Wed.Feb 28, 2018

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At Nor-Cal Beverage, new racks keep the fizz in the biz

DC Velocity

As its bottling business boomed, beverage maker Nor Cal struggled with warehouse space constraints. High-density racks from Twinlode provided the room it needed to grow.

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Counterfeit Parts Detector

Material Handling and Logistics

Honeywell has collaborated with TecAlliance to develop the oneIDentity+ service platform, which authenticates and tracks individual components for major auto parts manufacturers.

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Second multi-story DC to be built in New York City

DC Velocity

Project in Bronx joins with similar initiative in Brooklyn as first two such structures on East Coast.

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Store Fulfillment for E-Commerce Success

Logistics Viewpoints

Omni-channel continues to push the bounds of commerce, with companies scrambling to meet customer expectations without sacrificing the bottom line. The rise of e-commerce has been an incredible journey, and one that has opened up new opportunities for retailers and consumer brands alike. But, with the rise of these opportunities comes the growing pains associated with them.

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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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Honeywell launches track and trace platform for auto parts

DC Velocity

Firm teams with German parts provider TecAlliance to prevent sale of counterfeit products, Honeywell says.

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DAT: Flatbed spot rates up for third week in a row

Fleet Owner

The national average rate for flatbed spot loads increased for the third straight week, according to data compiled by load board operator DAT Solutions.

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XPO introduces new cloud-based mobile software platform

Logistics Management

Entitled WMx, XPO said this offering, which is geared towards mobile devices, paves the way for the “rapid development and integration of automation and robotics” that is much lower than typical start-up times.

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ATRI releases best practices for state freight plans

Fleet Owner

Texas freight plan ranked highest, according to report, which allows state transportation departments to better address critical freight planning components.

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A Crash Course on Navigating Trends in Trucking and Freight for 2018

GlobalTranz

The e-commerce market is expanding. E-commerce passed $2 trillion in 2017, reports John D. Schultz of Logistics Management with sales expected to surpass $3.2 trillion by 2020. Although this sounds great for most industries, it represents a major problem for the freight trucking industry. Amazon has already taken extensive steps to establish itself as a leader in full truckload, less than truckload, multimodal, small package and last-mile delivery services.

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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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Truck Tire Finder Tool

Material Handling and Logistics

The GCR Commercial Truck Tire Finder is a digital tool that allows users to quickly and accurately find products that meet their tire needs.

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Motiv Power debuts EPIC all-electric chassis for trucks and buses

Fleet Owner

The new EPIC all-electric chassis will be on exhibit at Ford’s booth at The Work Truck Show in Indianapolis from March 7-9.

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UPS announces further expansion of its Worldwide Express service

Logistics Management

The endeavor, which is comprised of expanded service into 57 countries and territories, including Brazil, India, and South Korea, and five new countries receiving Express service, including Bangladesh and Madagascar, said UPS.

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Motiv Power debuts EPIC all-electric chassis for trucks and buses

Fleet Owner

The new EPIC all-electric chassis will be on exhibit at Ford’s booth at The Work Truck Show in Indianapolis from March 7-9.

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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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Modex 2018 Product Preview

Logistics Management

The Supply Chain Group editorial team offers Logistics Management readers a preview of the latest warehouse and distribution center management equipment, automation and software products that will be introduced on this year’s trade show floor.

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Omnitracs introduces new fleet management system

Fleet Owner

Called “Omnitracs One,” it is designed to be “hardware-agnostic” to give fleets maximum flexibility in system design.

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Breaking the oligarchy lock on parcel express

Logistics Management

Over the years, we watched with growing concern as the consolidation of the domestic small package/express market turned in to what looked and acted like a two-company oligarchy. It was clear that two companies dominated the current and future parcel express market for U.S. shippers.

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DTNA’s Nielsen expresses ‘high hopes’ for 2018

Fleet Owner

DTNA president and CEO Roger Nielsen discusses projections for 2018 market, lists major goals for the year.

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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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Keeping it nimble at Kraft Heinz

Logistics Management

One of America’s iconic food brands says it is investing to create an efficient and nimble supply chain that can respond to a changing consumer while meeting its customer’s requirements

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Walmart Struggling to Keep Pace with Online Retailers

LandLink

Walmart released fourth quarter earnings on Feb. 20 and the results were less than expected. By mid-afternoon, the company was on track for its worst point drop in history as a publicly traded company. Walmart’s overall e-commerce sales slowed considerably in Q4 2017, increasing 23% in the quarter versus a previous increase of 50% in Q3 and 60% in Q2 of 2017.

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Create a More Efficient Warehouse with an Apparel 3PL Provider

Apparel Logistics

An efficient warehouse helps you meet client and customer expectations and minimize your operating costs. When your warehouse operates efficiently, your products are more likely to be packed accurately and shipped on time. Adopt the following strategies to maximize your apparel warehouse's efficiency. Simplify Your Warehouse Processes. Take a critical look at the processes involved in your warehouse operations.

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High-production AGV

Material Handling and Logistics

BA Systèmes has launched the GF2, an AGV dedicated to high production rate environments.

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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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Learn Why Stiffer Pallets are Always Better for One-Way Shipping

Logistics Management

Learn how pallet strength, stiffness and other functionality characteristics impact supply chain efficiencies.

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How to create smart garbage?

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

What are the first words that will come through our minds when we hear about garbage handling? Dirty, disgusting? Words like innovation and intuitive are sadly not very top of mind in this industry. However nothing is less true. Especially within garbage handling there are a lot of innovative projects which tremendously change the way of working and impact the logistics of garbage handling.

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Corporate America’s New Dilemma: Raising Prices to Cover Higher Transport Costs

Supply Chain Brain

Interviews with executives at 10 companies across the food, consumer goods and commodities sectors reveal that many are grappling with how to defend their profit margins as transportation costs climb at nearly double the inflation rate. Two executives told Reuters their companies do plan to raise prices, though they would not divulge by how much. A third said it was discussing prospective price increases with retailers.

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Wearable technology in logistics!!

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

We all know about wearable technology, but let us how it is helpful in logistics! We all know the usefulness of cloud computing in supply chain, Wearable technology is the same thing paring cloud to small device such as Apple watch, Fitbit, Google glasses; which help worker to work efficiently without carry tablet with them. These devices automatically input data without any error.

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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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New Pirelli long-haul tires to be launched at TMC in Atlanta

Fleet Owner

Prometeon Tyre Group Commercial Solutions, the U.S.

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EC fines shippers and parts suppliers for price-fixing

Automotive Logistics

The European Commission has issued fines for price-fixing totalling €546m ($668.7m) to a group of four shipping companies handling finished vehicles and, in three further cases, three tier suppliers of spark plugs and braking systems. Four of the major providers of ocean services to the automotive and commercial machinery sectors were fined €395m for their participation in a cartel that ran from six years from October 2006 to September 2012.

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Loss of cargo department at Schiphol a ‘bad move’ by Dutch airport

The LoadStar

Amid much market scepticism, Schiphol has defended its decision to merge its much-admired cargo division into its aviation marketing department (AVM). However, one senior airport executive told The Loadstar he could not understand why Schiphol would put a negative message out into the market at a time when its relationship with the cargo business – following restrictions on capacity – was already under duress.

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