Oracle releases artificial intelligence (AI) applications for manufacturing
DC Velocity
MAY 15, 2018
Software finds patterns and makes predictions by analyzing data from IT platforms and IoT sensors.
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FedEx's Smith Sees Blockchain as `Next Frontier' for Logistics
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 15, 2018
FedEx’s interest in blockchain and IoT are part of the company’s strategy to improve customer service and fend off competition, CEO says.
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Toyota Industries acquires Peach State Integrated Technologies
DC Velocity
MAY 15, 2018
Forklift leader to run consultancy as unit of Bastian Solutions division. Move beefs up Toyota's North American e-commerce capabilities.
California fleet is first to put 'near-zero' Kenworth T680 to work
Fleet Owner
MAY 15, 2018
Low-emission T680, along with 19 other new Kenworth T680 day cabs just like it, are now entering service on a 50-mile postal run from Santa Clarita, CA, to Los Angeles International Airport
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.
Kuehne + Nagel rolls out enhanced WMS software to support omnichannel fulfillment, advanced picking
DC Velocity
MAY 15, 2018
Swiss company adapts JDA platform to keep up with changes in e-commerce and digitalization, Kuehne + Nagel says.
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Samsara delves into AI fleet safety, upgrades camera features
Fleet Owner
MAY 15, 2018
IoT and fleet management systems company Samara launched new artificial intelligence (AI) features for its cameras to help fleets monitor for distracted driving and tailgating.
Siemens Commits to Additive Manufacturing
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 15, 2018
Additive manufacturing has certainly gotten a lot of press over the years. In the supply chain space, the idea that inventory costs could be slashed by committing to additive manufacturing has been touted. In manufacturing, a common idea is that additive manufacturing can create more sustainable products by not lathing away materials that are wasted.
Small-Batch Production Cart
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 15, 2018
Creform Corp. has developed a cart to support small-batch production of parts through a multi-stage manufacturing process.
Spec’ing for fuel economy: The leasing perspective
Fleet Owner
MAY 15, 2018
Leasing/rental companies buy about a quarter of all new Class 8 trucks. They’re spec’d to maximize fuel efficiency across different applications.
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
The Port of Manzanillo — Poised for Growth
Now, That's Logistics
MAY 15, 2018
The Port of Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico. Photo: Shutterstock.com. Additional Languages Available. With new management, port upgrades and expansion, and a record year in 2017, things are looking good for Mexico’s #1 port. When the Port of Manzanillo appointed a new Managing Director last January, it was already enjoying a record year. The port saw a volume of 2.8 Million TEUs in 2017, up some 10% over the previous year.
Daseke launches Daseke Fleet Services, adds three executives
Fleet Owner
MAY 15, 2018
Daseke just announced the formation of Daseke Fleet Services. The new department will support Daseke’s growing scale by leveraging areas such as purchasing, equipment optimization, and maintenance.
Secure SCM Collaboration Suite
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 15, 2018
Exostar Digital Platform, a secure supply chain management collaboration suite, has been upgraded to help companies and their suppliers move to more effective digital business models.
What to do after an accident
Fleet Owner
MAY 15, 2018
In a previous blog, I laid out recommended steps you need to take to prevent accidents from happening.
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.
Diesel average heads up for the eighth straight week, EIA reports
Logistics Management
MAY 15, 2018
With a 6.8-cent increase, the average price per gallon now stands at $3.239 per gallon. This is the highest weekly average since the week of December 29, 2014, when the average stood at $3.213.
Tricks of the trailer: How XTRA Lease saves on fuel
Fleet Owner
MAY 15, 2018
Wringing the most fuel efficiency out of a trailer, especially dry van and refrigerated, or reefer, models that are shaped like bricks, is not an easy task.
Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach report mixed April volumes
Logistics Management
MAY 15, 2018
POLA handled 703,536 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units) in April, which was down 1.3% annually compared to the 714,755 TEU recorded in April 2017, and POLB POLB April volumes were up 10.8% annually at 618,438 TEU. Imports saw an 8.4% annual gain to 312,376 TEU, and exports increased 22% to 141,799 TEU.
DAT: Spring produce pushes reefers spot rates higher
Fleet Owner
MAY 15, 2018
Flatbed and van spot rates tick down as truck posts increase by 3% over the first full week of May 2018, according to DAT network of load boards.
How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces
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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.
Transporeon recognized in Gartner 2018 Magic Quadrant for TMS
Transporeon
MAY 15, 2018
Gartner, the world's leading information technology research and advisory company published its Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems (TMS) in March 2018. Transporeon received a Notable Mention in Gartner’s 2018 Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems. Their Magic Quadrant (MQ) reports are used across industries and the world to assist vendor selection for end users.
TMW, RMIS release updated fleet management software
Fleet Owner
MAY 15, 2018
TMW’s Transportation Management System (TMS) Suite is expanding with the addition of compliance management assistance.
Survey Says: Visibility is the Main Goal
Blue Grace Logistics
MAY 15, 2018
Digital supply chains are nothing new as far as the headlines are concerned. There is a lot of promise and potential for the new technology in terms of efficiency and easier adaptation to other advancements and solutions. Yet even with the knowledge of the many benefits associated with digital supply networks (DSN), many companies are only now beginning to embrace it. .
Panjiva reports continued shipment growth for April
Logistics Management
MAY 15, 2018
United States-bound waterborne shipments saw some growth in April, albeit not at the same levels it hit in previous months, according to data issued this week by global trade intelligence firm Panjiva. April shipments, at 955,956, saw a 0.3% gain compared to April 2017, getting annual shipment growth back on a positive track, following March’s 0.2% annual decline.
GEP Outlook Report 2024
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Top 9 Tips to Consider When Transporting Oversized Cargo
Airfreight Logistics
MAY 15, 2018
The role that dedicated freighters play in the air cargo market is one that fulfills a vital niche. While the lower belly-hold space of passenger airplanes serves a purpose, freighters enable palletized lower hold space which is extremely important for forwarders who are a principal driver of air cargo. Beyond just enabling palletized shipments, freighters are flexible and allow oversized cargo to be transported.
Retail sales are up in April
Logistics Management
MAY 15, 2018
Retail sales data issued today by the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation (NRF) showed modest sequential gains and varying annual gains.
Where does the journey start?
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
MAY 15, 2018
Sometimes we ask ourselves this question, and look in the label for an answer, here we can find where the products are produce and maybe who distributes them, but for example if we want to know where does the raw material comes from, or how many transformations process have been, it’s necesarry to have a good traceability process. Also, when we talk about logistics we usually think on how the product starts from raw materials until it reach the final consumer, but we never notice the importance
U.K. Just Now Asks Business to Map Supply Chain Ahead of Brexit
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 15, 2018
One of the people expressed bafflement that it’s taken so long for the government to ask for the data. It’s just 10 months until the country formally quits the European Union, and Prime Minister Theresa May’s Cabinet — and indeed her Conservative Party — is still procrastinating on what kind of customs arrangements to pursue post-divorce. The course the government decides on will determine what burden exporters face, and whether it’s still viable for them to trade with the EU and with third coun
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
Logistics in Consum
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
MAY 15, 2018
In the first assignment of logistics as well as in many classes of this subject we have been asked to talk and investigate about Mercadona, the supermaket chain leader in Spain. But we haven’t talk too much about Consum, a big supermarket chain (not as big as Mercadona) mainly located in the Mediterranean coast ot the Iberian Peninsula. A very interesting point is that both supermarket chains were born in the province of Valencia.
Swissport Cargo Basel Receives IATA Pharma Logistics Certification
Airfreight Logistics
MAY 15, 2018
Swissport Cargo Services has recently announced they have been awarded full CEIV Certification for sensitive pharmaceutical logistics at Basel EuroAirport by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). With this new certification air freight, customers can expect the highest quality and safety standards for the movement of sensitive pharma shipments.
Gefco: Full of get up and go
Automotive Logistics
MAY 15, 2018
French transport and logistics provider Gefco started 2018 with an announcement in Paris that it was looking to cooperate more closely with its partners and customers. At the same time, the company said it was looking for international growth and new business as it continued to move beyond the traditional scope of its activities as a logistics provider to the automotive sector. .
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