DC Velocity
APRIL 11, 2018
Executive from Trans American Trucking & Warehouse joins sales and business development leaders on the Forbes Business Development Council, an invitation-only community for senior-level sales and business development executives.
Fleet Owner
APRIL 9, 2018
Commercial truck carriers and drivers have been bound by the constraints of the hours of service (HOS) rules for quite some time now. It’s not exactly breaking news that these rules have been a challenge for all key players in the industry.
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Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 13, 2018
A new shows that executives expect the most disruptive technologies to be drones (39%), driverless/autonomous vehicles (38%), wearable and mobile technology (37%) and robotics (37%).
AIMMS
APRIL 11, 2018
The food supply chain is complex and challenging. Changing consumer preferences, rising competition and new technologies are compelling food companies to rethink their approach to supply chain management. AIMMS formed a partnership with CAT Squared and UniSoma to help companies in the food industry tackle these challenges. The first product of this partnership is TacticalOps, a Planning & Optimization solution for Food Manufacturers.
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.
DC Velocity
APRIL 9, 2018
By consolidating multiple TMS systems into a single platform, the regional grocery chain cut IT costs and revved up its transportation operations.
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Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 9, 2018
The retail and e-commerce industries are driving the adoption of robotics in warehousing applications.
Logistics Management
APRIL 9, 2018
Earlier this month, Green Bay, Wisconsin-based Breakthrough Fuel, an energy management company focused on helping shippers gain transparency and “remove distortion from their transportation supply chains,” announced it has rolled out a new transportation and logistics-focused consulting service, entitled Breakthrough Supply Chain.
DC Velocity
APRIL 11, 2018
New MHI report explores the trends and technologies driving the future of supply chains and ways to break down the top barriers to adoption.
Fleet Owner
APRIL 10, 2018
A rose by any other name would smell as sweet. That’s a famous line from Romeo and Juliet, for those of us who didn’t know. I think that sentiment can be applied to the trucking industry as well.
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Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 11, 2018
Clean energy from suppliers, helped avoid over 1.5 million metric tons of greenhouse gases from being emitted in 2017. Currently, 23 suppliers are committed to this goal. If Apple can do it then its suppliers can do it. That seems to be the message that Apple is sending out. On April 9 the company announced its global facilities are now powered with 100% clean energy.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 10, 2018
E-commerce is driving the demand for smaller, more frequent last-mile deliveries. As a result, parcel rates are soaring at twice the rate of inflation. At the same time, Amazon continues to reinforce consumer expectations for free shipping and more delivery options, even as it loses billions of dollars on shipping. Shippers large and small need to look more closely at parcel transportation costs and are turning to enterprise shipping software with data-driven analytics for answers. […].
DC Velocity
APRIL 11, 2018
Craft beer maker Ritual Brewing struggled with steamy conditions inside the California warehouse that doubles as its taproom. A giant ceiling fan brought relief to workers and customers alike.
Fleet Owner
APRIL 9, 2018
PALM DESERT, CA. With capacity still as tight as almost any time in history, freight brokers meeting here sought ways to leverage technology to improve efficiency and better connect truckers with shippers.
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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.
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 8, 2018
Nearly 1 billion sq. ft. of total warehouse inventory are more than 50 years old and have clear heights of less than 20 feet—well below logistics tenant requirements.
GlobalTranz
APRIL 9, 2018
We all know how important cybersecurity is now that technology powers commerce in such a significant way. But if you perform work as part of a supply chain, you know that the stakes are especially high. Given that you’re part of a network of providers, vendors, transporters and managers, the impact of just one weak link in the supply chain cybersecurity “chain of custody” can be significant.
DC Velocity
APRIL 13, 2018
Speeding up cash flow is as important today as it was 20 years ago. Richard Piontek and eCapital are using today's tools to get the job done.
Fleet Owner
APRIL 9, 2018
The strong storms across the northeast this winter were a nightmare for everyone. Perhaps no one felt their sting more than truck drivers.
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
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 7, 2018
An up-close look at the the young people who embody the best traits of the new Supply Chain Generation. While the ratio of male-to-female managers in the supply chain field has hovered around 9:1 for an uncomfortably long time, that trend may slowly but finally be changing. At least, that's one conclusion to be had from the 30 Under 30 Rising Stars program, conducted for the past four years by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) and ThomasNet.
AIMMS
APRIL 11, 2018
The food supply chain is complex and challenging. Changing consumer preferences, rising competition and new technologies are compelling food companies to rethink their approach to supply chain management. AIMMS formed a partnership with CAT Squared and UniSoma to help companies in the food industry tackle these challenges. The first product of this partnership is TacticalOps, a Planning & Optimization solution for Food Manufacturers.
DC Velocity
APRIL 10, 2018
Looking to protect your goods from counterfeiting? Product packaging might be part of the solution.
Fleet Owner
APRIL 13, 2018
Analysis by PLG Consulting predicts “inflationary times” ahead for the industry.
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.
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 9, 2018
“Part of the rush to create single, integrated spaces is to deliver on the two-day delivery expectation that Amazon created," said Eric Lamphier of Manhattan Associates.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 12, 2018
DC Velocity and Descartes have conducted a transportation benchmark study for the last two years to help transportation professionals understand what is driving the market, and how the strategy and tactics of top performers differ from the rest of the pack. This year’s study again showed that IT spend in transportation management is expected to increase.
DC Velocity
APRIL 9, 2018
Imperial Logistics uses the One Network's cloud solution to manage the entire distribution process and help ensure the delivery of clean drugs to patients, companies say.
Fleet Owner
APRIL 11, 2018
PALM DESERT, CA. Derek Leathers, president and CEO of truckload carrier Werner Enterprises, has advice for fleets that chase high freight rates on any given day, instead of focusing on the “longer-term view.
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Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 12, 2018
Shipments of food, household goods and health and beauty products can now arrive at regional distribution centers one day early due as suppliers like General Mills and Hershey face a driver shortage as well as new driving regulations that have sent shipping costs spiraling. Just months after tightening them, Walmart Inc. has relaxed deadlines for some supplier deliveries, easing pressure on manufacturers who are already grappling with a driver shortage.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 9, 2018
As we say goodbye to Q1 2018, one of the predictions for this year has already come true: managing transportation operations has become more challenging and complex than ever due to tighter capacity and more demanding customer expectations. How can shippers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) work smarter instead of harder to succeed in this new environment?
DC Velocity
APRIL 10, 2018
Union leader speaks for small group of ABF Teamsters, underplays health of pension fund and impact of company's contributions, carrier says.
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