Wed.May 29, 2019

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Thinking like an inspector during Roadcheck 2019

Fleet Owner

When they are choosing a vehicle to inspect, law enforcement wants to pull a vehicle with the most safety risks. Technology can help inspectors prioritize who to stop.

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TSA Bolstering Shipping Security

Material Handling and Logistics

Agency calls for technology-enhanced driver training as a key element in the nation’s effort to safeguard the supply chain against terrorism.

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Can regional haul help with driver retention?

Fleet Owner

With today’s low unemployment levels, fleets are competing with a number of other fields, which potentially offer higher pay and benefits and competitive soft factors like quality of life.

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Warehousing in China Displays Distinct Dynamics

Logistics Viewpoints

The industry dynamics of warehousing in China differ substantially from those in North America and Europe. My discussion with professor Xiande Zhao of CEIBS and his panel at a digital innovation forum organized by CEIBS and Z-Park provided me with the pulse of warehousing in China. The Suning.com insights were particularly informative. The post Warehousing in China Displays Distinct Dynamics appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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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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Vector receives $12 million in funding

Fleet Owner

Vector, the mobile-first scanning and workflow management solution for the trucking industry, has closed a $12 million Series A funding round led by Goldcrest Capital with participation by 8VC and Congruent Ventures.

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Daimler establishes global organization for highly automated driving

Fleet Owner

Daimler Trucks is establishing the Autonomous Technology Group as a global organization for automated driving, bringing together its worldwide expertise and activities, as of June 1.

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Supply Chain Management Data: Here’s How Big Data Makes the Supply Chain More Efficient

GlobalTranz

It’s clear — and has been for a while — that big data and advanced analytics technologies are transforming a lot of day-to-day operations. In entertainment, it can suggest new movies and content. In health care, it’s helping professionals discover new treatments or care solutions, and in manufacturing, it’s improving outdated practices. It’s not a.read More.

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Used truck value continues to slip: Price Digests report

Fleet Owner

Average Fair Market Value (FMV) for used commercial vehicles continued to decline last month, dropping another 0.6% in April, according to the latest Price Digests Commercial Truck Report.

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Video: ‘Lawless’ offers fun look at the dark side

Overdrive Online

Danny Autullo took one of the hottest trends in the show truck scene – rat rods – and added his own touch by dressing up an old Peterbilt 379 with custom metal artifacts.

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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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Federal agencies seek public comment on automated driving systems

Fleet Owner

A pair of federal transport agencies said they are request public comment to help them craft automated driving regulations.

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Diesel average falls for second time in three weeks, reports EIA

Logistics Management

With a 1.2-cent decline, the national average is now $3.151 per gallon.

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A Glimpse into the Future of Transportation

LandLink

There are several developing factors refining the world of freight transportation as we currently know it. Technology in the form of ELDs is forcing fleet managers to become more scientific in the management of their assets. The apparently insatiable appetite for immediate gratification from the millennials will force carriers to improve speed to market.

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Old Dominion Freight Line supports American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program

Logistics Management

National less-than-truckload carrier Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) was recently recognized by the American Red Cross for its efforts in supporting Red Cross Disaster Relief through the Disaster Relief Program, in the form of an annual pledge of $250,000.

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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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Supply Chain Fundamentals

Logistics Bureau

So many people are focused these days on the new emerging technologies and systems and some of the businesses are ready to embrace them but here’s a tip: Don’t forget the fundamentals ! Making sure your distribution network is aligned appropriately. Making sure you got a supply chain strategy that’s appropriate and works and is understood.

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New FourKites offering provides shippers and vendors with increased freight visibility

Logistics Management

Chicago-based FourKites, a provider of real-time tracking and visibility solutions across transportation modes and digital platforms, said today it has introduced a new offering that it says is the first product that offers shippers with real-time visibility across their network and also for freight that they do not manage.

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Market-making: ‘Mustang’ Mike Crawford creates his own for parking

Overdrive Online

Crawford carried a joke into reality recently at an Illinois truck stop mid-afternoon that was filling up fast: "For this nice, easy parking space, give me $5 and I'll leave right now for you.".

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Safeguarding the Environment – Recycling and Its Impact

Compactor Management Company

World Environment Day – the day when it’s not rare seeing pictures of people planting seeds on social media. But are we conscious of our everyday responsibilities towards the environment? Our needs are slowly outgrowing the capabilities of our environment. And the only thing we should know at this moment is what can be recycled and how to recycle. This World’s Environment Day let’s understand why effective waste management is paramount to our sustenance and surroundings.

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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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Cash assistance helps a refugee family mark Ramadan more easily this year

World Food Programme Logistics

Favorite meals, no more lies, the opportunity to uphold some traditions from back home … but most importantly the ability to put food on… Continue reading on World Food Programme Insight ».

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It’s Time to Discard Traditional Hiring Practices

Supply Chain Brain

And deconstruct the interview paradigm, too.

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Cooking a favourite Lao dish?—?Khao Poon

World Food Programme Logistics

Cooking a favourite Lao dish?—?Khao Poon Khao Poon is a nutritious noodle soup, much loved by many Lao, who often prepare it for family celebrations. We have given the tasty dish a vegetarian spin, and have added loads of greens. Try it at home with our step by step recipe. The World Food Programme’s Nutritionist in Laos, Khan is a pro at cooking delicious Khao Poon and she will show us how.

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Delivering Efficiency for the Last Mile

Talking Logistics

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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Subcom Market Showing Positive Trends, Says Survey

Logistics Business Magazine

The future of the UK’s fast expanding subscription box market (subcom) looks bright if trends in the US are anything to go by – according to a new State of Subscription Commerce survey. The research, commissioned by UK-based warehouse management technology innovator, SnapFulfil – which has a big presence in the States – was carried out by North America’s Subscription Trade Association (SUBTA), and reveals how subscription commerce companies are keeping a foothold.

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Ford explores robot delivery

247 Customs Broker

[og_img] Ford is working with Agility Robotics to explore the use of robots to make the final delivery from a self driving vehicle. Agility has… The post Ford explores robot delivery appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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How Blockchain in the Supply Chain will Empower Supply Chain Management

Shipchain

What is Supply Chain? Supply chain is essentially the entire behind-the-scenes network that links a product from its point of origination to its final destination. Think from manufacturing to consumer, and every single step in between. Supply chains are often very complex as they encompass all vendors, warehouses, retailers, and so on that bring a product to life and then to a customer.

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Delivering Efficiency for the Last Mile

247 Customs Broker

Who can remember a world without ecommerce? It’s amazing to think about the complete shift that e-commerce has brought to the retail industry, and supply… The post Delivering Efficiency for the Last Mile appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability

How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.

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‘Digital Freight Matching’ Isn’t a Product— It’s a Strategic Methodology

Parade

As freight brokerages look to leverage technologies, automate grunt work, and streamline operations, we hear references such as “Buying ‘digital freight matching’.” Unfortunately, this reference to ‘digital freight matching’ as a ‘product’ is too simplistic. Because every freight brokerage has a different mix of fulfillment opportunities, and each load opportunity has unique requirements, challenges, and execution models.

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Lane reductions, closures planned for I-15, U.S. 95 in Las Vegas

247 Customs Broker

Sections of U.S. 95 and I-15 will be closed this weekend as crews work to repave the highways. Truck drivers planning to travel through Las… The post Lane reductions, closures planned for I-15, U.S. 95 in Las Vegas appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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‘Digital Freight Matching’ Isn’t a Product— It’s a Strategic Methodology

Parade

As freight brokerages look to leverage technologies, automate grunt work, and streamline operations, we hear references such as “Buying ‘digital freight matching’.” Unfortunately, this reference to ‘digital freight matching’ as a ‘product’ is too simplistic. Because every freight brokerage has a different mix of fulfillment opportunities, and each load opportunity has unique requirements, challenges, and execution models.

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