Wed.Feb 13, 2019

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Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) Come of Age

Logistics Viewpoints

The key for AMRs is that they enable workers to be more productive due to constant collaboration. During Steve Banker's panel discussion on AMRs at ARC Advisory Group's Forum last week, the four panelists made two key points about AMRs. First, robots are not replacing human workers, but rather, are assisting them. Second, warehouse labor is becoming harder to find and more expensive to train and retain.

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Another challenge: Manufacturers, step up efficiency

Fleet Owner

Fleets we speak to are looking for products that are dependable, reliable and that have a decent payback. A two-year return on investment is what most of them are looking for.

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Chapter 11 filing and employee letter shed more light on NEMF’s bankruptcy development

Logistics Management

While the shockwaves stemming from regional less-than-truckload (LTL) New England Motor Freight (NEMF) announcing this week it voluntarily filed for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey in Newark on February 11 are still intact, documentation surfacing in recent days helps to tell the story of what led the fabled 101-year Elizabeth, N.J.

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Sudden downshift to first spurs recall of 1.5M F-150 pickups

Fleet Owner

Nearly 1.5 million Ford F-150 pickups built from 2010 to 2013 are being recalled for a potential problem where the transmission suddenly shifts down into first gear, which could cause loss of control.

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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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The Role of Emerging Technologies in Managed Transportation Services

Talking Logistics

When I ask shippers what they look for in a logistics or transportation management partner, technology capabilities — and the data and insights those technologies provide — is always near the top of the list. Of course, the technology landscape is very different today compared to 5-10 years ago, with blockchain, machine learning, real-time freight visibility, and other emerging technologies dominating the headlines.

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Freight class calculator: Best tools for logistics companies

LoGo

Logistics companies are in constant need of finding means to simplify and optimize their daily activities. Fortunately, whether you need a freight class calculator, a management system or any other kind of logistics support, there are many tools and applications to help you execute these tasks. Technology is one of the great allies of logistics […].

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Phillips Connect Technologies acquires Connected Holdings

Fleet Owner

Phillips Connect Technologies (PCT) has completed the acquisition of Connected Holdings, an IoT (Internet of Things) intelligent services provider in North America.

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CMA CGM reaffirms commitment to acquiring CEVA Logistics

Logistics Management

Marseille, France-based global container shipping company CMA CGM remains intent on acquiring CEVA Logistics, a global third-party logistics (3PL) services provider based in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands for $1.65 billion, according to various reports and filings.

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TuSimple gets more funding to assist in self-driving push

Fleet Owner

Chinese-founded Fabu Technology also advancing automated technologies in the United States.

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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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[Video] Streamlining and Automating the Procure-to-Pay Process

Talking Logistics

Omar Nadi, Director, Supplier Product Management at Elemica , discusses how companies can streamline and automate the procure-to-pay (P2P) process. Podcast version (click to play): The post [Video] Streamlining and Automating the Procure-to-Pay Process appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Omar Nadi, Director, Supplier Product Management at Elemica, discusses how companies can streamline and automate the procure-to-pay (P2P) process.

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ATA’s Spear makes the case for needed infrastructure improvements at Senate hearing

Logistics Management

With true signs of momentum for a new, and badly needed, federal transportation infrastructure bill seemingly forever stuck in neutral, it is refreshing to see the nation’s top trucking lobbyist, American Trucking Associations (ATA) President and CEO Chris Spear continue to ring the bell (loudly) for federal action to get the wheels on new legislation moving.

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Trending Ways to Win at Freight Claims Management Practices

GlobalTranz

The right set of freight claims management practices can mean the difference between saving money and unnecessary expenses. Shippers should understand the top trending best practices to succeed in freight claims management to stay competitive throughout 2019. More Organizations, Including Governments, Will Demand Auditing in All Operations One of the most effective ways to ensure.read More.

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User Group Summit Europe

Blue Horseshoe Solutions

When: March 27-29, 2019Where: RAI AmsterdamCost: Use our discount code, PRPBH to receive 10% off the current registration fee! User Group Summit Europe What to Expect Looking for the go-to place to learn about Microsoft D365, AX, and CRM? The 2019 User Group Summit Europe is the […]. The post User Group Summit Europe appeared first on ERP Implementation & Supply Chain Consulting - Blue Horseshoe.

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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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Supply Chain Management Trends 2019

EazyStock

What are the primary supply chain management trends for 2019? Buzzwords like digitization and globalization are still transforming the world, and concepts like AI , IoT and eCommerce are as relevant as ever – but you already knew that. In this post we will present recent trends you may not have heard of – yet – but ought to keep an eye on as they develop.

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Can Venezuelan migrants be good for Colombia?

World Food Programme Logistics

Humanitarian emergencies expert and academic Doug Mercado shares his views on the exodus from Venezuela According to estimates, more than one million Venezuelans have settled in Colombia in recent years. Photo: WFP/Norha Restrepo Speaking against the noise of a busy airport departure lounge, Doug Mercado is on his way home after a seven-month stint coordinating the World Food Programme (WFP)’s emergency response to the influx of Venezuelan migrants into Colombia.

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Fire-damaged Sincerity Ace towed back to Japan

Automotive Logistics

The Sincerity Ace car-carrier, which caught fire in the Pacific at the beginning of this year with 3,500 Nissan vehicles onboard, is now in Japan after being towed there by the Nippon Salvage tug Koyo Maru. The tow began on January 9. A spokesperson for the ship’s owner, Shoei Kisen Kaisha, said it had stopped in Shibushi Bay in the southern island of Kyushu on January 30 where the list affecting the vessel was corrected.

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Kivnon to Showcase Omnidirectional AGV at LogiMAT

Logistics Business Magazine

Spanish AGV maker Kivnon has developed a new and, it says, completely different AGV that “entails an Industry 4.0 revolution” This automated guided vehicle, named K41 Slim, combines a 1000kg lifting capacity with an omnidirectional movement. In this way, it is always able to work with a 360º perimeter security. Additionally, Kivnon’s K41 Slim is “even more efficient and endowed with more autonomy due to the lithium batteries it has equipped” Height is also one of its sing

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.

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CMA CGM reaffirms commitment to acquiring CEVA Logistics

247 Customs Broker

Marseille, France-based global container shipping company CMA CGM remains intent on acquiring CEVA Logistics, a global third-party logistics (3PL) services provider based in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands for $1.65 billion, according to various reports and filings. CMA CGM already owns 33% of CEVA. In October 2018, CMA CGM officially stated its desire to acquire all of […].

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Industry View: 5 Key Logistics and Tech Trends for 2019

Logistics Business Magazine

5 Key Logistics Trends and Technology Implications for 2019, as forecast by Chris Jones (above), EVP Marketing & Services, Descartes: 2018 can certainly be summarised as a turbulent year in logistics and transportation management. On the one hand, ecommerce continued to grow at record levels without the slowdown that many were predicting, leading many organisations to recognise the importance of reaching beyond traditional strategies to enhance their logistics and transportation capabilities

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8 Methods to Improve Your Forecast Accuracy

247 Customs Broker

By Logility · February 12, 2019 Research shows companies that are best at demand forecasting average: 15% less inventory 17% stronger perfect order fulfillment 35% quicker cash-to-cash cycle times …while having a tenth of the stock-outs of their peers. The whitepaper, Eight Methods that Improve Forecasting Accuracy, outlines a variety of forecasting methods tuned to perform […].

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Goplasticpallets.com Launches New Multi-trip Pallet Box

Logistics Business Magazine

Four years since the original launch of its multi-trip pallet box – the Trip Box – Goplasticpallets.com has introduced a new, improved version to its range, which it claims will deliver superior strength, better security and enhanced performance for large volume goods handling and distribution. Designed by Belgium-based plastic pallet and pallet box manufacturer Smart-Flow, the new Go Trip Box 1208 Ultimate 3R boasts a stronger, more robust pallet base; a lockable pallet base and lid to secure t

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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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Reconfiguring Nanostore Retail Supply Chains to Combat the Nutritional Food Desert

247 Customs Broker

February 13, 2019 · By Ken Cottrill & Christopher Mejia Nutritional Food Deserts Communities with limited access to sources of nutritional food – commonly called food deserts – represent a major health threat across the globe. Researchers at the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL) have identified an innovative approach to combatting this threat: reconfigure […].

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Supply Chain Expectations for 2019

Radius Logistics

New year, new expectations! Now is a great time to look ahead at some of the key changes that may affect your supply chain in the upcoming year. Many of these factors have carried on from 2018, but in a world of rapid growing trends and ever changing technology, one can never be too informed. Here’s what you can expect for 2019. E-Commerce Demand will Drive LTL.

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C.H. Robinson Announces Bob Biesterfeld to Replace John Wiehoff as CEO

247 Customs Broker

C.H. Robinson Chief Executive Officer A change at the top is coming soon for Minneapolis, Minn.-based global logistics services provider, and freight forwarder C.H. Robinson. The company announced that as part of a “long-planned succession process”, effective May 9, Chief Operating Officer Robert (“Bob”) Biesterfeld, will become Chief Executive Officer, as well as being nominated to stand […].

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AMRs Come of Age

Logistics Viewpoints

The key for AMRs is that they enable workers to be more productive due to constant collaboration. The panelists made two key points. First, robots are not replacing human workers, but rather, are assisting them. Second, warehouse labor is becoming harder to find and more expensive to train and retain. As a result, AMRs will surely become a bigger component of the warehouse moving forward.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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Go-ahead for Air France-KLM’s purchase of Virgin stake

247 Customs Broker

The European Commission has approved the proposed acquisition of joint control over Virgin Atlantic by Air France-KLM, Delta and Virgin Group, saying the transaction would raise no competition concerns. Under the deal, Air France KLM will acquire 31 per cent of Virgin Atlantic from Richard Branson’s Virgin Group for £220 million. Virgin Group will retail […].

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Palletizing LTL Freight: Everything You Need to Know

GoShip Blog

Providing safe and secure packaging is essential for smooth freight transportation. When shipping with less-than-truckload, packing is even more important because there are multiple shipments combined in a trailer. Preparation simplifies handling, loading and unloading, and prevents cargo damage. The most common way of packing LTL freight is palletizing.

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FedEx Logistics takes over Gibson guitar factory

247 Customs Broker

FedEx Logistics is moving its headquarters to the former Gibson guitar factory building in downtown Memphis, consolidating multiple locations and nearly 700 team members into the new location over the next several years. The business, which until last month was known as FedEx Trade Networks, offers supply chain, transport, value-added services, and brokerage services.