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.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
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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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New Technologies for the Food & Beverage Industry
SIPMM Professional Publications
JULY 19, 2019
It is 2019, and we are not too far off from experiencing a wacky robotic future predicted by Back to The Future. We may not have flying cars just yet, but Singapore is right on top of technological boom, of course, with robots and electronics taking over tasks like taking orders and serving food. Futuristic […]. The post New Technologies for the Food & Beverage Industry appeared first on SIPMM INSTITUTE.
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.
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.
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.
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
Cass Freight Index Report points to ongoing freight declines
Logistics Management
JULY 16, 2019
June shipments, at 1.181, decreased 5.3% annually, marking the seventh consecutive month of shipments declines.
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.
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.
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.
The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report
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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.
Tell Employees: Lose the Emojis
Material Handling and Logistics
JULY 17, 2019
Harmless-seeming symbols can create misunderstandings that cause legal woes.
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.
Fleet electrification: What you need to know
Fleet Owner
JULY 15, 2019
Dave Hennessy, VP Research and Development from Horton shares the current trends and information on electrifying your fleet.
How to Prepare for Proposed New Tariffs in 2025
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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.
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.
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 […].
Can e-commerce be more efficient?
Fleet Owner
JULY 17, 2019
As e-commerce grows, so does demand for more warehouses and increased congestion in cities.
The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report
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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.
‘The Homeless Ain’t Just Hobos Anymore’: More from trucker-songwriter Will Beeley via NPR
Overdrive Online
JULY 16, 2019
Trucker-songwriter Will Beeley's new "Highways and Heart Attacks" record featured with an interview on NPR, and: The beginnings of a new "Music to Truck By" playlist via Spotify.
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.
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.
The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility
Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja
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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 […].
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Logistics Business: How to make a successful business
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JULY 15, 2019
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