LandLink

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Our economies and our lives depend on the efficient movement of goods; a movement that is underpinned by complex transport and logistics chains. But, while delivering goods from producer to end user, transport and logistics systems are under increasing pressure to deliver greater efficiency, more sustainability, and improved cost-effectiveness. Connectivity and IOT ( The Internet of Things ) will be the key components to a competitive edge in the Logistics of tomorrow.

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Cyzerg

DECEMBER 12, 2018

It is not uncommon to see small and mid-size logistics companies struggle with business growth. In many cases, these problems are associated with poor lead generation, lack of sales predictability, and low sales conversion rates—converting leads into customers. In our previous article , we discussed some of the common sales problems these logistics companies face.

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DC Velocity

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Canadian logistics provider reminds customers to ship early and follow 12 tips for successful holiday deliveries.

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 12, 2018

SAN ANTONIO. In terms of an employee rewards and recruitment/ retention tool, it's hard to ask for much better than the Rush Truck Centers Tech Skills Rodeo.

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Advertiser: GEP

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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DC Velocity

DECEMBER 12, 2018

New containers arrive in Guatemala in time for peak perishables shipping season, company says.

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DC Velocity

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Company picks Dallas/Fort Worth site for newest regional air hub.

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Fleets that switch to 6x2 axles can see fuel savings in the 2.5% range. But less than 5% of the market is 6x2s.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2018

We have entered the final weeks of the Logistics Viewpoints year. As always, it was a busy year covering the latest supply chain and logistics trends, emerging technologies, mergers and acquisitions, major news announcements, and more. Like in years past, we wanted to look back at the Top 10 most popular articles written this year and see what our readers found to be the most interesting.

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Cummins Inc announced that the Cummins X12 engine is now available in the Freightliner 114SD chassis.

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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.

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Industry suppliers will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030 and will phase out coal-fired boilers in their own companies and direct suppliers from 2025. The fashion industry took a large step on Dec. 10 to address climate change by launching the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action. Under the auspices of UN Climate Change, leading fashion brands, retailers, supplier organizations, and others, including a major shipping company, have agreed to collectively address the climate im

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Pricing for both truckload and intermodal freight movements saw another strong month in November, according to data in the most recent editions of the Truckload Linehaul Index and Intermodal Index from Cass Information Systems and Broughton Capital.

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IoT World Today

DECEMBER 12, 2018

It seems at the close of every year, a handful of tech pundits project that the coming year will be the “year of IoT.” After several years in a row of warm rather than meteoric growth, there are fewer people making that claim for 2019. While it may seem like a clichéd projection, next year is likely to be something of a mixed bag for the Internet of Things.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the coming year. Most of the conferences on our list are in the U.S., although some are in Europe, South America, and Asia. Many of the leading ERP and supply chain software vendors have customer events in various countries around the world.; you can check their websites for information regarding dates and locations.

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Advertiser: GEP

Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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Kane is Able

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Educators in the Workplace is a program that allows secondary school educators to spend a week learning the technical skills, behaviors and mindsets high school students need to succeed in today's business environment.

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2018

TouchPath has launched TouchManufacturer, a fully integrated, lean manufacturing management system that can be implemented by both discrete and process manufacturers.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 12, 2018

It's time for companies to move beyond the age of mass production and consumption — and design supply-chain processes that can serve a customer segment of one.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2018

E-commerce growth is record-breaking, and experts estimate business-to-consumer e-commerce revenue to reach $3.2 trillion by 2020. That doesn’t even count the mountains of products that are shipped back for recycling, repairs or replacement via reverse logistics. Meanwhile, the value of the business-to-business e-commerce empire to generate double that in the same period.

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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

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Freightquote

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Flatbed rates are always changing, but why? Let’s break down a few factors to get to the bottom of what determines flatbed rates and quotes.

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GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2018

The e -commerce sector is fiercely expanding, and the number of Consumers who are purchasing online is constantly growing. According to statistics, holiday e-commerce sales in 2018 have reached $120 billion compared to $103,88 in 2017, which is 15.5 percent growth. Purchasing oversized items, like furniture or equipment online is becoming more common as well.

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Specifics on when NS will officially set up shop in Atlanta were not disclosed, but company officials said that the company is currently in what it called “advanced discussions” to purchase a site from Cousins Properties in Midtown Atlanta at 650 West Peachtree St. NW. And they added that NS plans to engage Cousins to manage the development of the new headquarters, with details related to that expected to be released in the first quarter of next year.

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Loginext

DECEMBER 12, 2018

As technology becomes deeply ingrained in the business operations, cloud-based tools lead the charge toward a new and improved fleet management landscape. From automation to IoT to in-fleet GPS tools, technology is the secret sauce to help fleet managers achieve goals across their organization.

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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.

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Mazars Ledger

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Current day reporting and compliance requires deep understanding of laws and regulations, authoritative guidance and industry practices. The volume and… The post The Game-Changing Impacts of Revised and New ASTM Standards for Environmental Liability Valuation, Recognition, and Disclosure appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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Automotive Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2018

The growth in Russian vehicle exports during 2018 could be in jeopardy if a new bill to ban Russian vehicle imports is passed by the government in Ukraine, one of the biggest sales markets for Russian-made cars. According to figures from the Russian Federal Customs Service, in the first nine months of 2018, vehicle exports from Russia climbed to 66,000 units, 3.7% up on the same period the previous year.

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After-sales Logistics Network Optimization Software Government Availability 43

Mazars Ledger

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Current day reporting and compliance requires deep understanding of laws and regulations, authoritative guidance and industry practices. The volume and […]. The post The Game-Changing Impacts of Revised and New ASTM Standards for Environmental Liability Valuation, Recognition, and Disclosure appeared first on The Ledger.

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Automotive Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2018

A ground-breaking ceremony was held this week to mark the official start of construction of a new logistics centre at Steyr, Austria, to serve BMW’s nearby engine plant. . Contract logistics services provider Industrie-Logistik-Linz will rent the property and use it to consolidate activities from several of BMW Steyr’s external warehouses to shorten material flows and transport routes.

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Logistics Manager

DECEMBER 12, 2018

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2018

One of the UK’s most important and respected retailers, John Lewis & Partners, has implemented Paragon’s Live Management software to increase the efficiency of its nationwide operation. The retailer will now be able to share real-time delivery information across its store network, allowing each location to better manage delivery and replenishment processes.

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Logistics Manager

DECEMBER 12, 2018

One of the world’s biggest logistics companies, Kuwait headquartered Agility , recently announced a major new investment of $100 million over three years to develop and launch Shipa.com. The new digital platform will allow businesses, entrepreneurs and consumers to manage their freight, e-commerce, and urban deliveries online. Chairwoman for Agility, Henadi Al-Saleh said, “Shipa.com makes life easier through technology, whether you are a small business running your supply chain with a few clicks

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