Cyzerg

APRIL 17, 2018

Amazon may be the king of warehouse automation with 45,000 Amazon (Kiva earlier) Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) in its warehouse army , but it is not the only one using autonomous vehicles in warehouse management. Today, apart from large scale warehouses, even mid-sized businesses are moving gradually towards driverless vehicles. This blog post explores what driveless vehicles orAGVs mean for you as a warehouse/distribution center manager/owner, what their status in the industry is, and if the

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

APRIL 17, 2018

In our most recent blog, we addressed the importance of keeping it simple when establishing fulfillment KPIs. This week we’d like to share another secret that’s just as important: Keeping it real.

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DC Velocity

APRIL 17, 2018

Large firms should encourage smaller partners to adopt AI, MIT conference speakers say.

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Fleet Owner

APRIL 17, 2018

If you don’t already have a written manual covering safe driving practices, now is the time to develop one. It should include things like your policy on cellphone use, speeding, seat belt use, following distances, etc.

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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.

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DC Velocity

APRIL 17, 2018

Former leader Don Hicks continues as the chairman of the board and co-founder Toby Brzoznowski stays as CSO, firm says.

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DC Velocity

APRIL 17, 2018

Funding round the company's largest ever.

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Fleet Owner

APRIL 17, 2018

The index jumped four points from the January reading and could improve still more through Q2, fueled by an even stronger economy.

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DC Velocity

APRIL 17, 2018

Siemens says merger strengthens position in industrial robotics.

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Fleet Owner

APRIL 17, 2018

Connected vehicle and fleet management technology company Azuga is looking to grow its presence in the telematics space and beyond now that Sumeru Equity Partners (SEP) has acquired a controlling interest in the company.

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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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DC Velocity

APRIL 17, 2018

Executive spent 43 years with company.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 17, 2018

Last fall after attending the CSCMP conference in Atlanta, I shared my observation that digital transformation is now a central theme in the industry. Many of you have had the same observation. This isn’t breaking news, but it is new for the industry. Again and again, digitization and data were at the heart of panel and networking conversations. Even headline speakers were professing “data got sexy” and data is now a core strategy for companies looking to succeed.

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Logistics Management

APRIL 17, 2018

The report, entitled “Artificial Intelligence in Logistics: A collaborative report by DHL and IBM on implications and use cases for the logistics industry,” examines different ways in which AI can be used for augmenting logistics operations, especially now at a time when leveraging AI is more accessible and affordable than it has been in the past.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 17, 2018

The trade industry certainly loves buzzwords, and ‘control tower’ gets serious air time in our industry. But, what really is a control tower and how does it relate to your supply chain operations? When we think of control tower capabilities, we envision an airport control tower or a scenario like NASA mission control. Folks buzzing around with big screens showing various views of activity, blips moving across space and lots of communication going on.

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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.

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Material Handling and Logistics

APRIL 17, 2018

Presto ECOA has introduced PT Series Container Tilters that tilt up to 85? to allow workers to access contents without bending into the container.

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Fleet Owner

APRIL 17, 2018

It is more than alternative fuels and power sources. Your entire operation needs to be included and considerations made.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2018

Shippers face an uphill battle against Amazon and the big box retailers. These giants have deep pockets, capable of offering low-cost, if not free, parcel shipping. However, that does not mean all shippers must face the challenges to ship parcel at their expense. Rather than giving up, shippers need to consider what Amazon and the big box giants have done right and apply these concepts as part of a robust parcel shipping strategy.

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Logistics Management

APRIL 17, 2018

If you are in the trucking business, things are going pretty well of late, it seems, right? A few key monthly reports issued this week-FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI), and the Cass Freight Index-indicate that the answer to that question is a resounding “YES” and truly drive home that there may be, at the moment, not a better time for the trucking industry.

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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.

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Fleet Owner

APRIL 17, 2018

The national average rate for van and refrigerated freight declined while the flatbed price held steady.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 17, 2018

It’s called oat milk, and baristas love its light, hearty flavor that lets the java beans take center stage. As more consumers choose plant alternatives to dairy, it’s gotten so popular that just in the last month, some coffee shops were left without oat milk for days, even weeks. To meet demand, producer Oatly Inc. is working with its manufacturing partners to increase output by 50 percent by this summer, said Mike Messersmith, general manager for U.S. operations, which are based in New York.

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Fleet Owner

APRIL 17, 2018

Truckstop.com, DAT Solutions show off new integrations, products.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 17, 2018

Bringing gamification to the warehouse workforce. Last week we talked in class about the job as forklift driver this triggered me to talk a bit more about jobs within warehouses. Working as a picker or forklift driver in a warehouse doesn’t seem to be the most inspiring job in the world. If you ask younger people on what do you want to become when you’re older less then 2% (I have no scientific research data, just an estimation) would answer, a warehouse picker or forklift driver.

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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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Airfreight Logistics

APRIL 17, 2018

Omar Hariri has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Saudi Airlines Cargo Co. Mr. Hariri has extensive management experience and various achievements in many of the leadership positions he has held over the past years in the fields of transportation, supply and logistics. In a statement, Saudia Cargo said the new CEO will lead the company and strengthen its current position in accordance with the transformation strategy which took into account, the development of all services pro

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 17, 2018

Gefco has reported annual revenue gains of 5.1% in its full-year results for 2017, earning €4.4 billion ($5.4 billion). Sales were supported by a 8.1% growth in global automotive accounts outside of its traditional activity for former parent company Groupe PSA (which now includes GM’s Opel/Vauxhall divisions). The company noted “significant contract wins” in what it described as its Market Clients segment, notably with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), for which it is sequencing components to the H

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Airfreight Logistics

APRIL 17, 2018

Turkish Cargo , the cargo arm of Turkish Airlines reaching 302 destinations in 121 countries, recently released a new corporate video showcasing the different services the carrier offers. The video begins by highlighting the carriers hub in Istanbul, Turkey. The centrally located hub is a global connector for destinations around the globe, enabling the carrier to reach the most destinations worldwide, and operating additional direct cargo flights to 85 destinations thanks to their fleet of freig

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 17, 2018

Danish shipping and logistics group DFDS has bought a majority 99% stake in U.N. Ro-Ro, Turkey’s largest operator of ocean-going ro-ro freight vessels for €950m ($1.2 billion). U.N Ro-Ro was previously owned by Turkish private equity companies Actera and Esas. DFDS said the purchase would make it a major player in the growing trade between the EU and Turkey including for parts and vehicle trade.

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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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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 17, 2018

The U.S. government, along with the nation’s sorghum producers, are questioning the basis for China’s decision to impose a 178.6 percent antidumping duty on these imports from the United States. “The international grain market is about the freest market there is, and it is ludicrous to even mention ‘dumping’ because China can buy product from anywhere they choose,” U.S.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 17, 2018

SG Transmission has designed a custom made, size Ø50 permanent magnet brake, for a major global motor manufacturer, which will meet the same performance criteria, whilst being 7% smaller. The client required a 4Nm brake design solution, reduced in size to fit its existing motor frame with flange square mounting, whilst retaining all the performance benefits of the standard SG Transmission size Ø50 brake.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 17, 2018

April 17, 2018. Consumer attitudes are changing, consumer shopping behaviors are changing, and technology is changing. And they’re all about to come together to change the face of retail delivery as we know it. Which means that the logistics world needs to be prepared. Here are our top five predictions for what the future of retail delivery will look like: Retail delivery will become cheaper and quicker for the consumer.

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