Thu.Jan 31, 2019

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Don’t Wing It:  How Your Order Fulfillment Solution Is Like Flying an Airplane

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

When I became a private-instrument-rated pilot, I strongly suspected it would help me overcome my fear of flying. (And it did). What I didn’t know was that it would also equip me to be a better product fulfillment professional. I was recently reminded of this when I went on a popular podcast and found myself comparing piloting a plane to managing order fulfillment for an eCommerce business.

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Investors Call on Food Supply Chain to Reduce Climate, Water Risk

Material Handling and Logistics

Investor groups want the fast-food industry to adopt a supplier policy with clear requirements for suppliers of animal protein products to report and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and freshwater impacts.

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Infographic: 5 Ways RPA Optimizes Supply Chain Management

Morai Logistics

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is an effective solution that helps improve efficiencies, reduce costs and optimize productivity. Findings on the global RPA market , project a ‘Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of over 27%’ throughout 2013 to 2024. By 2024, this would amount to over 7, 000 Million (USD). In a recent survey on RPA adoption, 17% of supply chain professionals believe RPA will be implemented in their organization’s by 2020.

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Meet the new America's Road Team

Fleet Owner

The 18 professional drivers will immediately begin their service as trucking industry ambassadors to the general public, elected officials and members of the media.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

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?

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The ABC’s of GPS Fleet and Asset Tracking

Logistics Viewpoints

The major driver behind adoption of GPS tracking solutions is to ensure assets and fleets perform efficiently, optimally, and safely. GPS fleet and asset tracking refers to the method of tracking physical assets and vehicles using GPS technology. Assets and vehicles can be tracked globally using hardware that combines the GPS technology with cellular and/or satellite phone technology.

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Uber Freight introduces Facility Ratings to help carriers and shippers learn from each other

Logistics Management

Taking a cue from its corporate sibling, the ubiquitous, ride-sharing service Uber, Uber Freight, the company’s app that matches trucking companies with loads to haul, announced today it has introduced Facility Ratings to its portfolio.

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SAF-Holland introduces True Lube Grease, PH-405 pintle hook

Fleet Owner

LAS VEGAS. SAF-Holland has introduced its new True Lube Grease and PH- 405 Pintle Hook. Both products will be available for customers in the second quarter, and were shown for the first time at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week.

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The 10 Biggest Product Recalls of All Time

Kuebix

Product recalls are a common occurrence in many industries. This is especially true for food and beverage, automotive manufacturing and pharmaceuticals where the products could directly endanger their purchasers if something is defective. Recently, there was a nationwide recall on romaine lettuce that had social media in a frenzy and kept salad off of dinner […].

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Solid freight activity not enough to keep spot rates from falling

Fleet Owner

The national average van rate fell below the $2 per mile mark for the first time since September 2017.

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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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Warehouses in California Bursting with Chinese Goods Shipped Ahead of Tariff Deadlines

Material Handling and Logistics

“It’s been quite a run in the last six months,’’ says Phillip Sanfield, a spokesman for the Port of Los Angeles, which ended 2018 with its busiest December on record with the equivalent of more than 900,000 20-foot containers moving through its docks.

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Trends in Blockchain in Supply Chain and Logistics for 2019

GlobalTranz

The trends in blockchain in supply chain and logistics circles are becoming synonymous with transparency and visibility, and the trends in blockchain and supply chain and logistics will revolutionize how companies maintain compliance and expand. As noted by Max Heine of CCJ Digital , blockchains distributable ledger can give all parties access to information to ensure a shipment’s validity, accuracy, and timeliness.

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Dana offers aftermarket training, updates e-commerce platform

Fleet Owner

Company also adds SPL 250 Lite driveshaft to the Spicer line-up.

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CBRE report highlights emerging trend of retail to industrial/logistics space conversion

Logistics Management

Slowly but surely, a conversion from vacant retail properties to industrial retail space appears to be under way. That is the word from Los Angeles-based industrial real estate firm CBRE. In a report, entitled “Trading Places: Retail Properties Converted to Industrial Use,” which was published this week, CBRE explained the main driver for this is due largely to shifting consumer preferences for e-commerce and in-store omnichannel platforms.

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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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Best of the best: The 20 companies named Best Fleets to Drive For

Fleet Owner

After a record number of nominees and finalists this year, the Truckload Carriers Assn.

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UPS reports solid Q4 and full-year 2018 earnings results

Logistics Management

Quarterly revenue, at $19.8 billion, headed up 4.6% annually, and adjusted earnings per share, at $1.94, was up 17% and beat Wall Street estimates of $1.90. Full-year 2018 revenue rose 7.9% annually to $71.0 billion, which UPS said was paced by shipment growth and a 4.3% increase in revenue yield gains.

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Call for submissions: #Selfsustain and High-Intensity Operations

Logistics in War

Logistics In War is proud to partner with the Sir Richard Williams Foundation team at The Central Blue in publishing a series examining high-intensity operations and sustaining self-reliance. . On 11 April 2018, the Foundation will be holding a seminar examining this topic. The aim of the seminar, building on previous seminars and series looking at #jointstrike and #highintensitywar , is to establish a common understanding of the importance and challenges of sustaining a self-reliant Australian

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Real-Time 3D Tracking

Material Handling and Logistics

WISER Systems has added real-time 3D tracking and a mobile user interface to its wireless IoT location system.

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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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[WHITE PAPER] A Retrospect and Forward-Thinking Overview of Freight Logistics Trends in 2019

GlobalTranz

Cerasis is excited to announce the release of an all new, exclusive, & educational resource “A Retrospect and Forward-Thinking Overview of Freight Logistics Trends in 2019” white paper! This is a must read for those in the freight & logistics industries to stay on top of their games! Get a free copy of the white paper by filling out the form to the right.

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Transporeon Group with new investor Hg

Transporeon

After nearly three years of successful cooperation, the private equity firm TPG Capital has sold its shares in the Transporeon Group to the growth investor Hg. Independent, partner-managed and present in Germany for over 15 years, Hg is one of the most active and experienced software investors in Europe. Following up on the partnership with TPG, Hg will also continue to support the Transporeon Group's growth plans.

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Upcoming Webinar: The 7 Best Practices for Scaling Successful Delivery Operations

Bringg

Bringg’s upcoming webinar on February 12th, 2019 will cover a crucial topic for companies from any industry looking to build and scale their delivery operations. As more companies come to realize that last mile delivery optimization is crucial to their revenue and growth, a new issue arises of how to cost-effectively scale delivery to multiple branches, regions or even countries, at a quick, efficient pace without maxing out resources.

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?NetSuite: Using SuiteScript 1.0 code in Console Browser

Blue Horseshoe Solutions

Do you create a search every time to view field values hidden in the UI? Do you have to dig up the Schema browser to review the data structure when looking at a NetSuite records? Changing field values in NetSuite or viewing the underlying data structure by […]. The post ?NetSuite: Using SuiteScript 1.0 code in Console Browser appeared first on ERP Implementation & Supply Chain Consulting - Blue Horseshoe.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

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,

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Upcoming Webinar: The 7 Best Practices for Scaling Successful Delivery Operations

Bringg

Bringg’s upcoming webinar on February 12th, 2019 will cover a crucial topic for companies from any industry looking to build and scale their delivery operations. As more companies come to realize that supply chain and last mile delivery optimization is crucial to enterprise revenue and growth, a new issues arises of how to scale delivery to multiple branches, regions or even countries, at a quick, efficient pace without maxing out resources at an optimal price point.

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New Research: How Cross Border Shippers Can Improve their Supply Chain Organizations

Logistics Management

Avoiding Cross-Border Obstacles in Global Trade

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Renewed fighting is forcing thousands of Nigerian families to flee

World Food Programme Logistics

In just a few weeks, an estimated 50,000 people have walked into already congested camps in Borno State in Nigeria’s northeast The Aminu family of 30 people. Adults used to live together on a big vegetable farm in Baga until forced them to flee. Photo: WFP/Inger Marie Vennize The four women in the Aminu family are preparing a simple meal for dinner.

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Digital Freight in 2019: The Next Chapter

Freightos

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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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Supply Chain & Logistics Summit & Expo 2019

Logistics Business Magazine

Hilton Antwerp Belguim. With a solid track record of delivering Directors and C-Suite Executives, the EMEA Supply Chain & Logistics Summit & Expo is one of the most established events of its kind in Europe. Now in its. 21st year, it is a highlight in the calendar where world-class organisations meet to maximise efficiency and minimise costs through supply chain strategies of the future.

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WorkWave Launches New Unified User Interface for WorkWave Route Manager

WorkWave

Time To Read: 4 minutes WorkWave Route Manager’s new unified user interface combines route planning and GPS tracking into one view, while providing real-time insight with the Navigo toolbar. Holmdel, N.J., January 31, 2019 – WorkWave ® , a leading provider of software solutions for the field service and last-mile delivery industries, today announced the launch of WorkWave Route Manager’s new user interface that combines the power of route planning and GPS tracking all into one screen, allowing f

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What is a Buyer’s Consolidation?

Dedola Global Logistics

What is a Buyer’s Consolidation? Buyer’s Consolidations: Improving Landed Cost on LCL. If you import and have multiple suppliers near a single origin port, your freight forwarder may have an opportunity to improve supply-chain efficiency by creating a buyer’s consolidation. If you aren’t already familiar with this strategy and how it’s different from less than container load (LCL) shipping , read on.