SAP offers ERP on Google, Microsoft, and Amazon cloud platforms
DC Velocity
JUNE 6, 2018
Wider availability will support initiatives in information security, data management, firm says at user conference.
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Safety on the road is everyone's responsibility
Fleet Owner
JUNE 6, 2018
While I know we will never get to zero when it comes to accidents involving commercial vehicles, I think reviewing the statistics helps us focus on what the trucking industry can do to make the roads as safe as possible.
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Home Depot launches pilot for ambitious outbound delivery plan
DC Velocity
JUNE 6, 2018
Four-year, $1.2 billion initiative aimed at making next-day deliveries to all U.S. customers.
4 secrets to improving your fleet’s safety record
Fleet Owner
JUNE 6, 2018
June is National Safety Month, and according to Omnitracs, improving fleet safety shouldn't just be a matter of reacting when an accident occurs. Here are four secrets from Omnitracs to boosting safety in your fleet.
Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry
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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.
Blockchain Could Revolutionize Retailers’ Operations Says New Study
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 6, 2018
Businesses that do not consider how blockchain could help are at risk of falling behind competitors.
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Daimler unveils two all-electric Freightliner trucks
Fleet Owner
JUNE 6, 2018
Company also says it is creating a new automated truck development center in Oregon
Top 50 US and Global Third Party Logistics Providers (3PL) in 2017: Collaboration Is Now Paramount
Logistics Management
JUNE 6, 2018
As the e-commerce juggernaut creates more complexity for today’s logistics managers, finding the right mix of 3PLs with the essential integrated services has never been more important. Experts agree that this is a shared journey with new rules of engagement. Top Third Party Logistics Provider in 2018, Top 3PL Companies 2017, Top Grossing 3PL Company.
Spot truckload capacity tightens in June
Fleet Owner
JUNE 6, 2018
The scarcity of trucks during the shorter workweek, along with rising fuel costs, put pressure on national average spot truckload rates, according to DAT.
Freight broker GlobalTranz sold to private equity firm Jordan Co.
DC Velocity
JUNE 6, 2018
Firm purchased from investor consortium.
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
New additions to Eaton's Fuller Rebuilder Bulk Packs
Fleet Owner
JUNE 6, 2018
Eaton Vehicle Group has added 27 new part numbers to its aftermarket lineup of Eaton Fuller Rebuilder Bulk Packs for transmission components.
Talent Management in Logistics: Why It’s More Important than Ever
Talking Logistics
JUNE 6, 2018
We often talk about the importance of people, process, and technology in Supply Chain Management, but many times the people dimension gets the short end of the stick, especially when most of the headlines today are about cool technology trends like blockchain, artificial intelligence and driverless trucks. Talent management is more important than ever, however.
6 Benefits of GPS Fleet Tracking
Fleet Owner
JUNE 6, 2018
Give yourself peace of mind and the edge you need to grow your business with GPS fleet tracking. Put yourself in control with visibility into what’s going on with your assets and employees at all times.
Lineage Logistics: A Data-Driven Approach to Cold Chain
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 6, 2018
Towards the end of last year, Steve Banker and I met with Greg Lehmkuhl, President & CEO, Sudarsan Thattai, CIO, and Chris Timmer, SVP Sales and Value-Added Services from Lineage Logistics. The name Lineage Logistics may not be a household name, but that is something the leadership team is used to. However, Lineage, a mid-cap company based in Detroit, Michigan, is one of the world’s largest and most innovative temperature-controlled supply chain providers.
Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability
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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.
Daimler to open automated research center in Oregon
Fleet Owner
JUNE 6, 2018
Editor's note: Check back later for updated information. PORTLAND, OR. Daimler Trucks said it is developing an automated truck research and development center in Portland, located at the headquarters facility of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA).
Increasing the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Mexico’s Transportation and Logistics
Now, That's Logistics
JUNE 6, 2018
Additional language available. Despite some ongoing pressures, the country’s logistics activity continues to grow on both the import and export side of the business. The sizable growth in Mexican foreign trade over the last two decades has created plentiful opportunities in the country’s transportation sector. For example, there’s been a marked increase in the volume of transportation of merchandise arriving at Mexican ports for export to the U.S.
The 'real journey' is just beginning for Shell's Starship truck
Fleet Owner
JUNE 6, 2018
The Shell Starship truck concluded its 2,300-mile cross-country trip on Tuesday, but Shell says the real fuel-efficiency journey is only beginning.
Hand Chain Hoists
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 6, 2018
Columbus McKinnon's CM Hurricane 360° hand chain hoist now includes 15 and 20-ton capacity units as well as a full line of army-type, integrated trolley models.
How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces
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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.
Focusing on Fleet Safety
Fleet Owner
JUNE 6, 2018
For a business that relies on vehicles and drivers to keep the business running, safety is crucial.
Ocean Cargo Update: Reversal of Fortune for Rates?
Logistics Management
JUNE 6, 2018
Over the past nine years, the number of global ocean cargo carriers operating in multiple trade lanes has dropped from 21 to 12—yet the container industry remains only marginally competitive. Shippers, meanwhile, are demanding better service in all vessel deployments.
How to Pass a Roadside ELD Inspection Without Violations
Loginext
JUNE 6, 2018
We are now well past the 1st April enforcement date for electronic logging device (ELD) implementation. Now if your trucks are stopped for a roadside inspection, how do you prepare to get through that without any violations? Here’s what you need to know to be violation free.
Duty Drawback 2018: New Rules to Simplify Duty Refund Program
Logistics Management
JUNE 6, 2018
This year an estimated $2 billion owed by the U.S government to eligible businesses will go unclaimed. The funds are available through duty drawback, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) initiative that offer businesses a refund of up to 99 percent of certain import duties and taxes paid on products that are later exported or destroyed. Is your business entitled to a share of those funds?
GEP Outlook Report 2024
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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.
New Russian association to encourage a slicker supply chain
Automotive Logistics
JUNE 6, 2018
A group of Russian state-owned and private companies has formed a body called the Digital Transport and Logistics Association (DTLA), reported to be the biggest such association to have existed in the Russian transport industry and tasked with establishing a joined up supply chain supported by the latest digital technology. The set-up of the group was announced at the recent St Petersburg International Economic Forum held on May 24-26.
Transportation’s Tricky Balancing Act
Logistics Management
JUNE 6, 2018
Done right, economies of scale can lower a carrier’s average costs and the freight rates charged to their customers. Getting it right is a balance.
Can robots help you manage inventory better?
PINC
JUNE 6, 2018
In the United States, 250,000 manufacturing plants and warehouses support the activities of 4 million retail stores and ecommerce websites – And all of these operations carry inventory. But in the warehouses, less than 10 percent are using automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) to manage and move their inventories. That means the vast majority are still using racks and other storage solutions that require a lot of floor space (read: high real estate costs) and human labor.
How Amazon Is Using Whole Foods in a Bid for Total Retail Domination
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 6, 2018
Amazon had been militant about leaks during the seven weeks that the two companies had been in negotiations, and the vast majority of those working inside the building had been unaware that the deal was afoot. Now they were meeting their new overlords for the first time. Whole Foods CEO John Mackey introduced Jeff Wilke of Amazon, who had flown in for the gathering.
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
Creating a Cleaner and Greener Logistics Industry
Airfreight Logistics
JUNE 6, 2018
One of the biggest revolutions for the shipping and logistics industry came over 60 years ago in the form of containerization that transformed the face of the industry as we know it. The man behind the idea, Malcom McLean, set into motion a way to transport goods faster and simpler from ships to trucks and trains. The air industry soon followed suit and the ULD (unit load device) was born.
CEVA and IMS Worldwide form Strategic Alliance for Foreign Trade Zone Services
Airfreight Logistics
JUNE 6, 2018
It was recently announced by CEVA Global Logistics , LLC (CEVA) and IMS Worldwide, Inc. (IMSW) the creation of a strategic alliance to provide their clients in the USA the benefits of Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) services. This new partnership will focus on the development of practical and sophisticated Zone Managed Services that will showcase experience and efficiency throughout.
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