Robotics on the rise
DC Velocity
JUNE 26, 2018
The evolution of the warehouse and distribution center is causing a revolution in automated solutions for everything from picking to loading, as robotics R&D accelerates.
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Brexit’s unaccustomed burdens
Automotive Logistics
JUNE 27, 2018
Nine months before the UK’s planned departure from the European Union, uncertainty over customs arrangements is emerging as one of the major concerns of manufacturers – perhaps just as much, if not more so, than the prospect of tariffs and taxes. The risks and impacts from delays in logistics flows and added administration are seen by some manufacturers and industry groups, including SMMT, as a direct threat to productivity and competitiveness.
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It’s Hard to Learn if you Already Know
The Lean Thinker
JUNE 28, 2018
In this TED Talk, Amy Edmondson of the Harvard Business School talks about “How to turn a group of strangers into a team.” Although long-standing teams are able to perform, our workplaces today require ad-hoc collaboration between diverse groups. The question is: What kind of leadership, and what kind of structure, contributes to working together on the problem?
Essential Elements to Deploying IoT in the Warehouse
Cyzerg
JUNE 26, 2018
In one of our recent blogs, we talked about what IoT (Internet of Things) is and whether it’s the right time to adopt it. You can find that blog right here. However, since IoT in the warehouse is a fairly new concept/technology, warehouse managers, technology directors, and higher decision makers might find it somewhat difficult to plan it and of course, even more challenging implementing it.
Rethinking warehouse work culture: Can automation create better workplaces?
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.
Lose Your Why, Lose Your Way with Mike Temple
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 25, 2018
Download the audio file. Podcast Summary: Joe is joined by Mike Temple, Executive Coach at TranStrategy Partners. Initially, Mike was Joe’s client, but over time they became great friends. They have collaborated on numerous articles, webinars, and research. Mike earned a degree in Business Administration from Utah State. In the podcast interview, Mike explains what happens when companies lose their purpose and what they can do to get it back.
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Shipping Heavy Freight: Four Functions You Should Ask a Fulfillment Center To Help With
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JUNE 28, 2018
Once upon a time, most people would have thought twice before ordering furniture, a piece of exercise equipment, or a kitchen appliance online. Today, such heavy freight orders are commonplace. For example, according to a survey conducted by AlixPartners in 2016, 88% of consumers are willing to purchase an appliance online – a vast increase over the comparatively lower 62% that were open to it in 2012.
Transportation Tactics: It’s Not All About the Price
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 27, 2018
For the rest of 2018 and well into next year, consider the supply chain overall and not just transactional pricing. It is rare that things in the supply chain and logistics industry ever stay stagnant, and with that constant change comes the emergence of new and different issues that pose challenges for those in the industry. The first half of 2018 has been a trying time for supply chain management, and the uncertainty of the future is something weighing heavily on industry insiders.
Carter Express’ Partnership with Lear Corporation Grows
Carter Logistics
JUNE 27, 2018
Blog Topics. The Shared Milkrun Mexico & Border Logistics. Carter Express’ Partnership with Lear Corporation Grows. Carter Express recently took advantage of a great opportunity to expand our partnership with the Lear Corporation, a global leader in automotive distribution. We are proud to partner with a company like Lear that lists quality, innovation, and teamwork as some of their core values.
Descartes acquires airline mail tracking firm for $25.5 million
DC Velocity
JUNE 25, 2018
Velocity Mail platform will complement company's freight visibility tools for cross-border e-commerce, Descartes says.
Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs
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Trucking and work trucks: Where safety is and isn't
Fleet Owner
JUNE 27, 2018
A glimpse at commercial fleet and driver safety highs and lows around the country along with feedback from truckers on what worries them most
Walmart Bests Whole Foods in Study of Food Supply's Human Toll
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 26, 2018
Oxfam America examined the treatment of the women, farmers and food-sector workers and many big grocers fared poorly. Grocers including Walmart Inc., Jumbo Group Ltd. and Whole Foods Market Inc. fared poorly in ratings looking at the treatment of the women, farmers and food-sector workers who supply supermarket shelves in the U.S. and European Union.
Will Delivery Bots Revolutionize Last Mile Deliveries?
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 25, 2018
Starship Technologies has designed delivery bots that make last mile deliveries. They are not the only company operating in this space, but they are the only company, that has moved beyond the pilot stage to actual commercial operations. To revolutionize last mile deliveries, continuing funding will be needed. The post Will Delivery Bots Revolutionize Last Mile Deliveries?
Everything will be cool this summer for April contest winner
DC Velocity
JUNE 28, 2018
Rock-trivia champ will be off and running with a supply of free coffee. May entries are due at midnight Pacific time on Sunday, July 1.
Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
Advertiser: GEP
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.
ELD mandate resulting in fewer HOS violations
Fleet Owner
JUNE 24, 2018
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) said hours-of-service violations have decreased since full enforcement of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate started.
Top 25 Supply Chains of 2018
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 25, 2018
Our look at the Top 25 (plus 4) Supply Chains of 2018 examines how the best companies in the world excel at managing their global supply chains. One of the most popular articles we’ve ever done is our look at analyst group Gartner’s annual ranking of the Top 25 Supply Chains. Although it sometimes seems like the exact same companies show up on the list from year to year, there actually is a lot of movement up and down the rankings, and as some companies move onto the list so too do some fall off
Amazon rolls out new plans for delivery service partners network
Logistics Management
JUNE 28, 2018
Global e-commerce powerhouse Amazon announced yesterday it is upping its plans to increase its package delivery and logistics services capabilities through the introduction of a new offering that, it said, will enable entrepreneurs to set up their own businesses to deliver Amazon packages.
Daimler enlists Penske and NFI in electric truck trials
DC Velocity
JUNE 29, 2018
Partners will share data about truck design and performance ahead of full production launch in 2021.
Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes
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
Cybersecurity a top concern as automated technologies gain traction
Fleet Owner
JUNE 29, 2018
Cybersecurity must be a priority as manufacturers begin rolling out more automated driving systems, transportation industry groups told the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Crowdsourcing Opens Up a Whole New Talent Pool
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 23, 2018
With finding and retaining talent being one of the industry’s biggest challenges, maybe it’s time to consider another approach.
The emerging role for drones in the supply chain
Logistics Management
JUNE 27, 2018
Drones are finding their niche in the supply chain, says Matt Yearling. It just might not be where you expected to find them.
Freight audit firms Trax Technologies and Veraction announce merger
DC Velocity
JUNE 25, 2018
Combination of freight audit service providers will create single technology platform across all shipping modes, firms say.
How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES
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.
Peterbilt offers glowing industry outlook as it shows off PACCAR Innovation Center
Fleet Owner
JUNE 27, 2018
SUNNYVALE, CA. As Peterbilt Motors Co. finds itself in the middle of what is shaping up to be a record-breaking year, the company invited trucking journalists to the site of where some of the industry's next big breakthroughs are likely to happen.
Dimensional Weight Pricing: Problem or Solution?
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 25, 2018
Packaging efficiency has direct correlation to transportation cost.
This Week in Logistics News (June 23 – 29)
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 29, 2018
The group play stage of the 2018 World Cup is over and the tournament has moved on to the knockout stage, where the remaining 16 teams will play a single elimination tournament. Notice I said remaining 16 teams and not the best 16 teams. This is due to the somewhat unfair nature of the random draw, where some groups are simply more difficult to advance through.
The long and the short of it at the AAR
DC Velocity
JUNE 26, 2018
The rail trade group has gone from agnostic to adversarial on the issue of nationwide use of twin-33 truck trailers. Its rationale is puzzling.
The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization
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On cybersecurity, rely on third parties at your own risk
Fleet Owner
JUNE 27, 2018
Steve Brumer, partner of 151 Advisors, said a recent discussion with the CEO of a trucking and warehousing firm is indicative of too many businesses across the United States.
Trucks Platoon Across North Carolina Turnpike
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 29, 2018
The “platoon” consisted of three trained, professional truck drivers in Volvo VNL tractors, each pulling double 28-foot trailers, going 62 mph while keeping a time gap of 1.5 seconds, maintaining a closer distance than what is typical for on-highway tractors.
The “New” Digital Control Tower: Modern, Resilient, Intuitive
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 28, 2018
Control towers emerged in the 1990s as the logistics industry—specifically 3PLs—needed a mechanism to provide visibility to their clients. Successfully addressing the challenge of accounting for inventory in motion/at rest was a differentiator for all players (3PLs, distributors, retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers). Thus, the foundation was laid for what is known today as digital control towers (DCTs).
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