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The 4 Big Manufacturing Technology Trends to Rule the Land in 2016

GlobalTranz

In this first post of a two-part series, we will expand beyond our 6 general manufacturing trends we predicted would shape 2016 to now laser focus on the manufacturing technology trends that will impact manufacturers in 2016. 4 Core Manufacturing Technology Trends for 2016. Increasing Use of 3D Printing.

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Brokers Have Until Feb 6th to Contact the FMCSA & Influence Proposed Carrier Liability Insurance Increase

GlobalTranz

The FMCSA is aiming to increase minimum carrier liability insurance levels in 2016, and is asking for input from both carriers and brokers. But, of course, inflation isn’t the only thing that’s changed since 1986. Changes here could have a major impact on the market. But this was set all the way back in 1986 and would be around $1.62

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Show Me the Money: MH&L’s 2018 Salary Survey

Material Handling and Logistics

The demographic makeup of the survey respondents didn’t change dramatically from last year to this year, so the obvious explanation—though certainly not a definitive explanation—is that we heard from more lower-salaried people this year than we have in the past. Another frequently-asked question is: Where are the highest-paying jobs located?

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The Industrial Internet of Things, Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics: Where Are We & Where Are We Going?

GlobalTranz

The definition of the IoT sums it up; it is “a network of dedicated physical objects that contain embedded technology to sense or interact with their internal state or external environment.”. 2016 - $7 billion. Of course, these possibilities are not without potential problems. Where Do We Stand Today?

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New Year’s Resolutions for 2018: What’s Your Personal Challenge?

Talking Logistics

And if you didn’t stop doing these four things in 2017, you should definitely stop doing them this year: Supply Chain and Logistics Resolutions for 2017: 4 Things to STOP Doing This Year. Check out our 2017 LL4T1DCure Team Page and 2016 LL4T1DCure Team Page for a recap of the rides and photos.). What’s the experience like?

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This Week in Logistics News (October 1 – 7)

Logistics Viewpoints

Walmart has entered a definitive agreement to purchase micro-fulfillment center (MFC) developer Alert Innovation. Walmart began working with Alert in 2016 and launched a test of the autonomous cart-based system in a 20,000-square-foot warehouse connected to a supercenter in Salem, New Hampshire, in 2019.

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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. The definition above is not from any textbook, but is one that I am sure you will agree, describes a state of affairs that any corporate leader or business owner would be happy to attain. . If you want business success (and who doesn’t?),