Shipchain
JULY 3, 2019
The 4th of July is one of the most revered and cherished holidays in the United States, and rightfully so! Those celebrating take part in grand and patriotic celebrations, usually involving barbeques, apple pie, red, white, and blue, and of course, fireworks. Ellen Chang from TheStreet estimated that approximately 219 million Americans partook in 4th of July festivities in 2016, with that number steadily increasing each year.
Fleet Owner
JULY 3, 2019
Veteran female drivers are finding rewards in mentoring other women in the long male-dominated industry.
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Morai Logistics
JULY 3, 2019
Of the many ways companies can boost their profitability, simply reducing the costs of their supply chain remains one of the most overlooked. Companies, on average, are spending more than they need to on their supply chains. The numbers bear this out. Benchmarking Success audits businesses to see how they are doing on average compared to industry bests.
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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?
Overdrive Online
JULY 3, 2019
One hauler (and kidney) to another. "Long Haul Paul" Marhoefer tells the story of West Virginia-based oil tank hauler Elizabeth Sweet's plans to donate a kidney to Hawaii-based dump-truck driver Cheryl Lynn Ibana-Bean.
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Talking Logistics
JULY 3, 2019
That was fast, wasn’t it? We’re at the halfway mark of 2019. The U.S. and China are still in a tariff war, but the domestic transportation market is more favorable for shippers today (more capacity, lower rates) than during the first half of 2018. Mergers and acquisitions continue in the industry, both in the technology. The post Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes (Q2 2019) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Overdrive Online
JULY 3, 2019
The work of Chicago photographer Andy Goodwin goes a long way toward portraying drivers in vivid environmental portraits at truck stops, docks and elsewhere.
Fleet Owner
JULY 3, 2019
2019 is off to the weakest first six months of heavy-duty orders this decade; while medium-duty orders benefit from the strong consumer economy.
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 3, 2019
Tomorrow is the 4th of July, a holiday celebrating American independence, fireworks, and backyard BBQs. And like any good American holiday, consumers are ready to spend some money. The National Retail Federation (NRF) has been conducting its annual Independence Day survey with Prosper Insights & Analytics since 2003. The survey looks at the spending habits of consumers for holiday by different categories.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 3, 2019
For all stakeholders in traditional supply-chain ecosystems, and specifically in life-science supply chains, enormous digitally enabled breakthrough opportunities lie ahead.
Material Handling and Logistics
JULY 3, 2019
The total number of open jobs in logistics is over 300,000,
NGT News
JULY 3, 2019
Blue Water Area Transit (BWAT), based out of Port Huron, Mich., has welcomed a new trolley powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). According to BWAT, the trolley provides one-hour tours of more than 50 local points of interest for a ten-cent fare. The handicap-accessible vehicle was designed and manufactured by Home Town Trolley Co. of […]. The post CNG Powers Blue Water Area Transit’s New Trolley Tours appeared first on NGT News.
Fleet Owner
JULY 3, 2019
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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
NGT News
JULY 3, 2019
Riverside, Calif.-based Luxfer Gas Cylinders, a manufacturer of high-pressure composite and aluminum cylinders, says its G-Stor H2 hydrogen cylinders have been used to help fuel the U.K.’s first full-sized hydrogen-powered demonstrator train. The HydroFLEX project consists of a former Thameslink electric train retrofitted to run using a hydrogen fuel system, the company says.
Fleet Owner
JULY 3, 2019
Company says recent hires add 'decades' of experience, positioning it to seize $700 billion market opportunity
Talking Logistics
JULY 3, 2019
Interview with Shelli Austin, president of InTek Freight and Logistics, Inc, conducted at MercuryGate Velocity 2019 User Conference. Shelli shares highlights from her presentation at the conference titled, “How to Be Creative with Capacity as a 3PL.”. The post [Video] How to Be Creative with Freight Capacity as a 3PL appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Carter Logistics
JULY 3, 2019
Blog Topics. The Shared Milkrun Mexico & Border Logistics. Carter Logistics Sponsors USA Go Global Awards. Carter Logistics is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the 2019 USA Go Global Awards. The USA Go Global Awards is an awards system which celebrates the business strategies, technologies, and innovations of manufacturers, exporters and related service providers who are helping to drive the US economy forward.
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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.
Food Logistics
JULY 3, 2019
Amazon will wave the fee for specific grocery brands but charge if products do not provide a profit
Logistics Management
JULY 3, 2019
The index ISM uses to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI—slipped 1.8% to 55.1 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth is occurring). This reading represents the 113th consecutive month of NMI growth, with June’s NMI down 2.8% compared to the 12-month average of 57.9. June’s reading is the lowest over that span.
Insight Into Action
JULY 3, 2019
A simple recipe for identifying Kaizen and innovation opportunities in operational processes. How can brown paper, post-it notes and a few coloured pens improve your supply chain management, identify a Kaizen opportunity and highlight areas for potential innovation? With just a few simple materials, you can create a Makigami.
Logistics Management
JULY 3, 2019
Combination facilitates end-to-end management from source to omni-channel fulfillment from one cloud-based solution.
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,
World Food Programme Logistics
JULY 3, 2019
IN PICTURES: Fathers at the forefront of fighting malnutrition For almost two years, Rohingya families have called the world’s largest refugee camp home. For new mothers and children, staying healthy here isn’t easy. The camps are crowded, prone to flooding and children are at risk of illnesses and malnutrition. The World Food Programme with Support from EU Humanitarian Aid (ECHO), is providing nutrition support to all Rohingya children under 5 years old along with pregnant and breastfeeding wom
IoT World Today
JULY 3, 2019
See an example of how you can connect old machines to the IIoT using the HARTING MICA®. The HARTING MICA® allows an easy way to connect to a wide range of “Things” in the Industrial Internet of Things: machine tools, manufacturing processes, RFID readers, sensors, smart infrastructure, and much more.
World Food Programme Logistics
JULY 3, 2019
The programme, run by the World Food Programme in refugee camps across southeast Turkey, enables 76,000 refugees to choose what they eat?—?and gain a measure of independence. Teysir and his family have been residents of the Kahramanmaras refugee camp in southeast Turkey since 2015. Teysir and his family have spent the last four years living a life of uncertainty in a refugee camp far from their home in Idlib.
IoT World Today
JULY 3, 2019
See an example of how you can connect old machines to the IIoT using the HARTING MICA®. The HARTING MICA® allows an easy way to connect to a wide range of “Things” in the Industrial Internet of Things: machine tools, manufacturing processes, RFID readers, sensors, smart infrastructure, and much more.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 3, 2019
Here are the three core roles to keep in mind.
IoT World Today
JULY 3, 2019
Power, signal and data are the lifelines of our modern world. Everything we rely on every day is made up of these building blocks – from the systems that provide energy and store data to the machines that gather resources, to the production floors that process materials and produce goods, to the trains and planes that move products. Read our Trends in Connectivity playbook to learn about the most powerful trends that are critical for modern industry.
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 3, 2019
Health and safety are an integral part of lifting specialist LIFTEUROP’s CSR approach. For many years, the company has had in place a series of measures for effectively managing workplace health and safety. A policy that improves not only employee working conditions, but also productivity and, above all, product quality. “We want our staff to work safely.
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