DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

As retailers continue to expand their omnichannel service offerings, they're increasingly turning to a traditionally underused resource: the brick-and-mortar store.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The concept of mobile robotics is not a new one. From Grey Walter’s Tortoises to Shakey the Robot , scientists have been working for years to automate processes and alleviate hard labor on humans. While these older mobile robotics were technologically restricted to follow a path from point A to point B, today’s robots are becoming more and more advanced and more likely to replace human labor.

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Bringg

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

With the festive season fast approaching, retailers are making bold moves to lure in the shoppers. This year, deliveries are taking center stage and the biggest US retailers are offering unprecedented discounts which, in most cases, simply wave the shipping fees. Here are some of the seasonal delivery promotions offered by major US retailers: Amazon: Free standard shipping on all orders.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

When the Wall Street Journal recently reported that Dallas was in late-stage talks with Amazon to become home to the company’s second U.S. headquarters, some people may have been surprised. By contrast, all of us at Amware were anything but. Over the years, we’ve watched Dallas become one of the country’s hottest markets – for corporate headquarter locations and for logistics and distribution.

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DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

When peak season rolled around each year, workers at Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe's DC struggled to keep up with orders. Automated equipment and robotic pickers have changed all that.

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Fleet Owner

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

When is the best time to start focusing on the health and wellness of a truck driver? According to many medical experts, including Michael Trufant, sleep therapy business unit manager at Aeroflow Healthcare Inc.

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Freightquote

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Freight shipping has come a long way. Use Freightquote's history of freight shipping timeline to learn how people have always found a way to get things from here to there.

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DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Here are 10 tips for improving worker comfort within your distribution facility.

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Material Handling and Logistics

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The stakes are higher than ever for e-commerce businesses that rely on Cyber Monday for a large portion of their Q4 sales.

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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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Fleet Owner

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Being out on the road for long stretches of time makes it hard enough to stay healthy. Add in obstacles from traffic congestion and a shortage of truck parking to tight delivery windows, and it becomes that much more difficult.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

For all who are familiar with the saying “There are 3 things that matter in realty: location, location, location”, there are also 3 “Ls” for delivery productivity: less, less and less. Time is the enemy of delivery productivity and the less loading, less unloading and less driving time spent, the more deliveries can be made. While much emphasis has been spent on minimizing drive times—and more will be covered here—there are tremendous opportunities to minimize […].

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DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Here's our monthly roundup of some of the charitable works and donations by companies in the material handling and logistics space.

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Material Handling and Logistics

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

"A new consensus is rising across America," VP Mike Pence declared. "More business leaders are thinking beyond the next quarter, and thinking twice before diving into the Chinese market if it means turning over their intellectual property or abetting Beijing's oppression.". by Shawn Donnan and Kevin Hamlin. The U.S. and China are on the brink of a new Cold War, with experts such as former U.S.

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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.

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Fleet Owner

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

Despite awareness and changes at truck stops, critics say industry leaders are not doing enough.

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Logistics Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Earlier today, Scottsdale, Arizona-based Emerge, a provider of its proprietary Private Freight Marketplace (PFM) and TMS focused on accelerating productivity and increasing visibility for supply chain stakeholders, announced it has raised $20 million in a seed round, which was led Greycroft Partners, a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles and New York, in addition to participation from other investors as well.

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DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Ocean carriers are looking to reinvent themselves as providers of premium value-added services. The question is, are shippers willing to pay for the upgrades?

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Material Handling and Logistics

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

In addition to NOx emissions standards, the new program will cut red tape while simplifying certification of compliance requirements for heavy-duty trucks and engines.

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Fleet Owner

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Truck idling is one of the most common targets for cost reduction among fleets today. It burns fuel, racks up runtime and maintenance needs for engines, and produces harmful emissions—all of which could potentially be avoided, saving money and helping the environment at the same time.

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Morai Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are ‘revolutionary’ emerging platforms that are changing the game for supply chains. From reducing cost to improving efficiency and accuracy, AR/VR could significantly impact the way orders are processed and shipped. The Global Augmented and Virtual Reality market is expected to reach ‘ 209.2 billion U.S. dollars by 2022 ’.

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DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Transportation companies will soon hire statistics experts to draw conclusions from data churned out by ELD mandate, Moneyball author says at trade show.

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Logistics Management

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

A new labor agreement between UPS Freight, the less-than-truckload unit of UPS, and the Teamsters Union was reached over the weekend, with UPS Freight Teamsters members approving a new contract over the weekend.

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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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Fleet Owner

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

You should run a regular oil analysis on any part of a machine that relies on lubrication, including the transmission, differential, hydraulics and idler wheels on tracked vehicles.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Warehouse and distribution centre (DC) design is a fascinating and absorbing topic, but alas, is often misunderstood. Regrettably, few people fully understand the discipline of warehouse design and because of this, literally thousands of facilities are underperforming. To assist designers, I will outline seven key principles applicable to a warehouse or DC design, compiled from a review of literature, discussions with industry specialists and materials handling companies, plus my own design expe

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DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Cargo volume remains strong on the West Coast, but 2019 outlook is unclear, port officials say.

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Material Handling and Logistics

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

ORBCOMM has launched the CT 3000 solution for remote monitoring and control of refrigerated containers travelling by land, rail or sea.

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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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Fleet Owner

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Sometimes it takes additional motivation to get in that workout or avoid the temptation of comfort food after a long day of driving. That is where smartphone apps come in, creating interactive trucker-focused wellness communities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

The idea behind supply chain segmentation is that not all customers or consumers should be served with a one size fits all supply chain. Clorox has shown that implementing this strategy can drive great value. But it is not easy. The post Clorox Drives Value by Implementing Value Chain Segmentation appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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DC Velocity

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

These vehicles and accessories will keep things moving around your warehouse.

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