Sat.May 12, 2018 - Fri.May 18, 2018

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Lack of Warehouse Space: a Threat and an Opportunity

Bringg

As online retail skyrockets, the need for warehouse spacing is booming. As demand for storage increases drastically, warehouse space simply can’t keep up with market needs – something which opens up opportunities for industry growth and modernization. A recent report from CBRE highlights the fact that although one billion sq. ft. of modern warehouse space was built over the past 10 years across the US, this accounts for only 11% of the country’s total warehouse inventory (9.1 billion sq. f

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Amazon pushes dedicated truck operation; will it suck oxygen out of the driver room?

DC Velocity

E-tailer eyeing partnerships with fleets of three or more trucks to haul between DCs.

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Entering New Logistics Markets with Steve Elwell

The Logistics of Logistics

download the audio file. Podcast Summary: Welcome to the first episode of The Logistics of Logistics podcast! Today, host Joe Lynch interviews Steve Elwell , a consultant and an executive who helps businesses improve sales revenue. Over the course of his career, he launched over 30 products and services in industrial B2B and technology markets. He has been a CEO of 5 professional service, manufacturing, and technology companies.

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Supply Chain Execs Still See Role as Support Instead of Growth Enabler

Material Handling and Logistics

Supply chain executives should take no comfort in being categorized as a support function. They need to ensure that their supply chain function ensures the sustained growth of their organizations. It turns out that many chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) are not leveraging their C-suite counterparts to help reinvent the supply chain function and transform it into an engine of new growth models and customer experiences, according to new research from Accenture.

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Reducing Global Lead Times To Improve Customer Experience At Becton Dickinson

Product lead time is crucial in the life sciences industry and represents a key consideration for customers’ purchasing decisions. For this reason, BD Biosciences aimed to optimize its global supply and distribution network to reduce delivery lead time to customers and optimize its global inventory. How was BD Biosciences successful in reducing global distribution lead times between 30% and 60% in addition to: Increasing agility to prioritize urgent and ad-hoc customer requests Increasing global

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Why “Y’all” Should Consider An Atlanta Distribution Center

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

When it comes to fast and cost-effective fulfillment, there are numerous reasons why Atlanta, Georgia should be on your mind. Home to nearly 6 million people, it’s the country’s ninth-largest metropolitan statistical area, not to mention the Southeast’s leading commercial and logistics hub. Want to know more? Here are 10 fun facts collected from the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, the Georgia Department of Economic Development, and other notable experts about why an Atlanta distribution cente

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The story behind the 13-truck suicide lineup

Fleet Owner

At around 1 a.m. on April 24, police received a call that a man was threatening to jump off the Coolidge Highway overpass onto I-696 in Metro Detroit.

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Auto Supplier Relations Not All That Sunny

Material Handling and Logistics

“The erratic up-and-down year-over-year trend lines suggest that these automakers either don’t have a comprehensive supplier relations program in place, or their programs are poorly executed, and it’s costing them hundreds of millions of dollars because suppliers contribute about 60% to an automaker’s gross profits,” said John Henke, president of Planning Perspectives.

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Three Benefits of Supply Chain Visibility for Your Business

GlobalTranz

Editor’s Note: Today’s blog is from Geoff Whiting who writes for ERP Focus and Explore WMS. In this blog Geoff shows us 3 major benefits of supply chain visibility for your business. Your phone can link to your bank account, social media, photo library, diet tracker that you turned off a year ago, and share information between most of those apps.

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Report: mobile robot revenue to reach $7 billion by 2022

DC Velocity

Logistics fastest growing vertical market, demanding automation to handle e-commerce and omnichannel, Interact Analysis says.

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End High Turnover: Discover Stability with Remote-Insourcing

High turnover isn't just inconvenient—it's costly. U.S. logistics businesses lose thousands in training, productivity, and morale every year, with an average quit rate exceeding 27%. Remote-Insourcing changes this reality. Remote-Insourcing seamlessly integrates dedicated, remote professionals into your team, significantly reducing turnover to under 4%.

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Rising e-commerce sales mean more returns

Fleet Owner

"The growth of e-commerce has changed when and how consumers return gifts.

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The Wide World of Forklifts

Material Handling and Logistics

A look at the many and varied makes and models of forklifts on display at the CeMAT 2018 exhibition.

Modeling 109
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Foodservice Distributors Adapt to Consumer Trends

Food Logistics

Changing tastes have created myriad opportunities for logistics providers.

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Oracle releases artificial intelligence (AI) applications for manufacturing

DC Velocity

Software finds patterns and makes predictions by analyzing data from IT platforms and IoT sensors.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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Volvo dedicates VNL 760 to America’s Road Team

Fleet Owner

NEWPORT, RI. Four of this year’s American Trucking Association’s (ATA) America’s Road Team captains have 11.5 million accident-free driving miles and more than 117 years of commercial driving experience among them.

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FedEx's Smith Sees Blockchain as `Next Frontier' for Logistics

Material Handling and Logistics

FedEx’s interest in blockchain and IoT are part of the company’s strategy to improve customer service and fend off competition, CEO says.

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How to make S&OP meetings a highlight in your team’s calendar

AIMMS

Sales and Operations Plan ning has become a standard process to improve business performance, collaboration and predictability. In fact, it’s become internalized to a degree that companies often have several (competing) S&OP pro cesses in different geographies & business units. Why is it that despite its popularity, only 42% of companies rate their S&OP process as effective?

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Sprint opens online marketplace for IoT tools

DC Velocity

Website offers Internet of Things applications for businesses of all sizes, company says.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Five common myths about engine oil

Fleet Owner

What does the W really stand for? Do you have to change your oil every 3,000 miles? Does synthetic oil cause leaks? With the help of Cenex, learn about what's real and what's not when it comes to engine oils.

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Trucking market continues to head in right direction, says FTR

Logistics Management

The current outlook for the trucking sector remains very strong, with no immediate change in sight at the moment, according to the most recent edition of the Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) issued by freight transportation consultancy FTR this week.

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Small-Batch Production Cart

Material Handling and Logistics

Creform Corp. has developed a cart to support small-batch production of parts through a multi-stage manufacturing process.

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FedEx tests blockchain for cargo tracking

DC Velocity

Technology is "the next frontier" for supply chain operations, CEO Smith says.

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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When it comes to fuel efficiency, maintenance matters

Fleet Owner

Good fuel economy starts with a good preventive maintenance program.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 14-18, 2018)

Talking Logistics

I’ve been on the road the past three weeks attending various supply chain chain and logistics conferences, and while the discussions inside the hotel ballrooms have focused on industry trends like blockchain and the state of the transportation market, the discussions outside — which I was completely oblivious to until this morning when I drove my kids to school — have been centered on a single question: Yanny or Laurel ?

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Is Seamless OmniChannel Possible? How to Avoid Supply Chain Technology Hiccups

GlobalTranz

Omni-channel sales strategies have become essential to companies trying to keep up with Amazon and major retailers. Unfortunately, a lack of understanding in omnichannel supply chains has also led many companies to experience extreme issues in delivering on their promises. In addition, some may feel that growing into a seamless omnichannel sales strategy is impossible without supply chain technology hiccups, but that is not true.

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Spotlight on. ergonomic equipment

DC Velocity

This month, we take a look at products designed to prevent workplace injuries.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

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.

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April freight volume was the strongest April on record

Fleet Owner

DAT Freight Index: Spot market truckload volume dips seasonally but the flatbed market and better weather powers first full month of spring.

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Is M&A Success Possible Without Digital Transformation?

Talking Logistics

The last several years have seen record-breaking Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) activity in many key process manufacturing markets, making some wonder what the future will hold. Will these organizations turn their attention to optimizing their recent acquisitions and focus on organic growth opportunities or will they focus on further M&A activity?

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[WHITE PAPER] The Guide to Reduce Parcel Shipping Costs thru Effective Transportation Management Practices

GlobalTranz

Cerasis is excited to announce the release of an all new, exclusive, & educational resource “The Guide to Reduce Parcel Shipping Costs thru Effective Transportation Management Practices” white paper! Parcel shipping processes reflect some of the most labor- and time-intensive aspects of modern shipping strategies. Shippers may be sending out millions of small packages, depending on company size, and carriers exist in every corner of the world to handle small packages.