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Millennials: No difference in trust, value between parcel delivery firms

DC Velocity

Survey of age group finds that trusting a provider not to lose a package is key factor in carrier selection.

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Kenworth shows off T680 to transitioning service members

Fleet Owner

Service personnel and their spouses participated in career development programs and learned more about post-military career opportunities at Hiring Our Heroes Transition Summits recently hosted by Naval Air Station Pensacola and Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.

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Wise Systems launches customer portal for delivery firms

DC Velocity

Addition to routing software package gives status updates on home deliveries for parcel delivery, retail, less than truckload (LTL) sectors, firm says.

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Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative Opens Public Consultation

Material Handling and Logistics

“The initiative will provide buyers and suppliers with clear guidance on which third-party auditing and certification schemes cover key sustainability requirements and apply robust verification practices,” said Chris Tyas, Global Head Supply Chain, Nestlé SA. The Consumer Goods Forum’s Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) has opened the global public consultation of its first set of benchmarking criteria and is inviting all stakeholders to participate in this public consultation ahead of t

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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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Witron earnings rise 6.2 percent on demand for material handling systems

DC Velocity

Company cites rising demand in store, online, and omnichannel business in Europe and U.S.

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AFN opens downtown Chicago office

DC Velocity

3PL to add 85 hires to current roll of 250 employees in 2018, firm says.

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Weight challenge in unforgiving climate

Fleet Owner

A northern U.S. farmers cooperative designs and specs out trailers that will handle more than 20% additional weight and adapt to its particular work processes—all while standing up to huge temperature extremes in which its drivers may need to do their jobs.

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Robots with Swarm Intelligence

Logistics Viewpoints

Robots with swarm intelligence. Austrian headquartered Agilox designs and manufactures mobile logistics robots that use “swarm intelligence” to intelligently navigate through warehouses and factories, delivering pallets and totes where they are needed. This article discusses this technology. The post Robots with Swarm Intelligence appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Acting EPA chief says agency will enforce limit on glider kits

Fleet Owner

Andrew Wheeler, acting head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), announced late last week the government would enforce limits to the number of trucks built with glider kits produced annually.

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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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Secrets of Shipping Leaders: How They Get Better Truckload Service and Pricing [Video]

Talking Logistics

Steve Raetz, Director of Research and Market Intelligence at C.H. Robinson , discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: What was the goal of this new research project? How do you define and measure a perfect shipment? How do Leaders compare to Laggards when it comes to Perfect Shipments? One of the key findings is that leaders rationalize their truckload supplier base.

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Shuster tries to kick-start highway funding debate, calls for hike in fuel

Fleet Owner

The chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is calling for an increase in federal fuel taxes, as well as pilot programs to test future funding methods. A draft proposal from Rep.

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Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes (Q2 2018)

Talking Logistics

Well, I’m off through the end of next week on a much-needed vacation. So, while I’m off the grid and recharging my batteries, you can check out the top posts and new episodes from Q2 2018 (if you missed the top posts and the new episodes from Q1, you can link to them here ). After reading/watching them, share this post with your colleagues and social media followers, then post a comment and share your perspective on these topics!

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IANA reports solid second quarter intermodal volumes

Logistics Management

Total second quarter intermodal volume movements, at 4,741,054, were up 6.2% annually. This also marks a 4% improvement over the first quarter’s 4,547,247, which, heading into this quarter had stood as the best quarter for intermodal in nearly four years, going back to the second quarter of 2014.

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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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Kum & Go extends WEX customer card program

Fleet Owner

WEX now manages customer fueling card programs for all 10 of the Top 10 U.S. convenience store brands by market share.

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Shippers remain stuck with challenging market conditions, say FTR

Logistics Management

For May, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI came in at -12.3, which is a marginal improvement over April’s -13.4, which FTR said represents an all-time low, and represents “all-time low reflecting the worse conditions for shippers ever measured by FTR.

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Use of Blockchain in Supply Chain & Logistics: Looking to Examples Across Industries for Better Understanding

GlobalTranz

The days of managing supply chains through databases and changing information are over. Although blockchain is often related closely to cryptocurrency, it holds great value for use in supply chain management. Even JP Morgan, Microsoft, and Google, reports Jonathan Chester of Forbes , are working to increase blockchain development and innovation, and supply chain leaders need to understand how the use of blockchain in supply chain and logistics will bring about lasting change and improvements in

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7 Questions Every Shipper Should Ask About Cross-Border Trade

Logistics Management

How shippers can effectively leverage the powerful U.S.-Mexico trading environment with a solid logistics and transportation plan.

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What Your Order Management System Should Be Doing

To continue scaling your omnichannel business, you need to manage a lot of orders across a lot of different channels and marketplaces. Some brands do this by hand. Some try to force their ERP to manage it. Others rely on a complex system of cross-referencing the dashboards of their various channels. None of these is an effective or sustainable solution.

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Simple Guide to Perfect Change Management for SaaS Software

Loginext

Tech adoption and change management go hand in hand. You may invest billions in the latest tech, but if your people aren’t using it properly and getting the most benefit out of it, you would never see the full extent of benefits. How to avoid this? Train your folks in the best way of doing things.

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Kuehne + Nagel Awarded Three Year Contract with PETRONAS

Logistics Manager

Switzerland-based global transport and logistics company Kuehne + Nagel International AG recently announced they have been awarded a three year logistics and supply chain contract with Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS). PETRONAS is Malaysia’s number one fully integrated Oil and Gas government-owned organization with operations in over 50 countries across the globe and is one of the FORTUNE Global 500® companies.

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Silk Way West Airlines form Strategic Partnership with JAL Cargo

Airfreight Logistics

Azerbaijan-based air cargo carrier Silk Way West Airlines and JAL Cargo of Japan, have recently signed an agreement of cooperation which includes Silk Way West Airlines providing capacities to JAL Cargo. With JAL Cargo ceasing their full freighter services this new agreement will create an interesting option for both carriers for capacities on scheduled routes out of Europe via Baku into Japan and vice versa.

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Bolloré Flying High with Virgin Atlantic Deal

Logistics Business Magazine

Bolloré Logistics UK has signed a new 5 year contract with Virgin Atlantic, effective May 1st 2018 covering the movements of all international shipments to and from the UK. The company says the new contract is a testament to the long term partnership Bolloré Logistics has forged with Virgin Atlantic, and the intensive re-mapping of their logistics requirements Bolloré Logistics has designed to meet the changing demands within the aerospace vertical.

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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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Nafta Survey

Automotive Logistics

Nafta Survey August 2018 1) Do you agree with President Trump’s assertion that Nafta is “the worst trade deal ever made”? * Yes No 2) Is renegotiating Nafta a good idea? * Yes No If your answer to question 2) was "Yes" then please select all that apply the agreement is out of date it’s unfair to the US/Mexico/Canada it’s time to take back control on import tariffs the US/Mexico/Canada could achieve more growth under new terms a new deal would support or create US/Mexican/Canadian jobs a

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Line Matrix Printers “Won’t Let You Down if Temperatures Tip 40°C”

Logistics Business Magazine

In the prolonged hot dry spell being enjoyed (or suffered, depending on your point of view) by much of Northern Europe, Printronix LLC is reminding businesses that its line matrix industrial printers can withstand temperatures as high as 40°C (104°F), whereas devices like laser printers are highly sensitive to humidity and extremes in temperatures, often causing them to jam or stop working.

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Russia’s car exports fail to meet forecasts

Automotive Logistics

Russian vehicle exports are behind government expectations, despite being up 3% on last year’s figures. The country exported 34,200 finished vehicles between January and May this year, according to the country’s Federal Custom Service, but due to the logistics subsidies and other state support measures that have been made, the amount was predicted to be higher.

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Penske is a Proud Supporter of the 38th Annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games

Penske Move Ahead

This year, Penske Truck Rental is a Sustaining Sponsor of the National Veterans Wheelchair Games (NVWG), presented by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA). The 38 th annual event kicks off today at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, where Penske has a booth set up to interact with veterans and their families from all over the U.S.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

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.

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Blockchain for Logistics: Preparing for the Opportunities

Talking Logistics

Without a doubt, blockchain is currently the most talked-about new technology — it’s also the most confusing, especially for supply chain and logistics professionals who are trying to understand its potential role and benefits. What are some of the potential use cases for blockchain in logistics? What are the main barriers to adoption? What should companies do today to adequately prepare?

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Location, Location, Location

Now, That's Logistics

Additional language available. How Port Selection is Becoming Increasingly Critical to Supply Chain Strategy. Building an efficient supply chain involves a bewildering number of factors. And now with today’s “mega ships” creating their own economies of scale — one that encourages larger shipments to fewer ports — the port(s) you choose to ship your goods to is now more critical than ever.

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Belter’s Bakery Brilliance on Show at iba Munich

Logistics Business Magazine

True innovation for the bakery industry is to be found at the iba exhibition in Munich, Germany and Ammeraal Beltech, leading global suppliers of process and conveying solutions for the food industry, says it will be doing just that this year. Visitors to Stand 270, Hall A5 (Sept 15-20), can see for themselves the brand-new Ropanol light blue belt, in action, on real dough sheeter equipment, and experience the highly-valuable element of visual control the belt delivers to the calibration of flou