Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2018

Use your company’s military veterans and their five-hidden skill sets to make your company logistically successful. Towards the end of World War II, one of the greatest challenges the Allies faced was the bitter attack in December 1944 in what became known as the Battle of the Bulge. Central to the eventual Allied victory was not just General Patton, who swung his military units to attack in the opposite direction, but also a little-known logistical unit.

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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 12, 2018

FTR Transportation Intelligence projects strong spot market for 2018. But how will the industry handle that amid a growing driver shortage?

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2018

Happiness isn't just a feel-good emotional state; it's ingrained in the culture of some of the country's best-run companies.

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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 12, 2018

Technology from start-up firm Phantom Auto could help combat several of trucking’s critical security concerns.

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Advertiser: GEP

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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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 12, 2018

When shipping products, the responsibility of a logistics professional doesn’t end when the items leave a warehouse. It’s essential to pay attention to the materials used for packaging what’s inside. If they’re not durable enough or can’t withstand harsh weather conditions, the contents of a package could get ruined before arriving at a destination.

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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 12, 2018

The names of the grand prize winners will be announced at TCA’s 80th Annual Convention in Kissimmee, FL, in March.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2018

What can I do if I have writer’s block? Well, I could turn to an AI-powered robot to my write my post for me (see Wired article, “ What News-Writing Bots Mean for the Future of Journalism ”). Or I can just wing it and go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week. I’ll let you guess which option I took this morning.

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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 12, 2018

Stay Metrics has hired Jerry Scott as its new chief operating officer. Scott joins Stay Metrics during a period of significant growth for new clients, employees, products and services, according to the company.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 12, 2018

Commerce reported that December retail sales saw a 0.4% increase from November to December at $495.4 billion along with a 5.4% annual gain. NRF reported that December retail sales increased 0.4% on a seasonally adjusted basis compared to November and were up 4.6% annually on an unadjusted basis.

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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.

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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 12, 2018

Direct ChassisLink finishes acquisition of TRAC Intermodal's domestic chassis business.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 12, 2018

In the upcoming years, the face of transportation and truck drivers will have transformed. But drivers aren’t getting any younger, and new drivers aren’t getting behind the wheel. It’s becoming harder and harder to recruit young drivers. Companies must find innovative, interesting ways to appeal to tomorrow’s drivers. While millennials want stability in a position along with opportunities for advancement, they’re simply not looking to truck driving as a way to fill that need.

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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 12, 2018

New analysis indicates that commercial truck trips and mileage might decline if more manufacturing activity moves from East Asia to the U.S.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 12, 2018

With a 0.2% increase from October to November, the Freight TSI hit 130.8, which, BTS said, is a new all-time high.

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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

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Fleet Owner

JANUARY 12, 2018

The OEM plans to relocate heavy-duty pickup production from Mexico to the U.S. in two years.

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Logistics Manager

JANUARY 12, 2018

Regional cross-border trade amongst neighboring countries in Asia has become an ever-expanding trend. Boosted by trade friendly customs regulations and joint infrastructure development agreements, connected countries are joining forces and nurturing their economic growth together. Road transportation is undeniably the backbone for cross-border trade activity.

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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 12, 2018

From products to policies, the Transportation Research Board (TRB) covered it all.

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Logistics Manager

JANUARY 12, 2018

WICE Logistics has closed a deal to acquire shares of Hong Kong logistics company Universal Worldwide Transportation Limited (UWT). Mr. Chudet Kongsoonthorn, Managing Director Business Development of WICE Logistics, disclosed that the Company had entered into the transaction and the part 1 payment of 39.86 million baht to purchase common stocks of Universal Worldwide Transportation Limited (“UWT”) from Hong Kong on January 4, 2018 which was in accordance to the purchase plan of the UWT’s 80,000

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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 Network Optimization Software

Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 12, 2018

Logistics and transportation providers have been reaping the benefits of strong demand for product, driven in large part by the increasing dominance of e-commerce and the internet. But they can’t afford to be complacent. In the months ahead, they’ll be grappling with a multitude of uncertainties, including questions about rates, regulations and driver availability.

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Logistics Manager

JANUARY 12, 2018

Nittsu Logistics (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Nippon Express Co., Ltd., held a ground-breaking ceremony on Thursday, November 30 to mark the start of construction of its new warehouse in the Amata Nakorn Industrial Estate, located in eastern Thailand’s Chonburi Province. The Thai government’s “Thailand 4.0” national strategy is expected to generate greater economic growth along the country’s eastern coast.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 12, 2018

Carloads dropped 5.2% to 208,646. Intermodal containers and trailers fell 3.9% annually to 207,216.

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Logistics Manager

JANUARY 12, 2018

Kalmar recently announced the signing of a contract with Trac-Wheels (M) Sdn Bhd for an order of ten units of Kalmar TL2 terminal tractor. The order was booked into Cargotec’s 2017 fourth quarter order intake and it is scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2018. The Kalmar TL2 terminal tractor is specifically built for Asia-Pacific and was launched to the market in November.

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The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2018

Melanie Moore (pictured) has taken up a newly created role as head of sustainability at Wilh. Wilhelmsen, the global ro-ro shipping line and maritime services provider based in Norway. Moore moves from her role as director of health, safety and security at the company. Moore said the role reflected the group’s “drive to enable sustainable global trade through [its] international network of companies and collaborative partnerships”.

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Penske Move Ahead

JANUARY 12, 2018

Penske Logistics has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA) as a corporate member. BiTA is a new organization formed less than a year ago and it provides a forum to promote and educate, while encouraging the development of blockchain applications, within the transportation industry. According to Harvard Business Review , “blockchain is an open, distributed ledger that can record transactions between two parties efficiently and in a verifiable and permanent way.

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