What Truck Driver Shortage?
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
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Siloed Systems and Processes Remain Big Barriers to Supply Chain Innovation
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published last week, “Focus on Customer Experience: Research on Supply Chain Priorities and Investments.” The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and the Council of Supply Chain Management (CSCMP), and presented by BluJay Solutions (a Talking Logistics sponsor), was conducted to explore the links between.
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Tips to Improve Final Mile Delivery Strategies
GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
The final mile delivery market will climb to more than $55 billion by 2025, says MarketWatch, and if shippers wish to remain in front of consumers, they must enhance their use of final mile delivery strategies. Unfortunately, today’s final mile strategies have common problems that derive from the limited scans and visibility into that last.read More.
California Contractor Ban Could Drive Owner-Operators Out of the Industry
Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
Owner-operator truck drivers, along with other independent contractors, could end up leaving California altogether if a new law goes into effect, as expected.
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.
A pulse on freight signals U.S. economic contraction by year-end
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
The Cass Freight Index, a monthly measure of U.S. freight volume, declined for the ninth straight month in August; the figures blame tariffs for stalling trade.
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Trucking exec cautions Congress against more tolling
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
As Congress debates what the next highway funding law should look like, there is a temptation to allow more tolling across the country. For Darren Hawkins, CEO of YRC Worldwide Inc.
How Supply-Chain Finance Can Help Companies Protect Working Capital
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
U.S. manufacturers are lagging their European counterparts in the adoption of creative approaches to supply-chain finance. But three companies are demonstrating the varied ways in which that tool can be effectively deployed.
UAW strikes at GM for better pay, benefits
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
The strike, the first at GM since 2007, has shut down 33 manufacturing sites and 22 distribution warehouses. GM has offered new factory investments of $7 billion, $8,000 signing bonuses and adding 5,400 jobs.
Sierra Club Calls for Transportation Emissions Target in N.Y.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
The Sierra Club has released a report calling for Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, D-N.Y., to set a statewide target to reduce on-road transportation emissions 55% by 2035 in order to meet New York’s long-term climate goals. This target is endorsed by statewide coalition Electrify NY. The report, produced by Synapse Energy Economics on behalf of […]. The post Sierra Club Calls for Transportation Emissions Target in N.Y. appeared first on NGT News.
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
Respecting the driver can make all the difference
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
How using Vusion to manage your drivers could help retain them.
Costs of driver detention can no longer be ignored
Truck News
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
The trucking industry has harvested every low-hanging fruit when it comes to improving efficiency and eliminating waste from the supply chain. With one glaring exception. Driver detention remains a costly issue that is too often ignored.
Trimble promotes leaders as user conference kicks off
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
The company’s in.sight user conference highlights new technology and data analytics.
Federal Agencies Settle with PDI over Emissions Defeat Devices
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice have announced a settlement with Performance Diesel Inc. (PDI) to resolve alleged violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) associated with the manufacture, sale and installation of aftermarket products that defeat the emissions control systems of heavy-duty diesel engines.
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.
Forklift Safety Inspection App
Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
The new MasterCheck app is designed to automate the process of required forklift inspection checks for every shift, and to provide the supervisor with important operational insights.
After the accident: Coping resources, personal perspective, first-responder superheroes
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
And a story of reunification of Harry Pierce's ridealong pet, Blue, and his wife in Wyoming, after Pierce's fatal head-on crash with a motorist making a reckless pass in Kansas. Listen: First responders detail accident recommendations and professional truckers discuss how to cope with tragedy in a rebroadcast of TSG owner-operators' recent awareness call.
Port of Oakland refrigerated exports jump 20 percent in past year
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
Refrigerated export volume has grown 20 percent here in the past year, the Port of Oakland said today. The increase could indicate that the Port’s strategic bet on temperature-controlled cargo is paying off.
Spartan Motors adds Royal Truck Body to family
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
Company says acquisition expands its West Coast, Southwest reach with 6 additional facilities
Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory
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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.
Convoy offering provides shippers and stakeholders with API access to its digital freight network
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
Seattle-based digital freight broker Convoy announced today it has released a new offering that provides TMS (Transportation Management Systems) providers, Managed Transportation Providers (MTP) and other logistics stakeholders with access to its automated real-time pricing and capacity for live and drop-and-hook loads.
California Approves Clean Transportation Funding
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved a $95 million plan for clean transportation investments, focusing on expediting the adoption of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), such as electric and hydrogen. The plan earmarks the following funds for fiscal year 2019-2020: $32.7 million for light-duty EV charging infrastructure; $30 million for medium- and heavy-duty ZEVs and infrastructure; […].
Revenue Recognition Series: ASC 606 – Performance Obligations in Depth
Mazars Ledger
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
WEBCAST | Accounting October 9, 2019 | 12 PM EDT Mike Crown | Quality and Risk Management Director, Mazars USA LLP… The post Revenue Recognition Series: ASC 606 – Performance Obligations in Depth appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.
Marking 20 years of the World Food Programme’s work in Timor-Leste
World Food Programme Logistics
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
Dageng Liu, the World Food Programme’s Representative in Timor-Leste reflects on the last two decades On 17 September 1999, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) airdropped food and blankets to tens of thousands of Timorese. They had been forced into the mountains after the announcement of the results of the Public Consultation. Violence had erupted across the country and families were in need of urgent help.
Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability
Advertiser: GEP
How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.
Revenue Recognition Series: ASC 606 – Performance Obligations in Depth
Mazars Ledger
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
WEBCAST | Accounting October 9, 2019 | 12 PM EDT Mike Crown | Quality and Risk Management Director, Mazars USA LLP […]. The post Revenue Recognition Series: ASC 606 – Performance Obligations in Depth appeared first on The Ledger - Mazars USA.
Technology + Humanity Research Study: Striking the Balance in Your Business
Coyote
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
Read our original research study to learn what shippers and carriers think is the optimal balance of technology and human expertise in the modern supply chain.
Revenue Recognition Series: ASC 606 – Performance Obligations in Depth
Mazars Ledger
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
WEBCAST | Accounting October 9, 2019 | 12 PM EDT Mike Crown | Quality and Risk Management Director, Mazars USA LLP […]. The post Revenue Recognition Series: ASC 606 – Performance Obligations in Depth appeared first on The Ledger - Mazars USA.
Narrow Aisle Launches Online Flexi Parts Store
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
Narrow Aisle Ltd – manufacturer of the Flexi range of articulated warehouse truck-based space-saving intralogistics solutions – has launched a dedicated online spare parts store. At www.flexitruckparts.com Flexi customers around the world will find all the original parts and accessories they need to ensure that their Flexi lift trucks operate at optimum efficiency.
What Your Order Management System Should Be Doing
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To continue scaling your omnichannel business, you need to manage a lot of orders across a lot of different channels and marketplaces. Some brands do this by hand. Some try to force their ERP to manage it. Others rely on a complex system of cross-referencing the dashboards of their various channels. None of these is an effective or sustainable solution.
time:matters Launches Dangerous Goods Urgent Transportation Service
Airfreight Logistics
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
One of the global leaders for special speed logistics, Lufthansa Cargo subsidiary time:matters , can now provide urgent transportation for dangerous goods. This new service greatly benefits customers regarding speed and maximum reliability. time-critical goods which fall into the following Hazard classes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9 can now be transported speedily.
Dematic Wins Dispatch Automation Project for Vectura AS
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
Dematic has won a multi-million euro contract to supply an automated collation and sequencing solution to Vectura AS, described as Norway’s leading logistics company for alcoholic beverages. The new system will be an extension to the company’s automated pallet warehouse in Gjelleråsen, Norway, and will enable the business to process up to 75 pallets per hour and sequence up to 400 pallets at any one time – all within the existing footprint of the building.
Emirates SkyCargo Reaches Fifth year of Operations to Norway and Belgium
Airfreight Logistics
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
Cargo division of the Dubai-based Emirates Airline, Emirates SkyCargo recently reached the major milestone for operations to both Norway and Belgium. The air cargo carrier started their services to Norway and Belgium in September 2014 and since then has flown over 235,000 tonnes of cargo to and from these countries, resulting in trade stimulation and local businesses having the opportunity to reach out into international markets.
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