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Is it Time to Adopt Internet of Things (IoT) in the Warehouse?

Cyzerg

As in transportation and healthcare, there seems to be much excitement about the Internet of Things (IoT) in the warehouse too. But, what does IoT mean for the future of warehousing? Does it fit here as well? For practical application of this technology, it is important to understand how it can be used in the warehouse to increase efficiency and visibility.

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Logistics careers are "driving satisfaction"

DC Velocity

The workdays can be long and the technology a bit behind the times, but logistics and supply chain management is still a satisfying career, said respondents to our 15th annual Salary Survey.

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Blockchain Reduces Shipping Costs for Auto Suppliers

Material Handling and Logistics

"Blockchain is one of the most promising technologies in logistics. It has the potential to digitalize many of today’s paper-based processes and overcome the multitude of different interfaces," said Martin Kolbe, CIO of Kuehne + Nagel.

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Getting good sleep: It still ain’t easy, especially in trucking

Fleet Owner

But sleepiness poses a lot of risks, especially to transportation workers.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

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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Is it Time for Internet of Things (IoT) in the Warehouse?

Cyzerg

As in transportation and healthcare, there seems to be much excitement about the Internet of Things (IoT) in the warehouse too. But, what does IoT mean for the future of warehousing? Does it fit here as well? For practical application of this technology, it is important to understand how it can be used in the warehouse to increase efficiency and visibility.

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Companies Must Push Harder on Achieving Sustainability Goals

Material Handling and Logistics

While 69% of companies ask suppliers to effectively manage their environmental impacts, only 34% actually provide tools and resources to incentivize action. By now it's pretty well understood that strong sustainability performance positively influences financial performance. And investors are taking notice as well. In a recent report, " Corporate Progress on the Ceres Roadmap for Sustainability ," has found that while 69% of companies call on their suppliers to effectively manage their environm

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A Logística e a Revolução das Tecnologias Inteligentes

Now, That's Logistics

A tecnologia que impactará a logística e a cadeia de suprimentos para sempre. Por Lucas Sanches, CIO, DB Schenker Brasil. O ritmo das mudanças tecnológicas é constante em todas as esferas da vida, e tem acelerado cada vez mais. Antes, as revoluções tecnológicas costumavam acontecer uma vez a cada século, agora elas parecem acontecer a cada década e, em alguns casos, a cada ano.

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Tesla's Semi makes first deliveries; Waymo, Uber expand driverless truck testing

Fleet Owner

Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk announced late last week the company conducted the first production cargo trips of its electric Semi.

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Raymond's reach-fork trucks feature new technology

DC Velocity

The trucks now include a 7-inch multifunction color display with touch-screen functionality and an intuitive interface.

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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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Blockchain Powerful Tool for Transparency in Complex Supply Chains

Material Handling and Logistics

Utilizing the inherent irrefutability within blockchain technologies, great strides can be made in reducing the risk of counterfeits and actually saving lives.

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Top 15 Portos nas Américas

Now, That's Logistics

Classificamos os 15 portos mais movimentados do Norte ao Sul das Américas – e o que esperar para 2018. Quando Cristóvão Colombo partiu para o Japão em 1492 buscando uma rota de comércio de especiarias mais rápida entre a Europa e a Ásia, ele não tinha como saber que a segunda maior massa terrestre na Terra – o Novo Mundo – tornaria impossível a chegada ao seu destino.

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Talking shop: How to overcome the truck tech shortage

Fleet Owner

Working as a diesel truck technician still has a bit of a stigma attached to it. Much of the general public and upcoming generation of workers view it as a typical blue collar, greasy job, when really, it’s so much more than that.

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Uber Freight sends driverless truck on its inaugural trip across Arizona

DC Velocity

Sanders-to-Topock move a first for the company's autonomous-vehicle fleet.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

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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What Will Supply Chain Executives Invest In Over Next 18 Months?

Material Handling and Logistics

Around 31% of MODEX attendees said they plan on spending over $1 million over the next 18 months.

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Drone Deliveries: Are They Actually on the Horizon?

Logistics Viewpoints

The United States has been lagging behind other parts of the world when it comes to the testing and adoption of drones for last mile deliveries. This is not due to a lack of interest or research and development efforts from some of the largest drone manufacturers. In fact, companies such as Amazon, Google, and UPS have invested incredible amounts of money into how they can deploy drones to make deliveries.

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Isuzu testing out electric trucks

Fleet Owner

Beginning with an electrified Class 4 NPR-HD, Isuzu's group of battery electric cab-over trucks could make it into customers' hands later this year for fleet demonstrations.

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No stones needed! Meet beer keg curling

DC Velocity

Yes, it's a thing. And a new video shows how it's done in a busy DC.

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What Your Order Management System Should Be Doing

To continue scaling your omnichannel business, you need to manage a lot of orders across a lot of different channels and marketplaces. Some brands do this by hand. Some try to force their ERP to manage it. Others rely on a complex system of cross-referencing the dashboards of their various channels. None of these is an effective or sustainable solution.

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Walmart Whistle-Blower Claims Cheating in Race With Amazon

Material Handling and Logistics

“Wal-Mart sacrificed and betrayed its founder’s key principles of integrity and honesty, pushing those core values aside in its rush to win the e-commerce war at all costs," said former executive.

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Why Transportation Needs to be Included in Supply Chain Collaboration

Logistics Viewpoints

Just how collaborative are your internal departments? If you’re running into issues when one department makes a decision that unintentionally affects one or more aspects of your supply chain, your answer is probably along the lines of “not very.” And it may be holding back your transportation team’s effectiveness due to a lack of supply chain collaboration.

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Making the business case for drone delivery

Fleet Owner

With some "ooh and ah" factor tech-wise but often looking more like a gimmick in the real world, is there a use for drones in package delivery that saves fleets time and money?

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The block (and the coffee) is hot

DC Velocity

Lil Wayne was the key to winning January's caffeinated prize. Send in answers to the February-issue contest by midnight Pacific time to be entered into our next prize drawing.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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New Tariffs Threaten Import Growth at Container Ports

Material Handling and Logistics

“A potential trade war would have a negative impact on cargo growth,” said Ben Hackett. “The likelihood of an increase in exports evaporates as well, killing off any chance for an improvement in the balance of trade.”. The tariffs issued last week on steel and aluminum could eventually have an impact on the ports, according to a report released on March 9 by the by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

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New Food Safety Rules Soon to Kick in for Small Brokers, Shippers and Carriers

GlobalTranz

On April 6, the new rules for the Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Foods will come into effect for small businesses. As the date approaches, it can be useful to review what shippers, carriers and brokers will need to comply with when handling food. Read on for an overview of the main requirements! The Sanitary Transportation Rule. The Sanitary Transportation Rule which is part of the U.S.

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The preventive care payoff: How small investments keep your rigs on the road

Fleet Owner

With the recent changes in the diesel engine oil category, there may be some confusion as to what should be used in these engines that have higher miles on them.

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Truck-driver doll encourages girls to dream of 18-wheeled careers

DC Velocity

Women In Trucking teams up with toy maker to market truck-driver stuffie.

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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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Hershey Implements SAP ERP Suite in Hopes of Better Customer Insights

Food Logistics

Accenture will help the confectionery implement SAP's S/4 HANA software in attempt to streamline Hershey's supply chain.

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What Is Intelligent Supply Chain Management?

GlobalTranz

Intelligent supply chain management can reduce costs, improve profitability, and enable competitive advantage for your organization. From the Blockchain in Trucking Alliance (BiTA) to the use of the internet of Things, explains i-Scoop , intelligent supply chain management is changing the game for traditional warehouses, retailers, consumers, and employees alike.

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A virtual tour of Navistar's MV Series

Fleet Owner

With favorable economic conditions and continued growth in construction and other segments, Navistar International is looking to build up its vocational truck business.