Thu.Mar 08, 2018

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Modex 2018: Innovation Central

DC Velocity

At the Modex exhibition and conference in Atlanta, attendees can get up close and personal with sizzling new technology, equipment, and services for the supply chain.

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The Future of Supply Chain: It’s Time to Start Managing Supply Chains for the Future, Not the Past

GlobalTranz

The future of supply chain management is filled with technologically empowered, happy, satisfied workers, faster workflows, synchronous systems, robotics, millennials, and even more millennials. Can you imagine it? Are you ready? Supply chain managers face many challenges in the digital age. E-commerce is growing at an annual compound rate of 18%, and tomorrow’s workforce has unique and experience-centric expectations.

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Massive jury award against FedEx unit could re-set standard for damages in truck accidents

DC Velocity

Appeals court's decision to uphold $165 million award in fatal New Mexico accident could re-calibrate thinking on jury behavior.

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Trucking, Business Groups – Now is Time to Increase Gas Tax for Roads

Material Handling and Logistics

The trucking associations and industry councils have proposed a “Build America Fund” that would impose a 20 cent per-gallon increase in the wholesale fuel tax phased in over four years to generate $340 billion in a decade.

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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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GE Transportation links with project44 for intermodal data connectivity

DC Velocity

Integration to support data from rail networks, yards, intermodal terminals, and maritime ports.

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LM reader survey finds impact of ELD mandate on trucking sector has been a bumpy ride

Logistics Management

Since the federally mandated electronic logging device (ELD) mandate took effect near the end of 2017, the subsequent impact on the truckload shippers and carriers, as was expected, has been fairly bumpy on various fronts. That was a key theme in a Logistics Management reader survey of 349 freight transportation and logistics stakeholders.

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Inttra adds Evergreen to shipping network

DC Velocity

Four new members of network will exchange digital shipping data.

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Brexit and the benefits of bonded warehousing for high value cargo

Insight Into Action

With so much remaining unknown, at this stage the impact of Brexit on the high value goods supply chain can only be guesstimated. As an EU member state, the UK has long enjoyed free trade with its European counterparts, bringing benefits such as zero Customs Duty on products received from or dispatched to fellow European Union (EU) states, as well as minimal red tape.

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Mack offers Granite with more clearance for underbody scrapers

Fleet Owner

INDIANAPOLIS. Mack Trucks showed its new Granite Axle Forward model with increased ground clearance for underbody scrapers, which the OEM said makes it ideal for snow removal. Mack made the announcement at the 2018 Work Truck Show.

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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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Happy International Women’s Day – 2018

Morai Logistics

The Morai Logistics team would like to wish everyone a Happy International Women’s Day. We’re so proud of all the accomplishments that has been achieved leading up to this point, especially in our industry, and are excited to see the progress that the future holds for women everywhere. To all women out there, whatever you are doing, this day is for you!

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Mack offers more flexible application options for Granite MHD

Fleet Owner

INDIANAPOLIS. Mack Trucks announced several enhancements to its Granite Medium Heavy Duty (MHD) model that offer increased flexibility and more cost-effective choices for work customers.

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3PLs Persevere Amidst Canada Shipping Capacity Crunch

Morai Logistics

The Canadian transportation industry is currently facing a capacity crunch, causing small businesses to question what their mitigation strategy should be. In late January, the Wall Street Journal spoke about the ‘nationwide truck shortage’ causing turbulence for shippers. They identified that the only two options available to offset current inconveniences were shipper’s willingness to postpone deliveries or pay higher rates.

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Lightning Systems rolls out electric Ford Transit, offers extended range option

Fleet Owner

INDIANAPOLIS. Lightning Systems announced that it's on track for March deliveries of its new zero-emissions LightningElectric system for Ford Transit vans and that it has developed a zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell range extender for the product.

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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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Get to Know the Regional Trucking Companies in Your Key Markets

Kane is Able

If your business has geographic markets with high concentrations of customers, it may make sense to get closer to regional carriers in these markets. Carriers and 3PLs who specialize in regional transportation are uniquely equipped to support your supply chain in the areas of the country most important to your business.

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Eco Flaps says testing shows benefits for LTL carriers

Fleet Owner

ATLANTA. Eco Flaps said an evaluation with Exa Corp. on the use of its aerodynamic splash guards on less-than-truckload equipment found significant fuel savings, even when used with more than one trailer.

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LTL Freight Meaning

Brighter Logistics

What It Means to Do LTL Freight Much shipping these days is done via what is known as LTL (Less Than Truckload) shipping. This is a method of shipping that become popular among shipping companies after the deregulation of the entire trucking industry in the 80s. The regulation of the industry was nothing new. Via … Continue reading "LTL Freight Meaning".

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WEBINAR: Maintenance and Last-Mile Delivery

Fleet Owner

More consumers are shopping online rather than in stores; then they take delivery at home or another designated location. This change in preferences brings business opportunities to fleets.

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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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Have a spare 30 minutes?

Logistics in War

By David Beaumont. Joe Byerly, in an excellent post at his blog ‘From the Green Notebook’, reminds us of the importance of continual reading. He promotes 20-30 minutes of reading in a day (or night) as part of a ‘consistent practice of self-study’. Reading about logistics, the difficulties encountered in sustaining and moving armies, should be part of this study.

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Hino enters Class 8 market with XL series

Fleet Owner

2020 XL7 and XL8 models feature Hino’s A09 turbo diesel 8.9-liter inline 6-cylinder engines.

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How dock scheduling can ease carrier capacity problems

Transporeon

Lack of loading and unloading staff at the dock is a frequent carrier complaint that can increase delays and idle time on site, contributing to carrier capacity issues in the long run. But in an era when shippers are looking to contain costs, they are not always willing to increase labor resources, even to safeguard capacity. Enter dock scheduling. An effective dock scheduling system allows for smooth, timely and efficient scheduling of time slots at your docks—even with the same number of labor

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Valvoline introduces “universal” motor oil for multiple engine types

Fleet Owner

Diesel, gasoline, and natural gas truck engines can all use the new Premium Blue One Solution, lubricant maker says.

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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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Freight Damage: 8 Practical Ways to Avoid It 

Blue Grace Logistics

Whether you are a shipper, receiver or trucker, freight damage affects all equally. Freight damage not only increases your cost and affects your revenue, but recurring or heavy damages can cause friction between supplier and end users. . As a Freight Operator, you can take several measures to avoid freight damage and shipping claims. . 1. Understand your cargo.

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Truck-Lite unveils updates to Road Ready trailer system

Fleet Owner

The company’s new “Smart Bridge” integrator device can be installed on new trailers and retrofitted to older models.

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Port of Oakland to create new digital platform for its stakeholders

Logistics Management

Port of Oakland officials today promised a digital shipping platform by mid-year to speed up global trade flows.

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WEBINAR: Perfecting the Last Mile Maintenance Plan

Fleet Owner

Join us for this exclusive event on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 2PM Eastern!

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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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Why McDonald's Is Switching to Fresh Beef

Supply Chain Brain

McDonald’s says it’s switching from frozen beef to fresh in some 14,000 U.S. locations by early May. The company officially rolled out the concept at 3,500 stores today. Sorry about your luck, Hawaii and Alaska. You’ll still get frozen beef. It’s the latest in a series of moves by the chain (which have included dollar menus and removing antibiotics from its chicken) to woo customers as competition increases in the food industry.

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Kale Logistics Solutions achieves the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Certification

The LoadStar

The International Software Testing Qualifications Board’s Foundation Level Syllabus forms the basis for the International Software Testing Qualification and is aimed at gaining understanding of software testing. Recently Kale Logistics’ testing team cleared this globally recognised certification test and got the ISTQB Foundation Level Certification.

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Dunkerque Port in the Oscars

Logistics Business Magazine

Dunkerque-Port CEO Stéphane Raison, speaking for the entire staff of Grand Port Maritime de Dunkerque, is absolutely delighted with this list of 2018 Oscar winners and sends warmest congratulations to Christopher Nolan, the producers and the whole film crew. These awards also stress the high level of professionalism displayed by the staff of Dunkerque-Port who supported the director and his team at each stage of the shooting.