DC Velocity
JUNE 7, 2018
It can be hard to find a nuanced discussion of corporate sustainability. But Yossi Sheffi's new book aims to provide just that, offering a clear-eyed take on the challenges and benefits of going green.
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 7, 2018
"The digital technologies hitting the marketplace today promise to make the changes in supply chain practice over the next five to 10 years dwarf that which we have seen in the last 10,” says Ted Stank, of UT’s Haslam College of Business. As the pressures on supply chain teams—including those for sustainability, cost efficiency, and disruption and risk mitigation—are increasing and growing in complexity, supply chain organizations are struggling to both collect and analyze an overwhelming amount
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DC Velocity
JUNE 7, 2018
Here's our monthly roundup of some of the charitable works and donations by companies in the material handling and logistics space.
Logistics Management
JUNE 7, 2018
A tight labor market driven by the uptick in e-commerce, increased omni-channel distribution pressures, Baby Boomer attrition and the implementation of game-changing technology are pushing logistics management professionals to rethink the way they hire, train and retain valued employees.
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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?
Fleet Owner
JUNE 7, 2018
Driver turnover at large carriers is 20% higher than it was in 2017, according to ATA chief economist.
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Fleet Owner
JUNE 7, 2018
Penske Truck Leasing expands its suite of fleet products with Fleet Insight, a website for current and potential customers. The website was created to save time while offering increased control and visibility over a trucking company.
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 7, 2018
Honeywell has introduced the 8680i Wearable Mini-Mobile, a compact, hands-free cordless device designed to help improve efficiency and productivity for scan-intensive tasks.
Fleet Owner
JUNE 7, 2018
Green is the new black! That’s the statement I made in my very first online blog post back in 2010. Now, as I write my 100th blog post, I realize green isn’t the “new” anything anymore. It’s become part of the mainstream for fleets.
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 7, 2018
High demand for flatbed shipping is rolling mightily into the peak periods of summer, continuing to drive historic supply issues across North America. While it’s difficult to predict how long it will last, what is predictable is that unprecedented demand of flatbed shipping will disrupt the typical cycles and seasonal trends we’ve come to expect, and make securing supply even more difficult as the market and carrier demographics remain fragmented.
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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.
DC Velocity
JUNE 7, 2018
Company says it now covers most of globe with service.
Fleet Owner
JUNE 7, 2018
This syndication adds to Shell’s last round of updates earlier this year to WEX Spec, a fueling transactional technology.
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 7, 2018
The labor talks are proceeding amid discussions on pay and work schedules, as UPS looks to increase warehouse automation to keep up with surging demand from e-commerce shipments.
Fleet Owner
JUNE 7, 2018
Automaker announces new Data Services products, two additional telematics provider agreements
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
Talking Logistics
JUNE 7, 2018
Whatever the cause, the end result is the same: trucking capacity is tight, really tight. Shippers are paying higher rates, and even with offering higher rates many shippers are seeing rejected loads from the same carriers they relied on for capacity in the past. As trucking companies work to add equipment and to attract drivers, they are carefully choosing which shippers are first in line for the limited capacity they do have available.
Morai Logistics
JUNE 7, 2018
Discussion on effective leadership (i.e. c-suite, or c-level positions such as CFO, CTO, CMO, etc.) trends in 2018 stimulates further investigation into what it takes to become an effective supply chain and logistics C-Suite executive. Previously, Morai Logistics identified four key leadership trends shaping economies across North America. The importance of empowering women in leadership positions, fostering ambition, exhibiting core values and embracing upcoming generations, were correlated wit
Logistics Management
JUNE 7, 2018
These six rail segments, which comprise roughly 650 miles, are considered “non-core properties” by CSX, with CSX saying its decision to solicit them was based on a detailed evaluation of each line and its potential to be operated more effectively by a highly qualified, third party.
Kane is Able
JUNE 7, 2018
In “Dispatches From the Road," the KANE blog features interviews with our drivers – the men and women who live and breathe the transportation topics we often write about. In this latest installment, we interview KANE driver Gary Allagrucci.
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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.
Logistics Management
JUNE 7, 2018
Transportation and logistics bellwether UPS said today it has made a significant expansion to its less-than-container load (LCL) ocean service, adding direct sailings in 130 lanes.
Blue Grace Logistics
JUNE 7, 2018
For the most part, we consider the supply chain to be a means to an end. While it’s an important means, it’s simply the process required to transition raw materials to finish product and take that product from the production floor to its end user. While the supply chain is a rather complex system that utilizes a company’s logistics capabilities to the utmost, there are some companies that put decidedly more effort, energy, and even love into making it operate at its peak.
Logistics Management
JUNE 7, 2018
Political bluster aside, logistics professionals on all sides of the border agree that careful planning, attention to detail and good partnerships are all key to continued, efficient cross-border transit—no matter who’s in the White House.
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 7, 2018
Syncron has announced enhancements to Syncron Inventory, its service parts inventory management solution.
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,
Logistics Management
JUNE 7, 2018
Port labor accord is back with yesterday’s news that the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), the largest union of maritime workers in North America, and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), an alliance of container carriers, direct employers, and port associations serving United States-based East and Gulf Coasts, have come to a tentative agreement on new six-year contract.
Trans Global Auto Logistics
JUNE 7, 2018
Tips For International Motorcycle Shipping. There’s nothing more exhilarating than opening the throttle and taking your motorcycle out on the open road — unless, of course, that open road is one you’ve never seen before. Your motorcycle is often the best way to explore another country because there’s nothing between you, the scenery and the feeling of being out in the open.
Logistics Management
JUNE 7, 2018
There’s nothing static about warehouse management systems from enterprise resource planning suppliers. The user base is expanding at a notable clip, and next-generation supply chain technologies from the Cloud to data analytics and smart glasses are in their future.
LandLink
JUNE 7, 2018
Expedited transportation is something to know about. When to request it. How much weight are your shipping. What is the protect time. These are all considerations when something goes wrong in either the manufacturing timeline, finished goods refinement or shipping scheduling. It doesn't matter where in the supply chain the problem occurred. It matters how you make up the time to avoid the ultimate disaster.a plant or partial plant shut down.
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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
JUNE 7, 2018
The current labor crisis has put a new spin on how logistics professionals are leveraging their labor management systems (LMS) to work more efficiently in today’s e-commerce, omni-channel environment.
Transporeon
JUNE 7, 2018
Addition of several new key positions driven by growing need for companies to digitize their transportation sourcing processes Philadelphia, PA—June 7, 2018 — Transporeon Group Americas , a global provider of a cloud-based supply chain execution platform encompassing transportation management, carrier sourcing and dock scheduling, announces that Patrick Pretorius has been promoted to sales director of Ticontract, a new role based in Fort Washington, PA.
Apparel Logistics
JUNE 7, 2018
The fashion industry is inherently volatile. Of-the-moment trends are notoriously short-lived, and the surge of interest spurred by a celebrity spotting can pass as quickly as it arose. The 2017 State of Fashion report by McKinsey & Company states that “Volatility is the new normal,” and mentions the importance of meeting the customer's need for instant gratification with “fashion immediacy.” Agility and responsiveness are critical for fashion suppliers to meet demand
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