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An Overview of Railroads in Logistics and Transportation

MTS Logistics

Why are railroads important? Railroads are mainly important for moving goods that are mostly heavy in weight and are bulky over long distances, as transportation makes up the majority of the total cost of delivery. Coal, fertilizer, chemicals, forest products, finished motor vehicles and metals are a few examples of commodities that are moved by railroads, among many others.

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A Complete Guide to All Types of Warehouses (Part 1)

Cyzerg

With an increase in the demand for different types of warehouses, it's crucial that businesses choose one that best fits their requirements and operations. But what exactly are the factors that lead companies to pick one type of warehouse over another? And what are all the types of warehouses in the market today? In this article, we will explain the necessity of different types of warehouses, elements that differentiate each warehouse from the others, and part one of the various types of warehou

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10 Keywords Logistics Professionals Should Keep an Eye on in 2020

Kuebix

The start of a new year means that it’s time to realign priorities and set new goals. This doesn’t mean you have to start from scratch! There are plenty of topics and information from 2019 that are important to carry over into 2020. Below are a few keywords that are sure to make headlines this […]. The post 10 Keywords Logistics Professionals Should Keep an Eye on in 2020 appeared first on Kuebix.

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How to take advantage of today's market while planning for the future.

Freightquote

The freight market has been especially friendly to shippers, but it’s important to stay ahead of the game. Let’s take a closer look at how to anticipate and get ahead of capacity crunch headaches, why you should be locking in freight rates and how Freightquote by C.H. Robinson can help.

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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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4 Fascinating Freight Facts

Freight Center

The freight industry is a key component to the success of modern commerce. After all, almost everything we use or consume is part of or passes through a logistics chain in one way or another. Check out these fascinating freight facts that perhaps you never knew. Freight Fact #4: Trucks are King. According to the American Trucking Association , “trucks move roughly 71.4% of the nation’s freight by weight.

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A look at what is in store for 2020

Logistics Management

Technology continues to be the driving force, but it's evolving.

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2019 through the rearview: Hours reforms filed, trucking hits a plateau, major fleets abruptly close, Calif. goes after owner-operators (and more)

Overdrive Online

The basic theme of the year, at least from a business perspective, was as figurative as it was literal: We're not in 2018, anymore. Freight demand took a hit. Some of 2018's themes, however, continued, with considerable interest in the parking crisis, hours of service reform in light in the ELD mandate, and more.

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What proposed HOS changes in U.S. mean to Canadian drivers

Truck News

Proposed changes to the U.S. hours of service rules have been touted as more flexible for drivers and carriers -- but what about the benefits and the flexibility for cross-border drivers and carriers? Will the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's proposed HOS provide the same benefits for cross-border drivers, or just make the hours-related differences between Canada and the United States even more confusing?

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A little piece of inspiration for a ‘new me’ — or an old me made new, as the case may be

Overdrive Online

Got those new year's resolutions in the hopper, drivah? Well, CoachCarolyn O'Byrne wants you to grab hold of this idea: "Every day is a new day, and an opportunity to. commit to improvement." She offered this guest post as a bit of extra inspiration, and a poem. Here's a Happy New Year to all of you.

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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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Should You Adopt Predictive Analytics in Warehouse Management?

Cyzerg

A gamut of challenges such as omnichannel sales, seasonal demand fluctuation, overstocking, out-of-stock situations, back orders, order returns, and the constant striving for ever-shorter lead times create pressure for better warehouse process and operations management. As a result, a considerable number of warehouses have now adopted and – many more are willing to adopt – predictive analytics in warehouse management.

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Supply-Chain Transparency Starts With This Basic Relationship Advice

Supply Chain Brain

Fuel and freight make up nearly two-thirds of logistics costs. Supply-chain and logistics managers need to optimize those costs to improve the bottom line.

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Increasing demand for industrial automation is key for driving smart and mobile supply chain

Logistics Management

According to a new market report, the global smart & mobile supply chain solutions market was valued at $13,614.8 million in 2018 and is expected to reach $31,612.0 million by 2027, expanding at a CAGR 9.9% from 2019 to 2027.

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Fleetwood Transportation Joins List of Companies That Have Shut Down in 2019

Food Logistics

Fleetwood Transportation shut down its operations on New Years Eve, citing troubles of finding insurance.

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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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A Complete Guide to All Types of Warehouses (Part 1)

Cyzerg

With an increase in the demand for different types of warehouses, it's crucial that businesses choose one that best fits their requirements and operations. But what exactly are the factors that lead companies to pick one type of warehouse over another? And what are all the types of warehouses in the market today? In this article, we will explain the necessity of different types of warehouses, elements that differentiate each warehouse from the others, and part one of the various types of warehou

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How the Smart Factory Is Impacting Auto and Food Producers

Supply Chain Brain

The rise of smart factories promises to impact the future of manufacturing in emerging economies.

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Workplace harassment ruling

Truck News

For workplaces covered by the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA) -- or those who are required to have such coverage -- an employee may not have the right to sue the employer in a civil action for constructive dismissal. This is because workplace harassment that causes chronic mental stress is considered a workplace injury for which WSIA benefits are available. .

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Noodoe EV Unveils New Operating System for Chargers

NGT News

Noodoe EV, a company that specializes in electric vehicle (EV) charging technology, has debuted its new EV OS and announced that the system is compliant with the OpenADR 2.0b standard. Noodoe EV OS is a cloud-based operating system for the company’s EV chargers that fully automates service delivery and offers universal payment options to customers. […].

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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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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 3, 2020)

Talking Logistics

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a fun and relaxing holiday. We’re just three days into the new year and we already face a growing risk to supply chains around the world: an escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Let’s hope it doesn’t get worse. It was a relatively quiet week for supply. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 3, 2020).

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The Amazonification of Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Digital network platforms and advanced analytics are making it possible for logistics providers to achieve unprecedented levels of visibility and collaboration, enabling true end-to-end supply chains.

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The Most Listened To Freight and Logistics Podcasts of 2019

GlobalTranz

Today’s post will cover the top 10 podcasts of “The Freight Project Podcast” in total listens that were published in 2019. This year’s freight and logistics podcasts featured fantastic thought leaders from all around the industry who were guests in a Q&A type format with Cerasis Marketing Manager – Adam Robinson as the host. The.read More.

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North Carolina Fleet Converts Vans to Propane Autogas

NGT News

Adult Life Programs, a nonprofit organization offering adult day services and transportation to individuals in Catawba County, N.C., recently deployed new propane autogas vehicles in its fleet. The organization worked with Alliance AutoGas to convert a Ford E-350 passenger van and two Ford Transit passenger vans to bi-fuel propane. Alliance AutoGas member Blossman Gas was […].

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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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Last Mile Distribution News: January 3, 2020

Stord

January 3, 2020 Walmart To Leverage Supercenters in Distribution Strategy Walmart’s new distribution strategy, according to CEO Doug McMillon, is to leverage more of its own supercenters rather than e-commerce facilities. The big-box retailer plans to sell added warehouse and shipping capacity to third-party sellers on Walmart.com and have online orders fulfilled by traditional stores.

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My best of 2019: Trucking album, eats, show …

Overdrive Online

"Long Haul Paul" Marhoefer singles out a few overlooked superlatives from the year, as it comes to a close: The Franklin County Trucking Company's all-star punked-out trucking record, the Pennsylvania Truckers 4 Hope show, and a Cambridge, Ind., Punjabi restaurant just off I-70.

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J.B. Hunt expands final mile portfolio with acquisition of RDI Last Mile Co

Logistics Management

the company announced that its subsidiary, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, acquired the assets of South Easton, Mass.-based RDI Last Mile Co. on December 31, 2019. A purchase price was not disclosed, but company officials said that the acquisition was funded using J.B. Hunt’s existing revolving credit facility.

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LA Metro Adding More CNG Buses to Fleet

NGT News

Bus manufacturer New Flyer of America Inc. says the Los Angeles County Metro Transit Authority (LA Metro) will be taking delivery of 70 Xcelsior 60-foot, heavy-duty compressed natural gas (CNG) transit buses. This deal is a part of an October 2017 contract between New Flyer and LA Metro, whereby the transit agency made an initial […]. The post LA Metro Adding More CNG Buses to Fleet appeared first on NGT News.

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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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Logistics Manager

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How Blockchain Can Increase Your Supply Chain Security

Shipchain

Supply chain security is something that all supply chain managers should be closely monitoring. Today’s supply chains face a unique array of threats, both in the physical and digital realm. Several years ago, the biggest supply chain issues to combat were things like supply chain terrorism, theft (internal or external), and piracy. Nowadays, you must also consider digital threats like data breaches and hackers.

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Manufacturing finishes 2019 on a decline, reports ISM

Logistics Management

The report’s key metric, the PMI, fell 0.9% to 47.2 in December (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), following readings of 48.1 in November and 49.1, 47.8, and 48.3, in August, September, and October, respectively.

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