Wed.Sep 05, 2018

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How to Get the Most ROI from Supply Chain Logistics

Carter Logistics

Blog Topics. The Shared Milkrun Mexico & Border Logistics. How to Get the Most ROI from Supply Chain Logistics. Companies are wasting money hand-over-fist on outdated supply chain methods that suffer from inefficiency and poor tracking. When moving freight, you need to be sure that the capital you are investing in isn’t being spent needlessly and that you get exactly what you pay for.

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The On-Demand Supply Chain Market

Logistics Viewpoints

The on-demand supply chain market is experiencing significant interest and growth right now. Within the on-demand supply chain, I am specifically talking about the transportation and warehousing segments, where investment money is pouring in to digital freight matching apps, crowdsourced last miles deliveries, and on-demand warehousing. While these businesses are still in the early stages of development and growth, there is considerable interest as well as questions about the viability of long t

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Material Handling and Fleet Management: Uncovering Opportunities for Cost Savings and Other Business Benefits

Talking Logistics

Supply Chain and Logistics executives are under a great deal of pressure to not only meet today’s more demanding customer expectations, but to do so in a cost-effective manner. Therefore, finding opportunities to minimize costs and improve productivity are more important than ever. One area that many companies overlook for potential benefits is material handling and fleet management.

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Amazon orders 20,000 Mercedes-Benz vans for parcel delivery program

DC Velocity

Vehicles will be leased to small fleet owners in online retailer's "delivery service partner" program, making Amazon the world's largest Sprinter Van customer.

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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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The time is right to learn about blockchain

Fleet Owner

When it comes to the transportation industry, we have been historically relying on electronic data interchange (EDI) standards. But the reality is that EDI is quite archaic.

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Blockchain and TMS: A Future Match Made In Heaven?

GlobalTranz

The implications of a technology capable of self-maintaining security, maximizing data reporting and accuracy, streamlined payment processing and shipment scheduling, immediate access to real-time data, and end-to-end transparency evoke mirages from the past, asserts Talking Logistics With Adrian Gonzalez. Blockchain is the presumed cure-all solution for everything in supply chains, and its impact will be felt around the globe, in every industry, and within all activities.

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Manufacturing index's August reading hits highest level since May 2004, ISM says

DC Velocity

Near across-the-board strength in U.S. activity offsets concern over tariffs, supply chain slowdown.

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Report warns autonomous tech to result in loss of higher paying driving jobs

Fleet Owner

“If current conditions seen in much of the trucking industry prevail — and it’s likely they will, if policy doesn’t change — the jobs created by autonomous trucks will pay far less than the jobs we might lose,” the report said.

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New report helps fleets gauge drivers' crash risk

DC Velocity

Updated "Crash Predictor Model" shows women truck drivers are safer than men.

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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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Amazon receives patent for floating warehouses

Fleet Owner

Amazon has received a patent for distribution warehouses that float in the sky. The “aerial fulfillment centers” (AFCs) would be held aloft by blimps. They are part of a plan to shift more deliveries to drones from ground-based transportation.

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Danish industrial automation firm Mobile Industrial Robots expands in U.S. and Latin America

DC Velocity

MiR adds six distributors in U.S., Mexico, and Argentina to meet demand for logistics automation, firm says.

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Pallets for Grocery and Food Service DCs

Material Handling and Logistics

ORBIS Corp. has introduced the XpressPal (XP) Grocery pallet, which is designed to ship finished goods from distribution centers to retail in grocery supply chains.

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Crown opens three sales sites in South Carolina

DC Velocity

Facilities formerly operated by Carolina Material Handling Services will support Crown forklifts, firm says.

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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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Jeep channels yearly desert romp with Wrangler Moab Edition

Fleet Owner

The annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, UT goes back decades showcasing performance and concept vehicles and is one of the brand's most popular events. The automaker is looking to capture some of that spirit with its 2018 Moab Edition Wrangler.

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Lanehub unveils platform for shippers to market backhaul space to each other

DC Velocity

"Backhaul Assist" to market empty private fleet, dedicated space to shippers with capacity needs.

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UPS launches Ware2Go to digitally match warehouses with merchants

Fleet Owner

United Parcel Service (UPS) announced the official launch of Ware2Go, a new technology company and digital platform that matches available warehouse space and fulfillment services with merchants who need to get online orders to customers fast.

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Gecko inspires robotic hand

DC Velocity

Danish company unveils lizard-inspired gripper for hard-to-handle items.

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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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Enhanced user experience, info at Meritor's new website

Fleet Owner

Commercial drivetrain, brake, and aftermarket product company Meritor is live with a new website it says enhances the user experience and information on its product portfolio, company history, global reach, and commitment to social responsibility.

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Top 25 Freight Forwarders: Strong Grouth, Abundant Opportunity

Logistics Management

As savvy forwarders embrace and utilize more sophisticated digitized solutions to set them apart from the pack, industry analysts are seeing the race narrowing. Evidence of this trend is made clear when the Top 25 features nearly a half dozen players vying for the same coveted ranking.

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Diesel prices continue upward trend at pump

Fleet Owner

The national average for on-highway diesel is just 3.6 cents less than 2018's national high. Gasoline pump prices are up and down across the nation.

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Where is supply chain software headed?

Logistics Management

Industry leaders discuss the key trends, capabilities and innovations that will shape the future of supply chain software.

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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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Track Pick Status in Real-Time

Material Handling and Logistics

TouchPath has extended its peak-season-scalable Touch3PL solution with the addition of a “power picking” Control Center’ option.

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Fresh challenge for cold chain

Logistics Management

The recent capacity shortages in trucking have been felt across the nation, and if you’re responsible for shipping fresh food products or temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, you’re probably particularly anxious.

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Peak Season of Freight

GoShip Blog

Fall – a time where students go back to school, leaves begin to fall and temperatures start to drop as the holiday season rapidly approaches. In the shipping industry, the fall is a time where shipments start to pick up as freight enters into its peak season. From the end of summer all the way to October is known to be the peak season of freight as businesses participate in sales and consumers begin to plan for the holiday season.

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Achieving World Class Logistics Through Cross-Border Capabilities Special Report

Logistics Management

In this report, you’ll learn why companies are making a move to nearingshoring operations in Mexico, challenges companies face in the industry today when it comes to cross-border logistics, and solutions to overcome the disruption and achieve a world class logistics operation.

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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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Bendix improves emergency braking, collision mitigation in latest Wingman Fusion system

Fleet Owner

Electronic parking brake control system to be available in 2019.

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Trade: A Deeper Dive Into an Altered World Order

Logistics Management

As global shippers are painfully aware, keeping on top of the shifting trade agreement banter and subsequent disruptions has added a new layer of complexity to logistics management. Leading analysts from all sides of global networks are sharing their perspectives to help shippers get a handle on the new reality.

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TruGreen offers live-view map service tracking with Glympse, Verizon Connect tech

Fleet Owner

It's a little like watching a Lyft or Uber car move along a map on its way to picking you up.

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