GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Automation in the warehouse is essential to meeting the growing demand of e-commerce and the blending of traditional supply chain channels into the omnichannel supply chain. Unfortunately, warehouse capacity around the country is tight, but available capacity is only being used at rates shy of 70 percent. How can warehouse capacity be both tight and utilized less than 100 percent?
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
New warehouse technologies are a critical component to keeping pace with the demands of retail distribution.
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Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
There are some things that drivers who work at night can do to help, but it's not what most people think they are. Here are some tips from a doctor and drivers who take advantage of the open, dark road.
Kuebix
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
The job of a truck driver in America is crucial. Trucking is the backbone of our economy and just about every industry would collapse without it. In fact, 71% of all freight tonnage moves on trucks in the USA. That means everything from food to medicine to building materials at one point probably rode on […]. The post Trucking in America *Infographic* appeared first on Kuebix.
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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 Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
The key for AMRs is that they enable workers to be more productive due to constant collaboration. During Steve Banker's panel discussion on AMRs at ARC Advisory Group's Forum last week, the four panelists made two key points about AMRs. First, robots are not replacing human workers, but rather, are assisting them. Second, warehouse labor is becoming harder to find and more expensive to train and retain.
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Food Logistics
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
Industry experts weigh in on what to watch and how it will impact the food supply chain, especially the refrigerated transportation sector.
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
Supply chain finance improves cash flow by allowing buyers to optimize their cash conversion cycle by focusing strategically on payment terms with their suppliers.
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
FMCSA data shows the way to stem the tide of truck-related fatalities on the roads is in trucking’s hands. Here are three ways to put those hands to work for safety.
Kuebix
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Hardly anyone will deny that technology is the future. For companies with supply chains, this means utilizing some combination of a transportation management system (TMS), enterprise resource planning system (ERP), yard management system (YMS) and warehouse management system (WMS) just to keep up with the competition! That’s a lot of different technology to manage, especially […].
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
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
It was three years ago that Logistics Viewpoints and DC Velocity launched a survey of logistics practitioners to evaluate the future direction fulfillment facilities, technologies, and practices. The survey’s format evaluated past, present state, and expectations for three years into the future. The findings, published on Logistics Viewpoints and on DCVelocity.com, were well received.
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
While the prospects for container shipping are brightening, downside risks of increased inward-looking policies and the rise of trade protectionism are weighing on the outlook for carriers.
IoT World Today
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
In the center of Bosch’s CES booth was the prototype of an autonomous electric shuttle with a slew of surprising features. Riders can open the door of the vehicle using a smartphone app known as Perfectly Keyless. Once in the vehicle, a passenger has access to a concierge service that can inform a passenger if, say, an upcoming flight has been canceled and which alternate flight they would prefer.
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
Companies must be constantly ready to adapt their supply chains to reflect changing market conditions and customer demands.
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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.
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
Official highway crash data isn't out yet on ELD safety, but some ELD providers say the loss of paper logs have forced drivers to rest more and be safer.
Kuebix
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Transportation management systems (TMS) are becoming more widely adopted throughout the industry as these systems become cheaper (or free like Kuebix Free Shipper) and easier to use and implement. But some companies are still on the fence about whether to manage their logistics operations the old-fashioned way with phone calls and spreadsheets or to leverage […].
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
I talked to a large ecommerce retailer. They got great benefits from implementing a supply chain planning solution. But their plans to leverage AI are what is truly fascinating. The post Ecommerce Retailer Reaps Big Rewards Following a Supply Chain Planning Implementation appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
In a financial development that shocked the trucking industry, 101-year-old New England Motor Freight and 10 related subsidiaries (including truckload giant Eastern Freightways) voluntarily filed for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey in Newark on February 11.
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Shipchain
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
Blockchain in the pharma supply chain can dramatically affect the success and verifiability of pharmaceuticals. Unlike other industries, pharmaceuticals are subject to intense regulation. Failure to maintain proper temperatures or traceability within the pharma supply chain can have disastrous outcomes that directly impact patients and their family members.
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
The number of intra-regional and last-mile truck trips has increased while the average length of haul has declined.
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
Pilot program of seven Motiv-powered Ford E-450 vans to deploy in California’s Central Valley, with one of the electric vans already running routes in Fresno.
Kuebix
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
Logistics professionals have their work cut out for them just to get their freight to the customer on time without the added pressure to shop around to find the best deal. At least, that’s the case for folks who are still managing their freight operations in the old-fashioned way, with phone calls to carriers and […]. The post Why You Should Be Comparing Your Freight Rates appeared first on Kuebix.
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
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
Last summer, I wrote an article about the future of electric trucks. Notably, I outlined that the industry was ready to transition to zero-emission trucks and that a number of major manufacturers including Tesla, Daimler, Thor, and Toyota had unveiled electric class-8 trucks while UPS, FedEx and DHL had unveiled electric class-6 parcel trucks. But now the big question is whether the industry is ready for autonomous trucks.
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
The nation’s largest retailer is increasing pay for truck drivers with three years’ accident-free experience to around $87,500. That 89 cents per mile over-the-road rate would make a Walmart driver one of the richest in the industry. Walmart operates the third-largest private fleet in the country with about 6,400 power units, 63,700 trailers and around 200 straight trucks, according to a 2017 compilation of its fleet.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
Chief executive officers typically take a back seat when it comes to supply-chain management, but by forging a greater synergy with supply-chain managers, they can take their organizations on a journey toward prolonged success.
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 3, 2019
Blockchain-based applications provide transparency and visibility throughout the entire supply chain.
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Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
States need to enact and then enforce regulations that make the roads safer. But vehicle manufacturers, safety suppliers, fleets, dispatchers and more all can help improve safety.
Kuebix
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Continuous improvement programs are important for reducing waste within your transportation processes – and overall business environment. With rising freight rates, lack of capacity, and the driver shortage, transportation operations must create strategies to eliminate waste, while lowering costs and boosting efficiencies. Continuous improvement is defined as “a method for identifying opportunities for streamlining work […].
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Many proof-of-concept trials are demonstrating potential business benefits for the participants. ARC has examined 24 pilot programs in the aerospace, automotive, chemical, food & beverage, logistics, mining, oil & gas, pharmaceutical and power industries. By examining these PoCs, the primary goal in terms of business value could be determined for each one.
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