Tue.Mar 20, 2018

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Distribution Centers in New Jersey: Don’t "Fugeddabout" the Garden State

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

When it comes to cost-effective fulfillment, evidence is mounting that you should plant your distribution center smack dab in the middle of the Garden State. New Jersey itself is home to nearly 9 million people and approximately 25,000 transportation and distribution establishments. That makes it the country’s most densely populated state, and one of its busiest logistics markets.

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Flowspace helps smaller companies find warehouse space by exploiting vacancy gaps

DC Velocity

Flowspace, Flexe, capitalize on market for unused space in leased facilities to get customers as-needed capacity.

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2018 International Roadcheck focuses on HOS compliance

Fleet Owner

CVSA set the dates for this year’s 72-hour roadside inspection blitz, which will highlight hours-of-service regulations.

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UniCarriers introduces next-generation pneumatic diesel forklifts

DC Velocity

Newest product line of 4,000- to 7,000-pound capacity pneumatic tire trucks designed for maximum operator productivity.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

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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NTI: Driver pay changing faster than it has in years

Fleet Owner

Institute calls trucking industry is experiencing unusually aggressive and volatile movement in driver pay, which is evidence that the market may be headed into a significant driver shortage that will have all trailer types struggling to find drivers

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An inspection refresher

Fleet Owner

Every driver knows he or she is supposed to complete the required Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrations pre- and post-trip inspection. These inspections are designed to ensure trucks are in safe operating condition.

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MonarchFx changes partners in push for prepare for 2018 peak season

DC Velocity

E-commerce fulfillment alliance parts ways with JDA, adds RightHand Robotics, SI Systems, firm says.

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Knowing what to do after a highway accident occurs

Fleet Owner

Attorneys recommend careful documentation of the scene, and stress the importance of assuring the driver a plan is in place to help.

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Elite Transit Solutions moves on up

DC Velocity

New headquarters for the logistics service provider reflects growth and technology investments.

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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

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IoT Mobile Printer

Material Handling and Logistics

SATO has launched its PW208NX IoT-equipped rugged mobile printer designed for the printing of markdown labels, price tag labels and delivery labels in heavy use front-line operational environments.

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FedEx Office to place 500 locations inside Walmart's U.S. stores

DC Velocity

Two-year rollout part of FedEx unit's expansion of retail channel network.

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Fleet Owner magazine - the March 2018 Issue

Fleet Owner

Fleet Owner is the information source for trucking, written for middle and upper level managers at commercial truck fleets with five or more vehicles. Its journalists deliver business insights and analysis, breaking news, trends, best practices and research to owners and managers who operate trucks and trailers.

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Navigating Ongoing International Transportation Capacity Challenges

Talking Logistics

International transportation is dealing with ongoing challenges of tighter capacity. From import space and export space tightening up and a hot drayage market causing capacity constraints to volatile air freight rates – international transportation has had its share of challenges the last 10-12 months. Carrier Consolidation, Heavy Holiday Season & Chinese New Year Impacting Import Space.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

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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Truckload turnover rate fell at end of 2017

Fleet Owner

“Despite this dip in turnover, the driver market remains tight and the driver shortage remains a real concern for fleets and the industry.

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The Manufacturing Capitals of the World

GlobalTranz

The manufacturing industries are evolving as new digital technologies transform the landscape. As smart manufacturing and the implementation of the IoT drives manufacturing to new heights, what should we expect to see from manufacturing in years to come? RS Components reveal all with a new interactive graphic. In the USA, manufacturing generated $2.18 trillion towards their GDP in 2016, driving 11.7 percent of the nations whole economic output.

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A forward look at retrofitting

Fleet Owner

Properly trained technicians using up-to-date training programs can help fleets and owner-operators adopt leading-edge safety systems on in-service vehicles.

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Freightos Collaborates With Eikon to Expand Index Reach for Logistics Managers

Logistics Management

Global freight indexes provided by the online freight marketplace Freightos are now available on Thomson Reuters flagship financial desktop product Eikon.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

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.

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FFE to increase mileage and stop rates for independent drivers

Fleet Owner

FFE Transportation Services announced the company’s highest rate increase in over 70 years for independent contractors.

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Same concerns remain, when it comes to the truck driver shortage

Logistics Management

If someone asked you point blank: “what is the biggest issue in freight transportation today?” there is a better than good chance that the truck driver shortage would be at the top of the list. Why wouldn’t it be either? It is a topic of daily discussion at every industry trade show and conference, while also getting a ton of attention in the form of commentary or data being issued fairly frequently.

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Big Health-Care Players Are Turning Their Partners Into Prey

Supply Chain Brain

Then, in 2016, 20 percent of Komoto’s business vanished, practically overnight. The insurer Centene Corp. purchased the health plan that covered his patients — many of them Hispanic farm workers who had developed a level of trust with Komoto’s traveling nurses. Centene had its own mail-order pharmacy, and it told the patients to go there instead, he said.

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New DHL offering focuses on fast and flexible delivery service for online retailers

Logistics Management

Entitled Parcel Metro, DHL said that this offering essentially provides what it called a virtual delivery network of local and regional delivery vendors and crowd-sourced drivers and vehicles to ensure last-mile flexibility and capacity.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

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.

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Industry View: Trends to Disrupt Logistics in 2018

Logistics Business Magazine

The “Amazon Effect,” new address systems, and Brexit are driving change. BluJay Solutions presents the three most important trends to prepare for in 2018. . Super-granular address systems, global collaborative networks and automated customs management are set to cause major disruption in the logistics market in 2018. In the world of same-day delivery, B2B and B2C customers alike expect their deliveries to arrive in the shortest possible time.

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February truck tonnage is mixed, according to ATA data

Logistics Management

The ATA’s advanced seasonally-adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index dipped 2.6% to 109.2 (2015=100) from January’s 112.1, which was up 1.6% compared to December (and downwardly revised from an initial reading of 2.0%).

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Diesel average is down for the sixth straight week

Logistics Management

The average price per gallon was down 0.04 cents to $2.972, with the average price per gallon falling a cumulative 11.4 cents going back to the week of February 5, when it was at $3.086.

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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

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FedEx Office to place 500 locations inside Walmart’s U.S. stores – DC Velocity

247 Customs Broker

Transportation March 20, 2018. Two-year rollout part of FedEx unit’s expansion of retail channel network. By DC Velocity Staff. FedEx Office, a unit of Memphis-based FedEx Corp., and Walmart Inc., said today they have agreed for FedEx Office to place 500 of its locations inside a number of Walmart’s U.S. stores over the next two years. The announcement comes after the completion of a pilot program spanning 47 locations within Bentonville, Ark.

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Freshport Asia Awarded “Best Perishables Shipping & Logistics Provider Thailand 2018”

Airfreight Logistics

Freshport Asia , Thailand’s cool care specialists in conjunction with BFS Cargo , were recently awarded as the “Best Perishables Shipping & Logistics Provider Thailand 2018” by Acquisition International. The award showcases Freshport Asia’s commitment to helping Thai fresh produce exporters stay competitive and reach overseas markets. Over the past 10 years, the company has handled over 6000 tonnes of cargo, and both educated and assisted shippers in eliminating unnecessary polystyrene in sh

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Same concerns remain, when it comes to the truck driver shortage

247 Customs Broker

If someone asked you point blank: “what is the biggest issue in freight transportation today?” there is a better than good chance that the truck driver shortage would be at the top of the list. Why wouldn’t it be either? It is a topic of daily discussion at every industry trade show and conference, while also getting a ton of attention in the form of commentary or data being issued fairly frequently.