Cyzerg

APRIL 17, 2018

Amazon may be the king of warehouse automation with 45,000 Amazon (Kiva earlier) Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) in its warehouse army , but it is not the only one using autonomous vehicles in warehouse management. Today, apart from large scale warehouses, even mid-sized businesses are moving gradually towards driverless vehicles. This blog post explores what driveless vehicles orAGVs mean for you as a warehouse/distribution center manager/owner, what their status in the industry is, and if the

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DC Velocity

APRIL 18, 2018

If anyone understands how to safely operate lift trucks, it's the companies that design and manufacture the equipment. A look at how they train their own employees reveals best practices any forklift fleet can adopt.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

APRIL 17, 2018

In our most recent blog, we addressed the importance of keeping it simple when establishing fulfillment KPIs. This week we’d like to share another secret that’s just as important: Keeping it real.

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Fleet Owner

APRIL 20, 2018

More of a problem than the 14-hour overall time frame to drive and 10 hours of off-duty time specified for commercial truck drivers in the federal Hours of Service (HOS) rules is the continuous, unstoppable structure of that time, truck drivers have told Fleet Owner.

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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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Carter Logistics

APRIL 16, 2018

The Benefits of Integrated Supply Chain Management. Having an integrated supply chain sounds impressive, but what does it actually mean and how does it differ from a non-integrated supply chain? A non-integrated supply chain department is disconnected and functions in silos. An example of this would be a company that uses their own Dedicated Milk-Run route, LTL shipments, and the occasional Truckload Shipment.

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Material Handling and Logistics

APRIL 19, 2018

The crossings underscore how the LNG trade has surged worldwide as new export facilities from the U.S. to Australia rumble to life and buyers in Asia boost their demand for the fuel.

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Fleet Owner

APRIL 19, 2018

If you want to know about maintenance, ask a tow truck fleet — they’re the guys who need to get out reliably to clear away and recover others that have broken down.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

APRIL 20, 2018

Here’s a great idea: why don’t we simply buy a 3PL? It is a lot easier than developing all that wretched software ourselves!

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DC Velocity

APRIL 20, 2018

It's a land grab for capacity in an ultra-tight market, and all ideas are on the table.

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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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Material Handling and Logistics

APRIL 16, 2018

Eight of 13 major retail categories showed increases. Sales at health and personal-care stores rose 1.4%, the most in two years. Auto sales rose 2%, the most since September. Signaling that consumer demand regained steam on the back of tax cuts and refunds, U.S. retail sales rose by more than expected in March in the first gain in three months. Receipts advanced 0.6% following a 0.1% drop in the previous month, according to Commerce Department figures released on April 15.

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Fleet Owner

APRIL 19, 2018

“We think it’s irresponsible to put young drivers behind the wheel of a truck in order to avoid addressing the real problems of high turnover.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2018

Earth Day, observed each year on April 22, serves as a celebration of the birth of the modern environmental movement. Started in 1970, Earth Day was sparked by the country’s burgeoning understanding of how contemporary industrial practices were negatively impacting the environment. The celebration was designed to bring awareness to many of the dangers affecting the environment — air pollution, water contamination, habitat destruction, and so on — and to encourage people to take action in protect

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DC Velocity

APRIL 17, 2018

Large firms should encourage smaller partners to adopt AI, MIT conference speakers say.

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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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Material Handling and Logistics

APRIL 19, 2018

Toyota Forklifts has introduced a new marina truck option for select models of its THD pneumatic forklifts that helps lift boats out of the water or transfer them from one location to another.

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Fleet Owner

APRIL 17, 2018

If you don’t already have a written manual covering safe driving practices, now is the time to develop one. It should include things like your policy on cellphone use, speeding, seat belt use, following distances, etc.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 17, 2018

Last fall after attending the CSCMP conference in Atlanta, I shared my observation that digital transformation is now a central theme in the industry. Many of you have had the same observation. This isn’t breaking news, but it is new for the industry. Again and again, digitization and data were at the heart of panel and networking conversations. Even headline speakers were professing “data got sexy” and data is now a core strategy for companies looking to succeed.

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DC Velocity

APRIL 19, 2018

Auburn study finds retailers face challenges in disruptive technology, efficient urban fulfillment, sustainability, and the role of LSPs.

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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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Material Handling and Logistics

APRIL 18, 2018

The company would use a blockchain ledger system to keep track of global shipments, which could cut shipping costs by 20%.

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Fleet Owner

APRIL 20, 2018

Employers have opportunities to reduce the number of accidents among their mobile employees dramatically by expanding their driver risk management approach beyond basic Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) checks

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 18, 2018

Last week’s MODEX show in Atlanta contained many more exhibits than I could possibly have viewed in the short time that I attended. But I did view many of the exhibits and experienced the overall vibe of the show. “Technology adoption and acceleration” is the closest I can come to a common thread that captures the overall messaging and vibe of the show.

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DC Velocity

APRIL 17, 2018

Former leader Don Hicks continues as the chairman of the board and co-founder Toby Brzoznowski stays as CSO, firm says.

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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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Material Handling and Logistics

APRIL 20, 2018

When using completely automated project implementation practices, organizations experience a 10%-15% reduction in overall staffing requirements.

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Fleet Owner

APRIL 19, 2018

Since the introduction of electric vehicle (EV) technology, by far the largest focus has been on the ability of these vehicles to have the power and range of their conventionally fueled cousins.

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Transportation 85

Logistics Management

APRIL 17, 2018

The report, entitled “Artificial Intelligence in Logistics: A collaborative report by DHL and IBM on implications and use cases for the logistics industry,” examines different ways in which AI can be used for augmenting logistics operations, especially now at a time when leveraging AI is more accessible and affordable than it has been in the past.

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DC Velocity

APRIL 18, 2018

Joining Blockchain in Transport Alliance could help 3PL improve communication among customers, suppliers, carriers, financial institutions, and consumers, NFI says.

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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.

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Material Handling and Logistics

APRIL 18, 2018

From robotic powered floor scrubbers to cloud-based remote support, here are 10 products from MODEX 2018 that will make you think we've traveled to the future.

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Fleet Owner

APRIL 18, 2018

Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) releases its 2018 Visibility Report, which draws from more than 20 sources, including five of the nation’s largest 3PLs, mid-sized brokers, and the logistics units of several top motor carriers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 17, 2018

The trade industry certainly loves buzzwords, and ‘control tower’ gets serious air time in our industry. But, what really is a control tower and how does it relate to your supply chain operations? When we think of control tower capabilities, we envision an airport control tower or a scenario like NASA mission control. Folks buzzing around with big screens showing various views of activity, blips moving across space and lots of communication going on.

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