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6 Tips to Prevent Distracted Driving in Your Fleet

RasTrac

Distracted driving is one of the most tragic daily occurrences. While it’s so easily preventable, it’s still responsible for injuring close to half a million people — and killing several thousand. And while the consequences are inherently devastating, they can become even more exacerbated if you’re deemed to be liable for someone else’s negligence. Therefore, it’s crucial to be aware of what, exactly, constitutes distracted driving, what can you do to prevent it, and ways to ensure your fleet is

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Size Does Matter: Wing Reveils New Delivery Drones

Logistics Matter

Sometimes size does matter. In the case of package deliveries by drone size definitely matters. That is why drone delivery company WING presented various new prototypes of their drone. A Drone for Every Package Drone delivery is really taking off in some areas around the world. Wing announced that they just completed 250.000 deliveries of […].

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No Supply Chain Strategy? Here’s How to Develop One

Logistics Bureau

As you’ll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy. A company without a supply chain strategy is at a competitive disadvantage.

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The Micro-Fulfillment Opportunity with Julien Seret

The Logistics of Logistics

Julien Seret and Joe Lynch discuss the micro-fulfillment opportunity. Julien is the Vice President of Network Supply Chain at Attabotics , the world’s first 3D robotics supply chain system for modern commerce. About Julien Seret. Julien Seret is Attabotics ’ Vice President of Network Supply Chain, where he oversees the fulfillment and delivery services business model.

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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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What’s Included in Pick and Pack Warehouse Fees?

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

When you partner with a fulfillment company, a great deal of work moves from your plate to their plate. You’ll want to understand fulfillment costs to assess the ROI of your relationship. In this blog post, we will examine pick and pack warehouse fees and give you a clear understanding of what these fees entail.

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How to Make Technology a Friend, Not a Foe

Talking Logistics

We live in an age when our technology devices are so intuitive that any 3-year-old can download the apps for Pokémon, Lego Duplo World, or their favorite game in 30 seconds on an iPhone. As professionals, we often wish that the technology we use in our work lives was equally intuitive and user-friendly, especially since. Read more How to Make Technology a Friend, Not a Foe.

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Truckload Pricing Dynamics with Jon Payne

The Logistics of Logistics

Jon Payne and Joe Lynch discuss truckload pricing dynamics. Jon is the Director of Pricing Strategy & Analytics at Loadsmart , a freight technology company that is removing the barriers between shippers and carriers so freight can move in the most efficient, transparent and automated way. About Jon Payne. Jon Payne is the Director of Pricing Strategy & Analytics at Loadsmart , a leading digital freight technology company.

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Insider’s View on Small Parcel Shipping: Working Effectively with Carriers

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Dean Maciuba served UPS and FedEx for over 37 years, working in senior sales and operations roles. His experience gives him a unique and in-depth view into nearly all aspects of small parcel shipping, including the role of parcel carriers and fulfillment service providers. Dean is currently the Managing Partner, United States, for Crossroads Parcel Consulting , where he is responsible for managing consulting initiatives in the US.

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Port of Antwerp Deploys Drones to Detect Floating Debris

Logistics Matter

Polluted waterways, seas, and oceana are a huge problem all over the world and have a significant impact on our environment. There are start-ups like the Ocean Clean Up who develop and deploy machines to clean the waters by collecting plastic and other debris. The Port of Antwerp is also taking their responsibility when it […].

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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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Cool Logistics Vendor: Locanis Offers a Differentiated Path to Warehouse Efficiency

Logistics Viewpoints

Locanis is a warehouse technology supplier headquartered in Germany with clients located in Europe, North America, and Asia. It is likely that many of you are not familiar with how Locanis optimizes warehouse operations. This is because Locanis’ solution, Site Optimizer 360 0 , doesn’t fit neatly into the category of a WMS. It is reasonable to call it a WMS.

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REPOST: Owning The Customer Experience with Larry Gordon

The Logistics of Logistics

Owning The Customer Experience with Larry Gordon. Larry Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss owning the customer experience. Larry is the Managing Director, GTM, Emtec Digital , a global technology services company that provides digital software engineering and transformation solutions to clients across multiple industries. About Larry Gordon . Larry Gordon is the Managing Director, GTM, Emtec Digital.

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Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q2 2022)

Talking Logistics

It’s halftime. Unlike the Super Bowl, there are no funny commercials or halftime shows to keep us entertained. Chances are the first half of 2022 didn’t go exactly as planned, just like in 2020 and 2021. So, the question now in the supply chain locker room is, what adjustments do you need to make to. Read more Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q2 2022).

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Think Like a Boss: CPOs Need to Step Up, Broaden Approach, Gartner Says

Supply Chain Brain

Chief procurement officers (CPOs) must collaborate with stakeholders inside and outside their organization — and begin thinking and acting like CEOs, say the authors of a new report from Gartner Inc.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

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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Trucking industry concerned about SEC’s proposed climate rules

Supply Chain and Logistics

This article is interesting because of the dilemma of small trucking firms. The SEC will soon require disclosure of climate impact by companies, which will include how they ship their goods.

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Positive drug tests in transportation jobs on the rise

Commercial Carrier Journal

After 5 years of steady declines in several drug categories, positivity rates based on urine drug tests for the federally mandated, safety-sensitive workforce (including truck drivers) increased in 2021.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 22, 2022)

Talking Logistics

Shortly after Facebook started talking about The Metaverse and changed its corporate name to Meta, another “-verse” was introduced: Icelandverse. As the video explains, “The Icelandverse is unlike any other open-world experience with ‘-verse’ in name, because it’s real. Plus, you don’t need a funny-looking VR headset.” My wife and I just returned from The.

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Inspection levels down, moving violations up

Overdrive Online

A very small number of states in 2021 show inspection levels at or above 2019, as a new emphasis in some on Level 3 driver inspections following traffic stops pushes moving violations to new heights. Download the 2022 CSA's Data Trail update for more.

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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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Container glut pushes down second-hand prices, but carriers still ordering new

Supply Chain and Logistics

There are now too many containers in the world. And they are cluttering up the ports and yards we need to move containers through. And they cause detention and demurrage charges, because lines won’t move them out of ports.

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C2A Security Releases Cybersecurity Management for EV Ecosystem

NGT News

C2A Security, a provider of electric vehicle-focused cybersecurity solutions, has released EVSec, a new cybersecurity management system that automates cybersecurity for the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, which includes the vehicle, charging station, grid and their communications protocol. EVSec breaks down communication silos and enables sharing and collaboration of the entire cybersecurity process in the complex […].

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Across the Pond: The European Transportation Market (July 2022)

Talking Logistics

Author’s Note: I was asked by Transporeon (a Talking Logistics sponsor) to look at what is happening in the European transportation market and they provided me with access to their Transporeon Insights market data for additional insights and perspective. I once again shared my commentary for this month in a brief Transporeon Journal video commentary.

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Overdrive's 2022 Pride & Polish competition

Overdrive Online

The Pride & Polish virtual truck beauty show gives contestants a chance to show off their rigs and be chosen by their peers as the best of the best. Submissions are being accepted through Sept. 5. Enter your rig for 2022 show-season bragging rights.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

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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Watch: Planning in the Face of Chaos

Supply Chain Brain

Artificial intelligence-based prescriptive analytics enable a network approach to planning in volatile times, says Joe Bellini, executive vice president of product management at OneNetwork.

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Digitizing driver tasks improves recruitment and retention of younger drivers

Commercial Carrier Journal

As the next generation enters the workforce, it is pertinent for the industry to create a digital experience that meets their technology standards to attract and retain them as the driver shortage worsens.

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Why Resiliency Is The New Efficiency – And What You Can Do About It

Talking Logistics

Who was America’s first business consultant? A good candidate would be Frederick Winslow Taylor, the “scientific management” guy from 100 years ago. Born in 1856, Taylor’s ideas about how to most efficiently organize factory work tasks were present at the creation of mass production in the early 1900s. Once popular. At the. Read more Why Resiliency Is The New Efficiency – And What You Can Do About It.

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'Man v. machine' enforcement comes to the roadside with ELDs

Overdrive Online

Five years into the ELD mandate, inspectors have the tools to catch improper use of PC, resulting most often in the "false log" violation as punishment. But faced with the choice of PC or an 11/14 violation, taking the latter on the chin might be best.

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How Intent Data Helps Marketers Convert A-List Accounts

One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.

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Three Ways CEOs Should Prepare for Supply Chain Threats

Supply Chain Brain

The right tools and processes will mitigate the impact of supply chain disruptions — and even offer strategic competitive advantage.

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Weber Logistics Promotes Key Leaders to Support Continued Company Growth

West Coast and California Logistics

Weber Logistics has promoted three key company leaders to vice president roles, strengthening the company's ability to help customers drive supply chain excellence in an increasingly complex marketplace. All will report to Weber EVP & CFO, Maggie Movius.

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Electric Shipping Sooner Than Expected

MTS Logistics

The Future of Shipping might be here. As discussed on More Than Shipping of late, there is a large movement in the shipping industry to move towards a carbon neutral future. While may organizations forge the path forward, an incredible number of obstacles still lay in the way, However, a recent study from the Nature Energy Journal exploring the path for electric-based shipping has recently been published.

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