Tue.Sep 11, 2018

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Space Oddity or Space Odyssey?

Mazars Ledger

“Space Oddity,” the 1969 song by David Bowie preceded Apollo 11’s moon landing. In this, the first half of the […].

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Employee Misclassification in The Trucking Industry

Mazars Ledger

Worker classification issues affect businesses across the country, as the worker’s status as either employees or independent contractors, has an […].

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AGiLE announces editorial promotion and staff addition

DC Velocity

Business journalist Victoria Kickham joins DC Velocity , Ames named senior news editor, Solomon leaves AGiLE.

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How Mexico Supply Chain is Affected by U.S. Driver Shortage

Carter Logistics

Blog Topics. The Shared Milkrun Mexico & Border Logistics. How Mexico Supply Chain is Affected by U.S. Driver Shortage. Imagine a consumer trying to order a product from a business in the United States or Mexico. Instead of next-day shipping, they have to wait a week or two to get their products. This type of situation is slowly becoming a reality for companies due to driver shortage.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

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?

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Kansas City Southern promotes Hancock, Naatz

DC Velocity

Hancock tapped for new EVP, innovation post; Naatz to succeed him as top marketing officer.

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ALAN plans response as Hurricane Florence nears east coast

DC Velocity

Storm could start dumping rain by Thursday, as two more storms brew in Atlantic.

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Amid slew of product updates, envision one Trimble

Fleet Owner

HOUSTON. "Together, we're better," said Bryn Fosburgh, senior vice president of Trimble at the open of the company's in.sight user conference Monday morning.

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American Logistics Aid Network prepares for action in advance of Hurricane Florence

Logistics Management

With Hurricane Florence approaching the East Coast of the United States, coupled with other named storms having the potential to impact other U.S. states and interests, the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) said earlier today it is “mobilizing for action” and is getting the word out to logistics, supply chain, and freight transportation interests to follow suite.

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Trimble: Driver turnover, converging freight trends challenge fleets

Fleet Owner

HOUSTON. It's Truck Driver Appreciation Week, and Trimble Mobility President Tom Fansler had some broader praise for trucking, which he called "North America's greatest industry.

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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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Walmart Offers $1,500 Bonus for New Truckers

Material Handling and Logistics

As National Truck Driver Appreciation Week gets underway Walmart says the trucker shortage is a "very serious situation right now.

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Hurricane likely to bring flooding to major inland cities in NC, SC

Fleet Owner

FMCSA eases trucking rules ahead of Florence; Separate storm system could lead to flooding in eastern Texas

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Self-Driving Lift Truck

Material Handling and Logistics

OTTO Motors, a division of Clearpath Robotics, has launched the OTTO OMEGA, a self-driving lift truck.

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Cushman & Wakefield’s Hamilton offers up take on state of 3PL sector

Logistics Management

The rapid development and zeal to deploy new technologies that enhance visibility within the supply chain means investing – and reinvesting – and constant reevaluation of leading edge technologies to stay current and/or lead the competition.

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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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Titan-VNS Holds First Round of ‘QCP Competition Initiative 2018’

Logistics Manager

Titan-VNS Auto Logistics Co. Ltd. ( Titan-VNS ) recently held the 1st Round Final of the “QCP (‘Quality, Cost, Productivity’) Competition Initiative 2018” during which teams drawn from across their operations presented QCP focused projects for evaluation and judging in front of a panel of the company’s senior management. The “QCP Competition Initiative 2018” – which is being conducted jointly with Albatross Logistics Co., Ltd.

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Diesel average sees slight increase, reports EIA

Logistics Management

The Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported this week that the average price per gallon of diesel gasoline rose 0.6 cents to $3.258 per gallon.

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Logistics & Supply Chain: Hurricane Florence

Transporeon

According to the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Florence intensified to a Category 4 storm, which may affect millions this week in the Southeastern U.S., including North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Hurricane Florence is aiming to take landfall late Thursday or early Friday somewhere between Charleston, South Carolina, and Norfolk, Virginia.

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BlueGrace’s Backpacks Of Hope Goes National

Blue Grace Logistics

Imagine it’s your first day of school, and you had a wonderful summer filled with family vacations and playing with friends, but you can hardly contain your excitement for the new school year. Your parents bought you new clothes for your first day, and you’re feeling your best. You walk into your classroom, hang your coat on the back of your chair, and eagerly await your new teacher’s instructions.

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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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Federal Maritime Commission finally addresses detention & demurrage practice

Logistics Management

An investigation into "Conditions and Practices Relating to Detention, Demurrage, and Free Time in International Oceanborne Commerce" may soon come to a conclusion.

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ONE Announce Delivery of 14,000 TEU “ONE AQUILA”

Logistics Manager

Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. (ONE) recently announced that their vessel ONE AQUILA has been delivered to Kure Shipyard home of the Japan Marine United Corporation. The vessel was laden with 14,000 TEU capacity. One of the oldest and largest shipping companies in the world, Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) is the sublet owner of the vessel. The design of the hull on the ONE AQUILA allows for improved cargo-loading efficiency due to the engine-room space being minimized.

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RoaDor rebrand to McLaren Doors

Fleet Owner

McLaren Doors will continue to manufacture roll-up doors under the new brand.

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AutoStore’s First Distribution Partner Expands into UK

Logistics Business Magazine

Element Logic AS, which describes itself as “the original and most successful AutoStore partner” is expanding further with the establishment of Element Logic UK. Element Logic is now operational (as of Sept 1) with offices in Nottingham and Jeremy Clouston-Jones (above) as Managing Director responsible for sales in the UK. “We are very proud to announce the opening of our office in the UK and with Jeremy onboard, we are convinced that we will get a strong development and that the UK

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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,

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August spot freight volume falls below 2017 levels

Fleet Owner

August spot rates, however, remain 20% higher than 2017.

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Space Oddity or Space Odyssey?

Mazars Ledger

“Space Oddity,” the 1969 song by David Bowie preceded Apollo 11’s moon landing. In this, the first half of the… The post Space Oddity or Space Odyssey? appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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Hurricane Florence Update – Penske Truck Leasing Facilities

Penske Move Ahead

Please be advised of the following facility updates in the areas impacted by the path of Hurricane Florence. Additional updates will be noted as they become available. Last update: 09-11-2018 at 4:42 p.m. Eastern. Penske Information & Numbers. Penske Location and Fuel Finder Tool. 24/7 Roadside Assistance: 1-800-526-0798. Consumer Truck Rental Reservations: 1-888-996-5415.

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Beyond Wayfair: The New Landscape of Economic Presence

Mazars Ledger

Get used to it. The way we need to think about the state of affairs for remote sellers of tangible… The post Beyond Wayfair: The New Landscape of Economic Presence appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024

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.

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Material Handling & Logistics Conference: Day 1

Logistics Management

The future of work, robotics and artificial intelligence were on the first morning’s agenda.

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Employee Misclassification in The Trucking Industry

Mazars Ledger

Worker classification issues affect businesses across the country, as the worker’s status as either employees or independent contractors, has an… The post Employee Misclassification in The Trucking Industry appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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Russians drop US dollar for components purchases

Automotive Logistics

Russian Trade and Industry minister Denis Manturov (pictured) has revealed that many Russian automotive manufacturers are increasingly using national currencies, rather than the US dollar, to pay for imported components. The move has been prompted by recent US sanctions on Russia. Several companies have so far announced the policy, trade with Turkey being the main beneficiary, he said.