DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
Company warns of pension crisis that will require action; union wants to cap intermodal, purchased transportation expense, restore lost ground from 2013.
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
In an era of cutthroat competition and profit measured in pennies on the dollar, if a trucking company lasts ten years it’s worth celebrating. Only a handful of carriers operating today have ever logged 50 years in existence. Then there is Elizabeth, N.J.-based New England Motor Freight. NEMF, whose maroon colored trucks and trailers are ubiquitous in the Boston-New York-Washington “Acela Corridor,” hits the century mark this year as the company celebrates 100 years of operating during its year-
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DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
Museum installation featuring pallet-based sculptures illustrates the declining role of physical labor.
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
When given a choice between a room with a king or smaller beds, the answer is obvious for most: you choose the king for best comfort and space. That's exactly the kind of thinking that went into Peterbilt Motors Co.
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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.
DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
Handhelds connect to warehouse software platforms, firm says.
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Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
On Wednesday of this week, millions of people celebrated Valentine’s Day. And how better to show your love than by spending lots of money. Much like basically every holiday, Americans dug into their wallets to spend, spend, and spend some more. According to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey on Valentine’s Day, as 55 percent of Americans celebrate the holiday, the average consumer spent $143.56 on Valentine’s Day this year, an increase from last year’s […].
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
Located less than five miles from the World Trade Bridge, the 109,000 square-foot facility includes 6,400 square feet of office space, 51 dock doors, two ramps, and 114 trailer spaces.
Now, That's Logistics
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
O Ano Novo Chinês está aí. A sua Supply Chain está pronta para o Ano do Cão? É a época do ano em que as empresas em toda a China fecham, as fábricas param suas operações e a atividade nos polos de transporte do país entra em uma parada brusca. Conhecido como o Ano Novo Chinês, este famoso feriado nacional apresenta um conjunto único de desafios para importadores e exportadores.
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
Americas Commercial Transportation (ACT) Research announced that Funmi Ige-Wright has joined the firm as research director. “We are pleased to welcome Funmi to ACT Research,” said Kenny Vieth, president and senior analyst at ACT Research.
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
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
Sometimes it’s possible for a company to be both the biggest and the most innovative. Recently, Clarivate Analytics identified the most innovative organizations around the globe and we compared that against the IW 1000, which ranks the largest public manufacturers in the world, based on revenue. The innovative ranking was based on 4 criteria: Volume --All organizations with 100 or more patent families containing a granted patent are taken forward for assessment of three further factors.
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
PERC will host an interactive activity with prize giveaways for attendees in its booth that will help participants visualize the emissions reductions offered by propane autogas vehicles.
Now, That's Logistics
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
El Año Nuevo Chino está a la vuelta de la esquina. ¿Está lista su cadena de suministro para el año del perro? Es la época del año en que se cierran negocios en toda China, las fábricas cesa sus operaciones y la actividad en los centros de transporte del país se detiene. Conocido como el Año Nuevo Chino, esta venerada fiesta nacional presenta un conjunto único de desafíos para importadores y exportadores por igual.
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
A new survey finds 85% of consumers won’t do business with a company if they’re concerned about their data practices. Freight customers probably feel the same way.
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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.
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
The decision to move to a new warehouse management system (WMS) or add another system to your warehouse repertoire can save big bucks and improve operational efficiency. This complicated process can have a disastrous effect if it lacks structure, so use a WMS implementation checklist to maintain accountability and cover all your bases. [WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018.
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
While importing continues to grow across both small and enterprise companies, almost 50% of the 300,000-plus American businesses who import still use spreadsheets to manage their international supply chain.
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
Bestpass gives Idealease customers national toll coverage and manages toll transaction billing.
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
Time can be defined in many different ways. A year can be viewed as a long time for certain things, as can five years or an even decade. But you know what’s a really long time? 25 years i.e. a quarter century. Why is 25 years significant? Let me tie it to transportation infrastructure, specifically the Highway Trust Fund and its key funding mechanism, the federal gasoline tax, which has not been increased in, wait for it….25 years?
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Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
Refrigerated trailers in particular are in high demand, the firm noted.
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
January shipments, at 1,006,861, were up 7.7% annually compared to 934,447 in January 2017. Panjiva said this marks the fastest rate of growth in a month going back to April 2017, as well as outpacing the cumulative 4.1% growth rate for all of 2017, which it noted was a record year for U.S.-bound shipments in aggregate.
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
OEM now has a network of six authorized rebuilders in North America.
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
There are three primary models of Identity and Access Management (IAM) technology that CTOs, CSOs, and Supply Chain executives are using to enhance their trading partner communities. While each leverages IAM and the IoT as core components only an “Outside-in” approach truly connects people, systems and things reliably and securely across the supply chain.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
The ability to negotiate should be part of our nature. After all, deal making is as old as humanity itself. But the rules for a successful negotiation are anything but innate, especially in the age of globalization and technological upheaval. Nevertheless, businesses and individuals alike need to know how to get along. The goal should be that eagerly sought-for “win-win” result.
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
Carloads slipped 0.5% annually to 251,058, and intermodal containers and trailers, at 268,487, saw a 3.7% annual gain.
Airfreight Logistics
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
Emirates SkyCargo recently transported the first Emirati designed, engineered and built satellite named KhalifaSat. The satellite was built at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) in the United Arab Emirates. The satellite began its long journey onboard an Emirates SkyCargo Boeing 777 and was flown from Dubai to South Koreas Incheon International Airport.
Automotive Logistics
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
The division of German luxury car manufacturer Porsche dedicated to classic vehicles has started using 3D printers to produce rare parts that are only required in small quantities. With the Porsche Classic range consisting of around 52,000 parts, the potential for saving storage space and cost is huge, stated the OEM. “The components can be produced on demand if needed, thereby eliminating tool and storage costs,” it said.
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The LoadStar
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
3PLs are boosting their final-mile and ‘white glove’ services in Europe, as e-commerce makes greater inroads into traditional forwarding. This morning SEKO Logistics said it had doubled the size of its second-largest European operation to 80,000 sq ft, at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Logistics Park. The aim is to put its entire cross-border e-commerce, omni-channel and international transport and fulfilment solutions under one roof.
247 Customs Broker
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
Chinese e-tailer JD.com has raised $2.5 billion in new funding for its logistics unit JD Logistics. Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com, Inc., which calls itself the largest retailer in the country, has raised $2.5 billion in new funding for its logistics unit JD Logistics, according to a statement from the company. Investors in the funding round include Hillhouse Capital, Sequoia China, China Merchants Group, Tencent, China Life, China Development Bank Capital FOF, China Structural Reform Fun
The LoadStar
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
E-commerce expectations have crept into the B2B sector, with business customers believing they deserve the same level of service Amazon has made the “norm” for online consumers. Chief executive of Redwood Logistics Mark Yeager said although his company was not “heavily reliant” on retail, the impact seen in the B2C sector was “definitely” hitting his business.
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