Wed.Apr 11, 2018

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Craig McGraw accepted into Forbes Business Development Council

DC Velocity

Executive from Trans American Trucking & Warehouse joins sales and business development leaders on the Forbes Business Development Council, an invitation-only community for senior-level sales and business development executives.

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More Apple Suppliers Commit to 100% Clean Energy Production

Material Handling and Logistics

Clean energy from suppliers, helped avoid over 1.5 million metric tons of greenhouse gases from being emitted in 2017. Currently, 23 suppliers are committed to this goal. If Apple can do it then its suppliers can do it. That seems to be the message that Apple is sending out. On April 9 the company announced its global facilities are now powered with 100% clean energy.

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Modex 2018: Hurdling the barriers to a connected supply chain

DC Velocity

New MHI report explores the trends and technologies driving the future of supply chains and ways to break down the top barriers to adoption.

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Optimizing the food industry: a conversation with UniSoma’s Luis Pinto

AIMMS

The food supply chain is complex and challenging. Changing consumer preferences, rising competition and new technologies are compelling food companies to rethink their approach to supply chain management. AIMMS formed a partnership with CAT Squared and UniSoma to help companies in the food industry tackle these challenges. The first product of this partnership is TacticalOps, a Planning & Optimization solution for Food Manufacturers.

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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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Fan fare

DC Velocity

Craft beer maker Ritual Brewing struggled with steamy conditions inside the California warehouse that doubles as its taproom. A giant ceiling fan brought relief to workers and customers alike.

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Marketplaces becoming popular among global online shoppers, UPS-commissioned survey says

DC Velocity

Consumers seeking different delivery options, survey finds.

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Purolator releases updated filter catalog

Fleet Owner

The 848-page catalog provides a comprehensive listing of filters available for markets in the United States, Canada and Mexico – updated with details on 82 new 2018 applications.

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Capacity crisis (surprise!) hogs the spotlight at TIA annual conference

DC Velocity

Public, private networking chatter focus on the rate pain likely to come.

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Pallet Dimensioner

Material Handling and Logistics

FreightSnap has introduced the FS 5000 XL, a fully-automatic freight dimensioner, capable of measuring large cubic and irregular-shaped freight in just a few seconds.

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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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Day Two of Modex strong on education

DC Velocity

Keynote by MIT researcher emphasizes a fundamental shift in business models, strategies.

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Are You Committed to Making All Your Employees Successful?

Material Handling and Logistics

Managers are learning to better appreciate every person’s unique talents in the hunt for more productivity.

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Optimizing the food industry: a conversation with UniSoma’s Luis Pinto

AIMMS

The food supply chain is complex and challenging. Changing consumer preferences, rising competition and new technologies are compelling food companies to rethink their approach to supply chain management. AIMMS formed a partnership with CAT Squared and UniSoma to help companies in the food industry tackle these challenges. The first product of this partnership is TacticalOps, a Planning & Optimization solution for Food Manufacturers.

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Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes (Q1 2018)

Talking Logistics

Tight capacity and rising rates in the trucking market was arguably the top headline of Q1 2018. We’ve published and recorded several posts and video episodes related to the topic over the past few weeks. But as you can see from the list below, technology-related topics and trends — such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and “the digital supply chain” — are also attracting a lot of interest and attention.

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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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The Other Side of the Coin for Crowdsourced Deliveries

Logistics Viewpoints

A few months ago, I wrote an article about using crowdsourced deliveries for last mile success. In the article, I touched upon a few key points regarding crowdsourced deliveries. First was the rapidly expanding market for crowdsourced deliveries. Major retailers such as Target, BestBuy, Macy’s, Staples, and Walgreens, to name a few, are currently offering crowdsourced deliveries to their customers.

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Supply Chain Visibility: Lessons Learned and Future Opportunities

Talking Logistics

Cindi Hane, Vice President Product Management at Elemica , discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: How does supply chain visibility fit relative to other trends and topics that are generating a lot of interest today, such “The Digital Supply Chain” and Industrie 4.0? What have been some of the lessons learned over the years?

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Breakthrough Fuel launches Breakthrough Supply Chain

Fleet Owner

Breakthrough Supply Chain provides shippers with a data and information-based approach to improving a variety of supply chain transportation and logistics strategies.

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4 Keys Aspects That Have Lead To The Rise Of Strategic Supply Chain Management

GlobalTranz

No matter what opinions you may have, one thing is for sure – The way things have changed regarding the aspect of supply chains has been nothing short of staggering. There are a great many new aspects such as highly advanced robotics, automated handling machines as well as the instant printing of certain physical goods that no one could have seen coming.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

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.

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PrePass tops 100,000 trucks in Pacific Northwest

Fleet Owner

Hundreds of PrePass customers' fleets are now enrolled in the NORPASS and Oregon Green Light weigh station bypass programs.

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Hey Ottawa!  Avoid the Trip, PigeonShip!

Ottawa Logistics

Ottawa Logistics is excited to announce our newly created partnership with Pigeonship. PigeonShip is a Utah Based, crowd sourced, on demand delivery service. Founded in 2012 by Jared Overton, PigeonShip has made a significant impact on the US final mile shipping industry and is now launching in Canada. PigeonShip provides a platform for connecting businesses and individuals to a crowd-sourced fleet of couriers for final mile delivery.

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Merging Online and Offline Retail with Apparel Supply Chain Management

Apparel Logistics

The ability to successfully merge brick and mortar stores with an online presence is more important than ever. Customers are seamlessly blending their shopping habits, testing items in-store and buying online, or checking online reviews before making in-person purchases. Apparel retailers who successfully merge their online and offline presences can reach shoppers at all touch points, offering a seamless experience that will help build brand loyalty.

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TL spot rates jump as number of loads rises 3.2%

Fleet Owner

Spot flatbed ratio and national average rate reach record highs.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

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.

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Optimizing the food industry: a conversation with UniSoma’s Luis Pinto

AIMMS

The post Optimizing the food industry: a conversation with UniSoma’s Luis Pinto appeared first on AIMMS.

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Pricing power remains strong for truckload and intermodal, notes Cass and Broughton Capital report

Logistics Management

Rate gains for both truckload and intermodal activity remains an ongoing theme, based on data in the the most recent editions of the Truckload Linehaul Index and Intermodal Index from Cass Information Systems and Broughton Capital.

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ELDs: Is it better to install or BYOD?

Fleet Owner

There are pros and cons for both.

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UPS Global Pulse of the Online Shopper study highlights myriad consumer preferences

Logistics Management

The survey is based on feedback from a comScore survey of more than 18,000 global online shoppers and was issued over the first three quarters of 2017. UPS said this study evaluated consumer shopping habits from pre-purchase to post-delivery, with respondents having made a minimum of two online purchases over a three-month timeframe.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

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

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FOOD LOGISTICS IN THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF BURGOS (SPAIN)

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

The food logistics in a hospital must be very rigorous because each patient has a different diet with different restrictions, intolerances and allergies. I am going to explain how the University Hospital of Burgos works. On the ground floor of the building there are different rooms , each for a type of food such as meat, fish, vegetables, etc. so as not to mix them and cause problems due to allergies and intolerances.

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Proficient Auto Transport appoints new president and CEO

Automotive Logistics

Randy Beggs has moved from his role as COO at US-based finished vehicle haulier, Proficient Auto Transport, to become president and CEO. He will now handle the day-to-day running of the company. Beggs replaces Kirk Williams, who held the role since 2004 and has now become chairman of the board. Proficient Auto Transport, which marks its 25 th anniversary this year, has a fleet of 150 open and enclosed vehicle transporters and growing operations across the south-east US for a wide range of carmak

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REVERSE LOGISTIC IN H&M: HOW IT WORKS

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Recently I’ve made an order in H&M, and thought about what to do with all cloths that I will not wear anymore, which are just stored and take up space in my closet. Today overconsumption is not just a threat to your personal budget, but the problem of an entire planet! H&M is one of the few companies who uses reverse logistic for used cloths.