Cyzerg
MARCH 13, 2018
As in transportation and healthcare, there seems to be much excitement about the Internet of Things (IoT) in the warehouse too. But, what does IoT mean for the future of warehousing? Does it fit here as well? For practical application of this technology, it is important to understand how it can be used in the warehouse to increase efficiency and visibility.
DC Velocity
MARCH 14, 2018
The workdays can be long and the technology a bit behind the times, but logistics and supply chain management is still a satisfying career, said respondents to our 15th annual Salary Survey.
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Fleet Owner
MARCH 16, 2018
But sleepiness poses a lot of risks, especially to transportation workers.
The Lean Thinker
MARCH 12, 2018
The 2018 Toyota Kata summit (KataCon4) ended several weeks ago. During the first three summits, I posted daily updates. This time I didn’t. Since the conference ended, I started a couple of posts trying to summarize but it’s been difficult. Here’s why – Starting last December when I visited Menlo, I’ve been learning and thinking so fast that by the time I wrote anything down, what I wanted to say had changed.
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.
Cyzerg
MARCH 13, 2018
As in transportation and healthcare, there seems to be much excitement about the Internet of Things (IoT) in the warehouse too. But, what does IoT mean for the future of warehousing? Does it fit here as well? For practical application of this technology, it is important to understand how it can be used in the warehouse to increase efficiency and visibility.
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Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 16, 2018
"Blockchain is one of the most promising technologies in logistics. It has the potential to digitalize many of today’s paper-based processes and overcome the multitude of different interfaces," said Martin Kolbe, CIO of Kuehne + Nagel.
Fleet Owner
MARCH 11, 2018
Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk announced late last week the company conducted the first production cargo trips of its electric Semi.
Logistics Bureau
MARCH 14, 2018
To say there is any one single way in which to manage a warehouse would be folly—much depends on the nature of the supply chain and of the warehouse itself. However, there are certain common principles that can and should be applied. Conversely, of course, this also means there are a number of ways in which companies can get it wrong. To help you keep on top of your warehouse management and ensure your storage facilities don’t generate undue supply chain costs, take note of the following eight c
DC Velocity
MARCH 12, 2018
Yes, it's a thing. And a new video shows how it's done in a busy DC.
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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.
Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 14, 2018
Around 31% of MODEX attendees said they plan on spending over $1 million over the next 18 months.
Now, That's Logistics
MARCH 12, 2018
A tecnologia que impactará a logística e a cadeia de suprimentos para sempre. Por Lucas Sanches, CIO, DB Schenker Brasil. O ritmo das mudanças tecnológicas é constante em todas as esferas da vida, e tem acelerado cada vez mais. Antes, as revoluções tecnológicas costumavam acontecer uma vez a cada século, agora elas parecem acontecer a cada década e, em alguns casos, a cada ano.
Fleet Owner
MARCH 13, 2018
Adding to its diesel and electric FE trucks, Mitsubishi Fuso will manufacture new gas trucks in South Carolina.
DC Velocity
MARCH 12, 2018
Forklifts have gone high-tech, but not everyone needs all the bells and whistles. Here's how to determine when a more basic truck might be the right way to go.
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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
MARCH 15, 2018
While 69% of companies ask suppliers to effectively manage their environmental impacts, only 34% actually provide tools and resources to incentivize action. By now it's pretty well understood that strong sustainability performance positively influences financial performance. And investors are taking notice as well. In a recent report, " Corporate Progress on the Ceres Roadmap for Sustainability ," has found that while 69% of companies call on their suppliers to effectively manage their environm
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 14, 2018
The United States has been lagging behind other parts of the world when it comes to the testing and adoption of drones for last mile deliveries. This is not due to a lack of interest or research and development efforts from some of the largest drone manufacturers. In fact, companies such as Amazon, Google, and UPS have invested incredible amounts of money into how they can deploy drones to make deliveries.
Fleet Owner
MARCH 16, 2018
Plaintiff's lawyer weighs in on ELDs – Part 2
DC Velocity
MARCH 14, 2018
California high school launches truck-driving course.
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
MARCH 13, 2018
Utilizing the inherent irrefutability within blockchain technologies, great strides can be made in reducing the risk of counterfeits and actually saving lives.
Food Logistics
MARCH 14, 2018
Accenture will help the confectionery implement SAP's S/4 HANA software in attempt to streamline Hershey's supply chain.
Fleet Owner
MARCH 16, 2018
Working as a diesel truck technician still has a bit of a stigma attached to it. Much of the general public and upcoming generation of workers view it as a typical blue collar, greasy job, when really, it’s so much more than that.
DC Velocity
MARCH 14, 2018
Women In Trucking teams up with toy maker to market truck-driver stuffie.
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
MARCH 16, 2018
“Wal-Mart sacrificed and betrayed its founder’s key principles of integrity and honesty, pushing those core values aside in its rush to win the e-commerce war at all costs," said former executive.
Now, That's Logistics
MARCH 16, 2018
Classificamos os 15 portos mais movimentados do Norte ao Sul das Américas – e o que esperar para 2018. Quando Cristóvão Colombo partiu para o Japão em 1492 buscando uma rota de comércio de especiarias mais rápida entre a Europa e a Ásia, ele não tinha como saber que a segunda maior massa terrestre na Terra – o Novo Mundo – tornaria impossível a chegada ao seu destino.
Fleet Owner
MARCH 15, 2018
Agency says collision-avoidance technology could have helped in semi-truck, SUV wreck that killed six, injured five
DC Velocity
MARCH 14, 2018
Label vendor converts manufacturing waste into combustible pellets.
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Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 15, 2018
Just how collaborative are your internal departments? If you’re running into issues when one department makes a decision that unintentionally affects one or more aspects of your supply chain, your answer is probably along the lines of “not very.” And it may be holding back your transportation team’s effectiveness due to a lack of supply chain collaboration.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 13, 2018
I get side tracked with college basketball this time of year as I cheer on my alma mater. The NCAA March Madness Final Four frenzy has transformed the sport as we know it. Are there any parallels between the tournament and supply chain transformation? Digital Supply Networks: Your Team Captain. You can view Digital Supply Networks (DSN) as a team member on the digital supply chain transformation journey.
Fleet Owner
MARCH 14, 2018
OEM dubs it a “hybrid” serving both on-highway and off-road needs.
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