Loginext
DECEMBER 3, 2018
Here are the top 3 things that'll stay strong in 2019, shape how logistics is handled, and business is conducted across the globe. With the best delivery route planning software, logistics management would be more streamlined than ever before.
LandLink
DECEMBER 5, 2018
Economists differ on how much blame the Smoot-Hawley tariffs deserve for the Great Depression. They also disagree on how much credit President Franklin Roosevelt deserves for the Reciprocal Tariff Act, which put the U.S. on a path to lower tariffs. One thing appears certain. The potential economic impact of tariffs causes uncertainty on Wall Street.
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Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 6, 2018
As consumers continue to purchase goods at greater frequency and trade regulations become more complex, supply chain professionals are striving to establish end-to-end control of their business operations. The modern-day supply chain begs for visibility throughout the entire chain, from point of order, to packaging, shipping, and delivery. Supply chain and logistics decision-makers feel the weight of this shift, evidenced by the fact that control tower visibility ranks as one of the top investme
DC Velocity
DECEMBER 7, 2018
Australian rental equipment company Coates Hire cut costs and improved service with a combined transportation management/route planning solution.
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.
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 2, 2018
We salute the year’s top advancements in supply chain technology and processes. After a year full of more scandals, indictments, political contentiousness, workplace violence, school shootings and natural disasters, maybe it’s time we all took a collective breath and focused on some of the positives that came out of 2018. The low unemployment rate, for instance, has stimulated the economy to the point that the distinction between shippers and consumers has blurred significantly.
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Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 3, 2018
When we think of strategists, we tend to think of men (C-level folks are still mostly men) with giant foreheads seeing things the rest of us cannot. But strategy is often more prosaic. For example, when it comes to supply chain strategy, there is a playbook that can be followed. The post A Playbook for Supply Chain Strategy appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
DC Velocity
DECEMBER 5, 2018
Site will open in 2021 with link to Norfolk Southern railway, Georgia ports officials say.
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 3, 2018
In today’s instant-gratification world, consumers consider “almost right” completely wrong. When customers place an order, they expect perfection. Having grown accustomed to ordering online and waking up the next morning to the box on their porch, customers have high expectations that every order will be perfect. But manufacturers have long felt that perfect order performance is an admirable yet unattainable goal.
Fleet Owner
DECEMBER 1, 2018
New president, trade pact, and emissions rules brings changes, opportunities to United States' third-largest trading partner.
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Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 5, 2018
Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday are in the books, and we are in the full swing of the holiday shopping, and shipping, season. Over the years, as e-commerce has grown and retailers are shipping more packages than ever before, holiday logistics has become a make or break area for these companies. The nightmare of 2013, and the roughly two million packages that were delivered late, still looms large in the minds of retailers, […].
DC Velocity
DECEMBER 3, 2018
Growing demand for advanced material handling equipment will boost AGV market over next seven years.
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 3, 2018
By improving performance in increasing automation, managing data and building flexibility into their networks, e-commerce companies will be able to better manage inventory and increase the efficiency of their last-mile delivery networks.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 5, 2018
Less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services provider YRC Worldwide said this week it has launched a new entity through the meshing of its LTL network with a freight brokerage and customer-facing transportation management system (TMS).
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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.
Fleet Owner
DECEMBER 5, 2018
Advocating change with an all-or-nothing approach likely inhibits discussion with fleets that have to work through the real-world challenges and still stay in business and maintain profitability.
DC Velocity
DECEMBER 5, 2018
For the 15th straight year, logistics provider will deliver Christmas trees, letters, decorations and gifts to U.S. military personnel stationed overseas, company says.
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2018
A report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine said the gas tax would have to rise to almost 30 cents a gallon within 10 years, and the diesel levy to about 40 cents, to generate $20 billion annually, as $70 billion will be need over next 20 years.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 4, 2018
Two Kardashians just Tweeted and Instagrammed a photo of your product. A tidal wave of online orders spiked your system. Is your warehouse ready? Is it ready to deliver same-day? This might sound extreme, but it’s exactly where we are today in supply chain. Agility and rapid fulfillment no longer fall into the “buzzword” category—they’re the expectations of your customers.
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
Fleet Owner
DECEMBER 6, 2018
ACT and FTR are reporting a decline in North American Class 8 truck orders in November. ACT’s preliminary data shows the industry booked 27,900 units during the month, down 36% from October but only 15% from last November.
DC Velocity
DECEMBER 3, 2018
Cutting-edge tech is an increasingly common sight around the warehouse, from robots to drones to wearable devices.
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 5, 2018
The new gadgets are already showing lucrative returns, improving productivity by 25% and processing capacity by 30%.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 6, 2018
As U.S. importers, we live in interesting times. It can seem overwhelming just to keep up with what’s changing in tariffs, let alone know the full impact of those changes on your business. This quick summary brings you up to date on what’s happened in U.S. tariffs this year so far. It also provides ideas that can help you manage potential disruptions to your supply chain as developments continue to unfold.
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.
Fleet Owner
DECEMBER 6, 2018
New Volvo Trucks options packages for regional-, long-haul models give customers a base of features to build from for their applications, helping streamline the ordering process.
DC Velocity
DECEMBER 3, 2018
Use of autonomous delivery vehicles will drastically change consumer e-commerce environment by 2040, research study says.
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 3, 2018
The race may not always be to the swift, but it will be to the tech-savvy.
Brighter Logistics
DECEMBER 3, 2018
As Freight on Trucks Becomes More Valuable, Thieves Get Creative in Their Attempts to Steal It. Cargo thieves are expanding their methods to include those commonly used in cyber security hacks, such as social engineering, spoofing and identity theft. Thieves may use information gained through these methods to impersonate legitimate drivers and companies to create … Continue reading "Protecting Your Freight".
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Fleet Owner
DECEMBER 5, 2018
There's opportunity for trucking growth in the current economy, but scarcity of workers and drivers can be a roadblock. Arizona-based Insearch Corp. is finding the right formula that includes family, long-time workers, the right equipment, in-house maintenance, and constant hiring efforts.
DC Velocity
DECEMBER 4, 2018
Demand for supply chain visibility tools will continue, regardless of impact of tariffs on trade rates, firm says.
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 6, 2018
Servitization offers a new business model that shifts a company’s emphasis from what it makes to what it can offer customers. Servitization is a business model in which a machine (i.e., forklift, truck, order picking robot) is not sold, but is accessed by an end-user through a multi-year fixed-fee outcome-based service-contract. A servitization contract can be attached at the time of the delivery of a new or used machine, as well as engaged anytime during the post-delivery of a machine.
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