Port Canaveral hosts photo contest
DC Velocity
AUGUST 6, 2018
Submit your pics by Sept. 30, including shots of cruise, cargo, fishing/boating/recreation, environmental, or space.
DC Velocity
AUGUST 6, 2018
Submit your pics by Sept. 30, including shots of cruise, cargo, fishing/boating/recreation, environmental, or space.
Material Handling and Logistics
AUGUST 6, 2018
Material handling is playing a vital role in the emergence of the digital factory, as data analytics reshapes the workforce.
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DC Velocity
AUGUST 6, 2018
The 15-year finance veteran has served as interim chief financial officer for the company this past year.
Material Handling and Logistics
AUGUST 6, 2018
Imagine a world where everybody is a logistics provider and every vehicle on the road is carrying freight.
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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?
DC Velocity
AUGUST 6, 2018
Package sorting equipment manufacturer buys Post Integrated Solutions to meet rising e-commerce demand.
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Material Handling and Logistics
AUGUST 6, 2018
Experience shows employers need to be more diligent about maintaining I-9 Forms. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is continuing its full-court press on employers when it comes to workplace raids, inspections and arrests—and expect more to come. In a July 24 release, ICE said its Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) division had completed the second phase of a nationwide operation.
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 6, 2018
McLeod Software has teamed with the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) to make participation in the TIA's 3PL Market Report easier for current McLeod Software customers.
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 6, 2018
12 of the world’s biggest companies, including Walmart and Nestlé, are building a blockchain to remake how the industry tracks food worldwide. The group is focused on solving the traceability problem is known as Food Trust. There are many initiatives using Blockchain. This initiative is further along than any other. The post Blockchain Gains Traction in the Food Supply Chain appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 6, 2018
Today’s lubricants contain more technology than many people realize. And, by learning what’s inside a product, you can make smarter choices for your equipment and see better, more efficient results.
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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.
3PL Insights
AUGUST 6, 2018
Pallets, hi-los, bar codes, and carriers. There’s a lot of terminology thrown around in the warehouse and beyond—in transportation, fulfillment, value added, and other logistics services. When you’re first starting out in the industry, it can be tricky to keep all of the terminology straight. It’s recommended to study these terms to make day-to-day life in the logistics industry a little easier.
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 6, 2018
The main function of the solar panel is to maintain the trailer batteries at a higher average state of charge versus just charging with the tractor or refrigeration unit alternator.
Logistics Management
AUGUST 6, 2018
The old days of buying a lift truck as a commodity unrelated to other materials handling equipment purchases are going away. Rapidly. It’s all because of fundamental shifts in how distribution centers operate—and new technology, of course.
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 6, 2018
Continental said it has reduced the price on VDO RoadLog ELD and VDO RoadLog ELD Plus devices. “Our new pricing structure offers today’s truckers a very affordable and sensible option for their ELD needs.
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
Material Handling and Logistics
AUGUST 6, 2018
Southworth Products has launched the PalletPal Rotator Inverter, which offers a way to invert a fully loaded pallet without the need for manual restacking.
Ottawa Logistics
AUGUST 6, 2018
Advances in online technology over the last decade have dramatically improved the logistical and operational capabilities of eCommerce businesses in both the B2B and B2C realm. Cloud and mobile computing technologies have further streamlined business processes, including inventory and distribution management. In this regard, let’s examine how EDI and eCommerce work with 3PL partners.
Logistics Management
AUGUST 6, 2018
Late last week, Addison, Texas-based Daseke Inc., a provider of flatbed, specialized transportation and logistics services said it acquired Memphis-based Builders Transportation Co., a steel, aluminum, and metal products carrier.
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 6, 2018
Supply chain risk is at the forefront of supply chain executives’ minds. Proper risk management can help supply chains navigate the complexities of post-hurricane recovery and increase productivity. Home Depot’s work in risk management served to increase profitability in the aftermath of the 2017 hurricane season. Unfortunately, not all supply chain leaders take the time to consider what may happen and how it will adversely affect productivity and the flow of products.
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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, 2018
The report’s National Shipment Index, at 138.7 (2011=110.1), hit a new record-high and was up 1.2% compared to the first quarter and up 7.8% annually.
Material Handling and Logistics
AUGUST 6, 2018
Obama-era agency policies created confusion for employers.
Logistics Management
AUGUST 6, 2018
A full season of trade summits, seminars, and conferences are being staged to provide advice on strategic direction in the coming year.
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 6, 2018
As carmakers continue to launch electric vehicles, the need to protect batteries is a growing focus for automotive packaging. ORBIS® has introduced the IonPak, a new collapsible FLC system which addresses specific requirements related to shipping and protecting 48V lithium ion batteries for today’s electric vehicles. Designed for re-use, this 1000mm x 1200mm x 462mm FLC is combined with customised dunnage to hold batteries horizontally in place during shipment.
Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader
Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,
Logistics Management
AUGUST 6, 2018
As has been the case for a while now, Class 8 truck orders are still very much in demand.
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 6, 2018
SEAT and Grupo Sesé have carried out a pilot test to analyse the performance of the duo trailer, which they describe as the largest and most efficient freight delivery truck now driving on motorways in certain European countries. The test journey was made from Zaragoza to the SEAT headquarters in Martorell and will be repeated in upcoming months while transporting components.
247 Customs Broker
AUGUST 6, 2018
Morocco allowing U.S. poultry imports. Agreement hailed as “important step in ensuring that American farmers and ranchers can continue to expand their exports.”. Photo:Yulia 1971 / Shutterstock.com. The Moroccan government will begin to allow imports of U.S. poultry meat for the first time. Initial U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates indicate that Morocco would be a $10 million market for American poultry producers.
Automotive Logistics
AUGUST 6, 2018
Sergio Marchionne (pictured), former CEO at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), was a remarkable man. He frequently dominated the automotive industry’s headlines and news agenda over the last decade or so and his recent passing away robs the industry of one of its few stars. In an age when corporate suits populate so many of the sector’s boardrooms, Marchionne’s more casual dress sense and chain-smoking, espresso-drinking, sleep-on-a-plane lifestyle was unusual.
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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 Business Magazine
AUGUST 6, 2018
Milwaukee-based manufacturer Rite-Hite has acquired UK-based C-Mech Services Ltd., a loading dock and industrial door sales and service organisation. Since 1974, C-Mech has focused on installation, repair and maintenance of industrial doors, loading bay/dock equipment and vehicle restraint systems. The addition of C-Mech to Rite-Hite’s already established UK operation brings increased service coverage for all customers, especially those in the southeast UK region.
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 6, 2018
DSV and Clarks, a leading British shoe manufacturer, have announced plans for a 10,000 m2 distribution centre on Mainland Europe. DSV will be operating the facility from their existing operation in Krefeld, Germany, strategically located to Clark’s main geographic markets. The distribution centre becomes fully operational to support customer orders from across Europe for Spring-Summer 2020 and will be serving traditional retail, wholesale as well as online channels, offering greater speed and fl
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 6, 2018
A well established global beauty products brand, with thousands of retail stores and a fast-expanding online customer base, was looking?to gain productivity improvements and leverage competitive advantage in the UK market?through streamlining and merging its fulfilment operations for both retail stores and eCommerce orders. After a long period of assessment, the business recently embarked on its first venture into automation with the installation of Dematic Multishuttle technology and RapidPut w
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