Cyzerg

MARCH 28, 2018

A gamut of challenges like omnichannel sales, seasonal demand fluctuation, overstocking, out-of-stock situations, back orders, order returns, and the constant strife for ever-shorter lead times create pressure for better warehouse process and operations management. As a result , a considerable number of warehouses have a now adopted and many more are willing to adopt predictive analytics in warehouse management.

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DC Velocity

MARCH 28, 2018

A consolidation and new automated storage equipment helped Puma North America add the speed it needs to meet escalating customer demands.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

MARCH 27, 2018

It’s March Madness, and for most of us that means one thing: Brackets. According to many reports, 70 million people filled one out this year, including some of us who have already had our hopes dashed by early tournament upsets. Imagine if there were a similar process for narrowing down your company’s network of warehouse and fulfillment centers. How would you go about choosing your final contenders, and what criteria would you use?

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 28, 2018

Dave Dein, a teacher at Patterson High School in California, was unsure what to expect when the father of a student came to speak him two months ago with tears in his eyes.

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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?

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Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 30, 2018

Spiraling last-mile delivery costs and changing customer demands are causing retailers to look at click-and-collect, locker boxes, on-demand, and autonomous solutions.

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Logistics Management

MARCH 27, 2018

In my line of work, I get a lot of e-mail, actually make that a LOT of e-mail. The topics range across all modes of freight transportation, to be sure, as well as policy and technology. One common theme in more than a few e-mails that has come in over the last several months, and even longer, centers around blockchain technology and its impact, or rather potential impact, on myriad aspects of freight transportation, supply chain, and logistics operations.

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 28, 2018

Transportation mergers and acquisitions expert shares seven best practices for your company’s succession planning.

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Presentation Transportation 162

Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 25, 2018

A supply chain partner that is flexible, innovative and invested in the customer experience will keep the relationship moving forward. Taking the time to reflect on relationships can be as inconvenient for brands as it is important. Brands have many relationships to manage, each of which are crucial to the continued success of the business and operations—especially when it comes to the supply chain.

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DC Velocity

MARCH 26, 2018

Canadian parcel carrier sees potential applications in vendor management, loss prevention and security, and billing and payments.

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Transportation Security 162

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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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2018

Supply chain analysts are far more caustious concerning the maturity of blockchain for business applications that the broader tech community. Perhaps too cautious. One day after analysts appeared on a HighJump panel on this topic, an article appeared in the Wall Street Journal that claimed that 1.1 million items from Walmart are being tracked by blockchain, helping the massive retailer trace these products journey from supplier to store.

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 27, 2018

The Truckload Carrier Association’s Best Practices Groups break down what makes the best trucking the best: From seeking ideas from all employees to focusing on small gains over giant leaps.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 28, 2018

Learn how certain key technologies will solve your company's distribution challenges. These technologies can be added to current ERP and WMS systems to boost order fulfillment productivity by 30-70% in existing or new warehouse distribution operations.

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DC Velocity

MARCH 27, 2018

Firms will help Blockchain in Transport Alliance apply the data-sharing technology to logistics management, asset tracking, and transaction processing.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 30, 2018

A few weeks ago, I wrote an article about drone deliveries, and whether or not they were actually close to a reality. In that article, I outlined a few practical applications for drones, as well as some of the more hypothetical uses. Well, this week has shown us that aside form practical uses, companies are looking towards the future for possible applications.

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 30, 2018

Ahead of ELD hard enforcement, FMCSA acknowledges persistent truck driver frustration with the devices "is not an ELD thing, it's an Hours of Service thing." So what would make the HOS regulations work better?

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Trucking 121

Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 27, 2018

Online shipping company 45HC.COM will accept the CXO token as payment for its cargo shipping services.

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Cargo 115

DC Velocity

MARCH 30, 2018

Compliance rate in 90 percent range, some experts say; XPO executive warns of "tsunami" of carrier closings as safety regulators put hammer down.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2018

The oil and gas supply chain is complex. One set of complexities involves tank farms. The often-massive storage tanks and extensive auxiliary equipment and instrumentation represent expensive assets. Achieving operational flexibility involves coordinating a large set of technologies and business functions. This article describes oil tank storage and movement best practices.

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Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Logistics Network Optimization Software Article 68

Fleet Owner

MARCH 30, 2018

It’s an issue that’s rarely gone away and is now only going to become more acute.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 28, 2018

Because of confusion over the rule, more than a third of workplaces did not submit the reports.

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DC Velocity

MARCH 29, 2018

Current contract extended until new one is finalized; Union leaders to discuss proposal with rank and file early next month.

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Transportation 145

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 27, 2018

One of the very prominent business services is logistics. If you are the owner of a logistics business or in the role of a logistics business manager then make sure to read on as this article will give you the best insights to optimize your business to make the most out it. Plan Ahead. The first step to finish a task is planning. Now, planning encapsulates several factors, such as obtaining the goods, storage facilities, and delivery of products to the precise location.

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 26, 2018

FMCSA’s Joe DeLorenzo offers guidance on what truckers who need to comply with the ELD mandate should do before and after the April 1 out-of-service date.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 26, 2018

Transportation Investments Generating Economic Recovery program got a budget boost in 2018 and is $1 billion above FY 17 levels.

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DC Velocity

MARCH 26, 2018

Partnership with Pierbridge lets shippers compare cost and transit time in real time, firm says.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 28, 2018

I am kicking off some new research on the Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems market in the next week or so. This will be an update on a study Steve Banker did a few years ago, which looked mostly at the execution space, and how the Uber for Freight model was disrupting the market. According to ARC’s definition, transportation execution (TE) systems & marketplaces allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, […].

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 26, 2018

Love’s Travel Stops has updated its Love’s Connect mobile app, which now features a new design and features such as Love’s Pay for Commercial Fuel. Love’s Pay allows professional drivers to start diesel pumps and pay for fuel right from their cabs.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 28, 2018

The median salary for a national, irregular route was up 15% from ATA’s last survey, which covered annual pay for 2013.

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