Mon.Oct 08, 2018

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Blockchain Revenues to Hit $10.6 Billion by 2023

Material Handling and Logistics

Tech companies such as IBM, Microsoft, Amazon, SAP, HPE and Oracle are pushing Blockchain-as-a-Service.

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Robots With “Hands” that Pick and Pack Delicate Products at IncredibleSpeeds

Logistics Viewpoints

Robots with hands that can pick delicate objects would potentially be transformative in distribution if these arms could be attached to mobile robots. But first we have to understand the capabilities of robots with “hands” better. I visited Micron Products to hear about their installation of a robot, really two integrated robots, to automate the process of picking and placing small plastic fasteners into shipping crates.

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A fresh read on mobile computing in the warehouse

DC Velocity

With the market at a crossroads, our exclusive survey offers an inside look at the state of mobile computing today and the outlook for the future.

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How Energy Efficiency Impacts Your Operations’ Bottom Line

Material Handling and Logistics

Advances in lift truck technology and design will bring new ways to reduce costs, improve accuracy and streamline operations.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Dematic to open sequencing and distribution center in North Texas

DC Velocity

Facility replaces smaller operation, answers growing demand for automated material handling solutions, Dematic says.

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Women in Trucking 2018

Fleet Owner

We profile nine women who have found success in trucking -- and helped make transportation companies successful

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IBM extends blockchain platform for food supply chain

DC Velocity

Firm's Food Trust platform to provide product traceability for Carrefour and other subscribers.

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Companies Hope STEM Programs Will Take Root and Flourish

Material Handling and Logistics

Schools, communities and corporations link their futures to a STEM-educated workforce.

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Tamara Barker: From delivery driver to company VP

Fleet Owner

The UPS chief sustainability officer and VP of environmental affairs and domestic plant engineering started off behind the wheel.

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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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Transplace acquires Yusen Logistics' intermodal marketing and over-the-road freight brokerage groups

DC Velocity

3PL heavyweight extends its intermodal network and adds six U.S. locations to expand geographic footprint.

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Anna Rosas: From fixing army tanks to diesel engines

Fleet Owner

The Ryder System diesel technician fell in love with trucks long before joining the Army when she used to ride along with her owner-operator brother.

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Railcar utilization rate improves for first time since May

DC Velocity

Fewer railcars sit idle in August, breaking summer lull, Susquehanna says.

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A look at BlackBerry's 2018 Security Summit

Fleet Owner

On Thursday, October 4, BlackBerry held its 2018 Security Summit in New York City. Covering everything from cyber security to social engineering, the summit dedicated a portion of its discussions to the trucking and transportation industries.

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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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RK Logistics and Mode Transportation partner up for brokerage operation services

Logistics Management

Fremont, Calif.-based third-party logistics (3PL) services provider RK Logistics Group recently announced it has opened up a freight transportation brokerage operation with Mode Transportation.

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September sets another Class 8 order record

Fleet Owner

While September sales weren't as strong as August, it was the best September on record and fifth best month of 2018, according to research firms.

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Form Fill Seal System

Material Handling and Logistics

The BEUMER fillpac FFS form fill seal system is available both for the high-capacity range of up to 2,600 bags per hour and for low throughputs starting from 1,800 bags per hour.

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Successfully managing a multi-generational workforce

Fleet Owner

Baby boomers want respect, Generation X wants to be left alone, millennials want to be included.

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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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Out of office economic notes of interest

Logistics Management

While Newsroom Notes was out of the office last week at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals EDGE Conference in Nashville, there were myriad data freight transportation and logistics-related data points issued while I was out.

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NLRB Targets Union Neglect of Members

Material Handling and Logistics

Focus to fall on unions accused of gross negligence or arbitrary behavior.

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Special Digital Issue: Aligning Partnerships for the Future

Logistics Management

In this Special Digital Issue, the editorial staff of Logistics Management has curated a number of features to help shippers understand the breadth of services today’s 3PLs have to offer and share how they can create a long-lasting, mutually-beneficial relationship with today’s more multi-faceted 3PL and freight forwarding partners.

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Wendt takes on key supplier role at BMW

Automotive Logistics

Andreas Wendt (pictured) has become BMW’s new management board member for purchasing and supplier network. He was previously director of the group’s largest car assembly plant in Germany at Dingolfing. Wendt was appointed to his new role on 1 October by the supervisory board, whose chairman Norbert Reithofer said: “The purchasing and supplier network is more important than ever to our commercial success.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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ASCM – more than a re-branding

Logistics Management

APICS’ new name reflects an association focused on the end-to-end supply chain.

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Global Supply Chain Software Provider Manhattan Hosts Amsterdam Conference

Logistics Business Magazine

Global supply chain software provider Manhattan Associates is to host its EMEA Exchange 2018 conference from tomorrow (Tuesday) through to Thursday at The Amsterdam Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky, Netherlands. More than 400 retail, manufacturing, wholesale and logistics professionals from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) will gather to discuss how to transform their businesses to succeed in a new retail environment that emphasises speed, convenience and personalisation.

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APL Extend their Eagle GO Guaranteed Service to Asia and the Middle East

Logistics Manager

The world’s third-largest container transportation and shipping company, American President Lines Ltd (APL) recently announced the extension of their of Eagle GO Guaranteed for US-bound containers originating from all ports in Asia and the Middle East. Senior Vice President of Trans-Pacific Trade for APL, Jesper Stenbak said, “The extension of our Eagle GO Guaranteed service from 29 main Asian load ports to some 150 ports across Asia and the Middle East cannot be more timely.

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Hapag-Lloyd orders 8,600 reefers from MCI

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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Virgin Atlantic Cargo Appoints New Head of Digital & Distribution

Airfreight Logistics

British based Virgin Atlantic Cargo have announced that Ms. Suzy Wardle has been appointed Head of Digital and Distribution at Virgin Atlantic Cargo. In this new role, Ms. Wardle will be responsible for delivering the airline’s far-reaching digitization program to allow customers to interact in new ways, enable greater partnership integration and drive simplification throughout the business.

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Driver-Friendly Design “Future Proofs Efficiency” Says Hyster

Logistics Business Magazine

While reports of self-drive cars and lorries captivate mainstream media, automated lift trucks are already a reality in a growing number of operations. Hyster Europe believes new innovations to help human operators to be more productive remains essential for counterbalance lift truck manufacturers. “Automation is perfect for many repetitive tasks, but it may never be the right option for everyone,” says Phil Mean, Product Strategy Manager for Hyster Europe, which already provides fully and parti