Thu.May 03, 2018

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Gartner Survey Reveals Scarcity of Current Blockchain Deployments

Supply Chain and Logistics

?Naturally CIOs are an entrenched bunch. But the lack of use cases that actually work is definitely a barrier to experimentation, along with the inflated cost and risk of finding software engineers with the expertise.?

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Anheuser-Busch orders up to 800 hydrogen-electric Nikola semi-trucks

DC Velocity

Beer giant to replace all diesel trucks in U.S. dedicated fleet by 2025.

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Will hundreds of electric trucks hauling beer be U.S. reality in only two years?

Fleet Owner

Looking to convert its entire U.S. long-haul fleet to renewable power by 2025, Anheuser-Busch, the nation's largest brewer, has ordered "up to 800" of Nikola Motor Co.'s electric semi-trucks.

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Marken expands Latin American network for biological shipments

DC Velocity

UPS subsidiary adds three cities in Mexico and Argentina, plans to add stops in eight more countries.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

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?

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4 Major pain points you may not expect from fleet telematics providers

Fleet Owner

There are many variables to consider when choosing the best telematics solution for your business. Some variables we expect, but it is the unexpected ones that can wind up ruining the buying experience.

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It’s electric! ROUSH CleanTech enters market

Fleet Owner

We’re as proud as new parents to introduce the first-ever fully electric ROUSH Ford F-650 this week at the ACT Expo. The fully operational prototype is just a peek at the line of plug-in battery electric trucks and buses ROUSH will roll out in 2020.

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Labor Department Pay Violation Program Becomes More Problematic

Material Handling and Logistics

New York attorney general statement also suggest challenges from states may grow.

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Ford widens safety recall net to 100,000 Transit vans

Fleet Owner

Ford Motor Co. said yesterday it has expanded a safety recall from last fall for certain Transit vans equipped with a trailer towing module.

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BASF Video Case Study: The Value of Real-Time Freight Visibility

Talking Logistics

A few weeks ago at the Descartes Evolution 2018 User Conference , I had the opportunity to interview William Wehrle, Director of Supply Chain at BASF, and David Bazzetta, Business Advisor – Process Optimization at BASF, about the importance and value of having real-time freight visibility. Before BASF implemented the Descartes MacroPoint solution, “more often than not, we had no visibility into shipments that were delayed,” explained Wehrle.

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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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Dana's integrated e-Drive axle shown in Workhorse delivery truck

Fleet Owner

LONG BEACH, CA. Dana Inc. and Workhorse Group Inc. jointly displayed a prototype urban delivery vehicle featuring Dana’s Spicer Electrified integrated e-Drive axle.

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Facility Safety: What Could Go Wrong? Can You Answer These Four Questions?

Logistics Viewpoints

An oil depot is an especially hazardous form of warehouse. The standards and processes involved to ensure safety in these facilities may be too onerous for many industries. Nevertheless, understanding the most rigorous safety processes, and being able to appropriately adopt them to less hazardous facilities, is a worthwhile exercise. This article examines facility safety and lessons learned from the Buncefield Oil Storage Depot fires.

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Ford claims MPG primacy for F-150's new diesel

Fleet Owner

The Ford F-150's new 3.0L turbo diesel makes the truck the most fuel efficient full-size pickup you can buy in the United States today, the manufacturer says — or actually, make that any half-ton to date.

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Import Compliance Basics: 5 Things You Need to Know

Now, That's Logistics

By Mikah Wisner, Customs Services Director, DB Schenker. If you’ve been tasked with getting your company’s import compliance under control, these five steps will get you quickly up-to-speed. Taking on a new position at an importer usually means sifting through the remnants of your predecessor’s activities and policies and trying to come up with a way to work better, smarter, and faster.

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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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Roush CleanTech unveils first all-electric truck

Fleet Owner

LONG BEACH, CA. Roush CleanTech unveiled an all-electric Ford F-650 at the Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, an expansion of its portfolio that includes propane autogas and compressed natural gas.

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Report says that possible UPS-Werner last mile partnership could be in the works

Logistics Management

Everywhere you look, the last mile delivery market seems to be heating up. And a report published by Reuters yesterday could be labeled as the latest example of that. The report indicated that UPS is currently in talks with Omaha, Nebraska-based truckload and logistics services provider Werner Enterprises to “launch launch an in-home delivery service for large, heavy goods such as couches and treadmills, as the world’s largest package deliverer looks to cash in on one the fastest growing segment

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Key steps you can take to prevent workplace accidents

Fleet Owner

Accidents are usually the result of unsafe acts or conditions, or both. What specifically constitutes an unsafe act?

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ISM reports slight decline in April non-manufacturing output, while growth remains intact

Logistics Management

The index ISM uses to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI–dropped 2.0% to 56.8 (a reading above 50 indicates growth) in April. The April NMI is 0.08% below the 12-month average of 56.8.

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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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Shell's 'Starship Project' gears up for cross-country journey

Fleet Owner

LONG BEACH, CA. Shell’s "Starship Project" truck has already logged 5,000 miles, and is gearing up for a cross-country trip to showcase ways fleets can improve their freight-ton efficiency.

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XPO reports strong Q1 earnings

Logistics Management

First quarter revenue was up 18.4% annually to $4.19 billion, and quarterly net income came in at $66.9 million, or $0.50 per share, which was ahead of net income of $19.5 million, or $0.16 per share a year ago and also ahead of Wall Street expectations by 7%.

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Fleet Advantage recognizes CTP-accredited professional

Fleet Owner

CINCINNATI. Fleet Advantage announced that Travis Waynes, the company’s director of Fleet Services, achieved 2018 NPTC Certified Transportation Professional (CTP) recognition.

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Heavy-Duty Loading Platform

Material Handling and Logistics

The Cometto HT EMT loading platform is designed for the heavy-duty in-plant logistics sector.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

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,

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FTR: April Class 8 orders drop from exceptionally strong March

Fleet Owner

FTR reports preliminary North American Class 8 orders for April dropped 12,000 units from the stratospheric March numbers to 34,700 units for the month.

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[WEBINAR] 5 Parcel Shipping Trends to Optimize Shipping & Reduce Costs

GlobalTranz

Cerasis invites you to register for the “5 Parcel Shipping Trends to Optimize Shipping & Reduce Costs” Webinar on May 23rd, 2018 a 10 AM CST. In this 60-minute webinar co-sponsored by Cerasis, a leading North American 3PL focused on over-the-road transportation management, and Pierbridge, whose Transtream technology powers some of the largest shipping operations in the world, including the Cerasis Rater TMS, shippers will learn the 5 Parcel Shipping Trends which will enlighten

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CarriersEdge, Kunkel offer online safety courses

Fleet Owner

New training courses are the result of a partnership between CarriersEdge and Kunkel & Associates Inc.

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The Coming Evolution of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

LandLink

The transportation and logistics industry are currently going through some major transformations. The current metamorphosis is creating opportunities as well as challenges. Successful shippers are looking for ways to adjust to the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities. The economy, labor, and I believe, most dramatic, is the technology component which will be the game changer.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024

Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.

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The Rise of Dropshipping

Blue Grace Logistics

While the concept of dropshipping is nothing new (it’s been around since the 70’s) it’s starting to increase in popularity thanks to the e-commerce boom. Dropshipping itself is a simple concept. Rather than shipping goods to a retailer, they go from the manufacturer directly to the consumer. The earliest forms of dropshipping came in the form of radio and television ads.

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Technology Roundup: The race to transform is on

Logistics Management

In this webinar we’ve gathered four of our top technology analysts to offer their perspective on the latest tech buzz driving the next phase of the digital transformation.

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Stay Metrics offers free training for Roadcheck 2018

Fleet Owner

New learning module focuses on Level 1 inspections and hours-of-service violations.