Four questions about cybersecurity every fleet executive must ask
Fleet Owner
JULY 15, 2019
Cybersecurity is an executive responsibility; it cannot be abdicated or blindly delegated — be it to an inside department or outside provider.
Fleet Owner
JULY 15, 2019
Cybersecurity is an executive responsibility; it cannot be abdicated or blindly delegated — be it to an inside department or outside provider.
Logistics Management
JULY 15, 2019
As you may likely know, today and tomorrow are both part of Amazon Prime Day, which the global e-commerce titan refers to as “a 2-day parade of epic deals.” If that does not sum up exactly what Amazon Prime Day is, then there is a chance not much else will. This year marks the fifth year of Amazon Prime Day. And while it has become an event eagerly awaited and anticipated by consumers, the logistics planning and preparation it requires by Amazon grows incrementally by the year.
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Freightquote
JULY 16, 2019
The e-commerce industry is reshaping LTL freight, and the evolution of technology is going to continue changing how shippers operate. Learn more as we explore the future of LTL freight and explain what factors will drive that change.
Freightquote
JULY 19, 2019
For the past year, shipping capacity has been incredibly tight, leaving shippers and carriers wondering when things will improve. Take a look at existing trends and signs pointing to an improved market.
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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?
The Logistics of Logistics
JULY 15, 2019
Ann, please give us the Cliff Notes (condensed) version of your career. Ann has been an executive coach for the past 10 past years. Prior to beginning her coaching practice, Ann was a speech pathologist who worked with brain injured patients for 25 years. Ann earned her bachelors and masters in speech pathology at The University of Michigan. Ann and Joe Lynch have a sales coaching/training program that helps transportation and logistics professionals sell more services.
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Fleet Owner
JULY 19, 2019
"Autonomous Vehicle Driver & Operations Specialist" is a 12-credit course and is open only to Class A CDL holders at an Arizona college.
Material Handling and Logistics
JULY 15, 2019
Robots that can see, learn and grip different items are advancing quickly into the retail, food-and-beverage and consumer-packaged-good industries.
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 17, 2019
The Transportation Management System market continues to grow at an impressive rate. I’ll get to the main factors that are driving this growth in another article, but the main reason is the robust ROI attributed to a TMS. Companies buy a TMS to achieve freight savings which can be attributed to simulation and network design, load consolidation and lower cost mode selections, and multi-stop route optimization.
Parade
JULY 15, 2019
Meet Everett Johnson, founder and owner of Credence Logistics (CL). Before starting his company, Johnson worked for a large brokerage, managing and fulfilling load opportunities the traditional way; no technology tools to grow and foster his business, just sheer grunt-work, phone trees, and a mental rolodex. CSRs are typically the first ones to get into work and the last ones to leave.
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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.
Fleet Owner
JULY 16, 2019
FMCSA at one time tried to audit each new entrant within its first 18 months of operation until Congress urged that these initial audits be conducted within a year.
Food Logistics
JULY 16, 2019
The bottom line is that more consumers want their food in “near real time”—and they’re willing to pay for it.
AIMMS
JULY 15, 2019
We are flattered to be recognized by Gartner in the 2019 Magic Quadrant for Sales and Operations Planning Systems of Differentiation , especially considerin g that we only launched our configurable S&OP application two years ago. While I’d be first to concede that there are some incredible S&OP tools out there (I particularly admire Kinaxis and OM Partners), it’s incredible that we can play on the same pitch with these large COTS vendors so quickly.
Freightquote
JULY 15, 2019
Each method of freight transportation comes with advantages and challenges that impact both shippers and carriers who are hauling the freight. Learn more.
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
Fleet Owner
JULY 16, 2019
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently announced a proposed rule to streamline the process for men and women interested in entering the trucking workforce.
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 16, 2019
Increased demand and customer expectations continue to put pressure on shippers to deliver on-time-and-in-full without comprising their bottom line. This was especially difficult in 2018 as capacity constraints caused freight rates to skyrocket. While conditions have certainly improved over the last year, no one knows when the market will shift again.
Parade
JULY 15, 2019
Meet Everett Johnson, founder and owner of Credence Logistics (CL). Before starting his company, Johnson worked for a large brokerage, managing and fulfilling load opportunities the traditional way; no technology tools to grow and foster his business, just sheer grunt-work, phone trees, and a mental rolodex. CSRs are typically the first ones to get into work and the last ones to leave.
Kuebix
JULY 15, 2019
Today marks the start of the fifth-annual Amazon Prime Day – a 48-hour marathon of discounts on a wide array of products offered exclusively to Amazon Prime members. Since the first installation of the unofficial holiday in 2015, Amazon has extended the event through products launched exclusively at the start of the sale and $10 […]. The post Amazon Prime Day 2019 – ‘Christmas in July’ for E-Commerce appeared first on Kuebix.
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The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.
Fleet Owner
JULY 18, 2019
Try and try again. According to Linus Sweger, shop foreman for Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based Keen Transport, that’s what he did while finding tires for the company’s double-drop trailers.
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 18, 2019
Interest in adding a TMS for parcel continues to rise among shippers as the multifaceted ROI of a parcel TMS becomes better understood. While a TMS for parcel can help shippers better manage rapid increases in parcel volume, it can also help manufacturers and other new parcel shippers instantly adapt to provide excellent customer service in a profitable way.
SIPMM Professional Publications
JULY 15, 2019
Digitalization in the freight industry has been a slow but unavoidable process. A lot has changed since the old days of vintage shipping to how it’s being done nowadays. There are now fully automated port terminals, autonomous ships, freight benchmarking services, proposals of a floating warehouse, drones being used for cargo deliveries, and software developed […].
Food Logistics
JULY 16, 2019
Online grocery shopping and the expanding cold chain are driving new products and services.
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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
JULY 15, 2019
If you want to find and retain employees you must develop a culture that attracts them and makes them want to stay with your fleet. But how do you do that?
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 15, 2019
Product recalls are a regular occurrence, making the headlines on a monthly, even weekly basis. They affect not only the consumers of potentially harmful products, but also manufacturers, retailers, transportation providers, and others throughout the supply chain. However, with a reliable technology platform and transportation network, shippers can mitigate the impact of widespread issues across supply chain functions and get operations back on track more quickly.
Material Handling and Logistics
JULY 15, 2019
Most retain their rankings but student loan repayment, paternity leave and standing desks grow in popularity.
SIPMM Professional Publications
JULY 18, 2019
Data analytics is the process of examining structured and unstructured data sets in order to provide real-time up to update information that can facilitate the company to maximize the decision value in the business. Inventory optimization is having the right inventory, in the right quantities and at the right locations to meet the supply and […].
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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.
Fleet Owner
JULY 17, 2019
As company works on Level 4 technology for the future, CEO Switkes says fleets reporting strong fuel efficiency gains with existing PelotonPro system.
NGT News
JULY 16, 2019
NGVAmerica will be hosting a stakeholder webinar on July 31 to discuss the federal alternative fuel tax credit. Since it expired (after a retroactive extension) in 2017, NGVAmerica has been lobbying for an immediate extension of the $0.50/gallon alternative fuels excise tax credit (AFTC). NGVAmerica asks members and non-members to join staff for a free […].
Freightquote
JULY 15, 2019
Consolidated shipping is the process of combining multiple LTL shipments from various shippers into one full container (multi-stop truckload) shipment. Learn what makes it so important.
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