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New truck orders fall, but large backlogs keep OEMs busy

Fleet Owner

Orders for new trucks dropped significantly in January, but the overall market remains healthy, according to two industry research firms. FTR said preliminary North American Class 8 orders for January were 15,600 units, the lowest since October 2016.

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Saying No to Sexual Harassment Class Action Lawsuits

Material Handling and Logistics

Iowa District Court decertifies hostile environment class action brought against trucking company.

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The Arrival of the ‘Self-Driving’ Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

The age of self-driving cars and trucks is nearly upon us. What about self-driving supply chains?

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Warehousing News Roundup: February 11, 2019

Stord

The transformation of former retail stores into new warehouses -- retail-to-industrial conversions -- has gained momentum in some markets with high demand for space. According to a recent report , this process usually happens in areas with industrial availability below 5%. Conversion can take multiple forms: owners often demolish former stores to make way for new construction, but many opt to turn existing buildings into warehouse space instead.

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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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What’s Your Supply Chain IQ?

Supply Chain Brain

Take a look inside our annual Supply Chain Management Resource Guide — featuring more than 60 reports from top minds in technology, logistics and transportation in a variety of industry verticals.

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Voices from Cox’s Bazar: Conso Castro

World Food Programme Logistics

Take a glimpse inside the world’s largest refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. In this series, WFP gives you a glimpse of what life is like inside the camp. Consolacion Castro is an engineer working for WFP and spoke to Shorif Sonia about her experiences. As a young girl, looking at different buildings, I always wondered how they were constructed, what was behind the façade.

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What Is A Yard Management System?

PINC

A yard management system (YMS) is a software system designed to oversee the movement of trucks and trailers in the yard of a manufacturing facility, warehouse, or distribution center. YMSs provide real-time information on location for trailers in the yard. It allows yard employees to move trailers from staging to docks, to fill orders in an efficient way.

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Malaysian Mab Kargo Joins Cargo iQ

Airfreight Logistics

Malaysia Aviation Group subsidiary, MAB Kargo, recently became the latest organization to become a member of the IATA supported not-for-profit membership group, Cargo IQ. This latest addition strengthens the reach of Cargo iQ across Asia. As a result of joining Cargo iQ, Mab Kargo joins an elite international network of more than 80 airlines, forwarders, ground handlers, and IT companies.

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How to Calculate Freight Density [Infographic]

Freightera

Depending on how large, heavy, fragile, easy to handle or complex your less than a truckload (i.e. LTL) freight shipment is, it should be priced fairly. Please see our How to Calculate Freight Density infographic below or click here to see our Freight Density Calculator page that we posted on Freightera website. Measure Your Shipment Weight and Exact Dimensions in Inches: Height, Width and Depth.

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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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Virgin Atlantic Cargo Celebrate 5th Anniversary of Joint Venture with Delta Cargo

Airfreight Logistics

Virgin Atlantic Cargo and Delta Cargo recently celebrated their trans-Atlantic joint venture partnerships fifth anniversary. Both carriers promised customers more choice and reach, as well as the service benefits of greater automation. Since the joint venture began, the airlines’ commitment to building the leading trans-Atlantic partnership has resulted in a 20% rise in the number of Delta and Virgin Atlantic flights.

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Building Safe & Reliable Autonomous Trucks with Stefan Seltz-Axmacher

Tradewinds

Future of Supply Chain Podcast, Episode 14 On Episode 14 of The Future of Supply Chain, we speak with with Stefan Seltz-Axmacher of Starsky Robotics, the very first founder that Dynamo invested in. Stefan and his team are making autonomous trucks that can drive themselves on highways and be remote controlled by drivers during the first and last mile.

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Take a Tour through Turkish Cargo’s Newly Designed Website

Airfreight Logistics

In a world that is constantly changing, keeping pace with the latest technology is becoming ever more important. Customers are also in turn demanding more as the age of ecommerce has made many items available with the snap of a finger. Now more than ever, the need for consistent transparency has become imperative in order to thrive in the modern business environment.

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Building Safe & Reliable Autonomous Trucks with Stefan Seltz-Axmacher

Tradewinds

Future of Supply Chain Podcast, Episode 14 On Episode 14 of The Future of Supply Chain, we speak with with Stefan Seltz-Axmacher of Starsky Robotics, the very first founder that Dynamo invested in. Stefan and his team are making autonomous trucks that can drive themselves on highways and be remote controlled by drivers during the first and last mile.

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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.