Fri.Sep 20, 2019

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3 Ways to Improve Your Last-Mile Delivery Strategy

247 Customs Broker

Companies are under constant pressure to meet the expectations of a “need-it-now” society. This urgency, along with the massive growth in e-commerce and online ordering,… The post 3 Ways to Improve Your Last-Mile Delivery Strategy appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Sustainability In The Maritime Industry

Mazars Ledger

Sustainability concerns are increasing, both in the United States and internationally, gradually rewriting the rules for business. In the past, […]. The post Sustainability In The Maritime Industry appeared first on The Ledger - Mazars USA.

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Can ELD data put the detention issue to rest?

Fleet Owner

Editor's note: This is a continuation of a story looking at the detenton time.

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How E-Commerce is Changing Returns

Kuebix

The growing popularity of e-commerce has led to exponential growth in number of returns. While they have always been an integral part of shopping, online orders are significantly increasing their presence in the retail and e-commerce industries. E-commerce platform Yotpo reported that 88% of fashion shoppers surveyed have returned fashion items purchased online in the […].

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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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Start Recognizing Mental Health Issues at Your Workplace

Material Handling and Logistics

As September is World Suicide Prevention Month, here are some strategies to implement in the workplace to improve mental health.

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Why do drivers leave? Pay has a lot to do with it, but …

Overdrive Online

Many are quick to say it is a driver-pay problem, but that's not all. In trucking companies' rush to grow, they devalue the freight market, notes owner-operator Clifford Petersen, and in doing so trade their pricing power in favor of a questionable status quo where driver time itself is devalued.

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How big business turns a profit on environmentalism

Fleet Owner

Technology that reduces energy use when trucks are idling and software that creates more efficient routes can improve fuel efficiency by 90%.

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‘Truck parking only’: Working together toward a new get-in reality

Overdrive Online

The need for greater parking capacity, well-positioned, throughout the nation is no secret. The need along Texas lanes was the subject of the lively discussion devoted to parking at GATS. In today’s edition of Overdrive Radio, hear just what could well provide a model toward engaging with other states, too. The need for greater parking capacity, well-positioned, throughout the nation is no secret.

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UPS to hire about 100,000 for holiday season

Fleet Owner

Flexible shifts, full and part-time positions available at thousands of locations.

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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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Small win for transports: 53-foot containers from China exempt from Trump’s tariffs

Logistics Management

It’s probably a pyrrhic victory, but transport interests recently gained a small victory in President Donald Trump’s growing trade war with China. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative recently ruled that 53-foot domestic containers from China have been exempt from the punishing tariff war between the world’s two largest economies.

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CVSA Roadcheck Sidelines Nearly 15,000 Trucks

Material Handling and Logistics

High number of hours-of-service violations raises alarm.

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FTR Trucking Conditions Index sees slight gain

Logistics Management

For July, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI was -0.28, which came in ahead of June’s -0.82 and May and April’s -2.3 and -0.64, respectively.

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Cloud-Based WMS vs. Legacy WMS: A Primer

GlobalTranz

Many discussions are occurring that reflect the need to upgrade systems, but companies remain reluctant to abandon their legacy systems. Meanwhile, a modern warehouse management system (WMS) deploys cloud-based capabilities to overcome small challenges that would present significant hurdles for legacy updates. Instead of going it blindly, supply chain leaders need to understand the limits.read More.

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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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Attending PMA? Let’s Talk Cold Chain Solutions

Trinity Logistics

The Produce Marketing Association is holding their annual PMA Fresh Summit Convention and Expo on October 17-19, 2019 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim California. At PMA Fresh Summit over 20,000 professionals will gather to network, showcase new products throughout the expo, and stay up to date on produce industry trends. Along with these opportunities, attendees have the opportunity to hear famous people such as Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec, and Queen Latifah

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Amazon Orders 100,000 Electric Delivery Vehicles

NGT News

As part of its commitment to the newly formed Climate Pledge, Amazon has ordered 100,000 fully electric delivery vehicles from U.S.-based electric vehicle (EV) company Rivian. Amazon plans to have 10,000 of the new EVs on the road as early as 2022 and all 100,000 on the road by 2030 – saving 4 million metric […]. The post Amazon Orders 100,000 Electric Delivery Vehicles appeared first on NGT News.

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U.S. rail and intermodal volumes are down for week ending September 14, reports AAR

Logistics Management

Rail carloads, at 252,310, fell 6.1% annually, and intermodal units, at 274,424, fell 3.5%.

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Feds Officially Move to Withdraw California’s Clean Air Act Waiver

NGT News

As expected, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has officially announced it is withdrawing California’s waiver under the Clean Air Act (CAA) to set its own vehicle emission standards. On Thursday, the EPA and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) took what they call an initial step toward finalizing the […].

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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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Sustainability In The Maritime Industry

Mazars Ledger

Sustainability concerns are increasing, both in the United States and internationally, gradually rewriting the rules for business. In the past,… The post Sustainability In The Maritime Industry appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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3 Steps to Increase Your Supply Chain Advantage

Coyote

Find out where supply chain leaders are investing in technology and human expertise for continuous improvement.

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Sustainability In The Maritime Industry

Mazars Ledger

Sustainability concerns are increasing, both in the United States and internationally, gradually rewriting the rules for business. In the past, […]. The post Sustainability In The Maritime Industry appeared first on The Ledger - Mazars USA.

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5 Steps to Begin Your Digital Supply Chain Transformation

Coyote

Find out what you can do to start balancing technology and human expertise in supply chain operations.

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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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Charity Supply Chain Ride

Logistics Business Magazine

This year, Prologis UK celebrated a decade of charitable giving though the Prologis 100 charity cycle ride on 12 September. Over the past nine years, cyclists from Prologis, its agents and supply chain have ridden around France, across the Alps, through the Lake District, and over the Yorkshire Dales, raising vital funds for a wide range of charities.

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CMA CGM says “no” to the Northern Sea Route

247 Customs Broker

Transportation September 20, 2019 The ocean carrier says newly thawed Arctic seas are too fragile for risks posed by cargo ships. By DC Velocity Staff… The post CMA CGM says “no” to the Northern Sea Route appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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IntraLog Poland

Logistics Business Magazine

IntraLog Poland 2020. 3-5 March 2020 International Intralogistics, Warehousing and Supply Chain Exhibition. PTAK WARSAW EXPO, Al. Katowicka 62 Nadarzyn, Poland. International Fair IntraLog Poland is a new business show dedicated to internal logistics, new technologies in supply. chain managements and security in warehouse. For the first time, exhibitors will have an opportunity to enable. proffesionals involved in intralogitics to get acquainted with the new market novelties that covers manageme

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GlobalPost: The Answer For Possible USPS International Shipping Disruptions

247 Customs Broker

Home > International Shipping > GlobalPost: The Answer For Possible USPS International Shipping Disruptions GlobalPost: The Answer For Possible USPS International Shipping Disruptions Nervous about… The post GlobalPost: The Answer For Possible USPS International Shipping Disruptions appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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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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Weather Related Service Update: Tropical Depression Imelda

Odyssey Logistics

Friday, September 20, 2019: The National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency for parts of southwestern San Jacinto, southeastern Montgomery, northwestern Chambers, southwestern Liberty and northeastern and north-central Harris counties. A flash flood emergency was also declared in southwestern Newton County, southern Hardin County, Orange County and southeastern Jasper County.

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Wing Aviation and FedEx bring drones to Virginia

247 Customs Broker

Wing Aviation is collaborating with FedEx Express and Walgreens to offer drone delivery services in Christiansburg, Virginia from next month. The pilot programme will demonstrate… The post Wing Aviation and FedEx bring drones to Virginia appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Penske Associates Team Up to Raise Funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Penske Move Ahead

Editor’s note: This story is part of our “50 Stories of People Helping People” series. As we celebrate Penske’s 50th anniversary in 2019, we are spotlighting associates every Friday who are making a difference in their communities. Tony Savio was a rough-and-tumble boy growing up in the nation’s heartland when his parents received a crushing diagnosis no one wants to hear: Your child has a brain tumor.

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