Just how bad are New York drivers?
DC Velocity
JULY 12, 2018
New telematics-based study confirms your worst suspicions.
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Billion-dollar idea: The Love’s Travel Stops story
Fleet Owner
JULY 12, 2018
Tom Love grew his first filling station into close to 500 more with one loyal wife and one brilliant idea, becoming a multi-billionaire in the process. And at age 81, he is hardly slowing down.
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Spot truckload rates entered stratosphere in June, DAT said
DC Velocity
JULY 12, 2018
Carrier pricing power strongest since industry was deregulated in '80, firm says.
Spot rates skyrocket during Fourth of July week
Fleet Owner
JULY 12, 2018
The national average spot van rate on the DAT network of load boards increased 13 cents to $2.45/mile during the week ending July 7 while the refrigerated rate gained 8 cents to $2.77/mile.
Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry
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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.
Learning to fly
DC Velocity
JULY 12, 2018
FedEx announces program to recruit and train tomorrow's pilots.
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Take a wide open approach to vehicle routing
Fleet Owner
JULY 12, 2018
When was the last time you performed an in depth routing analysis? If you can’t remember, now might be a good time to do one. The best place to begin is by throwing out all existing constraints.
Tariffs and Trade War: What Should Supply Chain Executives Do?
Talking Logistics
JULY 12, 2018
Trade Wars! It’s on everyone’s mind, especially with the new tariffs the United States and China have imposed on each other. It’s not like there aren’t already enough risks and disruptive forces in supply chains and logistics. Why should supply chain executives care about these threats? What actions should they take today to respond effectively? What capabilities are required to adequately explore and analyze the many “What If” questions companies should be asking?
Machine Learning Solves Four Major Challenges Facing Supply Chains in 2018
Morai Logistics
JULY 12, 2018
Experts say that machine Learning is a “revolutionary” solution that could solve four major challenges facing supply chains this year. Supply chains are currently faced with the same innovative, yet challenging movement: technology. The disruption caused by digitization has increased the value of global markets, but has also advanced the way supply chains operate.
Busted: 3 myths you might believe about diesel
Fleet Owner
JULY 12, 2018
There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to diesel. Many people — even fleet owners — assume things about diesel that simply aren’t true.
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
DAT reports stellar spot market activity in June
Logistics Management
JULY 12, 2018
Recent spot market data issued by Portland, Oregon-based freight marketplace platform and information provider DAT, a subsidiary of Roper Industries, reinforces the current strength of the trucking sector, with June having the highest spot market rates on record. DAT said that the national averages for van, flatbed, and refrigerated (reefer) were the highest ever recorded in its DAT Trendlines readings, with spot market averages on the flatbed and reefer side higher than average shipper contract
Program to train more diesel technicians expands to three new colleges
Fleet Owner
JULY 12, 2018
Diesel Advanced Technology Education (DATE) program will be taught by Volvo-certified instructors at colleges in Florida, Ohio and Texas.
Note to CEOs (Part 3): Committed to reducing your rising freight costs? You must be kidding!
Logistics Management
JULY 12, 2018
In case you missed my transportation notes to CEOs Part 1 (Don’t fail to plan!) and Part 2 (Your people need you!), let me set the stage: Since the beginning of 2018, the Wall Street Journal has run over 70 articles about how the current freight market is negatively impacting supply chains and corporate earnings. Between January and April, 148 CEOs in the S&P 500 cited transportation and supply chain issues as having a negative impact on profitability.
eCommerce Fulfillment Services: Thinking Outside the (Amazon) Box
West Coast and California Logistics
JULY 12, 2018
Just as Scotch is to transparent tape and Kleenex is to tissue paper, Amazon is synonymous with eCommerce. If you’re selling products online, chances are a sizeable portion of your efforts take place on Amazon’s site with its 197 million users per month. But, just because Amazon’s marketplace is where you want your products to be, doesn’t mean that Amazon’s fulfillment service (Fulfillment By Amazon – FBA) is the best method for you to store your products and ship them after sale on Amazon or an
Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability
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.
Making the Case for Global Supply Chain Digitization
Logistics Management
JULY 12, 2018
Global supply chain challenges continue to proliferate, but digitizing the supply chain and leveraging structured data can help ease those pressures while also providing high levels of visibility, improved efficiency and minimized risk.
The Search for a Supply Chain Solution
Blue Grace Logistics
JULY 12, 2018
Supply chain management has always been an essential part of running a successful business, but now the rules of the game are changing. In order to stay ahead of these changes, the supply chain needs to become better organized, more flexible, and able to adapt to whatever is coming down the road. . Compliance, for example, is becoming a big concern.
CBRE research highlights another quarter of declining U.S. industrial real estate availability
Logistics Management
JULY 12, 2018
In its “U.S. Industrial Availability Index,” CBRE reported that the availability rate for U.S. industrial real estate fell ten basis points to 7.2% in the second quarter, which is its lowest level since 2000. CBRE said this represents the 32nd consecutive quarterly decline, with demand for industrial property continuing to outpace supply. What’s more, CBRE said this is the longest quarterly stretch of declining availability going back to 1988.
[Infographic] Capacity Crisis of 2018: Cause & Effect
CLX Logistics
JULY 12, 2018
Make no mistake—today, it’s a carrier’s world and shippers are living in it. Since 2017, a slew of market forces have combined to create a very real truck capacity shortage in the United States. Here’s a closer look at the causes, effects and how shippers can come out on top. null. null. The post [Infographic] Capacity Crisis of 2018: Cause & Effect appeared first on CLX Logistics, LLC.
How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces
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This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.
How to Become a Shipper of Choice
Logistics Management
JULY 12, 2018
Learn at how companies are effectively increasing the desirability of their freight, streamlining their supply chains, and reducing their transportation costs to become preferred shippers.
Manufacturers May Need to Give White-Collar Perks to Fill Blue-Collar Jobs
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 12, 2018
The reason behind the gap relates to demographics; an oversized generation — baby boomers — is starting to retire, and not enough of the next three generations are interested in taking their place. Most people think this deficit is concentrated in skilled labor categories, and there’s no doubt that finding candidates with the right training for certain jobs is part of the problem.
DHL Freight Open New Warehouse in Turkey
Logistics Manager
JULY 12, 2018
One of Europe’s Leading providers of road freight services, DHL Freight have recently celebrated the grand opening of their new warehouse at the Manisa Organized Industrial Zone in Turkey. The 38,000 m2 facility which is near the city of Izmir represents an investment of several million Euro’s and was created to feed the increasing customer demand due to the ever-growing logistics industry and economy in Turkey.
SEKO Logistics to Open New Flagship Facility at London Heathrow
Airfreight Logistics
JULY 12, 2018
SEKO Logistics has recently announced they have invested in a new airfreight and Omni-parcel services facility near to London Heathrow Airport. The new facility is part of the company’s confidence in the growth of British brands across the world and in the increased cross-border services that comes with such growth. The new investment coincides with SEKO Logistics UK division about to reach £100 million in revenues for the first time.
GEP Outlook Report 2024
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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.
Battery Specialist Commits to UK with 15-Year Premises Deal
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 12, 2018
Despite concerns about prospects for economic growth and the uncertain commercial landscape post-Brexit, for energy management specialist Hoppecke Industrial Batteries it’s business as usual. Whilst the likes of Airbus, Unilever and BMW have been voicing fears over the impact on their businesses of a ‘no deal’, Hoppecke has signalled its commitment to doing business in the UK by signing a 15-year lease on its assembly and warehouse facility in Staffordshire.
Airbus to Partner with GISTDA in Thailand for Geo-Information System Development
Airfreight Logistics
JULY 12, 2018
European Aeronautics Company Airbus , has been selected by The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency of Thailand (GISTDA) to become their partner in the development of their next-generation national geo-information system. Under the agreements in the contract engineers from Thailand will be involved in a comprehensive capacity building programme for the development of two Earth observation satellites: a very high-resolution and a small satellite system an integrated geo-informa
North America Tank Truck Capacity UPDATE: July 2018
Odyssey Logistics
JULY 12, 2018
DOWNLOAD FULL ARTICLE: The post North America Tank Truck Capacity UPDATE: July 2018 appeared first on Odyssey Logistics & Technology.
6 Ways To Survive the Summer at Bringg HQ
Bringg
JULY 12, 2018
As the heat rises and the team grows, we’re in the midst of a busy and exciting summer here at Bringg. As our lists of global clients gets ever longer, so does our team get ever bigger. We now exactly 100 people on staff – an exciting milestone, perfect for a summer celebration. Life at Bringg is continually getting more exciting with events, activities and celebrations to ensure we invest time to stimulate mind, body and soul.
Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve
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
Industry View: Why TMS is an Enterprise Priority
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 12, 2018
Craig Summers, UK Managing Director of Manhattan Associates, explains why TMS needs to become an enterprise priority: . There is a lot of talk in the market about driver shortages, decreased timelines and increased regulation. As if this isn’t enough these challenges are further impacted by a period of economic expansion and increased demand. And to top it off we have customers pushing us all for ‘here’ and ‘now’.
Updated Global Trade Network Delivers Full Multimodal Transport and Customs Management
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 12, 2018
Supply chain software specialist BluJay Solutions has released its Global Trade Network version 18.2. The company’s cloud-based technology platform delivers an ecosystem of supply chain applications powered by its Global Trade Network (GTN). BluJay’s latest update delivers full multimodal transportation support, with extended customs management and mobile capabilities designed to help companies streamline their global supply chain management.
Spiral Lift Added to Interroll’s Modular Conveyor Platform
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 12, 2018
A new module has been added to the Interroll Modular Conveyor Platform (MCP). The Spiral Lift is now available and has been optimally adapted to the MCP and can be used for the efficient and reliable vertical movement of an extremely wide range of goods. Flexibility and space savings are the trump cards when it comes to material flow: In production, warehouses and distribution, goods with wide varieties of quantities, packaging, sizes and weights have to be moved.
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