Wed.Jul 11, 2018

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Logistics gives back

DC Velocity

Here's our monthly roundup of some of the charitable works and donations by companies in the material handling and logistics space.

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Half of Products to Be Low Carbon in 10 Years

Material Handling and Logistics

"By anchoring targets in science, companies are able to move beyond incremental improvements and focus on what’s necessary to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the scale that is needed,” said Kevin Rabinovitch, global vice president sustainability at Mars. More than half of executives (52%) expect at least 50% of their products and services to be low carbon by 2028,according to a new YouGov survey of global corporations in the Science Based Targets initiative.

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Hot warehouse demand continues to outpace supply

DC Velocity

Availability rate for DCs and industrial real estate falls to lowest point since 2000 as industry eyes potential impact of tariffs, CBRE report says.

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Boosting fuel efficiency

Fleet Owner

Not long ago, getting over 10 mpg was a pipe dream in trucking. Now, in some ways, it’s the norm—with even better results to come.

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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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Industrial property `availability' rate hits lowest point since 2000, CBRE report says

DC Velocity

Demand continues to exceed supply as availability declines for 32nd straight quarter.

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GE goes 3-D

DC Velocity

General Electric donates three-dimensional printers to schools to help promote additive manufacturing.

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Achieving Transportation Excellence by Focusing on Daily Improvement

Talking Logistics

When first engaging in a partnership, shippers and their logistics providers have certain objectives in mind. Whether it’s to reduce transportation costs, centralize their transportation management, or deliver better service to customers, both parties identify a desired outcome and work collaboratively to deliver on those promises. Unfortunately, over time, daily activities often fail to directly connect to those original objectives.

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Ports of Los Angeles and Antwerp host innovation competition

DC Velocity

Annual "hackathon" will award prizes for technology solutions to port and maritime challenges.

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Transportation Execution & Visibility Systems Strategies for Success

Logistics Viewpoints

I just finished my latest research on the global market for Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems. Transportation Execution Solutions (TE) allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system. Visibility solutions allow real-time asset tracking across the entire distribution network. This enables improved estimated arrival times of goods.

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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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S.C. ports tap goodwill ambassadors

DC Velocity

Port leaders use educational outreach program to build community support for harbor projects.

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U.S.-China back and forth tariff actions are a sign of things to come

Logistics Management

Given all the recent back and forth tariff activity going on between the U.S. and China, it is worth noting that on Friday, July 6 the U.S. began imposing tariffs of 25% on around $34 billion worth of Chinese products, which USTR said were made in “response to unfair Chinese practices.” These tariffs, said USTR will eventually cover up to $50 billion in Chinese imports, with the products targeted by the tariffs comprised of those benefiting from China’s industrial policy and forced technology tr

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Frazier opens manufacturing facility in Tennessee

DC Velocity

Storage rack maker says site allows company to reach a broader market in the Midwest.

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ATA sues Rhode Island over truck-only tolls

Fleet Owner

American Trucking Associations argues that the RhodeWorks plan violates the U.S. Constitution’s Commerce Clause by discriminating against out-of-state trucking companies.

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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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UniCarriers to hold Forklift Industry Summit

DC Velocity

Meeting planned for Oct. 10 in Miami.

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Small to Mid-Sized Companies Benefit with Carter Logistics

Carter Logistics

Blog Topics. The Shared Milkrun Mexico & Border Logistics. Small to Mid-Sized Companies Benefit with Carter Logistics. Supply chain management is a complex, innovative industry, and Carter Logistics drives the solutions that can help companies succeed. Small to mid-sized companies face unique logistics challenges. A small company may excel at manufacturing a competitive product, but not have the resources to manage distribution efficiently.

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3PL adapts to winds of change

DC Velocity

Wyoming 3PL invests in cranes that can handle oversized components for wind farms.

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P2P automation adds visibility to financial transactions

Fleet Owner

Here’s a startling statistic: 60% of CFOs responding to a recent study indicated they lack complete visibility into their organization’s transactions.

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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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Schools offer

DC Velocity

"Blended learning" programs combine online and classroom instruction.

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Consumer Goods Dealmaking Reaches 15 Year High

Food Logistics

Facing competition from upstart brands, consumer giants are buying growth where it can't be created.

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Port group offers tips on crane safety

DC Velocity

New report seeks to elevate industry safety performance.

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Order Picker for Long Products

Material Handling and Logistics

Combilift has introduced a purpose-built order picker for long products.

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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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2018 Software User Survey: We need more technology, please

Logistics Management

A look at how software is playing an increasingly important role in the smooth running of the world’s end-to-end logistics operations.

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What is EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) and ASN (Advanced Shipping Notification)?

3PL Insights

If you’ve ever used ASNs or EDI, then you know how helpful they can be to your business. The amount of time and effort saved by using these technologies makes them a must-have when transferring documents to another company. Here’s what you need to know about EDI and ASNs. What is EDI? EDI stands for Electronic Data Interchange. This refers to the electronic interchange of documents between companies.

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Creative logistics partnership between DB Schenker and Airbus to benefit Mobile, Alabama

Logistics Management

In an announcement that has many global implications for one of world’s largest logistics providers, DB Schenker has developed a streamlined logistics and transportation system for Airbus’ final assembly line production in Mobile, Ala.

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Last Mile Delivery Robot

Material Handling and Logistics

Robby Technologies has introduced Robby 2, its next generation delivery robot.

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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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Gartner Top 25: If the supply chain were a stock, would you buy it?

Logistics Management

If the supply chain were a stock, would you buy it? That was a question I asked myself last summer as I was preparing our annual look at Gartner’s 2017 Top 25 supply chains for the September issue of SCMR, I wondered which would’ve performed better over the last year: A $27,000 investment in an S&P 500 index fund or a $27,000 investment in the 25 publicly-traded companies in Gartner’s 2016 Top 25 plus the two supply chain master’s in that year’s ranking.

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5 Tips for a Fast & Efficient Freight Shipping Process

GoShip Blog

If you’re new to less-than-truckload (LTL) freight shipping, then there is a good chance that all of the terminology and shipping processes that it comes with are a little confusing. At GoShip.com , we do everything we can to make the process as easy as possible for you. We can offer you a few best practices to use to make LTL freight shipping even easier to understand.

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How to overcome the capacity roadblock

Logistics Management

According to the State of the North American Supply Chain survey, truck capacity is the industry’s primary hurdle this year.