Teamsters' UPS contract proposal seeks 10,000 new full-time jobs, new driver classification
DC Velocity
JANUARY 25, 2018
Full-time jobs to be created from 20,000 part-time positions, union says in first salvo.
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Are You Neglecting Warehouse Safety and Health of Workers?
Cyzerg
JANUARY 10, 2018
Warehouse safety and health management is an aspect that can never be overemphasized. But, the truth is that warehouse managers often struggle with it. In fact, OSHA statistics reveal that as many as 16 warehouse workers died while working at warehouses 2015-2017.
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Five Hidden Skills that Military Veterans Bring to Logistics
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 12, 2018
Use your company’s military veterans and their five-hidden skill sets to make your company logistically successful. Towards the end of World War II, one of the greatest challenges the Allies faced was the bitter attack in December 1944 in what became known as the Battle of the Bulge. Central to the eventual Allied victory was not just General Patton, who swung his military units to attack in the opposite direction, but also a little-known logistical unit.
KataCon People: Skip Steward
The Lean Thinker
JANUARY 21, 2018
One of the main reasons to attend KataCon is to learn from others. While many conferences are an audience listening to keynote presentations, KataCon is more of an annual get-together of a community. Whether you are considering attending for the first time (please do!), or a veteran “Kata Geek,” it is an opportunity to learn how people are applying the core principles of mutual learning to their challenges and problems.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
eCommerce Shipping: How Important is Fast Delivery?
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JANUARY 9, 2018
When it comes to keeping your online business competitive, it’s easy to believe that you need to match the aggressive speed of Amazon – or more accurately, its logistics arm, Fulfillment By Amazon. After all, fast delivery is what every online buyer wants most, right? Well, not always.
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Twin-trailer expansion would need to be part of broad infrastructure deal, Burnley says
DC Velocity
JANUARY 25, 2018
Congressional opponents may not object if measure tucked into otherwise-favorable infrastructure bill, attorney says.
4 Smart Strategies to Attract and Retain Warehouse Workers
Cyzerg
JANUARY 16, 2018
Like in every organization, in warehousing too, it’s the people who make a business. At a time when warehouse workers are swift to move from one warehouse to another, retaining them may seem to be a daunting task. There are lot of challenges that managers face when it comes to attracting, recruiting and retaining workforce for warehouses. And, it holds true for lower through mid-levels of warehouse employees.
Collaborative Logistics’ Role in the Emergence of the Physical Internet
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 22, 2018
Imagine moving cargo across continents as smoothly as computers process data. It may seem impossible today, but the physical Internet could be embedded into freight supply chains by 2050. Today, the physical Internet is an amorphous construct, with its scope and limits undefined. If its full potential is ever realized, then it will have the power to transform the movement of goods and people.
First emission-free barges on Europe’s waterways
Supply Chain and Logistics
JANUARY 14, 2018
What’s interesting about this article to me is the concept of using a container to house the battery.
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
Should You Expand Your Distribution Network? Take Our 6-Question Test
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JANUARY 23, 2018
Good news for Ecommerce fulfillment: It doesn’t always require a dense distribution center network to reach most U.S. customers quickly. In fact, if you operate a single warehouse in the middle of the country, you can usually get deliveries to them in 3 days or less (on average) – without having to charge a premium. The question, however, is whether this standard is good enough to retain customers, protect your profit margin and grow your business?
SiriusXM to launch ‘Women in Trucking’ show
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 18, 2018
Hosted by Ellen Voie, president and CEO of The Women In Trucking Association, the weekly show will begin on Jan. 20.
Bee Sweet Citrus juices up its packing operations
DC Velocity
JANUARY 30, 2018
As business blossomed, the California citrus packer began experiencing bottlenecks in its packing operations. A sophisticated automated palletizing system cleared the jam.
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Bringg
JANUARY 16, 2018
Follow-up $12 million round, which includes automotive leader Dr. Shmuel Harlap, shipping and real estate magnate Eyal Ofer (via O.G. Tech Ventures), and Salesforce Ventures, will help further accelerate Bringg’s international growth. The world’s best-known retailers, CPG companies, restaurant chains and logistics providers, including Cdiscount, Coca-Cola and Panera Bread, are already using Bringg’s delivery logistics platform.
The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report
Advertiser: GEP
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
Supply Chain Predictions for 2018
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 10, 2018
A look at the supply chain trends and technology that will come into play in 2018. While predicting the future is never an easy task, in order to be competitive all businesses need to be able to accurately anticipate what trends will affect them in the coming year. Here is a look at how some companies in the supply chain sector are preparing themselves for the months to come.
How to cash in on ELDs
Supply Chain and Logistics
JANUARY 29, 2018
I saw this thanks to . It makes the point that use of a good ELD in trucks forces everyone– the firm, the trucker, support staff, and customers to focus on hitting the marks for serving the truck supply chain.
eCommerce Fulfillment Network: How Many Warehouses Do You Really Need?
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JANUARY 16, 2018
What should your eCommerce fulfillment network look like to compete in a market that values fast delivery? It’s the burning question that seems to be on the mind of every online retailer or direct seller. It’s also a question that doesn’t have a one-size-fits-all answer.
Love's opens first new location of 2018
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 23, 2018
Love’s adds truck parking, services to Interstate 49 in Alma, AR
How to Prepare for Proposed New Tariffs in 2025
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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.
Atlanta's "Spaghetti Junction" again named most congested trucking bottleneck in U.S.
DC Velocity
JANUARY 25, 2018
Five-level stack nightmare captures honor for third year in row.
LTL rates seen zooming in excess of 5 percent this year, veteran truckers say
Logistics Management
JANUARY 14, 2018
Less-than-truckload (LTL) shippers are facing what top trucking executives are calling a “new era” in LTL pricing because of a combination of pent-up demand, surging e-commerce deliveries and a tightening capacity due to increased government regulations and a shortage of qualified drives.
What Do Millennials Really Want?
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 16, 2018
Deloitte survey finds surprises in shift from previous generations in attitudes towards work.
Final 45-kilometer route of Kanal Istanbul
Supply Chain and Logistics
JANUARY 16, 2018
Turkey has announced a new canal parallel to the Bosporus, to connect the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara.
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
How to Prepare the Next Generation of Manufacturers
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 8, 2018
The manufacturing industry has always been a hotbed for innovation and advancement — but it relies heavily on the workers who have the skills and training to fill those jobs. Experts have predicted more than 2 million manufacturing jobs will go unoccupied during the next 10 years, as the baby boomer generation starts to retire. How can we help to prepare the industry for the next generation of manufacturers?
Poll: Public concerned about, wants controls on self-driving vehicles
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 16, 2018
There's a good deal of public concern about autonomous vehicles, even though they could go a long way in reducing accidents and helping shape future mobility, according to a new poll.
Coyote executive suite continues to churn; COO, CCO have left, sources say
DC Velocity
JANUARY 30, 2018
Sources say UPS wants Silver, Coyote founder, to take more active role at brokerage unit.
Why you don’t need perfect data to start implementing S&OP
AIMMS
JANUARY 9, 2018
An interview with Boon Edam’s Aron Waas. Implementing Sales and Operations Planning has many benefits. To truly leverage it to improve business performance and predictability, you need to embark on a change management process and you need the right technology to self-enable your team. Often, teams think they also need plenty of clean and accurate data to do it right.
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.
Types of Risks Impacting Supply Chains in 2018
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 8, 2018
Risks can be categorized into three broad areas such as natural catastrophes, man-made and economic. To look at what risks will affect the supply chain in 2018, Rob Savitsky of AIR Worldwide ( a member of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics Supply Chain Exchange program), wrote a blog for MIT discussing three broad categories of supply chain risk. 1.
Geographic gaps are widening in U.S. as economic growth increases
Supply Chain and Logistics
JANUARY 25, 2018
This is a quite interesting article on the distribution of economic development in the US.
How Disruptive is Global E-Commerce? More Than You Think
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 30, 2018
It only takes a simple example to remind you how e-commerce continues to evolve and the potential it has to disrupt traditional markets, supply chains and even governments. Let me tell you how international e-commerce is changing one buying pattern and why it will reshape global logistics operations and government import regulations. The moral to the story is that significant e-commerce change doesn’t always start with a big bang, but failure to see change coming can leave many companies at a co
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