Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
There has always been a great need for end-to-end freight visibility, but as customer expectations for delivery performance have become more stringent, it is becoming a “must have” capability, especially for third-party logistics providers (3PLs). How are 3PLs responding to this trend? What are the main challenges involved and how is technology helping?
Blue Grace Logistics
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
According to the 2020 Third-Party Logistics Study, data analytics is not only becoming more viable in the logistics industry, but it’s also becoming a necessity and make a difference. With the growing storm that is e-commerce, brick and mortar retailers have had to step twice as fast in order to stay in the game. Especially, when you consider some of the power plays made by the internet titan, Amazon.
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GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Final mile contains a treasure trove of information in the form of untapped, unanalyzed data. While traditional final mile only defined a shipment as “out for delivery,” modern final mile logistics management offers significantly more information and insight into what creates a successful customer experience. Additionally, tracking the right key performance indicators (KPIs) will make.read More.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
If you are interested in being part of the discussion to accelerate the green economy, I suggest you join me at the VERGE 19 conference and expo October 22 to 24 in Oakland.
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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.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Omni-channel continues to be one of the hottest trends in supply chain management today, basically touching every software application you can imagine. In order to truly be omni-channel, retailers and brand manufacturers must provide a unified brand experience for their customers. This is true for all three major phases of the customer journey – before, during, and after the sale.
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Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Transportation and logistics companies need to pay close attention to a new standard for lease accounting, issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Fiat Chrysler has been dogged by investigations into its diesel emissions since 2017, when the EPA said it found software in Ram 1500s and Jeep Grand Cherokees that allowed the OEM to exceed pollution limits.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
The Fort Worth Transportation Authority, otherwise known as Trinity Metro, has officially launched The Dash, an electric bus service in downtown Fort Worth, Texas. The previously announced line comprises four battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE buses manufactured by New Flyer, which celebrated the launch on Monday alongside Trinity Metro’s president and CEO, Bob Baulsir, who welcomed state, […].
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Any time you try to make a significant change in your operation, it’s a good idea to benchmark yourself against the businesses that are performing the best in the area you want to improve. It is no different with your accounts payable operation.
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 Management
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
The ATA’s advanced seasonally-adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index for August, at 118.3 (2015=100), fell 3.2% on the heels of a 6.2% July increase. And the ATA’s not seasonally-adjusted (NSA) index, which represents the change in tonnage actually hauled by fleets before any seasonal adjustment and the metric ATA says fleets should benchmark their levels with, came in at 125.1 (2015=100) in August, which was 2.2% ahead of July’s 122.3.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Add some muscle to your fleet with Eagle Prime, the hydraulic hero of America’s brief robot war with Japan. Yours for pennies on the dollar.
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
While the clock was ticking on a deadline for the United States to exit the Universal Postal Union (UPU), which, as previously reported, had the potential to impact global parcel rates heading into Peak Season, it appears that the crisis has been averted.
Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
“We expect that China will likely be transformed into a net exporter of scrap steel in the long run.
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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.
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
The latest in "Long Haul Paul" Marhoefer's "Faces of the Road" series with country legend and current gospel singer Leon Everette: "I was surprised to learn that Everette attributed his past success in the music business in part to a trucker by the name of Carroll Fulmer. Yeah, that Carroll Fulmer.".
Morai Logistics
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
As blockchain technology is seeing considerable adoption in the supply chain industry, it’s important to see where it thrives and where it needs improvement if it’s going to continue its ascent. . Blockchain technology is a revolutionary innovation for supply chains. Incredibly, despite how new it is, it’s already having a monumental impact upon them.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
This month's issue includes our annual New Models feature, which covers medium and heavy-duty trucks coming for the 2020 model year.
AIMMS
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
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 to optimize flight routes for families in need.
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,
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
More fleet customers consider safety systems on equal footing as fuel economy when spec'ing new heavy-duty trucks in 2020.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Hansel Auto Group, together with MBL Energy and NantEnergy, has unveiled solar-plus-storage projects at eight of its car dealership locations in Sonoma County, Calif. The systems – engineered and installed by San Jose, Calif.-based MBL Energy – feature a total of 1.56 MW of solar PV integrated with 567 kWh of NantEnergy’s behind-the-meter SmartStorage systems. […].
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Transfix defines the problems distorting the marketplace for truckload transportation, discuss how carriers think about their assets, explain the role of technology in reducing empty miles, and sketch out the economic dynamics that come into play when the marketplace is optimized to free up capacity at the right price.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, D-N.Y., has announced that more than $20 million is available for a diesel truck and bus replacement program. The funding comprises $9 million from the state’s $127.7 million portion of the federal Volkswagen settlement and the New York State Department of Transportation’s (DOT) allocation of approximately $11 million in federal funds. […].
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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.
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
In its recent research paper, Prologis posits that when the supply chain extends from the factory to the doorstep, the way we talk about warehouses must change.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
The Colorado Energy Office has issued a documented quote for services seeking independent contractors with experience conducting life cycle assessments and evaluating clean fuel policies to conduct a Low Carbon Fuel Standard Feasibility Study. An update from NGVAmerica explains that the purpose of the study is to understand and, where possible, quantify the benefits, costs, […].
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Navis recently unveiled the results of its newest TechValidate customer survey the state of artificial intelligence (AI) as it relates to automated decision making in the ocean cargo terminal arena
LandLink
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Times are indeed evolving, especially around transport & logistics management. Technology is disrupting the supply chain industry at a rapid pace and has taken many by surprise. During this decade, e-commerce and IoT have irreversibly altered every aspect of logistics management. To remain successful, supply chain managers are increasing their adoption of cloud and technology platforms and applications.
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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.
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Amazon recently announced that as part of its commitment to net zero carbon by 2040 and 100% renewable energy by 2030 as part of what it called The Climate Pledge, whose objective is to meet the Paris Agreement ten years ahead of schedule by 2040, it has ordered 100,000 electric delivery vehicles, which it said represents the “largest order ever for electric delivery vehicles.
Truck News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
By the end of this year, there are expected to be 20 fast-charging (DCFC) and Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations installed across Southern Alberta.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Earlier this month, Canada’s Natural Gas Innovation Fund (NGIF) announced an investment of C$500,000 toward the development and testing of Westport Fuel Systems’ compressed natural gas (CNG) storage system. This initiative is part of a partnership with Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Ford Motor Co. and Linamar Corp. On June 5, NRCan and Canada’s natural gas […].
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