Fleet Owner
MAY 21, 2018
One of the benefits of VR is that it allows a person to make mistakes without consequences. Driver training is one place where VR might be useful. Another is technician training.
DC Velocity
MAY 21, 2018
Box volumes through April up 8.8 percent over last fiscal year; GPA orders 10 more gantry cranes.
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Fleet Owner
MAY 21, 2018
The new station came from a partnership between alternative and renewable fuel systems enterprise Trillium, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and New Castle Transit Authority (NCTA).
DC Velocity
MAY 21, 2018
Combination to end GE's long direct involvement with North American rail.
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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.
AIMMS
MAY 21, 2018
In a world full of turmoil, change has become the new normal. New import tariffs being introduced across the globe, extreme weather events, Brexit… The list goes on and on. What can Supply Chain leaders do to mitigate the risks that these disruptions bring to the Supply Chain? Businesses are constantly reminded that they need to be more agile and resilient in order to survive.
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Fleet Owner
MAY 21, 2018
The current market remains strong and healthy, according to FTR's Eric Starks, but uncertainties lie ahead.
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 21, 2018
A straightforward and realistic approach for employers to eradicate the problem.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 21, 2018
Many companies send their employees to leading supply chain conferences. Yet outside the Logistics Service Provider industry, widespread internal training within a supply chain organization remains rare. But that is what Campbell Soup has done, they have put in place an innovative supply chain training program. The Campbell Soup Company is a global food company with a range of products, including soups, simple meals, snacks and healthy beverages.
DC Velocity
MAY 21, 2018
Executive comes from GE Energy unit.
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
Logistics Management
MAY 21, 2018
Given the decent health of the economy, specifically the freight economy, it comes as no surprise to see the less-than-truckload (LTL) market having a strong 2018. Less Than Truckload Pricing Report.
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 21, 2018
Users can now receive real-time updates as they design and modify conveyor systems when using 3D Preview in DTools, Dorner’s online conveyor configurator.
Logistics Management
MAY 21, 2018
A wide-ranging report issued last week by the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) provides a detailed analysis into what needs to happen in order to meet the multimodal funding needs of United States seaports. The report, entitled “The State of Freight III: Rail Access + Port Multimodal Funding Needs Report,” like its predecessors, takes a deep dive on the needs of ports to effectively move goods into and out of their facilities by land and water, according to the AAPA.
Fleet Owner
MAY 21, 2018
New truck stop opening in central Lousiana off I-49.
Advertiser: GEP
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
MAY 21, 2018
The goal of this whitepaper is to, not only provide a deeper understanding of the causes of the situation, but also outline ideas you can apply to your own logistics operation.
Automotive Logistics
MAY 21, 2018
One of the most popular songs about the US state of Alabama, ‘Sweet Home Alabama’, opens with the line “Big wheels keep on turning” – and indeed the number doing so is set to grow after the January announcement that a $1.6 billion Toyota-Mazda joint-venture manufacturing plant is scheduled to open in Huntsville in 2021. . Since 1997, when the first M-Class car rolled off the Mercedes-Benz production line in Tuscaloosa, the wheel – along with all the other components found in a modern vehicle
Mazars Ledger
MAY 21, 2018
It’s not hard for a trucking company to become uninsurable after a series of catastrophic accidents and insurance settlements, as… The post Insurance: A Trucking Company’s Achilles Heel? appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.
Penske Move Ahead
MAY 21, 2018
Penske Logistics today announced it has been named among America’s Best Employers by Forbes magazine, ranking No. 72 out of the 500 companies listed. “We’re honored to be named to Forbes Magazine’s America’s Best Employers list,” said Marc Althen, president, Penske Logistics. “We strive to promote an inclusive and entrepreneurial open-door culture that enables our associates to thrive in their careers with us.
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Mazars Ledger
MAY 21, 2018
It’s not hard for a trucking company to become uninsurable after a series of catastrophic accidents and insurance settlements, as […].
247 Customs Broker
MAY 21, 2018
Wabtec Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to combine with GE Transportation, a unit of General Electric Company. The combination will make Wabtec a Fortune 500, global transportation leader in rail equipment, software, and services, with operations in more than 50 countries. The deal is the biggest to be inked thus far by GE Chief Executive John Flannery since he announced a major overhaul of the U.S. industrial conglomerate late last year.
Automotive Logistics
MAY 21, 2018
The Supply Chain Conference – North America’s leading industry forum covering the automotive inbound and aftermarket parts sector – takes place in Atlanta, Georgia, this week. Two days of debate begin on Tuesday May 22 and will be streamed Live online. Click here to find out more about the conference , which will explore how North America’s inbound and aftermarket parts logistics sector needs to reposition itself to stay in tune with all the transformation taking place in the industry right now
247 Customs Broker
MAY 21, 2018
By LM Staff ·. May 21, 2018. Shippers are up against serious challenges in 2018. Numerous factors are combining to make it difficult for manufacturers and retailers to achieve the increased volume, speed and accuracy demanded by our booming economy. Put simply, constrained capacity has turned transportation into a pain point for many shippers. It’s a story we’ve heard before, but this time it’s worse than ever.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Automotive Logistics
MAY 21, 2018
Why has Alabama become such a mecca for automotive manufacturing? I think there are a number of reasons. You have seen the automotive industry continue to push further south into areas where there is a good workforce available. You have infrastructure that is available. The supplier network has continued to migrate further south. You are seeing OEMs that offer the best possible infrastructure, workforce and network.
247 Customs Broker
MAY 21, 2018
A wide-ranging report issued last week by the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) provides a detailed analysis into what needs to happen in order to meet the multimodal funding needs of United States seaports. The report, entitled “The State of Freight III: Rail Access + Port Multimodal Funding Needs Report,” like its predecessors, takes a deep dive on the needs of ports to effectively move goods into and out of their facilities by land and water, according to the AAPA. .
GlobalTranz
MAY 21, 2018
It’s Time To Take A Closer Look At Your Parcel Shipping Costs eCommerce is driving the demand for smaller, more frequent last-mile deliveries. As a result, parcel rates are soaring at more than twice the rate of inflation. At the same time, consumer expectations for free shipping and more delivery options are increasing, largely reinforced by Amazon.
247 Customs Broker
MAY 21, 2018
Related Articles. Wabtec, GE Transportation merging. The deal to “bring together two global leaders in rail equipment, services and software” is valued at about $11.1 billion. SWIVEL unveils ‘Slack for shipping’. Buyers can invite several logistics providers and factories onto the neutral platform so that all order and shipment information is in one place.
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
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 21, 2018
A series of social compliance audits had failed to uncover structural problems in the five-story Rana Plaza building, which collapsed on April 24, 2013. (Just hours after workers were threatened with termination if they failed to enter the facility.) It was reportedly the deadliest garment-factory accident in history. Several major apparel brands and retailers, including J.C.
247 Customs Broker
MAY 21, 2018
Related Articles. TIACA unveils new logo, websites. The refreshed look is designed to reflect the association’s “forward-thinking mission.”. NWSA box-volume decline continues in April. Throughput at terminals operated by the Northwest Seaport Alliance slipped another 1.1 percent for the month following a 9.6 percent year-over-year decrease in March.
247 Customs Broker
MAY 21, 2018
Given the decent health of the economy, specifically the freight economy, it comes as no surprise to see the less-than-truckload (LTL) market having a strong 2018. It also comes as little surprise to see that one of the major LTL players, Old Dominion Freight Line, announced a general rate increase (GRI) today of 4.9%, which takes effect on June 4. This GRI, said ODFL, is for its existing ODFL 559, 670, and 550 tariffs. “At Old Dominion, we are committed to delivering our superior value pr
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