Show me the money, ASAP!: interview with Richard Piontek
DC Velocity
APRIL 13, 2018
Speeding up cash flow is as important today as it was 20 years ago. Richard Piontek and eCapital are using today's tools to get the job done.
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40% of Parcels Delivered Within 2 Hours By 2028
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 13, 2018
A new shows that executives expect the most disruptive technologies to be drones (39%), driverless/autonomous vehicles (38%), wearable and mobile technology (37%) and robotics (37%).
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California truck leasing firm orders 50 Tesla Semis
DC Velocity
APRIL 13, 2018
TCI will lease trucks for routes within 300- to 500-mile range.
Operational costs poised to rise for truckers
Fleet Owner
APRIL 13, 2018
Analysis by PLG Consulting predicts “inflationary times” ahead for the industry.
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.
DOL Makes it Easier for Employers to Use Unpaid Interns
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 13, 2018
Restrictions still apply, but the change reverses a former position that made unpaid internships virtually disappear.
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Nikola hires industry veteran Schneider as tech VP
Fleet Owner
APRIL 13, 2018
Schneider has spent nearly 20 years in vehicle electrification, fuel cells, electric and hydrogen infrastructure and tanks at automakers in Germany, the U.S. and China. He led a number of firsts related to fuel cell durability, hydrogen tanks and wireless charging.
DHL moves to larger facility in Southern California
DC Velocity
APRIL 13, 2018
Inland Empire warehouse will accommodate growth in e-commerce, firm says.
Bestpass helps nonprofit with toll sponsorship
Fleet Owner
APRIL 13, 2018
Toll management service helps nonprofit's Veggie Mobile and other vehicles make fresh produce more available in inner-city neighborhoods.
E-commerce tenants continue to absorb U.S. industrial real estate properties, says CBRE
Logistics Management
APRIL 13, 2018
Tight market conditions for United States-based warehouses and distribution centers continues to get even tighter, according to data issued by industrial real estate firm CBRE in its U.S. Industrial Availability Index, which was released this week. The availability rate in the first quarter dipped six basis points to 7.3%, which CBRE said marks the 31st consecutive quarter that availability has declined.
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
This Week in Logistics News (April 7 – 13)
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 13, 2018
In the Boston area, this is one of the best weekends of the year – Patriot’s Day weekend. And the biggest tradition of Patriot’s Day weekend is the running of the Boston Marathon on Monday, where 30,000+ runners will trek the 26.2 miles from Hopkinton to Boston. Every runner has a story, whether they are an elite runner looking for the win, a runner that has qualified for the most prestigious marathon in the world […].
Geo Lab Drilling Switches to FleetUp in time for ELD compliance
Fleet Owner
APRIL 13, 2018
After its first ELD provider didn't meet FMCSA compliance, Geo Lab Drilling says that FleetUp swooped in to save the day.
Container shipping sector challenges and opportunities are laid out in AlixPartners report
Logistics Management
APRIL 13, 2018
Looking at the many facets that comprise the container shipping sector, it is fair to say that it is replete with many familiar themes, like overcapacity and rate pressures, as well as potential opportunities for future growth and stabilization. Those are a few of many takeaways in a report issued this week by global business advisor firm AlixPartners.
Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Modex software wrap-up: Vendors reposition on software to drive improvement for automated DCs
Logistics Management
APRIL 13, 2018
The evolution of software continues to blur the lines between familiar acronyms and emerging capabilities.
How does the biggest warehouse in China look?
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
APRIL 13, 2018
As any children, when somebody mention “Alibaba”, I just know he is a brave hero with a magic lamp from the folktale Alibaba and the Forty Thieves. In the real world, another Alibaba which is a well-recognized name in China’s e-commerce space. In this blog, I would like to share with you the success of a business not only by the revenue but a smart warehouse also.
‘Balancing Green’: What’s the Cost of Sustainability?
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 13, 2018
The debate over green supply chains often breaks down into extreme positions with no prospect for compromise. Some push for sustainability at any cost. Others argue that any green measures are a threat to jobs and corporate profits. It’s clear, though, that a more nuanced approach is necessary if companies are to make any progress on the issue at all.
U.S. West Coast ports report mixed message for first quarter
Logistics Management
APRIL 13, 2018
The Port of Long Beach has completed its best ever first quarter, with marine terminals handling almost 1.
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.
Diess to lead VW Group while Blume heads production
Automotive Logistics
APRIL 13, 2018
As part of an extensive revision of VW Group’s management structure, Herbert Diess (pictured) is taking over from Matthias Müller as chairman of the board. Diess will also be responsible for VW Group development and research, as well as Vehicle IT. Hans Dieter Pötsch, chairman of the supervisory board, said Diess was the right manager to ensure VW Group secured its position as an international vehicle-maker, as well as being instrumental in shaping the future of personal mobility.
U.S. carload and intermodal volumes are up for week ending April 7, reports AAR
Logistics Management
APRIL 13, 2018
Carloads were up 4.6% at 261,898, and intermodal units headed up 3.1% at 263,007.
Autonomous Container Truck Makes a Debut in Zhuhai Port, China
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 13, 2018
Westwell recently developed a driverless container truck, introduced in China’s Zhuhai Port, in January. Adopting the latest artificial intelligence applications, it is a self-driving vehicle in a port environment. . Artificial intelligence is changing the world of container shipping. It is estimated that there are over a thousand overseas container terminals and that many of these call for cutting-edge technology, such as driverless vehicles, more than automation. .
SSA Marine expands vehicle processing in Mexico and Canada
Automotive Logistics
APRIL 13, 2018
Marine and rail terminal company SSA Marine has completed the first phase of development at its Special Automobile Terminal in Lázaro Cárdenas port in Mexico. It has also announced new business for finished vehicle handling on Vancouver Island on the west coast of Canada, which is due to start in January 2019. Following an investment of around $50m, SSA Marine’s division in Mexico (SSA Mexico) has opened the first of two purpose-built berths at the vehicle terminal in Lázaro Cárdenas.
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.
Why more businesses should reassess the voluntary carbon market
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 13, 2018
Two years on from the Paris Agreement in 2015, one of the most encouraging developments has been the engagement of the corporate world in tackling climate change. Dozens of private-sector initiatives have sprung up or accelerated. Hundreds of leading global companies have proposed, or are working on, science-based targets in line with the climate goals enshrined in Paris.
Joystick Enhances Ergonomics in Counterbalance Trucks
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 13, 2018
UniCarriers is subjecting the control functions on its counterbalance trucks to an ergonomic redesign. The TX will be the first model available with the time-tested Ergologic joystick from May 2018. This joystick complements the existing control options – fingertip controls, mono lever controls and mechanical levers – to provide a fourth alternative for hydraulic control.
U.S. carload and intermodal volumes are up for week ending April 7, reports AAR
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 13, 2018
United States rail carloads and intermodal volumes each saw annual gains for the week ending April 7, according to data issued this week by the Association of American Railroads (AAR). Carloads were up 4.6% at 261,898, which was below the weeks ending March 31 and March 24 at 265,470 and 265, 756, respectively. The AAR said that five of the ten carload commodity groups it tracks were up annually, including: coal, up 6,497 carloads, to 81,476; metallic ores and metals, up 2,427 carloads, to 23,40
Penske’s Mike Duff is New Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA) Chairman
Penske Move Ahead
APRIL 13, 2018
The Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA) named Mike Duff, senior vice president of government relations and chief compliance officer for Penske Truck Leasing , as its chairman for 2018-2019, at their annual meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona. “It is an honor to serve as Chairman of TRALA, and I’m extremely grateful to the Board for electing me to this office.
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
U.S. West Coast ports report mixed message for first quarter
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 13, 2018
The Port of Long Beach has completed its best ever first quarter, with marine terminals handling almost 1.9 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) January through March. The quick start is 19.4 percent more than the first quarter of 2017, the Port’s busiest year ever. . The previous first quarter record was set in 2007. . Meanwhile, the San Pedro Bay neighboring Port of Los Angeles, reported a “disappointing” month.
Pallet vs Skid vs Crate [Infographic]
Freightera
APRIL 13, 2018
What are the differences between pallet, skid and crate. Not sure if you need a pallet, skid, or crate? It’s easy to get confused, because these terms are often used interchangeably. All three can be used for shipping and storing materials. All three can be made of wood. Here is the difference explained infographically. Pallet. Top and bottom deck. More in demand.
Tariffs could have $8b impact on Washington ports
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 13, 2018
About $8 billion in annual imports and exports through Northwest Seaport. Alliance (NWSA) ports and Seattle-Tacoma (Sea-Tac) International. Airport will potentially be affected by U.S. and Chinese tariffs, based. on recent announcements by both countries, NWSA CEO John Wolfe said in. written testimony for a House Ways and Means Committee hearing on.
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