies to improve their organizations' bottom lines. However, chief executive officers (CEOs) and human resource departments are increasingly aware that the old business models may have limitations. Prioritizing employee engagement over traditional strategies has proven an effective way to boost profits.

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6 Reasons Why We Must Appreciate Truck Drivers All Year

Blue Grace Logistics

Every year, from September 9th to 15th, we celebrate Truck Driver Appreciation week to thank the 3 million plus professional truck drivers in the country for their tireless service to the nation and all of its people. While as an industry we have earmarked a specific week in the year to acknowledge the great work these professionals do for us, appreciation for their work should not be limited to seven days in a year.

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Best Practices to Improve Your Truckload Service and Price

Logistics Viewpoints

While shippers face the difficult market conditions of tight capacity and increased consumer demands, they are also being challenged to find transportation cost savings and improve customer satisfaction. As shippers compete for capacity, many are asking what they could be doing to secure the best truckload performance and rates. Why do some shippers receive better service, and which best practices can others learn from them?

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Consumers Are Changing E-Commerce Preferences

Material Handling and Logistics

Two years ago, customers wanted quality packaging and fast delivery, but now a "brand’s opportunity to reach, retain and extend customers’ lifetime value lies in giving them what they want, how and when they want it.

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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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What Your Voice Picking System Really Wants To Tell You

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

When was the last time you got lost? If you’re like most of us, you probably can’t remember, because systems like Siri do most of our navigational decision-making for us. Today, many fulfillment centers use their own version of Siri to navigate the complexities of their order processing, and in this week’s blog we’d like to introduce you to ours.

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ELD problems continue across country

Fleet Owner

The trucking industry continues to struggle with electronic logging device (ELD) adoption nearly a half year after hard enforcement began. But it's not just because of drivers.

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UPS unveils plan to boost margins on B2C deliveries

DC Velocity

`Transformation' program to focus mostly on U.S.; company seeks more delivery consolidations to increase operating leverage.

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Technology helps fleets prepare and weather hurricanes

Fleet Owner

Apps such as WEX Connect can help stop fuel price-gouging, keep fleets safer and direct emergency responders to where they need to be after the storm.

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Seegrid adds latest self-driving vehicle for materials handling

DC Velocity

Vision guided tow tractor designed to interface with data analytics platform and fleet management software.

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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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Meet Volvo's 'radically different' electric self-driving tractor system, Vera

Fleet Owner

Volvo Trucks has unveiled an all-electric, fully autonomous tractor of sorts designed for specific applications to help address freight and driver challenges.

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E-Commerce Shipping Strategy Challenges to Consider for Perfect Implementation

GlobalTranz

The path to perfect implementation of a new e-commerce shipping strategy is not always clear, and it comes with several challenges that can undermine the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of e-commerce. Shippers need to understand these challenges, the characteristics of an e-commerce shipping strategy and a few best practices to overcome such issues.

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Let’s throw efficiency out the window

Fleet Owner

Maybe some academic professors can put their thinking caps on and tell us what logistical distribution system is best for fuel usage, air quality, customer time commitment.

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August volumes decline at Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach

Logistics Management

August volumes at the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and the Port of Long Beach (POLB) were both down, according data recently released by the ports.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

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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CVSA releases 2018 International Roadcheck results

Fleet Owner

This three-day enforcement event inspects commercial trucks and buses and their drivers on roadways.

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Amazon Building a Massive Last Mile Fleet

Bringg

Two months ago, we shared the news about Amazon launching Delivery Services Partners , a new initiative aimed at encouraging entrepreneurs to set up their own delivery business – offering leased vans, training and resources to those who want to drive for Amazon. According to CNBC , since the program was announced June 28, tens of thousands of people have applied to set up their delivery business as an Amazon franchisee.

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Ergonomic Casters & Accessories

Material Handling and Logistics

Hamilton Caster has introduced a lineup of ergonomic casters, wheels and related accessories.

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Truckload spot market activity declines for second straight month in August, reports DAT

Logistics Management

Spot market data issued this week by Portland, Oregon-based DAT, a subsidiary of Roper Technologies, pointed to a decline in spot market activity for the second month in a row in August.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.

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Importing from Asia: Selecting the Right Shipping Port

West Coast and California Logistics

Your company has made a cost-driven decision to manufacturer in Asia and import from Asia back into the U.S. The by-product of that decision is a much lengthier supply chain and cash cycle. Your job, in logistics, is to mitigate the negative impacts of your import supply chain by designing an efficient U.S. distribution strategy. And one of the first things you will need to decide is your destination port.

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YRC announces third quarter-to-date operating metrics

Logistics Management

For YRC Freight, its largest operating unit, tonnage per day fell roughly 3.8% in July on an annual basis, and tonnage per day in August, was down 3.1%.

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Class 8 truck orders keep breaking records

Fleet Owner

Six of the top 12 order months on record have happened in 2018.

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Cass and Broughton Capital data highlights another strong month for truckload and intermodal rates

Logistics Management

Pricing for both truckload and intermodal freight movements were again strong in August, according to data in the most recent editions of the Truckload Linehaul Index and Intermodal Index from Cass Information Systems and Broughton Capital.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

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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Etihad Cargo Launches ‘FreshForward’

Airfreight Logistics

Etihad Cargo recently announced the launch of FreshForward, growing its list of specialized products and affirming its support for the cold chain industry. Etihad Cargo says the new product ensures items such as fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, fish, meat and flowers move seamlessly across their global network until they reach their final destination.

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Material Handling & Logistics Conference: Day 2.

Logistics Management

Can we talk about robots? And, not just robots. Let’s add Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to the conversation, all of which have been on the menu at this year’s conference.

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Gebhardt Names Spain/Portugal Sales Partner in Southern Europe Expansion

Logistics Business Magazine

Gebhardt Intralogistics has named iGEM Solutions S.L. sales partner for the intralogistics market in Spain and Portugal. According to the agreement, iGEM Solutions will take over sales for new systems, expansions and modernisations, as well as retrofits. In addition, iGEM Solutions is now the primary supplier of Gebhardt products and spare parts, as well as for service and support of already-implemented intralogistics facilities in the region. “We have found a competent partner in iGEM Sol

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YRC announces third quarter-to-date operating metrics

247 Customs Broker

Less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services provider YRC Worldwide , which collectively is the sixth-largest trucking concern in the nation, announced third quarter up-to-date operating metrics this week. For YRC Freight , its largest operating unit, tonnage per day fell roughly 3.8% in July on an annual basis, and tonnage per day in August, was down 3.1%.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

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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Highest-Ever Employee Numbers for International 3PL Dachser

Logistics Business Magazine

Logistics provider Dachser says it now has more employees than at any other point in its history: some 30,500 people around the world are employed by the family company based in Kempten in Allgäu, Germany; that same country is home to 16,246 of those employees. In addition, this year 732 young people have chosen to train or study with Dachser in Germany—the largest number ever.

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Truckload spot market activity declines for second straight month in August, reports DAT

247 Customs Broker

Spot market data issued this week by Portland, Oregon-based DAT , a subsidiary of Roper Technologies , pointed to a decline in spot market activity for the second month in a row in August. In its DAT North American Freight Index, which DAT describes as a monthly indicator of transportation trends, DAT explained that the August decline is due, in large part, to a decline in shipper demand for flatbed equipment, and, to a lesser extent, a seasonal lull in searches for available dry van trailers, w

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Clark Europe Strengthens its Sales Network in Poland

Logistics Business Magazine

With the appointment of Bintech Sp. Zo.o. as Clark sales and service partner Clark Europe GmbH has expanded its dealer network in Poland. Bintech, based in Jelcz-Laskowice, will handle the sale and servicing of Clark industrial trucks in the Dolno?l?skie and Opolskie region in southwestern Poland. At the contract signing on June 26, 2018 in Duisburg, Rolf Eiten, President & CEO of Clark Europe GmbH, said: “We are delighted with the partnership with Bintech, which has many years of expe