DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

When peak season rolled around each year, workers at Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe's DC struggled to keep up with orders. Automated equipment and robotic pickers have changed all that.

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Material Handling and Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

“Last mile distribution within dense U.S. cities requires the right location, the right space and the right price – and that calls for creativity in our industry,” says new JLL report.

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Fleet Owner

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

When is the best time to start focusing on the health and wellness of a truck driver? According to many medical experts, including Michael Trufant, sleep therapy business unit manager at Aeroflow Healthcare Inc.

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DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

These vehicles and accessories will keep things moving around your warehouse.

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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.

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Fleet Owner

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is looking to advance its aftermarket remanufacturing operations using blockchain technology through a partnership with Filament, having completed a test project with the enterprise and industrial IoT and blockchai

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Logistics Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Earlier today, Scottsdale, Arizona-based Emerge, a provider of its proprietary Private Freight Marketplace (PFM) and TMS focused on accelerating productivity and increasing visibility for supply chain stakeholders, announced it has raised $20 million in a seed round, which was led Greycroft Partners, a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles and New York, in addition to participation from other investors as well.

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Morai Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are ‘revolutionary’ emerging platforms that are changing the game for supply chains. From reducing cost to improving efficiency and accuracy, AR/VR could significantly impact the way orders are processed and shipped. The Global Augmented and Virtual Reality market is expected to reach ‘ 209.2 billion U.S. dollars by 2022 ’.

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DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

3PL to test 10 Locus Robotics units in effort to boost efficiency, cut labor costs.

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Shipchain

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Determining the total cost of transportation is essential to understanding your company’s profitability. How quickly do customers receive products? How much are they willing to pay to receive those products faster? Were any shipments damaged or otherwise subject to cargo insurance claims? What could we as a company do better? Understanding the total cost of transportation means understanding the costs and factors affecting spend in each leg of the supply chain.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Tariffs and duties and data – oh my. The need for digitization grows as importers struggle to mitigate the impact of shifting trade policy, demand fluctuations, compliance risks, and duty exposure. In an uncertain international trade environment, “trade war” has become a buzzword sending importers into a frenzy on how to prepare their supply chains for the unknown and mitigate risk to their forecast.

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DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Answers for October's contest are due Nov. 15. Read on for hints.

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Logistics Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The IoT has also quickly become an integral part of supply chains. It provides us with the advantage of using systems already in place, such as our smartphones or supply chain execution platforms, to expand our capabilities for more responsive and manageable supply networks.

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DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Mobile "Swift" bots pick and transport inventory in e-commerce DCs.

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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.

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Fleet Owner

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The best way to ensure matching is a combination of e-invoicing, supplier portal and a cloud-based approval workflow solution.

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Freightquote

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Today’s freight shippers rely on powerful digital technologies designed to accelerate efficiency. Learn how these new technologies are impacting the shipping industry.

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Fleet Owner

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Nationally, spot market capacity increased by 4.4% while the number of available loads increased 1.1% last week.

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Logistics Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Pricing for both truckload and intermodal freight movements were again strong in October, 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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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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Freightquote

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Many in the freight shipping industry are still not clear on what the ELD mandate is. This post debunks five of the most common myths.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The concept of mobile robotics is not a new one. From Grey Walter’s Tortoises to Shakey the Robot , scientists have been working for years to automate processes and alleviate hard labor on humans. While these older mobile robotics were technologically restricted to follow a path from point A to point B, today’s robots are becoming more and more advanced and more likely to replace human labor.

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Logistics Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Commerce reported that October retail sales, at $511.5 billion, were up 0.8% compared to September, with a 4.6% increase compared to October 2017. Retail trade sales were up 0.9% compared to September and up 4.3% annually, and non-store retailers, which include e-commerce sales, rose 12.1%. NRF reported that October retail sales increased 0.4% compared to September, with a 5.6% annual increase on an unadjusted basis.

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Material Handling and Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Rule reduces compliance evaluations for employers who have already completed them.

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Advertiser: GEP

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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Freightquote

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

There are a number of mistakes that can be made during the LTL shipping process. Freightquote looks at how these common mistakes could affect the way you ship.

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Material Handling and Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Elemica has added new features to its digital supply network and software solutions to improve customer experience, analytics and collaboration capabilities.

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Freightquote

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

When it comes to freight, time is of the essence. Learn the steps that can be taken to reduce the amount of time it takes to ship freight at Freightquote.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Cerasis is excited to announce the release of an all new, exclusive, & educational resource “The Current Factors Driving the Less Than Truckload Pricing Market white paper! This is a must read for shippers who are seeking information on the less than truckload pricing market in order to plan for 2019. Get a free copy of the white paper by filling out the form to the right.

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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

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Freightquote

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Trade show shipping is a challenging means of transportation that can cause serious headaches. Avoid the pain with these four trade show shipping tips.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR is often seen as a constraint on enterprises, rather than an opportunity. Yet much of what it obliges enterprises to do can be leveraged for their advantage. For supply chains, higher efficiency, lower costs, and better customer relationship management are just some of the possibilities. The dust is settling after enforcement of GDPR officially started in May 2018.

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Freightquote

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

At the end of 2017, the ELD mandate will go into effect. Read this post to find out more about the essential information.

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