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NOVEMBER 30, 2018

The majority of the pact still needs to be ratified by lawmakers in the three countries, but the signing enacts a handful of immediate protections. The U.S., Canada and Mexico signed a new trade deal championed by President Donald Trump to replace the quarter-century-old NAFTA pact, capping a year of intense negotiations and offering a glimmer of certainty amid rising global tensions over trade.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

October 12, 2018 ·. By Brian Thompson. Third-Party Providers Navigate Supply Chain Technology Trends. Technology partners with a long-game approach to development and implementation understand that trends come and go, and it can make little sense to heavily invest in trumpeted technological advancements just because they’re “the new thing.”. While technological advancement brings with it solutions that can revolutionize how businesses in the supply chain interact, it’s important for all stakehol

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DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

The relentless drive for warehouse efficiency is sparking new interest in self-driving vehicles. For those wondering which type to buy, experts say forget the labels and focus on capabilities.

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Fleet Owner

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Canadian startup energy firm Enezol has developed an alternative diesel fuel it says is over 20% more efficient than traditional diesel. The key to the new fuel is a different refining process, according to the company.

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DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

New Jersey facility serves as test bed for automation, could inspire similar approach in Los Angeles and Chicago.

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DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Supply chain arm will deploy piece-picking robots, AI, self-driving vehicles in 350 of its 430 North American sites.

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Material Handling and Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Employers in 2017 had 2.8 recordable cases per 100 workers – less than half the number in 2003.

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DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

House Republican Conference elects Missouri Congressman to lead efforts to negotiate national infrastructure bill.

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Fleet Owner

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Attorneys recommended that fleets not overlook even the smallest detail when selecting insurance coverage and writing contracts.

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DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Though total orders are down, orders for robots from non-automotive companies surge in first nine months of 2018, trade group says.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

After traveling through space for six months, the Mars InSight officially touched down on the red planet earlier this week. InSight is short for Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport, and according to NASA, will give the planet its “first thorough check-up since it formed 4.5 billion years ago.” The mission is to study the interior structure of Mars, specifically its crust, mantle, and core.

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DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Fewer than a third of U.S. retailers offer buy online, pickup in-store services, survey shows.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Reverse logistics is filled with risk, and the rate of reverse logistics in e-commerce is higher than any other channel, reports Business2Community. Among e-commerce sales, up to 30 percent will be returned to the shipper, which reflects a huge demand for effective returns management and reverse-logistics process standardization. Using a WMS in reverse logistics can help meet this rise in demand and increase customer satisfaction.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Now that Thanksgiving is past us, the mad dash to the end of the year is on. It’s been a busy couple of weeks in the supply chain and logistics realm, with lots of news related to global trade and technology. As I write this, news is coming out of Bueno Aires that the new Nafta agreement (USMCA) has been signed by trade officials from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

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Material Handling and Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Basin Commerce has introduced Conduit, a quoting and operations engine for buyers and sellers of raw materials.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

The Combo Excelsior®, Schoeller Allibert’s new standard foldable intermediate bulk container (IBC) has been awarded the Best Industrial Packaging Prize at the French G.I.S.I. Group’s “Packaging Innovation Awards” and the 2nd prize at the Dutch “Gouden Noot” Packaging Contest. The Combo Excelsior®, designed for the food processing, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries, was launched in October 2018.

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Material Handling and Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Dematic has introduced a light-directed picking system for order fulfillment.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Doosan, the leading manufacturer of robust high performance forklift trucks, will be exhibiting at LAMMA 19 (hall 18, stand 516), the UK’s top farm machinery, equipment and services show, to be held at the NEC in Birmingham, 8th- 9th January 2019. On the stand will be four of Doosan’s latest feature-rich forklift trucks – a D30S 3 tonne counterbalance, a B15T-7 three wheel electric counterbalance, a 2.5 tonne capacity hand pallet truck and a D35C-7 3.5 tonne diesel counterbalance truck.

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Penske Move Ahead

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

In order for the Penske Logistics sales team to gain a competitive edge in the third-party logistics market, the Reading, Pennsylvania-based organization has turned to the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and Broward College to receive SCPro fundamental certifications that the two organizations are offering to the industry. “With the complex consultative sales roles that our associates play with current and prospective customers it was imperative that we administered the

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

The annual postal & courier show and conference continues its tour by stopping at RAI Amsterdam. The post Postexpo Amsterdam appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

November 13, 2018. Tags: 3PL , Supply Chain Management , Transportation , Supply Chain. A month before Christmas, a major snowstorm blankets the Northeast. Traffic is snarled for weeks and truckloads of gifts are stuck in distribution centers and trailers. The Christmas buying rush could be in jeopardy for a large part of the country. Even Santa and his red-nosed reindeer friend are unable to save the day.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Since 2018 strapping supplier Mosca GmbH has supported an education program in Nedjo, Ethiopia, and in so doing has expanded its commitment to promoting education. Under the auspices of World Vision, a humanitarian aid and development organization active in more than 90 countries, Mosca is helping renovate an elementary school and establish a literacy support program.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

November 13, 2018. Tags: Logistics I.T. , Transportation Management Systems (TMS) , Transportation Management , Logistics , Logistics Solutions Providers. Medium to large shippers may have millions of dollars of materials and inventory on the highway and often do not know exactly where it is located. Delayed shipments can have a significant economic impact on shippers and receivers, and the lack of visibility from a legacy transportation management system (TMS) into shipment status only exacerba

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

The Fortec Distribution Network has joined forces with WCG to help deliver a new initiative to give students an insight into logistics and the good careers available within the sector. Key members of its management team delivered their first training session to two groups of students at the Rugby campus of WCG as part of their courses in Business and in IT.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

October 1, 2018 ·. By PITT OHIO. Transportation & Logistics Capacity Crunch. While some transportation decision-makers recognize how supply and demand are impacting the Less-than-Truckload (LTL) marketplace, you may find that others are apprehensive to believe what is happening. You’ve been hearing about the shortage of drivers, new regulations and solid demand that are driving up rates.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

SITL switches to the smaller Porte de Versailles venue for 2019. But over 500 exhibitors expected. The post SITL Paris appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

November 13, 2018. Tags: 3PL , Logistics I.T. , Logistics , Technology , Big Data. Technology is the backbone of today’s logistics systems, and shippers want to make the right choices for mission-critical systems. One key question is when to outsource technology development vs. managing it with in-house resources. It can be challenging to secure internal information technology staff to focus on developing and implementing essential functions such as transportation management, warehouse man

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Spain’s annual logistics jamboree. The post SIL Barcelona appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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