Carter Logistics

AUGUST 24, 2018

Blog Topics. The Shared Milkrun Mexico & Border Logistics. Carter Express Opens a New Crossdock in Mexico that Brings Higher Accuracy and Lower Cost in Handling Mexico Freight. We are very pleased to announce the opening of our new crossdock in Queretaro, Mexico in August 2018. Operated by Carter personnel, including an additional 11 new employees, operating 24 hours a day and six days a week, this new 28,000 sq. ft.

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Shipchain

AUGUST 24, 2018

The inception of blockchain technology for use in logistics and supply chain management represents one of the most significant innovations in the industry. Blockchain is a technology that stores incorruptible blocks of information; in logistics and supply chain management, it has the potential to eliminate inaccuracies and hold all supply chain entities accountable.

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Fleet Owner

AUGUST 24, 2018

If you haven’t already, adjust your search criteria and seek teammates with exceptional 'learning agility,' not perfect experience qualifications.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 24, 2018

It is the bane of my work week. Each week I waste more time there than anywhere else. What is this place that is the sinkhole of my productivity? I’ll give you a hint – it’s the sinkhole of productivity for much of the East Coast of the US. Yup, that’s right – Interstate 95. There is a stretch of I-95 in the metropolitan Boston area that is always congested and always under construction.

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Fleet Owner

AUGUST 24, 2018

WABCO Holdings Inc. announced a strategic partnership with Hino Trucks to provide the latest advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and braking control technology for Hino’s planned debut of heavy-duty trucks in North America.

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Fleet Owner

AUGUST 24, 2018

J.B. Hunt 360 Perks will provide carriers and their drivers the opportunity to receive fuel discounts, Pilot myRewards points, discounts on SiriusXM truck radios, and complimentary SiriusXM subscriptions.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 24, 2018

The current warehouse management system ( WMS ) market is expanding at an amazing rate, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.2 percent. Digital technologies, including cloud-based platforms, encourage interest in the current WMS market on the part of supply chain executives. By some estimates, reports Allied Market Research , the warehouse management system market will swell to more than $3 billion by 2022, and adoption of WMS systems is expected to continue with the IoT-based value

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Fleet Owner

AUGUST 24, 2018

Join Fleet Owner and Ryder System, Inc for this exclusive webinar on September 25, 2018 at 2PM Eastern!

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Logistics Management

AUGUST 24, 2018

A new research paper released by The Hackett Group maintains that “world-class” procurement organizations now operate at 21 percent lower labor costs than peers and have 29 percent fewer staff.

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Fleet Owner

AUGUST 24, 2018

CLX Logistics presents potential solutions for ‘roadblocks’ in the trucking industry.

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Logistics Manager

AUGUST 24, 2018

Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. ( ONE ) has made an investment in its reefer business segment with a new order of 14,000 state of the art, advanced generation refrigerated containers (13,000 x 40 foot and 1,000 x 20 foot units). Of these containers, 2,100 units will be equipped with the latest Controlled Atmosphere (CA) technology, which further enhances the effective shelf life of fruits and vegetables by significantly slowing down produce respiration and ripening rates, maximizing cargo value

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Loginext

AUGUST 24, 2018

Amazon’s prime day upped the utilization of their fulfillment centers by over 25%. They have made their logistics leg into a powerhouse which they keep leveraging to get ahead of the competition. O one hand they are losing money and on the other, they are continuously building value, much more than any other company. What’s the key here?

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The Logistics Academy

AUGUST 24, 2018

The Career Preview for Attach-and-Train (AnT) for Logistics cum Job Fair, jointly organised by Workforce Singapore (WSG) and Singapore Logistics Association (SLA), was held at Lifelong Learning Institute on 15 Aug 2018. The Association was appointed as the Programme Manager for Attach-and-Train (AnT) for Logistics programme in 2017. The trainees go through a 2-week training and up to 50-week on-the-job training (OJT) with the host companies in logistics.

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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.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2018

Descartes Systems Group has acquired PinPoint, a provider of fleet tracking and mobile workforce solutions based in Canada. PinPoint helps its customers collect real-time location information on trucks and mobile workers using technology, including Geotab (telematics) and SkyBitz (trailer tracking). This information is used by technology solutions, like Descartes’ Routing, Mobile & Telematics suite, to drive fleet and mobile resource productivity, manage driver performance and comply with go

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Automotive Logistics

AUGUST 24, 2018

Dana McBrien (pictured) has moved from his role as associate chief advisor at Honda North America to become ‘guiding architect’ for AutoSphere, a digital supply chain system (previously referred to as the Automotive Supply Chain Data Ecosystem) developed by US information technology and packaging specialist, Surgere. McBrien worked for Honda for 34 years and held a number of roles in supply chain management there, including management of the North American transport initiatives supporting the ca

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2018

SEPTEMBER 2018: 92-page issue with the broadest range of content in logistics and logistics IT – includes forklift OEM manufacturing innovation and safety, systems integration, robotics and automation, latest trends in barcode scanning, transport and freight news, WMS breakthroughs, sustainable packaging and more. The post September 2018 appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Penske Move Ahead

AUGUST 24, 2018

Over the last few months, Penske Logistics has been honored within the supply chain space with several industry awards. Here is a summary: Transport Topics Top 100 For-Hire Carriers Penske placed No. 19, up two places from the previous year. View the complete list here. Inbound Logistics Green 75 Supply Chain Partners. As the publication notes, the G75 is a “carefully curated list of 75 companies that go above and beyond to ensure their global supply chains are sustainable, and their operations

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2018

Windsor Materials Handling is expanding into the South coast area of the UK following the acquisition of Southampton-based material handling equipment supplier, Geolift. The move marks the opening of Windsor’s 13th branch across the UK. The entire workforce at Geolift will be incorporated into Windsor, their knowledge and expertise will be utilised to grow the new Southampton branch of the business.

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Odyssey Logistics

AUGUST 24, 2018

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced Tuesday, August 21, 2018 that it is seeking public feedback and relevant data from industry stakeholders to determine if certain hours of service (HOS) revisions may alleviate unnecessary burdens placed on drivers while maintaining safety on our nation’s highways and roads.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 24, 2018

As you read this, my wife and I will be on the road, driving our oldest daughter H to begin her freshman year in college. Per the advice of friends, I put two boxes of tissues in the car. I joke that they’re for my wife and daughter, but you never know, I might need a tissue or two on the drive back home. I still remember the first time we drove with our daughter in the car.

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Odyssey Logistics

AUGUST 24, 2018

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced Tuesday, August 21, 2018 that it is seeking public feedback and relevant data from industry stakeholders to determine if certain HOS revisions may alleviate unnecessary burdens placed on drivers while maintaining safety on our nation’s highways and roads.

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