Wed.Aug 14, 2019

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5 Ways to Reduce Shipping Costs

Radius Logistics

It’s easy to look at your supply chain and think “well, we’ve always done it this way” The transportation industry has been engulfed with technology in recent years, so if you haven’t revisited your methods lately, you could be spending more than you realize. While cost shouldn’t be the standalone criteria for choosing a provider, the experts at Radius have compiled a list of tips that could help you significantly reduce costs, allowing you to put your hard earned money elsewhere!

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Railroads Losing Price Advantage Over Trucking

Material Handling and Logistics

The dwindling pricing advantage means that there is less financial incentive for shippers to transport cargo “intermodal” rather than just utilizing trucking for the entire length of the trip.

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Breaking down freight shipping basics.

Freightquote

Freight shipping can seem complex on the surface but Freightquote by C.H. Robinson has broken it down. Learn more about the basics of freight shipping.

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5 key changes to HOS rule proposed by FMCSA

Fleet Owner

Newly proposed HOS rule offers five main revisions to the existing HOS rules, including the ability to split up off-duty time.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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FedEx’s Breakup with Amazon Draws Battle Lines in the Fight for Shipping

Kuebix

FedEx is breaking up with Amazon as the e-commerce giant continues to make waves in the shipping industry. The carrier announced that it will choose not to renew its ground freight contract with Amazon for any final mile delivery, effective September 2019. This comes only 2 months after FedEx announced that it would end Express […]. The post FedEx’s Breakup with Amazon Draws Battle Lines in the Fight for Shipping appeared first on Kuebix.

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The Current State of Final Mile Delivery

GlobalTranz

Final mile delivery represents the highest costs and risks within a shipment. Each process leading to final mile delivery becomes moot if a delay occurs or shippers don’t keep customer service in the highest regard. While shippers have found ways to enhance efficiency and productivity through technology, final mile delivery teeters on the edge of.read More.

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Oil sinks again on rising stockpiles, global demand concerns

Fleet Owner

Oil has whipsawed between gains and losses as concerns about the U.S.-China trade war compete with a pledge from Saudi Arabia to stem the price rout.

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The 5 Layers of the Automation Pyramid and Manufacturing Operations Management

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

I spend a lot of time talking to people in the manufacturing world about SYSPRO’s manufacturing operations management (MOM) solution. Occasionally the person I’m talking to will frown and say: ‘We already spent a lot of money on an ERP, why do we need MOM as well?’ That’s when I start my ‘Automation 101’ lecture, watching them closely and […].

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Midwest EVOLVE Rolling out Variety of EV Events

NGT News

Over the past three years, nearly 175,000 people have participated in the American Lung Association’s Midwest EVOLVE project, a seven-state program to promote the advantages of electric vehicles (EVs). Midwest EVOLVE and its partners have held or participated in more than 250 events across the Midwest, and more than 7,000 people have taken a test […].

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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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The TMS Outlook

Logistics Viewpoints

I recently wrapped up my Transportation Management Systems market study which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2023, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, and customer size. The study includes a holistic view of the TMS outlook. A TMS helps companies move freight from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively.

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Kansas City Students Return to School in 155 New Propane Autogas Buses

NGT News

Students returning to Kansas City Public Schools in Missouri are riding in brand new propane autogas buses, reducing both emissions and noise. The majority of the district’s school bus fleet now operates on propane autogas. The 155 new Blue Bird school buses will reduce NOx emissions by over 55,000 pounds and particulate matter by almost […]. The post Kansas City Students Return to School in 155 New Propane Autogas Buses appeared first on NGT News.

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FMCSA issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for HOS regulations

Logistics Management

A new look may be coming to motor carrier hours-of-service (HOS) rules, with the Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) geared towards HOS changes, with an emphasis on increasing safety through updating existing commercial motor vehicle driver regulations.

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BC Transit Fattens CNG Bus Fleet

NGT News

British Columbia transportation provider BC Transit Corp. has ordered 68 new compressed natural gas (CNG) Xcelsior buses from New Flyer Industries Canada ULC. The order for the 40-foot, heavy-duty vehicles follows BC Transit’s 2018 purchase of New Flyer CNG buses, which were converted from the New Flyer option backlog. BC Transit has ordered 700 buses […].

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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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LTL Freight Tracking: Terms to understand and benefits to business.

Freightquote

LTL freight tracking allows you to stay connected from point A to point B. Let’s break down what LTL tracking terms you should know, how they play a part in the tracking process and the benefits of tracking for any business.

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Truckload van freight volume falls 3%, rates slip lower

Fleet Owner

Spot truckload freight volume increased 1.2% during the week ending Aug.

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How to get the best LTL rates.

Freightquote

Freightquote by C.H. Robinson can help shippers negotiate the best LTL rates by offering expert advice and top-notch technological solutions. Discover how you can get your best LTL rates today.

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Article 1: The New 3-Dimensional Trucking Market

Logistics Management

In anticipation of the launching of “Trucking Financial Markets 360°", Logistics Management, together with Lakefront Futures’ Trucking & Derivatives Group, will be publishing a series of articles over the next five weeks on the “A-Z” of trucking freight futures. This debut article provides an overview of the paradigm shift occurring in the trucking market and the increasing trucking rate volatility impacting trucking carriers, shippers, & 3PLs.

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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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How to get the best LTL rates.

Freightquote

Freightquote by C.H. Robinson can help shippers negotiate the best LTL rates by offering expert advice and top-notch technological solutions. Discover how you can get your best LTL rates today.

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Video Series on Propane Forklift Misconceptions

Material Handling and Logistics

PERC has launched a video series on three common propane forklift misconceptions regarding indoor usage, emissions and cost.

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Breaking down freight shipping basics.

Freightquote

Freight shipping can seem complex on the surface but Freightquote by C.H. Robinson has broken it down. Learn more about the basics of freight shipping.

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FMCSA Proposes Changes to Hours of Service Rules

Material Handling and Logistics

Trucking companies like the changes, while the Teamsters have serious doubts.

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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Parking roundtable with focus on Texas lanes set for GATS

Overdrive Online

On Saturday, Aug. 24, at noon at GATS, join us to give your input directly to TxDOT on parking needs and new capacity ideas. Former owner-op Scott Grenerth will host a discussion intended to bring in the audience for input with a TxDOT rep, Clark Freight Lines company driver Jack Smith and North Carolina independent owner-op Ingrid Brown.

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Supply Chain Trends 2019 And Beyond

LandLink

In business, a trend can refer to a business model, a process or a technology. However, a trend will only be of more than passing interest if it could directly impact your business and people. We'll look at 4 emerging trends.

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Mazars USA Names New M&D Practice and New Jersey Office Leads, Has Consulting Practice Head Tapped as Mazars Group Global Practice Leader

Mazars Ledger

New York, NY – August 14, 2019 – Mazars USA LLP, a leading accounting, tax and consulting firm, today… The post Mazars USA Names New M&D Practice and New Jersey Office Leads, Has Consulting Practice Head Tapped as Mazars Group Global Practice Leader appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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Birmingham Transit Provider Approved for CNG Buses

NGT News

The Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) in Alabama is adding up to 15 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses to its fleet. On Tuesday, the Birmingham City Council approved BJCTA to use $9 million in federal funding for the 40-foot buses, which cost $602,500 each, reports The Birmingham Times. The natural gas buses will be […]. The post Birmingham Transit Provider Approved for CNG Buses appeared first on NGT News.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024

Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.

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Mazars USA Names New M&D Practice and New Jersey Office Leads, Has Consulting Practice Head Tapped as Mazars Group Global Practice Leader

Mazars Ledger

New York, NY – August 14, 2019 – Mazars USA LLP, a leading accounting, tax and consulting firm, today […]. The post Mazars USA Names New M&D Practice and New Jersey Office Leads, Has Consulting Practice Head Tapped as Mazars Group Global Practice Leader appeared first on The Ledger - Mazars USA.

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NFI Deploying Electric Terminal Tractors at CA Distribution Centers

NGT News

Cargo handling solutions company Kalmar, part of Cargotec, will supply NFI Industries with 25 Kalmar Ottawa T2E electric terminal tractors for use in NFI distribution centers in California. The order was booked in Cargotec’s Q2 2019 intake, with delivery scheduled to be completed during the first half of 2020. NFI is a third-party supply-chain solutions […].

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Mazars USA Names New M&D Practice and New Jersey Office Leads, Has Consulting Practice Head Tapped as Mazars Group Global Practice Leader

Mazars Ledger

New York, NY – August 14, 2019 – Mazars USA LLP, a leading accounting, tax and consulting firm, today […]. The post Mazars USA Names New M&D Practice and New Jersey Office Leads, Has Consulting Practice Head Tapped as Mazars Group Global Practice Leader appeared first on The Ledger - Mazars USA.

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