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Top 24 Warehouse KPIs You Must Be Tracking

Cyzerg

Warehouse management is a task in its own right. However, today, there are a dozen of warehouse technologies that are making this task easy. But, there is one aspect, which, if ignored, can render all the technological advancement useless – performance measurement. With round-the-clock performance measurement, you can expect to achieve consistent and predictable productivity levels.

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AWESOME announces this year's Legendary Leadership Award winners

DC Velocity

The organization for women in the supply chain recognizes executives from the Bloom Energy Corporation and the Panama Canal Authority for advancements they have made in the field.

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Warehouse KPIs You Must Be Tracking

Cyzerg

Warehouse management is a task in its own right. However, today, there are a dozen of warehouse technologies that are making this task easy. But, there is one aspect, which, if ignored, can render all the technological advancement useless – performance measurement. With round-the-clock performance measurement, you can expect to achieve consistent and predictable productivity levels.

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Nissan showcasing upfits, accessorization

Fleet Owner

Do you think of a Nissan Titan XD as a chassis cab you could mount a flatbed body on, or racks in the bed and cab to turn the truck into a mobile workspace?

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

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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FMCSA revokes certificates of medical examiner who had cleared 2,000 drivers

DC Velocity

Affected drivers will have 30 days after being notified to be medically re-certified, agency says.

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Burris Logistics opens refrigerated warehouse near Atlanta

DC Velocity

250,000-square-foot facility expands company's offerings for frozen food producers and retailers, Burris says.

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At standout dealerships, it's all about the drivers

Fleet Owner

Kenworth of Louisville talks uptime, sales, and customer support as it continues to expand its dealer network.

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The Rise of Drop Shipping

Bringg

Drop shipping is a supply chain management method in which the retailer does not keep goods in stock, but instead transfers customer orders and shipment details to either the manufacturer, another retailer, or a wholesaler, who then ship the goods directly to the customers. The majority of retailers make their profit on the difference between the wholesale and retail prices, but some retailers earn an agreed percentage of the sales in commission, paid to them by the wholesaler.

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BFGoodrich unveils all-terrain commercial truck tires

Fleet Owner

LOUISVILLE. BFGoodrich announced the launch of two new all-terrain commercial truck tires to its Cross Control Line here at the 2018 Mid-America Trucking Show.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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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Solving Final Mile Logistics and Earning Customer Loyalty

Talking Logistics

Understanding customer expectations is a priority for businesses in all verticals and meeting (or, ideally, exceeding) those expectations is crucial to winning customer loyalty. This is true of your customers and your customers’ customers. One area receiving a lot of attention in recent years is Last Mile delivery tailored to a customer’s preference.

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United Pacific shows off semi-truck parts and accessories

Fleet Owner

United Pacific offers a broad selection of products including collision parts and accessories that encompass everything from bumpers, turn signals and grilles, to hub caps, steps, toolboxes, door handles, exterior mirrors, mud flaps, front fenders and more

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Cass Freight Index highlights ongoing gains in shipments and expenditures

Logistics Management

In February, freight shipments and expenditures each saw annual gains, with shipments up for the 17th consecutive month and expenditures up for the 14th consecutive month.

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Livestock truckers get more ELD relief in omnibus, but meal-and-rest break fix left out

Fleet Owner

The omnibus spending bill being debated by Congress contains several measures that could benefit truckers, but excludes any reference to meal-and-rest breaks. The $1.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

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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FTR Trucking Conditions Index is solid all around for carriers

Logistics Management

FTR said that the January reading represents upward trajectory reflecting maxed out capacity and the accompanying rate increases being realized by carriers, adding that trucking conditions have been unusually strong in the first quarter with carriers approaching the most favorable environment they have experienced in 14 years.

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Trade: It’s a critical linchpin for trucking

Fleet Owner

That's why the outcome of NAFTA negotiations is so important to many in the industry.

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Digitizing the Global Supply Chain

Talking Logistics

Ty Bordner, SVP of Marketing & Business Development at Amber Road , addresses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: What exactly does “digitizing the supply chain” mean? Where does the journey or process begin? What’s required to get started? In what ways can companies achieve value from digitization? What actual value or benefits are companies achieving?

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STB communicates concern over service issues to Class I railroads

Logistics Management

Railroad service issues once again have the attention of the Department of Transportation’s Surface Transportation Board (STB), with STB Acting Chairman Ann Begeman and Vice Chairman Deb Miller penning letters to the top executives at the seven North American Class I railroads, requesting each carrier’s service outlook for both the near term and the rest of 2018.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

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.

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The Rise of Drop Shipping

Bringg

Drop shipping is a supply chain management method in which the retailer does not keep goods in stock, but instead transfers customer orders and shipment details to either the manufacturer, another retailer, or a wholesaler, who then ship the goods directly to the customers. The majority of retailers make their profit on the difference between the wholesale and retail prices, but some retailers earn an agreed percentage of the sales in commission, paid to them by the wholesaler.

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Why Is The Supply Chain Industry The Source of So Much Innovation? 

Blue Grace Logistics

Trucking is arguably one of the most vital jobs in the United States. When you consider that 70 percent of the freight that moves through the country is transported by trucks, the trucking industry is the backbone that holds the U.S. upright. As important as trucking is, however, it would be nothing without a strong running supply chain. Manufacturers need a constant stream of materials and resources to produce goods and retailers and other companies need a constant stream of deliveries in order

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The Rise of Drop Shopping

Bringg

Drop shipping is a supply chain management method in which the retailer does not keep goods in stock, but instead transfers customer orders and shipment details to either the manufacturer, another retailer, or a wholesaler, who then ship the goods directly to the customers. The majority of retailers make their profit on the difference between the wholesale and retail prices, but some retailers earn an agreed percentage of the sales in commission, paid to them by the wholesaler.

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MSC Launch New Rail Freight Service Between Seville and the Atlantic

Logistics Manager

Swiss-headquartered MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company recently announced the launch of their new freight rail service between Seville, Spain, and the Atlantic. The new service will commence on the 4 th April this year. The new service will operate daily between the inland maritime port in Seville, Puerto de Sevilla and the Sines, a major port hub on the Portuguese coastline.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

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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Mazars Global Water Risk Survey

Mazars Ledger

A growing number of stakeholders are sensitive to water risks, largely as a result of media coverage of some of… The post Mazars Global Water Risk Survey appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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Granier bakery chain

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

One of my favorite bakery shop in Valencia is Garnier, when you enter the shop and smell the bread you will see the shelves fresh bread, golden and crunchy. They care about their customers and offer the highest quality and the best prices. They have a large network of franchises with which to reach all people in all places and all the time . Granier has more than 350 bakeries all around Spain with 4 product families: bakery, pastries, coffee shop, pastry shop.

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Mazars Water Group: World Water Day 2018

Mazars Ledger

Jerome Devillers | Mazars USA LLP Chase Drossos | Mazars USA LLP Description World Water Day is observed annually on March… The post Mazars Water Group: World Water Day 2018 appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States. Jerome Devillers | Mazars USA LLP. Chase Drossos | Mazars USA LLP. Description. World Water Day is observed annually on March 22nd as recognized by the UN General Assembly.

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The Path of the Luggage

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

I guess everybody who ever flew with an airplane, was probably hoping that also his/her personal luggage would reach the desired destination airport and would not get lost along the way. The fear to spend two weeks on holiday or on a business trip without fresh clothes and personal items is always present in the heads of the passengers. And this fear is not baseless.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

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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Cheerios Maker Is Latest Victim of Trucker Shortage

Supply Chain Brain

The maker of Cheerios cereal and Progresso soup lowered its full-year profit forecast, citing higher freight and commodity expenses. Operational costs have also risen as the company grapples with an industrywide grocery price war. General Mills is the latest company to cite higher shipping costs as a major headwind in 2018, joining Hershey Co., Tyson Foods Inc., Kellogg Co. and others.

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Fresh Fish for Everybody

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

It might not be a big deal to have access to fresh fish and seafood if you live in Valencia (or any other city that is located near the coast) but where I come from the next coast is over 600 km away. Still, there are supermarkets in my home area with fresh saltwater fish in their counters. So I began to ask myself, how do they manage to get the fish from all over the world to the supermarkets in the middle of Germany and what are the important aspects of the journey the fish make.

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New IATA Innovation DG AutoCheck Launches

Airfreight Logistics

A new innovative solution called Dangerous Goods AutoCheck (DG AutoCheck) for use in the air cargo industry has been devised and launched by The International Air Transport Association (IATA). The new DG AutoCheck will greatly improve safety and efficiency for the transportation of dangerous goods by air and will support the target of a fully digitized supply chain within the industry.