DC Velocity

MARCH 21, 2018

General Mills sees quarterly profits compressed by freight-cost melt-up. Analyst sees no long-term repercussions, but short-term fluctuations.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 21, 2018

As automation increasingly takes the place of human work, we need to remember that the ultimate responsibility for the robots lies with us.

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 21, 2018

Legislation requires “two-step program” upon gaining CDL before they can drive solo.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 21, 2018

Remember the old-time medicine shows , when showmen and storytellers posed as doctors and peddled miracle elixirs for all sorts of ailments? If they existed today, these showman would be peddling blockchain, the miracle cure and solution to just about everything. Check out these headlines: 7 Ways The Blockchain Can Save The Environment and Stop Climate Change.

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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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Fleet Owner

MARCH 21, 2018

The job of truck technician today just might be the perfect modern vocational/trade position.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 21, 2018

Coca-Cola Co, the State Department and other companies launched a project using blockchain’s digital ledger technology to create a secure registry for workers to detect forced labor. Food and beverage companies are having problems determining the use of forced labor in their supply chain for cane sugar. This was reinforced by a study released last year from KnowTheChain (KTC), a partnership founded by Humanity United, which found that most food and beverage companies fall short in their effor

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 21, 2018

Lovato was previously the Southeast and Gulf states regional sales manager for Informa's Commercial Vehicle Intelligence brands, which include Fleet Owner, American Trucker and FleetSeek.

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Food Logistics

MARCH 21, 2018

Americans drinking a daily cup of coffee is at the highest level since 2012, with demand growing from home consumption and gourmet drinks.

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 21, 2018

Given all the technology that is available today, it is mind-boggling that there are still companies sending out invoices in paper form.

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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

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DC Velocity

MARCH 21, 2018

Agency asks all major rails to address service issues.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2018

The “Uberization of Freight” is a hot topic in logistics circles. My colleague Steve Banker wrote an LV blog post in 2016 that discussed the topic and its merits (see The Uberization of Last Mile Freight). It is a business concept that has been receiving large amounts of venture capital funding due to the great growth potential. After all, it is an economical solution to last-mile delivery of e-commerce orders – one of the most […].

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Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 21, 2018

The tragic death of a pedestrian after being struck by an autonomous Uber raises concerns over the software, sensors, and very feasibility of sharing cities with self-driving cars.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 21, 2018

Tim Dalton, Director of Professional Services at BluJay Solutions , discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Did the warning signs that emerged last year prompt many shippers to initiate a procurement engagement in 2017? Are more shippers putting their freight out to bid this year? Can you share with us some examples of the outcomes from these procurement engagements?

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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.

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Logistics Management

MARCH 21, 2018

Another strong earnings performance by FedEx was reported by the Memphis-based transportation and logistics titan late yesterday. Fiscal second quarter net income at $16.5 billion was up 9%, and earnings per share at $3.72, which topped Wall Street expectations of $3.11 per share. Quarterly operating income of $1.11 billion was up around 1%. FedEx said that quarterly consolidated earnings were adjusted to exclude the estimated $1.15 billion reduction in its net U.S. deferred tax liability, due t

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 21, 2018

New program offers fuel card through Comdata and maintenance discounts from Navistar.

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Food Logistics

MARCH 21, 2018

Fiscal third-quarter results were mixed as the company dealt with rising freights and commodity costs.

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 21, 2018

Quebec-based dealership’s new location also features a six-bay repair shop.

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Logistics Management

MARCH 21, 2018

INTTRA, a neutral electronic transaction platform, software and information provider serving the ocean cargo community, announced today that it has added Korea's Namsung Shipping Co. Ltd. as part of its wide-ranging strategy.

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 21, 2018

Transflo users can now launch the Drivewyze PreClear app directly within Transflo Mobile or Transflo HOS iOS and Android apps.

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3PL Insights

MARCH 21, 2018

Truck driving can be dangerous. Not all motorists on the road are aware of how their maneuvers impact drivers, and driving a truck can be exhausting. There’s many tips to keep in mind while driving—here are 15 tips for driving safely. Leave enough space for the vehicle driving in front of you. Tailgating puts you at risk for collisions. Leave plenty for room for braking.

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LandLink

MARCH 21, 2018

Buoyed by surging demand, LTL carriers are revving up for a strong 2018, warning that tightening capacity means sharply higher rates in what is anticipated to be possibly the highest demand market in a dozen years. It is a generally unanimous feeling among Logistics market analysts that the current environment of consistently steady industrial and retail demand, the tightening of overall trucking capacity throughout the industry, and LTL’s special operational niche all are factors in creating th

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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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Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 21, 2018

TVH has introduced the SY5LCWLS-80 and SY6LCWLR-80 LED worklights, which feature 10-80 voltage.

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 21, 2018

But trade group noted tonnage remains higher versus the same time last year.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 21, 2018

QubeVu has added a stop-and-go conveyor-based unit to its family of dimensioning solutions.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 21, 2018

Editor’s Note: Today, we have a guest blog from the good folks at ALBA who came up with this awesome infographic about the future of supply chain and IoTs role in it. . A report from Gartner predicts that by 2020, more than 50% of major business processes will incorporate some form of the Internet of Things (IoT). One such business process is the supply chain.

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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 at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 21, 2018

During the days of Fallas the city of Valencia has been filled with people. The continuous flow of people walking and visiting the Fallas has involved the purchase of food made in the stalls installed on the street. One consequence is that there are traces of food everywhere. All of us have done it. This observation has made me reflect if we always take advantage of the food that we have left over or food that we have bought but we will not use.

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Automotive Logistics

MARCH 21, 2018

Italy’s electric vehicle manufacturer, X Electrical Vehicle (XEV), has said it will work with 3D printing expert Polymaker to produce a 3D-printed EV for the Chinese market as early as the second quarter of next year. Called the LSEV, the carmaker said it would be the first mass-produced printed vehicle and would take around three days to manufacture.

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Airfreight Logistics

MARCH 21, 2018

Turkish Cargo has added another successful operation to its already proven track record with the transportation of 1.5 million live Gilt-head breams weighing 100 tons to Oman from Izmir, skillfully providing the right environment needed by the fish to survive above the clouds. The cargo flight was carried out on a Boeing 777F wide-body freighter on charter basis and accompanied by aquaculture engineers, pH balance, oxygen and water temperature levels of baby gilt-head breams were checked every 1

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