Marketplaces becoming popular among global online shoppers, UPS-commissioned survey says
DC Velocity
APRIL 11, 2018
Consumers seeking different delivery options, survey finds.
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The Dawn of the Automated Warehouse
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 9, 2018
The retail and e-commerce industries are driving the adoption of robotics in warehousing applications.
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Holding shippers accountable in the ELD era
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.
Optimizing the food industry: a conversation with UniSoma’s Luis Pinto
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.
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.
California truck leasing firm orders 50 Tesla Semis
DC Velocity
APRIL 13, 2018
TCI will lease trucks for routes within 300- to 500-mile range.
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FMCSA grants rest exemption for fuel haulers
Fleet Owner
APRIL 10, 2018
Under certain conditions, fuel trucks can operate for twelve hours a day without triggering the rest break requirement.
What’s Driving the Increase in Transportation Management Technology Spend?
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.
Craig McGraw accepted into Forbes Business Development Council
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.
Old US Warehouses Not Meeting Current Needs
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.
Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs
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Operational costs poised to rise for truckers
Fleet Owner
APRIL 13, 2018
Analysis by PLG Consulting predicts “inflationary times” ahead for the industry.
Breakthrough Energy establishes supply chain consulting service
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.
The secret weapon in the fight against fakes
DC Velocity
APRIL 10, 2018
Looking to protect your goods from counterfeiting? Product packaging might be part of the solution.
More Apple Suppliers Commit to 100% Clean Energy Production
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.
Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
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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.
Lessons learned from this winter’s storms
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.
Leverage Technology to Succeed in Today’s Transportation Market
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?
Giant Eagle lands big savings through software overhaul
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.
30 Supply Chain Leaders Under 30—Class of 2018
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.
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
No matter how you measure it, we all want more efficient vehicles
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.
Control the Cost of Free Shipping with Parcel TMS Analytics
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. […].
Modex 2018: Hurdling the barriers to a connected 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.
DOL Makes it Easier for Employers to Use Unpaid Interns
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 13, 2018
Restrictions still apply, but the change reverses a former position that made unpaid internships virtually disappear.
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.
Using technology to better serve the spot market
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.
Recent Supply Chain Case Studies from Logistics Viewpoints
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 9, 2018
I recently attempted to read a white paper from McKinsey that talked about the value a digitization program can provide; the problem was that after reading the article for ten minutes I still had no idea how they defined “digitization.” Sometimes I get fed up with theory. What follows are ten supply chain case studies published over the last year in Logistics Viewpoints that provide a practical approach to improving supply chain capabilities.
Show me the money, ASAP!: interview with Richard Piontek
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.
Bench Scales
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 10, 2018
Adam Equipment has introduced the Cruiser bench counting and the Cruiser bench checkweighing scales.
The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization
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XL unveils additional galvanized lowboy trailer model
Fleet Owner
APRIL 10, 2018
OEM says its new gooseneck features extra-strong decking as well.
Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes (Q1 2018)
Talking Logistics
APRIL 11, 2018
Tight capacity and rising rates in the trucking market was arguably the top headline of Q1 2018. We’ve published and recorded several posts and video episodes related to the topic over the past few weeks. But as you can see from the list below, technology-related topics and trends — such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and “the digital supply chain” — are also attracting a lot of interest and attention.
So you think you can operate a crane?
DC Velocity
APRIL 8, 2018
Hiab invites crane operators to compete in the World Crane Championship.
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