LandLink
JANUARY 3, 2019
The maturing Government shutdown may soon affect freight operations in the U.S. All positions vital to national security will remain staffed but many are as yet unpaid. Government shutdowns like the one we're experiencing have a significant effect on morale. Everyone involved in the impasse is getting paid, whether they need the money or not. Some resentment by rank and file is completely understandable.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 3, 2019
The Supply Chain from farm to table continues to increase in complexity with pressures from changing customer interests, regulatory controls, and global competition. Blockchain can aid in assuring a secure way to achieve traceability. The post Why the Food & Beverage Supply Chain Desperately Needs Blockchain appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
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Now, That's Logistics
JANUARY 3, 2019
Here are the key changes that the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement could bring for importers and exporters.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JANUARY 3, 2019
In business, you often find yourself pulled in different directions by conflicting demands. Maybe you’re trying to make your messaging more personal while simultaneously reducing print and fulfillment costs. Or you’ve increased print quantities to reduce per-piece prices, but end up with excess materials sitting unused in a 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.
DC Velocity
JANUARY 3, 2019
Rail industry regulation agency now has three of five seats filled, but remains closed in government shutdown.
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SIPMM Professional Publications
JANUARY 3, 2019
Technological developments and digital commerce are gradually disrupting procurement, logistics, and supply chain. With rapid technological revolutionize around the world, the organization is facing rapid change in the way the business is being conducted. Blockchain Technology not just apply to the immediate context of currency and payments (Blockchain 1.0), or to contracts, property, and all […].
Kuebix
JANUARY 3, 2019
In December, we polled industry professionals about what they foresaw would be the biggest challenge for supply chains in 2019. Over 550+ people voted and one trend received over 44% of the votes! The driver shortage/capacity crunch will be the biggest challenge for supply chains in the new year. The driver shortage and capacity crunch […]. The post Driver Shortage/Capacity Crunch Voted Biggest Challenge for Supply Chains in 2019 appeared first on Kuebix.
DC Velocity
JANUARY 3, 2019
Buying GoodShip International continues firm's expansion plans.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 3, 2019
Walmart has shortened the application time to 31 days from 73 days, and changed the format of its hiring events.
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
Logistics Management
JANUARY 3, 2019
While driver turnover and the ongoing driver shortage tend to go hand in hand and, more often than not, with a typically negative connotation, data issued by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) is on the positive side. ATA reported that the turnover rate at large truckload carriers (with more than $30 million in annual revenue) saw an 11% decline in the third quarter, following two quarters of increased turnovers, which has really been the norm for more than a while.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 3, 2019
The company welcomes four new locations in Georgia, Oklahoma, Texas, and Idaho in second half of 2018, totally to 28 locations in the U.S. since its founding in 2010.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 3, 2019
Today, we continue our series highlighting our top blog posts of the year! We always enjoy the end of the year as it allows us to see what our readers really love. That then allows us to create more of that kind of content for our award-winning blog. This year we will feature the top blog posts by page views in the following categories: Manufacturing , Logistics , Freight , and the Supply Chain.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 3, 2019
Spot rates ticked up for all three equipment types. This is despite a 3-cent decline in the price of diesel to $3.
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.
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 3, 2019
“This is the fourth industrial revolution, there have been three before, and in each case we managed to survive so it’s not the case that machines completely eliminated humans.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 3, 2019
Brian Reed, VP Business Development at GEODIS , discusses the digitization of freight in this timely and informative episode. Podcast version (click to play): The post [Video] The Digitization of Freight appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Brian Reed, VP Business Development at GEODIS, discusses the digitization of freight in this timely and informative episode.
Carter Logistics
JANUARY 3, 2019
Blog Topics. The Shared Milkrun Mexico & Border Logistics. What are the Most Updated Hours of Service for Commercial Truck Drivers in the United States and Mexico? Legal hour requirements for commercial truck driving have an impact on your supply chain efficiency. Cost, safety, and productivity depend heavily on these regulations. Therefore, it’s important to work with carriers and logistics providers who are knowledgeable about the differences that exist in each country where your rou
Conger
JANUARY 3, 2019
Warehouse space is at a premium these days. The cost of under-utilizing your warehouse space adds up quickly. That’s why we compiled a list of 17 warehouse organization tips that will save your warehouse space, improve efficiency and decrease costs. Let’s get started! Click below to skip ahead: Calculate Your Current Space Utilization. Pull Extra Space Out of Thin Air with Strategic Beam Placement.
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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.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 3, 2019
On the heels of a slight gain from October to November on the heels of two mild sequential declines, manufacturing output for the month of December finished 2018 on a downward slide, according to the monthly manufacturing Report on Business, which was released today by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). The report’s key metric, the PMI, dropped 5.2% to 54.1 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth).
FueLoyal
JANUARY 3, 2019
All of us that are very experienced in the logistics and transportation industry is witnessing the huge adaptation of technology in the last 20 years. GPS made a huge debut almost 15 years ago and continued with small upgrades over the years, then we saw ELD coming, MacroPoint and many other Fleet Management Solutions coming and all of them claiming to be the best and provide amazing added value to your business.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 3, 2019
In a healthy but fiercely competitive landscape, technology continues to play a pivotal role in the ongoing digital transformation of supply chains big and small.
Conger
JANUARY 3, 2019
Warehouse space is at a premium these days. The cost of under-utilizing your warehouse space adds up quickly. That’s why we compiled a list of 17 warehouse organization tips that will save your warehouse space, improve efficiency and decrease costs. Let’s get started! Click below to skip ahead: Calculate Your Current Space Utilization. Pull Extra Space Out of Thin Air with Strategic Beam Placement.
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.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 3, 2019
Late last month, the Surface Transportation Board (STB) made its annual determination of revenue adequacy for United States-based Class I railroads for calendar year 2017. STB said that a railroad is revenue adequate if it achieves a rate of return on net investment equal to at least the current cost of capital for the railroad industry for 2017, which the STB said was 10.04%.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 3, 2019
Retailers are looking for solutions to accelerate order fulfillment, reduce employee turnover and streamline processes. Robotics is the answer.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 3, 2019
Airline industry logistics specialist Menzies Aviation is expanding across Europe after a raft of contract wins in Scandinavia and the Czech Republic. At Stockholm Arlanda, Menzies Aviation has been contracted to deliver ground handling operations for Air Baltic. The contract is the first time Menzies Aviation and Air Baltic will partner at the airport and will see the team handle five flights per day for the Latvian low-cost carrier.
247 Customs Broker
JANUARY 3, 2019
January 3, 2019 ·. By Justine Cross. Warehouse Management Systems Discussion. To ensure your Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) vendor discussions are going to center around what is most important to you and your business, (and how they’re going to facilitate those needs with relevant product features and services), we’ve created this handy checklist of ten questions you should ask prospective WMS vendors.
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
Automotive Logistics
JANUARY 3, 2019
Buy a new BMW, and it’s no surprise to find it stuffed with hi-tech telematics. Real-time traffic information, GPS navigation, automatic speed limit display, rear vision display, parking assistance, smartphone integration, intelligent diagnostics and status display – all of these and more are fast becoming part of the modern driving experience. As automotive logistics insiders know all too well, the contrast between the hi-tech environment inside the vehicle and the more low-tech world outside i
247 Customs Broker
JANUARY 3, 2019
[og_img]. MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has called in a salvage company to coordinate the retrieval of cargo lost from the MSC Zoe in heavy weather in the North Sea on 2nd January. The Dutch coastguard estimates that 270 containers were lost overboard. Containers have been washing up on the islands around the Wadden Sea. Source: Dutch Coastguard.
Automotive Logistics
JANUARY 3, 2019
In recent years, a number of shifts in the industry have begun to affect traditional dealership models, changing the types of relationships that exist between dealers, OEMs and customers. As OEMs move increasingly towards selling more vehicles directly to customers, there are growing indications of significant impacts for traditional dealers. There are also signs that the slow but relentless move towards shared ownership models and autonomous vehicles is beginning to shake up the way stakeholder
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