Thu.Feb 14, 2019

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Postal Service starts using all-electric vans in Calif.

Fleet Owner

Pilot program of seven Motiv-powered Ford E-450 vans to deploy in California’s Central Valley, with one of the electric vans already running routes in Fresno.

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85% of Retailers Haven’t Completed Supply Chain Digitization

Material Handling and Logistics

For retailers relying on manual supply chain management processes, cost is perceived to be the main blocker.

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Flytrex expanding use of drones for food, e-commerce deliveries

Fleet Owner

The company is proving each day there is a place for drones, especially in suburban areas with private homes where services such as Uber or Postmates generally do not operate.

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Blockchain and its Implications for the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

Shipchain

Blockchain in the pharma supply chain can dramatically affect the success and verifiability of pharmaceuticals. Unlike other industries, pharmaceuticals are subject to intense regulation. Failure to maintain proper temperatures or traceability within the pharma supply chain can have disastrous outcomes that directly impact patients and their family members.

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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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Ryder looks to disrupt e-commerce delivery

Fleet Owner

Ryder says its proposed solution would allow manufacturers of small to large parcel goods to gain more control over product selection, inventory management, pricing strategy, and customer service, all while maintaining critical speed to market.

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Arkansas Univ. develops tractor-trailer tracker to help infrastructure efficiency

Fleet Owner

A system that provides knowledge of truck body type could also inform decisions on whether or when to expand highways or develop new routes and how to implement policies to promote a shift to rail or water, the latter involving strategically locating a port or other intermodal facilities.

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The Performance Review as a Tool for Mentoring

Material Handling and Logistics

The review process should be much more than just a ‘check the box’ kind of exercise.

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A Software Revolution that is Hard to See

Logistics Viewpoints

Today, so many exciting things are going on in the cloud software world that my bet is we will see very large improvements in the way things are done driven by higher productivity and innovation. The difficulty in perceiving this now is that there is no thing to "see" with this software. The post A Software Revolution that is Hard to See appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Why Supply Chain Platforms?

Talking Logistics

Today, collaboration is an essential step in the digital transformation of your company, and has become vital if you expect to compete with increasingly more dynamic and connected competitors. Through this transformation, it’s no longer an option to work separate from your collaborators. Instead, a real convergence must be created by merging the processes with increased productivity, agility, efficiency, and a new customer experience in mind.

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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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3PLs Focus on Customer Experience to Drive E-Commerce Fulfillment

Morai Logistics

To deliver exceptional E-Commerce fulfillment, third party logistics (3PLs) providers must ensure they have a comprehensive end to end customer experience. In 2018, online sales of physical goods amounted to 504.6 billion US dollars and are projected to surpass 735 billion US dollars in 2023. According to the above statistic, e-commerce sales in the United States are generating incredible success.

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Retail sales stumble in December to finish 2018 but see annual gains

Logistics Management

December retail sales, at $505.8 billion, were down 1.2% compared to November’s revised $512.2 billion (from $513.5 billion). While December retail sales saw a sequential decline, Commerce reported they were up 2.3% compared to December 2018. Total 2018 retail sales headed up 5% annually, to $6 trillion, according to Commerce, and total retail sales for the fourth quarter increased 3.7% annually.

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[WHITE PAPER] How Technology in Logistics will Shape Shipping in 2019

GlobalTranz

Fill out the Form Below to Get a Free Copy of the White Paper to Your Inbox! Cerasis is excited to announce the release of an all new, exclusive, & educational resource “How Technology in Logistics will Shape Shipping in 2019” white paper! This is a must read for shippers looking to improve their shipping.read More. The post [WHITE PAPER] How Technology in Logistics will Shape Shipping in 2019 appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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XPO Logistics reports strong Q4 and full-year 2018 earnings results

Logistics Management

Fourth quarter revenue, at $4.39 billion, was up 4.6% annually, and net income attributable to common shareholders came in at $84 million compared to $189 for the same period a year ago, including a $173 million net benefit related to U.S. tax reform. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter rose 11.4% to $380 million, and XPO generated cash flow from operations of $566 million and $479 million in free cash flow.

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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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How Brands are Leveraging Direct-to-Consumer Sales and Deliveries to Secure Customer Loyalty

Bringg

Brands which once sold primarily through other channels are embracing D2C (direct to consumer) sales and deliveries in order to own the customer experience and introduce profitable new business models. Ecommerce resellers have helped promote hundreds of thousands of consumer brands, but this growth does not come without consequences. If you are using a reseller to promote your products, chances are that they own much of the brand recognition and certainly all of your customer experience and data

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Vehicle ID Tags

Material Handling and Logistics

Nortech has introduced long-range vehicle and driver identification tags to grant seamless access to approaching vehicles.

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Warehouse Labor Management Considerations During a Strong Economy

West Coast and California Logistics

A strong economy means good times for business, right? Generally speaking, the answer is yes, but there are some nasty side effects of economic strength. In the logistics industry, one of these side effects is the difficulty in attracting and retaining talent in a high-employment market.

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How Brands are Leveraging Direct-to-Consumer Sales and Deliveries to Secure Customer Loyalty

Bringg

Brands which once sold primarily through other channels are embracing D2C (direct to consumer) sales and deliveries in order to own the customer experience and introduce profitable new business models. Ecommerce resellers have helped promote hundreds of thousands of consumer brands, but this growth does not come without consequences. If you are using a reseller to promote your products, chances are that they own much of the brand recognition and certainly all of your customer experience and data

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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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Emerging Supply Chain Trends For 2019

LandLink

Supply chain protocols worldwide are being transformed. External pressures, technology trends and internal evolution are prompting companies to reevaluate their network to determine how their future supply chain should be structured, both in terms of capacity and capabilities. Let’s look at the four main areas of transformation potentially impacting your supply chain.

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Flash sale events! How to win the last mile on days like Valentines or Thanksgiving

Loginext

What’s with same-day or next-day deliveries? Well if haven’t forgotten important dates such as Valentines’ or any other such day, you won’t much appreciate the urgency of fast deliveries to save face. All’s well that end’s well, and that’s why the right logistics technology, especially last mile, is critical for flash events.

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Never ending conflict, continued suffering in the Central African Republic

World Food Programme Logistics

Fighting in Bakouma, a town in southeastern Central African Republic, forces thousands of people into exodus Displaced again after another chapter in the unending cycle of violence in the Central African Republic. Photo: WFP/Bruno Djoyo The endless cycle of violence in the Central African Republic is creating increasing despair in the country. A recent violent attack on the town of Bakouma caused destruction of private property and the burning of homes and businesses.

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Chocolate and the Supply Chain

Kuebix

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Tackling the Logistics Industry Talent Gap from the Inside Out

Kane is Able

There’s a talent gap in logistics today and companies are dealing with it in different ways.

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Sales and Service Roles Now Closer at Hoppecke UK

Logistics Business Magazine

With the promotion of Stuart Browne to Operations Director – Sales and Service and a new engineer recruitment drive Hoppecke Industrial Batteries in the UK is initiating a change in culture. He will head up the operations side of the business with a remit covering sales, warehousing, service and rental. This new role has been created specifically to bring sales and service closer together and to ensure that service support meets customer needs both now and in the future.

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MGU – 2019 Future of Delivery Essay Contest

MercuryGate

The post MGU – 2019 Future of Delivery Essay Contest appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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450 Job Opportunities at M&S Hertfordshire DC

Logistics Business Magazine

UK retailer M&S is working with DHL to search for 450 permanent colleagues to join its national distribution centre in Welham Green, Hertfordshire, which will officially open in summer 2019. The distribution centre has already recruited for 150 roles and will play a key part in delivering Clothing & Home products to over 98 stores in the South East.

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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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Loads of Love! Happy Valentine’s Day! ??

Freightera

Loads of Love ?? from Freightera team! Happy Valentine’s Day! We are here for you to make your shipping easier and your loads cared for as if they were our own. Thank you so much, our dear customers, for your business and for giving our Client Care and Logistics teams so much love in your enthusiastic reviews! We are thrilled to deliver you a service that you’ve been missing!

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Linde Supply Truck Combines Forklift and Train Benefits

Logistics Business Magazine

The Trolley Supply Truck is a new vehicle concept from Linde Material Handling that the company claims combines all the advantages of a Linde logistics train with those of a forklift. The design is based on Linde’s matrix concept: both the goods transporter’s control unit and drive unit come from the modular system for Linde warehouse equipment. What is completely new, according to Linde, is the load unit which takes the form of a bar trolley with steered wheels.

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‘It was the best Eid-al Fitr after a long time’

World Food Programme Logistics

‘It was the best Eid-al Fitr for a long time’ A mother from Kahramanmara? refugee camp talks about her journey from hunger and conflict in Syria and how the WFP e-food card means her family can choose the food they eat. Isaf is able buy food that her children like from the supermarket. Photo: WFP/Didem Akan ?lhan Isaf and her family left their home in Hama, northwestern Syria, without even locking the door.