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The Rainmakers

DC Velocity

For our 2018 Rainmakers, success isn't just about fame and fortune. It's also about making a contribution to the logistics field and advancing the profession. We'll reveal one of our eight Rainmakers each day between now and next Monday. Check in daily to read our interviews with these thought leaders.

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Small-Business Truckers Denied Exemption for ELD

Material Handling and Logistics

The exemption was based on the premise that "small-business truckers that have already proven their ability to operate safely should not be subject to purchasing costly, unproven and uncertified devices, " said the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association.

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What are buyers looking for in a WMS?

DC Velocity

New research offers insight into what distribution and supply chain professionals want when they go to purchase warehouse software.

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Irish Forklift Maker Finds Winning Combination with Charm & Performance

Material Handling and Logistics

A balanced approach of solid, lean manufacturing and gregarious customer service allows Ireland-based forklift maker Combilift to go a long way in long-load material handling.

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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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Sea container imports expected to set record in July

DC Velocity

Strong consumer spending delays impact of tariffs on Chinese imports, NRF-Hackett report says.

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Honeywell names SpaceX and Amazon veteran as chief supply chain officer

DC Velocity

Torsten Pilz will be assigned to manage procurement, plant efficiency, working capital, and quality enhancement, company says.

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Shining light on solar power in trucking

Fleet Owner

We recently completed a Confidence Report on the use of solar panels in tractors and trailers. As a result of our research we came to some conclusions in four areas.

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29th Annual State of Logistics Report: Carriers take the wheel

Logistics Management

As if higher rates and capacity shortages weren’t enough to worry about, shippers must now deal with a pending trade war, import/export uncertainties and increasing scrutiny from C-suite executives. Shippers now face a steep climb to keep budgets and service levels intact.

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Robots for eCommerce Fulfillment

Logistics Viewpoints

For robots in eCommerce fulfillment, last year was the year of pilots. This year customers are willing to publicly speak about the benefits they got from eCommerce robots at eft’s 3PL & Supply Chain Summit in Atlanta. The post Robots for eCommerce Fulfillment appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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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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IoT Speeds Over-the-Road Shipment Tracking

Talking Logistics

If you’re a global supply chain executive, you’ve got a challenging job. A job that was once as simple as moving goods around now involves managing relationships with suppliers and service providers all around the globe, while also keeping track of the goods as your shipments move closer to their destination. According to a 2017 Michigan State University Supply Chain Management study , “supply chain and product complexity possess a number of sources that vex supply chain operations…customer acco

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Wilson Electronics launches cell signal booster for fleets

Fleet Owner

Wilson Electronics has launched the weBoost Drive 4G-X Fleet cell signal booster for fleets such as first responders, commercial and delivery trucks, and police and government vehicles.

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Tunneling Tugger AGV

Material Handling and Logistics

Creform has introduced the two-ton Super NSI AGV model, CA-Z40200-NSI, the company’s highest capacity tunneling tugger AGV.

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Tariff issues aside, Port Tracker report expects record-level summer volumes

Logistics Management

As was the case in its previous edition, the Port Tracker report issued today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and maritime consultancy Hackett Associates expects United States-bound retail container shipments to set a new record in July. Two of the drivers for the expected gains, according to the report, are increasing consumer demand and retail sales gains.

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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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Yang Ming Charters Ten New Vessels

Logistics Manager

Taiwan-based shipping company Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (Yang Ming), recently announced they have entered into charter agreements with the Japanese shipbuilder, Shoei Kisen Kaisha and Greece-based Costamare who are one the world’s leading owners and providers of containerships for charter. The new agreement is for five 11,000 TEU containerships from Shoei Kisen Kaisha and another five 12,000 TEU containerships from Costamare.

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AAR reports annual volume gains for carload and intermodal in June

Logistics Management

U.S. rail carloads headed up 2.0%, or 21,098 carloads, to 1,080,769, and U.S. intermodal containers and trailers in June were up 6.3%, or 68,689 units, at 1,159,973.

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Wallenius Wilhelmsen Acquires 70% Stake in Syngin Technology

Logistics Manager

Norwegian/Swedish shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen recently announced the signing of a new agreement to acquire 70% of the US logistics solutions provider, Syngin Technology. The new deal will leave the current owners with a 30% ownership stake and they will remain an integral part of the business for the foreseeable future. Wallenius Wilhelmsen Group President and CEO, Craig Jasienski said, “The future of logistics lies in combining digital services, physical assets and a deep unders

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Next-Level Productivity for Voice Directed Picking

Logistics Management

Voice-directed picking and other types of voice solutions are proven in warehouse environments. But suppliers are now out to make voice-directed work even more productive with analytics and optimization, as well as improvements to the voice recognition engines.

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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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On the Water

Mazars Ledger

There is no question that the U.S. water infrastructure needs repair. The unprecedented flooding and droughts across the country over… The post On the Water appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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Nation’s top retailers voice concern over tariffs

Logistics Management

The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), issued a warning last week that families and workers in the U.S. “will be most impacted” by the proposed tariffs targeting consumer products from China, and U.S. exports to the European Union, Canada, Mexico, and China.

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A Journey to the Cloud Enables the Push to a Digital Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

At Schneider Electric , the global purveyor of energy management and industrial automation systems, the cloud presented an opportunity to undertake a wholesale digital transformation of its supply chain. Stuart Whiting, who today serves as Schneider Electric’s senior vice president for logistics and network design, arrived at the company five years ago.

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Taking a look at the (mid) year in review

Logistics Management

Most every December, in this space, we take a look at the logistics year in review. It is always fun to look back to see what some of the key themes were over the course of the year.

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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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TRAC Intermodal adds over 2,000 chassis to Gulf region

Fleet Owner

To support the expected surge in U.S.

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AAR reports annual volume gains for carload and intermodal in July

Logistics Management

U.S. rail carloads headed up 2.0%, or 21,098 carloads, to 1,080,769, and U.S. intermodal containers and trailers in June were up 6.3%, or 68,689 units, at 1,159,973.

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On the Water

Mazars Ledger

There is no question that the U.S. water infrastructure needs repair. The unprecedented flooding and droughts across the country over […].

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Turkish Cargo Announces Record Growth in 2018

Airfreight Logistics

One of the world’s fastest growing air cargo carriers Turkish Cargo recently announced a growth rate of 30% for the months of January to May 2018. This growth is seven times more than the market itself according to figures released by the World Air Cargo Market. The current market is performing at 4.3% growth rate. This massive difference is due in part to the global network that Turkish Cargo offers, reaching 307 destinations in 122 countries.

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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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When will services be back on track?

Automotive Logistics

The state of the rail freight service in the US has been a leading topic of conversation for several months within vehicle supply chains, with discussions still ongoing between OEMs and rail providers. Questions around the availability of capacity and transit delays that have disrupted the timing of finished vehicle deliveries became so acute last year that the Surface Transportation Board (STB) within the US House of Representatives asked key stakeholders to come together in Washington for a li

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Voice-Activated Tracking Tool Pioneered by Automotive Specialist

Logistics Business Magazine

Finished vehicle logistics specialist GEFCO is pioneering a voice-activated shipment tracking tool for customers through Smart Speaker technology and logistic software, Cargowise. The new solution, which complements GEFCO’s existing track and trace offering, has been developed by GEFCO’s Freight Forwarding division for customers requiring next generation real-time monitoring of high-priority shipments where speed and efficiency is of the upmost importance.

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Alliance opens distribution centre in Melbourne

Automotive Logistics

The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance has opened a warehouse in Melbourne, Australia for the distribution of aftermarket parts. The company said the 37,000 sq. m Alliance National Distribution Centre was designed to maximise productivity and accuracy, allowing manufacturers to enhance services to their national dealership networks across the country.