Logistics report warns of climate-related risks, costs
Fleet Owner
JUNE 19, 2019
The entire supply chain need to consider aggressive steps to counter a growing number of weather-related disruptions, according the 2019 State of Logistics report.
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Supply Chain Management: Addressing the Globalization Problem
Morai Logistics
JUNE 19, 2019
Alongside the many opportunities globalization presents for the supply chain industry are potential pitfalls, as such, preparing for them is crucial to the industry’s health. Globalization has had many positive effects on supply chains. From greater market growth due to an increase in demand, to greater connectivity due the rise of the internet.
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Diverse group of fleets set to participate in Run On Less Regional
Fleet Owner
JUNE 19, 2019
The Run features a variety of truck brands and technologies, along with a variety of loads they haul: from food and beverage to package delivery to household goods.
Want to Reduce Freight Costs? Use a TMS… & Here’s Why
GlobalTranz
JUNE 19, 2019
Implementation of a TMS is the most effective and productive way to reduce freight spend across the board. Shippers are under increasing pressure to release the burden on carriers and avoid all errors. In addition, customer expectations are growing faster than ever before, thanks to the surge in e-commerce. For shippers to remain competitive, they.read More.
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.
Volvo, NVIDIA developing advanced AI for autonomous trucks
Fleet Owner
JUNE 19, 2019
Longterm partnership eyes a range of potential autonomous driving applications — including freight transport, refuse and recycling collection, public transport, construction, mining, forestry and more.
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Spot rates, volumes stay firm after Roadcheck
Fleet Owner
JUNE 19, 2019
The number of truck posts on the spot truckload freight market jumped 14% during the week ending June 16, said DAT Solutions, which operates the industry’s largest load board network.
The Managed Transportation Services Outlook
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 19, 2019
I recently wrapped up my Managed Transportation Services market study which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2023, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, and customer size. In an MTS arrangement, a shipper contracts with a third party to plan and execute their moves for them.
Oregon Legislature Green-Lights ZEV Bill
NGT News
JUNE 19, 2019
An Oregon bill aimed at reducing greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions from the transportation sector has passed the state legislature. S.B.1044 is designed to help drive down emissions by setting goals – linked to Oregon’s GHG-reduction goals – for the adoption of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in the state. Under the bill, 90% of all new vehicles sold […].
Can the STB Stem Rail Monopolies’ Abuse of Shippers?
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 19, 2019
High fees, bully tactics and service failures raise questions about the rail regulatory model.
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
Preparing Your Supply Chain for Natural Disaster
Trinity Logistics
JUNE 19, 2019
The last two decades have brought about increasingly destructive natural disasters. From Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy to the eruption of Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Along with widespread devastation to their physical surroundings, each of these natural disasters impacted business operations in many cases on a global scale.
Why I.T. Systems Are Key for Global Supply Chain Evolution
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 19, 2019
The source of many issues in supply chain and logistics management often can be traced to underperforming, overburdened I.T. systems.
Not phased by parting with FedEx, Amazon adds more aircraft
Logistics Management
JUNE 19, 2019
If the recent announcement made by FedEx in which it publicly stated it is no longer doing business with Amazon left any type of mark for Amazon, it looks like it did not phase the global e-commerce bellwether based on an announcement it made on Wednesday.
Chevron Teams with CalBio, Dairy Farmers on Biomethane Fuel Initiative
NGT News
JUNE 19, 2019
Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and California Bioenergy LLC (CalBio) have announced a joint investment in a holding company with California dairy farmers to produce and market dairy biomethane as a vehicle fuel in the state. The holding company, CalBioGas LLC, secured funding from Chevron to build infrastructure for dairy biomethane projects in California’s San Joaquin Valley, […].
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.
MercuryGate 2.0: Takeaways from Velocity 2019 Conference
Talking Logistics
JUNE 19, 2019
I was there at the beginning of MercuryGate 1.0 and I was there at the beginning of MercuryGate 2.0. I was a relatively new supply chain industry analyst when MercuryGate (a Talking Logistics sponsor) was founded in 2000, and I have attended (often as a speaker) most of their user conferences throughout the years. Last. The post MercuryGate 2.0: Takeaways from Velocity 2019 Conference appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Capacity crunch: 3 keys to help you maneuver a difficult shipping market.
Freightquote
JUNE 19, 2019
The capacity crunch is not backing down, but there are a few key factors that will help you maneuver the difficult truckload shipping market. See how Freightquote can help you weather the storm.
Partners Break Ground on Indianapolis RNG Plant
NGT News
JUNE 19, 2019
Kinetrex Energy, EDL and South Side Landfill have broken ground on a new renewable natural gas (RNG) facility in Indianapolis. The completed facility will convert landfill gas into approximately 8 million gallons of RNG each year. It will be the largest RNG project in the state, according to the partners. The plant is expected to […]. The post Partners Break Ground on Indianapolis RNG Plant appeared first on NGT News.
Arrive Logistics heralds new round of $25 million in financing
Logistics Management
JUNE 19, 2019
Austin, Texas-based freight brokerage and transportation management services provider Arrive Logistics said this week it has closed on a $25 million Series B equity financing. This round of financing was led by Lead Edge Capital.
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.
Landi Renzo, Piedmont Natural Gas Execs Join NGVAmerica Board
NGT News
JUNE 19, 2019
NGVAmerica has elected two new members to its board of directors: Paul Shaffer, executive vice president of Landi Renzo USA, and David Nestor, director of compressed natural gas (CNG) at Piedmont Natural Gas. Shaffer first began his alternative fuel career in 1997 as an Air Force Captain, managing a program involving more than 800 vehicles […].
Resurgent rebellion against the prospect of CSA scores returning to public view
Overdrive Online
JUNE 19, 2019
A loose coalition of groups such as the Motor Carriers for Regulatory Reform, the ASECTT group, NASTC and many others have been the most vocal speaking out against the draft language in a DOT funding bill in the House to return CSA SMS scores to public view.
Integrating Robotic Technology in Your Organization
LandLink
JUNE 19, 2019
Robotic applications in the manufacturing process is nothing new but until recently has been limited to simple repetitive processes. The implementation of more sophisticated robotic applications is well on its way in many commercial and retail environments. Self-driving forklifts and pic-and-pack robots are common in warehouses worldwide. Inside Amazon's warehouse in southern New Jersey, U.S., it isn't uncommon to find giant beetle-like robots moving around busily with vertical shelves stacked o
Do I need a business presentation?
LoGo
JUNE 19, 2019
Companies and organizations often use business presentations as a tool to sell an idea or product, for training purposes, or to motivate the audience. Several factors determine the effectiveness of it with the public, but it all comes down to one thing: engaging your audience. Getting your public involved and truly interested when reading or […].
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.
NGVAmerica’s Clarke Honored by DOE Vehicle Technologies Office
NGT News
JUNE 19, 2019
Jeffrey Clarke, NGVAmerica’s longtime director of regulatory affairs and general counsel, was presented with the 2019 Distinguished Achievement Award by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) at its 2019 Annual Merit Review on June 11. Through this award, the VTO recognized Clarke’s “dedication and enthusiasm in working with Clean Cities to advance […].
Nasdaq Spotlight: Mazars USA
Mazars Ledger
JUNE 19, 2019
Partner Stuart Nussbaum and Manager Nathalie Gilet represented Mazars USA in a live interview at Nasdaq’s studio on May… The post Nasdaq Spotlight: Mazars USA appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.
Where there is a will, there’s a way
World Food Programme Logistics
JUNE 19, 2019
Spotlight on Hugo Rosales, the advocate for drone activities in Central America When he joined the World Food Programme as an IT officer the second incarnation of the iPod had just arived and the must-have phone was the the Nokia 6610. Over the past 17 years Hugo Rosales’s role has changed as much as the tech and Hugo is ever keen to embrace the next innovation to match cloud services or the drones he is keen on.
Nasdaq Spotlight: Mazars USA
Mazars Ledger
JUNE 19, 2019
Partner Stuart Nussbaum and Manager Nathalie Gilet represented Mazars USA in a live interview at Nasdaq’s studio on May […]. The post Nasdaq Spotlight: Mazars USA appeared first on The Ledger - Mazars USA.
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
Why the Road to Autonomous Vehicles Is Bumpy
IoT World Today
JUNE 19, 2019
In the long-run, autonomous vehicle technology promises to be transformative for several industries. But for now, deployment of the technology has been gradual, thanks in part to high-profile accidents involving autonomous technology. As a result, prominent automotive and trucking company leaders are hesitant to speculate on timelines for commercialization of the technology.
Nasdaq Spotlight: Mazars USA
Mazars Ledger
JUNE 19, 2019
Partner Stuart Nussbaum and Manager Nathalie Gilet represented Mazars USA in a live interview at Nasdaq’s studio on May 24th […]. The post Nasdaq Spotlight: Mazars USA appeared first on The Ledger - Mazars USA.
Providing a brighter future for Nigeria’s conflict victims
World Food Programme Logistics
JUNE 19, 2019
A decade-long conflict in Nigeria’s northeast has displaced almost two million people. Efforts are underway to empower some towards a greater degree of self-reliance Shehu Masta Camp in Dikwa is home to 4,000 displaced people. Photo: WFP / Patrick Fuller On a clear day, Bulama Abbagana can see an outline of his village Antul, which lies barely four kilometres from the town of Dikwa in Nigeria’s northeast state of Borno.
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