Fri.Aug 09, 2019

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E-Commerce and Warehousing: Areas of Focus to Prepare for Fulfillment

GlobalTranz

As explained by Brian Barry of Multichannel Merchant, shippers tend to focus on short-term needs and ignore the space requirements for efficient fulfillment. When upgrading or building new spaces, the primary areas of focus are often broken into broad categories, such as labor, consumers, and location. However, detail-oriented areas of focus can provide a better.read More.

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Warehousing 101: Identify the best storage option for your business

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Fewer drivers risk losing jobs over truck automation, study says

Fleet Owner

Long-haul drivers are most at risk, according to BLS commissioner, who says there will be more jobs for last-mile deliveries.

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How Do You Know They Know?

The Lean Thinker

TWI Job Instruction is built around a four step process titled “How to Instruct.”. Steps 2 and 3 are the core of the process. Present the Operation. Try Out Performance. I want to discuss Step 3: Try Out Performance. Teaching Back as Learning. All too often I see “training” that looks like this: Bring the team members into a room. Read through the new procedure – or maybe even show some PowerPoints of the procedure.

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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Retail Imports Remain at Near-Record Levels Despite Tariffs

Material Handling and Logistics

“Even with virtually everything American imports from China soon to be subject to tariffs, it isn’t quick or easy for retailers to change their supply chains," said Jonathan Gold, National Retail Federation.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

It’s nice to be back bringing you the logistics news round-up again. My colleagues took over for me the last two Fridays as I was on vacation exploring Ireland and Northern Ireland. It was such an amazing trip on so many levels. First there was the family aspect. I saw family I hadn’t seen in years, watched my kids meet and play with new cousins, visited the house where my father, grandfather, and most likely […].

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Helping companies meet food transportation law

Fleet Owner

An online course now offered by Penn State Extension aims to help transportation personnel nationwide meet federal food safety requirements when transporting human and animal foods.

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CN and CSX roll out new intermodal service partnership to take effect in October

Logistics Management

This new intermodal offering will be geared towards CN’s greater Montreal and Southern Ontario areas, and the CSX-served ports of Philadelphia, New York, New Jersey and the New York City metropolitan area, according to CN and CSX officials.

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Why the delay in FMCSA’s proposed HOS changes?

Fleet Owner

The announced July 31 date for a ruling came and went. What’s next is anyone’s guess.

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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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U.S. rail carload and intermodal units are down in July, reports AAR

Logistics Management

Rail carloads­­–at 1,264,100-were down 4.8%, or 64,406 carloads annually, and intermodal units-at 1,314,333 containers and trailers were down 6.1%, or 84,878 units, annually.

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Top Carrier Sales Rep. Challenges in 2019

Parade

Between June 2018 and June 2019, the spot market prices for loads have dropped by almost -19%. Simultaneously, the spot market capacity has increased by 29.9%. These two market trends have created incredible stress and challenges for Carrier Sales Reps (CSRs) in 2019. Having interviewed multiple CSRs and CSR managers to understand their problems, I have identified a consistent trend across the industry.

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Near-record volumes are in the cards in the coming months, says Port Tracker Report

Logistics Management

Even with a fresh round of tariffs set to kick in on September 1, imports at United States-bound retail container ports are pegged to come in at near-record levels through the remainder of 2019, according to the most recent edition of the Port Tracker report published this week by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates.

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Transportation Network-Wide Visibility

Material Handling and Logistics

FourKites has introduced Network Visibility, which provides companies with real-time visibility across their network, including freight that they do not manage.

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Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI

Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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More parking modest proposals: Register a truck, purchase a parking spot …

Overdrive Online

Bit of a tongue-in-cheek solution to the parking shortage. If trailer owners were required to purchase a space for every trailer they registered, why, "this would give us a surplus!" Can you see the billboards now? "Call 1-800-WE-HAVE-SPACE to break ground now! Low prices for your mandated space!".

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Modular AGV

Material Handling and Logistics

Dematic Compact is a modular AGV for the transport and staging of pallets in production and warehousing operations.

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Proterra Launches Dedicated Group for Vehicle Electrification Solutions

NGT News

Proterra, a provider of heavy-duty electric transportation, has launched Proterra Powered vehicle electrification solutions. The solutions leverage Proterra’s electric vehicle technology and expertise to help commercial vehicle manufacturers electrify their heavy-duty vehicles. From initial design consulting, engineering services and integration, to service support, training and charging infrastructure implementation, Proterra says it offers comprehensive solutions for […].

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No Need to Pay Drivers for Sleeper Berth Time

Material Handling and Logistics

DOL says truck driver teams can be paid only for when they are working.

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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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RNG Industry to EPA: 2020 Cellulosic Volume Must Account for All Available RNG

NGT News

This week, more than 40 renewable natural gas (RNG) stakeholders sent a letter to Andrew Wheeler, administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to urge him to set the Renewable Fuel Standard’s (RFS) 2020 cellulosic biofuel requirement at a level of at least 650 million gallons. According to the stakeholders, this number would account […].

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Delivery to car scheme extended

247 Customs Broker

[og_img] A project to deliver goods that have been ordered online to parked cars is being extended to Berlin following a successful trial. The project,… The post Delivery to car scheme extended appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Portfolio in Spain Acquired

Logistics Business Magazine

Prologis, Inc., a global leader in logistics real estate, has announced that it had signed an agreement with Spanish REIT Colonial to acquire 18 logistics buildings totalling 473,000 square metres. The buildings are in some of Spain’s core logistics markets, including Madrid, Barcelona and Guadalajara. ”As an active buyer in the market, we purchase highly complementary land tracts and logistics facilities that are in line with our strategic investment approach,” said Joseph Ghazal, chief investm

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Global E-commerce Logistics Market Analysis Report, 2019, with Sales for the Years 2017, 2019 & 2022

247 Customs Broker

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “E-commerce Logistics – Market Analysis, Trends, and Forecasts” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. E-commerce Logistics market worldwide is projected to grow… The post Global E-commerce Logistics Market Analysis Report, 2019, with Sales for the Years 2017, 2019 & 2022 appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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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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Georgia Associates Help Inspire Future Leaders

Penske Move Ahead

Editor’s note: This story is part of our “50 Stories of People Helping People” series. As we celebrate Penske’s 50th anniversary in 2019, we are spotlighting associates every Friday who are making a difference in their communities. Penske associates in Duluth, Georgia, recently volunteered at the S.T.R.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts and Manufacturing) Kids Expo in Riverdale, Georgia, to help inspire future leaders.

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More parking modest proposals: Register a truck, purchase a parking spot …

247 Customs Broker

Longtime operator Henry Albert today runs an independent trucking business with authority on top of the chassis of a power unit and trailer that are… The post More parking modest proposals: Register a truck, purchase a parking spot … appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Autonomous truck developer Kodiak making deliveries in Texas

247 Customs Broker

Self-driving start-up Kodiak Robotics recently announced it has begun commercial deliveries in Texas with a driver behind the wheel. The milestone comes 16 months after… The post Autonomous truck developer Kodiak making deliveries in Texas appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Summer dog days for rates on the spot market? Some exceptions in the last week

247 Customs Broker

Spot load posts increased 7% and truck posts edged down 5% during the week ending August 4, which pushed load-to-truck ratios higher for all equipment… The post Summer dog days for rates on the spot market? Some exceptions in the last week appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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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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Amazon applies for waiver with FAA to allow drone delivery

247 Customs Broker

Dive Brief: Amazon has applied for a waiver with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that, if approved, would allow the retailer to begin drone delivery… The post Amazon applies for waiver with FAA to allow drone delivery appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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8 ways warehouse construction has evolved

247 Customs Broker

This is part two of a two-part series looking at the evolution of warehouse construction. Click here to view part one. The rise of e-commerce… The post 8 ways warehouse construction has evolved appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 3 – 9)

247 Customs Broker

It’s nice to be back bringing you the logistics news round-up again. My colleagues took over for me the last two Fridays as I was… The post This Week in Logistics News (August 3 – 9) appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.