DC Velocity
MARCH 23, 2018
Shekar Natarajan not only foresees the future of supply chain management, he is helping to shape it by finding new and revolutionary ways to apply technology to solve business challenges.
Fleet Owner
MARCH 23, 2018
LOUISVILLE. That's one sure way to command attention in a huge crowd made up strongly of owner-operator truck drivers: give away a brand-new, screaming red and custom-chromed Peterbilt Model 567 Heritage.
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DC Velocity
MARCH 23, 2018
Ball State University researchers find connection between fear of losing jobs and decreases in physical and mental health.
Fleet Owner
MARCH 23, 2018
Industry veteran and former commercial truck driver offers fleet safety tips and explains how truckers can use roadside inspections to improve their CSA scores.
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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
MARCH 23, 2018
In order to survive, retailers will need to add a little pixie dust to the sales process.
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Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 23, 2018
Employers may avoid costly litigation by admitting to violations—or could make themselves targets.
Fleet Owner
MARCH 23, 2018
LOUISVILLE. Ask Frank Vieira, this year’s Goodyear Highway Hero, if he’d do it again, and without a moment's hesitation he says he would three times over. It was an extremely tense scene where seconds meant life or death.
DC Velocity
MARCH 23, 2018
Pennsylvania Industrial Equipment joins the company's dealer network.
Fleet Owner
MARCH 23, 2018
IoT systems company Samsara announced it has raised $50 million in growth capital from investors Andreessen Horowitz and General Catalyst.
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
GlobalTranz
MARCH 23, 2018
Amazon has reigned supreme in e-commerce for years, but Walmart is well on its way to making the e-commerce giant a little nervous. Amazon acquired Whole Foods and dropped the price of Prime Pantry through Prime Perks. Amazon began looking into brick-and-mortar storefronts, hoping to capture a new slice of the omnichannel pie. Walmart has a different approach, and in several ways, Walmart is positioning itself to best Amazon in e-commerce through an innovative, omnichannel return strategy.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 23, 2018
According to recent research, the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch” may be significantly larger than previously thought? Just how big is it? Well, the plastic waste floating in the Pacific Ocean between California and Hawaii contains at least 79,000 tons of material spread over 1.6 million square kilometers. That’s the equivalent mass of 6500 school buses, and about the size of Mongolia or Iran.
Morai Logistics
MARCH 23, 2018
In a globalized world of changing markets, Morai Logistics represents a business model that views supplier diversity in the workplace as a top priority. There is a growing urgency for Canadian businesses to incorporate supplier diversity programs into their own models. Not only do these initiatives build a social, economic and sustainable brand, they also help companies thrive in changing markets.
Now, That's Logistics
MARCH 23, 2018
The theme of the Health and Personal Care Logistics Conference (HPCLC) is Transportation 2025: How the Future of Transportation Will Impact HPC Supply Chains. The conference promises to be an informative and engaging few days of discussions centered on the current and future challenges of managing transportation, from both shipper and service provider perspectives.
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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.
Logistics Management
MARCH 23, 2018
At the core of this relationship, the companies said that retailers using CommerceHub’s drop-ship platform and network to expand product selections will now be able to leverage Convey’s active delivery management offering to drive new revenue growth opportunities for various product categories that, they said, “require complex delivery orchestration,” for sectors like furniture, exercise equipment, and high-end electronics.
Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 23, 2018
Audi brand has tested semi-autonomous drive systems in Florida and Ford Motor Co.
Logistics Management
MARCH 23, 2018
January’s Freight TSI reading at 132.3 marks its second highest level ever recorded, with December 2017’s 132.8 (upwardly revised from an initial reading of 132.0) being the highest.
Logistics in War
MARCH 23, 2018
By David Beaumont. Through researching the way in which the ADF has prepared and mobilised its logistics capabilities at the strategic level, I have been extremely fortunate to interview a range of senior military officers and public servants. These officials were responsible for key decisions with respect to the transformation of logistics as it applied to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Department of Defence during a period of major transformation lasting twenty years.
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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
MARCH 23, 2018
Gartner analysts said in their report that Kuebix continues to build out its product capabilities in close relationship with its client base.
Transporeon
MARCH 23, 2018
Visit Booth C1237 to Discover Transportation Systems that Uncover Capacity and Facilitate Better Carrier Collaboration. Philadelphia, PA—March 28, 2018 —Transporeon Group Americas, a global provider of a cloud-based supply chain execution platform encompassing transportation management, carrier sourcing and dock scheduling, will be showcasing solutions at MODEX 2018 that digitally connect shippers and carriers for more intelligent and cost-effective logistics processes.
Logistics Management
MARCH 23, 2018
Gartner analysts said in their report that Kuebix continues to build out its product capabilities in close relationship with its client base.
Apparel Logistics
MARCH 23, 2018
Big data supplies businesses with an abundance of information that can help apparel retailers make smart decisions. Data on consumer engagement helps marketing professionals enhance their content, while purchase details can help improve supply chain choices. Gathering and analyzing information properly will help apparel businesses streamline operations at every level.
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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.
Fleet Owner
MARCH 23, 2018
So far, OEM says it is not experiencing any supply shortages.
Logistics Manager
MARCH 23, 2018
Sahathai Terminal Plc. and Bangkok Barge Terminal, two of Thailand’s leading terminal operators, have officially signed a contract with Ocean Network Express (Thailand) Ltd. to provide terminal and logistics-related services for the carrier at Sahathai Terminal, located on Poochaosmingprai Road, Samut Prakan. The contract will officially go into effect at the beginning of April of this year.
Logistics Management
MARCH 23, 2018
Rail carloads headed up 7.5% annually at 263,352, and intermodal trailers and containers increased 12.7% annually to 273,986 units.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 23, 2018
The trend within many warehouses and distribution centers today is clearly toward the use of more robots and fewer people. In fact, the most recent peak holiday shopping season found robots performing better, and in great numbers, than ever before. So what jobs are robots actually doing? And where do humans fit in? On this episode, we get a report card on robots in the warehouse from Karen Leavitt, chief marketing officer with Locus Robotics.
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
Airfreight Logistics
MARCH 23, 2018
Virgin Atlantic Cargo has recently unveiled plans to launch a second daily flight between Johannesburg and London, the company intends to launch the service in October later this year. The service is planned to start on Sunday 28 th October, the increase in frequency will be serviced by one of the company’s Boeing 787-9 aircraft which has a cargo capacity of 24 tonnes.
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 23, 2018
When it comes to RFID and barcoding, both technologies may have their flaws, but the benefits prevail and are thus reason enough to take a closer look at the future. Mobile data manufacturer Denso explains: According to the Smithsonian, the first barcode was written in sand in Miami by inventor Joe Woodland – decades before technology could bring his vision to life.
247 Customs Broker
MARCH 23, 2018
Ocean. Network Express Pte. LTD (ONE) and Ocean Network Express North America selected Union Pacific to handle all intermodal shipments arriving on its container ships at U.S. West Coast ports beginning April 1, 2018. With a global fleet of more than 250 vessels, ONE was established by a merger of Japan’s three largest ocean carriers – MOL, NYK and K Line.
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