Spear, ATA president, tears into OOIDA over its agenda, tactics
DC Velocity
APRIL 30, 2018
Spear said he and family have received death threats, warnings of ATA headquarters being bombed.
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Uberization of Logistics Has Arrived
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 30, 2018
For an industry that is forever on the move, the world of logistics is in a perennial state of change, facing numerous challenges and vague demands. Staying ahead in this dynamic landscape can be quite a roller coaster. Adding to this dynamic is the arrival of ‘Uberization’ that is knocking on the doors of logistics, mounting “faster that fast” delivery expectations and reaching a fruition point of determining who would be the survivors.
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One Man’s Trash: How Blockchain Can Target Food Waste to Help End World Hunger
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 2, 2018
For organizations that source products from suppliers in remote regions, blockchain can provide clarity in an otherwise murky journey from harvest to retail. World hunger is a global epidemic. According to the United Nations, one in nine people today—or 815 million globally—lack access to the food necessary to lead a healthy lifestyle. A staggering 98% of these live in developing countries and 75% live in rural areas that depend on agriculture for their livelihood.
Real-time truck parking data aims to strengthen Midwest freight corridors
Fleet Owner
MAY 2, 2018
Eight state DOTs have created a regional system that will post truck parking availability along highways and share data with telematics apps in real time.
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.
Top trucking executives say tough conditions for shippers to persist
DC Velocity
MAY 2, 2018
At NASSTRAC, executives weave narrative of tight capacity, high rates for foreseeable future.
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Roadblocks Preventing Digital Transformation in the Supply Chain
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 2, 2018
The biggest roadblocks are cultural attitudes which hinder digital transformation, as logistics professionals’ core aptitude has historically been around concrete and physical objects such as packages and vehicles.
Green Fleet of the Year 2018: Bravo Big Brown!
Fleet Owner
MAY 2, 2018
‘Green’ goals earn UPS top honor
Spotlight on forklift safety products
DC Velocity
MAY 4, 2018
These new products are designed to enhance the safety of forklift operators and pedestrians wherever lift trucks are in use.
Gartner Survey Reveals Scarcity of Current Blockchain Deployments
Supply Chain and Logistics
MAY 3, 2018
?Naturally CIOs are an entrenched bunch. But the lack of use cases that actually work is definitely a barrier to experimentation, along with the inflated cost and risk of finding software engineers with the expertise.?
Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs
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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.
Maersk First to Test LiDAR on Container Ship
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 30, 2018
Maersk’s goal of the collaboration is to prove the technology aids the seafarers, can remove the line of sight restriction from the bridge, and provides the infrastructure for a future autonomous collision avoidance system.
Continuing the tradition of high school truck driving in Maine
Fleet Owner
APRIL 30, 2018
They may just be in high school, but their talents go well beyond their years. Earlier this month 30 high school students from Maine gathered to compete in the Dick Dolloff Memorial Student Truck Driving Competition.
Lifting the economy
DC Velocity
MAY 4, 2018
With National Forklift Safety Day upon us, it's important to recognize the critical role industrial trucks play in our economy and in our lives.
Optimize Your Distribution Network for a Successful Supply Chain
Stord
MAY 3, 2018
May 4, 2018 The speed and reliability of your distribution network is essential to your company’s success. But for most companies, logistics and transportation are, at best, a supporting line of business and, at worst, a distraction. For many businesses, their supply chain grew organically along with the growth of the business and isn't built to scale, especially for ecommerce.
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.
Labor Department Pay Violation Program Becomes More Problematic
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 3, 2018
New York attorney general statement also suggest challenges from states may grow.
Driver’s horror illustrates nation’s crumbling infrastructure
Fleet Owner
APRIL 30, 2018
It was 1 o’clock on a January afternoon when a 40-lb. hunk of concrete fell from a New Jersey bridge through truck driver Earl Egbert’s windshield. He remembers nothing at all about it.
Logistics gives back
DC Velocity
MAY 4, 2018
Here's our monthly roundup of some of the charitable works and donations by companies in the material handling and logistics space.
U.K. Chicken Shortage Drags Down Yum Brands
Food Logistics
MAY 4, 2018
Yum Brands reported weaker than expected same-store sales growth in the first quarter.
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
Businesses Are Buying More Wind, Solar Power Than Ever Before
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 1, 2018
Of the 3.3 gigawatts of clean-power deals signed this year, 76% involve U.S. power projects. Companies are buying renewable power at a record pace. AT&T Inc. and Walmart Inc. are among 36 businesses, government agencies and universities that have agreed to buy 3.3 gigawatts of wind and solar power so far this year. That’s on track to shatter the previous high of 4.8 gigawatts set last year, according to a report on April 30 by Bloomberg New Energy Finance.
Will hundreds of electric trucks hauling beer be U.S. reality in only two years?
Fleet Owner
MAY 3, 2018
Looking to convert its entire U.S. long-haul fleet to renewable power by 2025, Anheuser-Busch, the nation's largest brewer, has ordered "up to 800" of Nikola Motor Co.'s electric semi-trucks.
House adopts national trucker hiring standards in FAA reform bill
DC Velocity
MAY 1, 2018
Second time in three years measure has passed House.
“How Are We Doing Better for the World?” – Millennials in Supply Chains
Morai Logistics
MAY 3, 2018
Millennials possess a dynamic resume of technical, innovative and transferable skills that researchers are defining as “hallmark” qualities of successful supply chains. Senior levels of management, including President of Morai Logistics, Kelli Saunders, recognize the contributions millennials give to the supply chain industry. During an intimate interview with host of Let’s Talk Supply Chain , Sarah Barnes, Saunders highlights the importance of women and millennials in supply chains.
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.
California High Court Rewrites Independent Contractor Criteria
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 4, 2018
State Supreme Court says that from now on, the stricter ‘ABC’ test will be applied.
Truck safety stalls despite industry efforts, new technology and regulations
Fleet Owner
APRIL 30, 2018
New report from Wards CV Intelligence examines the disconnect between intention and reality, combining latest federal data, industry survey results, and expert analysis.
Anheuser-Busch orders up to 800 hydrogen-electric Nikola semi-trucks
DC Velocity
MAY 3, 2018
Beer giant to replace all diesel trucks in U.S. dedicated fleet by 2025.
Hershey Cuts Candy Variety
Food Logistics
APRIL 30, 2018
Hershey stated that it has become too expensive and complex to manufacture, deliver and market the variety of candies that it currently offers.
The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization
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BASF Video Case Study: The Value of Real-Time Freight Visibility
Talking Logistics
MAY 3, 2018
A few weeks ago at the Descartes Evolution 2018 User Conference , I had the opportunity to interview William Wehrle, Director of Supply Chain at BASF, and David Bazzetta, Business Advisor – Process Optimization at BASF, about the importance and value of having real-time freight visibility. Before BASF implemented the Descartes MacroPoint solution, “more often than not, we had no visibility into shipments that were delayed,” explained Wehrle.
4 Major pain points you may not expect from fleet telematics providers
Fleet Owner
MAY 3, 2018
There are many variables to consider when choosing the best telematics solution for your business. Some variables we expect, but it is the unexpected ones that can wind up ruining the buying experience.
Robots set record for autonomous piece picking
DC Velocity
MAY 4, 2018
RightHand Robotics says machines "picked and placed" 131,072 items during the Modex show in April.
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