DC Velocity

JANUARY 24, 2018

Millions of online returns have "no fault found" attached to product, RLA says.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 24, 2018

It is a well-known fact that e-commerce is growing rapidly around the globe, and this is causing a significant shift in the retail landscape. It’s changing fulfillment paths and requiring retailers, distributors, logistics services providers, and manufacturers to expand and reconfigure their fulfillment operations. These changes are in turn driving growth in sales of warehouse automation systems.

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DC Velocity

JANUARY 24, 2018

Strong activity last year to continue through 2018, firm says.

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Trucking 144

Fleet Owner

JANUARY 24, 2018

The industry is racing towards a crossroads that could potentially sideline more workers as a number of factors begin to converge.

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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.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2018

Dorner’s 2200 Series Precision Move Pallet Systems are now available with new features including heavy load corners, tight turn corners, low-profile lift and locates, and elevators.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2018

Marisol International, an Ascent Global Logistics company, has enhanced its PEAK suite of technology empowered supply chain solutions, to help importers and exporters with order management, shipment tracking and tracing and business intelligence.

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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 24, 2018

National average spot van and flatbed rates fell slightly and the refrigerated rate was unchanged during the week ending Jan. 20 despite 3.5% fewer loads and a 4.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 24, 2018

In this new interview series we’re introducing some of our senior staff in a little more detail. What makes them tick? What ticks them off? But also: Why do they love supply chain management so much? First up is Keiran Hogan. He’s been with Logistics Bureau as a Manager since 2009. Keiran, you started out as a technician working on heavy machinery and now you’re close to celebrating ten years with Logistics Bureau.

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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 24, 2018

LAS VEGAS. Phillips Industries used Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week as the start of a yearlong celebration marking its 90th year in business.

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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

Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2018

Exportando un alto porcentaje de las frutas y verduras del mundo, los agricultores y fabricantes de alimentos de Perú requieren un alto grado de apoyo logístico y de transporte para sus productos perecederos. Como el segundo mayor exportador mundial de espárragos frescos, Perú exporta el 33% de la planta herbácea y perenne cada año. Utilizado en una amplia variedad de sabrosos platos, este vegetal bajo en calorías y bajo en sodio, se prepara de diferentes maneras y se lo comen las personas de to

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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 24, 2018

LAS VEGAS. SAF-Holland, Phillips Industries, Meritor, and Minimizer joined together at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week to support the Wyakin Foundation.

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Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2018

Read in Spanish. Exporting a high percentage of the world’s fruits and vegetables, Peru’s farmers and food manufacturers require a high degree of logistics and transportation support for their perishable products. As the second largest exporter of fresh asparagus worldwide, Peru exports 33% of the herbaceous, perennial plant every year. Used in a wide variety of tasty dishes, this low-calorie, low-sodium vegetable is prepared in many different ways and eaten by people around the world.

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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 24, 2018

A major design focus of Chevrolet's new Silverado is the pickup's bed, which the automaker contended is "the most functional" available in a full-size truck.

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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.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 24, 2018

FTR said November’s reading was at a “more sustainable level,” with conditions still strong for carriers despite the sequential decline, noting that it assumed October’s spike would be short-lived and not maintained at that level.

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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 24, 2018

LAS VEGAS. Meritor Inc. has revamped its five aftermarket brands in an effort to provide a product lineup that covers each stage of a commercial vehicle’s lifecycle.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 24, 2018

For all of 2017 SA tonnage was up 3.7% annually, marking its largest annual increase going back to 2013’s 6.1% increase.

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Trucking 64

Fleet Owner

JANUARY 24, 2018

Chalk's Truck Parts becomes the fifth Eaton Authorized Rebuilder in North America.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2018

Kinedyne has introduced the K-FORCE family of ultra-heavy-duty load securement straps.

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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 24, 2018

The ELD Mandate deadline is just around the corner. While many view this transition to ELDs as a burden, others have found the silver lining.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 24, 2018

A trio of rail shipper groups, each with a vested interest in the long-term future in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) penned a joint letter to the United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland, and Mexico’s Secretary of Economy Ildefonso Guajardo to express their support for NAFTA, as well as call for a constructive effort to renegotiate a new agreement building on the existing framework and progress, the United State

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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 24, 2018

VTNA said it sees electric trucks in future North American freight movement.

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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.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 24, 2018

Amber Road’s eBook, Digitization Creates a Strong Value Chain: Enabling Supply Chain Agility, delves into why agility is essential for the modern supply chain and its key benefits, including:

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LandLink

JANUARY 24, 2018

Well, it is finally here. The day truckers will be able to get the rates they need without the haggling, so shippers need to be prepared. The trifecta of tightening capacity, increased demand and the ongoing surge on e-commerce deliveries has come in and it will pay big benefits for the trucking industry. Adding to the issue further is the increased cost of trucking equipment.

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Apparel Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2018

Shipping is a critical topic for online retailers. Most retailers ship somewhere between 101 and 1,000 online orders each week. Online shopping is no longer a novelty — it’s an everyday staple, and the online shopper is now an internet-savvy buyer who knows what he or she wants. Retailers recognize the need for a shift in their shipping strategies, but not all companies are quick to make the necessary changes.

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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 24, 2018

For a business that relies on vehicles and drivers to keep the business running, safety is crucial.

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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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Logistics Manager

JANUARY 24, 2018

At the beginning of 2017, MCC revealed a change in the company’s logo that represented a rejuvenated brand identity. Throughout the year, the tri-colored wave has been appearing in their digital channels and across offices in Asia. As the new year unfolds, their trademark will begin to make even bigger waves all over the world as the new MCC logo finds itself emblazoned on 2,000 brand new reefer containers.

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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2018

Horizon Auto Logistics, a division of Horizon Terminal Services set up last year in Mexico, has started full scale operations out of its facility in Veracruz. They include stevedoring and port handling, as well as vehicle distribution management between the port and hinterland Mexico. The move to a more comprehensive service at the port follows the establishment of its off-port facility in Puente Villa Rica, 15km away, which is shortly to enter phase two of development.

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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 24, 2018

The LFP9001XL designed for Cummins ISX engine.

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