Machine Learning, AI Are Most Impactful Supply Chain Technologies
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 14, 2019
Supply chain executives plan to deploy or test cognitive analytics, AI/ML or digital control tower technology in the next 24 months.
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 14, 2019
Supply chain executives plan to deploy or test cognitive analytics, AI/ML or digital control tower technology in the next 24 months.
Supply Chain and Logistics
MAY 14, 2019
Asim Anand writes in Platts agriculture report that China is suffering from substantial losses in their pig population due to African swine fever (ASF). The pig herd has declined by 20%, and that translates to less need for soybeans.
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Fleet Owner
MAY 14, 2019
April retail truck sales registered a solid showing after a strong March as Class 8 continues to push a pace even greater than last year’s, according to figures compiled by Wards Intelligence.
Supply Chain and Logistics
MAY 14, 2019
Ian Putzger has a good interview in The Loadstar with Jon Slangerup of AGL (American Global Logistics, a forwarder), who is the former head of the Port of Long Beach.
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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.
Fleet Owner
MAY 14, 2019
While many experts are bullish on blockchain — particularly in the freight transportation space — others suggest the technology may still be a bit overhyped.
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Fleet Owner
MAY 14, 2019
With all the technological advancements, regulatory changes, driver and technician shortages, how can private fleets keep up with their transportation needs while also focusing on their primary businesses?
Kuebix
MAY 14, 2019
Amazon is once again raising the bar for speed of delivery with its announcement on May 13, 2019 that the company’s new goal is to make 1-day delivery standard for Prime customers. Amazon’s 2-day free shipping guarantee has already had huge implications on supply chains, so much in fact that the term the “Amazon Effect” […]. The post What Amazon’s One-Day Delivery Promise Means for Supply Chains appeared first on Kuebix.
Stord
MAY 14, 2019
ATLANTA, Ga. (May 15) -- STORD®, the pioneer of Networked Distribution, next-generation warehousing and distribution for modern shippers, today announced the relocation of its headquarters to Atlanta’s historic Biltmore Hotel, located directly across from Midtown’s Technology Square, a multi-block part of the Georgia Institute of Technology campus. The new, larger office space can accommodate the rapid growth of the company, which was recently named the 13th fastest growing private company in At
Fleet Owner
MAY 14, 2019
Spot market truckload freight continued two trends in April that have been a recurring theme in 2019: strong volumes and abundant capacity. Volumes for dry van freight—the most common semi-trailer type—increased 2.
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
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 14, 2019
Success in omnichannel commerce requires solutions designed for the way customers shop today. Retailers should look for a demand forecasting and inventory optimization solution that understands digital demand is now being fulfilled through physical stores and can account for channel demand patterns and emerging omni-fulfillment strategies. The post Inventory Optimization is the Lynchpin to Omnichannel Success appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Logistics Management
MAY 14, 2019
Fr8Hub said that the focus of its digital freight marketplace is on directly matching cross-border shippers throughout Mexico and the U.S.—to and from border cities—with available carriers and drivers for their loads. And it added that through a pairing of tracking and visibility for shipments in and out of Mexico, the company’s flagship offering is a streamlined, cross-border freight marketplace.
Overdrive Online
MAY 14, 2019
When trucker-songwriter Tony Justice heard about an Ohio boy who loved trucks and his music, using it to help him focus on his work, he took a teacher's request for CDs one further. This Friday, a convoy in the young man's honor is set to kick off, and Trucker Nation is inviting the local community.
Fleet Owner
MAY 14, 2019
The TruckTech+ Remote Diagnostics system is to be an option for its medium duty conventional trucks.
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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.
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 14, 2019
EEOC’s increased targeting of employers makes it expensive when you trip up.
Truck News
MAY 14, 2019
“Modernizing your workforce starts with modernizing your HR approach.” In today’s labour market, successful truck fleets and logistics companies know that staying abreast of the issues will help them stay ahead of the competition.
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 14, 2019
FourKites has introduced Recommendation Engine, a predictive analytics tool to help users ensure a higher percentage of on-time deliveries by anticipating potential bottlenecks and recommending course corrections.
Logistics Management
MAY 14, 2019
Global transportation and logistics bellwether UPS said today that it is making a significant expansion to its Saturday pick-up offering for export shipments. This expansion comes in the form of adding 122 countries to the current 57 destinations that receive Saturday pick-up service. UPS said this includes 20 new European markets, 28 Americas-based markets, two Asia-Pacific markets, and 72 Middle East- and Africa-based markets.
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GlobalTranz
MAY 14, 2019
As explained by Inbound Logistics, the inbound freight routing guide defines carrier selection and mode of transportation criteria for vendors and suppliers to send freight to your business. With the evolution of technology, more shippers have moved toward a digital routing guide, which opens the door to a new realm of possibilities, dynamic routing for.read More.
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 14, 2019
Oracle has introduced a series of logistics management updates to Oracle Supply Chain Management (SCM) Cloud.
GlobalTranz
MAY 14, 2019
Hello and welcome back to another episode of “The Freight Project Podcast!” On today’s episode we welcome welcome Jerel Byrd, long-time Development Manager at Cerasis to talk about the role transportation management tech plays in giving control back to the shipper. We hope you enjoy this “The Freight Project Podcast.” You can subscribe and find.read More.
Logistics Management
MAY 14, 2019
With a 1.1-cent decrease, the national diesel average came in at $3.160 per gallon. This follows gains of 0.002 cents, 2.2-cents, 2.7-cents, and 2.5-cents, respectively over the previous three weeks.
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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.
Logistics Bureau
MAY 14, 2019
Have you ever thought taking up education outside of your normal technical skill set? Here are some interesting and challenging things you could try that would definitely boost your confidence in your roles. Watch the full video below. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel. Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne. Email: robyrne@logisticsbureau.com. Phone: +61 417 417 307.
Logistics Management
MAY 14, 2019
A successful supply chain network design gives companies a competitive advantage, pinpoints ways to significantly reduce costs, improves service levels, reduces overall cycle times, streamlines all processes and systems used, and more.
20Cube Logistics
MAY 14, 2019
Around 14 percent of GDP spent on logistics sector annually in India as compared to only around 5 percent of GDP in the developed countries logistics sector. According to an ASSOCHAM (Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India) study, the logistics sector in India is poised to grow at 16 percent YoY CAGR. Also, India’s ranking has reached the 44 th position in 2018 as compared to 54 th ranking in 2014.
Logistics Management
MAY 14, 2019
Bulk shipping operations could soon return to the Port of Oakland for the first time in 20 years.
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Truck News
MAY 14, 2019
The long-awaited Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse begin on January 4, 2020. The Clearinghouse will be an electronic database containing records of violations of the drug and alcohol prohibitions in subpart B of part 382 of the Regulations.
IoT World Today
MAY 14, 2019
LoRa has several key features that have made it a strong choice for organizations that are looking to achieve efficiency and cost savings with IoT. However, as use cases for IoT deployments using LoRa become more advanced, and as IoT requirements scale, a new way of approaching the problem of how to best benefit from LoRa is required. That’s where Super-B comes in.
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
MAY 14, 2019
When you have a very saturated warehouse, with a very high number of movements, all you have to do is find a way to speed up these movements. Japan is one of the countries with the highest population density, has a total of 126 million people, with an average of 339.5 people per km2. Yamato , a Japanese parcel company, wanted to use its logistical know-how to make life easier for Japanese people and tourists visiting the country.
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