The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 14, 2018

download the audio file. Podcast Summary: Welcome to the first episode of The Logistics of Logistics podcast! Today, host Joe Lynch interviews Steve Elwell , a consultant and an executive who helps businesses improve sales revenue. Over the course of his career, he launched over 30 products and services in industrial B2B and technology markets. He has been a CEO of 5 professional service, manufacturing, and technology companies.

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DC Velocity

MAY 14, 2018

Austrian logistics solutions provider TGW Logistics Group expands its footprint in the U.S., allowing its American business unit TGW Systems Inc. to better serve customers in the Pacific Northwest and Southeast.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MAY 14, 2018

“The erratic up-and-down year-over-year trend lines suggest that these automakers either don’t have a comprehensive supplier relations program in place, or their programs are poorly executed, and it’s costing them hundreds of millions of dollars because suppliers contribute about 60% to an automaker’s gross profits,” said John Henke, president of Planning Perspectives.

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Fleet Owner

MAY 14, 2018

At around 1 a.m. on April 24, police received a call that a man was threatening to jump off the Coolidge Highway overpass onto I-696 in Metro Detroit.

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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.

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DC Velocity

MAY 14, 2018

Technology is "the next frontier" for supply chain operations, CEO Smith says.

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DC Velocity

MAY 14, 2018

Individual railroads remain neutral on longer trucks despite their trade group's shift, sources say.

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Fleet Owner

MAY 14, 2018

It should come as no surprise that the focus of this year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Roadcheck will be hours of service (HOS) compliance.

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AIMMS

MAY 14, 2018

Sales and Operations Plan ning has become a standard process to improve business performance, collaboration and predictability. In fact, it’s become internalized to a degree that companies often have several (competing) S&OP pro cesses in different geographies & business units. Why is it that despite its popularity, only 42% of companies rate their S&OP process as effective?

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Fleet Owner

MAY 14, 2018

DAT Freight Index: Spot market truckload volume dips seasonally but the flatbed market and better weather powers first full month of spring.

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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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Logistics Management

MAY 14, 2018

The current outlook for the trucking sector remains very strong, with no immediate change in sight at the moment, according to the most recent edition of the Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) issued by freight transportation consultancy FTR this week.

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Fleet Owner

MAY 14, 2018

FTR projects conditions for carriers stabilizing at a high level into 2019 as fleets continue to add capacity and the supply chain adjusts to the ELD regulation.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 14, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. MAY 14, 2018. CONTACT: Michelle Damico michelle@michelledamico.com 312.423.6627. BLUEGRACE LOGISTICS OPENING OFFICE IN CHICAGO AND ADDING 80 JOBS. Access to Talent and City’s Status as Global Transportation Hub Key Drivers in Innovative Logistics Company’s Decision to Locate in Chicago. C HICAGO, ILLINOIS — Mayor Rahm Emanuel today joined BlueGrace Logistics, a nationwide third-party logistics (3PL) provider, to announce the company is opening an office in downtown

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AIMMS

MAY 14, 2018

Sales and Operations Plan ning has become a standard process to improve business performance, collaboration and predictability. In fact, it’s become internalized to a degree that companies often have several (competing) S&OP pro cesses in different geographies & business units. Why is it that despite its popularity, only 42% of companies rate their S&OP process as effective?

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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.

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Logistics Management

MAY 14, 2018

Over the past couple of months, the Wall Street Journal has published several articles that indicate CEOs are “suddenly” discovering that transportation and supply chain issues can drastically impact their profitability. When CEOs from large companies like John Deere, Tyson Foods, and General Mills publicly state that their financial performance has been hurt by increased transportation costs, it gets people’s attention.

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Fleet Owner

MAY 14, 2018

Drivewyze has received construction permit approvals and is proceeding with installation of additional sites over the next few months as it continues to fulfill its commitments to its agency partners and its customers to provide services in the Show Me state.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 14, 2018

The last several years have seen record-breaking Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) activity in many key process manufacturing markets, making some wonder what the future will hold. Will these organizations turn their attention to optimizing their recent acquisitions and focus on organic growth opportunities or will they focus on further M&A activity?

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Fleet Owner

MAY 14, 2018

Fleet Owner is the information source for trucking, written for middle and upper level managers at commercial truck fleets with five or more vehicles. Its journalists deliver business insights and analysis, breaking news, trends, best practices and research to owners and managers who operate trucks and trailers.

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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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 14, 2018

In 2015, Smithfield Foods, the largest pork producer in the world, got terrible publicity when a spy drone flew over farms operated by one of their subsidiaries and took pictures of lagoons filled with pig feces and urine. Sustainability initiatives provide a way for global brands to improve their brand reputation and reduce risks of further damage to the brand.

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Carter Logistics

MAY 14, 2018

The Best Shipping Method for Your Supply Chain: LTL v. Shared Milk Run. The Best Shipping Method for Your Supply Chain: LTL v. Shared Milk Run. In today’s world, there are countless ways that a company can move freight from one location to another. The global economy also makes cost competition very tight, so it is important for companies to carefully evaluate the manner in which they operate their supply chain.

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Logistics Management

MAY 14, 2018

Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently had an opportunity to talk to Derek Leathers, president and chief operating officer of Werner Enterprises, about market conditions, the ongoing driver shortage, the driver shortage, and pricing, among other topics.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MAY 14, 2018

TECSYS Inc. has launched its Delivery Management Solution for the last mile, an end-to-end event tracking and delivery management mobile system.

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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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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 14, 2018

During a visit to the Ford factory, which I was very impressed with, I wondered about how everything is arranged in the aircraft industry! I started to search for information and find out that the Boeing Everett Factory, in Everett, Washington, USA is the biggest warehouse in the world. Checking in at an amazing 4.3 million square feet, it is both the largest warehouse and the largest building in the world.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 14, 2018

Shippers face an interesting problem in the age of e-commerce. As explained by Tompkins Inc, retail business models are shifting away from the traditional business-to-business model to direct-to-consumer models. As a result, average shipment size has dwindled, driving increases in parcel freight spend. Shippers must recognize the importance of parcel in today’s age, as explained by Harold Friedman of Inbound Logistics , and enhance parcel cost control with these steps.

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Conger

MAY 14, 2018

Your warehouse racking often endures some unintentional abuse. Whether it’s overloaded or struck by a forklift, impacts are bound to happen. Unfortunately, racking damage isn’t just a matter of an added expense, it can be a serious safety issue too. These quick tips will help you minimize the risks. Find out how to prevent warehouse rack damage caused by operators.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 14, 2018

Delta Cargo launched the online booking platform for its air transportation. The company also implemented a system of electronic contracts and the exchange of electronic documents. 77% of all work with documents now takes place online, making the shipping process easier and accurate than ever before. We can see that the companies which are not adjusting to the new technological systems won’t be able to be competitive and provide the desired service to their customers especially in logistics sphe

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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 Brain

MAY 14, 2018

A fair number of companies are leaning toward the latter view. While they might embrace the underlying concept of the IoT, they’re dubious about their ability to manage the resulting flood of data in a meaningful way. How, for example, can they distinguish between information that’s relevant to the organization, and that which is useless? How can they respond in a timely manner to the rapid and unrelenting flow of data from countless devices hooked up to the internet?

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 14, 2018

Recently, people are increasingly using a phrase “intralogistics” in the operating environment. Some industrial companies add the word “intralogistics” to their names. For example, LTW Intralogistics and Wynright Intralogistics. Michael Schick, head of Wynright, defines intralogistics as “all directions of logistics within the” four walls “, which provides the provision, management, tracking and optimization of cargo movements and information flows.̶

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Automotive Logistics

MAY 14, 2018

Sales of finished vehicles in Russia rose 11.9% in 2017 over the previous year to reach 1.59m units, according to estimates in early January by the Association of European Businesses (AEB). Russia’s long-awaited recovery began in March and gained momentum throughout the year, peaking in December with monthly sales of 166,000 finished vehicles – up 14% on the same month the previous year. .

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