Fri.Oct 26, 2018

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Where have all the drivers gone?

Fleet Owner

Now about that truck driver shortage: is there one? Yes? Then how did it happen, and how do you stop it, or at least mitigate it?

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Attracting Millennials in the Supply Chain Means Getting Your Digital Supply Chain In Order

GlobalTranz

As explained by Brian Barry of Multichannel Merchant , millennials make a growing cross-section of the American labor force. Ignoring this generation is impossible and attracting millennials in the supply chain is an even bigger hurdle. Since e-commerce has flooded the industry with more orders and stringent delivery expectations, supply chain leaders must think outside the box to attract and retain the next generation.

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Cloud-based machine learning in an omnichannel world: Decoding customer satisfaction

Loginext

Retail and e-commerce are moving fast and merging along the line into a singular platform. What is driving this behavior for these mega-entities? What is the one factor which is bringing all of retail and e-commerce onto one platform?

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Ocean Ports Lead the Way in Logistics Technology Advancements

Material Handling and Logistics

The Port of Virginia serves as a case study in how the nation’s ports are adapting to the needs of the new economy. The North American continent was discovered by sea-faring explorers. From early trade to battling America’s enemies during World War II, maritime transportation has played a crucial role. The United States has become one of the most prosperous and innovative nations on Earth due to its connectivity with the rest of the world via the oceans.

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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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OnRobot opens U.S. headquarters in Dallas

DC Velocity

Danish firm sees hot growth in market for cobot arm tooling in material handling, other sectors.

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Canada Border Services Agency to pilot blockchain shipping solution

DC Velocity

CBSA will use TradeLens from IBM/Maersk to improve and secure trade, companies say.

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Fleetworthy Solutions adds online safety training from CarriersEdge

Fleet Owner

Transportation compliance service provider Fleetworthy Solutions has added online safety training from CarriersEdge to its portfolio of technology solutions to help truck fleets and drivers operate safely, efficiently, and legally.

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XPO drivers in Cinnaminson, N.J., vote to join Teamsters

DC Velocity

Result is latest twist in battle between logistics giant and union organization.

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Big Brown's pedal-electric eBike hits Seattle waterfront

Fleet Owner

A hundred-plus years later, UPS comes full circle to bike delivery, 21st Century syle.

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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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This Week in Logistics News (October 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

Last week I mentioned that the Panama Canal expansion has resulted in record breaking tonnage moving through the waterway. The expansion was surely an engineering feat, using the latest technology to improve the global supply chain. However, engineering feats such as building a massive canal did not always have access to this level of technology. Today marks the 193rd anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal.

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The Future of Multi-Carrier Shipping Systems (Beyond the Shipping Label)

Logistics Management

How confident are you that the shipping solution you have in place today will meet emerging delivery and customer service trends over the next five years? In this webinar transportation technology expert Ken Fleming, COO of Logistyx Technologies, discusses the key trends shaping supply chain delivery today and how they’re influencing shipping system requirements.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 22-26, 2018)

Talking Logistics

What does it feel like to cycle in 29F weather going 17.2 mph for 27 miles? I found out this past Monday when I went out for my final training ride before shipping my bike to Santa Fe, NM for the JDRF Ride to Cure. Eight days to go until I and my Logistics Leaders for Type 1 Diabetes Cure teammates set out to cycle 100 miles in support of JDRF and its quest to create a world without T1D.

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FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index sees mild signs of improvement

Logistics Management

FTR’s most recent edition of its Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) showed some gradual improvement, the freight transportation consultancy reported this week.

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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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WABCO opens America's headquarters in Auburn Hills, MI

Fleet Owner

Substantial investment demonstrates commitment to the commercial vehicle industry in North America.

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UPS set to take full ownership of its express services in India

Logistics Management

Earlier this week, UPS said it has made additional investments towards attaining further investment to attain full ownership in its India-based express services unit. UPS formerly held a majority position in an express services joint venture that solely served its international express small package shipping business in India.

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Uptake and Geotab deliver AI-powered fleet management

Fleet Owner

Joint solution enables fleets to predict breakdowns and reduce maintenance and fuel costs.

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U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes are mixed for week ending October 20, reports AAR

Logistics Management

Rail carloads, at 265,776, fell 0.7% annually, and intermodal containers and trailers saw a 1.6% annual increase to 289,330.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

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.

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Aerial Lift Maintenance to Improve Machine Reliability

Conger

That man lift you depend on has to be at peak performance on the work site. To increase your equipment’s reliability and productivity in the field, follow these best practices when it comes to aerial lift maintenance. Periodic Aerial Lift Maintenance. Scheduled inspections and preventative maintenance is the number one way to help guarantee the best performance from your man lift.

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Eight Industries that Benefit from Floor Scales

Quality Scales Unlimited

Industrial floor scales are used to weigh large, heavy or oversized objects. These scales have many capabilities, options and features, which make them useful in several industries. In this article, we will focus on four industries that benefit from floor scales. Retail & Commercial. Floor scales are quite common in the retail and commercial industry as they offer high weighing capacities.

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Aerial Lift Maintenance to Improve Machine Reliability

Conger

That man lift you depend on has to be at peak performance on the work site. To increase your equipment’s reliability and productivity in the field, follow these best practices when it comes to aerial lift maintenance. PERIODIC AERIAL LIFT MAINTENANCE. Scheduled inspections and preventative maintenance is the number one way to help guarantee the best performance from your man lift.

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SEGRO Exits Belgium with Sale of Four Warehouses

Logistics Business Magazine

Property developer SEGRO plc has exited Belgium with the €83.4 million sale of four big box warehouses and adjacent development land it owned in Belgium. The warehouses total 92,500 sq m of space, of which 82 per cent is occupied (by ERV), with a weighted average unexpired lease length of 6.5 years to break and 7.1 years to expiry as at 30 September 2018.

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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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FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index sees mild signs of improvement

247 Customs Broker

By LM Staff ·. October 26, 2018. FTR ’s most recent edition of its Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) showed some gradual improvement, the freight transportation consultancy reported this week. FTR describes the SCI as an indicator that sums up all market influences that affect the transport environment for shippers, with a reading above zero being favorable and a reading below zero being unfavorable and a “less-than-ideal environment for shippers.”.

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TRANSLOG Interview: Waberer’s CEO Ferenc Lajkó

Logistics Business Magazine

An interview carried out by TRANSLOG Connect Congress with one of the keynote speakers: When asked about the industry’s challenges, TRANSLOG Connect Congress keynote speaker Ferenc Lajkó, CEO of Waberer’s says he expects a period of consolidation in which the company will be a leader. The exclusive Hungarian main sponsor of the event – Waberer’s International Nyrt – is responding to the industry challenges with innovation and sustainable services.

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Shippers leveraging America’s inland ports

247 Customs Broker

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Why car carriers should favour freight rate recovery over fleet expansion

Automotive Logistics

Following a four-year splurge in newbuilding contracting that culminated in more than 300,000 Car Equivalent Units (CEU) being ordered in 2015 alone, less than 20,000 CEU were ordered during 2016 and 2017. Maritime Strategies International (MSI) has recorded just two orders this year, a 2,200 CEU vessel designed for Chinese coastal trade and a 7,000 CEU vessel for NYK at Shin Kurushima, although the timing of the latter order may fall into Q4 2017.

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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

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The Future of Multi-Carrier Shipping Systems (Beyond the Shipping Label)

247 Customs Broker

Date/Time Thursday, November 8, 2018 2:00PM. Moderator Mike Levans, Group Editorial Director, Supply Chain Group, Peerless Media LLC. Panelists Ken Fleming, COO, Logistyx Technologies. Register Today! -->. Register Today! How confident are you that the shipping solution you have in place today will meet emerging delivery and customer service trends over the next five years?

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SEGRO Exits Belgium with Sale of Four Warehouses

Logistics Business Magazine

Property developer SEGRO plc has exited Belgium with the €83.4 million sale of four big box warehouses and adjacent development land it owned in Belgium. The warehouses total 92,500 sq m of space, of which 82 per cent is occupied (by ERV), with a weighted average unexpired lease length of 6.5 years to break and 7.1 years to expiry as at 30 September 2018.

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Singaporean firms added to North Korean sanctions

247 Customs Broker

Related Articles. Business ties to Russian companies still not cut. The Office of Foreign Assets Control has extended for a fourth time the expiration deadlines of three general licenses involving U.S. business dealings in the oil and gas sector. CFIUS pilot adds layer of export control. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States is expanding reviews of foreign acquisitions involving sensitive U.S. technologies and intellectual property.