Technology to the rescue
DC Velocity
OCTOBER 30, 2018
IT solutions can help retailers improve worker productivity in the brick-and-mortar store, leading to better service and higher customer satisfaction levels.
DC Velocity
OCTOBER 30, 2018
IT solutions can help retailers improve worker productivity in the brick-and-mortar store, leading to better service and higher customer satisfaction levels.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Earlier this year, we shared our list of common but essential parcel industry terms that often get overlooked, especially when it comes to your company’s bottom line. This week, we’d like to continue that discussion by spotlighting several terms and names that are equally important – especially if you’re a growth-minded company that wants to break into the international fulfillment and global e-commerce market, which topped $2.3 trillion in 2017.
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Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Any way you look at it, we’re wasting a lot of money and time because trucks are sitting in traffic
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Change can be a good thing, particularly when it comes to getting a better handle on your supply chain spend. 1. Digitization is Your Friend. It’s not news to anyone that digitization is a roaring trend and I’m here to say: embrace it. With the digitization of the source-to-pay process being a key initiative for many chief procurement officers, to the inherent automation which promises to accelerate innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), digitization is growing.
Advertiser: GEP
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?
DC Velocity
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Location houses logistics provider's Ready Logistics and Central Dispatch Operations, company says.
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Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 30, 2018
A new head of supply chain at Pfizer asked a simple question, “If Amazon can provide end to end shipment status of my orders, why can’t Pfizer.” That was the impetus for a supply chain visibility project. “The company had to change their mindset and embrace a global orchestrated supply network. The post Pfizer Embraces the Digital Supply Chain appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Carriers say Washington is now listening to the industry, and they believe the winds of regulatory change are finally blowing in favor of trucking. However, balancing industry needs with safety reforms remains an ongoing challenge.
DC Velocity
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Approach avoids expensive last-mile delivery, tempts consumers with extra purchases, report says.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 30, 2018
UPS is taking its delivery processes to the streets. While that does not sound like anything major in itself, it comes with a caveat in that it is taking delivery to the streets on two bicycle wheels, rather than the customary four via its much more commonly used delivery trucks and vans. This is happening through a partnership between UPS and the City of Seattle, Washington, which was announced last week, in the form of a downtown Seattle delivery pilot with pedal-assist cargo e-Bikes and custo
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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.
DC Velocity
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Tally bot uses machine vision, RFID to track inventory on shelves.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Softening the impact of tariffs by utilizing Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) has long been an attractive option for savvy shippers. But in today’s world of sudden changes in trade policies, the practice may need to be more widely embraced.
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Company continues expanding over-the-air updates, Certified Uptime Centers in strategy targeting reduced truck downtime.
DC Velocity
OCTOBER 30, 2018
ATA names 45-year pro from Wytheville, Va.
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
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 30, 2018
If you’ve ever paid $10 for an Uber ride to the cocktail lounge in the evening and then a “surge priced” $50 for the same distance Uber ride back to your home only a few hours later around closing time, you understand the dynamics troubling shippers in today’s capacity constrained transportation market. In an environment where transportation is at a premium, customers often find themselves at the whims of those possessing the means to provide transport in a timely fashion.
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 30, 2018
I.D. Systems Inc. has introduced PowerFleet Essence, a new class of industrial truck telematics platforms aimed at small to medium-sized fleets used in manufacturing, distribution, logistics and retail centers.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Absent any contingency planning being made transparent to the industry, the risks of not addressing key issues could mean “chaos” for interrupted supply chains.
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Schreiner ProTech has introduced the ((rfid))-DistaFerr Global Label, an integrated, dual-band antenna capable of reading both of the world’s most prominent frequency bands: ETSI and FCC.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Fleets express concern with next year’s deadline to swap out AOBRDs.
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Available alternatives may serve employers and employees better in the end.
3PL Insights
OCTOBER 30, 2018
It’s important to understand the regulations and laws on truck weight when shipping your product. Each state has different requirements for truck weight and axle load limits that need to be accounted for. You will need to know pallet dimensions, product weight, and how much of your product can fit on a pallet. Knowing this is crucial when planning out your shipping costs.
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 30, 2018
What You Would Be Doing: The Software Developer II contributes to the completion of project deliverables and is accountable for the development, quality assurance, and support of all internally developed applications. Must have a good understanding of the following: Net/C# & the.Net Framework. JavaScript/jQuery. HTML & CSS. T-SQL SQL Queries / Stored Procedures.
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,
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 30, 2018
With a 2.5-cent decline, the average price per gallon now stands at $3.355, which comes on the heels of last week’s 1.4-cent drop.
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Hello and welcome back to another episode of “The Freight Project Podcast!” On today’s episode we welcomes welcomes our very own Implementation Manager, Tina Baker. Tina works with the Cerasis business development team to gather all the necessary information from the customer for a smooth transition into a partnership with Cerasis and our Transportation Management technology and solutions.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 30, 2018
The wave of laws and regulatory sunsetting that marked the 1980s seems like obscure history to the current crop of transportation managers and analysts.
Automotive Logistics
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Spanish automotive parts-maker Gestamp has inaugurated a manufacturing unit in Matsusaka, central Japan, the company’s first in the country. Gestamp Hot Stamping Japan will work for Japanese OEMs, starting with Honda. “This new plant will improve Gestamp’s knowledge of the need of Japanese car manufacturers, which the company already provides service to in their plants in North America, South America, Europe and Asia,” the tier supplier stated.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
IoT World Today
OCTOBER 30, 2018
As vehicles – and the people operating them – continue to create an avalanche of data, new approaches to on-vehicle computing power can bring new value, drive up efficiency, and create savings in completely new areas. This white paper looks at how the evolution of onboard tech from a myriad of custom devices to intelligent, industry-standard gateways will accelerate the digital transformation of vehicles, fleets, and the industries they serve.
Loginext
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Tech is driving industries faster and faster. CAGR is keenly watched everywhere. Such tech needs leaders, and LogiNext has claimed its place, time and again, at the top of the chain.
Automotive Logistics
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has announced it will be adding 24 hectares (60 acres) to support vehicle handling at the port of Brunswick over the next 12 months, creating 8,250 car parking spaces. It also said it would be doubling dockside rail capacity for building loads for inland distribution. GPA is also planning a new cross-terminal road linking three vessel berths, and a new access road between the docks and the south of the Colonel’s Island vehicle terminal.
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