GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Freight deconsolidation is the partner to freight consolidation. Both practices aim to lessen stress, cost, and risk to shipments by combining smaller shipments into larger ones, in the case of consolidation, or bigger shipments into smaller ones, in the case of freight deconsolidation. The process can continue throughout any mode of transportation, and failure in.read More.
Camelot 3PL Software
DECEMBER 6, 2019
As long as people use things, others will continue to make them. It’s the basic economic concept of supply and demand. Making and using things requires storing them as well as all the components along the way. Sorting and tracking those components, from raw materials to finished items, spare parts to toolkits means that someone must quickly and efficiently find out where what is needed can be found.
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Paragon
DECEMBER 5, 2019
The post Delivery Drivers as Brand Ambassadors: The “Final Yard” of Delivery appeared first on Paragon Routing.
United World Transporation
DECEMBER 5, 2019
December 16, 2019 marks the date where full compliance of the ELD rule is required by all carriers and drivers. Implementation of the Rule has followed three phases: December 16, 2015 – December 17, 2018 – Awareness and Transition Phase December 18, 2017 – December 15, 2019 – Phase in Compliance December 16, 2019 onward – Full Compliance. Read on for all you need to know to make sure you’re compliant!
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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.
MTS Logistics
DECEMBER 2, 2019
It goes without saying that U.S. tariffs singlehandedly affected transpacific trade since they were first implemented, with no end in sight any time soon. Unless dramatic changes happen over the next few weeks, tariffs will continue to affect trade in the months to come. When removed, will there be a cargo rush and consequently, huge rate hikes? Not really.
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Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Two top components of customer experience are delivery and transparency, according to a recent report.
Freight Center
DECEMBER 2, 2019
Winter freight shipping always tests the strength of the logistics industry and e-commerce. Between unpredictable winter storms and the holiday push, supply chains everywhere face challenges to meet deadlines and satisfy customer demands. Optimize your logistics performance by putting a plan in place to ensure peak performance during the winter months.
GoShip Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2019
The final price of shipping cargo, or a freight rate, is one of the most important concerns for shippers. Even for seasoned shippers, landing a satisfying rate can be a challenge. The key to getting a good freight rate is understanding how the different freight rates are formed. Truckload vs LTL Freight Rates. In trucking, there are two main shipping modes: full truckload and less than truckload (LTL).
Cyzerg
DECEMBER 2, 2019
Sales, operations, and marketing represent a true challenge for many small- and mid-size logistics companies, but also a huge opportunity. Not many businesses are dedicating the necessary time and resources to it. For many years, logistics companies have relied on personal relationships to connect with potential customers, and most of the time these relationships are managed through emails, notes, and massive amounts of brainpower.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.
Kuebix
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Have you ever been driving on the highway and wondered what kind of freight was on the truck beside you? Unless it’s a clearly defined Coca-Cola or retail branded truck, you probably have no clue. That’s why we’ve put together this list of the top ground freight commodity types shipped by truck in each of […]. The post The Top 3 Commodities Shipped By Truck in all 50 States appeared first on Kuebix.
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 5, 2019
DHL's adoption of a variety of technologies is keeping its strategy of digitalization transportation moving forward.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 2, 2019
In early November, the Northeast Cargo Symposium had a series of presentations and panels focused on how trade disputes are affecting companies that source from abroad. One session was called “Alternatives to Trading with China.” The key conclusions were that diversification from sourcing with China was already occurring before the trade war began, that in certain industries the transition will be very difficult, and that trading with other nations presents challenges in figuring out just [̷
I.C.E. Transport
DECEMBER 5, 2019
When you ship oversize freight, the length, height and/or width of the load dictate that you’ll need special permits for truck transportation. But often, of course, an oversize load is a heavy load as well. That’s why it’s important to understand the truck weight limits that apply to oversize shipments.
Advertiser: GEP
For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 5, 2019
The use of standardized steel shipping containers, or intermodal containers, started late in the 1940s as commercial shipping operators started employing them for ocean carrier, truck, and rail transport. It wasn’t until 2005 when the International Maritime Office (IMO) established industry standards for more consistent loading, transporting, and unloading of goods in ports throughout the world, saving time and resources.
The Lean Thinker
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Sometimes I see people chasing their tails when trying to troubleshoot a process. This usually (though not always) follows a complaint or rejection of some kind. A few years ago I posted Organize, Standardize, Stabilize, Optimize and talked in general terms about the sequence of thinking that gives reliable outcomes. This is a series of questions that, if asked and addressed in sequence, can help you troubleshoot a process.
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 2, 2019
MH&L’s annual salute to the most innovative advancements in supply chain technology, processes and labor management.
Fleet Owner
DECEMBER 3, 2019
John Wilbur also says driver retention, not shortage, is where focus should be.
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
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 2, 2019
A recent study touts the “smart” factory as a magic bullet that can solve any number of manufacturers’ problems, from low productivity growth to uncompetitive operations.
NGT News
DECEMBER 3, 2019
dnata, a global air services provider, is now operating propane autogas vehicles at Los Angeles International Airport to support its in-flight catering operations. The company purchased eight Ford F-750 delivery trucks built with ROUSH CleanTech’s 6.8-liter V10 3V propane engine, which is certified to the optional near-zero nitrogen oxide (NOx) level of 0.02 g/bhp-hr. dnata’s […].
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Despite an industry-wide shift towards full electrification, Toyota is experiencing a supply-chain-straining surge in demand for its RAV4 and Corolla hybrids.
Fleet Owner
DECEMBER 4, 2019
The best ways for fleets to deal with snow and ice.
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.
Overdrive Online
DECEMBER 3, 2019
A West Coast newspaper columnist corrects the record on signaling with truckers leading the way, and: A PSA of sorts for motorists with a tip from pro Gary Buchs -- use your turn signal early and often when passing a combination truck to combat impatient traffic behind you and the "highway-speed cutoff.".
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Here’s how connected devices can grow insight and maximize efficiencies across the supply chain this holiday season.
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 4, 2019
The “most wonderful time of the year” is almost an everyday occurrence now in the world of e-commerce.
Fleet Owner
DECEMBER 6, 2019
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is reminding all motor carriers and drivers subject to the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) electronic logging device (ELD) final rule that, start
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Sales and marketing leaders have reached a tipping point when it comes to using intent data — and they’re not looking back. More than half of all B2B marketers are already using intent data to increase sales, and Gartner predicts this figure will grow to 70 percent. The reason is clear: intent can provide you with massive amounts of data that reveal sales opportunities earlier than ever before.
NGT News
DECEMBER 6, 2019
The American Lung Association in Minnesota says the number of alternative fuel stations in Minnesota grew at a strong pace in 2019, and the state now has 1,505 public and private stations listed on the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center. The alternative fuels available at these stations include ethanol, biodiesel, electricity, propane […].
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Analytics, big data, data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, deep learning, heuristics, optimization – do you feel beaten down playing buzz word bingo on a constantly changing board? It can be hard to understand which new buzzwords bring business value and which are best left in the lab to mature. And yet this barrier hasn’t stopped many companies from adopting corporate initiatives around data science or artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML).
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 2, 2019
Having spent billions of dollars building a sophisticated network of highly automated warehouses that use robots, conveyor belts and thousands of people to quickly pack and ship products, the company is now turning to a decidedly 20th-Century innovation: cheap warehouse space.
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