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Women are changing the transportation industry

Fleet Owner

More women in the trucking industry are finding pride in ‘contributing to such an important sector of our economy.

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Logistics technology trends enabling success in 2020

LoGo

Every year, numerous logistics technologies are tested to facilitate the steps and methods of an area as complex as this. After all, the supply chain is extensive, and tools that make it easier to do all of their processes are undoubtedly very welcome. So, if you are from the logistics sector, cheer up! 2020 is […]. O post Logistics technology trends enabling success in 2020 apareceu primeiro em Blog LoGo.

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Four Steps to Tackle Supply Chain Sustainability

Supply Chain Brain

Each step of the supply chain offers time-proven tactics to promote sustainability.

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Researchers Working on Energy Storage Process to Create More Sustainable Warehouses

Material Handling and Logistics

The proposed energy management solution can turn warehouses into a controllable energy hub which can be optimized to support the power grid during normal and peak grid conditions.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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America’s 10 safest states for fleet drivers

Fleet Owner

To celebrate National Safety Month, the nation’s top ten safest states for fleet drivers have been revealed.

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1Search Plus search included with new TruckSeries subscriptions

Fleet Owner

All new subscriptions to Mitchell 1’s truck repair software suite now include the advanced 1Search Plus interface introduced earlier this year.

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How Using ERP can Help Fund New Innovations for Your Business

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

A recent study out from PwC in November 2018 week shows R&D spending by companies reached record levels in 2018—a good sign for the future. The study looks at the 1,000 public companies around the world that spend the most on R&D, and found a hefty 11.4% jump from 2017, to a record-high $782 billion. The question is, will […]. The post How Using ERP can Help Fund New Innovations for Your Business appeared first on SYSPRO US.

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Know all the facts when it comes to charging CBEVs

Fleet Owner

Managed charging can save your electric fleet from big peak demand charges.

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Transportation Trends: The Pros and Cons of Running a Private Fleet

Logistics Viewpoints

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. Below is Rafael Granato’s take on transportation trends. Here are the pros and cons of investing in a fleet of vehicles and hiring operators to drive them, versus relying on third parties to manage your freight, logistics, and transportation.

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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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What you should know about freight shipping outside the contiguous U.S.

Freightquote

Freight shipping outside the contiguous United States requires careful consideration of factors that impact certain areas of the process. Learn what you should know.

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Diesel average sees another week of declines

Logistics Management

The national average price per gallon of diesel gasoline fell for the seventh time in the last eight weeks, according to data issued this week by the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration.

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Crash data before and after the Ontario province’s speed limiter mandate

Overdrive Online

Detail on a 2017-completed Ontario Ministry of Transport analysis of some crash metrics pre- and post- its 2009 speed limiter mandate. Bottom line: some food for thought as you consider whether to take concerns to your reps with the recent U.S. Senate bill that would mandate a 65-mph speed setting. .

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Top Supply Chain, Logistics, & Freight Videos of 2019 So Far

GlobalTranz

Today we continue our annual series during the first week of July, coinciding with Independence Day on July 4th to highlight the top supply chain, logistics, & freight videos of 2019 so far as featured on the Cerasis YouTube Channel. The top supply chain, logistics, & freight videos of 2019 were measured by views of.read More. The post Top Supply Chain, Logistics, & Freight Videos of 2019 So Far appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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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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Genesee & Wyoming to be sold to Brookfield Infrastructure Partners and GIC for $8.4 billion

Logistics Management

A major freight railroad deal was announced this week, with Darien, Conn.-based short-line railroad carrier Genesee & Wyoming (G&W) Inc. set to be acquired by Brookfield Infrastructure Partners, a global infrastructure company in the utilities, transport, energy, and data infrastructure sectors in North and South America, Asia Pacific, and Europe, and investment firm GIC.

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An Interview with Stan Schrader, KANE’s New Chief Commercial Officer

Kane is Able

KANE’s new Chief Commercial Office is Stan Schrader, a 35-year logistics industry veteran with a strong background in building and scaling successful logistics sales organizations. We recently sat down with Stan to discuss some of the changes he has seen in the industry over the years and where he sees the greatest opportunity.

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Air Cargo’s Digital Lag And The Airlines Fixing It

Freightos

Some airlines still fly planes built in the 1970s. Even back then, planes were built to last. What is alarming, though, they still use pre-Walkman era 1970s technology to connect with customers. And that explains why a recent air and ocean carrier digitalization benchmarking study found most airlines ranked behind ocean carriers in customer connectivity, structural transformation and online experience.

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Port of Oakland terminal tenant lauds virtues of “hybrids”

Logistics Management

SSA’s Oakland International Container Terminal said today its $6 million conversion to hybrid yard cranes would cut greenhouse gas emissions 96 percent.

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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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Tackling Driver Turnover – Part 6: Professionals

Truck News

As I’m sure everyone is aware that this process cannot be successful by jumping around the different parts or dteps. Each section is designed to build on the last.

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2017 U.S. Water & Wastewater Contract Operations Market Report

Mazars Ledger

Mazars USA LLP and the National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) are pleased to announce the release of the U.S. Water… The post 2017 U.S. Water & Wastewater Contract Operations Market Report appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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What Is Expedited Shipping & When Should You Use It?

GoShip Blog

In our modern dynamic world, last-minute decisions and actions are becoming a daily routine. The shipping industry is not an exclusion, especially with the steady growth of the e-commerce industry. Shippers want their orders right here, right now, and businesses have to supply this need whether they want to or not. Whenever you need your shipment to arrive quickly, you can rely on the expedited shipping option.

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NAWC and Mazars USA Release Inaugural U.S. Water and Wastewater Contract Operations Market Report

Mazars Ledger

New York, NY – July 2, 2019 – The National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) today released the inaugural… The post NAWC and Mazars USA Release Inaugural U.S. Water and Wastewater Contract Operations Market Report appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Japan’s ÜSA brings dance fever to Uganda

World Food Programme Logistics

Japanese star dancer and World Food Programme (WFP) celebrity supporter ÜSA wowed audiences in remote northern Uganda, during a visit to support life-changing development projects A group of pupils broke out in a loud chorus as ÜSA and his entourage arrived at Namalu Mixed Primary School in the Karamoja region of northeastern Uganda. “Welcome, welcome our visitors, welcome,” they chanted.

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U.S. Water & Wastewater Contract Operations Market Report

Mazars Ledger

Mazars USA LLP and the National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) are pleased to announce the release of the […]. The post U.S. Water & Wastewater Contract Operations Market Report appeared first on The Ledger - Mazars USA.

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Scanner and Glove Mount Combo Promises Greater Efficiency

Logistics Business Magazine

Denso Wave Europe’s new SF1 Wearable is a combination of a scanner and a glove mount that can be worn comfortably on the wrist. Users can work with both hands, thus increasing work safety. The scanner is extremely robust and does not only increase safety, but also improves efficiency, especially in a logistics and warehouse management system. In a warehouse management and order picking environment, work safety is not the only thing that plays a major role.

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NAWC and Mazars USA Release Inaugural U.S. Water and Wastewater Contract Operations Market Report

Mazars Ledger

New York, NY – July 2, 2019 – The National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) today released the inaugural […]. The post NAWC and Mazars USA Release Inaugural U.S. Water and Wastewater Contract Operations Market Report appeared first on The Ledger - Mazars USA.

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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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Four Separate IMHX Stands for Combilift and Aisle Master

Logistics Business Magazine

With around 15 exhibits at this year’s IMHX, visitors to the four Combilift and Aisle Master stands will be spoilt for choice. Some of the company’s larger products such as the Combi-SC Straddle Carrier will be on show in the outdoor area, and the stands just inside the entrance to Hall 18 will feature a wide variety of customised, innovative handling solutions that are hallmarks of this Irish manufacturer.

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NAWC and Mazars USA Release Inaugural U.S. Water and Wastewater Contract Operations Market Report

Mazars Ledger

New York, NY – July 2, 2019 – The National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) today released the inaugural […]. The post NAWC and Mazars USA Release Inaugural U.S. Water and Wastewater Contract Operations Market Report appeared first on The Ledger - Mazars USA.

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ONE Joins TradeLens Blockchain-Enabled Digital Shipping Platform

247 Customs Broker

ONE Joins TradeLens Blockchain-Enabled Digital Shipping Platform Ocean Network Express (ONE), together with Hapag-Lloyd have joined TradeLens, the blockchain-enabled digital shipping platform jointly developed by A.P.… The post ONE Joins TradeLens Blockchain-Enabled Digital Shipping Platform appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.