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.
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.
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.
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
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Who Pays for Low/No-Cost TMS?
Talking Logistics
JUNE 18, 2019
The blossoming array of transportation management systems (TMS) is generating more confusion than ever before. If shippers fail to understand the true total cost of ownership that comes with any TMS solution, they risk making the wrong decision. This article will shed some light on what to consider when selecting a TMS solution in a. The post Who Pays for Low/No-Cost TMS?
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.
A look at trucking market trends
Fleet Owner
JUNE 17, 2019
From evolving logistics models to changes in maintenance and legislation, it's helpful to take a moment and look at what's going on within our industry and how that affects our customers and the way we do business.
Nimble Defines High-End Logistics
Food Logistics
JUNE 17, 2019
Specialty logistics requires a unique understanding of customer requirements and changing variables.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Editor’s Pick: Building the Customer Relationship
Talking Logistics
JUNE 20, 2019
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This post from GEODIS’ blog discusses the importance of customer relationships and how to develop and maintain them.
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.
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.
Why I.T. Systems Are Key for Global Supply Chain Evolution
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 19, 2019
The source of many issues in supply chain and logistics management often can be traced to underperforming, overburdened I.T. systems.
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
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.
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
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.
2018 talent-search winner Mandi Jo Pinheiro’s new CD/digital EP
Overdrive Online
JUNE 17, 2019
Owner-operator Mandi Jo Pinheiro, in a team with her husband, William, distinguishes herself yet again with a four-song CD EP and three-song digital version that's out and available as of this past weekend.
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.
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.
Can the STB Stem Rail Monopolies’ Abuse of Shippers?
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 19, 2019
High fees, bully tactics and service failures raise questions about the rail regulatory model.
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.
The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization
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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.
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.
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 […].
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.
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