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What Digital Freight Isn’t

Talking Logistics

There is a lot of discussion today about digital freight, whether it’s a threat or opportunity for the logistics industry. There is also a lot of hype and confusion. Understanding what digital freight is — and what it isn’t — is important for all stakeholders to succeed in the industry. Last week, as part of. Read more What Digital Freight Isn’t.

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Cargo Drones: The Future of Shipping?

MTS Logistics

The concept of drone delivery is barely in its infancy, yet several startups and thought leaders are already taking tangible steps toward developing unmanned drones to deliver goods across long distances, including heavy cargo. For several years, Amazon has talked up the idea of drone delivery in certain locations; although it has yet to implement the idea.

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Spot truckload pricing shows signs of bottoming out

Fleet Owner

Spot truckload freight pricing held firm during the week ending August 25 despite a 3% drop in the number of posted loads, said DAT Solutions, which operates the industry’s largest network of load boards. The number of posted trucks increased 2.

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4 Strategies to Attract and Retain Warehouse Workers

Cyzerg

In warehousing, as in every other organization, it’s the people who make or break the business. At a time when warehouse workers are swift to move from one warehouse to another, retaining them may seem to be a daunting task. There are lot of challenges that managers face when it comes to attracting, recruiting, and retaining workforce for warehouses.

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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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Machine Learning in the Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

One area of interest in today’s end-to-end supply chain is machine learning. And this is certainly a topic that we have written about quite often. Over the last few months, Steve Banker, Clint Reiser, and I have written about artificial intelligence and machine learning in a number of contexts and how it impacts the supply chain. These topics have included transportation management, warehouse management, and supply chain planning, among others.

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FedEx Freight’s last-mile plans are moving forward

Logistics Management

Following various reports in January that indicated FedEx Freight, the less-than-truckload (LTL) subsidiary of Memphis-based transportation and logistics titan FedEx, was taking its initial steps into the rapidly-growing, e-commerce-driven last-mile logistics sector, a recent report confirmed that the company’s plan remains on track.

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Dorian targeting Florida as hurricane after Puerto Rico run

Fleet Owner

New path shows storm menacing Orlando by early Monday. A second tropical storm has flood watches in effect for much of New England.

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Drones to play key role in food cold chain logistics

Logistics Management

A new generation of transport providers may be making some forms of temperature control system irrelevant, says the upstart drone company, Flytrex.

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When it comes to tires, it pays to do the math

Fleet Owner

The average marginal cost of tires is $0.038 a mile or $1.50 an hour, according to the American Transportation Research Institute’s (ATRI) An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking: 2018 Update.

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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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3 Powerful Ways ERP Can Improve the Manufacturing Process

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Is anything more important to your manufacturing process than securing materials, managing orders, and payments, and having the right staff to run it all? I don’t think so. Thankfully, these are three specific areas where an ERP can help even the most advanced manufacturer. Let’s dive a little deeper into each to see which ERP […]. The post 3 Powerful Ways ERP Can Improve the Manufacturing Process appeared first on SYSPRO US.

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Surprise CVSA Inspections Find 1,600 Brake Violations

Material Handling and Logistics

Focus on truck brake safety continues in September.

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Adaptive Learning – Using AI to Enhance the Learning Experience

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

I told my team a few weeks ago that I have started learning Arabic. There were a few raised eye-brows and finally, “Why Arabic?” Well, Arabic is so far removed from all the other languages I have learned, and I needed a new challenge. And I can do this on my mobile using Duolingo. Duolingo […]. The post Adaptive Learning – Using AI to Enhance the Learning Experience appeared first on SYSPRO US.

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Ten Nebraska School Districts Opt for Propane Autogas

NGT News

The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) is awarding more than $2.6 million in rebates to schools across Nebraska to aid in the replacement of older diesel school buses. The rebates are funded from Nebraska’s share of the Volkswagen Diesel Emissions Mitigation Trust. Trust funds may be used to replace diesel vehicles and engines […].

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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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What Industries Are Adopting Final Mile Strategies & Why?

GlobalTranz

As explained by Business Insider, effective final mile strategies enable competition with Amazon, the largest e-commerce retailer on the planet. Unfortunately, Amazon’s sheer size means it affects every industry involved in the sale or transfer of merchandise, including general retail, whole distribution for business partners, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), furnishings, appliances, electronics and more.

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CBRE research points to industrial & logistics real estate potential for strategic markets

Logistics Management

When it comes to prime industrial and logistics real estate markets, there are more options than just the ones available in high population primary markets, according to research published this week by Los Angeles-based industrial real estate firm CBRE.

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New CNG Station to Serve Pennsylvania Utility UGI

NGT News

UGI Utilities Inc., a natural gas and electric utility based in Pennsylvania, has opened a new compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station at its Wilkes-Barre office. Located on East Northampton St., the new fueling facility will serve UGI’s growing fleet of CNG vehicles, now totaling 85. UGI has ordered another 19 CNG-fueled vehicles, expected to […].

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One trucker’s somewhat mixed feelings on the hours of service proposal

Overdrive Online

Clifford Petersen on the hours proposal: "I will say definitively. that yes, we need greater flexibility. After all, we are professionals, and no one knows our needs better than we do. Still, there are areas that need clarification.".

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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 to ship freight to Canada.

Freightquote

Learn how to seamlessly ship freight to Canada. Plus see how your shipment gets across the border and to its destination step-by-step.

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CVSA Brake Safety Week: September 15-21

Trinity Logistics

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week will be taking place from September 15-21. During this time, enforcement officials throughout North America will conduct roadside safety inspections on commercial and motor vehicles. Enforcement officials will be paying special attention to brake hoses and tubing. CVSA is highlighting brake hoses and tubing as a reminder of their importance to mechanical safety and fitness.

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15 Steps to Selecting the Right WMS

Logistics Management

Based on years of first-hand experience, we’ve compiled a list of 15 steps that you’ll need to take to select the WMS that’s perfect for you.

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South Dakota Seeks Truck Applications for VW Rebates

NGT News

The South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is accepting applications for round one of its Volkswagen Truck program. The program provides rebates to help state and local government agencies purchase new freight trucks to replace older, high-emitting diesel trucks. The goal of the program is to improve and protect ambient air quality […].

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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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Thailand’s RCL Launch New Vessel – Lalit Bhum

Logistics Manager

The Thai-based container shipping line, Regional Container Lines Public Company Limited recently announced they had launched a new state-of-the-art vessel replete with class innovations and in full compliance with the international maritime organization (IMO). The new one-billion-baht vessel named Lalit Bhum is a welcome addition to their shipping services and will increase their container fleet to 48 vessels.

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Cummins Teams with UC San Diego on Repurposing EV Batteries

NGT News

Cummins Inc. has announced a multiyear partnership with the University of California San Diego and its battery validation lab to analyze viable business and technical approaches to effectively reuse or repurpose electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Under the agreement, UC San Diego will perform accelerated testing and real-world application testing and will develop an outdoor second-life […].

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“Becoming a good driver is not easy”

World Food Programme Logistics

Julio from Timor-Leste has seen a lot in the last 17 years, but staying safe on the road remains his priority You’ll usually find Julio Filomeno Brites on a winding road in the mountains of Timor-Leste, crossing bridges, driving through stunning scenery and making sure that everyone reaches their final destination safely. Julio is a man with big, contagious smiles but few words.

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Avfuel Providing Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Wyoming Demos

NGT News

Avfuel Corp., a Michigan-based provider of fuel and services to the aviation industry, will make sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) available to operators fueling at Jackson Hole Aviation on Sept. 3-4. For the Wyoming event, Avfuel will supply 7,300 gallons of SAF to fuel operators flying in and out of the airfield during the demonstration days. […].

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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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Will Canada Thin Ranks of US ELD Suppliers?

Material Handling and Logistics

Law requires third-party certified devices currently not available in the U.S.

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Long Beach City College Offers Alt-Fuel Career Training

NGT News

This fall, Long Beach City College is offering an updated career technical education (CTE) program in advanced transportation technology. According to the college, the program is designed for students looking to enter a career in the field of alternative fuel vehicles. It provides students with knowledge and skills needed to become, for example, a technician, […].

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Maersk and Blackbuck Partner to Digitize the Indian Containerized Trucking Market

Logistics Manager

Maersk has announced its partnership with BlackBuck , India’s largest online marketplace for trucking, to provide an online marketplace for containerized trucking in EXIM logistics in India. The Indian government has set ambitions to reduce logistics cost from 14% of the GDP to less than 9% by 2022. The new platform will be owned and operated by BlackBuck with Maersk supporting BlackBuck to develop industry specific solutions.

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