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Autonomous Boats Can Target and Latch Onto Each Other
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 7, 2019
Fleet of “roboats” could collect garbage or self-assemble into floating structures in Amsterdam’s many canals.
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3PLs and Where Their Future Success Lies
Morai Logistics
JUNE 5, 2019
3PLs have become a dominant force in handling the logistics and supply chain networks of large companies around the world, but where are 3PLs headed next? According to Allied Market Research the 3PL market was valued at $869 billion in 2017. Furthermore, it will come close to doubling that by 2025. In roughly a 40-year span it has gone from being a insignificant industry in the 1970’s to becoming a ubiquitous presence vis-a-vie the supply chain process.
How to Select a 3PL with Joe Lynch and Adam Robinson
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 7, 2019
. Understand the 3PL Business Models – Asset based, Non-asset based, Asset light. Asset based 3PLs own physical assets like trucks, planes, warehouses, etc. Pros: Since they own their assets, these 3PLs are able to use their own equipment to service customers. Truck availability is not a problem. Cons: Asset based companies typically have a limited service area compared to non-asset based companies that broker shipments through partner carriers.
Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry
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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.
Checking for vitals: Inside the Quest Diagnostics, LabCorp supply chain breach
Supply Chain and Logistics
JUNE 6, 2019
Apparently, healthcare is among the worst industries in terms of breaches of data security. And this is despite the dramatic increase of attention the HIPAA law has focused on their behavior with data.
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Potential Supply Chain Impacts of 2019 Hurricane Season
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 5, 2019
Despite the difficulty of predicting exactly when and where storms will hit, businesses can take short- and long-term precautionary measures to mitigate the impact.
NACV Show 2019 expands with on-floor education sessions
Fleet Owner
JUNE 4, 2019
The North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) Show, billed as the premier biennial B2B trucking industry event focusing on the needs of fleet owners, managers and decision makers, recently announced this year’s event will feature three new Solutions T
The danger of a $2 trillion infrastructure promise
Supply Chain and Logistics
JUNE 1, 2019
Shalini Vajjhala has written a good article about the issues with current ways of thinking about infrastructure planning and the money spent. She points out the game-theoretic nature of decision making the way things work now.
How Shipping Containers are Helping the Homeless
Kuebix
JUNE 6, 2019
When most people think of shipping containers, they think of exactly what’s in the name: shipping. Formally known as an integral part of virtually any product moving across a supply chain, shipping containers keep products safe from external forces like weather and theft. However, recent advancements have been made to use shipping containers to solve […].
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
Intelligence…Sometimes Artificial
AIMMS
JUNE 5, 2019
When it comes to intelligence in decision making, it’s our differences in experiences and attitudes that make our businesses evolve in a diverse manner. There are often many ways to solve a problem. The path we take can be an expression of our human creativity. This ingenuity is precisely why Artificial Intelligence alone is unlikely to help us break out and take supply chain decision making to the next level.
FMCSA seeks applications for under-21 driver program
Fleet Owner
JUNE 6, 2019
The federal pilot program will allow a limited number of individuals between the ages of 18 and 20 to operate large trucks in interstate commerce — provided they possess the military equivalent of a CDL
Got labor? How supply chain companies are recruiting talent during a labor crunch
Logistics Management
JUNE 6, 2019
How are companies faring in the race to recruit and train high-level supply chain talent in a market with a national unemployment rate at a 50-year low?
Track and Trace Solutions for Your Supply Chain
Carter Logistics
JUNE 5, 2019
Blog Topics. The Shared Milkrun Mexico & Border Logistics. Track and Trace Solutions for Your Supply Chain. One of the keys to success, in any business, is having satisfied customers that turn into repeat customers. One way to ensure customer satisfaction in a supply chain, is to provide complete visibility and transparency throughout the process.
Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability
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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.
Robotic Process Automation Can Be Used to Automate Supply Chain Solutions
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 3, 2019
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is software that is used to automate high volume, repeatable tasks. RPA can be used to improve legacy supply chain software. Ryder is using it to reduce the work required to produce quality transportation plans. The post Robotic Process Automation Can Be Used to Automate Supply Chain Solutions appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Some tools to help fix the technician shortage
Fleet Owner
JUNE 3, 2019
Industry needs to focus on parents and influences of “peripheral” students — those kids 13-18 years old who are drawn to hands-on, do-it-yourself, mechanically minded activities.
Automation is Enabling Elastic Logistics
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 3, 2019
To serve the ever-changing eCommerce market, GreyOrange is helping to build automated flexible warehouses.
Warehouse Execution Systems (WES) Evolves Beyond “inside the four walls”
Logistics Management
JUNE 6, 2019
Warehouse execution system (WES) software is becoming more important to automated warehouses that need to manage machines, people and inventory resources against a high-velocity stream of orders and tight delivery commitments. WES can be more than a one-function solution for orchestrating zones “inside the four walls,” and can instead operate as a complex hybrid that paces work to logistics events.
How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces
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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.
The Right Technology for Inventory Management
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 6, 2019
Managing inventory in 2019 has become an even more complex challenge according to our industry peers and PINC customers. In my previous article titled “The High Cost of The One Percent Inventory Accuracy in Your Supply Chain“, I explored significant challenges, costs associated to inventory management, and what one percent of inventory accuracy represents to your operation.
Are AOBRD devices still compliant?
Fleet Owner
JUNE 3, 2019
Brent McInnis, ELD engineer, discusses if AOBRD devices are still compliant now that the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate has gone into effect? In this article, we outline the basics on AOBRDs.
Safety Precautions for Reducing Forklift Accidents
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 6, 2019
Forklift safety needs to be a top priority for the material handling industry.
The State of Technology in Food Supply Chains 2019: Produce
Shipchain
JUNE 6, 2019
full-webinar-technology-in-food-supply-chain. Please enjoy this informative webinar on technology and it’s role in food supply chains. We will explore current issues and opportunities in the industry and how technology can be utilized to enhance current supply chain operations. Our esteemed panel is comprised of Lisa Curtis, Founder and CEO of Kuli Kuli; Chris Kupillas, Regional VP of BlueGrace Logistics; James Osborn, Manager of Logistics and Process Improvement of Hanover Foods; John Mon
Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve
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
BlueGrace Logistics donates $65k to Humane Society of Tampa Bay
Blue Grace Logistics
JUNE 5, 2019
BlueGrace Logistics announced Monday morning that, in addition to the $5,000 raised in their annual “Cats vs Dogs” food drive this spring, they will make a donation of $60,000 to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. The $65,000 donation will not only help to feed the thousands of animals held in the shelter each year but will also get HSTB closer to their $11 million goal to cover the costs of their new shelter.
Cummins, Isuzu in power-source partnership agreement
Fleet Owner
JUNE 3, 2019
Cummins Inc. and Isuzu Motors Limited have taken another step forward in their partnership by entering into the Isuzu Cummins Powertrain Partnership agreement.
NLRB Counsel Holds Uber Drivers Are Independent Contractors
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 3, 2019
Although seen as a big win, the company still faces multiple challenges at the state and municipal level.
Time and cost, redux: Where the owner-op is the smartest guy — in a roomful of carrier execs
Overdrive Online
JUNE 4, 2019
So, what is your time worth? Turns out, it's likely a lot more owner-operators have a clear sense of that that fleet execs when it comes to the trucking business.
How Intent Data Helps Marketers Convert A-List Accounts
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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.
2019 Top 50 Third Party Logistics (3PL) providers: “Amazonization” driving change across the board
Logistics Management
JUNE 5, 2019
The inexorable advance of Amazon is creating new challenges for logistics managers who must meet heightened shipper expectations while navigating today’s complex 3PL marketplace.
Trying and failing will get us there faster
Fleet Owner
JUNE 5, 2019
This is not simply about hybrids vs. battery electric trucks, but it is about different ideas on where to locate the batteries, different means to getting power to the rear axle and even different ideas about the size of the batteries needed to power a medium- or heavy-duty truck.
Transportation Workforce At Risk for Serious Health Concerns
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 7, 2019
A new paper finds an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes for transportation workers:
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