Wed.Mar 28, 2018

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Should You Adopt Predictive Analytics in Warehouse Management?

Cyzerg

A gamut of challenges like omnichannel sales, seasonal demand fluctuation, overstocking, out-of-stock situations, back orders, order returns, and the constant strife for ever-shorter lead times create pressure for better warehouse process and operations management. As a result , a considerable number of warehouses have a now adopted and many more are willing to adopt predictive analytics in warehouse management.

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Off and running

DC Velocity

A consolidation and new automated storage equipment helped Puma North America add the speed it needs to meet escalating customer demands.

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New truck driving course at California high school changing lives

Fleet Owner

Dave Dein, a teacher at Patterson High School in California, was unsure what to expect when the father of a student came to speak him two months ago with tears in his eyes.

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5 Key Warehouse Automation Technologies to Increase Distribution Profitability

Material Handling and Logistics

Learn how certain key technologies will solve your company's distribution challenges. These technologies can be added to current ERP and WMS systems to boost order fulfillment productivity by 30-70% in existing or new warehouse distribution operations.

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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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Succession planning can be good for your company's future and present

Fleet Owner

Transportation mergers and acquisitions expert shares seven best practices for your company’s succession planning.

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Of patience and pioneers

Fleet Owner

Depending on where you fall on the innovation scale, change is either happening too quickly or too slowly in the trucking industry. You’d have to be in a news void not to have noticed all the talk about electric vehicles and automated trucks as well.

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Yusen obtains bonded status for warehouse in Mexico

DC Velocity

Facility allows automotive industry customers to delay tax payments on imported goods, firm says.

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OSHA Cracks Down on Failure to File Electronic Injury Reports

Material Handling and Logistics

Because of confusion over the rule, more than a third of workplaces did not submit the reports.

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DHL report shows strengthening of global trade during second quarter

DC Velocity

Gains driven by more positive outlook for U.S., South Korean trade.

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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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PFJ: Data may be key to truck parking problem

Fleet Owner

Truck stop chain thinks knowing where spaces are available in real time is critical.

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FedEx buys UK last mile delivery firm to boost position in cross-border e-commerce

DC Velocity

P2P Mailing, acquired for US$129 million, to be folded into FedEx Cross Border.

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VW flirts with U.S. pickup offering with Atlas Tanoak concept

Fleet Owner

Tan oak? Tan-o-whack? However you say it, VW's got a new concept pickup that could one day be sold as a variant of its Atlas SUV in the United States. maybe.

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Banneker Industries names Junior Jabbie as president and CEO

DC Velocity

Rhode Island 3PL fills position after death of founder Cheryl Snead.

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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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White paper: Route Optimization Explained

Fleet Owner

Putting a commercial vehicle and driver on the road can be expensive. As a fleet owner, you know how important it is to run your fleet as efficiently as possible by maximizing utilization and minimizing miles.

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Tight Market Driving Pay Raises for Truckers

Material Handling and Logistics

The median salary for a national, irregular route was up 15% from ATA’s last survey, which covered annual pay for 2013.

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White paper: Improving Productivity & Payroll with GPS Fleet Tracking

Fleet Owner

You already have the best drivers and vehicles, so maximize their value by improving the productivity of your business. Download this white paper to find out how GPS vehicle tracking can help improve the productivity of your crew and business.

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Machine Learning for Transportation Execution and Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

I am kicking off some new research on the Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems market in the next week or so. This will be an update on a study Steve Banker did a few years ago, which looked mostly at the execution space, and how the Uber for Freight model was disrupting the market. According to ARC’s definition, transportation execution (TE) systems & marketplaces allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, […].

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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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Convoy rolls out automatic detention pay feature

Fleet Owner

Detention is one of the trucking industry’s biggest pain points – for carriers and shippers alike.

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[WHITE PAPER] Background, Challenges, Process, and Best Practices for Full Truckload Shipping

GlobalTranz

Cerasis is excited to announce the release of an all new, exclusive, & educational resource “The Ultimate Guide to Full Truckload Shipping Part 1: Background, Challenges, Process, and Best Practices for Full Truckload Shipping” white paper! This is a must read for those manage transportation, especially over the road modes like Full Truckload, to stay on top of their games!

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The vintage, the classic, the rare old trucks at MATS 2018

Fleet Owner

They don't make 'em like they used to.

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Tight Market Driving Pay Raise for Truckers

Material Handling and Logistics

The median salary for a national, irregular route was up 15% from ATA’s last survey, which covered annual pay for 2013.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

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.

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DAT: Spot flatbed market continues to build

Fleet Owner

As freight volume builds ahead of the start of the penalty phase of the ELD mandate and Easter weekend, national average spot rates hold firm.

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DHL’s Global Trade Barometer shows gains

Logistics Management

Global express delivery and logistics services provider DHL said this week that the most recent edition of its quarterly Global Trade Barometer continues to trend in the right direction, with various indicators pointing to a strong global trade outlook. Launched in January, the Global Trade Barometer, according to DHL, is an early indicator for the current state and future development of global trade, adding that it is the result of a partnership between DHL and Accenture, whom provides data mod

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Shippers Access Newly Released Enterprise Multi-Carrier Parcel Shipping Solution in Transportation Management System With New Partnership

GlobalTranz

(Eagan, MN) – North American third-party logistics (3PL) company, Cerasis, in partnership with Pierbridge , a leading transportation management software development company, announces the addition of multi-parcel carrier shipping management to the Cerasis Rater, a web-based transportation management system (TMS). The addition of multi-carrier shipping options for the parcel mode now empowers shippers to manage transportation of all over-the-road transportation modes within one web-based portal.

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Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability in Apparel Retail Logistics

Apparel Logistics

Social responsibility and sustainability are key issues that consumers and investors are paying close attention to. With 55 percent of consumers indicating that they'd pay more for products and services from environmentally and socially responsible companies, this is a trend that no apparel brand can afford to ignore. If you want to remain competitive, it's important to establish a plan for defining your efforts toward enhanced responsibility and achieving these in a meaningful and measurable wa

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

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

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Supply Chain Risk Management

Material Handling and Logistics

The Smart Cube has introduced Smart Risk, a bespoke, real-time supply chain risk monitoring solution.

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APL Launches Chu Lai Direct Sea Route

Logistics Manager

APL has announced that the vessel APL Chu Lai completed her first direct call to Chu Lai Tam Hiep Port in Vietnam on Saturday, March 24 th. The Chu Lai is a 1,200-TEU capacity vessel. This marks the start of APL’s new weekly Chu Lai Haiphong Express (CHX) service. This service will focus on delivering inbound shipments of automobile components from Japan via Shekou.

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Showcase Your Company's Supply Chain Excellence — Three Days to Submit

Supply Chain Brain

Submissions consist of case studies describing your company's supply chain innovation that emphasize innovative and measurable results. Finalists are asked to present their case studies at CSCMP's 2018 EDGE Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Submissions. You must be a CSCMP member to submit a case study. Join today for the opportunity to showcase your innovation to a global community of supply chain leaders.