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How to define a target market for logistics company

LoGo

Every company needs to know their public, their necessities, pains, and wishes. In the logistics business, it wouldn’t be different. But how to do this? Today, we are going to help you with that by letting you know how you can define a target market for logistics companies by creating a persona. When you know that, all […]. O post How to define a target market for logistics company apareceu primeiro em Blog LoGo.

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6 Ways to Celebrate This Year’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

United World Transporation

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW) is this September 8-14 th ! Across the nation, many take time to honor the drivers who do one of the most demanding jobs out there. In fact, it’s more than a job, it’s a lifestyle choice. Being on the road for days or even weeks at a time and being away from family and friends is a lifestyle that would not suit everyone.

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Do we need a rulemaking on crash ‘preventability’ as a standard for removal from carrier scores?

Overdrive Online

Yes, according to the Motor Carrier Regulatory Reform coalition. Too many around the industry conflate "preventability" with fault, creating blowback potential particularly for truckers with accidents on their record for which they have no legal liability yet that get deemed "preventable" and labeled as such.

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U.S. potential exit from Universal Postal Union could impact global parcel rates

Logistics Management

Later this month, the Universal Postal Union (UPU) will meet in Geneva, Switzerland, and all eyes will be on whether or not the United States will remain part of the UPU, with the eventual outcome having the potential to impact global parcel rates heading into Peak Season.

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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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Shipping’s Great Fuel Switch Is Starting to Drive Up Freight Costs

Material Handling and Logistics

The pressure to retrofit old ships with new parts in order to meet new environmental regulations is causing a sharp rise in shipping costs.

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Will Taxing Robots Slow Automation?

Material Handling and Logistics

Is automation the solution to the workforce shortage, or is exacerbating the problem?

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Fed Beige Book shows wide tariff anxiety, varied impact so far

Fleet Owner

(Bloomberg) – US companies showed widespread concerns about tariff and trade policy uncertainty, but generally reported minimal impact thus far, according to a regional survey from the Federal Reserve.

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Continental Tire’s Forklift Fleet Goes Wireless

Material Handling and Logistics

Adoption of a telemetry system helps tire manufacturer control fleet size and costs.

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DTNA continues to speed repairs, parts deliveries

Fleet Owner

Executives with Daimler Trucks North America said the company is moving forward with a variety of initiatives that will continue to speed its aftermarket parts and services offerings.

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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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Benchmarking: Avoid Being The Tallest Pigmy

Logistics Viewpoints

Benchmarking is the practice of comparing business processes and performance metrics to industry bests and best practices from other companies. It is used to measure performance using a specific indicator or indicators resulting in a metric of performance that is then compared to others to assess how well or how poorly a company is performing. This is sometimes referred to as “best practice benchmarking” or “process benchmarking” Management uses this process to evaluate

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WorkWave Launches Fully-Integrated and Seamless Payment Processing, WorkWave Payments – the Only Solution of its Kind in the Market

WorkWave

Time To Read: 3 minutes. WorkWave Payments TM puts WorkWave customers at an advantage to grow their businesses . Holmdel, NJ – September 5, 2019 – WorkWave ® , a provider of cloud-based software solutions that support every stage of a service business’s lifecycle, today announces the launch of WorkWave Payments TM , a streamlined, PCI Level 1 certified payment solution seamlessly integrated into both WorkWave PestPac ® and WorkWave Service TM solutions.

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What Shippers Need to Know About the New IMO 2020 Emissions Standards

Talking Logistics

In an effort to reduce air pollution from container ships, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) recently announced a new standard regarding the acceptable levels of sulfur oxides (SOx) emissions in bunker fuel. With the updated emissions requirements going into effect at the start of 2020, it’s important for shippers to stay informed about the new.

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Caterpillar’s new D3 Series skid steer and compact track loaders

Fleet Owner

New D3 machines include improvements in operator experience, stability, and technology.

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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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Non-manufacturing activity delivers strong results in August, reports ISM

Logistics Management

The index ISM uses to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI—came in at 56.4 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth is occurring), which was a 2.7% improvement over July’s 53.7 the lowest NMI reading going back to August 2016.

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WEBINAR: Winning the Battle for Protection and Prevention with Video Intelligence

Fleet Owner

Join us for this exclusive webinar sponsored by Trimble on September 25th, 2019!

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ODFL’s third quarter update highlights domestic economic softness

Logistics Management

The Thomasville, N.C.-based carrier reported that revenue per day in August was down 0.7% annually, attributing that to a 5.2% decline in LTL tons per day that was partially offset by an increase in LTL revenue per hundredweight.

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[WHITE PAPER] How to Realize the Substantial Benefits of Final Mile Logistics

GlobalTranz

Fill out the Form Below to Get a Free Copy of the White Paper to Your Inbox! Cerasis is excited to announce the release of an all new, exclusive, & educational resource “How to Realize the Substantial Benefits of Final Mile Logistics” white paper! This is a must read for those in looking to maximize.read More. The post [WHITE PAPER] How to Realize the Substantial Benefits of Final Mile Logistics appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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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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Number of OOS violations is mind-boggling

Commercial Carrier Journal

Nearly 18% of all the trucks inspected just four months ago were unfit to be on the road.

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When one Windows closes, another opens

Fleet Owner

What fleet managers should know about Windows mobile.

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TD139: Understanding The 2019 Proposed Hours-Of-Service Changes

Trucker Dump

Heck yeah! The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, or FMCSA, has finally proposed the new Hours of Service changes! All I can say is, IT’S ABOUT FRIGGIN’ TIME! Seriously, they’ve been promising to make things happen quicker this time around, but it sure doesn’t seem like it. I suppose we really shouldn’t complain too much. The post TD139: Understanding The 2019 Proposed Hours-Of-Service Changes appeared first on About Truck Driving.

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Michigan, It’s Time to Bring Out Your Dirndl or Lederhosen!

3PL Insights

Guten tag! Frankenmuth, Michigan is celebrating its 30 th Oktoberfest this year. What is Oktoberfest? Oktoberfest originated in Munich, Germany in 1810 and it has been held annually ever since. It is a Volksfest or “people’s festival,” which combines a beer festival and carnival, to celebrate Bavarian culture. Munich’s Oktoberfest is the largest Volksfest in the world.

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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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Konecranes Trucks Delivered to Thailand Customer

Logistics Business Magazine

Thailand-based Mon Logistics has added two new Konecranes lift trucks to its current fleet: a Flow Drive reach stacker and a double stacking empty container handler. In the past few months, Konecranes delivered the reach stacker, model SMV 4531 TC5 HVT, and the empty container handler (ECH), model SMV 6/7 ECC 100 DS, to Mon Logistics Group in Bangkok.

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Michigan, It’s Time to Bring Out Your Dirndl or Lederhosen!

3PL Insights

Guten tag! Frankenmuth, Michigan is celebrating its 30 th Oktoberfest this year. What is Oktoberfest? Oktoberfest originated in Munich, Germany in 1810 and it has been held annually ever since. It is a Volksfest or “people’s festival,” which combines a beer festival and carnival, to celebrate Bavarian culture. Munich’s Oktoberfest is the largest Volksfest in the world.

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Heavyweights Team Up for Collaboration Seminar at IMHX

Logistics Business Magazine

Industry behemoth XPO Logistics will be joined by heavyweight customer Nestlé UK Ltd. in presenting The Warehouse of the Future: Collaboration Is King at IMHX 2019. The seminar will take place in Birmingham on September 27 at 10:00 a.m. BST. IMHX is the UK’s largest logistics industry event. Gavin Williams, managing director, supply chain – UK and Ireland, XPO Logistics, and David Hix, Nestlé director of supply chain, will discuss the upcoming launch of a fully automated, 638,000 sq ft. distribu

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Hurricane Dorian disrupts parcel carriers

247 Customs Broker

Brief NOAA Dive Brief: After dousing Georgia and South Carolina overnight, Hurricane Dorian has shifted slightly east and is headed north at 8 mph, moving… The post Hurricane Dorian disrupts parcel carriers appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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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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Note of Caution Sounded by JCB while Strong Growth Recorded

Logistics Business Magazine

JCB says it has set new records for turnover, machine sales and earnings in 2018 as global markets for construction equipment and agricultural machinery remained strong. Revealing its annual figures, Staffordshire-based JCB revealed that its sales turnover in 2018 rose by 22% to £4.1 billion (2017: £3.35 billion), while machine sales increased to 96,246 (2017: 75,693).

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Number of trucking companies out of business in 1st half of 2019 exceeds 2018 total

247 Customs Broker

Dive Brief: The number of trucking companies that have gone out of business has more than tripled in the first half of 2019 compared to… The post Number of trucking companies out of business in 1st half of 2019 exceeds 2018 total appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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John Parkes Appointed Managing Director for Kerry Integrated Logistics

Logistics Manager

Hong Kong-headquartered Kerry Logistics recently announced they had appointed John Parkes as their Managing Director – Integrated Logistics, Mr. Parkes who will be based in Hong Kong begins his role with immediate effect and will oversee the overall management of Kerry Logistics’ global integrated logistics (‘IL’) business. Upon his appointment, Mr.