Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Cross-border truckload and intermodal shipping has increased greatly over the past decade and shows no signs of slowing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Take a calculated approach to robotics procurement and you’ll stand the best chance of successfully aligning it with your company’s mission, values, and future plans. In Robots in the Supply Chain: The Perfect Employee? Merril Douglas paints a picture of a time in the near future when robots and humans will work side-by-side to help companies gain speed, increase accuracy, cut costs, and handle the grunt work.

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How To Cost Reduction Procurement Scenario Planning 109

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Over the first two quarters of 2018, carrier rates in Europe have increased. At the same time in the United States, an extreme driver shortage and resulting capacity crunch forced shippers to compete for carrier deals. Although the two major trading bodies have differences in the cause and severity of their transport trends, shippers from both the EU and US are seeking ways to improve their relationships with carriers, and that’s likely true for anyone engaging in transatlantic trade.

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Data Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization 101

Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Smart Contracts & Purchase Order Management

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Supply Chains Purchasing Ordering 87

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.

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DC Velocity

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

Teamsters organize truck tour to promote autism awareness.

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Trucking Transportation 207

Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Virtual reality instructional tools are redefining the supply chain field and helping to shrink the skills gap.

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Supply Chain Software Tools Supply Chains 129

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

When it comes to retail and supply chain, omni-channel continues to be one of the most talked about topics wherever you look. Omni-channel extends through all phases of the customer journey – before, during, and after the sale – and has an impact on nearly every software application you can think of. Historically, the brick and mortar store has been seen as the weak link in omni-channel operations, due to a lack of inventory visibility […].

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Supply Chain Software After-sales Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory 109

DC Velocity

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

Retailers adapt in-store fulfillment processes to meet customer demand for convenience and faster delivery.

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Meeting Strategy 203

Fleet Owner

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

The collaborative program is now one third of the way toward reaching its initial goal.

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Cost Reduction

Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

A majority of consumers in new survey said they’re concerned about their online and in-store shopping history, such as transaction history and online searches, being used to provide better, more personalized service. As retailers across the globe struggle with demands for both personalization and convenience, balanced with consumer skepticism on data privacy, JDA Software, Inc., and Centiro explored consumer trends in key markets in its 2018 Global Consumer Survey, released on Sept. 12.

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Procurement Solutions Logistics Network Optimization Software Survey Vendor Strategies 116

Bringg

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Last week, Dotcom Distribution launched their annual eCommerce study. They surveyed over 1,400 online shoppers to analyze their habits, preferences and expectations. The report suggests that customer priorities are shifting, moving away from things such as the use of gift-like packaging or prioritizing fast deliveries over product quality. In fact, the three main things customers are concerned about today are time, experience and quality.

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eCommerce Procurement Analytics Survey Purchasing 101

DC Velocity

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Strategy to be center of 2020 initiative to improve service at western railroad. .

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Modeling Strategy Transportation 182

Fleet Owner

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

On-highway diesel fuel prices have been higher than regular grade gasoline prices almost continuously since September 2004. So, why is diesel fuel more expensive than gasoline?

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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.

Supply Chain Software

Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Companies have "a moral and economic imperative" to invest in retraining and continuing education for their employees.

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Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Shippers are feeling the effects of scarce carrier capacity. The driver shortage is affecting available trucking capacity. Since the third quarter of 2017, many manufacturers have been regularly confronted by scarcity in the transportation market – a problem they haven’t encountered in years. Despite long-term contracts and fixed rates, shippers are seeing orders refused by carriers that have reliably transported their freight in the past.

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Price Reduction Cost Reduction Resource Reduction Capacity 101

DC Velocity

SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

We hope you weren't driven mad trying to find the song titles in our June issue. August-issue responses are due Sept. 16.

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Strategy 178

Fleet Owner

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

While there are many ways to take commercial route planning and scheduling to another level by adding in data and real-time feedback from drivers and trucks, there's something else going on with advanced systems as well that can go beyond what fleets

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Trucking Data 117

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

Optimal Sourcing

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Laser guided vehicles (LGVs) area a flexible automated guided vehicle (AGV) solution. LGVs are a more flexible solution than older forms of AGVs that follows markers or wires in the floor or where navigation is based on following a magnet crumb trail. LGVs can move through a facility on multiple paths and the paths can change as needed. This article explains how a “typical” LGV implementation would take and the steps involved.

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Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Robust customer satisfaction is associated with upward shifts in demand,” said Claes Fornell, ACSI founder. In the 25-year history of the survey during the 2nd quarter, U.S. customer satisfaction rose to the second highest according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index. High levels of customer satisfaction can give consumer spending a boost, which should produce higher GDP growth, according to the report.

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Survey Industry 88

DC Velocity

SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

Whether it's saving space, boosting productivity, or slashing processing costs, the benefits of automation can make it a logical move. Here are some signs that your operation is ripe for automation.

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Automation Production Operations 162

Fleet Owner

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Older trucks are more expensive to repair than newer ones, and there are still many fleet executives who operate on outdated philosophies to drive trucks as long as possible.

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Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Trucking Operations 114

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.

Cost Reduction

Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

The time for holiday hiring has arrived, with three of the biggest households in the freight transportation and logistics sectors-UPS, FedEx, and XPO Logistics, each making announcements to that effect over the last few days.

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Transportation Logistics Freight 86

AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

It was a pleasure to attend this month’s Supply Chain Insights Summit in Philadelphia. The conference, organized by Supply Chain Shaman Lora Cecere and her team, was structured around a compelling theme: “imagine the supply chain of 2030.” In this blog post, I’ll summarize some key learnings I drew from the event and share some insights on Demand Driven supply chains and the industry’s technology landscape. .

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Scenario Planning Supply Chains 83

DC Velocity

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

I-95 in North Carolina's southern tier remains closed, as do parts of I-40; FedEx, UPS report disruptions, outbound load-to-truck ratios fall.

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Outbound Trucking Transportation 160

Fleet Owner

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

There's high demand to move freight and goods, and good rates being paid to move it.

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Freight Industry 109

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Shipchain

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Blockchain and logistics have been a major talking point for supply chain leaders since the creation of Bitcoin. The technology holds great promise for the supply chain and logistics industry by creating an incorruptible and easily distributed resource for shippers and carriers to streamline productivity and ensure all operations continue unimpeded.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Tracking and Tracing Supply Chain Software Resource Reduction 81

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

The wait is over, and the show is finally here. I’ve mentioned on here a few times how my kids (and my wife and I) have become obsessed with Lin-Manuel Miranda’s masterpiece that is Hamilton. Well, this weekend, we finally get to see it live. And while the touring cast does not feature Miranda, or my personal favorite Daveed Diggs, it does feature Nicholas Christopher who grew up in the town where we live.

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Logistics Supply Chains 79

DC Velocity

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Venture funding continues flowing for load-matching software.

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Trucking 145