Bringg

OCTOBER 18, 2018

DHL Supply Chain conducted a global survey of more than 200 transportation decision makers across the globe and within all the major industry sectors, asking about their current and future transportation operations and strategies. One of the main takeaways from the survey was that these days the majority of decision makers view transportation as a strategic component of business growth, rather than as a commodity.

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DC Velocity

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Chinese e-commerce giant launches "Urban Smart Logistics Institute" at Beijing supply chain summit.

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 18, 2018

The results indicate that our life choices, as opposed to our genetic makeup, may play a larger role in our health and lifespan.

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DC Velocity

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Online retail giant says it received 70,000 applications within two days of its $15 minimum-wage announcement as it seeks to fill more than 100,000 seasonal jobs.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Juxtaposed between Fresno and Los Angeles, the first in a new line of logistical food strongholds will move products 40% faster than Walmart's current warehouses.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Research issued by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), the research arm of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) in its most recent “Cost of Congestion” analysis shows that congestion added roughly $74.5 billion in operational costs to the trucking industry in 2016, the most recent year for which data is available.

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DC Velocity

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Aggressive growth in e-commerce space helps company meet demands of the "now economy," Ryder says.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2018

The trading hindrance is the result of a switch from a widely used shipping fuel today to a range of cleaner options post-2020 when International Maritime Organization rules to lower sulfur emissions will start.

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DC Velocity

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Collaborative robot from Universal Robots marks rising profile of logistics technology.

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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 Network Optimization Software

Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Users can perform updates anywhere in the U.S. and Canada where a cellular connection is available, and at the discretion of the vehicle’s decision maker.

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DC Velocity

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Here are some recent product announcements that have crossed our editors' desks.

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 18, 2018

More than 100 technicians came together to compete during the Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2018 National Technician Skills Competition, SuperTech, that tests the knowledge and capabilities of truck service and repair technicians from across the country. Winning techs said ongoing education from their employers and equipment and component manufacturers contributed to their success.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 18, 2018

SMC3 explained that volume pricing rates are leveraged by shippers and 3PLs when they need a spot quote for shipments that do not fit within traditional LTL or truckload parameters.

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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.

Sourcing Strategies

Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 18, 2018

With weaker demand and the number of available trucks up 2% during the week ending Oct. 13, national average load-to-truck ratios plunged for all three equipment types.

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Morai Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Experts believe last-mile logistics can effectively build brand loyalty by significantly improving the customer experience. From a global market perspective, immediate and fast delivery is becoming a critical necessity to a company’s success. In fact, a staggering 88% of consumers who participated in the 2018 Global Consumer Insights Survey , confirmed they would pay more for ‘same-day or faster delivery’.

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Vehicle shock absorber pioneer Gabriel has launched the Gabriel HD Answer Garage, a rewards and training program for heavy-duty shock service professionals in the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Drivers have choices. So, it came as a great surprise to me when an executive at Netradyne said that his company’s camera and AI-based analytics system, used to improve driver safety, that is appreciated by truck drivers! In my experience, drivers don’t like Big Brother. I was skeptical. But the story checks out. The post A Trucking Firm Installs Cameras To Promote Safety And The Drivers Embrace The Technology?

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Maintenance costs, which rose slightly from 2016 to 2017, increased 60% between 2008 and 2017 and now cost 16.7 cents per mile.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Trailers saw the most significant growth, rising 6.8% to 116,653, with domestic containers seeing a 1.7% annual gain to 650,848. Total domestic equipment was up 2.4% annually to 767,501. ISO, or international containers, had the highest-volume month of all IANA metrics, rising 2.3% to 779,605.

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Company says last three decades have helped it evolve, learn how to make American roads safer with its brake systems.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Most executives understand a physical supply chain and realize the potential cost and time-to-market benefits of contracting with partners within this supply chain. But most executives are ill informed about the potential benefits that could be obtained by digitizing today’s complex supply chains.

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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.

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 18, 2018

The Dutch logistics service provider aims to use the software to optimize assets strategy, improve operational efficiency.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Jose Minarro, SVP of Customs at Transplace , discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Has the impact NAFTA has had on US-Mexico trade since it went into effect in 1994 been mostly positive or mostly negative? In what ways? What are some of the most significant changes or updates between NAFTA and the new USMCA agreement?

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 18, 2018

When two days is too long, on-demand networks step in to deliver orders in hours or even minutes. This is hot enough that four-year old startups are having to share the space with the likes of Target, WalMart, Home Depot and even Amazon. Ultimately, delighting customers is driving it all.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2018

It can be a confusing time for the international shipping community due to the U.S. government’s implementation of new tariffs on Chinese goods entering America. As these rounds of regulations have unfolded over the last few months, shippers have been left trying to understand what products have been included in the first two waves of tariffed goods and what these changes mean for their supply chains.

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Patented Trio Arms’ three-stage design makes spotting easy and ergonomic, company says.

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West Coast and California Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2018

When considering all the costs involved in getting your containerized goods from port to market, it’s easy to think of all the “big” things that drive up your spend. These big-ticket items include your ocean carrier, drayage, and warehousing costs. As your container makes its way through your supply chain, however, there’s a smaller – but cumulatively significant – cost that is likely eating away at your margins: the chassis rental fee.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2018

The must-arrive-by-date (MABD) was introduced to the logistics world back in early 2016 when Walmart set a new bar for suppliers. The program, discussed in-depth here, mandated that any late, early or improperly packaged shipment would incur a charge of 3 percent of the value of the cargo for the supplier to pay. Following Walmart’s new policy, other big-box retailers, like Target and Home Depot, released similar rules, pushing any inconvenience or associated costs with unplanned inventory manag

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