Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

MARCH 27, 2018

It’s March Madness, and for most of us that means one thing: Brackets. According to many reports, 70 million people filled one out this year, including some of us who have already had our hopes dashed by early tournament upsets. Imagine if there were a similar process for narrowing down your company’s network of warehouse and fulfillment centers. How would you go about choosing your final contenders, and what criteria would you use?

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DC Velocity

MARCH 27, 2018

Firms will help Blockchain in Transport Alliance apply the data-sharing technology to logistics management, asset tracking, and transaction processing.

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 27, 2018

The Truckload Carrier Association’s Best Practices Groups break down what makes the best trucking the best: From seeking ideas from all employees to focusing on small gains over giant leaps.

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DC Velocity

MARCH 27, 2018

The cargo handling company's Essential range includes reachstackers, empty container handlers, and forklifts.

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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.

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 27, 2018

J.B. Hunt's 12,000 trucks added to the more than 400,000 commercial vehicles using Bestpass's toll transponders and services across the U.S.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 27, 2018

Online shipping company 45HC.COM will accept the CXO token as payment for its cargo shipping services.

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DC Velocity

MARCH 27, 2018

The company adds trucking industry recruiting services to its current offerings.

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Logistics Management

MARCH 27, 2018

In my line of work, I get a lot of e-mail, actually make that a LOT of e-mail. The topics range across all modes of freight transportation, to be sure, as well as policy and technology. One common theme in more than a few e-mails that has come in over the last several months, and even longer, centers around blockchain technology and its impact, or rather potential impact, on myriad aspects of freight transportation, supply chain, and logistics operations.

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DC Velocity

MARCH 27, 2018

Groth succeeds Toepfer, who takes job with German polymer materials manufacturer.

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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

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Fleet Owner

MARCH 27, 2018

You may be waiting to implement ELDs (electronic logging devices) because of the purchase cost, concerns with lost productivity and driver retention, or you are waiting to see if the ELD Final Rule is further delayed.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 27, 2018

One of the very prominent business services is logistics. If you are the owner of a logistics business or in the role of a logistics business manager then make sure to read on as this article will give you the best insights to optimize your business to make the most out it. Plan Ahead. The first step to finish a task is planning. Now, planning encapsulates several factors, such as obtaining the goods, storage facilities, and delivery of products to the precise location.

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 27, 2018

Whether good or bad, not everyone has to play by the same rules. That’s especially true with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, which set minimum standards for safe truck and bus operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2018

Software as a Service (SaaS) is a rental model that allows you to purchase enterprise software without paying giant upfront license fees. In theory, this means software becomes an operational expense (OPEX) rather than a capital expense (CAPEX). As software markets shifted from CAPEX to OPEX, we were supposed to see dramatic changes to software markets.

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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.

Sourcing Strategies

Fleet Owner

MARCH 27, 2018

Contrary to what some believed, a mandate for installing and using electronic logging devices (ELDs) in commercial vehicles did become a reality.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 27, 2018

Andrew Lockwood, Senior Manager Analytics & Solution Design at Kenco Group , discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: What is this “spot market inversion” and what factors are behind it? What does this mean for shippers? How should they interpret and respond to this trend? What’s the biggest mistake a shipper can make right now?

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 27, 2018

The 90-day exemption the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration granted the Truck Renting and Leasing Association on the use of electronic logging devices for vehicles rented for 30 days or fewer is expiring on April 19.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 27, 2018

COOP by Ryder is an asset sharing digital platform that offers businesses the opportunity to list and rent underutilized commercial vehicles within a network of trusted peers.

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 27, 2018

TMW and PeopleNet announced that registration for the 2018 in.sight user conference + expo is now open. Themed “in.novation, in.spired,” this year’s event will be held in Houston at the George R. Brown Convention Center from September 9-12.

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Logistics Management

MARCH 27, 2018

Entitled, H.R. 4176, the Air Cargo Security Improvement Act, this legislation establishes the air cargo security division within the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to carry out all air cargo security policy and stakeholder engagement.

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 27, 2018

ATA, NTI research also indicates the driver shortage will keep growing as well.

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Logistics Management

MARCH 27, 2018

U.S. members of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) have “increased confidence” that their key priorities will be addressed after passage of an omnibus spending package to fund the federal government through September 30, 2018.

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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.

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 27, 2018

PeopleNet announced the availability of the Drivewyze PreClear Weigh Station Bypass App on the PeopleNet Android platform.

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Logistics Management

MARCH 27, 2018

The diesel average had seen a cumulative 11.4-cent decline going back to the week of February 3, and this week marked the first week the average had topped the $3 per gallon average since the week of February 26, when it checked in at $3.007.

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 27, 2018

Peer-to-per system allows for lending/borrowing trucks and trailers with “trusted businesses.

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Logistics Manager

MARCH 27, 2018

One of the world’s leading supplier of premium Hass avocados , AVANZA has successfully completed a trial with container refrigeration equipment company Daikin. AVANZA trialled a proof of concept shipment using Daikin’s Active Controlled Atmosphere (CA) technology. The shipment was 6,500kg avocados and was transported between the ports of Tauranga, New Zealand, and Busan, Korea.

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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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Mazars Ledger

MARCH 27, 2018

A 2018 report by McAfee and the Center for Strategic and International Studies estimates that cybercrime costs the world almost… The post Top Cybersecurity Concerns for Manufacturers appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 27, 2018

More than half of large companies have already put emergency contingency plans into action, according to a new survey, and in key sectors such as insurance and transport there are warnings of higher prices and disruption for customers if the fragile truce breaks down. British and EU governments last week agreed to postpone discussions over Northern Ireland in order to provisionally agree that a 21-month transition phase could begin after March 2019, but only so long as outstanding disagreements

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Insight Into Action

MARCH 27, 2018

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