Tue.May 28, 2019

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5 Essentials to Get Your Warehouse Ready for E-Commerce

Cyzerg

In this e-commerce age, where consumers expect faster delivery times and lower costs, running warehouses and distribution centers has become difficult. “A lot of companies have been caught off guard by the growth in e-commerce,” says Ian Hobkirk , founder and managing director of Commonwealth Supply Chain Advisors. This makes it important for warehouse managers to pay close attention to the significant changes that e-commerce is creating in the warehouse industry–which we discussed in our previo

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Build Your Credibility and Fill Your Pipeline Using Email with Tom Miller

The Logistics of Logistics

[00:21] Opening / Introduction. [00:41] Tell us about your company. I run a marketing firm called Email for Experts. We help consulting and professional service firms create clients using email marketing. I graduated from the University of Maryland in 2010. I worked in engineering for about six years before moving into marketing. [03:43] Tell us about the distinction of what I’m doing in email marketing versus what you’re doing.

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Roadcheck 2019: Simple steps for improving your fleet’s safety

Fleet Owner

Pre- and post-trip inspections are vital for success with Level 1 inspections and will keep you and your drivers prepared for Roadcheck 2019 and beyond.

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Retailers are not sitting idle while Amazon makes next-day shipping push

Logistics Management

Amazon is not alone in its efforts to get to next-, or one-day shipping. In fact, this development has seen other retailers, in kind, step up their respective games, as well.

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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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Report projects growing demand for RNG from transport sector

Fleet Owner

A new report from Bates White Economic Consulting predicts that both supply and demand for renewable natural gas (RNG) in the U.S. transportation sector will grow rapidly over the next five years.

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Start tackling technician training today

Fleet Owner

Technologies looming on the horizon, such as electric vehicles, hybrid options, fuel cells, CNG/LNG, etc. will require additional specialization.

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[PODCAST] The State of Last Mile Delivery: Why Use by Shippers on the Rise

GlobalTranz

Listen to “The State of Last Mile Delivery: Why Use by Shippers on the Rise” on Spreaker. Last Mile Delivery Resources Drones – A Viable Last Mile Delivery Solution? Read Cathy’s Article in Freight Waves How Final Mile Logistics & White Glove Services are Impacting Shipping Listen to Podcast The Ultimate Guide to Last Mile.read More.

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How to reduce forced regen hassles

Fleet Owner

Failure to perform a forced regen when notified by your vehicle’s indicator system can cause severe engine damage.

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Throttling of Huawei Could Backfire on US Tech Supply Chain

Material Handling and Logistics

Barring Chinese companies from selling to buying from US companies could hurt US as the companies are so inextricably involved in the global technology supply chain

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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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FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index for March shows positive momentum

Fleet Owner

FTR’s March Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) rose two full points from February to a reading of 2.8 reflecting a continued easing of truckload and intermodal rates. The outlook is for improved shipper conditions through 2019.

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How Important is Talent When Selecting a 3PL?

Talking Logistics

Last week, Transplace (a Talking Logistics sponsor) announced the appointment of Tracy Rosser as the company’s executive vice president of operations. According to the press release: Rosser comes to Transplace after more than 22 years at Walmart, where he most recently served as senior vice president of transportation and supply chain. His responsibilities included all.

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Ocean cargo carriers have yet to satisfy most shipper’s needs, survey reveals

Logistics Management

As if things were not tough enough for global ocean carriers these days, meeting shippers’ service and contractual expectations continues to decline,according to the third annual shipper satisfaction survey conducted by the London-based consultancy, Drewry and the European Shippers’ Council.

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Complete connection: New patented trailer-pigtail securement-assist device designed by trucker

Overdrive Online

Got flickering trailer lights? Vincent Archuleta's VSA PlugSaver is essentially two custom-designed straps built for longer-term life that, installed on the trailer housing for the pigtail connection, can reduce motion in the plug, maintaining a secure electrical connection and effectively preventing wear.

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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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C.H. Robinson announces acquisition of Dema Services

Logistics Management

Minneapolis, Minn.-based global logistics services provider and freight forwarder C.H. Robinson recently announced it has acquired Pescara, Italy-based Dema Service S.p.A. a provider of European road transportation services, including truck brokerage, freight forwarding, and logistics.

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JAX LNG Production Facility Now Operational at Dames Point

NGT News

Officials with JAX LNG, a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility located at Dames Point in Jacksonville, Fla., held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 16 to signify the official start-up of the newly constructed plant. The facility was built through a joint venture between Pivotal LNG and NorthStar Midstream. According to the partners, JAX LNG is […].

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Test For Success: What Does National Fulfillment Service Really Look Like?

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

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What Does the Automated Warehouse of the Future Look Like?

Supply Chain Brain

The global warehouse robotics market is expected to reach $6bn by 2025.

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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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AfA’s exec director shares insight on current state of air cargo

Logistics Management

Airforwarders Association members are investing in their futures through technology enhancements, increasing global footprints, and expanding service capabilities.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] A Guide to E-Commerce Best Practices

GlobalTranz

E-commerce has become a major force in the business world today due to a number of reasons. Consumers and businesses alike value the ease of use, as well as the unprecedented degree of choice. Technology allows them to find the goods and services they need virtually anywhere and at any time they please. However, that.read More. The post [INFOGRAPHIC] A Guide to E-Commerce Best Practices appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Middle of the Road for the Trucking Industry

Blue Grace Logistics

Of all the industries that American consumers have come to rely on, perhaps the most underrated, and subsequently complex, is that of the transportation industry. While the laws of supply and demand will affect every form of business it is perhaps the most volatile and fluctuating when applied to the transportation industry. Last year was a great year for trucking companies, demand was high, capacity was low, and it allowed them to more or less pick and choose the jobs they wanted to do.

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How to Avoid Fake Shipping Line Websites and Freight Forwarding Scams

MTS Logistics

Periodically, we come across shipping scams by fraudulent people or firms impersonating freight forwarders and shipping lines. Of course, these fraudsters and scams come in various forms, mainly by those using a similar or duplicate name or those creating a fake website to attract shippers and importers. We all know how creative they can get, even sometimes beyond our imagination.

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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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May 2019 Automation Hero: Elsante Mnzava of Mkenga Group

EazyStock

EazyStock’s Tanazia based Partner Elsante Mnzava helps distributors in Africa become more competitive with automated processes. Congratulations on the award! Can you please tell us a little about yourself and the work you do Elsante? . I thank you for the award and I also thank my customers and employees for really teeing up this company for further growth and success!

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Gartner announces rankings of the 2019 Supply Chain Top 25

Logistics Management

Colgate-Palmolive Takes Top Spot, Unilever Joins the "Masters" Category.

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The Freight Costs of Trump’s China Tariffs

Freightos

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May 2019 Automation Hero: Elsante Mnzava of Mkenga Group

EazyStock

EazyStock’s Tanzania-based Partner Elsante Mnzava helps distributors in Africa become more competitive with automated processes. Congratulations on the award! Can you please tell us a little about yourself and the work you do Elsante? . Thank you for the award and I’d also like to thank customers and employees for really teeing-up this company for further growth and success!

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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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What Is the Bill of Lading (BOL)?

GoShip Blog

The bill of lading (BOL) is an essential document in the freight shipping process that acts as the main agreement between a shipper and a carrier. The bill of lading includes the most important information about your shipments, such as shipment details, dates, addresses and special instructions. The document is issued by a freight carrier who moves your freight to you, the shipper.

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What sets this air service apart?

World Food Programme Logistics

Juggling between evacuating a sick aid worker, not leaving anyone behind and dodging dust storms. The realities of the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) in Niger. By Isabelle-Flore Wega UNHAS staff on the airport’s tarmac. WFP/Amadou Baraze Diffa airport in the early hours of a relatively mild but dusty day. People with backpacks are entering a white aircraft.

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Save Money on Your Move with Penske Truck Rental

Penske Move Ahead

Whether you’re trying to stay under budget or simply just want to save some hard-earned moola, no one wants to feel like they’re paying an arm and a leg when renting a moving truck. But, do-it-yourself moves don’t have to be costly. Let Penske Truck Rental put your moving stress in the rear view mirror. Here’s how they can help save you money on your move: Special Savings Offer.