Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 16, 2018
"Blockchain is one of the most promising technologies in logistics. It has the potential to digitalize many of today’s paper-based processes and overcome the multitude of different interfaces," said Martin Kolbe, CIO of Kuehne + Nagel.
DC Velocity
MARCH 16, 2018
Two firms to bring a unified demand sensing, inventory optimization, and inbound logistics solution to the retail market.
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Fleet Owner
MARCH 16, 2018
But sleepiness poses a lot of risks, especially to transportation workers.
Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 16, 2018
“Wal-Mart sacrificed and betrayed its founder’s key principles of integrity and honesty, pushing those core values aside in its rush to win the e-commerce war at all costs," said former executive.
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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?
Fleet Owner
MARCH 16, 2018
Working as a diesel truck technician still has a bit of a stigma attached to it. Much of the general public and upcoming generation of workers view it as a typical blue collar, greasy job, when really, it’s so much more than that.
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Fleet Owner
MARCH 16, 2018
With some "ooh and ah" factor tech-wise but often looking more like a gimmick in the real world, is there a use for drones in package delivery that saves fleets time and money?
DC Velocity
MARCH 16, 2018
Freight projects' percentage of total pie at highest level since program began.
Fleet Owner
MARCH 16, 2018
According to FTR, even though orders dropped from huge volumes of the past few months, they still remain historically high.
GlobalTranz
MARCH 16, 2018
Editor’s Note: The Eld mandate has arrived but the changes to the industry are still up in the air. Vic Lance of Lance Surety Bond Associates shows us what the industry expects to see regarding ELD adoption. . Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) were introduced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in 2017. The purpose of the move is to ensure accurate recording of hours of service for drivers with a safer work environment in mind.
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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.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 16, 2018
Sásta Lá Fhéile Pádraig! Or, for those of you that don’t speak or read Gaelic, Happy St. Patrick’s Day! While the holiday originated as a celebration of the traditional death date of Saint Patrick (c. AD 385–461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland, it has certainly morphed into something else. It is now a day to celebrate all things Ireland, and as the saying goes, everyone is a little bit Irish on St.
Now, That's Logistics
MARCH 16, 2018
Clasificamos los 15 puertos más activos de Norte América a Sur América y qué se puede esperar para 2018. Cuando Cristóbal Colón embarcó en busca de una ruta de comercio de especias más rápida entre Europa y Asia no tenía forma de saber que la segunda mayor masa de tierra, el Nuevo Mundo, haría imposible que llegara a su destino en 1492. Más de cinco siglos después, Asia continúa siendo uno de los socios comerciales más deseables del mundo, mientras que América, Norteamérica y Suramérica combinad
Fleet Owner
MARCH 16, 2018
It will focus on next- and same-day deliveries in major U.S. cities.
Food Logistics
MARCH 16, 2018
The Nacho Fries have dethroned Taco Bell's fan favorite Doritos Locos Tacos as the highest selling item on their menu.
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
MARCH 16, 2018
Plaintiff's lawyer weighs in on ELDs – Part 2
Logistics Management
MARCH 16, 2018
Logistics managers shipping and sourcing out of the Southern California ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach may benefit from a new partnership forged by NEXT Trucking and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines.
Fleet Owner
MARCH 16, 2018
A surge of beer and wine delivery runs takes place to provide merriment for St. Patrick's Day.
Logistics Management
MARCH 16, 2018
As more consumers continue to buy groceries online, it has the potential to drive up the demand for roughly 35 million square-feet of United States-based cold storage space moving from retail stores to warehouses and distribution centers over the course of the next seven years. That is the main takeaway of research released this week by industrial real estate firm CBRE in a report entitled “Cold Storage: About to heat up?
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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.
Bringg
MARCH 16, 2018
As conference season gears up, our team will be attending four events simultaneously next week, including some of the most important events for our various industries on both sides of the Atlantic. Our team will be in Berlin, Birmingham and Las Vegas – if you’d like to meet us don’t hesitate to reach out! eDelivery Expo: Birmingham (UK), March 21-22.
3PL Insights
MARCH 16, 2018
From the sale to the customer’s door, fulfillment refers to the steps and processes that take place in between. All fulfillment companies have one goal in mind—getting the product in the customer’s hands as soon as possible. Ultimately, the speed of fulfillment depends on the product being sold. Different products have different shipping rates. For example, a piece of furniture will have a markedly different shipping rate, as compared to grocery delivery—one might take several weeks, versus an h
Bringg
MARCH 16, 2018
As conference season gears up, our team will be attending four events simultaneously next week, including some of the most important events for our various industries on both sides of the Atlantic. Our team will be in Berlin, Birmingham and Las Vegas – if you’d like to meet us don’t hesitate to reach out! eDelivery Expo : Birmingham (UK), March 21-22.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 16, 2018
No global supply chain, with its multiple geographies, partners and supplier tiers, can ever be deemed 100-percent “risk-free.” But that’s no reason not to strive for that goal – especially when it comes to the elimination of slavery from supply chains. Companies must shift their emphasis from reactive to proactive, says Brian Alster, global head of supply and compliance with Dun & Bradstreet.
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The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.
Logistics Management
MARCH 16, 2018
February shipments, at 949,198, rose 13% annually, marking the fastest rate of growth going back to February 2016.
Logistics Manager
MARCH 16, 2018
DHL in cooperation with Global Technology Consultant, Accenture have released a trend report on the potential to transform the logistics sector using blockchain technology. The report gives details on of a working prototype designed and developed by both companies that has the ability to track pharmaceuticals from their place of origin through to the end user consumer negating the possibility of any errors or tampering.
Logistics Management
MARCH 16, 2018
Carloads were up 1.6% at 256,075, and intermodal containers and trailers saw a 10.8% annual gain to 278,207.
Airfreight Logistics
MARCH 16, 2018
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) have been granted an extension to their contract with Qatar Airways Cargo for Cargo handling at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris. In addition to their existing contract, WFS will now provide ramp transportation for Qatar Airways and will move their cargo to and from the aircraft and the warehouses for each of the three flights a day that operate from Paris to Doha.
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Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.
The LoadStar
MARCH 16, 2018
Just days after tragedy struck when a fatal fire broke out on the Maersk Honam, the carrier has reported a similar incident on another vessel. A spokesman said the 6,188 teu Maersk Kensington reported a container on fire in a cargo hold en route from Salalah, Oman, towards Suez today. All 26 crew members are safe and accounted for and the fire is reported to be contained.
Airfreight Logistics
MARCH 16, 2018
It was recently announced by the International Air Transport Association that Norway has become the first market to introduce and implement the New Generation of Settlement Systems for the IATA known as NewGen ISS. The Passenger Agency Conference adopted the NewGen ISS in November last year. The new system becomes the most extensive modernization of the Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) since its inception by IATA in 1971.
The LoadStar
MARCH 16, 2018
UK customers including DPP, Hovis, and Wincanton today took delivery of the world’s first all-electric light-duty trucks in series production. Fuso’s eCanter will hit roads across the country, joining customers in Germany, Japan and the US. Speaking at the launch in London Print Works, Fuso CEO Marc Llistosella said the eCanter was the “ideal solution” for London as the capital’s mayor plans major GHG emission reductions.
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