Sat.Apr 21, 2018 - Fri.Apr 27, 2018

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Carrying on the safety tradition

DC Velocity

Industrial Truck Association chairman Scott Johnson talks about the goals of National Forklift Safety Day and how he plans to build on past successes to support the organization's mission in the future.

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Waking up to a new dawn

Automotive Logistics

Brazilian vehicle manufacturers are increasingly optimistic that the country can claw its way out of a deep recession. The country is experiencing a period of low inflation, low interest rates, light GDP growth and a tentative recovery in employment, reflected in improving purchasing power and consumer confidence. Moreover, consumers with less debt and renewed access to credit are now contemplating vehicle purchases.

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Ready for Mobility Solutions & Wearable Warehouse Technology?

Cyzerg

Mobility solutions and wearable warehouse technology are not new trends, but the new level of sophistication that they now offer is helping warehouses re-invent their operations and achieve new levels of efficiency and productivity. As a result, an increasing number of warehouses are adopting these solutions as they progress towards warehouse digitalization.

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Reactive Supply Chain Risk Management is No Longer Viable

Material Handling and Logistics

New survey finds that only 27% of companies have structured, quantitative assessment of financial impact related to supply chains. To determine how well procurement teams today are balancing cost savings vs risk management to drive growth and to better understand how the role of procurement has changed in our modern business landscape, riskemthods conducted a survey.

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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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Picking technologies: When inaccuracy leads to lost customers

DC Velocity

The true cost of a mispick is measured in service levels—and by a dwindling customer base when consumer and B2B buyers turn to sources that get orders right.

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Using data and tech to combat distracted driving — and its costs

Fleet Owner

To get distracted is human — and there are so many possible things to do in a vehicle today besides actually driving it. All of them can lead to huge costs and losses. How do you solve this problem that only seems to be getting worse?

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Artificial Intelligence to Thrive in Logistics

Material Handling and Logistics

AI in logistics will include intelligent logistics, predictive operations, back-office automation and new customer experience models.

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LTL industry seeing strongest growth in nearly 10 years, C.H. Robinson chief says

DC Velocity

Wiehoff says LTL demand goosed by more small shipments moving in "middle-mile" service between DCs.

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Carrier reliability reaches new nadir in Q1

Supply Chain and Logistics

Ocean carriers need to worry big time. If they cannot fix the reliability problem they will soon be pre-empted by those who do.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

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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3 tips about switching to alternative fuel trucks

Fleet Owner

The Trillium CNG managing director offers some tips to fleets considering making the switch to alternative fuel-powered vehicles.

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Best Forklifts of 2018 Awards

Material Handling and Logistics

Revealed at last: The winners of the industry's annual awards honoring innovative and technical merit in forklift and warehouse technology.

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RIM Logistics acquires cross-docking facility in Los Angeles region

DC Velocity

Firm will combine forwarding, warehouse, and distribution operations in 315,000-square-foot space.

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UPS posts solid first quarter 2018 gains

Logistics Management

Quarterly revenue was up 10% at $17.1 billion, while earnings per share at $1.55 matched Wall Street estimates while posting a 17% annual gain. Net income rose 15% to $1.3 billion.

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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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Private Fleet of the Year: H-E-B Grocery

Fleet Owner

“People will rally to a cause to help out their fellow human beings. This time [Hurricane Harvey], maybe more so than ever before.

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High School Takes on Commercial Truck Driver Shortage

Material Handling and Logistics

Patterson High School’s truck driver program could serve as a model for how industry can get attract new talent while they’re still in school.

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Descartes unveils platform giving brokers capacity visibility 2 to 3 days in advance

DC Velocity

Visibility tool leverages MacroPoint unit's driver, fleet connections.

Capacity 157
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U.S. e-commerce logistics costs expected to keep heading in one direction: up

Logistics Management

The ongoing impact of e-commerce related to logistics costs in the United States continues to head up rapidly, due to a variety of factors, according to a new report issued this week by supply chain consultancy Armstrong & Associates.

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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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Natural gas returning as smart transportation fuel

Fleet Owner

There are several new tools at the disposal of the natural gas industry that could make help natural gas's comeback in transportation successful.

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Amazon Will Deliver Packages to GM, Volvo Trunks in the US

Material Handling and Logistics

The in-car delivery scheme is an attempt by Amazon to overcome the hesitation that many feel about opening their home remotely for couriers.

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Study: Amazon's FBA Onsite program poses a threat to 3PLs

DC Velocity

Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) Onsite may also help firm negotiate lower rates with parcel carriers, Armstrong & Associates says.

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Diesel average sees gains for the fifth consecutive week, reports EIA

Logistics Management

With a 2.9-cent increase, the average price per gallon for diesel now stands at $3.133 per gallon, marking the fifth consecutive weekly increase. During this period, the average has seen a cumulative 16.1-cent increase and it has gone up 9.1 cents since the week of April 9.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

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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Is virtual reality the best way to train truck drivers?

Fleet Owner

VRMotion, co-founded by former race car driver Dominic Dobson, says more fleets are expressing real interest.

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5 Important Consumer Demands Retailers Need to Know

Material Handling and Logistics

The bottom line: Quality matters and consumers will pay for it.

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Fight to preserve state laws requiring driver pay for meals, rest time hits Hill again

DC Velocity

Denham of California again carries ball for big truckers against labor, smaller fry.

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March trucking volumes are mixed, reports ATA

Logistics Management

The ATA’s advanced seasonally-adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index dropped 1.1% from February to March to 110 (2015=100), following a 0.8% (revised from a 2.6% decline) January to February decline.

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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House approves amendment to standardize rules on meal, rest breaks

Fleet Owner

The House of Representatives approved an amendment to the FAA reauthorization bill that would prevent states from creating a patchwork of meal and rest rules for interstate truck drivers.

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Anti-Static Forklift Tire

Material Handling and Logistics

Camso has introduced an anti-static forklift tire that addresses the safety issue of static electricity generated by non-marking tires.

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Kuehne + Nagel unveils digital platforms

DC Velocity

Swiss firm launches smartphone app, web-based control center, and social-network-based sea-freight booking application.

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