Mon.Nov 05, 2018

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Navigating Tariff Changes and the Global Trade Environment

Talking Logistics

It’s not often that global trade news repeatedly makes it into the headlines, but that’s been the case this year as the U.S. and China impose tit-for-tat tariffs on each other, NAFTA gets renegotiated, and the uncertainty around Brexit continues (among many other trade-related developments). What impact are these changes having on importers and exporters?

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The Road To Autonomous Truck Viability Begins To Clear

Logistics Viewpoints

When it comes to driving autonomous trucks on the interstate, there are several issues that need to be solved. A startup called Wavesense has solved one key problem. The CEO of Wavesense talks with ARC about the other issues that need to be solved. The post The Road To Autonomous Truck Viability Begins To Clear appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Less Than Truckload Shipping Trends to Wrap Up 2018

GlobalTranz

Transportation is the largest sector of the economy, making up 8.9 percent gross domestic product (GDP), reports the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. The simultaneous growth of the economy and trucking indicate actual GDP percentages would be higher if compared to the same time last year. In anticipation of the 2018 holiday shopping season , transportation trucking, including Less-Than-Truckload (LTL), Full Truckload (FT), Parcel, and intermodal, will increase in value.

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How drivers, carriers rank top trucking issues speaks volumes

Fleet Owner

AUSTIN, TX. In the American Transportation Research Institute's (ATRI) latest annual survey on the trucking industry's biggest issues, the driver shortage topped the overall list for the second straight year.

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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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Geopolitics, technological innovation top global transport industry concerns

DC Velocity

Majority of companies surveyed say autonomous trucks will be a "viable option" within the next 10 years, IRU study shows.

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Amazon expands free shipping for the holiday season

DC Velocity

Online retailer says all U.S. customers will get free shipping for a limited time, beginning November 5.

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Bestpass surpasses $100 Million in toll-related savings for customers

Fleet Owner

Bestpass, a company that provides nationwide toll management to commercial fleets, recently surpassed $100 million in toll-related savings for its customers, which range in size from independent owner-operators to mega-fleets with thousands of vehicl

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2018 Warehouse / Distribution Center Survey: Labor crunch driving automation

Logistics Management

The combined forces of a strong economy, e-commerce growth and a tight labor market are making it more important for distribution center (DC) operations to find ways to make their existing infrastructure and people more productive. Software and automation continue to prove to be a vital part of the solution.

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New awards determine which trucks hold their value best

Fleet Owner

Wondering if your fleet trucks have better residual value than others? B2B vehicle data provider Price Digests is about to announce winners of its first Highest Retained Value Awards for commercial trucks.

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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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3PL gap is closing at the top

Logistics Management

In a world that is becoming increasingly commoditized, brand recognition is particularly important to the third-party logistics (3PL) industry, observes Armstrong & Associates.

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Pilot Flying J announces $2 million in charitable donations

Fleet Owner

The company celebrates its 60th anniversary this month to honor its history of giving back and commitment to fueling life’s journeys into the future.

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How will the tariff war with China affect U.S. container ports?

Logistics Management

Chinese imports account for nearly half of all container imports moving over U.S. ports, so at first blush, port volumes are seemingly at great risk as increased duties are threatened. But, don’t hit the panic button just yet.

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Zonar and Cummins provide joint customers with enhanced diagnostic solution

Fleet Owner

Zonar customers with Cummins engines to be empowered by Cummins to make critical business decisions with analysis from Cummins engine experts in real-time.

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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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Hub Group to acquire CaseStack

Logistics Management

Earlier today, freight transportation services provider Hub Group announced it plans to acquire CaseStack for $225 million in cash. Established in 1999, Santa Monica, Calif.-based CaseStack has two primary business units. One unit, CaseStack Logistics Services, provides consolidation services for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies that sell into the North American retail market.

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Voice-Picking for Android Users

Material Handling and Logistics

Honeywell has launched a fully integrated voice-directed productivity solution for SAP Business One users.

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Rocky Brands Sees the Light

Logistics Management

Confronting an aging materials handling system and new channels of business with new customer expectations, Rocky Brands installed a put-to-light and sortation system to ramp up fulfillment.

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Warehouse Control System

Material Handling and Logistics

The HighJump Warehouse Control System has been integrated with the HighJump Warehouse Management System.

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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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Global supply chains prepare for uncertain economy

Logistics Management

Recent strength in employment and income, solid gains in household net worth, and elevated consumer sentiment have generated considerable momentum just as tariffs on some $200 billion of imports from China have gone into effect.

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Log-hub at the 35. BVL International Supply Chain Conference 2018

Log-hub

One of Europe’s leading logistics events, the 35t International Supply Chain Conference took place in Berlin, Germany from October 17th-19th. Again, Log-hub was one of the exhibitors. The conference, organized by the German Logistics Association (BVL) was a diverse event with value-added benefits for every participant. More than 3000 participants attended the congress.

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Non-manufacturing output declines in October but remains in growth mode, says ISM report

Logistics Management

The index ISM uses to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI–dropped 1.3% to 60.3 (a reading above 50 indicates growth), while still growing for the 105th consecutive month. The October NMI is 1.8% above the 12-month average of 58.5.

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WorkOliday! LogiNext cracked the millennial code in scenic Goa!

Loginext

At LogiNext, we thrive on Technology and Innovation, which is why we are continuously winning the hearts of our clients at a Global platform. This success is governed by our belief that the right blend of People and Technology partnership is what steers our business ambition forward.

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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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Quarterly Transportation Market Update: Truckload - Full speed ahead for profitability

Logistics Management

Carrier executives are putting the pedal to the metal to meet rising freight demands in an era of tightened capacity, driver scarcity and regulatory constraints.

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Modular Improvements Made to Warehouse Height Restrictor

Logistics Business Magazine

Workplace safety specialists A-SAFE have re-engineered their Height Restrictor. The product offers guidance and physical protection, guarding against damage to vulnerable corners, columns, door openings and overhead assets such as sprinkler systems and ventilation pipes. The latest development introduces a new element of modularity, making the product is quicker to ship and quicker to install; reducing delivery and set-up times, according to the company.

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35th Annual Quest for Quality Awards Dinner

Logistics Management

Those carriers, third-party logistics providers and U.S. ports that crossed the service-excellence finish line ahead of their competitors collected their Quest for Quality Awards at our annual Awards Dinner.

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DHL Adds Bristol and Manchester to easyJet Ground Handling Ops

Logistics Business Magazine

DHL Supply Chain is to add both Bristol and Manchester airports to its existing ground handling contract for easyJet. From February 2019, DHL will take over responsibility for delivering core customer service and logistics operations including passenger arrival and bag-drop, baggage sortation, boarding gate marshalling, aircraft loading and unloading, as well as management of other service providers across the two airports.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024

Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.

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Land O’Lakes lock in Texas-based capacity

Logistics Management

Faced with the challenge of securing capacity in specific lanes, the iconic company broke with tradition and teamed up with Uber Freight to take a technology-based approach to improve service.

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Sustainability via Mass-Recycling Go Green Initiative Promoted by Leading Port Groups

Logistics Manager

Five leading container port operators from around the globe recently took part in a week-long initiative to promote sustainable resource usage in their respective port and networks. 8,332 employees of DP World , Shanghai International Port Group , Port of Rotterdam , PSA International and Hutchison Ports collected a total of 1,966 kg of aluminium cans and 2,227 mobile phones during the fifth annual Go Green Initiative.

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Control Costs with a Smarter WMS

Logistics Management

Speed and complexity of omni-channel demands an integrated, agile approach.

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