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DC Velocity
JULY 2, 2018
When the military expanded its online PX shopping privileges last fall, eager customers flooded its website with orders. New warehouse software and automated equipment helped its DCs cope with the deluge.
DC Velocity
JULY 2, 2018
When the military expanded its online PX shopping privileges last fall, eager customers flooded its website with orders. New warehouse software and automated equipment helped its DCs cope with the deluge.
Material Handling and Logistics
JULY 2, 2018
A study found food and beverages, major appliances, and electronics were the most targeted products for theft and this year they predict metal shipments are a prime target due to increased metal prices.
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DC Velocity
JULY 2, 2018
Huge award in Werner's 2014 accident latest blow to insurance market's stability.
Carter Logistics
JULY 2, 2018
Blog Topics. The Shared Milkrun Mexico & Border Logistics. Self-Driving Trucks and the Future of US Supply Chains. With more and more technology and transportation companies signing up to develop and test self-driving technology, it is more realistic than ever to expect to see the automated commercial trucks on the highways in the near future. At this point, companies are looking to release the autonomous technology on the commercial trucks that can self-drive on the highway or on specific r
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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.
DC Velocity
JULY 2, 2018
Deal will add pricing optimization and forecasting replenishment to supply chain software suite, JDA says.
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DC Velocity
JULY 2, 2018
Move strengthens 3PL's service offering for flatbed movements across North America, BNSF Logistics says.
Material Handling and Logistics
JULY 2, 2018
Zebra Technologies Corp. has introduced Zebra MotionWorks, a portfolio of business-class location solutions for the manufacturing and transportation and logistics industries.
DC Velocity
JULY 2, 2018
Move adds Transparix to stable of parcel shipping and management software capabilities, Logistyx says.
Logistics Management
JULY 2, 2018
While it may not be a tremendous game changer, last week’s news that Amazon is taking steps to step up its plans to increase its package delivery and logistics services capabilities through the introduction of a new offering that, it said, will enable entrepreneurs to set up their own businesses to deliver Amazon packages, still remains notable and fairly significant too.
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
Talking Logistics
JULY 2, 2018
Even though shipments may be transported over hundreds of miles, or just a few miles, the main focus today is on the final mile — that is, making sure the delivery experience for the end-customer (which in many cases is a home delivery) is a positive one. What factors are driving this growing attention to final-mile delivery? Why is it important?
Fleet Owner
JULY 2, 2018
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. added new sizes to its Roadmaster RM272 tire line, which is engineered to withstand the demands of drop-deck and spread-axle trailers. The tire is now available in sizes 295/75R22.5 LR H, 11R22.5 LR H, and 11R24.5 LR H.
Logistics Management
JULY 2, 2018
When it comes to determining the best locales for shippers and 3PLs, and other concerns, to establish a warehousing presence, recent research from commercial real estate firm JLL clearly indicates that some markets are better than others.
Fleet Owner
JULY 2, 2018
Meritor, Inc. launched 70 individual bearings for Meritor and Dana axles and 20 bearing and seal kits. These aftermarket parts were crafted for precise requirements but are compatible with a large number of North American vehicles, the company noted.
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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.
Logistics Management
JULY 2, 2018
As the months move along in 2018, so, too, does the strong momentum in the manufacturing sector, based on the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) Manufacturing Report on Business.
Fleet Owner
JULY 2, 2018
Drivers at Central Oregon Trucking Co.
Logistics Management
JULY 2, 2018
Tight capacity, coupled with ongoing rate pressures, continue to be major themes in shipping circles, based on the findings in the most recent edition of the Shippers Condition Index (SCI) from freight transportation consultancy FTR.
Fleet Owner
JULY 2, 2018
Fleet management software company Chevin Fleet Solutions has created an international consulting service led by Bill Griffiths.
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Airfreight Logistics
JULY 2, 2018
The freight division of Emirates Airlines, Emirates SkyCargo recently announced they had transported a record number of mangoes from Mumbai, India for the months of May and June 2018. The company has seen a 50% growth in the transportation volumes for the delicious fruit compared to the same period last year. For the month of May, nearly 1,130 tonnes of Mangoes have been transported from Mumbai to destinations throughout the world using the network that Emirates SkyCargo provides.
Fleet Owner
JULY 2, 2018
Editor's Note: This is a continuation of a story posted on Monday.
Logistics Management
JULY 2, 2018
Streamlining Your Freight with an Integrated Transportation Network
Airfreight Logistics
JULY 2, 2018
The Boeing Company recently announced a major investment in an on-demand unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) delivery start-up named Matternet. The California-based company is pioneering safe delivery operations in urban environments. Boeing’s expertise in complex logistics and manufacturing capabilities combined with the advanced logistics platform Matternet provides a reliable, efficient transportation of air cargo.
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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.
Automotive Logistics
JULY 2, 2018
In April 2016, a fleet of trucks – some of which had driven almost 2,000km – arrived in the Dutch port of Maasvlakte and made modest headlines around the world. A few months later, a three-strong convoy of Volvo trucks hauled three containers on the interstate highway from the port of Los Angeles , again attracting extensive media coverage. The reason?
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 2, 2018
America’s largest exhibition for materials handling and warehousing technology. Staged at McCormick Place, the entire North American industry is represented. The post ProMAT Chicago appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.
Penske Move Ahead
JULY 2, 2018
Summer is a popular time for household and business moves, and with Fourth of July rapidly approaching, it’s important to note that Penske prohibits carrying or hauling hazardous cargo, like fireworks, into any of their rental trucks. “Hauling any kind of hazardous cargo can put the driver and others sharing the road at serious risk and should be avoided,” said Barry Kemper, Penske’s vice president of insurance risk management.
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 2, 2018
SAP partner Quinso BV is to partner with international software expert ORBIS AG. As a new shareholder, ORBIS will acquire a strategic majority interest in Quinso. Both companies join forces thereby strengthening the company’s international position. Quinso and its new majority shareholder from Saarbrücken (Germany), ORBIS, share the same growth ambitions at both the national and international levels.
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
Odyssey Logistics
JULY 2, 2018
Over halfway through the 2018 calendar year, U.S shippers can see no end in sight for high trucking rates. As summer marches onward and the capacity crunch tightens under continually rising demand, shippers are being hit by record high rates and pricing. For the week that ended on June 23rd, DAT Solutions reported all-time highs. Continue Reading. The post High Over-the-Road Rates are Expected to Continue appeared first on Odyssey Logistics & Technology.
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 2, 2018
Founded in 1962 the German company GRAF is a specialist supplier of rainwater harvesting systems. The company develops, produces and sells a comprehensive range of products in the field of water resource management, providing solutions for global challenges such as water protection and flood prevention. The European market leader has grown rapidly over the last five decades.
The Lean Thinker
JULY 2, 2018
Another interesting “homework problem” showed up in the searches today: an assembly line turns out parts at the rate of 250 per hour. on the average, the line must be shut down for maintenance for 20 hours during a month. how much production is lost each month? Answer: None. Wait a minute!! What about the 20 hours * 250 units / hour = 5000 units?
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