Inbound Freight Pricing Changes: 8 Ways to Go About Informing Vendors
GlobalTranz
MAY 15, 2019
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Understanding blockchain in trucking
Fleet Owner
MAY 15, 2019
For freight transportation, the implementation of blockchain is expected to focus on using the technology to reduce or remove third-party costs, better protect connected vehicles, and increase transparency.
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Ingredients of a Successful Supply Chain: Transparency, Visibility, and Traceability
Talking Logistics
MAY 15, 2019
As the world becomes a more digitally-enabled community of people, things, and services, technology will be embedded in almost everything. People will leverage analytics engines, machine learning, internet-connected sensors, and more to fundamentally boost efficiencies everywhere. Contrasting software tools that are meant to enhance decision-making and execution make it difficult to optimize planning, collaborate with trading partners, and deliver superior customer experiences.
The Only 3 Ways to Improve Your Sales with Steve Elwell
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 15, 2019
A few weeks ago, I had Steve on the podcast to discuss buying behavior. In that interview Steve said something like “there are only 3 ways to improve sales” which I found very intriguing. In today’s podcast, Steve and I will discuss those 3 ways to improve sales. Steve, I got lots of great feedback on the buying process podcast, but now I want to discuss The Only 3 Ways to Improve Your Sales.
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.
FMCSA moves ahead with under 21 driver pilot program
Fleet Owner
MAY 15, 2019
Federal government seeking public comment on allowing 18-20-year-old drivers to operate commercial vehicles in interstate commerce.
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Taking charge: Finding a common language
Fleet Owner
MAY 15, 2019
Fleets and utility companies can find common ground to talk about how they can work together to meet the charging needs of commercial battery electric vehicles.
3 Ways to Boost Your Warehouse Management with ERP
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MAY 15, 2019
So, your warehouse is bulging – why? Because product demand is high and you’re holding buffer-stock to protect your customer service as all well-trained inventory managers do. But are you holding the right stock? Are you actually protecting the brands you know because your ear to the market is too far removed? And suppliers, maybe you’re […]. The post 3 Ways to Boost Your Warehouse Management with ERP appeared first on SYSPRO US.
Project44 extends Advanced Visibility Platform
Fleet Owner
MAY 15, 2019
New applications aim to improve customer experience, product availability, operational efficiency and time to value.
Top Tips for PestPac Onboarding
WorkWave
MAY 15, 2019
Time To Read: 3 minutes. PestPac is a powerful system that allows you to run your pest control business with ease, so long as you set it up properly, and that is where onboarding comes in! We offer a mixture of self-learning paths and full onboarding that includes detailed training webinars, a video library, documentation, and Q&A sessions with onboarding specialists to guide you along the way.
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
Hub Group launches enhanced end-to-end visibility with real-time shipment-level ETAs
Fleet Owner
MAY 15, 2019
Improved visibility and accuracy allow for real-time arrival data access via Connect customer portal, API or EDI feeds.
DAT Truckload Volume Index shows continuation of ongoing volume and pricing themes in April
Logistics Management
MAY 15, 2019
Data issued this week by Portland, Oregon-based freight marketplace platform and information provider DAT, a subsidiary of Roper Technologies, continued the ongoing themes of strong volumes and healthy capacity levels for spot market truckload freight, according to the DAT Truckload Volume Index.
Opus9, FleetUp partner to drive visibility
Fleet Owner
MAY 15, 2019
Silicon Valley-based companies to offer cost savings and real-time data for Opus9’s truckload customers.
Descartes announces acquisition of CORE
Logistics Management
MAY 15, 2019
Waterloo, Ontario-based Descartes, a provider of logistics based on-demand, software-as-a-service offerings, said this week it has acquired Nelson, New Zealand-based CORE Transport Technologies NZ Limited, an electronic transportation network that provides global air carriers and ground handlers with shipment scanning and tracking solutions.
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.
Let’s end the cat-and-mouse approach to roadside inspections
Overdrive Online
MAY 15, 2019
"In the wake of several state troopers and truck drivers being hit on the side of the road in recent months, I feel the time has come to change the regulations and require more than one inspection be conducted every 12 months in an approved location." Forcing more routine around equipment inspections, owner-op Gary Buchs believes, will pay multiple dividends.
New legislation focuses on ten-year, $100 billion dedicated freight funding plan
Logistics Management
MAY 15, 2019
Rep. Alan Lowenthal (D-CA) introduced legislation with an eye on creating a dedicated revenue source that will direct more than $100 billion over a ten-year period to rebuild crumbling United States infrastructure and to also bolster the national economy from a competitive perspective. Entitled “The National Multimodal and Sustainable Freight Infrastructure Act,” Lowenthal’s office said that this bill serves as a continuation of the success of the FAST (Fixing America’s Surface Transportation) A
Confusion between automated driving and self-driving is dangerous
Commercial Carrier Journal
MAY 15, 2019
The danger of calling it ‘self-driving’ is that it nullifies the training and what the drivers are doing.
Commerce and NRF report April retail sales see annual gains and sequential declines
Logistics Management
MAY 15, 2019
Commerce reported that April retail sales, at $513.4 billion, fell 0.2% compared to March and were up 3.1% annually. NRF said that April retail sales were down 0.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis and up 5.2% annually on an unadjusted basis.
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.
Leveraging Digital Applications To Open New Markets
LandLink
MAY 15, 2019
Digitize Your Communication In this era of rapid digital transformation, new technologies have opened up opportunities and created challenges, fundamentally transforming customer experiences, operating models and the work environment. Today's transportation providers need to explore their value added viability features to attract new customers and instill confidence in shippers.
Maritime cargo stakeholders come together to oppose Oakland A’s waterfront stadium
Logistics Management
MAY 15, 2019
A rare alliance in the ocean cargo industry – comprising shippers, terminals operators, dockside labor and port authorities – has taken form recently in response to problems posed by what will soon become the city’s sole remaining major professional sports franchise.
WMS Offers Real-Time Progress Reports
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 15, 2019
TouchPath has updated its TouchWMS warehouse management system with a number of new features.
New legislation focuses on ten-year, $100 million dedicated freight funding plan
Logistics Management
MAY 15, 2019
Rep. Alan Lowenthal (D-CA) introduced legislation with an eye on creating a dedicated revenue source that will direct more than $100 billion over a ten-year period to rebuild crumbling United States infrastructure and to also bolster the national economy from a competitive perspective. Entitled “The National Multimodal and Sustainable Freight Infrastructure Act,” Lowenthal’s office said that this bill serves as a continuation of the success of the FAST (Fixing America’s Surface Transportation) A
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.
Before the storm hits
World Food Programme Logistics
MAY 15, 2019
Cyclones Idai and Kenneth highlight the impact of extreme weather on food insecure communities?—?and the need to act early using forecasts and contingency plans The two devastating cyclones that have hit Mozambique in the space of just over a month seem to confirm something climate scientists have been saying for a while: the weather is becoming more unpredictable, and extreme events more frequent.
Innovate Today, Own Tomorrow | What We Learned At Velocity 2019
MercuryGate
MAY 15, 2019
The post Innovate Today, Own Tomorrow | What We Learned At Velocity 2019 appeared first on MercuryGate International.
Palletways Hungary Showing Positive Growth
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 15, 2019
Palletways Hungary is celebrating growing volumes and membership base since launching in October last year. The network, which started with 11 members, transported around 100 pallets a day in its first month of operation. Over the past seven months, this figure has significantly risen with Palletways Hungary currently moving around 300 pallets a day.
Cargo theft volume, values up year-over-year in first quarter
247 Customs Broker
MAY 15, 2019
SensiGuard’s numbers show that California accounted for 25% of all cargo thefts in the first quarter of 2019. There were a total of 144 cargo… The post Cargo theft volume, values up year-over-year in first quarter appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
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
Imperial Opens New Volkswagen Group Packaging Centre
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 15, 2019
Imperial Logistics has formally opened the new Volkswagen Group Packaging Centre which it is managing and operating at JadeWeserPort, Wilhelmshaven (Germany). The 40,000 sq. m facility took 9 months to complete. Around 200 representatives of local and state government, senior management of Volkswagen Group and Imperial Logistics, along with service partners and others, attended the grand opening, which included a tour of the highly-automated facility.
Stay Metrics offering free Roadcheck training
247 Customs Broker
MAY 15, 2019
Stay Metrics and Luma are offering truckers free Roadcheck training ahead of June’s inspection blitz headed up by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. Truck drivers… The post Stay Metrics offering free Roadcheck training appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Case Study: Moving Perishable Goods in Food Applications
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MAY 15, 2019
Yale industry experts understand the challenges associated with moving perishable goods in food applications and the demands that operating in cold environments place on materials handling equipment. This understanding has been a key part in the successful relationship between Yale dealer Emtor and the Bonduelle vegetable factory in Gniewkowo, Poland.
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