3PL Insights

OCTOBER 24, 2017

It’s said that an autonomous warehouse functions much like the way autonomous vehicles navigate the road. Robots move on their own throughout a warehouse, maneuvering around obstacles—they stop for human workers, pick up crates, and move them from one location to the next, moving through a packing system that may see very human hands. Amazon is on the forefront of automation in the warehouse , currently using 45,000 Kiva Robots, after purchasing the company Kiva Systems in 2012 (they’re now rena

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2017

For those who keep a close eye on freight market trends and have lived through past capacity shortages, the signals arrived early this year that the freight market would quickly tighten, and that rates would soon spike. As early as January, you could see that spot rates were ticking upward, and many shippers were trying to get out ahead of the spike and line up contracts with preferred carriers early in the year.

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Morai Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Toronto hosts 2017’s Invictus Games , an international adaptive multi-sport event created by Prince Harry where wounded, injured, or sick armed services personnel and associated Veterans take part in various sports. The name Invictus was coined based on its Latin origins meaning: unconquered or undefeated. Prince Harry describes the games as a “a spotlight on the unconquerable character of servicemen and women and their families.

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Food Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2017

The ocean carrier introduced Remote Container Management (RCM) at the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Fresh Summit in New Orleans earlier this month.

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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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Kane is Able

OCTOBER 24, 2017

There was a terrific piece in Transport Topics recently on National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (Sept. 10-16). The writer, Dan Bearth, pointed out that companies do an excellent job celebrating drivers – during this designated week. What’s needed, Dan states, is a year-long appreciation of the value drivers add.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Consumer expectations are changing. While this doesn’t come as a shock, the rate at which they are changing is picking up tempo. As eCommerce giants like Amazon and Alibaba continue to push the envelope, consumer expectations change as a result. Today, the market has an expectation of “buy it now, wear it now.” While online shopping used to be a novelty, now it is the norm.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Customer service, more often than not, is the backbone of any industry. Whether you’re in retail, entertainment or, yes, logistics, your customer service can play a huge part in how people view your company and how your company functions. Sending your employees on a customer service course can be beneficial to your customer relationships, but the question is, how?

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Mazars Ledger

OCTOBER 24, 2017

SEMINARS | Consumer Products | Manufacturing & Distribution October 24, 2017 | New York, NY Learn more about this event. Description Please join Mazars… The post Mazars USA 2017 Consumer Products Forum appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Following a tornado that struck Spartanburg, South Carolina, on Monday, a Penske Truck Leasing facility in Spartanburg is closed until further notice after suffering damage. Penske associates are safe. Penske customers are encouraged to utilize company facilities in either Greer or Greenville temporarily. Please contact us if you are in need of assistance: Penske location and fuel finder tool. 24/7 Roadside Assistance: 1-800-996-5415.

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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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