Carter Logistics
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Blog Topics. The Shared Milkrun Mexico & Border Logistics. How Mexico Supply Chain is Affected by U.S. Driver Shortage. Imagine a consumer trying to order a product from a business in the United States or Mexico. Instead of next-day shipping, they have to wait a week or two to get their products. This type of situation is slowly becoming a reality for companies due to driver shortage.
Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Two years ago, customers wanted quality packaging and fast delivery, but now a "brand’s opportunity to reach, retain and extend customers’ lifetime value lies in giving them what they want, how and when they want it.
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Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
While shippers face the difficult market conditions of tight capacity and increased consumer demands, they are also being challenged to find transportation cost savings and improve customer satisfaction. As shippers compete for capacity, many are asking what they could be doing to secure the best truckload performance and rates. Why do some shippers receive better service, and which best practices can others learn from them?
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
When was the last time you got lost? If you’re like most of us, you probably can’t remember, because systems like Siri do most of our navigational decision-making for us. Today, many fulfillment centers use their own version of Siri to navigate the complexities of their order processing, and in this week’s blog we’d like to introduce you to ours.
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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.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Helping your drivers understand the root causes of distracted driving, encouraging best practices, and using technology to implement training and reinforce corrective actions can significantly decrease the likelihood of accidents occurring on our nation's roads.
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Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
It’s funny how some trends seem to go “full circle.” In 1999, everybody thought they could pick the next big thing. Then after the dot.com bubble burst, it seemed like everybody distanced themselves from their “visionary” pasts. I recall a brief discussion I had around 2002 with a self-described “internet guy.” He commented about the online grocery company Webvan’s business model with the statement “I don’t know what they were thinking – I mean, if you double-bag […].
DC Velocity
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Logistics industry is only at level two out of ten in digitalization process, as customers demand change, Project44 panel says.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Are truck drivers special? The evidence says yes. Fleet management systems provider Verizon Connect found that almost nine out of 10 fleets—86%—say their drivers go above and beyond in their role.
Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 9, 2018
Challenges include budget constraints, company leadership not aware of risk, insufficient or ineffective training, and lack of technology.
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
Morai Logistics
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
To compete in today’s digital marketplace, supply chains must build a framework that prioritizes visibility, supplier diversity, technology and the customer experience. Survey results from ‘623 supply chain professionals across 17 countries’, concluded that one of the top industry challenges was ‘facing global competition’. Over the last two decades, the competitive landscape of supply chain and logistics has changed considerably.
DC Velocity
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
GE and IBM advise launching internal pilots of emerging technologies, Project44 speakers say.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
The trucking industry continues to struggle with electronic logging device (ELD) adoption nearly a half year after hard enforcement began. But it's not just because of drivers.
Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Seegrid has launched a vision guided vehicle, a data analytics and reporting offering, and enhanced functionality of its Seegrid Supervisor fleet management software.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Now, That's Logistics
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Three Key Trends in IoT, Robotics, and Wearables. Additional languages available. In the race to exceed customer expectations and capitalize on competitive differentiators, warehouses and distribution centers (DCs) are serving as strategic assets instead of just “places to store stuff.” By optimizing workflows and order picking/packing accuracy; improving inventory management; and better utilizing human labor, technology is literally reshaping the logistics industry.
DC Velocity
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Integration of 2017 acquisition forms PowerFleet division, to be located in new Florida facility.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Apps such as WEX Connect can help stop fuel price-gouging, keep fleets safer and direct emergency responders to where they need to be after the storm.
Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
With Hurricane Florence approaching the U.S. East Coast, employers should have an Emergency Action Plan, and if they have one, they should follow it.
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AIMMS
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
An interview with Daniël van Gool at Peapod. It’s an exciting era for retail as companies continue to focus on creating and providing a great experience for their customers, while driving innovation and market share. There’s no doubt that the role of data, technology and analytics in retailer decision-making is growing, and that this trend will further heat up over the next few years.
DC Velocity
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
`Transformation' program to focus mostly on U.S.; company seeks more delivery consolidations to increase operating leverage.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
Kenworth Mid Atlantic – Baltimore recently became the newest addition to Kenworth’s dealer network of more than 400 locations in the United States and Canada with its recent opening through a partnership between Tri-State Kenworth and Chesapeake Truc
Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
The Pledge targets transit buses, shuttle buses, package and delivery trucks, urban “box” trucks, yard tractors, port handling equipment and regional Class 7/8 drayage trucks.
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
AIMMS
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
An interview with Daniël van Gool at Peapod. It’s an exciting era for retail as companies continue to focus on creating and providing a great experience for their customers, while driving innovation and market share. There’s no doubt that the role of data, technology and analytics in retail decision-making is growing, and that this trend will further heat up over the next few years.
DC Velocity
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Business journalist Victoria Kickham joins DC Velocity , Ames named senior news editor, Solomon leaves AGiLE.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Volvo Trucks has unveiled an all-electric, fully autonomous tractor of sorts designed for specific applications to help address freight and driver challenges.
Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
The group has activated a hurricane micro-site that will allow organizations to monitor each storm’s path, view recent alerts and get updates on transportation and supply chain conditions in impacted areas. As Hurricane Florence nears the U.S. East Coast and several named storms threaten other U.S. states and interests, the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) is mobilizing for action – and encouraging industry businesses to do the same.
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Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Every acquisition has its growing pains, right? Well, Amazon is seeing that now with its acquisition of Whole Foods as a group of Whole Foods employees are seeking to establish a union for the company’s 85,000+ workers. The group recently wrote a letter to Whole Foods employees citing that they are concerned about the “direction of Whole Foods in an Amazon era.
DC Velocity
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Vision guided tow tractor designed to interface with data analytics platform and fleet management software.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
HOUSTON. Quietly, Kenworth Truck Co. let attendees of Trimble's in.sight conference discover it on the T680 tractor here at the show.
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