Thu.Oct 04, 2018

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TMS: Always Something New to Talk About

Talking Logistics

Author’s Note: The following is an excerpt from an article I wrote for CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly (2018 Special Issue) titled “ Always something new to talk about ” that highlights key trends and developments in the transportation management systems (TMS) market. After 19 years, what else can you say about transportation management systems that you haven’t already said?

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Buy Online, Deliver From Store: Turning Stores Into Agile Distribution Centers

Bringg

Speed, flexibility and convenience are today’s currency, now that one of the key decision points for shoppers is whether the retailer is able to deliver exactly where and when they want their package. At the same time, same-day delivery is becoming increasingly popular, partly due to Amazon raising the bar when it comes to fast deliveries. As a consequence, it has become extremely challenging for retailers to compete, especially when it comes to the dreaded last-mile.

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Will fleets turn to advanced safety tech for improvement?

Fleet Owner

There is one common theme running through all the credible truck safety data sources, and it's a troubling one.

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Study: operational costs of trucking climbed 6 percent in 2017

DC Velocity

Increase caused by rise in fuel prices, maintenance on more complex vehicles, higher driver wages, ATRI says.

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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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Progressive creates ELD-based insurance program

Fleet Owner

Smart Haul offers qualifying truckers a minimum savings of 3% on their initial commercial auto policy period for signing up and sharing their ELD driving data

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Progressive creates ELD-based insurance program

Fleet Owner

Smart Haul offers qualifying truckers a minimum savings of 3% on their initial commercial auto policy period for signing up and sharing their ELD driving data

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HighJump rolls out WCS as linchpin in the connected warehouse

DC Velocity

Software leverages Korber portfolio to offer solutions for handling IoT data in the automated DC, firm says.

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Inventory Management 101: Time to step up to the plate

Logistics Management

Carrying excess inventory comes at a high cost, but so too do stock-outs and lost customers. Here’s how inventory management software is helping shippers bridge the inventory gap and come out ahead.

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APICS launches supply chain professionals group

DC Velocity

Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) lands $5 million grant to help improve public health supply chains in Africa.

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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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Amazon Warehouse Workers Lose Bonuses, Stock Awards for Raises

Material Handling and Logistics

Warehouse workers were eligible in the past for monthly bonuses that could total hundreds of dollars per month as well as stock awards, but that will end to pay for the new pay hike.

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Automating the procurement process

Fleet Owner

Automating the back office operations not only eliminates paper and manual processes, but it also brings structure to the process and the people involved in your business.

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Logistics community steps up to support Hurricane Florence recovery

DC Velocity

ALAN, Norfolk Southern, and UPS announce charitable donations.

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DOT to no longer assume CMV driver is a human

Fleet Owner

Agency issues new guidance for automated vehicles; FMCSA to seek input on regulatory gaps

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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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project44 raises an additional $45 million in new financing round

Logistics Management

Earlier this week, Chicago-based project44, a technology services provider offering standardized, secure Web service API (application programming interfaces) integrations enabling 3PLs and shippers to connect with carriers in real time, announced it has completed a $45 million financing round, which was spearheaded by Sapphire Ventures.

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Spot van, reefer rates stabilize as load posts rise 2%

Fleet Owner

Last week’s van rate is 2 cents higher and the reefer rate is 3 cents higher compared to August averages. The flatbed rate is 8 cents lower compared to August.

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Truck Platooning: A Driving Force to Efficiency

Morai Logistics

Experts on transportation supply chain and logistics say that truck platooning may help drive efficiency in today’s demanding market. In a special feature this month, Forbes revealed 4 Forces Transforming Logistics, Supply Chain And Transportation Today. Aside from political and economic shifts, and the recently discussed peak in consumer demand, ‘frontline technology’ also made this list.

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The True Costs of Outsourced Maintenance & How to Compare Vendors

Fleet Owner

While all aspects of evaluating the costs of engaging a third-party maintenance provider are very important, at the end of the day this is a customer service priority and a third-party provider must go the extra mile for its clients.

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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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ATA data continues to highlight rising driver turnover

Logistics Management

Data issued by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) this week highlighted an overly consistent theme within a freight transportation and logistics sector that is amid many changing and moving part: driver turnover the ongoing driver shortage.

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Fewer die from most vehicle crashes, but not large trucks or in urban areas

Fleet Owner

Fatalities from crashes of various causes and for just about all vehicle types were down from 2016 to 2017, according to the latest data. Just about all, that is, except large trucks and urban area collisions.

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CSX and BNSF team up for intermodal service offering to kick off at end of October

Logistics Management

United States Class I railroad carriers BNSF and CSX this week announced they will collaborate on a direct-rail domestic and international container-only intermodal service running between Los Angeles and North Baltimore, Ohio, which is slated to kick off on October 29.

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Healthcare logistics: preventing stock shortages in European healthcare supply chains

Insight Into Action

Drug shortages are recognised as a global issue by the World Health Organisation (WHO) with research indicating that the problem has been increasingly affecting European countries. The duration of medicine shortages can range from a few days to several months, with acute and chronic medicine shortages potentially compromising patient outcomes. This, together with the expense and time burden of drug shortages, has led to medicine agencies expressing concerns about the long-term supply of drugs.

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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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Lift Truck End-of-life Management: Have a plan

Logistics Management

Planning for the inevitable will ensure low costs, high productivity and improved safety across your lift truck fleet.

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Buy Online, Deliver From Store: Turning Stores Into Agile Distribution Centers

Bringg

Speed, flexibility and convenience are today’s currency, now that one of the key decision points for shoppers is whether the retailer is able to deliver exactly where and when they want their package. At the same time, same-day delivery is becoming increasingly popular, partly due to Amazon raising the bar when it comes to fast deliveries. As a consequence, it has become extremely challenging for retailers to compete, especially when it comes to the dreaded last-mile.

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LM Viewpoint: Cure for the common capacity headache?

Logistics Management

The growing driver shortage, capacity imbalances, federal government regulations, meteoric e-commerce growth and overall robust economic conditions are all wreaking havoc on ground transportation costs and causing multiple pain points for nearly everyone moving freight domestically or internationally.

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KANE is Aggressively Expanding Space Within its Nationwide Shared Warehouse Network

Kane is Able

KANE Is Able recently expanded its shared distribution network in three key markets to support customer growth and new business expansion. In total, KANE added 630,000 sq. ft. of additional space in Allentown, PA, Atlanta, GA and California’s Inland Empire.

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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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8th Annual Rail/Intermodal Roundtable: Work in progress

Logistics Management

Volumes are strong and steady, service is improving, yet our panel of the nation’s foremost rail experts says that there’s still plenty of work to be done on the nation’s rails to help shippers fill what’s now a massive capacity need.

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Post-Expo Launch for Software Development Innovation

Logistics Business Magazine

Independent software vendor The Information Factory is launching the[i]platform; described as a plug & play approach to software development combining the unique features & flexibility of custom built solutions with the convenience and price advantage provided by off-the-shelf packages. The[i]platform is designed to support a broad range of requirements including; digitalisation, data analytics, automation, workflow and forecasting.

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An End-to-End View of the Retail Supply Chain

Logistics Management

As retail supply chains increase in complexity, companies must be prepared to react to unforeseen demands. Managing this level of complexity requires nothing less than end-to-end visibility. Join Quintiq's Robert Oliver for an in-depth look into these complexities and the keys to successfully managing today’s retail supply chain.