Report: retailers plan to boost 2018 spending on omnichannel fulfillment, technology
DC Velocity
APRIL 19, 2018
Auburn study finds retailers face challenges in disruptive technology, efficient urban fulfillment, sustainability, and the role of LSPs.
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Maintenance Bay: Towing to extremes
Fleet Owner
APRIL 19, 2018
If you want to know about maintenance, ask a tow truck fleet — they’re the guys who need to get out reliably to clear away and recover others that have broken down.
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A First for Panama Canal: Three LNG Tankers Crossing in One Day
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 19, 2018
The crossings underscore how the LNG trade has surged worldwide as new export facilities from the U.S. to Australia rumble to life and buyers in Asia boost their demand for the fuel.
OOIDA says bill to open interstate trucking to younger drivers is unsafe
Fleet Owner
APRIL 19, 2018
“We think it’s irresponsible to put young drivers behind the wheel of a truck in order to avoid addressing the real problems of high turnover.
Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry
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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.
Infor buys IP rights to process manufacturing software
DC Velocity
APRIL 19, 2018
Infor customers use EVS Process Industry Pack to manage manufacturing specifications and monitor regulations, firms say.
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What will power new electric transportation technology?
Fleet Owner
APRIL 19, 2018
Since the introduction of electric vehicle (EV) technology, by far the largest focus has been on the ability of these vehicles to have the power and range of their conventionally fueled cousins.
5 Things to Know Before Negotiating Ocean Shipping Contracts This Year
Talking Logistics
APRIL 19, 2018
The 2018-19 contract season for ocean shipping is here, and it’s time to think about the best way to approach negotiations. Of course, you want to control costs, consider options, and mitigate risks, but it will also be important to keep these five factors in mind as you talk to ocean service providers about the year ahead. Ocean Shipping Contracts: 5 Factors to Keep in Mind. 1.
Chevy launches in-dash Shell fuel pay, savings app
Fleet Owner
APRIL 19, 2018
App marks automakers' crossover into e-commerce as vehicles and their use are being reimagined — could such apps also be adapted for fleet and commercial use?
Leveraging Technology to Optimize Your Transportation Business
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 19, 2018
The transportation industry is currently facing a number of daunting challenges. New government policies and regulations and a worsening driver shortage are forcing transportation specialists to reevaluate and change their business practices. Thankfully, there are a number of new technologies available to help the industry get back on the right track.
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
Getting answers from your fleet's data
Fleet Owner
APRIL 19, 2018
Once you have amassed all this data, you can use it to help determine optimal life cycle and the best replacement time for each individual asset.
Carter Logistics Wins Third Party Logistics Company Award at Automotive Global Awards North America
Carter Logistics
APRIL 19, 2018
Carter Logistics Wins Third Party Logistics Company Award at Automotive Global Awards North America. April 17, 2018. Carter Logistics was the proud recipient of the Third Party Logistics Company Award at the fourth Automotive Global Awards North America. The awards are designed to celebrate achievement, creativity, knowledge, and partnership. Carter Logistics was one of 21 companies and individuals rewarded for having achieved the unachievable or for having pioneered a new way of thinking or wor
WABCO moves Americas HQ to Auburn Hills
Fleet Owner
APRIL 19, 2018
The company says the move and expansion of its headquarters demonstrate WABCO's commitment to North American commercial vehicle industry.
What You Need to Know About Freight Consolidation Services
Kane is Able
APRIL 19, 2018
When your product is ready to hit the road for delivery but your freight volume can’t justify the cost of a full truckload, what do you do? For many shippers, it comes down to choosing the lesser of two evils: ship via costly less-than-truckload (LTL) or wait to build a full truckload and risk missing retailer requested arrival dates (RAD). However, there is a third option: freight consolidation services (or “load consolidation services”) with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider, where your l
Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability
Advertiser: GEP
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.
[WEBINAR] Maximizing Profitability Without Minimizing Your Client Relationships
Fleet Owner
APRIL 19, 2018
Join us for this exclusive webinar on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 2PM Eastern to learn how a comprehensive approach from strategy to execution leads to driving waste out of your network and improving a carrier’s net income.
Driver pay jumps 15% in five years, but persistent shortages dog carriers
Logistics Management
APRIL 19, 2018
There has never been a more profitable time to be a truck driver—or a tougher time to be trying to hire one. By most accounts, the industry is about 50,000 qualified drivers short of what demand could handle.
Accident data and telematics can improve driver safety
Fleet Owner
APRIL 19, 2018
“By analyzing patterns in data on GPS, speed, engines, fuel consumption and more, commercial vehicle operations can improve safety.
[WHITE PAPER] The Guide to Proactive Inbound, Outbound, and Reverse Enterprise Parcel Management
GlobalTranz
APRIL 19, 2018
In partnership with Pierbridge , whose Transtream technology powers the parcel solution within the Cerasis Rater TMS, we are please to announce the publication of a new white paper titled “The Guide to Proactive Inbound Outbound and Reverse Enterprise Parcel Management.” This is a must read for those who manage ship parcel regularly in order to stay on top of your game!
How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces
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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.
TRAC Intermodal joins blockchain initiative
Fleet Owner
APRIL 19, 2018
Company looks to better understand how blockchain can improve transparency and create greater efficiencies in transportation.
Transporeon Named Top Logistics IT Provider by Inbound Logistics
Transporeon
APRIL 19, 2018
Fourth Consecutive Appearance on Prestigious List Illustrates Transporeon’s Ability to Facilitate Better Collaboration Between Shippers and Carriers Transporeon Group Americas, a global provider of a cloud-based supply chain execution platform encompassing transportation management, carrier sourcing and dock scheduling, has been recognized by Inbound Logistics magazine as a Top 100 Logistics IT Provider for the fourth consecutive year.
The ELD Mandate and Fresh Produce Logistics: What Shippers Need to Know
CH Robinson Logistics
APRIL 19, 2018
Last December, the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate went into effect for the broader carrier community, marking a change in how professional truck drivers and commercial motor carriers log hours of service (HOS). The federal ELD mandate , which states that fleets previously using paper logbooks needed to equip their trucks with ELDs, went into full enforcement—which includes issuing non-compliant drivers with out-of-service citations—on April 1, 2018, with the exception of a limited 90-da
Change Management Techniques to Avoid Failure in Rolling out New Initiatives
Apparel Logistics
APRIL 19, 2018
Change is essential for business growth and continued success. However, fail to take the proper steps and your new initiatives could fall flat. Utilize the following change management techniques to help your latest innovations succeed. Take a Top-Down Approach. Change is scary for most people. When we're feeling uncertain in life, we turn to our leaders for direction and support.
GEP Outlook Report 2024
Advertiser: GEP
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.
The ELD Mandate and Fresh Produce Logistics: What Shippers Need to Know
CH Robinson Logistics
APRIL 19, 2018
Last December, the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate went into effect for the broader carrier community, marking a change in how professional truck drivers and commercial motor carriers log hours of service (HOS). The federal ELD mandate , which states that fleets previously using paper logbooks needed to equip their trucks with ELDs, went into full enforcement—which includes issuing non-compliant drivers with out-of-service citations—on April 1, 2018, with the exception of a limited 90-da
New Prologis study examines “last touch” impact on industrial real estate
Logistics Management
APRIL 19, 2018
New research conducted by San Francisco-based Prologis, Inc. indicates that for logistics real estate, the only constant is change.
Kerry Logistics Makes New Appointment’s to Build on IFF Growth
Logistics Manager
APRIL 19, 2018
Hong Kong Headquartered Kerry Logistics has recently announced that Mathieu Renard Biron has been appointed as their Managing Director – Global Freight Forwarding and Patrick Cheah has been appointed to the role of Executive Director – Global Air. These new appointments are part of the company’s strategy to further develop their global IFF division and to further enhance their services across all industry sectors.
Amazon Might Not Take on Drug Supply Chain Afterall, Report Suggests
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 19, 2018
The report on Monday by CNBC said little about whether Amazon would ultimately enter the broader retail prescription-drug market, but the idea that the online giant might not take on one segment of the supply chain was enough to send shares of pharmacies and drug distributors surging. Bloomberg has previously reported that Amazon’s health efforts have been mostly focused on selling basic medical supplies to physician offices and hospitals.
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
KOG Worldwide now known as Rhenus Project Logistics
Logistics Manager
APRIL 19, 2018
KOG Worldwide, a Project Logistics specialist, will now be using the brand name Rhenus Project Logistics with immediate effect. This will also be the case for the subsidiaries of KOG. The Rhenus Group acquired KOG over two years ago and has now completed the integration of the project logistics specialist. There are no changes to the structure within the company nor any of the contact partners.
Robert van de Weg Returns to Volga-Dnepr Group
Airfreight Logistics
APRIL 19, 2018
Russian Air Cargo Carrier Volga-Dnepr recently announced the appointment of one industry’s leading commercial executives Robert van de Weg. Mr. Van der Weg rejoins the company as Vice President for Sales and Marketing. The new role will see him undertake the commercial activities of all the Group’s airlines, including Atran Airlines, AirBridgeCargo Airlines and of course Volga-Dnepr Airlines.
RCL to Offer Twice Weekly Sailings for Laem Chabang – Jakarta
Logistics Manager
APRIL 19, 2018
Regional Container Lines ( RCL ) has announced an additional sailing weekly from Laem Chabang to Jakarta, following new deployment and slot arrangement on this corridor in partnership with Ocean Network Express ( ONE ) & Samudera Shipping Lines ( SSL ). The current RTI will continue to run Laem Chabang (Wed/Thu), Port Klang (W) (Sun/Sun), Singapore (Mon/Tue), Jakarta (Wed/Fri), Singapore (Sun/Mon).
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