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Reduce Your eCommerce Fulfillment Costs: An A – Z Guide

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Online sales are growing 15% a year. Unfortunately, eCommerce fulfillment costs are growing even faster at 18.8%, according to a recent study issued by Armstrong & Associates. We’re logisticians here, not accountants, but we’re pretty sure that when expenses grow faster than revenue, that’s a bad thing. The only answer is to attack the expense line.

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How ELDs started a new era of carrier and shipper collaboration

Fleet Owner

Disruptive technology allows carriers, shippers, and 3PLs to find the way and the will to meet today’s multiple, compounding challenges.

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More ‘regulating by FAQ’: If your ELD goes down, go to paper, or … ELS, anyone?

Overdrive Online

FMCSA updates the ELD FAQ on its website with an official-unofficial alternative to paper logs as a backup for a malfunctioning ELD. And: with the AOBRD-to-ELD transition deadline coming in December, If you're still running the previous generation of device, what's your reasoning?

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Data helps keep repair costs down

Fleet Owner

Data helps us move from reactive maintenance — or breakdown maintenance — through preventive maintenance, and toward predictive maintenance.

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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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5 Logistics Trends to Watch For in 2019

GlobalTranz

The logistics industry is under continuous transformation. From the past couple of years, we are constantly experiencing development in the industry, all thanks to the introduction of logistics trends to watch that we’ve read about ad nauseum such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and advanced robotics. On the other hand, there has been a.read More.

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Diesel average is down for fourth time in last five weeks, reports EIA

Logistics Management

With a 3.1-cent decrease, the national diesel average now stands at $3.105 per gallon, following 1.5-cent and 1.2-cent declines, respectively, over the previous two weeks.

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An electric look at the 2019 Movin'On Summit

Fleet Owner

MONTREAL. The 2019 Movin'On Summit for sustainable mobility was nothing short of eye-opening with the possibilities of the transportation industry.

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CBRE report presents a bright future for cold storage warehouse growth

Logistics Management

Entitled “Cold Storage Space: One Size Does Not Fit All,” the report cited a projection from the Food Marketing Institute and Nielsen that there could be demand for up to 100 million square-feet of industrial real estate space over the next five years, with online grocery ordering expected to account for 13% of total grocery sales by 2022, marking a 3% gain from 2018.

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LTL and FTL Shipping: What’s the Difference?

Kuebix

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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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Rugged Mobile Computer for Logistics

Material Handling and Logistics

Honeywell has introduced the CK65 Mobile Computer, which is designed to boost supply chain productivity by streamlining and error-proofing work in distribution centers and manufacturing environments.

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[PODCAST] Best Practices & Tips to Manage Volume LTL

GlobalTranz

Listen to “Best Practices & Tips to Manage Volume LTL” on Spreaker. LTL & Full Truckload Resources The State of & Pricing Outlook of the Less than Truckload Shipping Market Download White Paper The Current Factors Driving the Less Than Truckload Pricing Market Download White Paper Managing Full Truckload for Today & Beyond: A Combination.read More.

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US Has Rail, Truck, Tonnage Surplus in Trade with Mexico

Material Handling and Logistics

“With China continuing to be problematic, we know that there had been some shifting of sourcing to Mexico, so potential tariffs on Mexican imports raise important questions,” said Eric Starks, CEO of FTR. “Either we lose this freight, see increased costs, or both.

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YRC Worldwide issues Q2 operating metrics through May

Logistics Management

Overland Park, Kan.-based national less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services provider YRC Worldwide, parent of the fourth- and seventh-largest trucking entities in the LTL sector, released some operating metrics for the first two months of the second quarter.

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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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Don’t Sacrifice Security for Fast Shipping

Supply Chain Brain

How can smaller online sellers compete with the fast-shipping options of giant retailers?

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Meeting People That Inspire You

Logistics Bureau

It’s not often you have a day like this where people you meet just inspire you all day. Listen to how my day went during my stay in Melbourne and I hope you get inspired (the way I am inspired) with the people that I met and the incredible stories that I heard. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel. Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne. Email: robyrne@logisticsbureau.com.

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Spec’ing trailer brakes: Know the uses, know the laws

Fleet Owner

NATM 2019 coverage

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Customer Spotlight: Integrity Electric

Freight Center

Integrity Electric is a national seller of electrical & industrial equipment based out of Indianapolis, IN. Founded in 2011, Integrity removes electrical equipment from commercial buildings and then cleans, repairs and sells it. Removing and repurposing the equipment helps avoid tossing it in a landfill. It’s a win-win for everyone. As a result of their green practices, they’ve achieved accelerated growth and reduced the amount of materials in our landfills.

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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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Reeling families back from the edge of a hunger cliff

World Food Programme Logistics

How Ethiopia’s social safety net is turning lives around Sahra Hassan is one of 8 million people across the country benefiting from the Government’s Productive Safety Net Programme. This programme is cushioning food insecure families from the harsh impacts of shocks such as droughts. Photo: WFP/Martin Karimi “Allah knows my future,” says Sahra Hassan, a mother of seven living in Istabud village, one hour’s drive southeast of Jigjiga, the capital of Somali Region in eastern Ethiopia.

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Farm-to-Table: How to Safely Transport Food so it Stays Fresh

Freight Center

1.3 billion tons of food is wasted every year globally, which equates to $1 trillion wasted US dollars. How you safely transport your perishable, temperature controlled items is vital so that it stays fresh. As the harvest season ramps up, those in the food industry face several challenges in keeping food safe. Ensuring its quality when it arrives to the customer is top priority.

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What Is a Customs Broker & When Do You Need One?

GoShip Blog

Most companies start their business on a local level, but once you have a good trade flow, you may consider expanding to international trade. With the spike in e-commerce shops and giant retail platforms, it has become much easier to spread products beyond the border. However, customs clearance remains a challenging and complex procedure. To make importing and customs clearance easier and faster, companies can use a customs broker.

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How The Delivery Wars are Altering Retail Logistics for Good

MercuryGate

The post How The Delivery Wars are Altering Retail Logistics for Good appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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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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Forklift Operator Challenge Contest Set for IMHX 2019

Logistics Business Magazine

The UK’s top forklift truck drivers are invited to put their skills to the test by taking part in a live Forklift Operator Challenge, which is taking place throughout IMHX 2019 (NEC, Birmingham, September 24-27, 2019). Organised by Talent in Logistics in partnership with UniCarriers, the Forklift Operator Challenge will see lift truck operators undertake a series of tests designed to show their skills, knowledge and understanding of the need for safe forklift operation.

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Lifting Up Safety the Focus of National Forklift Safety Day

Penske Move Ahead

For more than a century, powered industrial trucks – more commonly known as forklifts – have shaped the evolution of the modern-day supply chain, moving millions of pounds of freight each year. With more than 855,000 forklifts in operation, the safety of freight operators and associates on warehouse floors is top of mind for the industrial truck industry and for Penske Logistics , a leader in the supply chain space.

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Port of Dunkerque and Metz Now Connected by Rail Shuttle

247 Customs Broker

11th June 2019 Dunkerque-Port is continuing to develop its combined transport plan with the implementation of the Flanders Express (FLEX) rail service… The post Port of Dunkerque and Metz Now Connected by Rail Shuttle appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Fleet Managers Handed App for Out-of-Office Control

Logistics Business Magazine

Freeway Fleet Systems has launched a smartphone app which enables fleet managers to deal with important management issues while out of the office. The app provides instant access to key management data held on Freeway’s fleet management system. The app has already been introduced among a number of Freeway users and is proving to be particularly useful in financial control where management intervention is required to authorise expenditure.

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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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Jungheinrich Launches UK-based Racking Spares Initiative

247 Customs Broker

10th June 2019 Jungheinrich has launched a new racking spares initiative, with parts now held in the UK. The new announcement will… The post Jungheinrich Launches UK-based Racking Spares Initiative appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Witron COM Picks Up 1000th Order

Logistics Business Magazine

Intralogistics specialist Witron has had its 1000th order for its breakthrough Case Order Machine (COM), which it first brought to the Order Picking arena in 2003. It was an invention of the company founder, Walter Winkler. Following customer demand, Witron developed the OPM system in 2003, which has since set standards as a model for robotic solutions in logistics at a time when, the company says, hardly any logistics expert or manufacturer talked about robots in the warehouse.

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How is your digital consciousness?

247 Customs Broker

[og_img] How is your digital consciousness? It is a question that is likely to be asked more and more as digitalisation of the supply chain… The post How is your digital consciousness? appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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