Is your fleet giving a good first impression?
Fleet Owner
JUNE 21, 2019
Frequent washing is not only good for your trucks, it’s good for your company image.
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FTL or LTL? What You Need to Know and Which Works Best for You.
ShipLilly
JUNE 17, 2019
Shippers have a variety of options available to them based on the size of their shipment. LTL and FTL Freight offer the perfect solution for different situations and it’s important to understand the key differences between both modes, especially if you’re new to the terms. What are LTL and FTL? LTL refers to less than truckload. FTL refers to full truckload freight.
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What happens When Everyone is the “Shipper of Choice”?
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 20, 2019
The over-the-road capacity challenges of the last year have caused a lot of shippers to rethink their carrier acquisition and retention strategies. While the capacity situation is better than in 2018, the capacity challenge never goes away and carriers across the board have learned to become more particular about which shippers they will do business with.
Parcel Shipping Services: Understanding SmartPost and SurePost
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JUNE 18, 2019
By now, you’re probably well-acquainted with the potential for parcel shipping services like UPS SurePost and FedEx SmartPost to save you big money. The basic model of each service is the same. Packages start with UPS or FedEx and end up at a USPS sorting facility for final delivery by letter carriers on their regular routes. But what else do you really know about the ins and outs of these hybrid delivery solutions?
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.
6 in 10 Companies Plan Warehouse Automation to Ease Labor Woes
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 21, 2019
Automation will enhance worker performance rather than replace workers as 61% of companies will enable partial automation or labor augmentation with technology in the warehouse.
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Supply Chain Management: Addressing the Globalization Problem
Morai Logistics
JUNE 19, 2019
Alongside the many opportunities globalization presents for the supply chain industry are potential pitfalls, as such, preparing for them is crucial to the industry’s health. Globalization has had many positive effects on supply chains. From greater market growth due to an increase in demand, to greater connectivity due the rise of the internet.
Blockchain and Cloud-based Platforms Usher In New Era of Complex Data Streams in Freight Shipping
Kuebix
JUNE 20, 2019
Blockchain and cloud-based platforms are revolutionizing the way logistics operations are being conducted around the world. Big Data has been a hot topic in the industry for years, but the way to truly harness it has remained out of reach for many companies. Blockchain technologies and cloud-based platforms are changing the narrative. Now, complex data […].
What’s Really Behind Slowbalization
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 18, 2019
A new focus on regional manufacturing and post-globalization is changing the supply chain landscape.
4 transformational trucking technology trends
Fleet Owner
JUNE 20, 2019
Fleets need to continue to keep up-to-date on developments in these areas so they will be able to determine when the time is right to embrace new technologies in order to maximize their impact on fleet operations.
Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs
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The Managed Transportation Services Outlook
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 19, 2019
I recently wrapped up my Managed Transportation Services market study which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2023, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, and customer size. In an MTS arrangement, a shipper contracts with a third party to plan and execute their moves for them.
Want to Reduce Freight Costs? Use a TMS… & Here’s Why
GlobalTranz
JUNE 19, 2019
Implementation of a TMS is the most effective and productive way to reduce freight spend across the board. Shippers are under increasing pressure to release the burden on carriers and avoid all errors. In addition, customer expectations are growing faster than ever before, thanks to the surge in e-commerce. For shippers to remain competitive, they.read More.
The 12 Most Dangerous Companies of 2019
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 17, 2019
A look at the "Dirty Dozen" companies who do a better job at PR than at protecting their workers and their communities.
Logistics report warns of climate-related risks, costs
Fleet Owner
JUNE 19, 2019
The entire supply chain need to consider aggressive steps to counter a growing number of weather-related disruptions, according the 2019 State of Logistics report.
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.
Shippers Claim Class One Railroads Fines are Unfair, Illogical, and Arbitrary
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 17, 2019
Railroad customers objected to escalating fines across the country’s seven Class I carriers and referred to monopolistic, unfair, illogical, and arbitrary actions by most of the railroads. The post Shippers Claim Class One Railroads Fines are Unfair, Illogical, and Arbitrary appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Transloading vs. Crossdocking
3PL Insights
JUNE 18, 2019
What are Crossdocking Services? The process of crossdocking is taking the goods from an inbound vehicle, transferring them across a distribution dock, and loading them into an outbound vehicle. This process usually reduces or eliminates storage time. A crossdocking warehouse usually has a designated zone for temporary storage. For loads that need to change routes, it can help save shippers time and money on storage fees.
California Assembly Passes Independent Contractor Bill
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 17, 2019
Bill that advances to state Senate codifies state Supreme Court ruling banning most independent contractors.
FET opponents rally on Capitol Hill
Fleet Owner
JUNE 20, 2019
“The FET is an unfair method of taxing the trailer industry, and it limits the purchase of newer, safer and greener trailers and parts — all of which are boons to the economy,” says Gwendolyn Brown, NTDA president. “As increasing regulatory burdens are mandated by the EPA, CARB and other government agencies, the costs of heavy-duty trucks and trailers continue to increase making the FET that much more burdensome.
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
Shopify Fulfillment Network aims to help U.S. merchants handle logistics pain points
Logistics Management
JUNE 20, 2019
Toronto-based Shopify, a multi-channel commerce platform, said this week it has introduced a fulfillment network, entitled the Shopify Fulfillment Network. Company officials said that this network “will provide United States-base merchants with a network of distributed fulfillment centers, coupled with machine learning to ensure timely deliveries and lower shipping costs, putting their brand and customer experience front and center.
Nimble Defines High-End Logistics
Food Logistics
JUNE 17, 2019
Specialty logistics requires a unique understanding of customer requirements and changing variables.
Uncertainty in Supply Chain is Blocking International Expansion
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 19, 2019
Political uncertainty is holding back 55% of US business decision makers from expanding into new markets
12 takeaways from the 2019 State of Logistics report
Fleet Owner
JUNE 18, 2019
On June 18, the annual “State of Logistics Report" was released, showing a significant increase in U.S. business spending on logistics last year. The report, which tracks and measures all costs associated with moving freight through the U.
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.
E-commerce, booming economy fuel 11.45% rise in U.S. logistics costs, new report says
Logistics Management
JUNE 18, 2019
Riding a booming economy, U.S. Business Logistics Costs (USBLC) rose 11.4% to reach $1.64 trillion-- or 8% of 2018’s $20.5 trillion gross domestic product (GDP). That’s according to the authoritative State of Logistics report released today by A.T. Kearney, sponsored by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals and presented by Penske Logistics.
American Natural Gas Acquires AMP CNG
NGT News
JUNE 18, 2019
American Natural Gas (ANG) has acquired AMP CNG, adding 20 additional natural gas fueling stations to ANG’s portfolio. According to Andrew West, ANG’s CEO, the acquisition complements the company’s “current infrastructure and future expansion plans,” particularly in the Southeast. AMP CNG – part of AMP Americas – has compressed natural gas refueling stations in Arkansas, […].
How to Become a Carrier of the Year
Talking Logistics
JUNE 17, 2019
After the challenging transportation environment in 2018, it’s clear that shippers and carriers are dependent on each other for success. But while there’s plenty of discussion about what it means to be a “shipper of choice,” what does it mean to be a “carrier of choice?” What capabilities or attributes elevate some carriers above the. The post How to Become a Carrier of the Year appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Are illegal drugs trucking's biggest safety issue?
Fleet Owner
JUNE 16, 2019
Trucking Alliance calls on federal government to finalize guidelines for hair screenings
The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization
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The disconnects of dollars for your ELD data
Overdrive Online
JUNE 18, 2019
The emerging market of ELD data sharing involves business-to-business sharing of highly specialized data that in some cases has value on the individual level. Should you share your data? Editor Max Heine explores the question here.
Oregon Legislature Green-Lights ZEV Bill
NGT News
JUNE 19, 2019
An Oregon bill aimed at reducing greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions from the transportation sector has passed the state legislature. S.B.1044 is designed to help drive down emissions by setting goals – linked to Oregon’s GHG-reduction goals – for the adoption of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in the state. Under the bill, 90% of all new vehicles sold […].
Robotic Warehouses: Why Are Companies Straggling Behind the Movement?
GlobalTranz
JUNE 21, 2019
Robotic warehouses have great potential. Supply chain leaders across the globe scour the latest technologies and capabilities of robots. The reasoning is simple; robots offer a tireless army of workers without the hassle of managing human laborers. Unfortunately, significant obstacles to robotic warehouses still result in some companies eyeing the technology with suspicion, if not.read More.
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