DC Velocity
APRIL 6, 2018
New adjustable wheelbase forklifts can lift 15,000 to 80,000 pounds, adds safety and confidence when handling large, bulky, and oddly shaped loads like machinery, the company says.
Fleet Owner
APRIL 6, 2018
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Hours of Service (HOS) regulations are flawed, say many truck drivers, dispatchers and fleet managers, because the rules don't allow the flexibility that trucking in its many forms requires.
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DC Velocity
APRIL 6, 2018
Offer would be major haircut to worker pensions, Joint Council 10 leader says.
Fleet Owner
APRIL 6, 2018
The worst time to realize your fleet’s safety program doesn’t measure up is when you’re answering attorneys’ questions in court or at a deposition. Yet, even the best companies can find themselves in that uncomfortable position.
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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?
DC Velocity
APRIL 6, 2018
Animated short looks at common hazards as well as protective measures.
Logistics Brief brings together the best content for Logistics and Warehousing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 6, 2018
In an effort to address consumer tastes, manufacturers are focusing on demand sensing and data science to improve forecasting.
DC Velocity
APRIL 6, 2018
Partnership could reduce picking errors and human touches of inventory, alleviate labor shortages, RightHand says.
Fleet Owner
APRIL 6, 2018
Program provides educational opportunities to up-and-coming industry professionals to learn more about their association, the regulatory and legislative process the role ATA plays in influencing those processes.
Logistics Management
APRIL 6, 2018
From AGVs to exoskeleton suits, the robotics on today’s warehouse and DC docks aim to help shippers operate more efficiently in an increasingly competitive distribution environment. Robotics in the loading dock, Automatic Guided Vehicles in the loading dock, Drones for loading dock management, Exoskeletons for loading and unloading freight.
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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
APRIL 6, 2018
Package delivery firm sponsors Diamondbacks' new bullpen cart.
Logistics Management
APRIL 6, 2018
As companies continue to search for the next generation of logistics management talent, the existing workforce is being asked to deliver more than ever before. While our survey respondents aren’t griping about the workload, they maintain that new challenges require more resources.
Fleet Owner
APRIL 6, 2018
PF-Diagnose is a universal software program that connects to virtually any truck, trailer, automobile, earth moving equipment, marine engine, generator, and any more.
GlobalTranz
APRIL 6, 2018
Spurred by the record-breaking growth of e-commerce and rising labor costs, robots can have a very positive impact in distribution centers when implemented correctly. E-commerce defines the state of global supply chains today. As Amazon continues to push toward dominance of all sales channels, more companies must tap into the power of automation to fulfill more orders.
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
Fleet Owner
APRIL 6, 2018
A mix of good and bad is before trucking. But many business leaders still see bright days ahead.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 6, 2018
It’s Masters Weekend – one of the most glorious weekends of the year for golf fans. This year’s tournament marks the return of Tiger Woods, who will be competing in his first Masters since 2015, when he finished tied for 17th. While Tiger will clearly be a dominant storyline, one of the feel-good stories has to be Matt Parziale, who is an amateur golfer and firefighter from Brockton, MA.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 6, 2018
Anthony Vitiello, Director of Marketing at UltraShipTMS , discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: There are a lot of things shippers can do to win favor with carriers, but what’s most important today? What transportation management system (TMS) features or capabilities can help carriers win back time and productivity?
Fleet Owner
APRIL 6, 2018
AmpCNG set to open 20th natural gas station in the U.S. at the end of April.
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
APRIL 6, 2018
Rail carloads increased 3.6%, or 36,157 carloads, to 1,050,653, and intermodal containers and trailers headed up 5%, or 102,308 units, in March compared to the same period a year ago at 2,132,892.
Fleet Owner
APRIL 6, 2018
Deals beef up its fleet size to nearly 100 tractors and 110 reefer trailers.
Logistics Management
APRIL 6, 2018
The sales and operations planning process is a long-established mechanism for aligning business objectives with operations. Find out how planning solutions are becoming more constraint aware and capable of assessing what-if scenarios in ways that make S&OP more effective and meaningful. SandOP planning.
Logistics Manager
APRIL 6, 2018
Spanning oceans and continents as well as cultures and industries, the now officially launched Ocean Network Express (ONE) looks to deliver not only freight but also trust and security over a vast network of routes. Ocean Network Express is comprised of the former three largest Japanese ocean freight carriers and this feat of mutual cooperation is something to be admired, as normally with mergers of this size one party takes over as the dominant face of the group.
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The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.
Logistics Management
APRIL 6, 2018
Get an inside look at how a leading restaurant group Bloomin’ Brands Inc (BBI), coordinates its complex supply chain to deliver an exceptional restaurant experience at the lowest cost to serve.
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
APRIL 6, 2018
Two years ago from today I experience one of the most mind blowing concert of my life, Coldplay is one of my favorite bands and being able to see them for the first time was everything I ever imagine, but looking into the logistics that needs to be done I cant imagine how such big performance can get ready so quickly knowing they are in different cities almost every day.
Logistics Management
APRIL 6, 2018
A good news/bad news scenario for United States-bound retailer container shipments was laid out in the most recent edition of the Port Tracker report issued by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and maritime consultancy Hackett Associates. The good news part is the report’s projected gains in shipment levels in the coming months, and the bad news is the possibility of the ramifications of a trade war between the United States and China heating up and negatively impacting volumes further down t
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
APRIL 6, 2018
Why 1L milk packages have square shape and 1,5 L milk packages have circular shape? The latter has only 0,5 liters more and the shape is different, which is the reason? But the shape is not the only difference, the square shape packages are made of paper-based material and the other ones of plastic material. For the contrary, in the case of juices all are saved in paper square packages, independently if they have 1 or 1.5 L.
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How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 6, 2018
It’s been used to refer to apparel makers who swap out their collections at a much more rapid rate than in the past. No longer are they satisfied with two or three seasons a year. Now it’s a dozen or more, and if a shopper puts off buying an item, there’s a strong chance that it won’t be there a week or two later. That’s still the case with many lines of clothing today, but “fast” now has an additional meaning.
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
APRIL 6, 2018
Formula 1 is not only what we see on TV during tests, qualifications and races. Much remains behind the scenes, and even the most faithful fan sometimes have to think about how the teams manage to put together all what we observe during each grand prix. Logistics is one of the most expensive processes in Formula-1. This is a complex system, with the help of which teams deliver to the Grand Prix venue all equipment, cars, food and even trivial details of the interior, without which in the motorho
Logistics Management
APRIL 6, 2018
“Tariff retaliation” by China may occur sooner than later say trade and supply chain experts.
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