Autonomous Driving – The Future Of Trucking
Mazars Ledger
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
A variety of companies are making rapid advancements.
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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Internet Retailer just published a research report whose title posed an important question for any online seller: Are Your Fulfillment Operations Good Enough? Interestingly, many of the 100 mid-sized e-retailers who responded to the survey don’t think so.
ShipLilly
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
There are many different areas around the world where those involved in trade can find slight loopholes, fewer bureaucratic entanglements, and save on the cost of logistics. Today free trade zones are such areas, which fall under the category of special economic zones. But these are not a new concept. Free trade zones have been around for quite some time, but they have recently been gaining in popularity.
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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.
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
There’s a conundrum in the trucking industry that has leading executives asking themselves, “If the economy is so good, how come so many trucking companies are going out of business?” It’s a great question. Approximately 640 carriers went out of business in the first half of 2019, up from 175 for the same period last year and more than double the total number of trucking cessations all last year, according to Broughton Capital, a St.
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Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Former Mythbuster Grant Imahara goes on the road with hydrogen standout Nikola Motors to understand the design behind the disruption.
Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
The industrial internet of things (iIoT) has great potential for quality control, sustainable practices, supply chain support and efficiency.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Driven in part by 5G and advanced fleet management technology, Erin Cave, vice president of product management at Verizon Connect, shares where road safety is headed.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. As the EU puts pressure on the UK Government to put proposals for a new deal in writing within the next two weeks and the Commons leader reported as saying that the Prime Minister was on course to deliver a “fundamentally different” Brexit deal to ensure the UK leaves […].
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
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Pilot Flying J announced the winners of its sixth annual Road Warrior contest on Sept. 9, hosting a surprise celebration for the $10,000 grand prize winner.
Commercial Carrier Journal
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
In August – 14 months after announcing its intent to develop a Class 8 electric truck – DTNA delivered its first two Freightliner eCascadia models.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
The construction industry is growing thanks to a strong economy, forecasted to reach $1.2 trillion in the US by 2020, according to Tradesmen International, and the global construction output is forecast to rise to $12.7 trillion in 2022, up from $10.6 trillion in 2017 per Orbis Research. However, most analysts believe that growth has plateaued. Read more Forecast for 2025 Construction Technology.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
The charge alleges VW leadership was too slow to inform investors about their diesel findings.
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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.
GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Listen to “Collaboration in Freight Includes Building Partnerships with Drivers” on Spreaker. Freight Resources to Download A Guide to Maximize the Use of TMS Download White Paper Inbound Freight Costs: How Gaining Visibility Achieves Bottom Line Savings Download White Paper The 2019 Transportation Management Trends for all Shippers to Know Download White Paper How Technology.read More.
Trinity Logistics
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
The arrival of Hurricane Dorian in early September marked the start of peak Hurricane Season in 2019. According to an update released in August by NOAA, there is a 45 percent increased likelihood of above normal hurricane activity this season. Here are some tips about what your organization needs to know during peak hurricane season and how to prepare for a potential emergency.
GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
The final mile logistics management has always been the most expensive and risky part of shipping. Lacking visibility and the inability to track and understand the final mile contributes to an assumption of risk. However, the rise of final mile technology offers an opportunity to collect data and generate insights, despite the lack of a.read More. The post Final Mile Metrics: What Should Be Measured?
Logistics Bureau
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Would you like to find where money is draining out of your business? Cost to Serve analysis is a great way to spot these problem areas. I’m going to give you a very good idea how to do the analysis and you will be able to apply this approach to any function in the supply chain – transport, inventory, purchasing, customer service. So watch carefully and you might want to get your pen and paper ready for this very detailed illustration on How to do Cost to Serve analysis.
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.
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
The Melio payments/collections service offers small trucking businesses and brokers the ability to cut a check or directo deposit to a vendor from a bank-account/debit source for no fee -- 2.5 percent in the case of a credit card. Similar terms apply for use of the service for easing collections between small businesses, whether carrier or broker.
Logistics Manager
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
MSC Thailand has recently been voted as the ‘2019 Best Container Line from Thailand to Europe’ by local shippers, in an annual award organised by the Thailand National Shippers’ Council. This is a special and meaningful win as the result was determined through votes by over 500 Thai shippers, and MSC emerged with the top score on a set of criteria including reliability, service quality, pricing, availability and document accuracy.
Freight Center
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Stay protected from seasonal spikes in rates. If you’ve been shipping any length of time, then you may have noticed that LTL and Truckload rates often fluctuate in the fall months due to an increase in demand from manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers. Shipping’s best season starts with back-to-school goods and fall fashions heading to the stores and finishes up with the lion’s share of holiday shipping.
Logistics Manager
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
A.P. Moller – Maersk will extend its end-to-end container logistics services with JDA Software Inc.’s Warehouse Management solutions, further building its warehousing and distribution services. Maersk says this is an ongoing focus on digital technologies that simplify its customers’ increasingly complex supply chains. The addition of JDA’s cloud-based solutions will expand the range and flexibility of Maersk’s delivery services even further.
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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.
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
With a 0.094-cent increase, the national diesel average price per gallon is $3.081 per gallon.
The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
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Mazars Ledger
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
As world and business leaders are getting together in New York City for UN Climate Week (September 20-27), pressed by… The post Carbon Emissions: To Reduce Or Not To Reduce appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.
Dedola Global Logistics
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
How the First Sale Rule will save you. Ever-increasing tariff or duty rates are having a dramatic impact on US importers’ landed cost. These additional expenses negatively impact sales and restrict business growth. Perhaps it would be wise to consider potential cost-saving alternatives. One option is known as the First Sale Rule. . Established in 1988 with the help of international trade attorneys Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, this ruling was implemented as a legal channel to reduce duty lia
Advertiser: GEP
In the face of volatile macroeconomic conditions and other complex challenges, supply chain and procurement pros must strike a tough balance between seemingly contradictory demands: boosting performance and sustaining and extending business operations, all while meeting customers’ needs. This GEP paper provides impactful tips on how to develop a strategic procurement approach that focuses on collaboration, innovation, and sustainability.
Mazars Ledger
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
An article in Barron’s reported recently that “an environmental liability appears to be keeping a lid on gains in several… The post Reserve Reporting in 10-Ks in the Utility, Energy and Industrial Sectors: The Evolution Of Environmental Liability Reporting appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.
World Food Programme Logistics
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
‘What I thought could be a solution for my own animals has become a solution for a whole community’ Taleb Brahim thought up an innovative solution to grow fresh plants in the desert. Photo: WFP “When I started, most people thought I was crazy, even my colleagues. Other engineers told me that it wasn’t going to succeed.” Taleb Brahim reflects on the deep scepticism that greeted his plans for growing barley in the middle of the desert.
Mazars Ledger
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
As world and business leaders are getting together in New York City for UN Climate Week (September 20-27), pressed by […]. The post To Reduce Or Not To Reduce Carbon Emissions? US Automakers Caught In A Legal Storm appeared first on The Ledger - Mazars USA.
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