Wed.Feb 05, 2020

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E-Construction: The Evolution Toward a Paperless Environment

Talking Logistics

On Talking Logistics, we’ve talked about how the construction industry has historically been a laggard when it comes to digital transformation. But the tide is starting to turn as e-Construction initiatives gain traction in the industry. What exactly is e-Construction? What factors are driving it? Which technologies are playing an important role? Those are some.

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The Greater Boston Warehouse Robotics Cluster

Logistics Viewpoints

Boston in known as The Hub - but it has really become the hub of warehouse robotics in the United States. MassRobotics and Humatics hosted The 2020 Logistics and Warehousing Executive Briefing. Insights and valuable perspectives were shared by robotics users such as FedEx, the regions robotics innovators, and providers of complementary technologies and services.

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Omnichannel & Multi-Modal Shipping Trends for 2020: The Year of Every Channel Shipper

GlobalTranz

The global supply chain is sick. Problems are beginning to amount to major disruptions, and the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus is the latest indicator that when things go wrong, and as they often do, traditional processes and standards for mitigating disruptions and eliminating risk may swell. E-commerce is the Coronavirus of the early 1990s.read More.

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14 things to know about cannabis and trucking

Truck News

Canada has legalized recreational cannabis, but there are still plenty of questions surrounding the drug’s use within the context of trucking. Here are 14 key takeaways you should know.

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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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DOE, U.S. Army Issue Solicitation to Develop Fuel Cell Truck

NGT News

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Army have issued a solicitation to develop the H2Rescue, a fuel cell/battery hybrid disaster mitigation truck. An interagency collaboration between the (DOE) and the Department of Defense (DoD) will support an opportunity to address disaster mitigation through the use of an advanced fuel truck technology concept […].

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YRC loss widens in 4Q, full year losses hit $104 million

Logistics Management

YRC’s total revenue for last year fell 3.4% to $4.871 billion from $5.092 billion in 2018. YRC reported consolidated operating revenue for fourth quarter 2019 of $1.16 billion and consolidated operating income of $9.8 million. By comparison, in the fourth quarter 2018, YRC reported operating revenue of $1.247 billion and consolidated operating income of $55.1 million.

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Agility Enters Partnership with XStream Trucking

NGT News

Agility Fuel Solutions, a business area of Hexagon Composites ASA, and XStream Trucking have entered an agreement whereby Agility will be the exclusive distributor of Xstream’s TruckWings aerodynamic systems for compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks in North America. Agility will also distribute TruckWings on a non-exclusive basis to the diesel truck market.

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Emerge closes on $20 million in Series A financing

Logistics Management

Scottsdale, Arizona-based Emerge, a provider of its proprietary Private Freight Marketplace (PFM) and TMS focused on accelerating productivity and increasing visibility for supply chain stakeholders, announced this week it closed a $20 million Series A financing, which brings the company’s total amount of investor-based funding to $50 million.

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Taking time to enjoy the drive

Truck News

I’ve recently taken to letting go of everything and falling into the rhythm of driving whenever I can. Muting and dimming all the non-essential electronics and just letting the world flow by is something I find highly satisfying.

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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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Non-manufacturing begins 2020 with growth, reports ISM

Logistics Management

The index ISM uses to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI—was 55.5 in January (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth is occurring), which edged out December’s 54.9 by 0.6%. The NMI headed up for the 120th consecutive month, and the January NMI is 0.1% above the 12-month average of 55.4.

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Enhanced Customer Experience with Chatbots

20Cube Logistics

Chatbots, most of us would have experienced them while shopping online or booking a ticket. It is estimated that the Chatbot market is expected to reach around 1.25billion US dollars in 2025 from 190.8 million US dollar in 2016. These chatbots include AI programming to converse with customers in common language by means of sound or content. Based on the recent records, it is observed that Chatbots are always available, don’t make mistakes, are intuitive and easy to manage.

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LM Viewpoint: The mounting complexities of Global logistics

Logistics Management

“It’s safe to say that nothing is easy about the 2020 global business environment, and it doesn’t look like there’s any real relief in sight,” says McCrea

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AMPLY Power, Logan Simplify Electric Transportation for Bus Fleets

NGT News

AMPLY Power says it will demonstrate and document its charging-as-a-service approach for an all-electric school bus fleet in New York City. Logan Bus Co. is converting five of its diesel buses to electric buses to participate in this demonstration project. Once this is completed, bus routes will be determined. The demonstration of the charging-as-a-service model […].

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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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My Internship Experience: Shelby

Trinity Logistics

Hi there! My name is Shelby. I am a lover of hiking and the New Jersey Devils. I’m a senior at Salisbury University majoring in Marketing. This year I had the opportunity to work as a Market Research Intern at Trinity. When I began my internship in June, I never expected to grow as much as I have professionally and personally. What started as a ten-week program has become a year-long internship that serves as the foundation of my future marketing career.

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Driving While Deaf: Meet 2 women who beat the odds to become truck drivers

247 Customs Broker

When Suzie Helgerson, 54, drives down the highway in her big rig, she sees emergency vehicles before most hearing people hear the sirens. Helgerson has… The post Driving While Deaf: Meet 2 women who beat the odds to become truck drivers appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Ohio Senators Endorse EV Tax Credits

NGT News

According to recent reporting from The Business Journal, Ohio Senators Sean O’Brien and Michael Rulli testified on Feb. 5, 2019, in support of tax credits that could potentially encourage the purchase of electric vehicles (EVs) in Ohio. The journal goes on to say that the senators offered sponsor testimony in the Senate Ways & Means […]. The post Ohio Senators Endorse EV Tax Credits appeared first on NGT News.

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[PODCAST] Logistics Industry Investments: A Conversation with an Investor & Tech Founder

GlobalTranz

Listen to “Logistics Industry Investments: A Conversation with an Investment Firm” on Spreaker. Logistics Technology Resources An Introduction to Blockchain and Its Potential Benefits and Drawbacks in Supply Chain Management Download White Paper Revenue Growth At The Hand Of Improved Digital Supply Chains Download White Paper The Digital Supply Chain: The Landscape, Trends, Types, and.read More.

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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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Electrify America to Open 400th Public EV Charging Station

NGT News

Electrify America will soon open its 400th electric vehicle (EV) charging station, setting a rapid pace for the installation of DC fast-charging stations. The network’s busy schedule has resulted in the addition of more than 1,700 new chargers from coast-to-coast in just 20 months. Electrify America opened its first site in Chicopee, Mass., in May […].

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Trimble Takes Home Three "Best Company" Awards 2019

Trimble

Trimble is honored to be featured by Comparably for - Best Company Culture, Best Company for Women, and Best Company for Diversity. Comparably’s mission is to make workplaces transparent and rewarding for both employees and employers by providing insights into company culture, compensation, and more. We are thrilled to have made the list alongside other innovative and culture-driven workplaces.

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Chanje, MaxGen to Construct Fleet Charging Infrastructure

NGT News

Chanje, a California-based company that delivers ground-up electric trucks and energy infrastructure, says it has partnered with MaxGen Energy Services, a company that specializes in building EV charging infrastructure, to offer integrated charging solutions for commercial fleets to fit their unique workflows. MaxGen is designing and constructing depot-based charging solutions, including infrastructure and utility connections. […].

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What does food mean to you?

World Food Programme Logistics

Six families from around the world describe how assistance from the World Food Programme is changing their lives Written by Ana Opris Pia, in Cambodia, supplies four local schools with vegetables from her farm. Photo: WFP/Ratanak Leng So much of our humanity revolves around food. We make friends over meals, nurture our families, break bread with colleagues.

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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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How the Shipping Sector Prepares as IMO 2020 Deadline Nears

ShipLilly

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is initiating a low sulfur mandate for 2020. As the mandate gets closer, it brings with it significant changes to the container shipping industry. It’s essential to review what shipping knows and doesn’t know as that deadline draws nearer. Low sulfur mandate. This mandate was adopted in October of 2016, providing refiners, stakeholders, and ship owners just over three years to begin implementing changes so that they meet the sulfur emissi

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Next Generation Slotting Promised by inconsoSLM

Logistics Business Magazine

The use of mathematical algorithms does not stop at warehouse organisation. Logistics software specialist inconso is presenting a new release of inconsoSLM (Slotting Management System) designed for distributing stocks to available areas and locations in the warehouse. Improved algorithms, extended parameters and increased tailoring for displaying different warehouse scenarios enable to further optimise the use of resources in the warehouse.

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Leipzig/Halle Airport Receives IATA CEIV Pharma Certification

247 Customs Broker

Leipzig/Halle Airport has received CEIV Pharma certification, enabling it to process time-critical, temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments around the clock. Following a one-year process, IATA, the trade… The post Leipzig/Halle Airport Receives IATA CEIV Pharma Certification appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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GEODIS Given Environmental Care Rating

Logistics Business Magazine

CDP (formerly known as the Carbon Disclosure Project) has awarded GEODIS an “A” rating for 2019. The Group is now categorized as a ‘Leader’ in environmental care. This result recognizes the global logistics provider as a Leader that implements the relevant actions to effectively reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, reflecting outstanding environmental management.

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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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Swiss WorldCargo extends suspension of services to Beijing and Shanghai

247 Customs Broker

After thoroughly evaluating all currently available information on the Coronavirus, SWISS and Swiss WorldCargo have decided to suspend flights to/from Beijing and Shanghai until… The post Swiss WorldCargo extends suspension of services to Beijing and Shanghai appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Dachser DIY-Logistics Under New Management

Logistics Business Magazine

Jens Wollmann (above) became Department Head Dachser DIY-Logistics at the start of the year. He is taking over from Ralf Meistes, who founded and grew Dachser DIY-Logistics and headed it for more than 20 years. Meistes retired at the end of 2019. The Dachser DIY-Logistics industry solution has been around since 1998. “It has become established on the market over the last 20 years.

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Air freight slumps to lowest levels since 2009 recession

247 Customs Broker

[og_img] Last year saw the worst drop in air cargo volumes for ten years, falling 3.3% in freight tonne kms year-on-year, according to the latest… The post Air freight slumps to lowest levels since 2009 recession appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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