Thu.Apr 11, 2019

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Truckload volumes rise in March while rates decline

Fleet Owner

The DAT Freight Index increased 4.3% in March compared to February. The index is a monthly volume indicator for full-truckload van, reefer, and flatbed freight transportation.

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Mastery Logistics Systems makes entrance into Transportation Management Systems (TMS) market

Logistics Management

The company is positioning itself at a TMS provider for brokers, carriers, and shippers to manage all modes and geographies. According to the company’s website, Mastery’s platform will bring centralized and automated appointment making management through the creation of a new automated tracking system based on very low-cost trackers attached to the freight and reported directly to shippers, and introduce widespread block chain-based bills of lading to accompany shipments and eliminate paperwork

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5 Best Practices for an Effective Warehouse

SIPMM Professional Publications

Warehousing is the act of storing goods that will be sold or distributed later. To have an effective warehouse in the current world of business and due to overwhelming challenges from competitors, we must keep with current warehouse practices and bring in new practices which will make warehouse objective targets and customer demands move faster […].

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Spot truckload rates lag as more truckers search for loads

Fleet Owner

Spot truckload freight volume fell 2% during the week ending April 7 while a 9% increase in available capacity kept van and refrigerated rates from moving, said DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards.

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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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Best Practices for Chilled and Frozen Food Storage Warehouses

SIPMM Professional Publications

In a social context, food safety is an important driver of quality assurance systems in chilled and frozen goods. The frozen food warehousing specialty has specific requirements for temperature-controlled environments. This requires cold chain service providers to provide transparency and confidence in their customer service. The right planning tools will ensure effective response to emergencies […].

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ProMat 2019: Blockchain Is Not Quite Ready for Prime Time Yet

Material Handling and Logistics

Blockchain could develop into a transformative technology for the supply chain, but it will take time to fully mature.

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YRC Teamsters unanimously vote to endorse the tentative National Master Freight Agreement.

Logistics Management

Following the late March update that YRC Freight the largest subsidiary of less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services provider YRC Worldwide, and the Teamsters National Freight Negotiating Committee (TNFINC) had come to terms on a tentative agreement in principle for a new collective bargaining agreement, YRC Teamsters this week at its YRC Freight Holland, and New Penn subsidiaries, with the exception of one local unit, this week unanimously voted to endorse the tentative National Master

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Workforce Drug Testing Positivity Climbs to Highest Rate Since 2004

Material Handling and Logistics

Positivity rates are more than 2% higher than the thirty-year low of 3.5% recorded between 2010 and 2012.

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Ford Motor Company issues safety recall for select Ford F-150

Fleet Owner

Super duty trucks with engine block heater cables inspected in accordance with a previous recall.

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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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10 Trends Refrigerated Trucking Should Keep an Eye On in 2019

United World Transporation

Refrigerated trucking is an industry which is changing and growing very quickly year after year. Here we provide you with our top 10 trends that you should be looking out for in 2019 in the refrigerated trucking industry. 1. Automation isn’t a threat… yet. Although automation in trucking is certainly on the horizon in the next few years, it is not yet advanced enough to fill the labor shortage problem that the trucking industry is experiencing.

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8 Tips for a Successful Interview

3PL Insights

With summer fast approaching, internships and jobs are being posted every day. We thought it would be a great idea to share our favorite interview tips that will help you be successful. Dress for Success. Always dress professionally and appropriate for the job you’ve applied to. You should do research to see what the employees at the company wear so you can dress accordingly.

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Tesla refutes report stating frozen spending on $4.5 billion Gigafactory

Fleet Owner

The company’s stock prices dropped again for the second week in a row from developing concern over production.

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Blockchain is Coming to Transportation – Here’s How

Talking Logistics

The transportation industry has long discussed blockchain with a healthy dose of skepticism or has taken a wait-and-see approach to its adoption. But lately, we’ve started seeing more optimism and ideas for blockchain’s use, especially as it emerges as a possible solution to shipment visibility and carrier communications. The industry has traditionally struggled with visibility, but there have been some significant advances of late.

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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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How to Secure Your First Supply Chain or Logistics Job

Logistics Bureau

If you’re preparing to launch a new career in supply chain or logistics , it will help a lot to know how and where to look for a first job, which appointments can get you off the best start, and what qualifications will be most helpful in getting you into the profession. The supply chain and logistics workforce in Australia will grow to around 161,000 persons by 2021-22, an increase of around 16,000 workers.

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[WHITE PAPER] Inbound Logistics Technology: Using Technology to Compete, Reduce Costs & Gain Greater Insight

GlobalTranz

Fill out the Form Below to Get a Free Copy of the White Paper to Your Inbox! Cerasis is excited to announce the release of an all new, exclusive, & educational resource “Inbound Logistics Technology: Using Technology to Compete, Reduce Costs & Gain Greater Insight” white paper! This is a must read for LTL shippers.read More. The post [WHITE PAPER] Inbound Logistics Technology: Using Technology to Compete, Reduce Costs & Gain Greater Insight appeared first on Transportati

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Why Carriers are Stepping Away from Independent Truck Drivers in CA – and Why Shippers Should Care

West Coast and California Logistics

Carriers are having a rough go of it as of late. The truck driver shortage has left them scrambling to find new drivers to fill seats vacated by those retiring, leaving the industry, or switching jobs. There just aren’t enough new drivers to fill the void. In most parts of the country, carriers can augment their company driver force with independent truck drivers (“owner-operators”) to fill in service gaps.

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Freight broker marketing ideas to increase sales

LoGo

Time is, without any doubt, one of the most precious things nowadays. Professions that can make people save time tend to grow more and more. This is a big reason why freight brokers are highly valued in the logistics market: they make customs processes easier and faster. However, high value also brings competition, and in […]. O post Freight broker marketing ideas to increase sales apareceu primeiro em Blog LoGo.

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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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Business Applications Summit

Blue Horseshoe Solutions

When: June 10 – 11, 2019Where: Atlanta, Georgia Cost: Use our promo code to get $100 off the registration fee! What to Expect Microsoft Business Applications Summit the chance for you as a Dynamics 365, Power BI, Excel, PowerApps or Microsoft Flow users to take a deep […]. The post Business Applications Summit appeared first on ERP Implementation & Supply Chain Consulting - Blue Horseshoe.

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Upcoming Apps Coming to the Shipping World in 2019 and Beyond

MTS Logistics

The shipping industry is notorious for being behind the times, but that stereotype may be challenged in the coming years. Around the world, new applications are being created and launched that will enhance the efficiency and efficacy of all things global transportation. According to an article on Splash247.com, an app was recently launched that is said to have the capabilities to greatly reduce space inefficiencies within the shipping industry.

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Flatbed Season Is Here. Is Your Supply Chain Ready?

Coyote

Whether you need a flatbed spot quote, capacity for a warehouse move, annual rates for contracted business, or a heavy haul carrier for an over-dimensional load, Coyote can help.

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How does ikea do it?

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

I would like to continue the article by our colleague Murad, about Ikea, to illustrate a bit the issue of distribution centers. For me this topic is very difficult so I wanted to take some previous notions of one of the most important logistics giants to try to understand this concept more …. For this I have seen several videos and the one I liked the most is this: [link] because it explains clearly how Ikea has the success it has.

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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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Lake Chad: Greening the desert

World Food Programme Logistics

As climate change and conflict intersect by the shores of Lake Chad, locals get support to fight advancing dunes and environmental degradation People on the shores of Lake Chad are finding themselves on the front lines of climate change. WFP/María Gallar Whether old or young, locals tell the same story: the lake is shrinking. They all recall a better time when they would fish on the islands or herd cattle in fertile lands next to the largest water source in central Africa.

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Taking the Biscuit

Logistics Business Magazine

Based in the UK, Pladis Global is one of the fastest growing global snacking companies. The company has been dealing with Still Materials Handling for the last 15 years. Still supply the full range of materials handling equipment, from hand pallet trucks, forklift trucks to fully automated warehouse solutions. The German manufacturer have over 7,000 employees worldwide and service centres throughout the UK.

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Chaouir: schools at the heart pf resilience

World Food Programme Logistics

Chaouir: schools at the heart of resilience Community efforts to produce food for school feeding also support residents through the lean season in Chad’s Sahelian belt Community-managed school garden in Chaouir. Photo: WFP/Maria Gallar Chaouir is a 3,180-strong village in Guéra, in the Sahelian belt in Chad?—?a region prone to droughts, food shortages and high levels of malnutrition.

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Some Tips for Securing Your First Supply Chain or Logistics Job

247 Customs Broker

If you’re preparing to launch a new career in supply chain or logistics, it will help a lot to know how and where to look for a first job, which appointments can get you off the best start, and what qualifications will be most helpful in getting you into the profession. The supply […]. The post Some Tips for Securing Your First Supply Chain or Logistics Job 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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‘I saved 100 people that night’

World Food Programme Logistics

Solidarity in Malawi during Cyclone Idai Bram Mussa rescued more than 100 people during cyclone Ida. Photo: WFP/Badre Bahaji That’s what we call a hero Bram Mussa lives in Masangano, a small village hit hard by Cyclone Idai in Malawi. That night, most of the villagers could not escape the havoc the storm wreaked. Under heavy rains and winds, Bram took the only canoe available in the village and brought to safety more than 100 men, women, and children.

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Truck posts up, spot rates flat in the last week

247 Customs Broker

Spot truckload freight volume fell 2 percent during the week ending April 7, while a 9 percent increase in available capacity in the form of trucks posted kept van and refrigerated rates from moving, said DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards. One reason for the increased supply of trucks: Slow produce […]. The post Truck posts up, spot rates flat in the last week appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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5 Ways to Get Max Benefit from Your Logistics Service Provider

Kane is Able