GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
As noted by Freight Waves, e-commerce will contribute to the delivery of more than 100 million parcels per day by 2026. Every shipper is actively engaged in the process of refining final mile services, offering customers new delivery options, such as buy online pick up in-store (BOPIS), and same-day delivery to the residence. Such transformation.read More.
Kane is Able
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Lip Service. According to Merriam-Webster, it’s a belief “expressed in words but not backed by deeds.”. There’s a lot of that going on when it comes to programs for continuous improvement in logistics. Some companies do quite a good job presenting the image of a quality-driven operation. But too often the banners, slogans and award certificates – the eye candy – don’t translate into real cultural change.
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Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
"Robots and humans could have an active collaboration, where a robot can say, 'I see that you are picking up these heavy objects from the top shelf and I think you may be doing that a lot of times. Let me help you.
Cyzerg
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Wave picking streamlines one of the most complicated warehouse activities, the order picking process. Because warehouse operations depend on countless variables such as labor resources, equipment, shipping schedules, and more, your picking process needs to be able to accommodate all these conditions to fulfill orders efficiently, on time, and without bottlenecks.
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The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
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Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
The "Squishy Rotobt" is equipped with six cameras, GPS, and various interchangeable chemical, biological, and radiological sensors that deliver data and 360-degree videos in situations where human access can be difficult or unsafe.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
There have been many ways that companies have attempted to exchange data and information with their trading partners over the years. One more recent method is through online customer portals. While these portals are meant to replace the manual processing of faxes and emails, they create their own integration challenges. What are some of those. Read more Integrating Customer Portals into End-to-End Supply Chain Processes.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
How do fleet managers decide what they should look for when trying to assess the security policies and measures related to their telematics platform?
Freightquote
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
FOB stands for “free on board” or “freight on board” in shipping. It indicates when the liability and ownership of goods is transferred from a seller to a buyer. Get the full breakdown from Freightquote.
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In 2025, the Supply Chain continues its evolution toward “Logistics 4.0,” inspired by Industry 4.0. Two major characteristics define this transformation: automation, driven by robotic solutions, and prediction, paving the way for an era of planning and simulation powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Research suggests how shippers can avoid these costs, which extend beyond detention fees.
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Keeping up with your braking systems might be the most important thing you can do when it comes to avoiding the principal violations inspectors are looking for year-round, nationally, and particularly in the states shown here. Window also, here, on brake-related resources available via Overdrive and elsewhere.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
State truck association official calls the measure 'overkill'
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
The supply chain as we know it is on the precipice of tipping from decades of steadily accelerating “push” dynamics to a new “push-and-pull” model.
Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring
Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?
Food Logistics
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
There were more truckload shipments on the spot market in August than any other month in 2019.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Fleet telematics has a robust return on investment. Multitenant platforms can be an elegant way to collect Big Data. Big Data, used right, has great power. Put them all together and what do you get? An interesting logistics technology. The GeoTab Telematics Platform Telematics solutions provide truck fleets with the ability to remotely monitor the location, status, health, and activity of vehicles.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Volvo Dynamic Steering (VDS), Volvo Active Driver Assist 2.0 and the next generation of its Turbo Compound engine will be available by next year.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Landi Renzo USA, the U.S. subsidiary of Landi Renzo Group, has announced a new alternative fueling collaboration with Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), the airport authority that owns and operates Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The collaboration involves the deployment of Ford F-250/350 vehicles fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG), which will be used to […].
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.
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Driver turnover is persistently high, and carriers have trouble filling seats. But that doesn't mean there's a shortage of those willing to drive a truck, says DOL economist Kristen Monaco. She penned a report in March painting the "driver shortage" as a myth — and tiffed ATA in the process.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
A small, thinly funded company - Starsky Robotics - was the first to test an autonomous truck on the Interstate. Starsky is zigging while the rest of the industry has zagged. Starsky is betting the simplicity in engineering will allow them to win the race to market autonomous trucks. The post Who Will Win the Autonomous Trucking Race? Don’t Bet on the Big Guys appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
As 2019 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week comes to an end, Kenworth pays homage to truckers with an inspirational video that highlights its premium equipment.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System (SRHS), a healthcare provider located in Spartanburg, S.C., has been finding success with propane autogas over the years. In 2013, SRHS began looking for an alternative fuel option for its fleets in order to help the region meet emissions criteria. SRHS’ director of transportation services, Jimmy Riley, says, “The hospital had, […].
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Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
A big winner among several at the first-ever American Pride Truck Charity benefit show for St. Christopher, held in truck parking at GATS, was "The Family Tree", a mural-wrapped 2018 Peterbilt 579 owned and operated by the O'Donnells, of Tennessee. It's intended "to celebrate the history and culture of trucking," Holly says.
Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Research finds it a growing factor in logistics costs.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
For fleets with constantly under the gun with changing requirements and data demands, Zebra Technologies’ TC57 mobile cpu has been the magic bullet.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
The robot uprising is coming to a store near you. And no, I’m not talking about Skynet building T-1000 Terminators to take over the world (or store in this case). I am talking about how the retail store is drastically changing to become more automated, using artificial intelligence, and relying on non-human assistance for check-outs, price checks, and inventory management.
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Financial institutions must navigate a complex web of policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and manage risk. When Hellenic Bank, a leading retail lender in Cyprus, set out to transform its procurement operations, it needed more than just software deployment. It required a partner that would help embed its intricate buying processes — with all its validations, risk assessments and tiered approvals — into a unified system.
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
"Somebody had called 911 and said I'd shot my wife in the house," PaleriderTV's Lawson says, which wasn't the case. She wasn't even home. "A good thing," he says, as she'd probably have been the one nearest the door and "she would have probably had a heart attack" when police showed up with guns drawn. Lawson urges anyone streaming to take precautions around location sharing.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Energy industry titan T. Boone Pickens passed away today at the age of 91. The longtime Dallas resident died of natural causes surrounded by friends and family, according to boonepickens.com, citing spokesperson Jay Rosser. “Pickens was a pioneer in the energy industry, a career-long champion for shareholder rights, a groundbreaking health and fitness advocate, and […].
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Grant programs in California and other states are playing a critical role in getting more electric commercial vehicles on the road.
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