Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Fear of change and data challenges are roadblocks to companies adopting a digital strategy

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

There are twenty things companies need to know if they are contemplating a digital supply chain transformation. One thing that is very important, is that they learn about a new set of solutions called Supply Chain Collaboration Networks. The post 20 Things to Know about Supply Chain Digital Transformations appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Overdrive Online

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

"Maxie Satterfield of Terrell, Texas has been working a truck stop counter for most of the years since 1948," Long Haul Paul notes to begin this, his latest in the Faces of the Road series. "I first met Maxie eight years ago, when I started driving for the outfit I'm with now.

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Fleet Owner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Big Tex Trailers recently introduced new trailer options, including SuperWide Ramps package for equipment haulers and Blackwood Pro rubber-infused decking.

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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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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Delivery has always been part of the order fulfillment process, but it’s only been in recent years that it has emerged from the shadows, from being a cost center and a back-end process to becoming a competitive differentiator and a key driver of customer experience. Everything can go perfect on the front end of the. Read more Rent the Runway: The Consequences of Failed Delivery.

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Freightquote

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Flatbed hauling has multiple components and it’s important to be prepared. Read through these three flatbed freight shipping tips to help you successfully ship flatbed.

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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has approved a request for quotation (RFQ) to hire a consultant to develop and administer an electric vehicle (EV) program. The RFQ is a first step in developing a program to achieve Gov. Phil Murphy’s pledge to achieve 330,000 EVs on the road by 2025. As New […]. The post N.J. Takes First Step Toward Establishing EV Incentive Program appeared first on NGT News.

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

As was the case in a previous report issued in June, a new report issued last week by Los Angeles-based industrial real estate firm CBRE continued to make the case for how an ongoing increase in online grocery sales has spurred further demand for United States-based cold storage warehousing space.

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Fleet Owner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The 100-amp alternator can deliver powerful performance at max rated temperatures.

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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

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Beth Pride, president of BPE Global, an international trade and logistics company notes that failing to observe new laws and sanctions can have severe consequences for importers, too.

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Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Employers need to plan now for January 1 change.

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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Pat Roberts, R-Kan., have reintroduced bipartisan legislation to encourage investment in biodigester systems. The proposed bill, the Agricultural Environmental Stewardship Act, would help expand the market for biogas by providing a 30% investment tax credit (ITC) to help offset the upfront costs associated with building biodigester systems.

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Freightquote

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

A drop trailer program can create efficiencies for shippers and carriers alike. Read on to see if it’s right for your business.

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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.

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

While slavery in global supply chains remains an ever-growing concern, a new coalition has been successful recently in addressing it…perhaps even finding a solution.

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Supply Chains 55

NGT News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications Oct. 1 through Oct. 30 for funding under the Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) and Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Program. The department matched a DERA grant with Volkswagen Trust funds, earning a bonus resulting in $750,000 of project funding for fiscal year 2020.

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Resource Reduction 53

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

E-commerce shows excellent promise and growth, and its impact will resound throughout the logistics industry. Unfortunately, the rate of growth remains inconsistent with the growth of logistics, and it rests on a tipping point. Unless shippers learn what customers really want and how to create a successful, satisfying delivery experience, they risk ruin at the.read More.

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ShipLilly

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The Chinese Golden Week is a week-long holiday in China that actually happens twice a year in what are known as golden weeks. As importers rush to move shipments out of China before the holidays, capacity is expected to be tight and prices high for both ocean and air freight due to the fact that most factory, warehouse, and office workers are given their vacation at the same time so that the companies in the country can close down completely.

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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Hyundai Motor Co. and Cummins Inc. have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly evaluate opportunities to develop and commercialize electric and fuel cell powertrains. Hyundai’s fuel cell systems will be combined with Cummins’ electric powertrain, battery and control technologies. The initial development will be focused on the North American commercial vehicle market; […].

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Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Controversial detailed reporting requirement for employers to be dropped.

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Fleet Owner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Execution will solve the problem.

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Strategy 84

Freightquote

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Are you looking to simplify your small business shipping strategy?

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EazyStock

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Peer Dahlgren, Purchasing Manager at Proffsmagasinet, has improved both service levels and inventory turnover thanks to automation, despite more than doubling the products in stock. This is why he is EazyStock’s September Automation Hero. Name: Peer Dahlgren. Title: Purchasing Manager. Company: Proffsmagasinet. Congratulations Peer! Can you please tell us a little about yourself, Proffsmagasinet and the work you do?

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World Food Programme Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Refugee voices satisfaction over self-reliance: ESSN cash assistance was a stepping stone Mohammad now has a job at a chicken farm and can support his family. But it was not always this way. He remains grateful for ESSN cash assistance which helped his family cope during their difficult times as Syrian refugees in Turkey. Mohammad revels in being able to support his siblings continue their education.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

When it comes to products that infringe on patents, retailers that sell them are just as vulnerable to legal action as the manufacturers that make them.

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Paragon

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The post How to Choose a Proof of Delivery System: Four Critical Considerations appeared first on Paragon Routing.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Global warehouse automation provider, KNAPP, received considerable interest from visitors in its latest solutions at IMHX 2019. The company exhibited its brand-new fulfilment workstation, Pick-it-Easy Evo, for the first time in the UK and also demonstrated its award-winning, AI-enabled redPILOT software. “The four days at the NEC were productive for the KNAPP team,” commented Craig Rollason, Managing Director for KNAPP UK.

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Paragon

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The post How to Choose a Proof of Delivery System: Four Critical Considerations appeared first on Paragon Routing.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

From palletisation to packaging, picking to production lines, Industry 4.0 has arrived and the number of applications where robots and humans are collaborating is rising. Technology is constantly evolving and operations are looking to boost efficiency by integrating innovative, high-performing equipment that can add real value. KUKA is a world leader in the production of industrial robots.

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