Relieving the stress and strains of distribution
DC Velocity
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Here are 10 tips for improving worker comfort within your distribution facility.
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Truck stops adapt to health push, changing job demands
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Being out on the road for long stretches of time makes it hard enough to stay healthy. Add in obstacles from traffic congestion and a shortage of truck parking to tight delivery windows, and it becomes that much more difficult.
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Adding new tiles to the omnichannel mosaic
DC Velocity
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
As retailers continue to expand their omnichannel service offerings, they're increasingly turning to a traditionally underused resource: the brick-and-mortar store.
EPA Launches Cleaner Trucks Initiative to Reduce Emissions
Material Handling and Logistics
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
In addition to NOx emissions standards, the new program will cut red tape while simplifying certification of compliance requirements for heavy-duty trucks and engines.
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.
Logistics gives back
DC Velocity
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Here's our monthly roundup of some of the charitable works and donations by companies in the material handling and logistics space.
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Container-line transformation faces its biggest test from those paying the bills
DC Velocity
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Ocean carriers are looking to reinvent themselves as providers of premium value-added services. The question is, are shippers willing to pay for the upgrades?
Cost To Serve – A Smarter Way to Improved Supply Chain Profitability
Logistics Bureau
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Supply chains are complex entities. Even if you simplify your product range and your upstream suppliers, you still have to deal with the ramifications of diverse customers, their expectations, their location and the logistics needed to meet their requirements. While customer satisfaction is a hugely important criterion by which supply chain success is judged, so is supply chain profitability.
Economic outlook calls for risk
DC Velocity
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Tariffs, labor costs and freight market volatility are key challenges heading into 2019, economist Jason Schenker tells transportation conference attendees.
Global Trade Management (GTM) Solutions Mitigate Uncertainty
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
I recently began the update of ARC Advisory Group’s research on the global trade management solutions market. At the outset, it was unclear to me how (or even if) the increased global trade uncertainty would impact the market for GTM solutions. In early 2017 there were two theses as to how the uncertainty from Brexit and Trump’s rhetoric on trade agreements would affect business activity.
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
Fritos, aluminum, and unintended consequences
DC Velocity
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
No man is an island. Nor is any snack food—at least in today's interconnected supply chain world.
Gentlemen, start your (quiet) engines
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
How can electric race car technology be translated into trucking advancements?
Eastbound and Down, redux
DC Velocity
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Truckers honor Burt Reynolds by restaging "The Bandit's" storied Texas-to-Georgia beer run.
Ethics in Procurement – Simple, but Not Always Easy
Logistics Bureau
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
If you have not yet tackled the question of ethics in procurement, now is a great time to start. It does not matter whether you are a procurement professional, internal customer, external customer, senior executive, or supplier. Directly or indirectly, you are affected. Procurement is what sets entire supply chains and their organisations in motion.
Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability
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.
Study describes eight best practices for supply chain integration under a single executive
DC Velocity
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Practice presents unique challenges, Univ. of Tennessee whitepaper says.
TRAC Intermodal acquires tires services division of Core Fleet, Inc.
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Starting in early 2019, TRAC Tire Services LLC will operate out of a new 102,000-square foot facility in Florence, KY.
School steers girls toward careers in trucking
DC Velocity
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
California high school aims to inspire the next generation of female drivers.
UPS announces expansion plans for its UPS Worldwide Express service
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
UPS announced this week that it has expanded its UPS Worldwide Express service to 14 new countries in the Indian subcontinent, Middle East, Africa (ISMEA), the Americas and Europe.
How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces
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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.
XPO completes expansion of heavy goods delivery network
DC Velocity
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
System now includes 85 hubs for handling furniture, appliances, and other items greater than 150 pounds.
New White Paper focuses on the ABC’s of Anti-Dumping/Countervailing Duties
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
While the U.S. government has always prioritized protection of U.S. companies against imports that are sold at below market prices, or unfairly subsidized, the Trump administration clearly intends to raise the bar with regard to trade policy enforcement.
Maersk lends a hand in ocean cleanup effort
DC Velocity
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Danish liner company helps out with initiative to rid ocean of plastic waste.
Key Factors to Consider When Selecting a TMS Partner for Your 3PL Business
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Transportation Management Systems (TMS) are primarily used by two types of companies: shippers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs). But 3PLs have unique requirements compared to shippers, so there are some additional factors they need to consider when evaluating and selecting a TMS solution and partner. What are those key factors, and what should other 3PLs and shippers look for?
GEP Outlook Report 2024
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.
ALAN mobilizes logistics response to California wildfires
DC Velocity
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Hundreds of thousands of residents displaced and dozens killed as fires continue to burn.
US LTL Carriers’ Deficit Rating Impact on LTL Shipping
GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Demand for more capacity has never been higher in the shipping industry. E-commerce is pushing parcel and full truckload carriers to their breaking points, and LTL shipping is poised to reduce the impact and costs. Unfortunately, US LTL carriers suffer from a psychosis, a deficit rating standard. They’re actively losing money by focusing on giving shippers a better rate, and while this may be great for shippers, it carries a severe, long-term outlook.
BNSF turns to electric vehicles to "green" up operations
DC Velocity
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Railroad awarded $22.6 million grant for clean technology pilot program.
Diesel average declines for fourth consecutive week, EIA reports
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
With a 2.1-cent decline, the current national diesel average is $3.317. This follows declines of 1.7-cents, 2.5-cents, and 1.4-cents, respectively, over the prior three weeks.
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
Forklift factory earns zero-landfill status
DC Velocity
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Crown facility finds ways to recycle everything from coolant to pallets.
Diesel 4-wheel Forklift
Material Handling and Logistics
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
KION North America has introduced the Baoli Series 6012 forklift, a diesel, four-wheel truck equipped with single or dual SE or pneumatic drive tires.
Raymond opens HQ to high school students
DC Velocity
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Kids tour lift truck plant for National Manufacturing Day.
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