FedEx orders 20 Tesla Semi electric trucks
DC Velocity
MARCH 26, 2018
Vehicles will reduce transport costs through fuel savings, improved safety, FedEx says.
Sat.Mar 24, 2018 - Fri.Mar 30, 2018
200 
Should You Adopt Predictive Analytics in Warehouse Management?
Cyzerg
MARCH 28, 2018
A gamut of challenges like omnichannel sales, seasonal demand fluctuation, overstocking, out-of-stock situations, back orders, order returns, and the constant strife for ever-shorter lead times create pressure for better warehouse process and operations management. As a result , a considerable number of warehouses have a now adopted and many more are willing to adopt predictive analytics in warehouse management.
Join 84,000+
Insiders
Sign Up for our Newsletter
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Trending Sources
Succession planning can be good for your company's future and present
Fleet Owner
MARCH 28, 2018
Transportation mergers and acquisitions expert shares seven best practices for your company’s succession planning.
KataCon4–Notes along the way: Part 2
The Lean Thinker
MARCH 30, 2018
One of the things Menlo does (and I am sure they are not the only ones in their business who do) is create user personas – a biographical profile of a fictional person who represents a category of potential user for the software they are developing. In Joy, Inc , Rich Sheridan describes the often contentious process of then forcing the customer to pick a single persona as the primary user – the persona whose needs will drive all decisions about optimization.
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.
Off and running
DC Velocity
MARCH 28, 2018
A consolidation and new automated storage equipment helped Puma North America add the speed it needs to meet escalating customer demands.
Sign up to get articles personalized to your interests!
Logistics Brief brings together the best content for Logistics and Warehousing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
More Trending
Finding and keeping drivers still trucking’s top focus
Fleet Owner
MARCH 30, 2018
It’s an issue that’s rarely gone away and is now only going to become more acute.
How To Fill Out A Winning Fulfillment Center Bracket
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
MARCH 27, 2018
It’s March Madness, and for most of us that means one thing: Brackets. According to many reports, 70 million people filled one out this year, including some of us who have already had our hopes dashed by early tournament upsets. Imagine if there were a similar process for narrowing down your company’s network of warehouse and fulfillment centers. How would you go about choosing your final contenders, and what criteria would you use?
Purolator joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance
DC Velocity
MARCH 26, 2018
Canadian parcel carrier sees potential applications in vendor management, loss prevention and security, and billing and payments.
Cryptocurrency Now Accepted as Payment for Container Shipping
Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 27, 2018
Online shipping company 45HC.COM will accept the CXO token as payment for its cargo shipping services.
Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs
Advertisement
Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.
New truck driving course at California high school changing lives
Fleet Owner
MARCH 28, 2018
Dave Dein, a teacher at Patterson High School in California, was unsure what to expect when the father of a student came to speak him two months ago with tears in his eyes.
Blockchain is everywhere
Logistics Management
MARCH 27, 2018
In my line of work, I get a lot of e-mail, actually make that a LOT of e-mail. The topics range across all modes of freight transportation, to be sure, as well as policy and technology. One common theme in more than a few e-mails that has come in over the last several months, and even longer, centers around blockchain technology and its impact, or rather potential impact, on myriad aspects of freight transportation, supply chain, and logistics operations.
Cerasis adds multi-carrier parcel shipping management to its TMS
DC Velocity
MARCH 26, 2018
Partnership with Pierbridge lets shippers compare cost and transit time in real time, firm says.
OSHA Cracks Down on Failure to File Electronic Injury Reports
Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 28, 2018
Because of confusion over the rule, more than a third of workplaces did not submit the reports.
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.
Nine traits of high-performing trucking companies
Fleet Owner
MARCH 27, 2018
The Truckload Carrier Association’s Best Practices Groups break down what makes the best trucking the best: From seeking ideas from all employees to focusing on small gains over giant leaps.
Blockchain: The “Building Block” of the Supply Chain of Tomorrow?
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 26, 2018
Supply chain analysts are far more caustious concerning the maturity of blockchain for business applications that the broader tech community. Perhaps too cautious. One day after analysts appeared on a HighJump panel on this topic, an article appeared in the Wall Street Journal that claimed that 1.1 million items from Walmart are being tracked by blockchain, helping the massive retailer trace these products journey from supplier to store.
With "Parcel Metro" service, DHL looks to be big fish in fast-growing delivery pond
DC Velocity
MARCH 26, 2018
German giant seeks to leverage brand, IT to plant flag in local markets.
Three Keys to Avoid the Supply Chain Relationship Rut
Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 25, 2018
A supply chain partner that is flexible, innovative and invested in the customer experience will keep the relationship moving forward. Taking the time to reflect on relationships can be as inconvenient for brands as it is important. Brands have many relationships to manage, each of which are crucial to the continued success of the business and operations—especially when it comes to the supply chain.
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
What would fix the Hours of Service rules?
Fleet Owner
MARCH 30, 2018
Ahead of ELD hard enforcement, FMCSA acknowledges persistent truck driver frustration with the devices "is not an ELD thing, it's an Hours of Service thing." So what would make the HOS regulations work better?
ABF, Teamsters negotiators agree to tentative collective bargaining compact
DC Velocity
MARCH 29, 2018
Current contract extended until new one is finalized; Union leaders to discuss proposal with rank and file early next month.
5 Key Warehouse Automation Technologies to Increase Distribution Profitability
Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 28, 2018
Learn how certain key technologies will solve your company's distribution challenges. These technologies can be added to current ERP and WMS systems to boost order fulfillment productivity by 30-70% in existing or new warehouse distribution operations.
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.
The vintage, the classic, the rare old trucks at MATS 2018
Fleet Owner
MARCH 28, 2018
They don't make 'em like they used to.
5 Steps to Solve a Supply Chain Crisis
GlobalTranz
MARCH 26, 2018
With effective logistics planning and strategies, you can run a supply chain smoothly without too many concerns. However, disruptions can occur even with the best plans in place. If your company encounters a supply chain crisis, it is important not to panic. Panicking can lead to a number of hasty decisions which can make the situation worse. Assess the situation and develop an approach that minimizes losses and resolves the crisis as quickly as possible.
Port of Vancouver opens light-industrial building
DC Velocity
MARCH 30, 2018
Vancouver, Wash., facility offers 125,000 square feet for clients in advanced manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution.
Forklift for Construction Sites
Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 26, 2018
Pettibone has introduced the Cary-Lift 254i to its line of pipe, pole and log handlers.
The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization
Advertisement
Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.
PFJ: Data may be key to truck parking problem
Fleet Owner
MARCH 28, 2018
Truck stop chain thinks knowing where spaces are available in real time is critical.
This Week in Logistics News (March 24 – 30)
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 30, 2018
A few weeks ago, I wrote an article about drone deliveries, and whether or not they were actually close to a reality. In that article, I outlined a few practical applications for drones, as well as some of the more hypothetical uses. Well, this week has shown us that aside form practical uses, companies are looking towards the future for possible applications.
Blockchain group adds SMC 3 , Orbcomm
DC Velocity
MARCH 27, 2018
Firms will help Blockchain in Transport Alliance apply the data-sharing technology to logistics management, asset tracking, and transaction processing.
Let's personalize your content