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RNG: Moving beyond zero emissions

Fleet Owner

Renewable natural gas (RNG) has been receiving a lot of buzz lately. You may have seen this recent headline: UPS makes largest purchase of renewable natural gas ever in the U.S.

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4 Strategies to Attract and Retain Warehouse Workers

Cyzerg

In warehousing, as in every other organization, it’s the people who make or break the business. At a time when warehouse workers are swift to move from one warehouse to another, retaining them may seem to be a daunting task. There are lot of challenges that managers face when it comes to attracting, recruiting, and retaining workforce for warehouses.

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New Trends in Sustainable Packaging May Shake Up E-Commerce Shipping

Kuebix

Almost every online order fulfilled means another cardboard box shipped to a consumer. It should come as no surprise that cardboard boxes are contributing an unprecedented amount to overall cardboard waste. As environmental concerns grow, companies are beginning to look for sustainable alternatives to ship their products. Why Cardboard Has Been a Popular Choice for […].

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Why Chattanooga is the Silicon Valley of Trucking with Craig Fuller

The Logistics of Logistics

[01:04] Tell us a little bit about you and your company. I am Craig Fuller, founder and CEO of FreightWaves, which is based in Chattanooga, TN. I grew up in a trucking family and worked in my dad’s company. FreightWaves is the leading Freight Intel provider, offering current digital intelligence and context to the freight community on a central platform. [03:50] Your content at FreightWaves is so insightful.

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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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Trucking by the Numbers: Safety

Fleet Owner

Editor's note: This is the fourth of a five-part series of Fleet Owner's annual Trucking by the Numbers report. Read the first, second, and third part here. In this section of Trucking by the Numbers, our focus is safety.

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What’s Your Burger Made of This Labor Day Weekend?

Kuebix

Beef burgers have been a summer barbecuing staple for generations of Americans. From Memorial Day to Labor Day families and friends will gather to share this favorite food in backyards across the country, not to mention year-long at many popular fast-food chains. The traditional beef burger is changing, however. Now, when you head to your […].

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Managing Logistics for The World’s Largest Company with Gary Sostack

The Logistics of Logistics

[00:38] Please introduce yourself and your company. I’m Gary Sostack, President and Founder of ElementaLogistics LLC. We assist 3PLs with their bid packages to corporations, and we work with corporations who don’t see supply chain as their core activity. [01:20] Tell us a little about your background. I grew up in New York and graduated from the New York Institute of Technology.

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Fontaine relocating modification center closer to new Hino plant

Fleet Owner

Fontaine Modification announced it is relocating its West Virginia modification center closer to a new Hino truck manufacturing plant.

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FedEx Freight’s last-mile plans are moving forward

Logistics Management

Following various reports in January that indicated FedEx Freight, the less-than-truckload (LTL) subsidiary of Memphis-based transportation and logistics titan FedEx, was taking its initial steps into the rapidly-growing, e-commerce-driven last-mile logistics sector, a recent report confirmed that the company’s plan remains on track.

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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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This Week in Logistics News (August 24 – 30)

Logistics Viewpoints

For the last few months, Patriots fans have been wondering what Rob Gronkowski’s “next chapter” will be. As a fan, my obvious hope was that after some down time and the chance to heal his body, he would decide to rejoin the team. Earlier this week, Gronkowski held a press conference to finally announce his next chapter. And while he did not rule out a return to the field (nor did he in any way […].

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IoT in Logistics: Hackathon Team Aims to Slash Food Waste

IoT World Today

It seems that every time there is a hot new technology, the supply chain emerges as a possible beneficiary. In the early 2000s, Walmart asked its suppliers to deploy RFID technology in pallets and cases. Last year, when blockchain hype likely reached its zenith, there was similar excitement about the potential of digital ledger technology to help drive traceability in the supply chain. .

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Fight over proposed Arizona inspection station heats up

Fleet Owner

The station in Nogales at the Mariposa Port of Entry came about as a compromise between FMCSA and ADOT that local leaders say is adequate for the current traffic.

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Drones to play key role in food cold chain logistics

Logistics Management

A new generation of transport providers may be making some forms of temperature control system irrelevant, says the upstart drone company, Flytrex.

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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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4 Workforce Management Jobs that Can’t be Ignored

Logistics Viewpoints

You know the drill. The order comes in at 3:59pm and company policy says anything ordered by 4:00 gets shipped the same day. You immediately assign it to your workforce to fulfill. But it’s not like the workforce you had when you became a manager 5 or 10 years ago. Whether you call them Millennials or Generation X, Y or Z, they’re just different. They have different lifestyles, different motivations and different attitudes about work. […].

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3 Powerful Ways ERP Can Improve the Manufacturing Process

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Is anything more important to your manufacturing process than securing materials, managing orders, and payments, and having the right staff to run it all? I don’t think so. Thankfully, these are three specific areas where an ERP can help even the most advanced manufacturer. Let’s dive a little deeper into each to see which ERP […]. The post 3 Powerful Ways ERP Can Improve the Manufacturing Process appeared first on SYSPRO US.

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Spot truckload pricing shows signs of bottoming out

Fleet Owner

Spot truckload freight pricing held firm during the week ending August 25 despite a 3% drop in the number of posted loads, said DAT Solutions, which operates the industry’s largest network of load boards. The number of posted trucks increased 2.

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ATA’s “Freight Transportation Forecast” provides positive overview for trucking’s future

Logistics Management

While it is well know that 2018 was a banner year for the trucking sector, it bears repeating. And one reason for that is that even though 2019 is down volume-wise compared to a year ago, there are still many reasons for optimism, when it comes to gauging the overall health of the market.

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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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Demand Planning Breaks Down During Recessions

Logistics Viewpoints

Bonds had a yield curve inversion on August 14th. This often often signals a recession within about 14 months. Demand planning is difficult in these circumstances. This article discusses how supply chain teams can do better in these circumstances. The post Demand Planning Breaks Down During Recessions appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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6 Benefits of Automated Material Handling

GlobalTranz

In the logistics and supply chain industries, every edge counts. That’s why facilities managers and decision makers everywhere are exploring the benefits of automated material handling. This group of technologies can bring new levels of productivity, safety and profitability to these important verticals. 1. Higher-Value Jobs When people talk about automation, they focus most of.read More.

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Dorian targeting Florida as hurricane after Puerto Rico run

Fleet Owner

New path shows storm menacing Orlando by early Monday. A second tropical storm has flood watches in effect for much of New England.

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Trade tension and uncertainty from tariffs puts supply chains on alert

Logistics Management

When it comes to the seemingly never-ending state of the United States-China “trade war,” which has seen each nation, in a sense, attempt to out do each other, in the form of a game of levying and retaliating to tariffs, it is becoming more apparent that these actions are increasingly more and more likely to impact both consumers and retail supply chains.

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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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What Digital Freight Isn’t

Talking Logistics

There is a lot of discussion today about digital freight, whether it’s a threat or opportunity for the logistics industry. There is also a lot of hype and confusion. Understanding what digital freight is — and what it isn’t — is important for all stakeholders to succeed in the industry. Last week, as part of. Read more What Digital Freight Isn’t.

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How The Modern Retail Store Is Wreaking Havoc on Wholesalers

Logistics Viewpoints

Connected commerce has affected change at every echelon of inventory asset management. Retailer requirements now demand that wholesalers offer a new set of capabilities to fulfill their role in delivering on the customer value chain. As a result, wholesalers must implement a strategic inventory management solution to facilitate replenishment for their tier-one customers.

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Trucking by the Numbers: General industry

Fleet Owner

Editor's note: This is the second of a five-part series of Fleet Owner's annual Trucking By the Numbers report. Read the first part here. In this section of Trucking by the Numbers, we focus on general industry.

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DSV’s acquisition of Panalpina is a done deal

Logistics Management

Late last week, the acquisition of Basel, Switzerland-based global 3PL and airfreight forwarder Panalpina by Hedehusene, Denmark-based global 3PL DSV was made official, according to DSV officials.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

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 Facing Onslaught of Startups

Material Handling and Logistics

In 2108 venture investment was larger than in all previous years combined and more than double the 2017 record of $1.4 billion.

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18 years old and hauling in 1917; Leon Everettte, Long Haul Paul from GATS

Overdrive Online

In this week's Overdrive Radio podcast from GATS, classic country star and gospel singer Leon Everette, Long Haul Paul Marhoefer, and a talk about history, training and more with Jay Thompson, whose grandfather Walter had a chauffer’s license at age 18, in 1917. In this week's Overdrive Radio podcast from GATS, classic country star and gospel singer Leon Everette, Long Haul Paul Marhoefer, and a talk about history, training and more with Jay Thompson, whose grandfather Walter had a chauffer’s li

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DTNA launches ‘customer experience’ organization

Fleet Owner

The growing complexity of commercial vehicles required a ‘cultural change’ at North America’s leading truck manufacturer, company officials explain.

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