DC Velocity
JANUARY 30, 2018
As business blossomed, the California citrus packer began experiencing bottlenecks in its packing operations. A sophisticated automated palletizing system cleared the jam.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 30, 2018
New Women in Trucking radio show on SiriusXM addresses gender diversity issues in trucking and pushes for more women to join its ranks.
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DC Velocity
JANUARY 30, 2018
Sources say UPS wants Silver, Coyote founder, to take more active role at brokerage unit.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 30, 2018
Truck Parking USA has added a retail fuel pricing tool to its truck parking mobile and online app thanks to a new partnership with commercial truck routing software company ProMiles.
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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.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 30, 2018
It only takes a simple example to remind you how e-commerce continues to evolve and the potential it has to disrupt traditional markets, supply chains and even governments. Let me tell you how international e-commerce is changing one buying pattern and why it will reshape global logistics operations and government import regulations. The moral to the story is that significant e-commerce change doesn’t always start with a big bang, but failure to see change coming can leave many companies at a co
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Loginext
JANUARY 30, 2018
We saw last mile delivery being used as the key input in all omnichannel strategies. We saw localization in distribution strategies centered around making last mile delivery more effective. We also saw machine learning being implemented successfully in logistics and field workforce planning. These trends would be the greatest influencers in 2018 for logistics and field workforce management.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 30, 2018
Faster recharging times coupled with fuel cell developments may encourage the wider use of electric propulsion system in light-duty vehicles – and mayhap in commercial trucks, too.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 30, 2018
Books have been written, tools like Six Sigma have been embraced, and most people seem to agree that companies retain customers by providing good service and poor customer service results in lost business. Further, the cost of acquiring new customers is much higher than maintaining positive relationships with existing customers. Data consistently supports these theories.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 30, 2018
Safety on the highways relies on massive data integration
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
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 30, 2018
Venture Research Inc. has introduced MultiTrak, a tracking solution that integrates multi-sensors, GPS, UHF RFID, BLE (Low Energy Bluetooth) and PTCRB certified 4G LTE cellular capability.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 30, 2018
As more and more shippers finally turn to technology to help them tackle their most pressing global trade issues, the software sector that supports it is looking ahead and figuring out what lies around the next corner.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 30, 2018
Editor’s Note: This article comes from Steve Wright who works for Whirlwind Steel and shares his knowledge on manufacturing plant site selection. There are a number of factors to consider in manufacturing plant site selection to ensure you have the best location for your new plant. Unlike retail, office, or residential locations, a manufacturer must also consider various environmental regulations , workforce issues, and raw material availability, among other things.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 30, 2018
Gershenhorn has worn many hats for the transportation and logistics titan, including leading corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, marketing, public affairs, communications, and several key growth strategies across the enterprise.
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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.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 30, 2018
The latest fuel-cell powered sedans sat side-by-side with diesel- and gasoline-fired pickup trucks and vans.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 30, 2018
Buoyed by surging demand, less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers are revving up for 2018, warning that tightening capacity means sharply higher rates in a new era of pricing.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 30, 2018
Company says new mobile ELD solution helps drivers manage regulatory and safety compliance.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 30, 2018
Company officials said this new service center will augment its Northeast network and boost its morning delivery and pickup operations in metropolitan New York and Long Island.
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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.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 30, 2018
Guidette brings 20 years of management experience to cloud-based driver risk management company.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 30, 2018
In a world awash in cyber threats, partners and suppliers can be the vulnerable points that cyber criminals exploit to gain access to systems. Those challenges will get worse before they get better as supply networks become ever more complex. As a matter of urgency, business leaders must proactively balance cyber risks against opportunity, growth and profitability, starting with a clear-eyed view of the size and scale of the risks.
Loginext
JANUARY 30, 2018
Polar Vortex can disrupt logistics movement pushing up freight rates due to a shortage of trucks and drivers. Shipments may be delayed either due to rerouting away from snow-blocked highways or, being detained due to traffic bottlenecks. Multi-modal transport via railroads and ports are also affected.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 30, 2018
As shippers, intermediaries and ship owners look ahead a few years to forecast trends in several areas of change, there’s one area that would be smart for everyone to put some effort into—billing accuracy.
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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.
Loginext
JANUARY 30, 2018
We saw last mile delivery being used as the key input in all omnichannel strategies. We saw localization in distribution strategies centered around making last mile delivery more effective. We also saw machine learning being implemented successfully in logistics and field workforce planning. These trends would be the greatest influencers in 2018 for logistics and field workforce management.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 30, 2018
Global GDP has been revised upward to 3.7% in 2018, and this news of expanding economies will surely open new opportunities for U.S.-based. organizations in areas of the world where many have never done business, yet alone established carriers and service networks.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 30, 2018
At the moment, Tesla and carmakers in Japan and Germany use different plugs and communication protocols to link batteries to chargers, but firms building the charging networks needed for electric vehicles to become mainstream say the number of plug formats will need to be limited to keep costs down. Carmakers behind the winning technology will benefit from having an established supply chain and an extensive network, making their vehicles potentially more attractive to customers worried about emb
Logistics Management
JANUARY 30, 2018
This marks the third consecutive week that the diesel average has topped the $3 per gallon mark, with the average for the weeks of January 22 and January 15 at $3.025 and $3.028, respectively.
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
Automotive Logistics
JANUARY 30, 2018
Toyota Motor Corporation is to switch to a cloud-based supply chain management system from a manual set-up, to manage its automotive demand and supply chain processes. The system, called RapidResponse, will unify the company’s global demand and supply planning between its sales and production divisions and help better manage vehicle and unit volume, according to the technology provider, Kinaxis of Canada.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 30, 2018
John Wolfe, CEO of The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) sat down with Logistics Management editors.
Airfreight Logistics
JANUARY 30, 2018
Ethiopia’s national flag carrier , Ethiopian Airlines have announced a new scheduled freighter flight which flies direct from Bahir Dar to the Belgium capital of Liege. Belgium is one of Ethiopia’s largest importers of horticultural products with the first flight on January 24 carrying over 45 tons. Mr Tewolde Gebremariam, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO said about this new milestone: “Today marks yet another big milestone in the history of Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services for we start dire
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