GlobalTranz

JUNE 3, 2020

The push to e-commerce is astonishing, and demand for e-commerce within the U.S. increased 49% between March and April compared to the same period in 2019, found Adobe Analytics, reports Digital Commerce 360. Meanwhile, 90% of shoppers remain hesitant to shop in stores for the foreseeable future. As a result, last mile shipping saw a.read More. The post What Customers Expect: Free Last Mile Shipping and Delivery appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2020

Over the last several years we have written about what the future of drones holds for supply chains. As technology has improved and regulations have eased, drones have increasingly made their way into the conversation around home delivery. However, there are still a number of obstacles to clear before this becomes a common option across the country.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 2, 2020

The ongoing slump that had begun in October 2018 had started to affect the Class 8 truck market in early 2019. While there were a few months during the year where orders for heavy-duty trucks peaked – although not as high as the previous two years, it was all in all a slow year for the industry. . How bad is the situation? An article in Wolf Street shared numbers released by the FTR Transportation Intelligence for 2019.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2020

The rug has been pulled out from beneath us. Doing things the same way we’ve always done them will no longer serve us, so we can’t simply put it back in its place. In fact, the definition of pulling the rug out from underneath someone is that doing so causes their plans to fail, because they have little recourse or time to respond adequately. It’s a fitting metaphor for the world’s supply chains, which have […].

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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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Trucker Dump

JUNE 4, 2020

If you’ve ever been interested in how oversize/overweight loads work, you’re in luck. Today we talk to Travis Jellison, who has pulled loads as heavy as 230,000 pounds, 16 feet wide, 15.5 feet tall, and 120 feet long. Yikes! In the news segment, we discuss how the coronavirus is affecting the trucking industry with regards. The post TD145: Being An Oversize/Overweight Load Truck Driver appeared first on About Truck Driving.

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Truck News

JUNE 1, 2020

As we slowly enter the next phase of the pandemic and businesses start to reopen, some employees are refusing to return to work. They offer a number of reasons for their refusal, from a general fear of being exposed to Covid-19 to a concern about the safety of a particular workplace. Others who have been […].

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 5, 2020

Accelerating Time to Value for 3PLs with John Golob. John Golob and Joe Lynch discuss accelerating time to value for 3PLs implementing and onboarding new accounts. 3PLs, freight forwarders, and carriers are increasingly concerned with the timely implementation of new customers. A poorly managed or late implementation can be very costly for both the LSP and the shipper.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 3, 2020

The pandemic has offered the biggest wakeup call for American manufacturers since World War II.

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Logistics Management

JUNE 2, 2020

Today's marketplace is not for the faint at heart. Leading industry analysts maintain that in the current volatile business environment, an increasing number of logistics service providers are being forced to take dramatic action to generate positive impact rapidly—or risk going out of business.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 3, 2020

Today’s post is part of our “Making a Difference: Supply Chains for a Better Tomorrow” series that focuses on the supply chain capabilities that will separate the leaders from the laggards in the years to come. This episode features Greg Ackner, VP at Capital Logistics, Jay Gustafson, SVP of Marketplace Solutions at Echo Global Logistics, Read more Making A Difference: Capital Logistics, Echo Global Logistics, & Descartes.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 4, 2020

The post 5 Challenges to Expanding into Europe with Joe Paris appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 1, 2020

American companies across the board are striving to reduce their dependence on China as a source of manufacturing, but one industry sector is especially keen to bring production back to the U.S.

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Kuebix

JUNE 4, 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic has drastically altered the traditional business model. Companies looking to resume business are searching for ways to operate at a normal pace while maintaining new standards regarding cleanliness and social distancing. While wide-scale automation has always seemed like an inevitable part of the future, the pandemic is undoubtedly accelerating the push.

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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.

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Overdrive Online

JUNE 5, 2020

Despite rightful cause for concern, the odds that the Invest in America bill will have an affect on FMCSA's hours-of-service reforms are slim, at best.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 31, 2020

The post Avoiding Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt in Sales with Steve Elwell appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 1, 2020

This three-step process used by U.S. armed forces can identify, analyze and mitigate threats to an organization.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2020

There are companies that have seen their shipping volumes surge during this global recession and pandemic. Many work with managed trans providers to secure capacity. This article describes the different tools managed trans providers use to secure transportation capacity. The post COVID-19 and Managed Transportation: Providers Work to Handle Shipping Volatility appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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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

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Supply Chain and Logistics

JUNE 3, 2020

We continue to see a lot of blanked voyages. Demand must not be shaping up to be very good after all, and prices just won’t stay up.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 30, 2020

Reducing Cost and Improving Transit Time for eCommerce Shipments from China with Brian Miller. The post Reducing Cost and Improving Transit Time for eCommerce Shipments from China with Brian Miller appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 2, 2020

The best way to deal with volatile conditions is to know what’s happening in real time at the most vulnerable touchpoints of your supply chain.

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Overdrive Online

JUNE 4, 2020

In a push for no-broker freight options, software provider LaneAxis is trying to deploy a network that connects shippers and carriers so they can "build relationships," the company says. Likewise, other notes on tech buoyed by recent events.

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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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 5, 2020

UPS has dubbed January 2 as National Returns Day, where the company ships close to 2 million unwanted items back to retailers. While retailers plan for the holiday buying surge for months, they take equal care in preparing for the influx of returns when the holiday season ends. But as we know, 2020 is a different beast, as the coronavirus pandemic has caused a lot of shifts and pivots in the global economy.

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Shipchain

JUNE 3, 2020

Blockchain is quickly emerging as an ideal solution for navigating black swan supply chain events, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about how blockchain can make global supply chains stronger and more resilient in the face of unforeseen threats. This white paper will set out to do the following: Explain how global supply chains have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 3, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis is creating a sharp divide between the haves and have-nots of cloud-based logistics management.

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Overdrive Online

JUNE 1, 2020

If you can avoid an on-foot crowd's venture into a major interstate, take every opportunity you have to do so -- a few resources here to consider for [maybe timely enough] information. Also: KW at the end of the rainbow in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

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NGT News

JUNE 1, 2020

Penske Truck Leasing has completed upgrades to its facility in Carson, Calif., to provide maintenance and repair services for natural gas vehicles (NGVs). Penske partnered with the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) within the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), which provided funds in order to support Penske’s upgrade to its […].

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Commercial Carrier Journal

JUNE 3, 2020

Nikola has just more than 14,000 reservations for its tractor, about seven times more than the last verified figure for Tesla's fully electric – and twice delayed – Semi.

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JUNE 5, 2020

When you ship your vehicle overseas, it will be carried on a large freight ship along with thousands of tons of cargo. The general cargo ship specifications can vary depending on the size and type of cargo ship it is, but each one is a masterpiece of engineering powered by a massive container ship engine that allows for efficient transport in the roughest waters.

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