Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JUNE 18, 2019

By now, you’re probably well-acquainted with the potential for parcel shipping services like UPS SurePost and FedEx SmartPost to save you big money. The basic model of each service is the same. Packages start with UPS or FedEx and end up at a USPS sorting facility for final delivery by letter carriers on their regular routes. But what else do you really know about the ins and outs of these hybrid delivery solutions?

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Material Handling and Logistics

JUNE 18, 2019

A new focus on regional manufacturing and post-globalization is changing the supply chain landscape.

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Fleet Owner

JUNE 18, 2019

On June 18, the annual “State of Logistics Report" was released, showing a significant increase in U.S. business spending on logistics last year. The report, which tracks and measures all costs associated with moving freight through the U.

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3PL Insights

JUNE 18, 2019

What are Crossdocking Services? The process of crossdocking is taking the goods from an inbound vehicle, transferring them across a distribution dock, and loading them into an outbound vehicle. This process usually reduces or eliminates storage time. A crossdocking warehouse usually has a designated zone for temporary storage. For loads that need to change routes, it can help save shippers time and money on storage fees.

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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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Fleet Owner

JUNE 18, 2019

Commercial truck and bus drivers in Canada will move from paper logs to electronic logging devices by 2021. Canadian and U.S. operators can use the same ELD in both countries.

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Fleet Owner

JUNE 18, 2019

Fuso dealership service technicians come to this location at the North American headquarters in New Jersey to receive training in diagnostic and engine/transmission repair for all Fuso products.

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NGT News

JUNE 18, 2019

American Natural Gas (ANG) has acquired AMP CNG, adding 20 additional natural gas fueling stations to ANG’s portfolio. According to Andrew West, ANG’s CEO, the acquisition complements the company’s “current infrastructure and future expansion plans,” particularly in the Southeast. AMP CNG – part of AMP Americas – has compressed natural gas refueling stations in Arkansas, […].

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Fleet Owner

JUNE 18, 2019

Drivers are among the most valuable assets a fleet has, and attracting and retaining drivers continues to take on greater importance as the industry navigates the driver shortage.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 18, 2019

The blossoming array of transportation management systems (TMS) is generating more confusion than ever before. If shippers fail to understand the true total cost of ownership that comes with any TMS solution, they risk making the wrong decision. This article will shed some light on what to consider when selecting a TMS solution in a. The post Who Pays for Low/No-Cost TMS?

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Fleet Owner

JUNE 18, 2019

A driver trainer’s job is to take what they know and coach up the drivers in the fleet to become top performers themselves.

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Freightquote

JUNE 18, 2019

Rising truckload shipping rates make building a strategy that puts you in control of your freight, while operating within a strict budget, a challenge. Freightquote shares 5 tips to help you manage rising rates in 2019.

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Logistics Management

JUNE 18, 2019

May shipments, at 1.128, slipped 6% annually and were down 2.8% compared to April. This marks the sixth consecutive month that annual shipments were down. Freight expenditures in May, at 2.845, were down 1.08% annually and down 2.2% compared to April.

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Overdrive Online

JUNE 18, 2019

The emerging market of ELD data sharing involves business-to-business sharing of highly specialized data that in some cases has value on the individual level. Should you share your data? Editor Max Heine explores the question here.

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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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Logistics Management

JUNE 18, 2019

The ATA’s advanced seasonally-adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index for May, at 114 (2015=100) fell 6.1% compared to April’s 121.8, which was up 7% over March. And compared to May 2018, SA tonnage eked out a 0.9% gain, which ATA said marks its smallest annual SA tonnage gain going back to April 2017.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 18, 2019

How often do you think about the value of a TMS? In today’s world, it is easy to think of a TMS as an add-on feature, something that only larger organizations can use. However, the rise of cloud computing and software-as-a-service (SaaS) models have changed the game for taking advantage of a TMS. Today, shippers.read More. The post The Value of a TMS to Lower Total Cost of Ownership appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Fleet Owner

JUNE 18, 2019

Company says new facility dedicated to manufacturing Utilimaster bodies expands its West Coast capabilities

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Freightquote

JUNE 18, 2019

Many in the freight shipping industry are still not clear on what the ELD mandate is. This post debunks five of the most common myths.

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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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GlobalTranz

JUNE 18, 2019

Data Warehousing means a warehouse of data where it can be stored for analysis. It includes the process of data collection from various databases to one specific place to acquire efficient access. It involves the process of joining data from different resources and structuring it in such a way that it can be utilized for.read More. The post These Data Mining Techniques Will Make The Most of Data Warehousing appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Freightquote

JUNE 18, 2019

If you’re looking for a quote on your LTL shipment and want to find the best rate, start by gathering accurate shipping information. Learn more about what information you need to save money and stay within budget.

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Fleet Owner

JUNE 18, 2019

Business spending in the United States reaches $1.

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Freightquote

JUNE 18, 2019

To help your company streamline business during the holiday season, we’ve created a list of common holiday shipping mistakes and tips to overcome them. Learn more.

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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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Logistics Management

JUNE 18, 2019

Falling 3.5 cents, the national diesel average is $3.070, following declines of 3.1 cents, 1.5 cents, and 1.2 cents, respectively, over the previous three weeks.

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Freightquote

JUNE 18, 2019

LTL and FTL can present different advantages to your business – depending on your unique shipping needs. Learn the differences between the two different methods.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JUNE 18, 2019

Crown Equipment Corp. has introduced the V-HFM3 Series of modular battery chargers for lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries.

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Freightquote

JUNE 18, 2019

There are a number of mistakes that can be made during the LTL shipping process. Freightquote looks at how these common mistakes could affect the way you ship.

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Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.

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Fleet Owner

JUNE 18, 2019

Chao lauds program’s ability to help drivers nationwide

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Freightquote

JUNE 18, 2019

There can be many complex documents you need to fill out when you’re shipping freight. The Bill of Lading doesn’t have to be one of them – read more.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 18, 2019

Consumer demand for ease and efficiency is disrupting the food industry.

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