Carter Logistics

JUNE 12, 2019

Blog Topics. The Shared Milkrun Mexico & Border Logistics. Importance of Weather Insights in Supply Chain Management. According to a report* by UCL Hazard Research Center, there were 16 weather-related events in 2017 in the United States alone that cost one billion dollars each. As your company has most likely experienced, the weather is a huge influencer in a supply chain’s strategy, performance, and bottom line.

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Truck News

JUNE 12, 2019

Demonizing the trucking company is a standard tactic of billboard advertisers who sue our industry. They seek to arouse the passion and prejudice against what they paint as the “big, bad trucking company.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 9, 2019

[00:20] Opening / Introduction. [00:51] Tell us about yourself and what you do in Panama. I was born and raised in Panama and manage a 3PL. My main role is to promote the hub that Panama offers to the world. [02:19] What was your first job in logistics? A relative of mine had a parcel company that got a contract with a multinational. He learned that he needed to serve a different area than he was in, so he called all his friends and family to help him launch.

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The Lean Thinker

JUNE 12, 2019

The common frustration in the weeks following a classic 5 day “kaizen event” (which go by many names) is that the follow-on actions are not completed, and the changes that were made erode quickly. Recently I have asked myself why it works so well during the actual workshop, and then fades so quickly afterwards. Mike Rother has a great graphic that starts this conversation: The question I am exploring today (and bringing you along as I reflect on it) is “Why do the ‘lean t

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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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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JUNE 11, 2019

Online sales are growing 15% a year. Unfortunately, eCommerce fulfillment costs are growing even faster at 18.8%, according to a recent study issued by Armstrong & Associates. We’re logisticians here, not accountants, but we’re pretty sure that when expenses grow faster than revenue, that’s a bad thing. The only answer is to attack the expense line.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JUNE 13, 2019

With larger ocean carrier container vessels, global growth in the container market and an effort to reduce truck traffic on the highway system, ports and regions are working together to provide container-on-barge and a proposed container-on-vessel service.

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The Lean Thinker

JUNE 13, 2019

This search question landed someone on my site yesterday, and I thought it would be a good one to try to answer specifically: why is lean manufacturing preferred to implement target condition as compared to target? In other words, what is the difference between a “target” and a “target condition?” Where this gets sticky is that there isn’t any canonical definition of either term.

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Kuebix

JUNE 12, 2019

Since humans began making and distributing products to one another, the structure of the supply chain has remained predominantly untouched. Raw materials flow in, are changed into a product and are then distributed and used until finally they are thrown away. This linear chain has been sufficient to keep economies churning, but a new, more […].

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Fleet Owner

JUNE 12, 2019

While some fleets are achieving more miles per gallon these days, the average MPG for studied fleets was at 7.28, which is better than the national fleet average of 5.91 MPG.

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Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 10, 2019

The term supply chain control tower is being used more frequently. Some think it is being overused. What is a supply chain control tower? From my perspective it must be a holistic supply chain solution. What does that mean? For me, it means the following ten things. The post What is a Supply Chain Control Tower? appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JUNE 14, 2019

There were more than 415,000 large truck accidents in 2017 that killed 4,761 people, including more than 600 truck drivers.

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Overdrive Online

JUNE 11, 2019

FMCSA updates the ELD FAQ on its website with an official-unofficial alternative to paper logs as a backup for a malfunctioning ELD. And: with the AOBRD-to-ELD transition deadline coming in December, If you're still running the previous generation of device, what's your reasoning?

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Fleet Owner

JUNE 12, 2019

Two hours into a House subcommittee hearing on trucking, Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR) read off a list of issues a panel of industry officials, labor representatives, advocacy groups and law enforcement could not agree on.

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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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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2019

The logistics industry is under continuous transformation. From the past couple of years, we are constantly experiencing development in the industry, all thanks to the introduction of logistics trends to watch that we’ve read about ad nauseum such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and advanced robotics. On the other hand, there has been a.read More.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JUNE 9, 2019

National Forklift Safety Day 2019 focuses on how companies can create a culture of safety.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 12, 2019

The 2018 growth of the global warehouse automation market was a full 2 percent greater than my prior year’s forecast had projected. There weren’t any “big bang” acquisitions (like KION’s acquisition of Dematic in 2016), but there were a number of transactions that expanded the acquirer’s solution set or geographic presence. The post Status Update: Warehouse Automation Market appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Fleet Owner

JUNE 11, 2019

Disruptive technology allows carriers, shippers, and 3PLs to find the way and the will to meet today’s multiple, compounding challenges.

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Overdrive Online

JUNE 14, 2019

58-year-old Joe Jolly, following removal of a small spot of an aggressive type of skin cancer from his upper lip, offers a word of caution for younger drivers. Anything you can do to protect yourself from damaging ultraviolet radiation while trucking over the road today will pay dividends in later years. 58-year-old Joe Jolly, following removal of a small spot of an aggressive type of skin cancer from his upper lip, offers a word of caution for younger drivers.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2019

The global supply chain has become extremely complex. Proctor and Gamble has more than 75,000 suppliers, while Walmart counts more than 100,000. With so many suppliers in the mix, companies are finding it extremely challenging to keep tabs on their shipping containers.

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NGT News

JUNE 12, 2019

Several U.S. senators have reintroduced a bill requiring that excise taxes on liquefied natural gas (LNG) for marine transportation on inland waterways be levied at a rate consistent with energy output relative to diesel and gasoline. U.S. Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., and Todd Young, R-Ind., proposed the bipartisan Waterway LNG Parity Act […].

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Fleet Owner

JUNE 13, 2019

From oil changes to grease programs, your owner’s manual holds the key to maximizing your equipment’s performance. Here are three reasons you should read your owner’s manual today.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 14, 2019

Digital transformation is inevitable, and digital transformation within the supply chain has the potential to streamline operations, reduce costs, and offer a better work environment for employees. The result is improved customer service, but the real implications of supply chain analytics go much further. The proper use of supply chain analytics is crucial to digital.read More.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2019

Managers and workers are embracing digital technologies as the fourth industrial revolution reshapes the global economy.

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Logistics Management

JUNE 13, 2019

The freight railroad sector is replete with many moving parts, including hauling various types of freight commodities and intermodal goods, as well as what is viewed as a very active regulatory environment. And there are other things, too, including technology, policy, the sector's role in the over all economy, among other things.

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Fleet Owner

JUNE 13, 2019

More shippers and carriers are choosing to work through third-party logistics service providers (3PLs) to manage business in this new, highly automated online, freight-matching, load-tracking marketplace.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

JUNE 13, 2019

The best way to survive upheaval is to take part in it – an effort of self-preservation that at least creates an opportunity for a soft landing for its participants.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 14, 2019

So close, yet so far away. I actually can’t believe that I am not writing an intro to the news round-up about Boston sports and our monopoly on titles. Unfortunately, after a valiant run, and a decisive game 6 victory to force a game 7, the Bruins were unable to bring the Stanley Cup home. Of course, I just assumed Boston would win, as it is what our sports teams do these days.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 12, 2019

The benefits of an over-the-road TMS are significant. The average shipper faces an approximate 6.4 million possible combinations for simply sending 1000 shipments. Augment this capability over parcel shipping, and the results are staggering. Furthermore, significant challenges exist in managing over-the-road freight, including the need to manage multi-driver relationships, consider cloud-computing capabilities, leverage data analytics,read More.

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