The Lean Thinker
OCTOBER 3, 2018
Some of you have commented in back-channels that I have been pretty quiet for a while – both here as well as in regular correspondence. I’ve been in pretty heavy reflective mode for quite a while. I described it to someone as “I am learning faster than I can write it down right now – by the time I write something, I understand it in a different way and start over.”.
DC Velocity
OCTOBER 3, 2018
Corporate giant also becomes exclusive provider of GreyOrange bots for logistics applications in North America and nine European countries.
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Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 3, 2018
There is growing awareness of the danger of fatigue, with that a contributor to as many as 100,000 reported crashes each year. Fleets are also battling the growing crisis of distracted driving, working to detect and prevent both.
DC Velocity
OCTOBER 3, 2018
According to a panel of shipper executives at CSCMP's EDGE Conference, this year's trucking rate spike has some U.S. companies looking to private fleet, rail options.
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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.
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 3, 2018
Attacking the most common cause of truck accidents—reversing a long tractor-trailer—isn't easy, especially when you've got hundreds of drivers you're trying to coordinate. This is how one truckload carrier found it was faster, more convenient, and more effective to do it.
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Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 3, 2018
Since becaming FMCSA administrator in February, Ray Martinez says he kept hearing two things: more flexibility is needed with the HOS rules, and the agency wasn't listening. Now it is, but HOS changes need something specific.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 3, 2018
As I mentioned in my news round-up last week, Hurricane Florence has brought an estimated $40+ billion in damages to North Carolina. So far, I have written about the 60 percent drop in freight activity coming out of the state, as well as the closures and slow re-openings of both ports and I-95. Some truck routes in and out of the state are still unreliable.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 3, 2018
A pilot program that would allow teenagers to drive an 80,000-pound truck in interstate commerce is one of the worst ideas to solve the driver shortage, a top trucking executive with six decades experience in the industry says.
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 3, 2018
The McLeod Exchange is a private, interactive marketplace, available only to carriers and brokers running McLeod systems, which comes with benefits to customers, the company says.
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
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 3, 2018
The Association for Supply Chain Management will offer the first comprehensive corporate designation that enables companies to assess their supply chains in key areas. APICS, a 60-year-old organization that once focused on production and inventory control, has rebranded itself as the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM ), taking clear aim at such other supply chain organizations as CSCMP (whose roots date back to physical distribution management) and ISM (originally focused to serve pu
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 3, 2018
The continued rise in fuel prices and chartering rates had a negative impact on the earnings of the top tier carriers for most of 2018. But as new alliances mature, industry experts are forecasting a modest improvement by next year.
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 3, 2018
E-commerce has transformed how consumers shop and purchase their favorite products, as well as try new products and services. As explained by eCornerAssist , the web influences more than 80 percent of all sales in today’s age. Even customers shopping in brick-and-mortar stores must be conscious of how online platforms, responsible for e-commerce sales, may affect overall sales.
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 3, 2018
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. has named Michael Vittese as dealer business manager, based in Fuso’s North American headquarters in Logan Township, NJ, and Vadim Kornev as the company’s product support manager for Eastern Canada.
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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.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 3, 2018
The evolution of autonomous vessels and the need for improved liquid natural gas (LNG) transport and delivery are shaping the future of European logistics—and opening new doors for cooperation between the EU and the United States. Stakeholders on both sides of the Atlantic say that it’s time for more collaboration, not confrontation.
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 3, 2018
The Association for Supply Chain Management will offer the first comprehensive corporate designation that enables companies to assess their supply chains in key areas.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 3, 2018
It’s a trucker’s market right now, and as freight continues to move into the boardroom at a rapid pace, more shippers are turning to transportation management services to help them navigate challenges, save money and improve overall supply chain visibility.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 3, 2018
The construction industry seems to be flourishing. According to the latest year-to-date figures released by the U.S. Commerce Department and reported by The Associated General Contractors of America on August 1, “ public construction spending climbed 4.7 percent, private residential spending grew 8.3 percent, and private nonresidential construction spending edged up 1.8 percent.”.
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Logistics Management
OCTOBER 3, 2018
When the “3PL Value Creation/North America Summit 2018” convenes in Chicago this month, shippers will hear from a diverse group of industry experts on how to drive the best deals with their lead providers in both the global and domestic arenas.
Now, That's Logistics
OCTOBER 3, 2018
The pharmaceutical supply chain requires special attention and care in today’s regulatory and consumer environment. By developing a solid plan of action for their logistics, shippers can effectively meet and exceed these requirements while keeping the end patient as their focal point. The pharmaceutical supply chain requires special care and attention, not the least of which should be focused on the ultimate patient who relies on the medicines for healing, recovery, and to maintain his or her ov
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 3, 2018
As more vessels are scrapped and new ships are launched, industry analysts are forecasting a long overdue rebound in the breakbulk sector.
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 3, 2018
Zebra has launched a new generation of enterprise-class handheld mobile touch computers for front-line workers in retail, manufacturing and transportation and logistics.
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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.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 3, 2018
As the technologies for intelligent analysis and data visualization explode, it is a great time to look at what your business can achieve through a comprehensive supply chain analytics strategy.
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 3, 2018
Fleets should know about the resources available to enhance their technician training programs.
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 3, 2018
Orion Labs has introduced Orion Sync, a connected wearable that works with Orion’s platform and constellation of devices, apps and services.
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 3, 2018
This year’s competition showcased 20 top service technicians from International and IC Bus dealers across the world.
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
Blue Horseshoe Solutions
OCTOBER 3, 2018
Small Package Shipping is not just a transportation solution. It is an extension of what Dynamics 365 already has to offer. With the growing need for companies like you to work with major parcel carriers, Small Package Shipping was created to simplify the process. UPS, USPS, FedEx […]. The post Extend Your Capabilities With Small Package Shipping appeared first on ERP Implementation & Supply Chain Consulting - Blue Horseshoe.
Trinity Logistics
OCTOBER 3, 2018
Life on the road is tough; long hours on the highway, tight quarters in the cab, no bathroom readily available, and more. These are just a small chunk of things that truck drivers face day in and day out. Many people take for granted the ability to use a clean bathroom, take a hot shower, eat a hot meal, and banter with friends and family. Around the country, truck stops and travel centers have worked hard to bring the basic necessities to drivers, such as good diesel prices and a spot to park t
LandLink
OCTOBER 3, 2018
At its core, blockchain is attractive for global trade professionals because it can be used to create a completely secure record of every step in a given business process. Whether one speaks of applications related to finance, operations or logistics, blockchain’s ability to execute encrypted actions that include identification of the parties, authentication of a transaction and the time-stamping of blocks in a chain has a truly universal appeal.
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