Mon.May 06, 2019

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Dropshipping Is Helping to Meet eCommerce Demands

Material Handling and Logistics

A new study from the Center for Supply Chain Research at Lehigh University shows that retailers are expanding their virtual inventory without incurring additional carrying and fulfillment costs by utilizing dropship programs

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Fleet sentiment survey indicates some softening in trucking

Fleet Owner

Even with some slowing in the overall environment for the trucking companies that responded to the survey, a majority of them are still very healthy with a good outlook for 2019.

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Subway Restaurants’ Journey to Improved Recalls

Logistics Viewpoints

Traceability is one supply chain application that many pundits argue is a perfect fit for blockchain technologies. Subway and its Franchisee-owned supply chain are on an ongoing journey to improve their recall and traceability capabilities. Not surprisingly, they have taken a hard look at blockchain as a solution for improved traceability. So, what the Subway Franchisee-owned supply chain group have to say about blockchain is worth paying attention to.

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Connectivity improves fleet efficiency

Fleet Owner

Technology firms have stepped in and are offering digital services to fleets.

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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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The Inventory Accuracy “Confidence Gap”

Talking Logistics

Note: The following is an excerpt from “ Omni-Channel Logistics Leaders: 5 Key Insights to Improve Inventory Performance for 2019 ,” based on research conducted by Adelante SCM and LEGACY Supply Chain Services with input from nearly 100 supply chain professionals from retail, manufacturing, and logistics service providers companies in the United States and Canada.

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Manhattan Associates releases updated version of flagship TMS

Logistics Management

Supply chain software provider Manhattan Associates recently rolled out an updated release of its cloud-based Transportation Management System (TMS), entitled Manhattan TMS, which it said augments the offering’s modeling capabilities, as well as upgrades to its carrier connectivity, benchmark rating, and expanded global logistics support components.

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A fleet’s demise: Drivers jobless, some stranded; support and help offered

Fleet Owner

Falcon Transport’s sudden shutdown brings reactions from politicians and others.

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Wielding the Supply Chain as a ‘Competitive Weapon’

Supply Chain Brain

Business theorists have been talking up the concept of supply chain as a “competitive weapon” for so many years that if it were really happening, they’d have a well-stocked armory by now.

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STB report takes a long look at rate review methodologies and processes

Logistics Management

The Department of Transportation’s Surface Transportation Board (STB) recently announced that its Rate Reform Task Force completed report with its recommendations for potential changes to the STB’s rate review processes and methodologies. Established in January 2018, the STB’s Rate Reform Task Force was tasked with recommending improvements to the STB’s existing rate review processes, as well as to propose new rate review methodologies “that are more attuned to the realities of the current trans

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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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6 Toyota Experts Share How They Apply Lean Management Principles

Conger

Implementing lean management principles is challenging. The goal? To eliminate waste without sacrificing productivity to improve customer value. When it comes down to applying lean strategies, it’s not so easy. So we asked six Toyota experts: how are you applying lean management principles at your facility? The insights we received were nothing short of amazing.

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Using Inbound Freight Data to Know When to Consolidate Business & Get Deeper Vendor Discounts

GlobalTranz

Shippers may work with countless vendors in today’s world, and in the age of e-commerce, it is possible for shippers to work with vendors and suppliers from across the globe. Unfortunately, managing this complex vendor network and controlling inbound freight costs is difficult at best. However, the use of inbound freight data can help shippers.read More.

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YRC Freight Teamsters members sign off on National Master Contract

Logistics Management

The Teamsters said that this contract raises wages, restores a week of vacation, and protects benefits. This contract covers roughly 25,000 YRC Freight workers at its YRC Freight Holland, and New Penn subsidiaries and was approved by a 60% to 40% margin. While the votes are in, the contract will not go into effect until the YRC Freight Teamsters Joint Council 40, who rejected the contract, has the required votes.

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Trucks stand out at New York Auto Show

Fleet Owner

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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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Technology Roundtable: Are you ready for what’s next?

Logistics Management

In this webcast LM's group editorial director Michael Levans gathers four top supply chain management technology analysts to discuss how some of the hottest software and technologies is helping logistics and supply chain management professionals streamline their operations to meet the pressing demands of digital commerce and manage through the tightest labor market in a generation.

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Penske Trucks Are for Girls Event

Women in Trucking

Penske and Girl Scouts of Northern IN got together to learn about the transportation and logistics industry. The day’s activities included: rental/service shop tour, parts bingo, relay races, logistics farm to cookie selling group races, Touch-A-Truck (with LOTS of air horn honking), air filter monsters, pizza, and a patch presentation. The girls asked insightful questions about the transportation field and the role women play in it and had a great time learning from the Penske team!

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6 Toyota Experts Share How They Apply Lean Management Principles

Conger

Implementing lean management principles is challenging. The goal? To eliminate waste without sacrificing productivity to improve customer value. When it comes down to applying lean strategies, it’s not so easy. So we asked six Toyota experts: how are you applying lean management principles at your facility? The insights we received were nothing short of amazing.

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National Hurricane Preparedness Week: May 5-11

Penske Move Ahead

Just weeks from the start of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season , the spotlight is on preparation and the steps you can take to keep yourself and your property safe during the strong storms. Hurricanes can cause storm surges, high winds, and flooding. It is important that you and your business have a plan in place in case your area is affected. National Hurricane Preparedness Week , from May 5 to 11 , is a chance for you to review important safety information on what to do before, during and aft

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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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European ports prepare for the worst but hope for the best

247 Customs Broker

While vehicle import and export trade through the UK remained strong in 2018, the ports handling that trade were working under the gathering clouds of Brexit uncertainty. Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that the UK exported over 1.2m new passenger vehicles last year, 81.5% of what the country’s car […]. The post European ports prepare for the worst but hope for the best appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Penske Truck Leasing’s Gregg Mangione Named Truck Fleet Innovator of 2019

Penske Move Ahead

Heavy Duty Trucking magazine names Gregg Mangione, senior vice president of maintenance at Penske Truck Leasing , a 2019 Truck Fleet Innovator. Gregg Mangione, senior vice president of maintenance at Penske Truck Leasing. According to Heavy Duty Trucking magazine , each year editors review nominations to select four or more fleet executives who have consistently shown innovation in areas such as leadership, productivity, business practices, safety, maintenance, spec’ing, technology, human

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The Inventory Accuracy “Confidence Gap”

247 Customs Broker

Note: The following is an excerpt from “Omni-Channel Logistics Leaders: 5 Key Insights to Improve Inventory Performance for 2019,” based on research conducted by Adelante SCM and LEGACY Supply Chain Services with input from nearly 100 supply chain professionals from retail, manufacturing, and logistics service providers companies in the United States and Canada.

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S&OP – 13 Years On, What Have We Learned and What Has Changed?

AIMMS

In December 2006, I published an article titled “ S&OP or just good supply chain planning ?” The article looked at what Sales and Operations Planning is, what it isn’t, and whether companies were on the right path to implementing it. I wondered: is S& OP just too hard to implement ? C ould the majority of the benefit s be achieved by first focusing on establishing good supply chain pl anning ?

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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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Insider Tips for Transporting Steel

247 Customs Broker

This post is also available in: Spanish Portuguese (Brazil) Here are five key points to keep in mind when moving steel throughout the Americas region. Producing and distributing steel requires a very complex and extensive transportation process. Using a combination of ocean, rail, and truck, companies can effectively deliver their finished products to customers without […].

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S&OP – 13 Years On, What Have We Learned and What Has Changed?

AIMMS

In December 2006, I published an article titled “ S&OP or just good supply chain planning ?” The article looked at what Sales and Operations Planning is, what it isn’t, and whether companies were on the right path to implementing it. I wondered: is S& OP just too hard to implement ? C ould the majority of the benefit s be achieved by first focusing on establishing good supply chain pl anning ?

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Freight forwarding companies: 6 things to avoid when looking for a partner

247 Customs Broker

In the logistics market, freight forwarding companies are constantly in need of finding reliable partners to do business and work with on specific projects. Some agents find it hard to choose partners, due to a number of options available in the market and not knowing what factors to consider in order to select the best […]. The post Freight forwarding companies: 6 things to avoid when looking for a partner appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Tariff and trade war tension continues to simmer based on Trump’s latest Tweets

Logistics Management

That feeling that the United States-China “trade war” was going to come to some kind of a mutually beneficial resolution by late May or early June does not exactly seem like such a given, based on recent, you guessed it, Tweets issued by President Trump, right?

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

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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HOS changes to be published, open for comment next month

247 Customs Broker

Brief Dive Brief: Changes to hours-of-service (HOS) regulations in the trucking industry are expected to be up for a round of a public comment beginning next month, according to an April regulatory update from the Department of Transportation (DOT). The rule change will be published on June 7, and the comment period will end July […]. The post HOS changes to be published, open for comment next month appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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President Trump Threatens to Raise 10% Tariffs to 25% on all Remaining Chinese Goods This Friday.

ShipLilly

President Donald Trump said he will raise tariffs on $200B of Chinese goods, because talks on a US-China trade deal are moving “too slowly”. On Sunday, May 5, 2019, President Trump issued two tweets threatening to increase the current 10% tariff on $200B in Chinese imports to 25% effective on Friday, May 10. He further threatened to impose a 25% tariff on all remaining imports from China.

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Trucker recognized after helping motorist stuck in snowstorm

247 Customs Broker

Donald Wood ABF Freight truck driver Donald Wood, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, has been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association for helping an elderly man whose vehicle went off the road in a blinding snowstorm. Wood was waiting out a blizzard on Jan. 12 in Liberal, Kansas, where roads were closed with […]. The post Trucker recognized after helping motorist stuck in snowstorm appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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