Spotlight on. ergonomic equipment
DC Velocity
MAY 16, 2018
This month, we take a look at products designed to prevent workplace injuries.
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E-commerce: Changing the game
Fleet Owner
MAY 16, 2018
From fleet makeup to truck manufacturers' distribution networks to urban traffic and even the way buildings may need to be built, e-commerce is affecting more than many realize. Our Fleet Owner series examines how e-commerce is changing logistics — and the world we live in.
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Convey adds case-management features to shipping portal
DC Velocity
MAY 16, 2018
"Engage" product will improve workflows for shipper-carrier collaboration, firm says.
What’s hidden in your spend data?
Fleet Owner
MAY 16, 2018
There is a clear connection between the data your company generates and how your spend is managed. Automating your entire transaction process — from when a purchase order is issued to when an invoice has been paid — leads to greater efficiency.
GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report
Advertiser: GEP
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?
Hamberger, head of AAR, to retire from group in early 2019
DC Velocity
MAY 16, 2018
Organization has grown in influence during president, CEO's 20-year tenure.
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Roadrunner combines airfreight, logistics units into time-definite delivery operation
DC Velocity
MAY 16, 2018
Re-branded "Active On-Demand" to focus on five services.
US Factory Production Shows Broad-Based Gain Outside Autos
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 16, 2018
The results bolster the view that the industry, along with consumer spending, will contribute to a projected second-quarter rebound in economic growth. U.S. factory production regained its footing in April to push capacity utilization to the highest since 2015, indicating the industry will support economic growth this quarter, Federal Reserve data showed Wednesday.
Trucking market acceleration still heading up
Logistics Management
MAY 16, 2018
A large majority of freight transportation and logistics industry stakeholders, including shippers, motor carriers, 3PLs, brokers, and others, continue to marvel at the overall state of market conditions, especially in the trucking sector. That comes with good reason, too, especially when considering that, in many ways, the confluence of factors contributing to the current market outlook paint a more than positive picture in various ways.
Kenco Logistics Drives Performance with Warehouse Labor Management
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 16, 2018
Kenco Logistics, a US-based 3PL with over 80 sites in North America, recently completed the implementation of JDA Warehouse Labor Management (JDA WLM) at three of its warehouses. Adam Schlaudecker, Product Manager – LMS and Nathan Beene, Director Transportation and Supply Chain Technologies, presented at JDA Focus and provided insights about the software implementation and effective change management processes they used to drive improvements at these locations.
Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry
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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.
Tech company Tenna hires new CFO
Fleet Owner
MAY 16, 2018
Tenna, a technology company that helps companies to find more value across their inventory of equipment, trucks, vehicles, and physical assets, announced that Anthony T. Garcia has joined the company as chief financial officer.
Lack of Warehouse Space: a Threat and an Opportunity
Bringg
MAY 16, 2018
As online retail skyrockets, the need for warehouse spacing is booming. As demand for storage increases drastically, warehouse space simply can’t keep up with market needs – something which opens up opportunities for industry growth and modernization. A recent report from CBRE highlights the fact that although one billion sq. ft. of modern warehouse space was built over the past 10 years across the US, this accounts for only 11% of the country’s total warehouse inventory (9.1 billion sq. f
TMW integrates with Decisiv to complete fleet maintenance solution
Fleet Owner
MAY 16, 2018
The combined TMT Fleet Maintenance and Decisiv SRM capabilities give facility and maintenance managers the ability to better service their fleets and improve shop performance and profitability.
Don’t sleep on the inventory-to-sales ratio
Logistics Management
MAY 16, 2018
One clear byproduct of an improving economy is the clear sign of the current state of United States inventory levels. Remember, it was not all that long ago that the “inventory glut” was a real drag on transportation productivity in more ways than one, whether it was decreased production, slower and longer transit times, and other related inefficiencies, too.
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
Maryland Truck Association names person of the year
Fleet Owner
MAY 16, 2018
Howard Levine isn’t your ordinary Frederick County, MD, resident or businessman. Levine was recently named Maryland Motor Truck Association’s (MMTA) 2018 Person of the Year, which recognizes a key figure dedicated to serving the trucking industry.
Interior Permanent Magnet Gearmotors
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 16, 2018
Brother Gearmotors has introduced IPMax, a line of lightweight, compact interior permanent magnet (IPM) gearmotors with a wide synchronous speed range.
3Gtms partners with 10-4 Systems to expand in-transit freight visibility
Fleet Owner
MAY 16, 2018
The companies say this increased visibility informs more accurate and timely decision-making by customers, while increasing productivity and efficiencies.
[WHITE PAPER] The Guide to Reduce Parcel Shipping Costs thru Effective Transportation Management Practices
GlobalTranz
MAY 16, 2018
Cerasis is excited to announce the release of an all new, exclusive, & educational resource “The Guide to Reduce Parcel Shipping Costs thru Effective Transportation Management Practices” white paper! Parcel shipping processes reflect some of the most labor- and time-intensive aspects of modern shipping strategies. Shippers may be sending out millions of small packages, depending on company size, and carriers exist in every corner of the world to handle small packages.
GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024
Advertiser: GEP
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.
How to Improve Your Transportation Operations
Logistics Management
MAY 16, 2018
In this white paper, you will learn about six steps that allow shippers and 3PLs to improve transportation operations and increase supply chain value in the most ideal way possible.
Keys to Transitioning to A Digital Supply Chain
LandLink
MAY 16, 2018
According to industry experts the biggest weapon a company must have to outperform its competitors over the next 3 years is the Digital Supply Chain. The DSC will dramatically improve revenue and reduce costs while delighting customers. There is little disagreement among logistics professionals that this is the direction supply chain technology is moving.
Putting your dock on the clock
Transporeon
MAY 16, 2018
Why Hours of Service regulations should be shaping your dock, yard and delivery management Nobody likes to be kept waiting: Standing in line. Stuck in traffic. Hanging around waiting for the one person, process or thing that’s holding up your ability to get done and get on your way. Retailers and restaurateurs long ago realized they were losing customers who were frustrated and fed up with the waiting game—that’s the reason those industries have enthusiastically embraced line-busting strategies
Lack of Warehouse Space: a Threat and an Opportunity
Bringg
MAY 16, 2018
As online retail skyrockets, the need for warehouse spacing is booming. As demand for storage increases drastically, warehouse space simply can’t keep up with market needs – something which opens up opportunities for industry growth and modernization. A recent report from CBRE highlights the fact that although one billion sq. ft. of modern warehouse space was built over the past 10 years across the US, this accounts for only 11% of the country’s total warehouse inventory (9.1 billion sq. f
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,
‘The furthest, the weakest’ – how logistics and distance influence national power
Logistics in War
MAY 16, 2018
By David Beaumont. This article is part two of a series of posts examining logistics and strategic competition. The nature and characteristics of strategic competition has been given new life in recent months. Theorists, writers, military professionals and many others are looking for indicators of strategic activity, some obvious and some not so conspicuous.
Security Device for Delivery Fleets
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 16, 2018
National Fleet Products has introduced the UFO+ Lock for rear and side vehicle doors.
MOL Open Haiphong International Container Terminal in North Vietnam
Logistics Manager
MAY 16, 2018
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. in conjunction with their joint venture partner Haiphong International Container Terminal Co., Ltd. recently held a ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new Haiphong International Container Terminal (HICT) at Lach Huyen, Vietnam. The new terminal in North Vietnam has a berth deep enough to allow calls by 14,000TEU container ships and is it the first of its kind in the Northern region.
How Tech-Enabled Logistics Would be at Center of E-Commerce Growth
Loginext
MAY 16, 2018
The World Bank has said logistical costs swallow up around a quarter of Indonesia’s gross domestic product, citing bottlenecks in supply chains, long dwelling times in ports and lengthy trade clearances. Indonesia’s e-commerce sales are set to rise from 3 percent of retail activity now to 19 percent by 2027, Morgan Stanley estimates.
Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory
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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.
Hutchison Ports Thailand’s A3 Terminal Selected to Pilot Thai Customs’ Pre-Arrival Processing System
Logistics Manager
MAY 16, 2018
Hutchison Ports Thailand recently held an event to celebrate the Thai Customs Department selecting their A3 terminal to be the pilot terminal for the launch of the Customs Pre Arrival Processing System for full import containers. The Pre-Arrival Processing System has been accepted by the World Trade Organization and World Customs Organization and provides a convenient platform for importers to send electronic data in advance so they are able to have their cargo processed and moved out of the te
Logistics, A Part of Everyday Life
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
MAY 16, 2018
If we think for a moment of our favorite store or restaurant, perhaps the concept of logistics doesn’t come to mind at first. But if we contemplate how that particular establishment obtains the products and materials needed to conduct business each day, the importance of logistics to our consumer lifestyle are undeniable. This post is just a reminder, of how important logistics are in our every day life.
This Guy Reinvented the Shipping Pallet, Making It Safer, Stronger and Smarter
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 16, 2018
The pill packages had likely been contaminated by trace amounts of a fungicide used to treat the 6-inch-tall wooden platforms, which carried them from factory to warehouse to retailer. The cost of lost production and yanking Tylenol and Motrin off store shelves: $900m. The lowly shipping pallet — a ubiquitous tool of modern commerce — has a habit of causing trouble.
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