GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
As noted by Freight Waves, e-commerce will contribute to the delivery of more than 100 million parcels per day by 2026. Every shipper is actively engaged in the process of refining final mile services, offering customers new delivery options, such as buy online pick up in-store (BOPIS), and same-day delivery to the residence. Such transformation.read More.
Kane is Able
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Lip Service. According to Merriam-Webster, it’s a belief “expressed in words but not backed by deeds.”. There’s a lot of that going on when it comes to programs for continuous improvement in logistics. Some companies do quite a good job presenting the image of a quality-driven operation. But too often the banners, slogans and award certificates – the eye candy – don’t translate into real cultural change.
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Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
"Robots and humans could have an active collaboration, where a robot can say, 'I see that you are picking up these heavy objects from the top shelf and I think you may be doing that a lot of times. Let me help you.
Cyzerg
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Wave picking streamlines one of the most complicated warehouse activities, the order picking process. Because warehouse operations depend on countless variables such as labor resources, equipment, shipping schedules, and more, your picking process needs to be able to accommodate all these conditions to fulfill orders efficiently, on time, and without bottlenecks.
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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.
Kuebix
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Choosing the right transportation management system for your company can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. Whether you’re a first-time TMS buyer or a long-time user looking for an upgrade, all you need to do is arm yourself with the right questions to ask before starting your TMS search. […]. The post How to Choose the Right TMS for Your Company appeared first on Kuebix.
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Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
The "Squishy Rotobt" is equipped with six cameras, GPS, and various interchangeable chemical, biological, and radiological sensors that deliver data and 360-degree videos in situations where human access can be difficult or unsafe.
Freightquote
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
FOB stands for “free on board” or “freight on board” in shipping. It indicates when the liability and ownership of goods is transferred from a seller to a buyer. Get the full breakdown from Freightquote.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
There have been many ways that companies have attempted to exchange data and information with their trading partners over the years. One more recent method is through online customer portals. While these portals are meant to replace the manual processing of faxes and emails, they create their own integration challenges. What are some of those. Read more Integrating Customer Portals into End-to-End Supply Chain Processes.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
How do fleet managers decide what they should look for when trying to assess the security policies and measures related to their telematics platform?
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
Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Research suggests how shippers can avoid these costs, which extend beyond detention fees.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Fleet telematics has a robust return on investment. Multitenant platforms can be an elegant way to collect Big Data. Big Data, used right, has great power. Put them all together and what do you get? An interesting logistics technology. The GeoTab Telematics Platform Telematics solutions provide truck fleets with the ability to remotely monitor the location, status, health, and activity of vehicles.
Stord
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Warehouses looking for ways to increase flexibility and efficiency as delivery demands and consumer expectations rise are turning to robotics as a solution. Only 4,000 robotic warehouses were in operation last year, but the use of warehousing robotics is expected to dramatically increase in the coming years. Large e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Shopify are investing in warehousing robotics directly; Shopify recently purchased a maker of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) that guide workers th
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
As 2019 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week comes to an end, Kenworth pays homage to truckers with an inspirational video that highlights its premium equipment.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
The supply chain as we know it is on the precipice of tipping from decades of steadily accelerating “push” dynamics to a new “push-and-pull” model.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Landi Renzo USA, the U.S. subsidiary of Landi Renzo Group, has announced a new alternative fueling collaboration with Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), the airport authority that owns and operates Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The collaboration involves the deployment of Ford F-250/350 vehicles fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG), which will be used to […].
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Keeping up with your braking systems might be the most important thing you can do when it comes to avoiding the principal violations inspectors are looking for year-round, nationally, and particularly in the states shown here. Window also, here, on brake-related resources available via Overdrive and elsewhere.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Volvo Dynamic Steering (VDS), Volvo Active Driver Assist 2.0 and the next generation of its Turbo Compound engine will be available by next year.
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Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
A small, thinly funded company - Starsky Robotics - was the first to test an autonomous truck on the Interstate. Starsky is zigging while the rest of the industry has zagged. Starsky is betting the simplicity in engineering will allow them to win the race to market autonomous trucks. The post Who Will Win the Autonomous Trucking Race? Don’t Bet on the Big Guys appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System (SRHS), a healthcare provider located in Spartanburg, S.C., has been finding success with propane autogas over the years. In 2013, SRHS began looking for an alternative fuel option for its fleets in order to help the region meet emissions criteria. SRHS’ director of transportation services, Jimmy Riley, says, “The hospital had, […].
AIMMS
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Part II in our series on assessing your Demand Forecasting process . In Part I of this series , we looked at supply chain professionals’ perception of forecast accuracy and how they see their forecast evolving in the future. With supply chain complexity on the rise, can new technologies help to improve forecast accuracy and achieve benefits like an optimized inventory and better customer service?
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
For fleets with constantly under the gun with changing requirements and data demands, Zebra Technologies’ TC57 mobile cpu has been the magic bullet.
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 Management
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
If a market participant is interested in using trucking freight futures for hedging or profiting, they should understand a few things about pricing before they start taking positions in the trucking freight futures market.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
The robot uprising is coming to a store near you. And no, I’m not talking about Skynet building T-1000 Terminators to take over the world (or store in this case). I am talking about how the retail store is drastically changing to become more automated, using artificial intelligence, and relying on non-human assistance for check-outs, price checks, and inventory management.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) has announced the winners of its 2019 Clean Transportation Awards. In its annual report to the U.S. Department of Energy, GWRCCC reported a 2018 reduction of petroleum use in the DC/Maryland/Virginia area of more than 11 million gallons, resulting in greenhouse-gas (GHG) emission reductions of more than 54,000 tons. […].
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
UPS Inc. has introduced a new line of range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs) in the United Kingdom that can help overcome existing limitations without cutting into cargo capacity.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with Doug Waggoner, CEO of Echo Global Logistics. Topics covered include the state of the freight economy, Peak Season, and capacity, among others.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Real-time transportation visibility has become a powerful tool for shippers and logistics services providers (LSPs). Because the market is so hot, a number of transportation visibility vendors have entered the space and, to get attention, have made big claims about their tracking capabilities, which are misleading potential users. What we are seeing is a bad case of “Big Hat, No Cattle”.
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
A big winner among several at the first-ever American Pride Truck Charity benefit show for St. Christopher, held in truck parking at GATS, was "The Family Tree", a mural-wrapped 2018 Peterbilt 579 owned and operated by the O'Donnells, of Tennessee. It's intended "to celebrate the history and culture of trucking," Holly says.
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