Tue.Aug 14, 2018

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How to Reduce Warehouse Labor Costs With Smarter Order Picking

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

The word “travel” is usually associated with positive things. Vacations…New adventures…. Not so in the fulfillment warehouse, where travel time is the enemy of efficient order picking. In fact, it can comprise as much as 50% of the picking process – and up to half of your warehousing labor cost. Without the right system-aided picking process, you’re paying order pickers to walk, not to pick.

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Stewards at UPS' largest local vote to reject labor contracts

DC Velocity

Actions by local 89 officials raise chances of `no' votes by rank-and-file.

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Logistics Industry Sees Good Times Ahead

Material Handling and Logistics

Over the next three months, 70% of the logistics and transportation managers, surveyed in July by TCompanies, said the U.S. economy will continue to thrive. And because of that, revenue and profitability are expected to increase as well.

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JDA names former Avnet executive as CFO

DC Velocity

Kevin Moriarty to be first permanent CFO since December.

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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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Branded Warehouse Signs

Material Handling and Logistics

ASG Services has introduced branded warehouse signs that give companies the ability to include their company logos and other corporate messages on their warehouse signs without making them an expensive desirable.

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DAT reports spot market freight availability is back at seasonal norms

Logistics Management

Data recently published by Portland, Oregon-based freight marketplace platform and information provider DAT, a subsidiary of Roper Technologies showed something atypical in the 2018 spot market, with a decline in spot market freight availability from June to July on the heels of an all-time high in June.

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Approach fuel efficiency from a variety of angles

Fleet Owner

No one thing can get you to 10 MPG but doing several things can get you closer.

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Panjiva reports record-high monthly import volumes for July

Logistics Management

July shipments, at 1,096,835, topped June’s 1,025,643 and were up 6% annually for a new monthly record, according to Panjiva, topping August 2017’s 1,069,292. All months in 2018 have seen growth, with the exception of a 0.2% decline in March, which was the first one going back to a 7.7% annual drop-off in February 2017. On a year-to-date basis through July, shipments are up 6% annually at 6,975,786.

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Fleet Owner magazine - the August 2018 Issue

Fleet Owner

Fleet Owner is the information source for trucking, written for middle and upper level managers at commercial truck fleets with five or more vehicles. Its journalists deliver business insights and analysis, breaking news, trends, best practices and research to owners and managers who operate trucks and trailers.

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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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Blockchain and Supply Chain Analytics: Impact of Small to Large Supply Chains

GlobalTranz

The value of blockchain and supply chain Analytics is Undisputed, and the capabilities of blockchain Technology are starting to become available two small and midsize businesses, as well as large corporations, such as Walmart. Supply chain analytics can have additional value when used in conjunction with blockchain technology, providing invaluable, accurate insights and refining the supply chain, but supply chain Executives must first understand the limitations of today’s blockchain techno

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Developing inter-company info systems

Fleet Owner

For many companies, the proliferation of systems needed to run a modern fleet operation means an ever-increasing need to share information between fleet, operations, financials, and other systems.

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[PODCAST] Why Logistics Execs Who Glean Insights from Transportation Management Data Collaborate More & Reduce Shipping Costs

GlobalTranz

Hello and welcome back to another episode of “The Freight Project Podcast!” On today’s episode, we welcome Cerasis, co-founder and Vice President of Business Development Steve Norall. We hope you enjoy “The Freight Project Podcast.” You can subscribe and find this podcast on Apple iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Soundcloud , YouTube , and iHeartRadio!

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Landed Cost & Vendor Compliance

Blue Grace Logistics

Many shippers think that knowing freight cost as a percentage of goods is enough for decision making. While this may be a good jump off point, this measure does not take into account the details associated with a specific vendor or a specific product. This leaves them in the dark about how much money shipments are actually costing them, and whether or not those shipments are actually worth the cost of doing business.

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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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Stackable Warehouse Bins

Material Handling and Logistics

Flexcon Container has introduced new stackable, plastic warehouse bins.

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Safety technologies' moment arrives: Fleets convinced

Fleet Owner

As fleet adoption rises, further advances in active steering, braking are near

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Turkish Cargo Transport Five Endangered White Rhino’s to China

Airfreight Logistics

Turkish Cargo is a strong believer in the preservation of wildlife and have completed many live animal transportation’s in recent months. The most recent project was the transportation of five endangered white rhinos from Johannesburg, South Africa to Shanghai in China. The rhinos each weighed 1 tonne and due to their endangered status will be supervised until they reach three years old.

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Omnitracs builds custom Amazon Alexa skill for fleet

Fleet Owner

P&S Transportation execs can now access fleet data via voice commands.

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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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The ONE Stork Calls Savannah on her Maiden Voyage

Logistics Manager

Fresh off the back of reporting their highest volumes on record, the Georgia Ports Authority recently welcomed the ONE Stork Container Ship on its maiden voyage. The ship is part of the Ocean Network Express (ONE) shipping company and has a 14,026 TEU capacity. ONE received the newly built Stork on June 12 th 2018. Executive Director for GPA, Griff Lynch said, “It’s an honor to welcome this distinctive ship to the Port of Savannah, vessels in the 14,000-plus range represent the futur

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Somnum mattress aims to help big truckers sleep better

Fleet Owner

Lippert releases Somnum Sleeper Series mattress for "big and tall" truckers.

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Emirates SkyCargo Delivers Lifesaving Medical Products to Africa

Airfreight Logistics

The freight division of Emirates Airlines, Emirates SkyCargo recently delivered lifesaving medical equipment from Seoul in South Korea to several countries across Africa. The world’s largest international cargo airline carrier has transported over 800,000 units of malaria tester kits and other related essentials from South Korea to countries including Malawi, Zambia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Nigeria since 2015.

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Assessing the Total Cost of Supply Chain Damage

Logistics Management

Learn how to assess the total cost of supply chain damage to your business.

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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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FLTA Reveals Materials Handling’s “Biggest Mistake”

Logistics Business Magazine

The UK’s Fork Lift Truck Association is urging companies employing forklifts to use caution when appointing new suppliers. While there are many ways for lift truck purchases to go less than smoothly, one of the most common pitfalls is the mistaken belief that all dealers are created equally, it says. Fork Lift Truck Association Peter Harvey MBE explains: “It’s material handling’s biggest mistake and it’s an easy one to make.

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Taking the Stress Out of Madison Move Out

Penske Move Ahead

As the sleepy days of summer come to an end, Madison, Wisconsin, is teeming with activity as thousands of University of Wisconsin students prepare for the annual event known as Madison Move Out. Each year, college students move out of their apartments when leases end – typically around Aug. 15 – only to move back in again a day later when the new lease terms begin.

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Cabka-IPS to Present FachPack Transport and Storage Solutions

Logistics Business Magazine

Cabka-IPS will be presenting selected products from its extensive product range of transport and storage solutions at FachPack in Nuremberg (September 25-27). In addition to standard products, Cabka-IPS also offers plastic pallets and load carriers specially tailored to customer and industry requirements. Each industry segment has unique requirements for load carriers, whether pallet, box, or pallet box.

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The Digital Transformation Journey: The Alignment of Industry, Company, and Technology

Talking Logistics

In today’s market, it is imperative for process businesses to pursue digital transformations to meet changing customer expectations, global market demands, and increased competition. Process industry businesses that embark on digital transformation journeys are becoming disruptors in the industry. Smart executives know that a digital transformation can be a catalyst for growth and will drive shareholder value.

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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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Australia’s Microlistics WMS Launches into Europe

Logistics Business Magazine

Australia-based Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) provider Microlistics, is launching into UK & European markets. Headquartered in Melbourne, Microlistics is a Gartner-recognised WMS provider operating across Australia, Asia Pacific, North America and the Middle East. The company has four product lines: WMS Enterprise, its fully integrated flagship solution; WMS Chilled, its cold storage solution; WMS 3PL, its multi-site and multi-client 3PL solution; and WMS Express, its pre-configured, ra

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Secrets of Leaders: How They Obtain the Best Truckload Service and Pricing

CH Robinson Logistics

It’s been my privilege to work with MIT graduate students as they research service and pricing in the truckload market. Now, it’s time to see how your truckload strategy compares to the practices Leaders use to get the best performance and pricing. While this infographic provides highlights of the research, there is much more to explore. You’ll find a deeper dive by visiting our interactive research paper on our website.

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Latest Datalogic Scanner Set for “Excellence in Retail Ops and IT”

Logistics Business Magazine

Datalogic, automatic data capture and process automation market specialist, has launched its new Gryphon I GD4500 2D scanner. Since the current Gryphon family was first launched, millions of units have been sold throughout the world, endorsing Gryphon as the market leading solution for POS scanning/data capture needs, according to the company. Now Datalogic claims a higher standard has been set, achieving the world leading excellence in 2D scanning, for leaders in Retail Operations and Informati