So you think you can operate a crane?
DC Velocity
APRIL 8, 2018
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
APRIL 25, 2018
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
APRIL 17, 2018
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
Will the Freight Industry Move to a Discounted Pricing Model Like the Stock Brokerage Industry?
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 2, 2018
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
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.
Drivers and fleets respond: The common refrain in HOS complaints
Fleet Owner
APRIL 6, 2018
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
APRIL 26, 2018
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.
Just Like Clockwork: Straight Talk About Subscription Fulfillment Challenges
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
APRIL 24, 2018
Hear that boom? That’s the sound of the business-to-consumer subscription industry.
Ready for Mobility Solutions & Wearable Warehouse Technology?
Cyzerg
APRIL 23, 2018
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.
Uberization of Logistics Has Arrived
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 30, 2018
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.
Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs
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Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.
Enforcing the ELD mandate
Fleet Owner
APRIL 2, 2018
Law enforcement faces its own challenges as trucking transitions to the electronic age.
Artificial Intelligence to Thrive in Logistics
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 25, 2018
AI in logistics will include intelligent logistics, predictive operations, back-office automation and new customer experience models.
Spear, ATA president, tears into OOIDA over its agenda, tactics
DC Velocity
APRIL 30, 2018
Spear said he and family have received death threats, warnings of ATA headquarters being bombed.
The Real Truth About Fulfillment Center KPIs
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
APRIL 17, 2018
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.
Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
Advertiser: GEP
As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.
Ready for Mobility Solutions & Wearable Warehouse Technology?
Cyzerg
APRIL 23, 2018
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.
The Benefits of Integrated Supply Chain Management
Carter Logistics
APRIL 16, 2018
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.
Holding shippers accountable in the ELD era
Fleet Owner
APRIL 9, 2018
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.
Employers Can Stop Workplace Bullying When They Know How
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 3, 2018
The recent focus on sexual harassment renews interest in tackling this related behavior.
Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes
Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski
Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea
Toyota Forklifts introduces new heavy-duty trucks
DC Velocity
APRIL 6, 2018
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.
When Choosing 3PL Warehouse KPIs, More Isn’t Always Better
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
APRIL 4, 2018
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.
Is Uber Freight a Going Concern?
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 3, 2018
Is Uber Freight a going concern? Recent losses at the company, the shut down of UberRush, and the loss of key executives makes this a valid question. Experienced logistics executives are not surprised. The post Is Uber Freight a Going Concern? appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
UPS posts solid first quarter 2018 gains
Logistics Management
APRIL 26, 2018
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.
How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
Drivers: The eyes and ears of highway safety
Fleet Owner
APRIL 25, 2018
Drivers can help keep highways safe for everyone.
Best Forklifts of 2018 Awards
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 23, 2018
Revealed at last: The winners of the industry's annual awards honoring innovative and technical merit in forklift and warehouse technology.
Teamsters council in New England urges ABF members to reject contract proposal
DC Velocity
APRIL 6, 2018
Offer would be major haircut to worker pensions, Joint Council 10 leader says.
Carrier reliability reaches new nadir in Q1
Supply Chain and Logistics
APRIL 26, 2018
Ocean carriers need to worry big time. If they cannot fix the reliability problem they will soon be pre-empted by those who do.
How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy
Speaker: Paul Heller
Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro
Machine Learning in Today’s Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 4, 2018
While speaking with a number of WMS product managers, I began to notice that machine learning was called out as a focal point for WMS product development efforts. In general, machine learning is a hot topic in the world of supply chain technologies. Just last week, Chris Cunnane wrote about machine learning for transportation execution. And Steve Banker recently wrote about Vecna Robots use of machine learning to improve its vision system.
Optimizing the food industry: a conversation with UniSoma’s Luis Pinto
AIMMS
APRIL 11, 2018
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.
FMCSA grants rest exemption for fuel haulers
Fleet Owner
APRIL 10, 2018
Under certain conditions, fuel trucks can operate for twelve hours a day without triggering the rest break requirement.
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