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Warehouse Safety: 10 Tips to Keep Your Employees Safe

Cyzerg

Warehouse safety is one of the biggest concern faced by warehouse managers and their employees. This worry stems from warehouse industry workers sustaining many injuries and fatalities, with an average of 16 fatalities per year (2014-2017). These statistics can be brought down significantly if warehouse safety is treated as a priority. So, in this article, we will be discussing the most common workplace injuries that a worker can face, safety tips to prevent injuries in the warehouse, and first-

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Trends Driving Strategic Freight Management and How to Be Prepared

GlobalTranz

Shippers have grown accustomed to the changing demands of the industry. Today’s consumers expect faster, free shipping, and they are unwilling to listen to any reason why a shipment was delayed. Combined with the uncertainty in the market and tight capacity, as reported by John Schulz of Logistics Management, shippers are struggling to keep pace.read More.

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How Do Concert Tour Logistics Work?

MTS Logistics

Live entertainment is a very organized and time-sensitive industry. There is no room for delays or errors, especially for the transcontinental, large-scale concert tours with magical performances on giant stage installations. There is a lot of gear that travels the world with artists. This includes sound equipment, jumbo video screens, lights, and hundreds of metal pieces – all items that are bulky and delicate at the same time.

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Intermodal Transportation for Sustainable Logistics

SIPMM Professional Publications

As a significant piece of worldwide exchange, cargo transport has become quickly in the course of recent decades. Planning financially savvy and profoundly effective vehicle systems is critical in cargo transport. The main modes of transport are air, rail, road and sea. Although road transport still constitutes a significant part of freight transport, intermodal transport […].

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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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Trucking sees challenges as they are: opportunities to improve

Fleet Owner

The other day, a colleague of mine got an email from an industry supplier sharing its ideas on the challenges facing by the trucking industry today.

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Connected Systems are Making Intelligent Manufacturing Possible

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The original industrial revolution transformed not just the way humans manufactured things, but how and where we lived. Today, what was once cutting-edge now seems hopelessly dated, and we are well into the fourth industrial age or Industry 4.0 – the age of automation and data transfer. Connected systems are empowering companies engaged in intelligent manufacturing. […].

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National Lab Tool Helps Buyers Compare Electric and Traditional Vehicles

NGT News

Consumers seeking information about plug-in electric and hybrid vehicles can check out a vehicle purchase guidance tool created by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory. The consumer education tool, “EVolution: Education on E-Drive Vehicles” – which originally debuted for Midwest states in early 2018 – is now available for consumers nationwide.

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When it Came to Omnichannel, “We Were So Far Behind, We Were Actually Ahead”

Logistics Viewpoints

Distributed order management systems, used to enable omnichannel retail, have a bad rap. One retailer believes the technology is getting much better. The post When it Came to Omnichannel, “We Were So Far Behind, We Were Actually Ahead” appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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TMS Implementation Success

Talking Logistics

Which factors are the most important to ensure a successful transportation management system (TMS) implementation? We asked our Indago research community that question back in May. About two-thirds of the member respondents currently use a transportation management system (TMS), the majority of them a third-party solution. Consistent with other research, almost 35% of the respondents.

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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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Supply Chain Analytics Market to Grow 15.8% Annually Through 2024

Material Handling and Logistics

By 2024 the market could be worth $9.2 billion.

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First consumer drone delivery service takes off in Virginia

Fleet Owner

Alphabet’s Wing is partnering with FedEx, Walgreens and a local retailer for the first commercial drone deliveries to U.S. homes.

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IoT Platform for Facilities Management

Material Handling and Logistics

Rite-Hite has introduced Opti-Vu, an Internet of Things (IoT) platform that helps predict potential problems and proactively identify opportunities.

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CDL drug and alcohol clearinghouse database expected to tighten driver supply

Logistics Management

After nearly two decades, the federal government is finally close to establishing the first national database of drug and alcohol-impaired truck drivers. The database is expected to improve highway and heavy truck safety but at the expense of perhaps a few thousand drivers who fail random drug and alcohol testing but still manage to evade the system to find jobs in the trucking industry.

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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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Energy Vision Honors Three RNG Champions

NGT News

At its annual awards reception in Manhattan, N.Y., earlier this month, Energy Vision – a national nonprofit that promotes low-carbon energy and transportation fuels – honored government and business leaders for accelerating the adoption of renewable natural gas (RNG). The 2019 Energy Vision awardees include as follows: State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, D-N.Y., chair of the New York State Senate Environmental Conservation Committee; […].

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U.S.-bound waterborne shipments slip in September, reports Panjiva

Logistics Management

September shipments­, at 1,037,316, were off 1.7% annually, and on a year-to-date basis, shipments through September, at 9,252,633, are up 1.2% compared to the first nine months of 2018.

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Mid-Atlantic Fleets Win EPA Funding for Vehicle Replacements

NGT News

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $5.66 million in Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) funding to reduce emissions from polluting engines in the Mid-Atlantic region. The DERA funding was awarded to public and private partners to retrofit and replace older diesel vehicles and equipment. The grants funded the following projects in the Mid-Atlantic […].

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YRC Freight rolls out next-day service in Texas

Logistics Management

YRC Freight, the largest subsidiary of less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services provider, YRC Worldwide, said this week that it has introduced a new next-day service, entitled YRC Freight Regional Next-Day Texas, that moves freight within Texas on a next-day basis.

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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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Ships Are Getting Bigger, But Intermodal Is the Answer, Economist Says

Supply Chain Brain

When will ocean carriers shed their obsession with vessel size? Not anytime soon, according to one economist.

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Continental opens first new truck tire plant

Fleet Owner

The Mississippi factory starts production next year.

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Agility Wins Fuel Systems Order for Caetano Hydrogen Bus

NGT News

Agility Fuel Solutions, a Hexagon Composites business, has been awarded an order to supply two fuel storage systems for a new hydrogen bus model from CaetanoBus, a Portuguese bus manufacturer. “We’re pleased to leverage our extensive experience in lightweight, reliable and safe hydrogen storage systems to help CaetanoBus bring this exciting new product to the […].

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The ‘Brexit muppet’ playing role in warning EU truckers; Redux: ‘The drones are coming!’…

Overdrive Online

The Port of Rotterdam's blue-monster "Brexit muppet" and its PR mission among truckers there. Also: How long before DOT actually puts drone bears in the air? Package-deliver pilot program, at least, is under way.

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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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Looking for a Good Truck Driving School?

Women in Trucking

Looking for a Good Truck Driving School? Check out the rest, and go with the Best!Things to look for when choosing a Truck Driving School: Different Types of Truck Driving Schools The cost of Truck Driving Schools varies from $3,500. - $10,000. It isn’t as easy as taking the least expensive choice. The price can be determined by the length of the course.

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How Common Safety Measures Can Put More Workers at Risk

Supply Chain Brain

It’s not enough to have all of the required safety clothing and equipment on site. A focus on people is also necessary.

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Digital Logistics Innovator Mixmove in China-Europe Amazon Delivery Win

Logistics Business Magazine

DHL has selected Mixmove as its partner for digital handling of millions of deliveries from China to Amazon. Mixmove says it helps make logistics operations more profitable, effective and environmentally friendly. “We have partnered with DHL for several years already and helped companies like 3M to reduce transport cost by 35 percent and CO2-emissions by 50 percent.

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Why Should a Small Business Use a 3PL?

Radius Logistics

October 20th-26th is Small Business Week! At Radius, we recognize all of the hard working individuals who run small businesses across our country. After all, small and medium businesses are the foundation of our economy. . With today’s demand for fast and affordable shipping options, logistics has become a crucial part of running a business, especially a small business.

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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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Latest DENSO WAVE EUROPE Devices on Show at RFID Expo

Logistics Business Magazine

DENSO WAVE EUROPE is to present its latest range of RFID devices at RFID & Wireless IoT Tomorrow, the continent’s largest event for the technologies. It will take place on October 29-30, 2019 in Darmstadt, Germany. Exhibitors from all over the world will present their solutions for mobile data collection, data collection devices such as scanners and handhelds, as well as new devices for the Internet of Things (IoT).

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B&H Worldwide CEO Relocates to Singapore to Spearhead APAC Expansion

Airfreight Logistics

B&H Worldwide’s CEO, Stuart Allen has relocated from the UK to Singapore to spearhead the company’s ongoing APAC expansion. Based at the B&H Worldwide facility within the ALPS Free Trade Zone at Changi Airport, he will be leading the company’s global growth plans from the nation state. The company has recently doubled the size of its operations in Hong Kong and Melbourne and will announce additional facilities expansion in the region over the coming months. “Our s

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New Facility Promises Growth for UK Wheel and Castor Specialist AUT

Logistics Business Magazine

Due to customer demand and the vast range of products available, UK wheel and castor specialist AUT has had a new facility built on site to increase its UK stock capacity, offering a quicker turnaround for their customers. AUT says it is one of the leading resources and technical authorities in the UK due to its knowledge and combined experience, alongside exclusive agreements with many leading global wheel and castor manufacturers.