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Trends in Final Mile Logistics

GlobalTranz

Trends in final mile logistics mirror those present in all industries undergoing digital transformation. While the logistics industry began digital transformation years ago with the advent of transportation management systems (TMS) and the recent rollout of the ELD mandate, final mile logistics remain simple in terms of technology. However, that is changing, and supply chain.read More.

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What do the proposed 2020 HOS changes mean for the trucking market?

CH Robinson Logistics

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Are You Getting Paid Enough? A Truck Driver’s Salary Guide

United World Transporation

A career in truck driving has many benefits: no extensive post-secondary education required, a short training time, a good supply of jobs, and the potential for lucrative pay are key benefits that draw people to the industry. But, exactly how much can you expect to earn? The good thing is, there is an abundance of readily available data that you can compare against to see if you are getting paid enough.

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The Top 3PLs & Cold Storage Providers of 2019

Food Logistics

Food Logistics announces its Top 3PLs & Cold Storage Provider winners.

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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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‘Back-loaded’ hurricane season bearing down on U.S. coastlines

Fleet Owner

More than 45% of U.S. refining capacity and 51% of gas processing is along the Gulf of Mexico coastline.

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How Math is Becoming Cool in Supply Chain – Again!

Logistics Viewpoints

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. When I started my career in the late ’90s, supply chain was a cool place for math geeks! As a discipline supply chain was not really that big in the universities. The traditional pathway into supply chain was through a major in operations research, industrial engineering, or business, often […].

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The Top 3PLs & Cold Storage Providers of 2019

Food Logistics

Food Logistics announces its Top 3PLs & Cold Storage Provider winners.

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Time to get tougher on the motoring public’s distraction

Overdrive Online

Is it time to treat distraction behind the wheel among the motoring public as tough as DUI? Clifford Peterson suggests trucking organizations would do well to team up with insurers to at the very least increase penalties for motorists' distraction, to combat what's clearly a safety problem.

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The Top 3PLs & Cold Storage Providers of 2019

Food Logistics

Food Logistics announces its Top 3PLs & Cold Storage Provider winners.

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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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Article 2: Trucking Freight Futures 101

Logistics Management

This article provides a snapshot of the trucking freight futures market, starting with a summary of the basics about derivatives-futures and then diving into the specifics of trucking freight futures and their application for the key trucking market participants – trucking carriers, shippers, 3PLs and opportunistic traders/investors.

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What’s on Your Radar? Planning for Less Disruption in the Wake of Severe Weather and Disasters

Talking Logistics

Ask anyone in supply chain – the past few years have been particularly active for natural disasters and major weather events. Globally, natural disasters caused $160 billion in damage in 2018 according to a report by German insurance company Munich RE. In the U.S. alone, the annual average number of billion-dollar disasters over the past. Read more What’s on Your Radar?

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Mack introduces new proactive maintenance tool

Fleet Owner

Expanded partnership with Noregon aims to optimize planned downtime for powertrain-related services

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Making driver appreciation a year-round event

Truck News

National Trucking Week will be celebrated across Canada Sept. 1-7, but winning fleets – and even manufacturers – have come to the realization driver appreciation should be celebrated year-round.

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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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Dana to supply Spicer drive axles, driveshafts to McNeilus

Fleet Owner

Dana’s equipment will be standard for redesigned Oshkosh S-Series Front Discharge Mixer.

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5 freight factors shaping shipping capacity today.

Freightquote

Freight shipping capacity changes for many reasons. Learn the top five freight factors that cause shifts in shipping capacity.

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Asset tracking: A fleet owner’s perspective

Fleet Owner

Trucking industry experts explain how this vital link in the system is best addressed, now and in the future.

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Filing freight claims: Guidelines to make sure you are prepared.

Freightquote

The freight claims process can be both stressful and challenging for shippers. Freightquote by C.H. Robinson offers tips for how to file a freight claim.

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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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Does your AP process make no exceptions?

Fleet Owner

Many of the slowdowns in accounts payable processing are the result of manual, paper-based invoices.

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Filing freight claims: Guidelines to make sure you are prepared.

Freightquote

The freight claims process can be both stressful and challenging for shippers. Freightquote by C.H. Robinson offers tips for how to file a freight claim.

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FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index sees some mild improvement

Logistics Management

For June, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI was -0.82, an improvement over May’s -2.3 and April’s -1.18.

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What are the most common freight shipping terms?

Freightquote

Want to know more about the most common freight shipping terms in the industry? Read up on the definitions of these common shipping terms today.

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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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Tips for Building a Successful Email Campaign

WorkWave

Time To Read: 4 minutes. Of the many channels of communication used to connect with your audience to promote your brand and increase sales, email marketing has been found to be one of the most successful. In a recent article, Hubspot reported that email generates $38 for every $1 spent, making it one of the most effective options available ! Not only is email marketing one of the most successful methods of promotion, but it’s also easy to execute for any size operation if done correctly!

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Commerce and NRF report July retail sales gains

Logistics Management

Commerce reported the July retail sales­­, at $523.5 billion, were up 0.7% over June and up 3.4% annually, and NRF reported that July retail sales increased 0.9% on a seasonally adjusted basis and 5.6% on an unadjusted annual basis.

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Import Compliance 101: Following Four Basic Principles

Supply Chain Brain

Importers bear the burden of complying with all U.S. laws and regulations when their goods enter the country. Failure to exercise reasonable care in this effort can result in long delays in the release of merchandise, and the imposition of stiff penalties.

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U.S. rail carload and intermodal units trend down for week ending August 10, says AAR

Logistics Management

Rail carloads, at 261,194, were off 3.9% annually, and intermodal units, at 271,996, slipped 4.6%.

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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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Batha: Water and plants in the Time of Climate Change

World Food Programme Logistics

In the Sahelian belt in Chad, people are conscious that the Sahara Desert is spreading towards them. To preserve their homeland, they are exploring new ways to manage water and making the arid landscape bloom with trees and vegetables. The arid land of Batha, in the Sahelian belt in Chad. WFP/Maria Gallar The Sahara Desert has grown nearly 10 percent in 100 years.

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Legal Cannabis Oil for HGV Drivers?

Logistics Business Magazine

Consumer interest in cannabidiol “CBD” is growing fast and there are a wide range of products available online, in health food shops, supermarkets and even at service stations. Praised for its health and wellbeing properties, it is estimated that there are 1.3m users of CBD within the UK. CBD is commonly recognised as a natural go-to for pain relief, sleep disorders and anxiety.

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20 years of WFP in Timor-Leste

World Food Programme Logistics

By David Kaatrud, Regional Director, WFP Asia and the Pacific (2014–2019) For Manulete, a remote mountain town 70 km southwest of the capital city, Dili, the busiest place is always its health post. Every day, in the shadows of Mt Ramelau, Timor-Leste’s highest peak, a steady stream of mothers, fathers with their children passes through. Pregnant and nursing mothers get regular health check-ups, and children have their weight, height, and upper-arm circumference measured for signs of malnutritio