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Limiting vehicle speed

Fleet Owner

Last month a bill was introduced in the Senate that would require new commercial vehicles (26,001 lbs. or more) to be equipped with a device to limit their speed to 65 miles per hour.

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S&OP in Agribusiness: How to Harvest the Benefits with Advanced Analytics

AIMMS

The agribusiness supply chain is highly complex. It’s not limited to managing crops and livestock, but encompasses all equipment, services, and product processing as well as commercialization. Besides the regular challenges expected of such an intricate operation, there are social and environmental concerns, stringent regulations, a labor shortage and rising competition.

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Dry van trucking vs. refrigerated shipping and flatbed trucks.

Freightquote

Each method of freight transportation comes with advantages and challenges that impact both shippers and carriers who are hauling the freight. Learn more.

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Future-proofing the transportation industry

Fleet Owner

The safety technology market is changing rapidly. To future-proof your fleet, you have to ensure the technology you invest in today can be flexible enough to accommodate future capabilities via integration.

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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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Four Solutions to Achieving a More Transparent Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Global supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, as businesses juggle multinational suppliers and service providers, constantly shifting regulations, and more informed consumers demanding increased responsiveness and sustainability.

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What is consolidated shipping and why is it important?

Freightquote

Consolidated shipping is the process of combining multiple LTL shipments from various shippers into one full container (multi-stop truckload) shipment. Learn what makes it so important.

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FourKites partnering with TAT to fight human trafficking

Fleet Owner

FourKites, a leader in predictive supply chain visibility, says it is partnering with Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) to help in the fight against human trafficking.

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Parcel vs. LTL shipping: Understanding the key differences.

Freightquote

Parcel shipping and LTL shipping are fairly similar and it can be difficult to understand which option is best for your needs. Take a closer look at the key differences between the two to help you decide.

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Effective Logistics Fulfilment for EPC Projects

SIPMM Professional Publications

EPC refers to projects involving engineering, procurement, and construction. The term ‘Order fulfillment’ is commonly used to describe the act of distribution (logistics) or the shipping function. In a broader sense, it refers to the many ways firms respond to customer orders, and the processes they follow to move sold products or services to a […].

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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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Is Freight Digitalization Still An Existential Threat?

Freightos

This year alone, Maersk has accelerated its direct-to-shipper strategy, digital forwarders have raised massive rounds (like Flexport’s billion-dollar injection), and platforms for forwarders and carriers – big and small – have continued to pop up almost daily, at least that’s how it seems. Logistics professionals have adapted incredibly well to this new age, but some lingering doubts remain.

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New gearbox generation enables CO2 savings

Fleet Owner

Saving up to five grams per kilometer, the new manual gearbox MQ281 has been installed in the new Passat with other Volkswagen models to follow suit.

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Apparel Industry Growing Pessimistic About Future Due to Trade Issues

Material Handling and Logistics

Sourcing executives are more cautious today and less optimistic about the five-year outlook for the U.S. fashion industry.

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People and Processes Drive Supply Chain Improvements at Honeywell

Logistics Viewpoints

Honeywell leveraged managed transportation services, or a people-plus-technology model, to drive substantial supply chain improvements. The improvement processes included in-depth evaluations and the establishment of freight processes and controls to drive down logistics costs while also improving service to customers. The results and areas of improvement include the following: The post People and Processes Drive Supply Chain Improvements at Honeywell appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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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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How a freight spend analysis can help you save on shipping.

Freightquote

Businesses are looking for ways to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Freightquote discusses how a freight spend analysis can assist.

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New service helps fleets proactively manage CSA scores

Fleet Owner

J.J. Keller CSA Performance Suite combines robust dashboard reporting with expert compliance assistance and training.

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How a freight spend analysis can help you save on shipping.

Freightquote

Businesses are looking for ways to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Freightquote discusses how a freight spend analysis can assist.

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Truck tonnage dips in June, but ATA says demand still strong

Fleet Owner

Truck tonnage dipped 1.1% in June from the previous month, but rose from year-ago levels, continuing a streak dating back more than two years.

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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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How e-commerce is defining the future of LTL freight.

Freightquote

The e-commerce industry is reshaping LTL freight, and the evolution of technology is going to continue changing how shippers operate. Learn more as we explore the future of LTL freight and explain what factors will drive that change.

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A focus on OTA safety in a cyber-threat world

Fleet Owner

Companies are taking safety precautions to keep over-the-air updates safe and secure.

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Learn what sets Freightquote by C.H. Robinson’s services apart.

Freightquote

A successful freight shipping business must mix talented people with technology. Learn how both of these factors drive Freightquote’s service forward.

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June truck tonnage is mixed, says ATA

Logistics Management

The ATA’s advanced seasonally-adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index for June, at 115.2 (2015=100) fell 1.1% in June after a 4% May decline (upwardly revised from a -6.1% reading). And compared to June 2018, SA tonnage was up 1.5%.

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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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What's led to the tight freight capacity in 2018.

Freightquote

Learn about the several factors that have led to tight freight capacity in 2018 and how they have impacted the shipping market, truck drivers and your business.

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S&OP in Agribusiness: How to Harvest the Benefits with Advanced Analytics

AIMMS

The agribusiness supply chain is highly complex. It’s not limited to managing crops and livestock, but encompasses all equipment, services, and product processing as well as commercialization. Besides the regular challenges expected of such an intricate operation, there are social and environmental concerns, stringent regulations, a labor shortage and rising competition.

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How to prepare and package for temperature-controlled shipping.

Freightquote

Properly preparing and packaging temperature-sensitive freight will set you up for success. Take a look at some tried and true best practices for shipping food and perishables.

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Burying the hero – how logistics and readiness changed war

Logistics in War

By David Beaumont. This is part two of a three-part series on logistics and logistics readiness. In ‘ The water in the well – how much logistics readiness is enough? ’ I described the idea of logistics readiness as the ability of a military force to build up and sustain combat power at their full potential. Logistics, as a process, is the system of activities which begins in the economy and fills the ‘well’ with ‘water’.

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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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2018 in the rearview: A look back at a year with Freightquote.

Freightquote

2018 was a year full of ups and downs for the freight shipping industry. Learn how Freightquote helped shippers and carriers through guides, covering freight shipping trends and more.

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[PODCAST] A Comprehensive Discussion on Lean Supply Chain Strategies

GlobalTranz

Listen to “A Comprehensive Discussion on Lean Supply Chain Strategies” on Spreaker. Lean Supply Chain & Supply Chain Optimization Resources Logistics Service Level Agreement and Logistics Key Performance Indicators: A White Paper Download White Paper Why Blockchain will Create Extreme Supply Chain Management Optimization Download White Paper The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact.read More.

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Damaged Freight: Are you covered?

Freightquote

Freight insurance helps to ease the burden of accidents and natural occurrences that can impact goods. Let’s take a closer look at who is covered, when to take responsibility and more.

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