Cyzerg
MAY 22, 2018
Managing a warehouse isn’t a piece of pie. It takes meticulous planning, execution, and monitoring to stay on the right track. However, notwithstanding the good intention, there are some common warehouse management mistakes that we, as managers, end up committing without ever realizing that we are.
Fleet Owner
MAY 22, 2018
We’ve pulled together advice on what can help make those roadside checks go as quickly and smoothly as possible, both for the driver and the officer or official performing the inspection. It’s best for all parties involved when these inspections are as expeditious and uneventful as possible.
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DC Velocity
MAY 22, 2018
Anglo-Dutch giant gets top supply chain marks from peers, perfect corporate social responsibility score; Home Depot rejoins list; McDonalds named to elite 'Masters' class.
Fleet Owner
MAY 22, 2018
Legendary basketball coach John Wooden began each season by teaching his players how to tie their shoes. No, there was not some arcane “secret of the shoestrings” which led Wooden’s UCLA squads to ten national championships.
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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
MAY 22, 2018
Software platform lets retailers position goods closer to customers in complex omnichannel environments, firm says.
Logistics Brief brings together the best content for Logistics and Warehousing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
DC Velocity
MAY 22, 2018
Startup lands $2.35 million investment led by Schematic Ventures, plans to hire 20 employees within a year.
AIMMS
MAY 22, 2018
In a world full of turmoil, change has become the new normal. New import tariffs being introduced across the globe, extreme weather events, Brexit… The list goes on and on. What can Supply Chain leaders do to mitigate the risks that these disruptions bring to the Supply Chain? Businesses are constantly reminded that they need to be more agile and resilient in order to survive.
DC Velocity
MAY 22, 2018
$150 million facility to be one of 35 new U.S. centers through end of 2019.
Talking Logistics
MAY 22, 2018
“Consumers are the disruptive force today, not technology.”. So stated Ken Hughes , a leading consumer and shopper behaviouralist, in his keynote presentation at Trasnsplace’s 16th Annual Shipper Symposium a couple of weeks ago. The comment caught my attention because later that morning I was going to moderate a discussion with Dan Dershem , General Partner at Supply Chain Ventures, about emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence and machine learning, autonomous trucks, a
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
DC Velocity
MAY 22, 2018
VanRiet to add parcel capabilities to MHS portfolio.
Fleet Owner
MAY 22, 2018
Smokey Point Distributing (SPD) announced that starting June 1, it will pay qualified solo over-the-road drivers with flatbed hauling experience an annual salary of $65,000 and each qualified and experienced member of a driving team an annual salary
AIMMS
MAY 22, 2018
In a world full of turmoil, change has become the new normal. New import tariffs being introduced across the globe, extreme weather events, Brexit… The list goes on and on. What can Supply Chain leaders do to mitigate the risks that these disruptions bring to the Supply Chain? Businesses are constantly reminded that they need to be more agile and resilient in order to survive.
Fleet Owner
MAY 22, 2018
Along with adding enhancements for Ryder customers such as scheduling maintenance from a phone in seconds, RyderGyde also can help non-customers find best gas prices and rent vehicles.
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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.
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 22, 2018
New California state standard disrupts previously accepted relationships between independent contractors and those who use them.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 22, 2018
With the advancements made in GPS-based real-time tracking of commercial transportation over the last several years, visibility has become a hot topic again. Today, we can know the location of our freight on an almost instant basis and even get accurate predictions of when it will arrive. Recently, I was with a large retail customer who is interested in adding this capability to the visibility solution that they successfully deployed years ago.
Fleet Owner
MAY 22, 2018
Compared with April 2017, the SA index surged 9.5%, which was the largest year-over-year increase since October 2017. Year-to-date, compared with the same four months last year, tonnage increased 8%, far outpacing the annual gain of 3.8% in 2017.
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 22, 2018
Efficiency gains create a first-level shield against rising costs and the fallout from a trade war. Supply chains are suddenly under threat. Following years of low inflation and stable trade relations, executive teams in boardrooms across the globe are now grappling with rising inflation, a rapidly changing trade environment and the dire threat of an all-out trade war.
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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.
Logistics Management
MAY 22, 2018
The ATA’s advanced seasonally-adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index headed up 1.1% from March to April at 112.5 (2015=100), following a 1% (revised from an original estimate of 1.1%) decline in March, which came in at 110.1. Compared to April 2017, the SA index was up 9.5%. ATA said this increase represents the largest annual increase going back to October 2017.
Fleet Owner
MAY 22, 2018
ONE20 just announced that its apps, including its F-ELD solution, will cease operations as of June 18. According to the company, ONE20 Inc.
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 22, 2018
Liftomatic Material Handling Inc. has introduced two forklift-mounted attachments suited for high-volume drum handling.
Fleet Owner
MAY 22, 2018
National gasoline prices are inching closer to that $3 mark, according to Energy Information Administration.
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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.
Logistics Management
MAY 22, 2018
Rising 3.8 cents, the average price per gallon now stands at $3.277, topping last week’s $3.239 average as the highest weekly average since the week of December 29, 2014, when the weekly average came in at $3.213.
GlobalTranz
MAY 22, 2018
Parcel spend management is growing in importance, and shipper workforces are becoming more diverse, reports Marilyn Gettinger of Parcel MEDIA , which may strain existing work relationships and require use of people analytics to boost morale. Unfortunately, shippers that do not take time to consider the influence of different factors will be forced to pay higher parcel rates, but they can avoid this future by understanding five key factors affecting parcel spend management. 1.
Logistics Management
MAY 22, 2018
March freight shipments and expenditures continued to show annual and sequential growth in May, according to the most recent edition of the Cass Freight Index Report from Cass Information Systems, which was released this week.
Fleet Owner
MAY 22, 2018
McLeod Software has released Version 18.1 of its flagship products, LoadMaster Enterprise and PowerBroker.
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
Logistics Manager
MAY 22, 2018
CNC, part of the CMA CGM group since 2007, has announced the launch of their new THX service, connecting Thailand to Vietnam effective 23th May. CNC says that launch of the new express service from Thailand to Haiphong is a response to the growth in the Intra-South East Asia markets. The new service looks to cater to this burgeoning market with one of the premier intra-Asia carriers.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 22, 2018
What are the economics of meat? Food and farming is one of the biggest economic sectors in the world. We are no longer in the 14th century, when as much as 76 percent of the population worked in agriculture — but farming still employs more than 26 percent of all workers globally. And that does not include the people who work along the meat supply chain: the slaughterers, packagers, retailers and chefs.
Logistics Manager
MAY 22, 2018
It was recently announced that the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has signed a new joint-venture including concession agreements with Abu Dhabi Ports for the continued development of container handling at Khalifa Port. A subsidiary of MSC, Terminal Investment Ltd was in attendance during the signing ceremony held on the 7 th May 2018. The ceremony also highlighted the potential growth of the Abu Dhabi cargo shipping hub, emphasizing on MSC’s continuous support in the development of the Uni
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