Wed.Jun 20, 2018

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Affordability and Speed Top of eCommerce Fulfillment List

Material Handling and Logistics

While online shopping continues to grow at an exponential rate, there are some bumps in the virtual road. According to a new survey, “The Everyday Essentials of Successful eCommerce Fulfillment," by Radial, over a third of global online shoppers, 39.

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Say it with me: Machines are our friends

DC Velocity

While many workers fear losing their jobs to automation, those fears—at least in the supply chain—are largely unfounded.

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Spot market remains ?hot? with more freight than capacity

Fleet Owner

During its most recent State of Freight webinar, FTR analysts cite both internal and external factors that will impact freight rates and capacity going forward.

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Machine vision sales hit new high in first quarter

DC Velocity

Nineteen percent growth feeds rising investment in autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, and unmanned aerial vehicles, AIA says.

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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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Importance of storytelling in your recruiting efforts

Fleet Owner

The best recruiting efforts are not just about benefits and salaries but often about telling your company’s story. This is especially true today as businesses are trying to attract millennials to the work place.

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TCI continues to reflect a favorable trucking market for carriers

Fleet Owner

The tight labor market, including a shortage of drivers, is holding carriers back from taking full advantage of the higher rate environment even as it increases their labor costs.

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The Biggest Delivery Adventure ? Panera Bread?s Epic 9,000 Mile Trip, Powered by Bringg

Bringg

One delivery vehicle. 9,000 miles of deliveries. The ultimate GPS sandwich. This week a brave delivery driver is embarking on the adventure of a lifetime to promote Panera Bread deliveries across the US. This epic journey takes a very special route as the driver travels across the US creating a huge sandwich-shape route that will cover many cities including Dallas, Nashville, Kansas City and St.

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Kenworth of Louisiana moves to Shreveport

Fleet Owner

Kenworth’s Louisiana location in Bossier City has relocated to a larger dealership in Shreveport with access to I-20. The new location is 17 miles from the original dealership and comprises almost 16 acres at 7030 W. 70th St.

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South Carolina projects 5 percent port box growth for fiscal 2019

DC Velocity

Revenues projected to rise 12.4 percent from current fiscal year.

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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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Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems: A Market Poised for Growth

Logistics Viewpoints

I am currently finishing up my latest market study on global transportation execution and visibility systems solutions. Transportation Execution Solutions (TE) allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system. Visibility solutions allow real-time asset tracking across the entire distribution network. This enables improved estimated arrival times of goods.

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RFID Real-time Asset Tracker

Material Handling and Logistics

Feig Electronics has introduced its new UHF Directional Reader Solution, which is capable of identifying the location and direction an RFID tag is moving, even in congested situations.

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[WHITE PAPER] Managing Full Truckload for Today & Beyond: A Combination Of Partnerships, Technology, & Regulation

GlobalTranz

Cerasis is excited to announce the release of an all new, exclusive, & educational resource: “Managing Full Truckload for Today & Beyond: A Combination Of Partnerships, Technology, & Regulation” white paper! This is a must read for those who are looking to better manage full truckload freight moves for today’s challenging climate as well as any future market forces that may impact full truckload shipping!

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Download the 2018 MH&L Salary Survey

Material Handling and Logistics

In this special eBook guide to workforce issues, we look not only at the typical salaries for supply chain professionals like you in various roles, but also at the unique challenges you face in your jobs, and how you deal with them.

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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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How We Restore Used Toyota Forklifts

Conger

After comparing the value of buying new vs. buying used forklifts , evaluating your situation and determining your needs – a used forklift can still be a risk. Of course, you can always minimize that risk by opting for a thorough inspection and cleaning. When you choose to purchase a reconditioned used forklift from Conger, it isn’t just wiped down and visually inspected.

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Robotic Process Automation Software

Material Handling and Logistics

Kofax has added artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and other capabilities in its Kapow 10.3 Robotic Process Automation (RPA) software.

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Convey announces $10M in new round of venture capital funding

Logistics Management

Convey, an Austin, Texas-based provider of cloud-based technology that helps shippers connect disparate data and processes from parcel to freight and first to last mile, announced this week that it has received an additional $10 million in venture capital funding, which brings its total raised capital to $27.75 million.

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The Future of Urban Logistics Needs People Too

Logistics Bureau

There’s a great deal of excitement surrounding the future of mobility. Software driven solutions are increasingly implemented to move around billions of people and goods as efficiently as possible. The impact of these developments on supply chain management is unparalleled. But is software alone enough? No, says Joost Bekker, who’s in charge of PTV Group’s logistic solutions in the Asia Pacific Region.

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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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FedEx posts strong fiscal Q4 and full-year earnings results

Logistics Management

Global logistics and transportation bellwether FedEx announced strong Fiscal Year and fourth quarter 2018 earnings results, which it announced late yesterday. Earnings per share for the fiscal fourth quarter, at $5.91, were up 41% annually, with fiscal year EPS up 27% at $15.31. The quarterly EPS topped Wall Street expectations of $5.68-$5.71 per share, as well as fiscal year expectations, which were estimated to come in at $15.05-$15.13 per share.

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Nippon Express to Own Largest Distribution Center in the Port of Rotterdam

Logistics Manager

A new contract agreement made by Nippon Express Nederland BV, W. P. Carey Inc. and the Port of Rotterdam Authority will see the development of the largest distribution center to operate in Rotterdam. When complete the Nippon Express facility at Maasvlakte will be the first logistics centre with a floor area over 100,000 square metres to be housed in the port of Rotterdam.

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Truck tonnage is up in May, reports ATA

Logistics Management

The ATA’s advanced seasonally-adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 0.7%, to 113.8 (2015=100), from April to May, following a 2.7% (upwardly revised from an original reading of 2.2%) March to April increase.

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Nissan targets ?new frontier? markets

Automotive Logistics

Japanese carmaker Nissan has revealed plans for major expansion in Africa, the Middle East and India. The company said it wished to grow in “new frontier markets” where few other carmakers were present. Attracted by forecasts that industry-wide annual sales are expected rise by about 40% in the region to more than 12m vehicles by 2022, Nissan aims to build its strengths in South Africa, India, the UAE, Egypt and parts of sub-Saharan Africa.

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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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The Tax Cut and Jobs Act: Publicly Traded Water Utilities Impact and Disclosure

Mazars Ledger

Mazars USA LLP is pleased to announce the release of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act: Publicly Traded Water Utilities… The post The Tax Cut and Jobs Act: Publicly Traded Water Utilities Impact and Disclosure appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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Use the New GDPR Legislation to Rethink the Way You Market

Logistics Marketing Advisors

“GDPR.” You’ve likely seen those four letters pop up in your news feed and inbox quite a bit recently. Those letters are short for General Data Protection Regulation – a law created by the European Union (EU) to give its citizens the ability to protect their personal data and online privacy. It went into effect on May 25, 2018. If you’re like thousands of companies around the globe, you may be thinking, “What a pain.

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The Tax Cuts And Jobs Act: Publicly Traded Water Utilities Impact And Disclosure

Mazars Ledger

While the changes created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) were nearly economy-wide, the act impacted… The post The Tax Cuts And Jobs Act: Publicly Traded Water Utilities Impact And Disclosure appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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Turkish Cargo Boosts Turkish Cherries Industry

Airfreight Logistics

One of the world’s fastest growing Air Cargo Carriers, Turkish Cargo is helping to boost the brand and market presence of Turkish Cherries across the globe. The Airline transports a total of 600 tonnes of fresh cherries onboard their wide-body freighters to the Norwegian capital of Oslo. The whole operation from Turkey to Norway is completed in less than six hours.

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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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The Tax Cuts And Jobs Act: Publicly Traded Water Utilities Impact And Disclosure

Mazars Ledger

While the changes created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) were nearly economy-wide, the act impacted […].

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Emissions legislation set to disrupt vehicle logistics

Automotive Logistics

European legislation aimed at achieving more accurate monitoring of emissions from passenger cars could cause disruption to logistics operations involving the storage and delivery of new vehicles, the Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG) has warned. As manufacturers phase out non-compliant older models, dealers are looking to sell existing stock before the legislation comes into force, at which point they could be subject to punitive emissions-related tax increases that adversely affe

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The Tax Cut and Jobs Act: Publicly Traded Water Utilities Impact and Disclosure

Mazars Ledger

Mazars USA LLP is pleased to announce the release of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act: Publicly Traded Water Utilities […].

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