New paper published on Standards and carrier differentiation
Supply Chain and Logistics
AUGUST 28, 2018
My colleagues Chris Clott, Rob Cannizzaro and I just published a paper in the Journal of Shipping and Trade.
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Truckstop.com buys freight bill financing firm
DC Velocity
AUGUST 28, 2018
Board member Roy Banks becomes president of D&S Factors and LoadPay division.
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DOT Considers Reopening Trucking Hours of Service Rules
Material Handling and Logistics
AUGUST 28, 2018
ELD enforcement focuses attention on the need for greater flexibility.
There’s More To Personalized Packaging Than Names And Logos
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
AUGUST 28, 2018
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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.
Private equity firm acquires TMS vendor MercuryGate
DC Velocity
AUGUST 28, 2018
Summit Partners installs former RedPrairie chief Juliano as CEO, announces plans for growth.
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DrayNow raises $5 million for intermodal drayage software
DC Velocity
AUGUST 28, 2018
Freight matching and tracking app expands into CA and TX, with more to come, firm says.
Testing the waters of last-mile delivery
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 28, 2018
It used to be that we would wait a week or two to get what we ordered. Now we want it in a day or two and some recent studies have shown that people are willing to pay a small premium to get goods the same day they order them.
Research: What Leading Shippers Do to Obtain Better Truckload Rates and Performance
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 28, 2018
No doubt about it: this trucking environment is sending plenty of truckload budgets into the red. What can shippers do to navigate this market? Take your cue from the latest findings of MIT researchers. Using data from TMC, a division of C.H. Robinson , the researchers examined the best practices that separate Leaders from Laggards in getting better truckload rates and performance.
Fuel prices turn back up
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 28, 2018
Every region in the U.S. reported an increase in diesel prices this week; middle-America saw most of the gasoline pump price increases.
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
‘The furthest, the weakest’ – how logistics creates national power
Logistics in War
AUGUST 28, 2018
By David Beaumont. This article follows-up last week’s post on logistics in deterrence. . The nature and characteristics of strategic competition has been given new life in recent months. Theorists, writers, military professionals and many others are looking for indicators of strategic activity, some obvious and some not so conspicuous. One of the more abstract ideas prevalent in this discussion is the concept of national power.
50,000th Freightliner New Cascadia delivered
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 28, 2018
A little over one-and-a-half years: that's how long it took to reach 50,000 Freightliner New Cascadia tractors on North American highways.
Exploring America’s Truck Driver Shortage
Trans Global Auto Logistics
AUGUST 28, 2018
Exploring America’s Truck Driver Shortage. Ask anyone in the trucking industry why there’s a truck driver shortage, and you will hear all kinds of answers. Theories and speculation alike, the reality is, this driver shortage has the potential to raise freight rates and hurt the economy. To overcome this shortage, trucking companies and shippers are searching for truck driver shortage solutions.
Highest driver pay raise ever takes effect at Atlas Van Lines
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 28, 2018
Atlas Van Lines has put in place what it says is "the largest and most extensive" pay increase in its history for owner-operators in its truckload freight and specialty commodities divisions.
Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability
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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.
Compact RFID Reader and Writer
Material Handling and Logistics
AUGUST 28, 2018
iDTRONIC has introduced the EVO UHF Stick Reader, a compact RFID reader and writer with adjustable power up to a maximum of 100 mW.
CARiD opens new online stores, including one aimed at trucking
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 28, 2018
CARiD.com, an online retailer of all things automotive and more, has introduced a network of new online stores for road, water, and outdoor enthusiasts. The seven ID brands, along with industry stalwart CARiD.
Flower Power: With Blockchain to more Freshness
Log-hub
AUGUST 28, 2018
Everyone enjoys the smell of freshly cut flowers and we all like to keep cut flowers around as long as possible. Whenever we buy a bouquet or anniversary arrangement at our favorite florist, we wonder: For how many days will our flowers continue to look and smell nice? The internet is full of methods and tricks to make the blossoms last longer. But wouldn’t it also be nice to know the origin of the bunch of fragrant roses we bought?
NACFE study: fleets adopting efficiency technologies save millions at the pump
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 28, 2018
Average miles per gallon for the 20 fleets included in the research was 7.28 in 2017.
How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces
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Finding the Right Location for Your Company’s Next Logistics/Distribution Center
Logistics Management
AUGUST 28, 2018
Download this new research brief, conducted by Peerless Research Group, examining how Florida’s pivotal location and supporting infrastructure enable organizations’ supply chains to easily access important international commercial centers.
How to Scale Your Business with a 3PL
3PL Insights
AUGUST 28, 2018
You’ve been working on your eCommerce business for some time now. Maybe your product is flooding your basement, making its way to your living room, and spilling out into the garage. It’s great that business is doing so well, but you don’t want to go crazy, so it might be time to consider other solutions. It’s no lie that eCommerce businesses are expanding rapidly, and more and more people are utilizing online shopping: “In 2017, eCommerce was responsible for around $2.3 trillion in sales and is
3PLs face moment of truth: Part II
Logistics Management
AUGUST 28, 2018
What do shippers need to do when evaluating the best 3PL? That question and others will be addressed at the 3PL Value Creation North America Summit 2018 in Chicago this October.
[PODCAST] Why Digital Tools to Optimize Inventory Management Allows Supply Chain Execs to Stay More Strategic at Every Link in the Supply Chain
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 28, 2018
Hello and welcome back to another episode of “The Freight Project Podcast!” On today’s episode, we welcome Margaret Bendis, US Marketing Specialist for a company called EazyStock a cloud-based software-as-a-solution (SaaS) that optimizes inventory management. We hope you enjoy “The Freight Project Podcast.” You can subscribe and find this podcast on Apple iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Soundcloud , YouTube , and iHeartRadio!
GEP Outlook Report 2024
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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.
UPS rolls out on-demand U.S. fulfillment network geared towards B2B e-commerce
Logistics Management
AUGUST 28, 2018
Global transportation and logistics bellwether UPS announced today it has rolled out a new technology company and digital platform focused on matching available warehouse space and fulfillment services geared towards merchants shipping online orders to their customers quickly. Entitled Ware2Go, UPS said that this new offering leverages its various custom e-commerce solutions for both small- and medium-sized shippers.
29th Annual State of Logistics Report: Top rates, strong demand
Transporeon
AUGUST 28, 2018
It’s the best of times for truckload (TL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers, according to Logistics Management magazine. Detailing the 29th Annual State of Logistics Report produced by A. T. Kearney in partnership with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and Penske Logistics, it pronounced, “There haven’t been truckload rates this high since before the Great Recession.
Diesel average heads up almost 2 cents
Logistics Management
AUGUST 28, 2018
The national average price per gallon for diesel gasoline saw a 1.9-cent gain this week to $3.226 per gallon, according to the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration (EIA).
The First Steps of Necessary Federal Maritime Commission Changes
Freightos
AUGUST 28, 2018
This article originally appeared on JOC.com. . Long before there were trucks, trains, and planes, there were ships. Ships transformed travel and warfare, enabling humans to see beyond their villages and into the world. Most importantly, they unlocked global trade. In today’s Information Age, the world’s pace has accelerated. It is hard to imagine that not so long ago people once waited for the morning paper to see how stocks closed the day before.
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
Armstrong & Associates’ executive says 3PLs face moment of truth: Part I
Logistics Management
AUGUST 28, 2018
Supply chain activities specifically related to transportation have seen dramatic changes in the last five years driven by end user experience and the technologies available to support, maintains Ravi Dosanjh Executive Armstrong & Associates’ (A&A) Vice President – International Advisory.
Trucker Tools upgrades mobile driver app, adds digital load-matching
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 28, 2018
Trucker Tools expands on its cloud-based application suite and mobile driver app.
Exploring America’s Truck Driver Shortage
Trans Global Auto Logistics
AUGUST 28, 2018
Exploring America’s Truck Driver Shortage. Ask anyone in the trucking industry why there’s a truck driver shortage, and you will hear all kinds of answers. Theories and speculation alike, the reality is, this driver shortage has the potential to raise freight rates and hurt the economy. To overcome this shortage, trucking companies and shippers are searching for truck driver shortage solutions.
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