Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Autonomous vehicles, such as yard and shuttle trucks that operate in in controlled environments, such as ports, manufacturing plants, and distribution center yards will be the first to go mainstream. ZF revealed autonomous Terminal Yard Tractor to the world last year. Running defined lanes within a restricted area, the yard trucks present an easy use case for moving freight from point A to point B autonomously.

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Kane is Able

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

If you are a user of third-party logistics (3PL) services, you know that 3PLs tend to have a metric for just about everything – productivity, accuracy, timeliness, costs…. 3PL metrics are used as a barometer of performance and to inform continuous improvement programs. But should these same numbers be used to measure the success of your 3PL/Client relationship?

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

As companies mature and the market changes, our understanding of crucial operating components of any industry has also grown. Supply chain transparency, in particular, has come a long way over the past twenty years. Transparency within the supply chain has gone from an unrecognized concept to a focus item for the C-Suite across a vast number of companies and industries.

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Fleet Owner

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

The subsidiary of Ingersoll Rand Inc. continues to work with a variety of original equipment manufacturers to forge “new ground and relationships” and stay ahead of the technology adoption curve.

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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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Overdrive Online

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

"We knocked it out of the park," says Fredrik Claxton of the group's effort, delivering ultimately $11K worth in food, hygiene supplies and clothing to more than 600 homeless residents in need at sites in Dallas, Ft. Worth and Arlington, Texas, on Aug. 24. Next stop: Baltimore in 2020.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

A transportation management system (TMS) is an obvious tool for the logistics team, helping to move freight faster, more cost-effectively, and more easily from start to finish. But it also impacts multiple areas of a company by driving better efficiencies and opening up clearer visibility between departments. A TMS sits in the middle of many. Read more Don’t Hoard Your TMS.

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Fleet Owner

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

By decreasing the cost of benefits, fleet managers can free up money to allocate to other areas of the business to increase margins, improve recruitment and retention, and more.

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

For the holiday season, FedEx said that 2019 will mark the third consecutive year it will not apply residential surcharges, with a few exceptions, including shipments that are oversized unauthorized, or require additional handling. And on the earnings side, total revenue, at $17.058 billion, was flat, and operating income, at $977 million, dipped 9%.

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Fleet Owner

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

A $20 billion investment spree detailed by UPS CEO David Abney last year, a plan that initially rattled Wall Street, is bearing fruit.

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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

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

By Brigadier Michael Kehoe (Retd). In the two decades since the Australian deployment to East Timor as part of the International Force East Timor (INTERFET), much has been written about the operation predominantly from the national and military strategic perspectives. This focus is not surprising given Australia’s decision to act decisively in the immediate neighbourhood in a leadership role, and the nature and scale of the intervention, remains unparalleled since Federation.

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Fleet Owner

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Spot flatbed freight activity rose last week as construction supplies and equipment moved into areas along the East Coast affected by Hurricane Dorian.

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Minneapolis, Minn.-based global logistics services provider and freight forwarder C.H. Robinson said this week that it is making a major investment in innovation, advanced technologies, and talent. The driver for this stems from in-depth customer research, according to the company. The investment comes in the form of $1 billion to be allocated in technology over the next five years, which the company said is twice as much as it previous $1 billion in investment into technology over the last ten

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Fleet Owner

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Free workouts are now available with fitness specialist Siphiwe Baleka.

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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.

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

This whitepaper aims to provide a better understanding of whether it might be a solution for your retail supply chain operations.

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Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Creform has introduced the CA-B50100-NSI AGV, the newest edition to its lineup of material handling AGV systems.

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Truck News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

The following is an edited excerpt from Truckload Carriers Associations Driver Retention Project Plan Manual, Chapter 30. OBJECTIVE: Get much more granular in measuring driver turnover by focusing on sub-categories such as dispatch board, company driver vs.

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World Food Programme Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

How Ozaguin, one of the most popular singers from the Central African Republic, is using his influence to advocate for change By Amaya Amigo Ozaguin singing one of his hit songs with a fan living in the IDP camp of Elevages in Bambari. Photo: WFP Jean Paul Mbele, known by his fans as Ozaguin, had a harsh start to life. After his father passed away when he was just a baby, Ozaguin struggled to survive as an orphan.

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247 Customs Broker

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Carrier Transicold Introduces Wireless Container Refrigeration Controller Shipping line personnel can now monitor and access container refrigeration unit operations from a smartphone or tablet… The post Carrier Transicold Introduces Wireless Container Refrigeration Controller appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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World Food Programme Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

How people who fled conflict in Darfur are surviving after the spotlight is gone The market of Touloum camp. WFP/Aleksandra Krajczynska In 2003 conflict erupted in Sudan’s Darfur region. The years that immediately followed saw a flurry of international news attention on the impact of the situation including close to 350,000 people who fled and found sanctuary in remote parts of eastern Chad.

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Logistics Manager

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Shipping line personnel can now monitor and access container refrigeration unit operations from a smartphone or tablet with Carrier Transicold’s new Micro-Link 5 controller. Carrier says this is the industry’s first container refrigeration unit controller with wireless connection capability for improved visibility, diagnostics, convenience and productivity.

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World Food Programme Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

How community involvement is the driving force behind UNICEF and WFP’s resilience programme Dome tents provide temporary shelter to 50,000 people living in Kabasa Camp. Photo: WFP/Karel Prinsloo Makeshift dome tents dot the Kabasa Displaced People’s Camp in Dolow, southern Somalia. Set up in 2011 to host those displaced by insecurity and persistent droughts, it is now home to 50,000 people, whose survival depends exclusively on humanitarian assistance.

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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.

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247 Customs Broker

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Carrier Transicold Introduces Wireless Container Refrigeration Controller Shipping line personnel can now monitor and access container refrigeration unit operations from a smartphone or tablet… The post Carrier Transicold Introduces Wireless Container Refrigeration Controller – Logistics Manager appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Airfreight Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Every year, the improper handling of ULDs causes avoidable additional costs of millions. Jettainer sent a special ULD Care Code of Conduct branded container on its journey to raise awareness for the value and importance of Unit Load Devices (ULDs). One year later, the “Lucky ULD” has successfully completed 86 flights passing 18 countries and six continents without damage.

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247 Customs Broker

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

on September 20, 2019 at 12:20 pm Every year, the improper handling of ULDs causes avoidable additional costs of millions. Jettainer sent a special… The post Jettainer Successfully Supports ULD Care Code of Conduct appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Airfreight Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Airbus is predicting that the world’s passenger and freighter aircraft fleet is set to more than double from today’s nearly 23,000 to almost 48,000 by 2038 with traffic growing at 4.3% annually, also resulting in a need for 550,000 new pilots and 640,000 new technicians. By 2038, of the forecast 47,680 fleet, 39,210 are new and 8,470 remain from today.

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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

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247 Customs Broker

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Dive Brief: Ongoing trade tensions between Japan and South Korea have escalated in recent weeks, with Japan removing South Korea’s fast export status in late… The post Japan, South Korea trade war escalates with supply chains caught in the middle appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Manager

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Kerry Siam Seaport , a company under Kerry Logistics Network, has announced the launch of KSSP Mobile Application as part of its initiatives to become a digital port. Amid the disruptions brought about by technology to businesses around the world, the logistics industry ought to continuously develop and improve its system and services to stay relevant.

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247 Customs Broker

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

From left: Morgan Brewster of Ike Robotics; Jay Lau of TuSimple; and Paul Schlegel of Starsky Robotics. Mike Camissa (far right) of Camissa Consulting moderated… The post Tech developers: Don’t fear the ‘phantom’ of autonomous trucks appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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