April, 2018

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So you think you can operate a crane?

DC Velocity

Hiab invites crane operators to compete in the World Crane Championship.

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Bigger ships, bigger ports an opening for 3PLs

Supply Chain and Logistics

This story indicates that 3PLs will provide the supply chain wisdom the ocean carriers and port operators refuse to take on. Look for more and more profitable intermediaries, rather than fewer, in ocean supply chains.

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Autonomous Vehicles in Warehouse Management – Is It Time Yet?

Cyzerg

Amazon may be the king of warehouse automation with 45,000 Amazon (Kiva earlier) Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) in its warehouse army , but it is not the only one using autonomous vehicles in warehouse management. Today, apart from large scale warehouses, even mid-sized businesses are moving gradually towards driverless vehicles. This blog post explores what driveless vehicles orAGVs mean for you as a warehouse/distribution center manager/owner, what their status in the industry is, and if the

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Will the Freight Industry Move to a Discounted Pricing Model Like the Stock Brokerage Industry?

The Logistics of Logistics

Will freight brokerage pricing evolve toward a discounted, transparent fee model like stock brokerage pricing? To answer that question, let’s examine some of the similarities between the two industries. The Evolution from Full-Service to Discount Stock Brokers. Back in the 70’s and 80’s full-service stock brokerages dominated the industry. The industry leaders, like Merrill Lynch, E.F Hutton, etc. were household names and even though most people didn’t invest through stock brokers, we all knew w

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Drivers and fleets respond: The common refrain in HOS complaints

Fleet Owner

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Hours of Service (HOS) regulations are flawed, say many truck drivers, dispatchers and fleet managers, because the rules don't allow the flexibility that trucking in its many forms requires.

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Picking technologies: When inaccuracy leads to lost customers

DC Velocity

The true cost of a mispick is measured in service levels—and by a dwindling customer base when consumer and B2B buyers turn to sources that get orders right.

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Just Like Clockwork:  Straight Talk About Subscription Fulfillment Challenges

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Hear that boom? That’s the sound of the business-to-consumer subscription industry.

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Ready for Mobility Solutions & Wearable Warehouse Technology?

Cyzerg

Mobility solutions and wearable warehouse technology are not new trends, but the new level of sophistication that they now offer is helping warehouses re-invent their operations and achieve new levels of efficiency and productivity. As a result, an increasing number of warehouses are adopting these solutions as they progress towards warehouse digitalization.

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Uberization of Logistics Has Arrived

The Logistics of Logistics

For an industry that is forever on the move, the world of logistics is in a perennial state of change, facing numerous challenges and vague demands. Staying ahead in this dynamic landscape can be quite a roller coaster. Adding to this dynamic is the arrival of ‘Uberization’ that is knocking on the doors of logistics, mounting “faster that fast” delivery expectations and reaching a fruition point of determining who would be the survivors.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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Enforcing the ELD mandate

Fleet Owner

Law enforcement faces its own challenges as trucking transitions to the electronic age.

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Artificial Intelligence to Thrive in Logistics

Material Handling and Logistics

AI in logistics will include intelligent logistics, predictive operations, back-office automation and new customer experience models.

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Spear, ATA president, tears into OOIDA over its agenda, tactics

DC Velocity

Spear said he and family have received death threats, warnings of ATA headquarters being bombed.

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The Real Truth About Fulfillment Center KPIs

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

In our most recent blog, we addressed the importance of keeping it simple when establishing fulfillment KPIs. This week we’d like to share another secret that’s just as important: Keeping it real.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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Ready for Mobility Solutions & Wearable Warehouse Technology?

Cyzerg

Mobility solutions and wearable warehouse technology are not new trends, but the new level of sophistication that they now offer is helping warehouses re-invent their operations and achieve new levels of efficiency and productivity. As a result, an increasing number of warehouses are adopting these solutions as they progress towards warehouse digitalization.

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The Benefits of Integrated Supply Chain Management

Carter Logistics

The Benefits of Integrated Supply Chain Management. Having an integrated supply chain sounds impressive, but what does it actually mean and how does it differ from a non-integrated supply chain? A non-integrated supply chain department is disconnected and functions in silos. An example of this would be a company that uses their own Dedicated Milk-Run route, LTL shipments, and the occasional Truckload Shipment.

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Holding shippers accountable in the ELD era

Fleet Owner

Commercial truck carriers and drivers have been bound by the constraints of the hours of service (HOS) rules for quite some time now. It’s not exactly breaking news that these rules have been a challenge for all key players in the industry.

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Employers Can Stop Workplace Bullying When They Know How

Material Handling and Logistics

The recent focus on sexual harassment renews interest in tackling this related behavior.

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How to Prepare for Proposed New Tariffs in 2025

The global trade landscape is shifting. If President Trump’s proposed tariffs come into effect, they will impact your logistics in significant ways. Our free guide provides essential insights for consumer brands and manufacturers. It is crucial to understand what these challenges mean for your logistics operations, and more importantly, how to prepare.

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Toyota Forklifts introduces new heavy-duty trucks

DC Velocity

New adjustable wheelbase forklifts can lift 15,000 to 80,000 pounds, adds safety and confidence when handling large, bulky, and oddly shaped loads like machinery, the company says.

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When Choosing 3PL Warehouse KPIs, More Isn’t Always Better

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

If your company used just a few KPIs to measure your 3PL warehouse performance, which would you choose – and why? It’s a hugely important question, because when it comes to setting these criteria, many companies are guilty of metrics overkill.

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UPS posts solid first quarter 2018 gains

Logistics Management

Quarterly revenue was up 10% at $17.1 billion, while earnings per share at $1.55 matched Wall Street estimates while posting a 17% annual gain. Net income rose 15% to $1.3 billion.

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Carrier reliability reaches new nadir in Q1

Supply Chain and Logistics

Ocean carriers need to worry big time. If they cannot fix the reliability problem they will soon be pre-empted by those who do.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Drivers: The eyes and ears of highway safety

Fleet Owner

Drivers can help keep highways safe for everyone.

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Best Forklifts of 2018 Awards

Material Handling and Logistics

Revealed at last: The winners of the industry's annual awards honoring innovative and technical merit in forklift and warehouse technology.

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Teamsters council in New England urges ABF members to reject contract proposal

DC Velocity

Offer would be major haircut to worker pensions, Joint Council 10 leader says.

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Optimizing the food industry: a conversation with UniSoma’s Luis Pinto

AIMMS

The food supply chain is complex and challenging. Changing consumer preferences, rising competition and new technologies are compelling food companies to rethink their approach to supply chain management. AIMMS formed a partnership with CAT Squared and UniSoma to help companies in the food industry tackle these challenges. The first product of this partnership is TacticalOps, a Planning & Optimization solution for Food Manufacturers.

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Rethinking warehouse work culture: Can automation create better workplaces?

Heico Sandee, CEO of Smart Robotics, explores how automation redefines warehouse culture. By shifting repetitive tasks to skill-based roles, automation improves safety, fosters collaboration, and makes warehousing more appealing to today’s workforce.

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The Top 25 Trucking and Less Than Truckload (LTL) Companies in 2017

Logistics Management

The top trucking companies planning big investments and more strategic operations geared to serve shippers in a roaring freight environment—one that’s being driven by a booming economy and a tight labor market.

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Alternative to risky IT investment for maritime firms

Supply Chain and Logistics

Here’s a great idea: why don’t we simply buy a 3PL? It is a lot easier than developing all that wretched software ourselves!

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FMCSA grants rest exemption for fuel haulers

Fleet Owner

Under certain conditions, fuel trucks can operate for twelve hours a day without triggering the rest break requirement.

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