Thu.Jun 27, 2019

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If You Aren’t Being Heard, Then Listen

The Lean Thinker

I was sitting in on a conversation between a Continuous Improvement Manager and the Operations Manager the other day. The Operations Manager was asking for help developing good leader standard work. The C.I. manager was responding that she had already developed it for the Value Stream Manager, the Supervisor. The Operations Manager said he thought right now, they needed to focus on the Team Leads, the first line of leadership.

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CVSA focusing on hoses, tubing during 2019 Brake Safety Week

Fleet Owner

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week is scheduled for Sept. 15-21. Throughout that week, enforcement officials will conduct roadside safety inspections on commercial motor vehicles throughout North America.

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YRC exec addresses intersection of LTL and e-commerce at SMC3 Connections event

Logistics Management

When looking at the many challenges that come into play for companies competing in, or looking to enter, the last-mile logistics delivery market, there are more than a few direct challenges, to say the least, especially for those in the less-than-truckload (LTL) market.

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Tires remain critical part of fuel economy equation

Fleet Owner

Fuel economy gains from tires can be obtained from the tread of the tire, from the tread compound, tread design and tread depth.

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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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Editor’s Choice: How Shippers Can Fight Back Against Budget-Breaking Carrier Rates

Logistics Viewpoints

Shippers need to o consider add-on or accessorial carrier fees, not just base rates, to control shipping costs without sacrificing service. Still, downplaying the importance of keeping regular tabs on those base rates can wreak havoc on a shipper’s costs; they remain an incredibly important part of the equation. As they struggle to control their shipping costs and retain razor-thin margins, many retailers today feel like they’re at the mercy of carriers, which are commanding record-high rates fo

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Choosing the Right Mode of Cold Chain Transportation

United World Transporation

Perishable goods — such as food, beverages and certain pharmaceuticals — can’t be treated the same way other products are. It’s simply not possible to load these items into a container and ship them overseas like you would a washing machine or a television. Perishable goods require a consistently high level of care that includes keeping the temperature at a specific level.

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What are Shoppers Thinking?

Material Handling and Logistics

Consumers want to feel a connection with the items they purchase and the brands they purchase, according to a new study.

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Exclusive interview with Drewy’s on current ocean cargo shipping scenario

Logistics Management

As he has done in past years at this time, Philip Damas, head of Drewry’s Supply Chain Advisors, shares his views on the current ocean cargo arena.

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Tips for avoiding the capacity crunch and becoming a preferred shipper.

Freightquote

Truckload capacity is having a hard time keeping up with the driver shortage and number of shipments. Learn how to position yourself as a preferred shipper and secure your load.

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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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U.S. Ag shippers recognize ocean carrier service

Logistics Management

When the 31st Annual Meeting of the Agriculture Ocean Transportation Coalition convened in Tacoma, WA this month, it featured the always popular Ocean Carrier Performance Survey

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How retailers can overcome holiday shipping challenges.

Freightquote

The retail space is extremely valuable during the holiday season, and you have to be aware of the shipping challenges that you may encounter along the way. Read these tips for making the retail holiday season a success.

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[WHITE PAPER] TMS Evaluation: How to Evaluate, Select & Build the Case for A TMS

GlobalTranz

Fill out the Form Below to Get a Free Copy of the White Paper to Your Inbox! Cerasis is excited to announce the release of an all new, exclusive, & educational resource “TMS Evaluation: A Shipper’s Quick Guide to Evaluating, Selecting, & Building the Business Case for TMS” white paper! This is a must read.read More. The post [WHITE PAPER] TMS Evaluation: How to Evaluate, Select & Build the Case for A TMS appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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How to stay on top of the holiday freight shipping season.

Freightquote

With the holiday season quickly approaching, it’s important to stay on top of your freight shipping strategy. Take a look at these tips to get ahead of the holiday freight shipping season.

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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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DHL Global Forwarding makes major updates to Chicago facility at O’Hare Airport

Logistics Management

In a move geared towards expanding its new services and technologies to support high-growth sectors like life sciences healthcare logistics, express delivery and logistics services provider DHL said this week that its DHL Global Forwarding group is taking several steps in that direction through some significant changes it has made at its 434,000 square-foot O’Hare airport facility in Chicago.

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The ELD mandate: How we got where we are today.

Freightquote

The new electronic logging device (ELD) mandate is expected to impact 3 million commercial vehicle drivers. Learn how regulators came to this decision and how it will impact the freight shipping industry.

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Volvo Trucks to introduce new driver assist system

Fleet Owner

Next iteration of Volvo Active Driver Assist in VNR, VNL & VNX models.

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How to stay on top of the holiday freight shipping season.

Freightquote

With the holiday season quickly approaching, it’s important to stay on top of your freight shipping strategy. Take a look at these tips to get ahead of the holiday freight shipping season.

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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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7 questions to ask when a bank courts your transportation company

Fleet Owner

Keep an open mind and ask questions to ensure the right financial fit.

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The ELD mandate: How we got where we are today.

Freightquote

The new electronic logging device (ELD) mandate is expected to impact 3 million commercial vehicle drivers. Learn how regulators came to this decision and how it will impact the freight shipping industry.

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Convoy’s Automated Reloads provides efficiency upgrades for carriers to keep moving freight

Logistics Management

Convoy said this offering leverages algorithmically evaluates and continuously optimizes how loads can be grouped in real-time, all without human intervention.

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Sharpen up your shipping IQ for LTL success.

Freightquote

If you’re looking to get to know the basics of LTL, look no further. Read Freightquote’s ebook which breaks down the best practices for finding success with LTL shipping.

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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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Distribution Network Optimization: Modeling Tools Won’t Give You the Answer

Kane is Able

Distribution network optimization has become a white-hot topic these days as “the Amazon effect” leads businesses to evaluate how quickly they can get products to customers. Warehouse optimization modeling exercises examine the upside of being closer to customers versus the downside of carrying more inventory in more locations. The biggest mistake companies make in this area is relying too much on the modeling software itself to provide an answer to the question: “How many warehouses should I ha

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Shipping tip: Cubic capacity violations.

Freightquote

A cubic capacity violation occurs when a shipment’s size exceeds the limitations listed on the BOL for a shipment. Learn how to avoid this and other shipping violations.

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Update on the Southern California Logistics Services Market

West Coast and California Logistics

When it comes to Southern California logistics, there’s never a dull moment. The region is home to the busiest ports in the country, while the state continues to dramatically alter the way logistics gets done through an array of unique regulations. In this article, we’ll get you up to speed on some of the recent SoCal supply chain developments during the first half of 2019.

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Shipping tip: Cubic capacity violations.

Freightquote

A cubic capacity violation occurs when a shipment’s size exceeds the limitations listed on the BOL for a shipment. Learn how to avoid this and other shipping violations.

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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How to Make Your Dry Bulk Cargo More Attractive to Carriers

Bulk Connection

Becoming a “shipper of choice” is something we talk about quite a bit here on the Bulk Logistics blog. The term represents a sea change in the way that shippers must now view their operations in order to secure capacity from carriers in a strained marketplace. In order to become a shipper of choice, you need to make your loads as attractive as possible to carriers.

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Reducing the burden of shipping with online freight services.

Freightquote

Mantua Manufacturing Company needed to focus less on freight shipping and more on restoring their customer service levels. Learn how online freight services helped.

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How to Reduce Ocean Freight Costs

I.C.E. Transport

As of June 2019, the spot rate for shipping ocean cargo from Europe to North America was $2,044 per 40-foot equivalent unit (FEU). That’s 42 percent higher than the rate one year ago. Even on less expensive lanes, you certainly don’t want to pay more for shipping than you need to. So how can you keep ocean freight costs as low as possible?