ELDs: A future beyond HOS?
DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
You may think of the humble electronic logging device (ELD) as a tool for tracking truck drivers' hours of service (HOS). But the technology's developers have a much grander vision.
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Collaborate with Carriers to Face the Truck Capacity Crunch
Kane is Able
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
As the truck capacity pinch grows tighter and tighter, you may have found yourself in a role reversal with your carriers. Freight transport is now largely a seller’s market and, as a shipper, you may find yourself vying to be a “shipper of choice” among carriers with limited capacity. But, the current climate is no walk in the park for carriers either.
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#DCVrocks: Davison aces December issue's threefer
DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
Send us your January-issue answers by midnight Pacific time tonight to be entered into our next prize drawing.
It’s Been 40 Years Since Automotive Logistics Saw This Much Change
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
The automotive sector may become unrecognizable in time, driven by Industry 4.0 trends including the adoption of electric vehicles, with all the attendant disruption this will have on engine production and spare parts logistics. The automotive logistics sector is undergoing fundamental change as manufacturers and suppliers adjust to new technology. .
Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry
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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.
The Fleet Manager's Forecast for 2018
Food Logistics
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
As 2018 gets rolling, there are plenty of issues that will redefine the industry in the coming months.
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The ‘Uber’ effect: Fleets & shippers demand far more
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
The concept is called “Uber for trucking”—at least that’s what many in the public call it. For trucking fleets and shippers, however, it’s not quite that simple.
These 5 Top Logistics Trends for 2018 are a Response to the Growing Customer Experience Movement
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
With the rise of e-commerce, the value of logistics has grown. Logistics professionals can no longer simply go about standard operations, and the days of peaks and lulls have ended. Yet, some may be asking, “why has demand increased so much?” To answer that question, let us turn our attention to some of the key top logistics trends we’ll see over the next 12 months, in part as a response to the growing customer experience movement.
Port of Los Angeles January box traffic fell vs. last year
DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
Port still had its second-best January in history, it says.
Logistics Data Sharing in the Cloud
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
GateHouse Logistics A/S has introduced ghShare, a cloud portal designed to simplify the way logistics data is shared between carriers and shippers.
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
Did You Prepare for Chinese New Year? Some Tips for Next Year
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
In the US, we’ve got Times Square cleaned up, the holiday décor packed away for another year, and the store shelves already stocked with red hearts filled with chocolate as we prepare for Valentine’s Day. But supply chain and logistics experts know they need to prepare for another holiday first. One that will create a “black hole” in supply chains for at least 10 days – Chinese New Year (CNY).
New Morey IoT platform designed for fleet data in rugged environments
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
With the MC-4, fleet managers can remotely access equipment performance data from across the globe using Bluetooth, GPS and 4G LTE technology and untethered dead reckoning for continuous positioning.
Beating Mother Nature’s Stormy Character
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
Although it’s a fresh, new year, many global companies and their supply chains in the US have been suffering alongside individuals this winter. Icy, wintry winds and driving snow jammed air traffic and roads in the east, while fires swept across the west, then rains turned major highways into muddy messes with flash floods. All throughout 2017, Mother Nature didn’t pause to worry about the delays and problems she created for shippers all over the […].
[Video] Truck Tracking and Telematics in the Heavy Building Materials Supply Chain
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
Ryan Winter, Global Technical Sales Manager at FiveCubits addresses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Who are the main participants in the Heavy Building Materials Supply Chain and how do they work together? What are the main factors driving demand for truck tracking and telematics solutions? What are some of the key capabilities companies in the HBM industry should look for in a Truck Tracking and Telematics solution?
Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability
Advertiser: GEP
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.
A Look at Artificial Intelligence and Predictive Analytics in the Supply Chain Today
Morai Logistics
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
Global supply chains fear the possibility that technology will disrupt. But the ability for emerging platforms to help SME’s achieve competitive differentiation remains strong. There is no denying that digitization of the supply chain has evolved at an exponential rate. It has caused many industries to remain on their toes when it comes to increasing consumer demands.
[Video] Digital Supply Chain Transformation: Are You Transformation Ready?
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
Adam Compain, CEO at ClearMetal , discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: How do you define Digital Supply Chain Transformation? What does it mean to be transformation ready? What has to occur within an organization to prepare for that journey? How do you bring trading partners along and make sure they’re transformation-ready too?
4 Tips for Managing The 2018 Chinese New Year
Now, That's Logistics
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
The Chinese New Year is right around the corner. Is your supply chain ready for the Year of the Dog? It’s the time of the year businesses throughout China shut down, factories cease operations, and activity at the country’s transportation hubs come to a grinding halt. Known as the Chinese New Year, this revered national holiday presents a unique set of challenges for importers and exporters alike.
Analytics Solution for Forklift Driver Safety
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
Modjoul Inc. has introduced an analytics solution to measure indoor forklift driver safety by tracking driver actions and identifying risky behaviors that could lead to safety incidents.
How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces
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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.
Dublin port to build customs checks ahead of expected ‘hard Brexit’
The LoadStar
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
While no one in the UK seems to have the faintest idea what is going to happen when the country leaves the EU next year – scenarios abound, of course, but frankly the future is murkier by the day – Irish transport interests are preparing for the worst. Dublin is preparing planning applications for a host of new customs checks at the port. Brexit is also predicted to lead to a.
Drilling down into the e-commerce effect in trucking
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
Analyst explains that the pace of change is only going to accelerate in the freight transportation sector.
Echo Global Logistics partners up with project44 to automate LTL-based shipments
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
Earlier this week, Chicago-based project44, a technology services provider offering standardized, secure Web service API (application programming interfaces) integrations enabling 3PLs and shippers to connect with carriers in real time said another Chicago-based player, Echo Global Logistics, intregrated project44’s SaaS services to fully automate end-to-end management of its less-than-truckload (LTL) and Volume LTL (VLTL) shipments.
Infrastructure funding debate is a bit like curling
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
Any discussion is good, but without an engaged public it becomes too easy to avoid making hard decisions.
GEP Outlook Report 2024
Advertiser: GEP
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.
XPO takes steps to expand European last mile delivery services
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
The European markets XPO will expand into include UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and France, and XPO said it expects to manage more than 750,000 last mile deliveries from retailers and e-commerce companies in Europe in 2018.
3 Candy Transportation Habits You May Need to Break
West Coast and California Logistics
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
When it comes to eating too much candy, some people find it a hard habit to break. And, when it comes to candy transportation, many confectionery shippers have a few bad habits of their own. The following details three common examples.
Ryder opens up new Laredo, Texas cross-border facility
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
This new 109,000 square-foot facility, said Ryder, is less than five miles from the World Trade Bridge and is comprised of 6,400 square-feet of office space, 51 dock doors, two ramps, and 114 trailer spaces.
Rising Costs and Lower Capacity in the Domestic Truckload Market
Blue Grace Logistics
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
2018 is off to a strong start for the economy and manufacturing, but there is a shortage of available truckload capacity on the spot market. The Purchasing Managers Index has not dropped below 50 since August of 2016. This time frame almost exactly correlates with the last low point in the Dow Jones Industrial index. (October 2016, 18142.42) In August of 2016, the dry van spot market rate was roughly $1.65 per mile, today that number is $2.30 per mile.
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
American Airlines Cargo announces major technology upgrade
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
American Airlines Cargo recently announced that it will implement “a next generation cargo management system” designed to enlarge its technology platform.
Peterbilt offers over-the-road drivers more with new Model 579 UltraLoft
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
SCOTTSDALE, AZ. Peterbilt Motors Co. today introduced the Model 579 UltraLoft 80-in.
Port of Oakland reports another significant jump in export volume
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
The Port of Oakland today reported that containerized export volume in January increased 2.1 percent from the same month a year ago.
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