DC Velocity

APRIL 16, 2018

Port of Long Beach head says ecosystem must adopt "24/7 thinking" and a range of operational improvements to meet businesses' need for speed.

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Carter Logistics

APRIL 16, 2018

The Benefits of Integrated Supply Chain Management. Having an integrated supply chain sounds impressive, but what does it actually mean and how does it differ from a non-integrated supply chain? A non-integrated supply chain department is disconnected and functions in silos. An example of this would be a company that uses their own Dedicated Milk-Run route, LTL shipments, and the occasional Truckload Shipment.

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DC Velocity

APRIL 16, 2018

U.S. and other governments are missing trade and product data while struggling to identify security risks for time-sensitive shipments, customs broker says.

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Material Handling and Logistics

APRIL 16, 2018

Eight of 13 major retail categories showed increases. Sales at health and personal-care stores rose 1.4%, the most in two years. Auto sales rose 2%, the most since September. Signaling that consumer demand regained steam on the back of tax cuts and refunds, U.S. retail sales rose by more than expected in March in the first gain in three months. Receipts advanced 0.6% following a 0.1% drop in the previous month, according to Commerce Department figures released on April 15.

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DC Velocity

APRIL 16, 2018

Many international traders are concerned about the possibility of a trade war with China. Their worries may be overstated.

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Strategy 113

DC Velocity

APRIL 16, 2018

Index breaks 26-year record; more gains seen through second quarter.

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Fleet Owner

APRIL 16, 2018

Rates continued to rise sharply through the first week in April, which is not typical after the close of a fiscal quarter.

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DC Velocity

APRIL 16, 2018

3PL expands into more complex installations of home-delivered goods.

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Fleet Owner

APRIL 16, 2018

The subtle details, refined control, and intelligent technological advancements stand out in Benz's upcoming work van.

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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

DC Velocity

APRIL 16, 2018

Dillon joins Greer in state's inland port network.

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Networks Transportation 124

Fleet Owner

APRIL 16, 2018

2,000 miles into a 5,000 mile trip across America has taught some early lessons on fuel consumption and more.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 16, 2018

Supply chain software companies have been garnering some major investments. Some quiet investments from patient investors are reshaping the industry, These supply chain software companies are benefiting from patient investors. The investors, in turn, are keen on software companies with network solutions. These "digital" companies are seen as having the opportunity to create new types of value for their clients.

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Fleet Owner

APRIL 16, 2018

Fleet Owner is the information source for trucking, written for middle and upper level managers at commercial truck fleets with five or more vehicles. Its journalists deliver business insights and analysis, breaking news, trends, best practices and research to owners and managers who operate trucks and trailers.

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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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Talking Logistics

APRIL 16, 2018

Shippers today find themselves in a difficult and costly situation: their routing guides are often broken and they’re having to go to the spot market to cover their loads, which is costing more than they had budgeted. The great transportation spot market inversion has occurred. What does that mean for shippers? How should they respond? And what actions should they take longer term to prepare for whatever market conditions lie ahead?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 16, 2018

There is no doubt, that the retail landscape is increasingly looking like an online one as traditional brick-and-mortar retailers, such as Toys R Us, Foot Locker, and Best Buy mobile shutter hundreds of stores unable to keep up with the changing customer that wants fast, free delivery all with just a click of a button. Despite some struggles, retail as a whole had a solid 2017, as total sales reached $3.5 trillion, a 3.8 percent increase compared with $3.37 trillion in 2016, according to the U.S

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Fleet Owner

APRIL 16, 2018

The CHS technical services and quality manager for Cenex brand lubricants answers a couple questions about high-mileage engine oils.

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Logistics Management

APRIL 16, 2018

The Transportation Intermediaries Association’s annual conference held last week in Palm Desert focused in large part concentrated on new challenges confronting the domestic 3PL industry.

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Fleet Owner

APRIL 16, 2018

Can a vehicle improve your business? With extended fleet management options on the way, Mercedes-Benz wants to answer that question in the affirmative.

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Logistics Management

APRIL 16, 2018

The new technologies on display last week in Atlanta were exciting, promising and confounding for materials handling customers faced with a new set of distribution challenges

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Material Handling and Logistics

APRIL 16, 2018

MobileDemand has introduced a dimensioning system across its rugged tablet product line.

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Logistics Management

APRIL 16, 2018

Commerce reported that March was up 0.6% compared to February at $494.6 billion and was up 4.5% compared to March 2017, and NRF reported a 0.3% annual gain on a seasonally-adjusted basis from February to March, with annual retail sales in March up 5%.

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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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3PL Insights

APRIL 16, 2018

In the supply chain, there is much more to consider beyond the transportation of goods. Different types of warehouses might be more beneficial for specific goods. Often, goods are manufactured in China or other East Asian countries, and then sent to another country for assembly/storage, and sent elsewhere across the world. It stands to reason that a company would want to manufacture their goods in an area that would optimize the time needed to assemble and ship a product, with the most monetary

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Logistics Management

APRIL 16, 2018

DHL invested $7 million into this new facility, which is located at 1651 S. Carlos Ave., which is comprised of 75,000 square-feet of building space, and 5,600 square-feet of office space. This new location is significantly larger than is previous location in this area, which was 39,000 square-feet.

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 16, 2018

Germany’s Volkswagen Truck & Bus and Hino Motors of Japan, the Toyota division that makes trucks, buses and light commercial vehicles, have signed an agreement to cooperate in a range of fields including procurement, technology, logistics and transport. Hino Motors’ president and CEO, Yoshio Shimo (left) and Andreas Renschler, CEO of VW Bus & Truck.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 16, 2018

First, I would start to define the Order picking operations: In the last class, we were talking about the picking order systems such as pick to light and voice picking I would like to mention the pick to light automotive system uses in most of the companies especially big companies. The benefit of paperless is to increase the productivity, near 100% accuracy, labor optimization, real-time data available, and the elimination of redundant tasks (paper list, order checking), in addition to Rapid tr

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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

Inventory Reduction

Fleet Owner

APRIL 16, 2018

Orders in March topped 27,500 units.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 16, 2018

We all know Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, or Papá Noel here in Spain. He delivers presents (or coal) to all the kids around the world the night of the 24th of December. But… have any of you thought about the facilities he must have to storage all the presents he manufactures in his toy factories? Well, you don’t need to, as in a moment of boredom I have already done it!

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 16, 2018

Construction equipment manufacturer JCB has adopted new software to better manage inventory at its main plant in Uttoxeter, UK. The system allows managers, via point-of-use devices, to control access to stock and know who uses what, when and where, according to its supplier, Apex Supply Chain Technologies of the US. Workers must use ID cards or access codes to dispense each item.

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