The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 23, 2018

download the audio file. Podcast Summary: In this episode, Joe interviews Kevin Hill , president and founder of CarrierLists.com. Kevin has an MBA from the University of Oklahoma and was a freight broker. He also worked on Wall Street using business intelligence to inform mergers and acquisitions. Today, Kevin takes us through his journey creating a CarrierList of 22,000 with the goal of building up a carrier network and database ready for shippers, brokers and 3PLs.

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I recently published a new paper in the journal Games. You can see it below. It deals with a very important logistics problem. In a cold chain, different parcels require different conditions of temperature.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MAY 23, 2018

Industrial markets are working overtime to keep up with consumer demand and the growing impact of e-commerce.

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DC Velocity

MAY 23, 2018

Enhancement to allow simultaneous waved and waveless processes.

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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.

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Fleet Owner

MAY 23, 2018

The annual Best Fleets to Drive For survey and contest, produced by CarriersEdge in partnership with the Truckload Carriers Association, evaluates fleets across a range of performance criteria, identifying the companies having the most success with i

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Fleet Owner

MAY 23, 2018

The results are in—and they’ve created a domino effect. Littler Mendelson surveyed 1,111 employers to examine how new governmental regulations and social factors have affected employers in the past year.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2018

I am coming to you live from Manhattan Momentum 2018, in Hollywood, FL at the Diplomat Beach Resort. This year’s theme is “Push Possible” which is very fitting. CEO Eddie Capel explained that push possible is all about pushing the envelope with actionable, measurable solutions. It means bringing in bigger and brighter ideas, to push what is possible for their customers.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MAY 23, 2018

Honeywell has introduced new mobile solutions to help retailers improve productivity, streamline operations and deliver a better shopping experience in their brick-and-mortar stores.

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Fleet Owner

MAY 23, 2018

Look around: just about all of the latest full-size pickups proliferating on America's roads have descriptions like "larger in every dimension.

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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

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GlobalTranz

MAY 23, 2018

Are You Packing for Success? Overwhelmed By Parcel Shipping Claims? When thinking logistics, there are plenty of things to be aware of throughout the shipping process. However, how your cartons are packed should be close to the top of the list, as the wrong choice can take an unexpected chunk out of your profits. With parcel shipments outpacing other forms of freight 10-to-1, space has become a premium.

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Fleet Owner

MAY 23, 2018

XTRA Lease chose the upgrade over traditional drum brakes to provide a lower-maintenance trailer to fleets needing rental or leased trailers.

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Logistics Management

MAY 23, 2018

In its semiannual forecasts, the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) always does an excellent job of laying out its estimates in terms of what to expect for things like capital expenditures, production, prices, and utilization rates, among other metrics for the manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors. One component of the report, which does not always get a ton of attention, are the “special questions” included at the end, which are always interesting and relevant while helping to provide

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Fleet Owner

MAY 23, 2018

When it comes to the viability of commercial battery electric vehicles there are lots of strong opinions on both sides of the issue.

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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.

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Logistics Management

MAY 23, 2018

Amber Road's eBook, Controlling Shipping Costs via Multi-Modal Freight Rate Visibility, examines how a multi-mode transportation management system provides you with an accurate overview of all shipping costs, Free Supply Chain Download, Intermodal White Paper

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LandLink

MAY 23, 2018

Perhaps more than most other industries shippers and logistics companies seem to be late to the table when it comes to implementing technology. I know some carriers who operated without a website well in to the 90's. This tardiness to implement that technology which everyone else has adopted may eventually lead to their economic demise. The ability to provide big data driven information and the ability to protect that data have become a critical requirement.

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Logistics Management

MAY 23, 2018

The division is responding to strong growth in demand for air cargo, chiefly for outbound services out of Asia and on the conventional transpacific route, fueled by almost all industries.

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Kane is Able

MAY 23, 2018

As inflation continues to drag down earnings and increase costs for U.S. businesses, companies are taking a hard look at their transportation spend and how they can reduce freight costs. Here are eight simple strategies to consider. 1. Hold freight. Combine multiple shipments to maximize utilization of trailer space.

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Fleet Owner

MAY 23, 2018

New app helps streamline costs and responsibility for damaged shipping containers and trailers.

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Logistics Manager

MAY 23, 2018

German conglomerate Siemens AG recently announced they are to acquire a leading software framework provider, J2 Innovations. Based in Los Angeles, California J2 are experts in the field of building automation and have been a major player in the Internet-of-Things (IoT) software business for over 10 years. The company has built a strong reputation at home in the US and throughout the globe with their FIN (Fluid INtegration) Framework technology.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 23, 2018

Because it is not yet licensed, the Merck & Co vaccine has been offered to Congo under a “compassionate use” protocol agreed by national and international health and ethics authorities. This means fully informed, signed consent is needed from every person who wants the shot. And in the current Ebola outbreak, that makes logistical, cultural and language barriers the ultimate challenges, global health specialists say.

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Logistics Manager

MAY 23, 2018

Danish transport and logistics specialist DSV recently opened their new office in Panama City, the capital of Panama. Panama is regarded as a vital hub for the Central America region and the Caribbean. DSV Air & Sea Executive Vice President LATAM Region, Torge Koehnke said, “It is a strategic decision to move into Panama. Many of our customers use Panama’s free zones to distribute goods to the Central American and Caribbean markets,” he further added, “In addition, Pa

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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.

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Airfreight Logistics

MAY 23, 2018

ANTONOV Airlines , the Ukrainian Heavy lift and Super Heavy Lift Company recently executed a power plant rotor transportation project from Genoa, Italy to Karachi, Pakistan, using one of their AN-124-100 aircraft. The cargo consisting of the rotor and other auxiliary equipment weighed over 108 tonnes. ANTONOV Airlines Commercial Manager, Martin Griffiths said, “Careful planning was necessary to guarantee the safe loading and unloading of the rotor, and this was only possible thanks to the seamle

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Automotive Logistics

MAY 23, 2018

At least 20 new Jeep Wranglers have been damaged or destroyed in a fire at a storage lot in Toledo, Ohio. So far, the cause of the fire, which took place on Monday (May 21), remains unclear, though a report by local news source WTOL11 said fire investigators were treating it as suspicious. In a statement on Monday, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) said it was working with the City of Toledo Fire and Rescue Department and the Toledo Police Department in the investigation into the fire, but was not

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Airfreight Logistics

MAY 23, 2018

The Chinese division of French-based Bolloré Logistics was recently awarded Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) certification by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The certification was awarded for their facility at the Pudong International Airport Logistics Park located in Shanghai.

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Automotive Logistics

MAY 23, 2018

Germany’s Mercedes-Benz Cars has chosen the Hambach factory in France as its base for assembly of a compact electric car under its EQ brand, part of a wider expansion of the company’s electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing capabilities. Preparations for the new model will start shortly, with around €500m ($585m) being spent on construction of new facilities and product flow, the company says.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 23, 2018

Spanish AGV maker Asti Mobile Robotics has developed a new model that it says will bring much greater flexibility to automotive assembly lines. The automated QuadBot has two steerable drive wheels that allow it to move about the plant in four directions. It can carry up to 2000kg. Measuring 550mm high, it uses a roller transfer system to load and unload the cargo. “If in the middle of the process I have to add or remove an operation, all I have to do is add or remove an AGV – it̵

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 23, 2018

Related Articles. First marine insurance blockchain platform goes live. Maersk contributed to the development of Insurwave as a pilot client and is continuing on the platform with its marine hull portfolio. Maersk outlook strong for Mexico trade growth. Booming automobile manufacturing sector and new free trade deals are likely to spur future gains.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 23, 2018

Bi-colour crates are the latest addition to the Goplasticpallets.com website, which the company says highlight how ingenious design can simplify storage handling. The GoS&N range makes it easy to identify how to stack and store loads. By placing them one way they nest, the other way they stack on each other. The simplicity of matching and alternating the colours makes for instinctive use.

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