Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

There are many age-old challenges in trucking, warehousing, and freight management. And yes, the data is crucial because we have demonstrated definitively, that there’s “gold to be mined” in that data. Transportation and Logistics Heading to the Next Level AI is already helping to revolutionize transportation and logistics operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

It is definitely a bittersweet time of year. In a move to reduce the size of its sprawling delivery operation amid slowing sales growth, Amazon has abandoned dozens of existing and planned facilities around the US. There is good news and bad news for the trucking industry. Ocean shipping rates have plunged 60% this year.

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Morai Logistics

MARCH 14, 2019

Therefore, supply chains must think of ways to leverage digital tools to help. From autonomous trucking to machine learning, technology has provided endless opportunities for organizations to remain competitive. However, we often hear of these digital tools from a data and insight or a predictive analytic perspective.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2019

Given the confusion and questions surrounding the digitization of freight, I began our discussion by asking Brian for his definition. He says, “It’s just another tool in the tool box. Educate yourself and try things to see what works best for your operations.”. Defining the digitization of freight. The value proposition.

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AIMMS

APRIL 6, 2022

Her husband drilled wells for a living and they had a truck with a drill at the back, which was not practical for long distance travel. John was very kind to write back and said I should contact Willem-Jan van Hoeve [Carnegie Bosch Associate Professor of Operations Research from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon ].

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AIMMS

MARCH 4, 2022

Her husband drilled wells for a living and they had a truck with a drill at the back, which was not practical for long distance travel. John was very kind to write back and said I should contact Willem-Jan van Hoeve [Carnegie Bosch Associate Professor of Operations Research from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon ].

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Trinity Logistics

MAY 24, 2024

The Evolution of Cargo Theft and Fraud In the past, cargo theft was commonly known as the act of stealing from a truck or even unlawfully taking cargo from a storage facility. Usually this might occur when the truck driver was asleep or when the parked truck was left unattended in an unsecured lot. This further hurts the U.S.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 21, 2022

There are many causes, for example, container ships from Asia are now too large to traverse the Panama Canal (20 years ago they were not), so they offload on the West Coast of the United States and are compelled to truck all goods to the East Coast. The current war in Ukraine will further destabilize the global supply chain.

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Conger

MARCH 11, 2024

We will cover essential topics like: Understanding core concepts Choosing the right brakes Maintenance and troubleshooting common problems Enhancing operational safety Exploring advancements in braking technology Adhering to legal standards And much more! Think of them as the unsung heroes that keep operations safe and efficient.

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Conger

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Here’s a simple order picker definition: Order pickers are material handling equipment used to pick and transport items from shelving or pallet racking to help fill orders in warehouses and distribution centers. Within the formal forklift classification system, order pickers are Class II: Electric Motor Narrow Aisle Trucks.

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Turvo

AUGUST 10, 2021

Also known as a transportation management solution, this system provides visibility into day-to-day operations. And with over 90% of carriers in the market running more than 20 trucks in their fleets using a TMS to manage assets, understanding its latest value and top functions is critical for shippers, says FleetOwner.

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Conger

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Generally, refurbishment is a less comprehensive operation compared to reconditioning. It ensures that company operations run smoothly with minimal disruption. It allows operators to keep working even when facing delays in lead times, ensuring continuous operations. But the two terms are often used interchangeably.

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Conger

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Generally, refurbishment is a less comprehensive operation compared to reconditioning. It ensures that company operations run smoothly with minimal disruption. It allows operators to keep working even when facing delays in lead times, ensuring continuous operations. But the two terms are often used interchangeably.

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Conger

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Generally, refurbishment is a less comprehensive operation compared to reconditioning. It ensures that company operations run smoothly with minimal disruption. It allows operators to keep working even when facing delays in lead times, ensuring continuous operations. But the two terms are often used interchangeably.

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Now, That's Logistics

MARCH 12, 2018

Without Blockchain, the exporter, freight agents and/or logistics operators control the information; the customer is dependent on them. These technologies are therefore powerful tools that allow decisions to be made quickly and efficiently, identify failures, facilitate maintenance, and reduce risk throughout the shipping process.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2023

Five warehouse trucks nominated The jury sent a total of five manually operated warehouse trucks to the finals, three in the highlifter category and two in the lowlifters. The jury also gave the green light to the manoeuvrable pedestrian pallet truck EHX 16 from STILL. meters and load capacities of up to 1.25

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 26, 2019

The digitalization of the processes and automated production will help the industry to an efficient operation of the storage and transport centers, the chains seek the adoption of tools that allow them to optimize their operations and costs. Autonomous transport. Referring to both terrestrial and aerial vehicles (drones).

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Her husband drilled wells for a living and they had a truck with a drill at the back, which was not practical for long distance travel. John was very kind to write back and said I should contact Willem-Jan van Hoeve [Carnegie Bosch Associate Professor of Operations Research from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon ].

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

And seeing how they impact your shipping timelines and shipping costs, the topic of Shipping Zones definitely needs to be explored. UPS has its own tool for customers to download shipping zone charts. If you check out this USPS zone tool , you can get charts that show you what zip codes fall into what shipping zones.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 19, 2015

Are you ready to change the way your freight brokerage operates? There are other programs which are designed to train you in the basics of how to operate a more basic trucking-focused freight brokerage. Let's get started. JW Surety Bond's Free E-Book: How To Become A Freight Broker.

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FLS Transport

JANUARY 4, 2021

And that definitely applies to the freight market. DATs Load-to-Truck Ratio chart provides some context to available capacity over the year: Note: We went from wildly available capacity in week 15, to a capacity crunch reminiscent of ’17 – ’18. 6) Deployment of operating technology will continue to thrive.

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Penske Move Ahead

JUNE 20, 2019

Outside, trees snapped like twigs, and commercial trucks were tossed like toys. The Spartanburg location, tucked off I-85 Business, was teeming with customers for the facility’s rental and maintenance operations. And thankfully, I didn’t because the tool cabinet behind my desk fell over right where I was sitting,” Nixon said.

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Locus

DECEMBER 14, 2021

If there is a special acknowledgement, it should definitely go to the field agents who delivered turkeys and fresh food before that special day. When it comes to executing supply chain operations for fresh turkeys and fresh food, coordination of logistics schedules is critical. Just one more normal day! The turkey supply chain.

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Ship Monk

JULY 14, 2023

However, it’s definitely helpful to understand the highlights of each shipping carrier, so here we go! Their own trucks do the last mile delivery. Shipping is just as important to your brand’s day-to-day operation as it is to customer experience. DHL Express is probably your best bet when shipping internationally.

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Logistics Manager

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

This invention set into motion a way to transport goods faster and simpler from ships to trucks and trains. These relatively simple tools helped to bolster and create entire businesses and organizations around them, in turn helping to prop up the global logistics industry to the point where it’s at today. Dr. Patrick Verhoeven.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Each of these definitions applies to a manufacturer’s ability to produce a surplus of a product. Imagine if the typical definitions of productive were applied to manufacturing. Naturally, this implies a host of operations to form this connection, which leads to the use of machine-to-machine (M2M) connectivity.

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Logistics Manager

JULY 9, 2019

This invention set into motion a way to transport goods faster and simpler from ships to trucks and trains. These relatively simple tools helped to bolster and create entire businesses and organizations around them, in turn helping to prop up the global logistics industry to the point where it’s at today. Dr. Patrick Verhoeven.

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AIMMS

JULY 10, 2018

Her husband drilled wells for a living and they had a truck with a drill at the back, which was not practical for long distance travel. John was very kind to write back and said I should contact Willem-Jan van Hoeve [Carnegie Bosch Associate Professor of Operations Research from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon ].

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AIMMS

JULY 10, 2018

Her husband drilled wells for a living and they had a truck with a drill at the back, which was not practical for long distance travel. John was very kind to write back and said I should contact Willem-Jan van Hoeve [Carnegie Bosch Associate Professor of Operations Research from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon ].

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 10, 2019

The supply chain serves as the backbone of these companies and has a significant impact on the company’s business strategy which directly affects its operation and operational costs. The entire purpose behind an audit is to make sure things are where they should be and that everyone is playing by the same rules.

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Locus

AUGUST 22, 2024

The primary goal of dispatch planning is to enhance operational efficiency, lower delivery costs, and ensure timely deliveries. By effectively managing resources like vehicles, drivers, and routes, dispatch planning helps businesses meet customer expectations while reducing delivery delays and operational challenges.

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Women in Trucking

JANUARY 27, 2020

By Fran Bernard If you have always dreamed of owning your own truck, there are a few questions you have to ask. Trucks are not cheap. Since most people don’t have that kind of cash lying around, you may ask yourself, how should I buy my truck? You might be able to lease a truck with little or no money down.

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Automotive Logistics

MAY 30, 2018

For Paulo Monteiro, inbound logistics manager at VW of America (VWoA), the supply chain visibility question was especially pertinent: a strike at the US-Mexico border during the week of the conference led to a ten-mile truck jam and a supply dilemma for VW’s inbound parts, which kept him away from the first day of discussions in Atlanta.

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Bringg

DECEMBER 27, 2017

As Andrew Marder points out, the definition of transparency is expanding , with customers increasingly aware of factors such as worker rights issues, environmental impact, and even political affiliations. During 2017 the attention shifted towards self-driving cars and trucks. Sharing Economy.

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Conger

MARCH 28, 2024

Introduction to Fleet Management Fleet Management Definition Businesses across all sectors depend on commercial vehicles to transport people and products daily from cross-country delivery services to your neighborhood gas and oil provider. By eliminating manual processes, businesses can achieve greater operational efficiency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

The company will attain this goal by having operations that are significantly less carbon intensive and by producing products that are significantly better for the environment. However, their carbon reduction goals for their value chain operations for 2030 will not be changed. Are Saint- Gobain’s Goals Significant? and Data Science.

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Locus

MARCH 4, 2024

In the fast-paced world of supply chain management, Transportation Management Systems (TMS) have become an indispensable tool for retailers seeking to optimize their transportation operations. Slot Based Delivery: Legacy TMS can’t provide time-definite delivery options that gel well with the existing capacity and their routes.

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