Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
The truck, created by Embark, uses a combination of radars, cameras and depth sensors which are processed using artificial intelligence that allow the truck to learn from its own experience—much like humans learn from practice.
DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Got the wintertime blues? These tweets from UPS (yes, that UPS) will have you laughing out loud.
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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
If you’re a direct selling company, there are two easy ways to get in hot water this month. The first is to forget your spouse, mother, or significant other on Valentine’s Day. The second is to neglect or underestimate the fulfillment portion of your business, especially now that the busy convention season has begun.
DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Startup develops VR-enhanced training module for forklift drivers.
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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.
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
A hybrid electric powertrain, juiced by a hydrogen-fired fuel cell, is only one of the new propulsion options being tested by Kenworth Truck Co.
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Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
DUISBURG, GERMANY. From passenger transport to mobile tradesmen to e-commerce and grocery delivery, Mercedes-Benz touted its new Sprinter at its launch as the "Kleenex" of the transport industry — a brand name synonymous with the product type.
DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Noon, 2 p.m. set as commitment times for service.
Bringg
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
A recent article in the New Yorker suggests that many restaurants struggle to make a profit or even break even after paying the standard thirty percent delivery-service charge. While third party food delivery companies such as Uber Eats can be highly efficient, quickly increasing the number of orders and scaling up a restaurant’s operations, it’s no secret that they make a significant dent in the restaurant’s already thin profit margins.
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Late last year, a San Francisco politician launched a statewide campaign to raise money for a California ballot that would penalize private enterprise for embracing automation in the workplace. The website, called “Jobs of the Future Fund,” boldly states: “The idea is simple: if an employer replaces a human worker with a robot or algorithm, he or she would pay a tax.
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
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
According to the report, drug use among transportation workers has significantly increased since 2006.
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
The report, entitled “First Wave Pick: The Business of Warehousing in North America – 2018, Market Size, Major 3PLs, Benchmarking Costs, Prices and Practices,” was based on information Armstrong collected from more than 500 contract warehousing operations, nearly 400 contract customers, and 10 public warehousing operations.
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
E-commerce and driver demands are encouraging more fleets to order daycab tractor models, truck maker says.
Kane is Able
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
My six-year-old daughter had accumulated a couple of Toys-R-Us gift cards. We found them by accident one day while cleaning out her room (but that’s another story). Anyway, we jumped online and ordered the equivalent of $50 in merchandise, which was to arrive between 5-7 business days. I quickly moved on to other things. My daughter did not. The next day, when I got home from work, she said “Daddy, my games didn’t come.
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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
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Optimizing financial processes can free up cash flow that can then be used to expand products and services offered and allow the company to invest in growth drivers.
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Ancra has introduced the SkateLoader for outbound loading of high volumes with palletized goods in any trailer.
Logistics Problem Solving
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Whether looking to improve visibility, solve a specific challenge or reduce costs, there are three initial criteria to consider when searching for a logistics solution provider. These seem simple enough, but if not rigorously applied, trouble often follows. 3 Criteria to Select a Solutions Provider. Puts my interests ahead of theirs. Is a proven problem solver.
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Yard management has closely mirrored warehouse management for years, but it lacks behind on the use of new technologies to reduce delays, improve productivity , and decrease risks. Yard management technologies have the potential to change how small and large yards operate. Take a look at the top four yard management technologies that will impact your organization soon, if they have not already.
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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.
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
NRF expects 2018 retail sales to head up 3.8%-to-4.4%. For 2017, retail sales saw a 3.9% annual gain over 2016 to $3.53 trillion, based on the U.S. Census Bureau’s preliminary estimate. NRF said that number is subject to revision while it topped the NRF’s forecast for growth between 3.2%-to-3.8%.
Logistics Problem Solving
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Whether looking to improve visibility, solve a specific challenge or reduce costs, there are three initial criteria to consider when searching for a logistics solution provider. These seem simple enough, but if not rigorously applied, trouble often follows. 3 Criteria to Select a Solutions Provider. Puts my interests ahead of theirs. Is a proven problem solver.
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Fourth quarter revenue was up 12.2% annually at $4.19 billion, and net income for the quarter came in at $188.5 million, or $1.42 per share, which was well ahead of net income of $27.3 million, or $0.22 per share, a year ago.
Bringg
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
“Bringg is the creator of a SaaS platform used by companies in the logistics, retail, food, CPG and services industry, aimed at achieving logistical excellence despite complex delivery ecosystems. Founded by Lior Sion and Raanan Cohen, the start-up has raised $31m so far, including a $12m Series B round in January, which included Salesforce Ventures as an investor.” Read the full article here.
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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.
The LoadStar
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
It remains to be seen exactly what the long-term effect the development of self-driving technology will have on the job of the trucker – other than that they will likely be doing less driving. But does that necessarily mean they will be out of work altogether? According to The Atlantic, the team behind Uber’s autonomous trucking project says it is more about complementing rather than replacing – a narrative also seen in the.
Bringg
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
“Bringg is the creator of a SaaS platform used by companies in the logistics, retail, food, CPG and services industry, aimed at achieving logistical excellence despite complex delivery ecosystems. Founded by Lior Sion and Raanan Cohen, the start-up has raised $31m so far, including a $12m Series B round in January, which included Salesforce Ventures as an investor.” Read the full article here.
The LoadStar
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
The guessing game over DSV’s next acquisition target has begun. In an earnings call this morning, the ‘poster boy for freight forwarding’ announced strong results, but much of the focus was on its M&A plans. With the integration of UTi now concluded, CEO Jens Bjørn Andersen said. “We won’t speak of UTi any more.”. But he added that DSV was stronger now than it was before it acquired UTi, and the initial dilution of.
Bringg
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
A recent article in the New Yorker suggests that many restaurants struggle to make a profit or even break even after paying the standard thirty percent delivery-service charge. While third party food delivery companies such as Uber Eats can be highly efficient, quickly increasing the number of orders and scaling up a restaurant’s operations, it’s no secret that they make a significant dent in the restaurant’s already thin profit margins.
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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
The LoadStar
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
When Maersk Group publishes its 2017 full-year results tomorrow its transport & logistics (T&L) sector will come under close scrutiny. The Danish group’s refocusing of its core activities away from transport and energy to a container line, terminal operator and logistics provider is now well under way, as the disposal of its energy business nears completion.
247 Customs Broker
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
9. Februar 2018 08:49. Beitrag bequem vorlesen lassen: Read English text. Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) increased its group revenue by more than 6 percent to EUR 1.25 billion in the last financial year (previous year: EUR 1.18 billion) according to preliminary unaudited figures. The group’s operating result (EBIT) of EUR 173 million increased by more than 5 percent (previous year: EUR 164 million). .
Logistics Business Magazine
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Manitou has announced the appointment of Mark Ormond as Managing Director of Manitou UK Ltd. The Manitou Group is a global market leader in rough-terrain handling. It designs, manufactures, distributes and services equipment for construction, agriculture and industry. The Group’s product ranges include all-terrain fixed, rotating and heavy-duty telehandlers, all-terrain, semi-industrial and industrial masted forklifts, wheeled or tracked skid-steer loaders, access platforms, truck-mounted forkli
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