Talking Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2019

Ask anyone in supply chain – the past few years have been particularly active for natural disasters and major weather events. Globally, natural disasters caused $160 billion in damage in 2018 according to a report by German insurance company Munich RE. In the U.S. alone, the annual average number of billion-dollar disasters over the past. Read more What’s on Your Radar?

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Kuebix

AUGUST 14, 2019

FedEx is breaking up with Amazon as the e-commerce giant continues to make waves in the shipping industry. The carrier announced that it will choose not to renew its ground freight contract with Amazon for any final mile delivery, effective September 2019. This comes only 2 months after FedEx announced that it would end Express […]. The post FedEx’s Breakup with Amazon Draws Battle Lines in the Fight for Shipping appeared first on Kuebix.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2019

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is cool again. Not all EDI, just EDI based on value added networks (VANs). The reason? More and more companies are engaging in digital transformations. In many companies supply chains, it is the end-to-end portion of the supply chain, knowing what upstream and downstream partners are doing, where there are digital black holes.

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The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 13, 2019

The factory is running complex automated equipment. At the morning meeting today we heard “machine x was down for broken bolts.” Actually “again.”. Background – the bolts in question resist pressure in molding equipment. The details of how the equipment works aren’t relevant here. This isn’t the first time I have heard of “broken bolts” being the source of downtime.

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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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Fleet Owner

AUGUST 13, 2019

You can be more efficient by being safe, and not giving law enforcement a reason to stop you. But if they do, a professional attitude will get you back on the road more quickly.

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Food Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2019

Food Logistics announces its Top 3PLs & Cold Storage Provider winners.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2019

Sustainability is an initiative that thankfully more companies are taking on. One area of concern for a lot of people is around single-use coffee pods. These pods are one of the best (or worst) examples of unnecessary single-use plastics that are polluting our planet. Coffee pods can wind up in rivers where they wash into lakes and oceans. Over time, the plastic breaks down into smaller pieces that choke and kill wildlife.

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Fleet Owner

AUGUST 16, 2019

The Yield Curve vs. the Coyote Curve: Recession remains a wildcard, but the freight cycle is set to turn favorable for truckers, industry analysts and forecasters agree at ACT Research event.

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2019

The dwindling pricing advantage means that there is less financial incentive for shippers to transport cargo “intermodal” rather than just utilizing trucking for the entire length of the trip.

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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 Management

AUGUST 12, 2019

Determining if there are counterfeit products in your supply chain is no easy task. How do you know if you’re buying and using true products from your suppliers and distribution channels?

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 13, 2019

Artificial intelligence has the potential to radically change just about everything for the better. But there are a number of obstacles to its successful adoption in the supply chain.

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Supply Chains 96

Fleet Owner

AUGUST 14, 2019

Newly proposed HOS rule offers five main revisions to the existing HOS rules, including the ability to split up off-duty time.

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2019

Our annual look at how the best companies excel at managing their global supply chains.

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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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Food Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2019

Experts in the field are waiting for the FDA to decide when and how to implement safety inspections.

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Stord

AUGUST 11, 2019

Monday, August 12, 2019 White glove is a service offering for shipments that require special care during delivery. These shipments are handled by specialized professionals, are loaded into the truck with additional care and may be directly delivered and assembled at their point of use. It’s not a service that’s easily executed, but an increasing number of carriers and 3PLs are offering it anyway.

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Fleet Owner

AUGUST 14, 2019

It’s good the industry is recognizing the growth of regional haul and the need to focus on making it as fuel-efficient as the better known long-haul segment.

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Freightquote

AUGUST 13, 2019

Properly preparing and packaging temperature-sensitive freight will set you up for success. Take a look at some tried and true best practices for shipping food and perishables.

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Food Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2019

Food Logistics announces its Top 3PLs & Cold Storage Provider winners.

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Logistics 132

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 14, 2019

I spend a lot of time talking to people in the manufacturing world about SYSPRO’s manufacturing operations management (MOM) solution. Occasionally the person I’m talking to will frown and say: ‘We already spent a lot of money on an ERP, why do we need MOM as well?’ That’s when I start my ‘Automation 101’ lecture, watching them closely and […].

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Fleet Owner

AUGUST 12, 2019

Shipments of dry van freight, the most common type of truckload shipment, rose 6.8 percent in July compared to June, according to the DAT Truckload Volume Index, which reflects the change in the actual number of spot market loads moved each month.

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Freight 91

Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2019

The current crackdown is only an extension of what the agency has been doing for quite a while.

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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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Food Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2019

Food Logistics announces its Top 3PLs & Cold Storage Provider winners.

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Logistics 128

Overdrive Online

AUGUST 12, 2019

"The No 1. place when someone stops paying me is when the truck is at a repair shop," one lender recently told Overdrive. Likewise, another take from Truckstop.com's Brent Hutto, who corroborates that lender's account. More here.

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Fleet Owner

AUGUST 12, 2019

The rise of on-demand delivery apps and free-shipping has changed how consumers shop and raised expectations for deliveries.

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2019

What this means is that retailers will be able to get their shipments in without the 10% tariff, which is a sigh of relief,” said Poonam Goyal, a retail analyst. “It definitely saves the holiday season.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2019

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. When I started my career in the late ’90s, supply chain was a cool place for math geeks! As a discipline supply chain was not really that big in the universities. The traditional pathway into supply chain was through a major in operations research, industrial engineering, or business, often […].

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Overdrive Online

AUGUST 15, 2019

Is it time to treat distraction behind the wheel among the motoring public as tough as DUI? Clifford Peterson suggests trucking organizations would do well to team up with insurers to at the very least increase penalties for motorists' distraction, to combat what's clearly a safety problem.

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Fleet Owner

AUGUST 12, 2019

Houston-based Leslie Doggett Industries recently added a privately held Great Dane trailer distributor/dealer to its businesses. The acquisition was made through Truck Enterprises, which Doggett purchased last month.

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