Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JULY 10, 2018

Even if you’re not a huge movie buff, there’s a lot to love about Southern California – especially when it comes to eCommerce fulfillment. With millions of residents and world-class seaports, it’s part of the country’s most populous state, not to mention its busiest international logistics gateway for incoming container shipments. And that’s just a couple of reasons why Los Angeles warehousing could be an ideal fit for you.

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DC Velocity

JULY 10, 2018

Intermodal traffic to be diverted to expanded sleeper network starting in first quarter of '19, union official says.

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Fleet Owner

JULY 10, 2018

The real benefit of an oil analysis is that it acts as an early warning system, alerting you to potential problems before they become an equipment failure.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 10, 2018

If your job is to develop a connector from your business systems to a multi-carrier API, there are some important considerations you should keep in mind. It’s a multi-carrier world. The days of picking a carrier or two to handle all your transportation needs are long gone. Customers are demanding more delivery options. The driver shortage and carrier capacity crunch are creating reliability issues.

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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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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 10, 2018

Amazon's new Inventory Performance Index will rate third-party sellers on their warehouse efficiency in Amazon's warehouse.

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AIMMS

JULY 10, 2018

There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. North Star Alliance , for instance, uses optimization to find optimal locations for its mobile HIV-AIDS clinics in Africa. The Dutch Delta Program Commissioner used analytics to prevent flooding and was recognized with the 2013 Edelman Award. Most recently, we encountered Angel Flight West , a non-profit organization that is using AIMMS-based optimization to plan flights for families in need.

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Fleet Owner

JULY 10, 2018

Hyliion announced it has acquired Gentherm’s battery division as it works to expand its hybrid-electric technology for longhaul trucks. “Batteries are a critical component of any hybrid vehicle.

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AIMMS

JULY 10, 2018

There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. North Star Alliance , for instance, uses optimization to find optimal locations for its mobile HIV-AIDS clinics in Africa. The Dutch Delta Program Commissioner used analytics to prevent flooding and was recognized with the 2013 Edelman Award. Most recently, we encountered Angel Flight West , a non-profit organization that is using AIMMS-based optimization to plan flights for families in need.

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Fleet Owner

JULY 10, 2018

Do you feel like it’s time to go on a digital diet? If you are like most of us, the answer is probably yes. According to Daniel Sieberg, senior marketing manager at Google, we all are constantly checking our phones throughout the day.

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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

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 10, 2018

QubeVu has introduced PalletPro 4x4, an automated, high-speed, certified-accurate dimensioning solution for palletized freight.

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Fleet Owner

JULY 10, 2018

Even when working offline, Verizon Connect's new Work Mobile app allows users to receive job details and share notes, photos, signatures, and more from the field.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 10, 2018

While the development of a wholly demand driven supply chain (DDSC) might not be for every enterprise, there is no doubt that many can benefit from such as strategy. However, there are risks involved in the demand-driven approach and for many companies, their presence creates a reluctance to shift from conventional, but increasingly outmoded forecast-based planning.

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Fleet Owner

JULY 10, 2018

Predictive Cruise Control utilizes GPS along with cruise control for further fuel savings and assists in cruising speed efficiency.

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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.

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Logistics Management

JULY 10, 2018

The European Shippers’ Council recently stated that the service provided by container shipping lines has deteriorated since 2016 and is now seen by exporters, importers and freight forwarders “as more problematic.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JULY 10, 2018

A common theme this year has been trying to explain to business leaders exactly why transportation budgets are woefully under estimated. What factors have been influencing them since the fourth quarter of 2017? Many have focused heavily on line-haul rates and the factors that influence them, but steadily raising diesel prices and robust volume growth in some sectors, coupled. with a more intense focus by carriers on detention time and accessorials have contributed as well.

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Transportation Vendor Strategies Price Reduction Document 48

Logistics Management

JULY 10, 2018

A Reuters report published this week indicated there may be further consolidation on the high seas, with Marseilles, France-based CMA CGM, the third largest global ocean cargo carrier, having made an “exploratory approach” regarding potentially merging with Hamburg, Germany-based Hapag-Lloyd. The Reuters report, which cited three finance sources, said that this pairing would be in the form of a non-cash merger.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JULY 10, 2018

A common theme this year has been trying to explain to business leaders exactly why transportation budgets are woefully under estimated. What factors have been influencing them since the fourth quarter of 2017? Many have focused heavily on line-haul rates and the factors that influence them, but steadily raising diesel prices and robust volume growth in some sectors, coupled. with a more intense focus by carriers on detention time and accessorials have contributed as well.

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Transportation Vendor Strategies Price Reduction Document 48

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 10, 2018

. Food items are something that will always be in demand. Consumers expect fresh produce and other food products year around. As such, FTR Transportation Intelligence expects 154.5 million truckloads of food and kindred products this year, up 5% from 2017. Moreover, truckloads of food are expected to rise by an additional 8% to 166.9 million by 2020.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JULY 10, 2018

A common theme this year has been trying to explain to business leaders exactly why transportation budgets are woefully under estimated. What factors have been influencing them since the fourth quarter of 2017? Many have focused heavily on line-haul rates and the factors that influence them, but steadily raising diesel prices and robust volume growth in some sectors, coupled with a more intense focus by carriers on detention time and accessorials have contributed as well.

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Transportation Vendor Strategies Price Reduction Document 48

Logistics Management

JULY 10, 2018

In an exclusive interview, Jonathan Gold, vice president, supply chain and customs policy for the National Retail Federation shares his views and forecasts

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EazyStock

JULY 10, 2018

?. A product life cycle is a business management technique that defines a list of stages in the lifespan of commercial or consumer products. Product Life cycles are used for determining the lifespan of these products; such as the normal phases through which a product goes over its lifespan. Every manufacturer and distributor of after market parts needs to have a pulse on the different stages of their product life cycle to ensure inventory levels are being accurately forecasted and replenishment

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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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Logistics Management

JULY 10, 2018

With a 0.7-cent increase, the national diesel average now stands at $3.243. This follows a 2.0-cent increase from last week.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 10, 2018

Only three containers of frozen produce including prime rib and pork loin came through before the new levy slapped as much as 500,000 yuan ($75,000) on each of the remaining half-dozen crates, according to Gong Peng, the importer’s general manager. “We have no choice. We have to eat the costs,” Gong said in an interview. “We are guaranteed to dramatically lower our purchases of meat from American ranchers.

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Automotive Logistics

JULY 10, 2018

Catastrophic flooding and landslides in the west of Japan have disrupted production and supply at some of the country’s leading vehicle makers, though the impact has not been as destructive as first threatened. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the second meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters. While the flooding did not cause damage to its production plants, Mazda had to suspend operations at both the Hiroshima and Hofu plants on July 9 and 10, following the cancellation of the one-day shift

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 10, 2018

Telematics provider Masternaut has launched a new platform for operators in the cold-chain. The company claims it is able to provide a complete offering which allows cold-chain operators to benefit from the real-time insight provided by a telematics system. As well as more traditional benefits such as measuring driver behaviour and fuel efficiency, this gives them the opportunity to continuously track temperatures in chilled units and receive immediate, geolocated warnings should the temperature

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To continue scaling your omnichannel business, you need to manage a lot of orders across a lot of different channels and marketplaces. Some brands do this by hand. Some try to force their ERP to manage it. Others rely on a complex system of cross-referencing the dashboards of their various channels. None of these is an effective or sustainable solution.

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Airfreight Logistics

JULY 10, 2018

Emirates Airlines Freight Division, Emirates SkyCargo recently announced that they have received the prestigious Carrier Award for Reliability and Excellence (CARE) 2018 from DHL Global Forwarding. The award was made in recognition of their outstanding service for the transportation of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals. Henrik Ambak, Senior Vice President, Cargo Operations Worldwide for Emirates, received the award at the 18th Global Life Sciences & Healthcare Conference hosted by DHL at

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Automotive Logistics

JULY 10, 2018

This week BMW began producing the luxury 8 Series coupé at its Dingolfing plant in Germany and the digitalisation of production and lineside logistics is playing a central role in the manufacturing of the new model, according to the carmaker. Parts required in door assembly are delivered to the line by autonomous tugger trains, while on the finishing line robots measure for gaps and misalignments.

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Insight Into Action

JULY 10, 2018

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