Fleet Owner
AUGUST 6, 2019
For those fleets still operating with AOBRDs that have not even begun the process of investigating your ELD options, time is running out. By now everyone should know that the final deadline for compliance with the ELD mandate is this December 18.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
AUGUST 6, 2019
Fifty years ago this summer, Neil Armstrong etched his way into history when he became the first man to set foot on the moon. The achievement was epic, but let’s be honest: He wouldn’t have been able to get off the launching pad, much less to the moon and back, if it weren’t for the mostly anonymous people in Mission Control who did much of the heavy lifting.
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The Lean Thinker
AUGUST 6, 2019
I’ll call the title of this post “Dave’s Observation.”. He is reflecting his experience in varied industries that if a company grows beyond its ability to deliver quality product, on time, then order volume will drop until it reaches a point that performance returns. The business literature is full of examples of this – companies who could not keep up with their own success, their performance deteriorates and, well, many of them go out of business.
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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.
Kuebix
AUGUST 6, 2019
The transportation industry has a notoriously significant impact on the environment. Conventional vehicles and trucks release large quantities of greenhouse gas emissions, hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide, all of which are harmful to the environment and those inhabiting it. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, freight trucks contribute the second highest amount of pollutants into the […].
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Stord
AUGUST 6, 2019
Wednesday, August 7, 2019 FedEx Won’t Renew Amazon Ground Contract FedEx won’t renew its ground-delivery contract with Amazon when it expires at the end of the month. The delivery company is “reducing its dependency” on Amazon as the fulfillment company builds out its own logistics network. FedEx flagged Amazon as a competitive risk in its annual report to U.S. regulators.
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 6, 2019
The question that seems to get asked more often than not is to talk about how many industrial applications we can name for machine learning. Well, frankly that’s the wrong question. Machine learning is not a device you can plug into a production line and make the production line operate better than it did before.read More. The post How Machine Learning is Transforming Industrial Production appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.
Material Handling and Logistics
AUGUST 6, 2019
The sector says technological innovation will have a positive impact on their business.
Overdrive Online
AUGUST 6, 2019
The heartening example of the Tri-County Technical Center in Dexter, Maine, an eye-opening look at how a successful decades-old educational program at a public vocational school takes two years to graduate on average 20 students annually with their immersive CDL program.
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
AUGUST 6, 2019
FMCSA reviewed more than 5.600 crashes from truck and bus companies.
Logistics Management
AUGUST 6, 2019
The report’s National Shipment Index, at 131.3 (2011=110.1), rose 9.7% over the first quarter after a 9.7% first quarter decline and was down 5.3% annually. On the pricing side, the report's National Spend Index, at 201.3, headed up 4.3% from the first quarter and rose 6.4% annually, following a 2.7% annual first quarter increase.
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 6, 2019
Editor’s note: This is the second part of a series looking at maintenance decisions. Read part one here.
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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
AUGUST 6, 2019
SaaS-based transportation management system (TMS) provider MercuryGate International Inc. and Uber Freight, a subsidiary of the ubiquitous, ride-sharing service Uber, whose proprietary app matches trucking companies with loads to haul, have formed a partnership in which Uber Freight’s extensive carrier network is now available on the MercuryGate platform.
Material Handling and Logistics
AUGUST 6, 2019
BluJay Global Trade Network (GTN) 19.2 is a cloud-based technology platform that delivers a suite of supply chain execution applications and GTN ecosystem.
Logistics Management
AUGUST 6, 2019
Humanitarian supply chains need everything that commercial supply chains do – so why not leverage the knowledge and expertise that is already existing in our industry?
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 6, 2019
Would authorize federal surface transportation programs after the expiration of the FAST Act.
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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.
Logistics Bureau
AUGUST 6, 2019
Is it possible to lose an asset weighing 37,000kg and costing nearly between $75,000-$150,000? It happens! Some Logistics and Transportation companies are prone to losing trailer trucks, rail wagons, shipping containers, refrigerated containers, etc. Telstra created a solution for that: Telstra Track and Monitor – their very own and built IoT asset tracking solution.
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 6, 2019
Offering leverages company’s EV expertise and powertrain technology and charging systems.
Logistics Management
AUGUST 6, 2019
Falling 0.002-cents, the national diesel average is now at $3.032 per gallon, following declines of 1.0-cents, 0.07-cents, and 0.004-cent declines, respectively, the previous three weeks. The national diesel average has risen twice in the last 11 weeks.
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 6, 2019
Listen to “Logistics Technology's Role in Navigating Omnimodal Shipping with Eric Johnson of JOC” on Spreaker. Logistics Technology & Omnimodal Shipping Resources Inbound Logistics Technology: Using Technology to Compete, Reduce Costs & Gain Greater Insight Download White Paper Shipper of Choice & TMS: How a TMS Makes Shippers’ Freight More Attractive Download White Paper Why.read More.
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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.
Logistics Management
AUGUST 6, 2019
Edwards, Colo.-based Symbia Logistics, a 3PL focusing on warehousing, logistics, and e-commerce fulfillment, recently announced it opened its newly relocated and expanded Kansas City, Mo.-based e-commerce fulfillment center. This opening comes on the heels of Symbia’s 2018 acquisition of Kansas City-based Innovative Fulfillment Solutions (IFS).
Logistics Bureau
AUGUST 6, 2019
This article, written by Mal Walker , Manager at Logistics Bureau, in the July-August 2019 issue of MHD Supply Chain Solutions Magazine. Are you ready for some mental gymnastics? Here’s my hypothesis! . They are everywhere! Triadic and non-triadic distribution centres! But most logisticians have no concept of what either is, let alone the importance of understanding and thinking with a triadic perspective.
Logistics Management
AUGUST 6, 2019
Falling 0.002-cents, the national diesel average is now at $3.032 per gallon, following declines of 1.0-cents, 0.07-cents, and 0.004-cent declines, respectively, the previous three weeks. The national diesel average has risen twice in the last 11 weeks.
Material Handling and Logistics
AUGUST 6, 2019
Over 140,000 new engineering jobs are expected to be added by 2026.
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
GoShip Blog
AUGUST 6, 2019
In the world of freight shipping, transit times play a crucial role for both shipper and receiver. While most LTL carries give estimated delivery times, sometimes the actual time of arrival may be slightly different. However, in the e-commerce industry, last-minute shipments are a regular thing. So, many shippers need faster shipping for urgent situations.
West Coast and California Logistics
AUGUST 6, 2019
Weber Logistics has been named a 2019 Top 3PL Provider by the editors of Inbound Logistics Magazine.
Coyote
AUGUST 6, 2019
Find out why the market is completely different from last year and where the Coyote Curve projects the market is headed in Q2 and beyond.
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