Fleet Owner

JANUARY 23, 2019

While no one is on record indicating that a recession is in the offing, some economists are starting to see some warning signs of an economic slowdown.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2019

The digitization of freight is one topic that has generated a lot of industry buzz and animated discussion over the past couple of years, but also a lot of confusion and questions. What exactly is freight digitization? Is it a disruptive force in the industry or a transformational one? And what actions should companies take to leverage the opportunities inherent in the digitization revolution?

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2019

Successful leaders will require flexibility, digital champions and a willingness to test digital-first ways of growing retail sales globally. In a global commerce world increasingly dominated by international marketplaces, e-commerce now plays a critical role in the way brands and retailers market and sell their products. But as commerce dynamics have changed to include direct-to-consumer channels, private-label retail and digital native brands, global brands and retailers are actively testing a

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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 23, 2019

Family-owned fleets, second-generation drivers and engineers share the secrets of their success.

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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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Logistics Management

JANUARY 23, 2019

For those that still think Amazon does not directly compete with the parcel duopoly of FedEx and UPS, a report in The Wall Street Journal today drives home the point that it may be time to reconsider that notion. The reason, according to the report, is that a new seven-days a week delivery network being introduced by the global e-commerce bellwether, aims to take customers from FedEx and UPS by zooming in on fuel surcharges and extra fees, which increase home delivery costs.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 23, 2019

The ATA’s advanced seasonally-adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index for December, at 111.9 dropped 4.3% compared to November’s 116.9 reading, whose sequential change compared to October (which was an all-time high at 122.8) was downwardly revised to -1.3% from +0.4%.

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LoGo

JANUARY 23, 2019

Investing in the development of well-thought logistics processes is key to set your company apart from the others. In such a competitive marketplace, if you go the extra mile to provide exceptional logistics services, it’s possible to increase brand loyalty and set your company as an authority in your field of expertise. But of course, doing […].

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 23, 2019

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, recently announced it has name Grant Crawford as the company’s new president.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2019

ShipChain has launched its blockchain-based Track and Trace platform, which allows shippers to view specific details of their freight, identify potential bottlenecks and improve operations on a continuous basis.

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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 Management

JANUARY 23, 2019

The national diesel average, at $2.965 per gallon, dropped 1.1 cents compared to last week’s $2.976 per gallon average, marking the second straight week the average has fallen below the $3 per gallon mark since coming in at $2.972 per gallon the week of March 19, 2018.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 23, 2019

Many items can be classified as larger than parcel and can be a pain to transport. Whether you want to ship furniture , appliances , machinery, or the large volume of goods, its likely that your shipment won’t fit into a standard parcel. It doesn’t matter if you are an individual shipper who needs to move things from point A to B or a small business distributing goods, a reliable and affordable shipping service is what you’re searching for.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2019

Sam Ralat, Sr. Director of Carrier Innovation at project44 , discusses how companies can start preparing now for the 2019 peak season in transportation. Podcast version (click to play): The post [Video] Preparing Now for the 2019 Peak Season appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Sam Ralat, Sr. Director of Carrier Innovation at project44, discusses how companies can start preparing now for the 2019 peak season in transportation.

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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 23, 2019

The standardization was made effective January 1, 2019.

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Advertiser: GEP

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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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2019

Crown has expanded its IC line of counterbalance forklifts for heavy-duty applications with the Crown C-G Series and C-D Series.

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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 23, 2019

December Index 4.3% lower than November.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 23, 2019

Download this new "Making the Case" guide to learn how using intelligent, vision-based readers and sensors can capture the information you need to help address both external customer service expectations, and internal marching orders for efficiency.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 23, 2019

Manufacturing companies are hoping to continue their revenue growth in 2019 by focusing on three key areas.

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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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LandLink

JANUARY 23, 2019

Our industry is solidly in the realm of "Big Data". Big data is like any other data except there are massive amounts of it available from which your transportation providers estimate your overall value as a customer. Data analytics and predictive analysis have become the leading indicators of a company's future business levels. If your organization is not utilizing these tools to predict future needs you may be leaving leveraging power at the bargaining table.

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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2019

John Begg has moved to tier supplier Johnson Controls as director of global supply chain and transportation for its Power Solutions division, which makes and distributes vehicle batteries. Begg will have responsibility for driving logistics and warehousing initiatives across all regions but with a special focus on the US. He moves from Magna Powertrain, where he oversaw the reorganisation of the company’s supply chain as director of global logistics and trade compliance over a seven-year tenure.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 23, 2019

Your Guide to Shipping Temperature Controlled Items. Temperature controlled freight shipping anything that needs to remain at a specific temperature. Produce, food, flowers and pharmaceutical items are often shipped via this method. This type of freight requires special handling, which begins with packaging. Set your freight up for success by packing your items with care.

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World Food Programme Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2019

Teams from across the globe will work on Zero Hunger projects for five days from 11 to 15 February in Munich Bootcamp participants using visual tools to map their ideas. Photo: WFP/Innovation Accelerator 821 million. That’s the number of people going to bed hungry every day. That’s also the number of people who could benefit from the #ZeroHunger solutions at the next World Food Programme (WFP) Innovation Bootcamp.

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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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Freight Center

JANUARY 23, 2019

Your Guide to Shipping Temperature Controlled Items. Temperature controlled freight shipping anything that needs to remain at a specific temperature. Produce, food, flowers and pharmaceutical items are often shipped via this method. This type of freight requires special handling, which begins with packaging. Set your freight up for success by packing your items with care.

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World Food Programme Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2019

A 12-year-old girl tells us about her life as Sahrawi refugee in Algeria Fatou is one of thousands of Sahrawi refugees living in refugee camps in Algeria. Photo: WFP/Chiara Herold “Welcome, my name is Fatou, I am 12 years old and I am a Sahrawi refugee.” “This is my home, Smara refugee camp, I live here with my grandmother Safia, my parents and my big sister Fatimatou.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 23, 2019

Your Guide to Shipping Temperature Controlled Items. Temperature controlled freight shipping anything that needs to remain at a specific temperature. Produce, food, flowers and pharmaceutical items are often shipped via this method. This type of freight requires special handling, which begins with packaging. Set your freight up for success by packing your items with care.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2019

For the past 25 years, Frederick R Miller, which is a member of Palletways, Europe’s largest and fastest growing express palletized freight network, has worked with Dixon Forwarding, a food and wine supplier based in Dover. Dixon supply a large number of different wines, in addition to spirits and beers from across France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Germany and Benelux.

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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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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2019

Automotive Logistics is proud to announce the return of the Automotive Logistics Awards – Europe. Following in the footsteps of last year’s highly successful inaugural event, the Automotive Logistics Awards – Europe 2019 will once again recognise excellence and innovation in every corner of the automotive logistics sector. With 15 different categories , this year’s awards will celebrate high performance and best practice in a wide range of automotive supply chain disciplines – from inbound logi

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2019

Keeping efficiency high in cold environments is a challenge, therefore having access to the right technology to minimise downtime is key. The lithium-ion energy solution from Toyota launched last year brings many benefits to each operation, particularly to temperature-controlled zones. “We are happy to expand our offer of lean solutions for cold environments.

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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2019

US-based automotive parts distributor the Genuine Parts Company has acquired German parts supplier the Hennig Fahrzeugteile Group. The transaction was conducted through Genuine Parts’ wholly-owned subsidiary the Alliance Automotive Group, based in London. Hennig Fahrzeugteile, which has its headquarters in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, has 31 branches across Germany and serves more than 9,000 customers, chiefly independent workshops and retailers.

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