Four questions about cybersecurity every fleet executive must ask
Fleet Owner
JULY 15, 2019
Cybersecurity is an executive responsibility; it cannot be abdicated or blindly delegated — be it to an inside department or outside provider.
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Amazon Prime Day creates logistics challenges and opportunities alike
Logistics Management
JULY 15, 2019
As you may likely know, today and tomorrow are both part of Amazon Prime Day, which the global e-commerce titan refers to as “a 2-day parade of epic deals.” If that does not sum up exactly what Amazon Prime Day is, then there is a chance not much else will. This year marks the fifth year of Amazon Prime Day. And while it has become an event eagerly awaited and anticipated by consumers, the logistics planning and preparation it requires by Amazon grows incrementally by the year.
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How e-commerce is defining the future of LTL freight.
Freightquote
JULY 16, 2019
The e-commerce industry is reshaping LTL freight, and the evolution of technology is going to continue changing how shippers operate. Learn more as we explore the future of LTL freight and explain what factors will drive that change.
Is the capacity crunch coming to an end?
Freightquote
JULY 19, 2019
For the past year, shipping capacity has been incredibly tight, leaving shippers and carriers wondering when things will improve. Take a look at existing trends and signs pointing to an improved market.
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.
5 Ways to Bring Your A Game to Sales with Ann Holm
The Logistics of Logistics
JULY 15, 2019
Ann, please give us the Cliff Notes (condensed) version of your career. Ann has been an executive coach for the past 10 past years. Prior to beginning her coaching practice, Ann was a speech pathologist who worked with brain injured patients for 25 years. Ann earned her bachelors and masters in speech pathology at The University of Michigan. Ann and Joe Lynch have a sales coaching/training program that helps transportation and logistics professionals sell more services.
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Taking a college course for trucking job that doesn't yet exist
Fleet Owner
JULY 19, 2019
"Autonomous Vehicle Driver & Operations Specialist" is a 12-credit course and is open only to Class A CDL holders at an Arizona college.
More Agile Robots Speed the Takeover of Jobs Once Done Only by Humans
Material Handling and Logistics
JULY 15, 2019
Robots that can see, learn and grip different items are advancing quickly into the retail, food-and-beverage and consumer-packaged-good industries.
Four Transportation Management Trends to Watch
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 17, 2019
The Transportation Management System market continues to grow at an impressive rate. I’ll get to the main factors that are driving this growth in another article, but the main reason is the robust ROI attributed to a TMS. Companies buy a TMS to achieve freight savings which can be attributed to simulation and network design, load consolidation and lower cost mode selections, and multi-stop route optimization.
Why CSR-centric Brokerages are Leading the Industry
Parade
JULY 15, 2019
Meet Everett Johnson, founder and owner of Credence Logistics (CL). Before starting his company, Johnson worked for a large brokerage, managing and fulfilling load opportunities the traditional way; no technology tools to grow and foster his business, just sheer grunt-work, phone trees, and a mental rolodex. CSRs are typically the first ones to get into work and the last ones to leave.
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.
New carrier? Your FMCSA safety audit may now be conducted remotely.
Fleet Owner
JULY 16, 2019
FMCSA at one time tried to audit each new entrant within its first 18 months of operation until Congress urged that these initial audits be conducted within a year.
Consumer Demands for Fresh Foods are Transforming Cold Storage
Food Logistics
JULY 16, 2019
The bottom line is that more consumers want their food in “near real time”—and they’re willing to pay for it.
Prepare Your Supply Chain to Overcome Capacity Challenges
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 16, 2019
Increased demand and customer expectations continue to put pressure on shippers to deliver on-time-and-in-full without comprising their bottom line. This was especially difficult in 2018 as capacity constraints caused freight rates to skyrocket. While conditions have certainly improved over the last year, no one knows when the market will shift again.
Sales & Operations Planning Is Changing At An Accelerated Pace
AIMMS
JULY 15, 2019
We are flattered to be recognized by Gartner in the 2019 Magic Quadrant for Sales and Operations Planning Systems of Differentiation , especially considerin g that we only launched our configurable S&OP application two years ago. While I’d be first to concede that there are some incredible S&OP tools out there (I particularly admire Kinaxis and OM Partners), it’s incredible that we can play on the same pitch with these large COTS vendors so quickly.
Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
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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.
FMCSA looking to streamline CDL testing for truck drivers
Fleet Owner
JULY 16, 2019
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently announced a proposed rule to streamline the process for men and women interested in entering the trucking workforce.
Dry van trucking vs. refrigerated shipping and flatbed trucks.
Freightquote
JULY 15, 2019
Each method of freight transportation comes with advantages and challenges that impact both shippers and carriers who are hauling the freight. Learn more.
Determining the ROI of a Parcel TMS
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 18, 2019
Interest in adding a TMS for parcel continues to rise among shippers as the multifaceted ROI of a parcel TMS becomes better understood. While a TMS for parcel can help shippers better manage rapid increases in parcel volume, it can also help manufacturers and other new parcel shippers instantly adapt to provide excellent customer service in a profitable way.
Amazon Prime Day 2019 – ‘Christmas in July’ for E-Commerce
Kuebix
JULY 15, 2019
Today marks the start of the fifth-annual Amazon Prime Day – a 48-hour marathon of discounts on a wide array of products offered exclusively to Amazon Prime members. Since the first installation of the unofficial holiday in 2015, Amazon has extended the event through products launched exclusively at the start of the sale and $10 […]. The post Amazon Prime Day 2019 – ‘Christmas in July’ for E-Commerce appeared first on Kuebix.
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
Heavy-hauler 'gets it right' with tires for double-drop trailers
Fleet Owner
JULY 18, 2019
Try and try again. According to Linus Sweger, shop foreman for Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based Keen Transport, that’s what he did while finding tires for the company’s double-drop trailers.
Why CSR-centric Brokerages are Leading the Industry
Parade
JULY 15, 2019
Meet Everett Johnson, founder and owner of Credence Logistics (CL). Before starting his company, Johnson worked for a large brokerage, managing and fulfilling load opportunities the traditional way; no technology tools to grow and foster his business, just sheer grunt-work, phone trees, and a mental rolodex. CSRs are typically the first ones to get into work and the last ones to leave.
How to Mitigate the Impact of Product Recalls in Your Supply Chain
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 15, 2019
Product recalls are a regular occurrence, making the headlines on a monthly, even weekly basis. They affect not only the consumers of potentially harmful products, but also manufacturers, retailers, transportation providers, and others throughout the supply chain. However, with a reliable technology platform and transportation network, shippers can mitigate the impact of widespread issues across supply chain functions and get operations back on track more quickly.
New Technologies to Manage Freight Shipments
SIPMM Professional Publications
JULY 15, 2019
Digitalization in the freight industry has been a slow but unavoidable process. A lot has changed since the old days of vintage shipping to how it’s being done nowadays. There are now fully automated port terminals, autonomous ships, freight benchmarking services, proposals of a floating warehouse, drones being used for cargo deliveries, and software developed […].
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.
They leave because they can
Fleet Owner
JULY 15, 2019
If you want to find and retain employees you must develop a culture that attracts them and makes them want to stay with your fleet. But how do you do that?
Logistics Providers Keep Pace With New Demands
Food Logistics
JULY 16, 2019
Online grocery shopping and the expanding cold chain are driving new products and services.
Benefits Grow in Full Employment Job Market
Material Handling and Logistics
JULY 15, 2019
Most retain their rankings but student loan repayment, paternity leave and standing desks grow in popularity.
Data Analytics for Optimizing Inventory
SIPMM Professional Publications
JULY 18, 2019
Data analytics is the process of examining structured and unstructured data sets in order to provide real-time up to update information that can facilitate the company to maximize the decision value in the business. Inventory optimization is having the right inventory, in the right quantities and at the right locations to meet the supply and […].
The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization
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Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.
Peloton outlines plan for platoons with driverless following truck
Fleet Owner
JULY 17, 2019
As company works on Level 4 technology for the future, CEO Switkes says fleets reporting strong fuel efficiency gains with existing PelotonPro system.
NGVAmerica Hosting Webinar on Alternative Fuel Tax Credit
NGT News
JULY 16, 2019
NGVAmerica will be hosting a stakeholder webinar on July 31 to discuss the federal alternative fuel tax credit. Since it expired (after a retroactive extension) in 2017, NGVAmerica has been lobbying for an immediate extension of the $0.50/gallon alternative fuels excise tax credit (AFTC). NGVAmerica asks members and non-members to join staff for a free […].
Less than Truckload (LTL) vs. Truckload (TL) freight: What's the difference?
Freightquote
JULY 15, 2019
Less than truckload (LTL) shipping allows multiple shippers to share space on the same truck. Truckload (TL) shipping is for shippers that need an entire truck. Learn more.
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