Sat.Apr 21, 2018 - Fri.Apr 27, 2018

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Carrying on the safety tradition

DC Velocity

Industrial Truck Association chairman Scott Johnson talks about the goals of National Forklift Safety Day and how he plans to build on past successes to support the organization's mission in the future.

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Waking up to a new dawn

Automotive Logistics

Brazilian vehicle manufacturers are increasingly optimistic that the country can claw its way out of a deep recession. The country is experiencing a period of low inflation, low interest rates, light GDP growth and a tentative recovery in employment, reflected in improving purchasing power and consumer confidence. Moreover, consumers with less debt and renewed access to credit are now contemplating vehicle purchases.

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Ready for Mobility Solutions & Wearable Warehouse Technology?

Cyzerg

Mobility solutions and wearable warehouse technology are not new trends, but the new level of sophistication that they now offer is helping warehouses re-invent their operations and achieve new levels of efficiency and productivity. As a result, an increasing number of warehouses are adopting these solutions as they progress towards warehouse digitalization.

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Artificial Intelligence to Thrive in Logistics

Material Handling and Logistics

AI in logistics will include intelligent logistics, predictive operations, back-office automation and new customer experience models.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Picking technologies: When inaccuracy leads to lost customers

DC Velocity

The true cost of a mispick is measured in service levels—and by a dwindling customer base when consumer and B2B buyers turn to sources that get orders right.

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Ready for Mobility Solutions & Wearable Warehouse Technology?

Cyzerg

Mobility solutions and wearable warehouse technology are not new trends, but the new level of sophistication that they now offer is helping warehouses re-invent their operations and achieve new levels of efficiency and productivity. As a result, an increasing number of warehouses are adopting these solutions as they progress towards warehouse digitalization.

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Best Forklifts of 2018 Awards

Material Handling and Logistics

Revealed at last: The winners of the industry's annual awards honoring innovative and technical merit in forklift and warehouse technology.

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LTL industry seeing strongest growth in nearly 10 years, C.H. Robinson chief says

DC Velocity

Wiehoff says LTL demand goosed by more small shipments moving in "middle-mile" service between DCs.

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Is virtual reality the best way to train truck drivers?

Fleet Owner

VRMotion, co-founded by former race car driver Dominic Dobson, says more fleets are expressing real interest.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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Just Like Clockwork:  Straight Talk About Subscription Fulfillment Challenges

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Hear that boom? That’s the sound of the business-to-consumer subscription industry.

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5 Important Consumer Demands Retailers Need to Know

Material Handling and Logistics

The bottom line: Quality matters and consumers will pay for it.

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Descartes unveils platform giving brokers capacity visibility 2 to 3 days in advance

DC Velocity

Visibility tool leverages MacroPoint unit's driver, fleet connections.

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3 tips about switching to alternative fuel trucks

Fleet Owner

The Trillium CNG managing director offers some tips to fleets considering making the switch to alternative fuel-powered vehicles.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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UPS posts solid first quarter 2018 gains

Logistics Management

Quarterly revenue was up 10% at $17.1 billion, while earnings per share at $1.55 matched Wall Street estimates while posting a 17% annual gain. Net income rose 15% to $1.3 billion.

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Reactive Supply Chain Risk Management is No Longer Viable

Material Handling and Logistics

New survey finds that only 27% of companies have structured, quantitative assessment of financial impact related to supply chains. To determine how well procurement teams today are balancing cost savings vs risk management to drive growth and to better understand how the role of procurement has changed in our modern business landscape, riskemthods conducted a survey.

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RIM Logistics acquires cross-docking facility in Los Angeles region

DC Velocity

Firm will combine forwarding, warehouse, and distribution operations in 315,000-square-foot space.

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Private Fleet of the Year: H-E-B Grocery

Fleet Owner

“People will rally to a cause to help out their fellow human beings. This time [Hurricane Harvey], maybe more so than ever before.

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How to Prepare for Proposed New Tariffs in 2025

The global trade landscape is shifting. If President Trump’s proposed tariffs come into effect, they will impact your logistics in significant ways. Our free guide provides essential insights for consumer brands and manufacturers. It is crucial to understand what these challenges mean for your logistics operations, and more importantly, how to prepare.

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Carrier reliability reaches new nadir in Q1

Supply Chain and Logistics

Ocean carriers need to worry big time. If they cannot fix the reliability problem they will soon be pre-empted by those who do.

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High School Takes on Commercial Truck Driver Shortage

Material Handling and Logistics

Patterson High School’s truck driver program could serve as a model for how industry can get attract new talent while they’re still in school.

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Fight to preserve state laws requiring driver pay for meals, rest time hits Hill again

DC Velocity

Denham of California again carries ball for big truckers against labor, smaller fry.

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Natural gas returning as smart transportation fuel

Fleet Owner

There are several new tools at the disposal of the natural gas industry that could make help natural gas's comeback in transportation successful.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Bigger ships, bigger ports an opening for 3PLs

Supply Chain and Logistics

This story indicates that 3PLs will provide the supply chain wisdom the ocean carriers and port operators refuse to take on. Look for more and more profitable intermediaries, rather than fewer, in ocean supply chains.

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Amazon Will Deliver Packages to GM, Volvo Trunks in the US

Material Handling and Logistics

The in-car delivery scheme is an attempt by Amazon to overcome the hesitation that many feel about opening their home remotely for couriers.

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Study: Amazon's FBA Onsite program poses a threat to 3PLs

DC Velocity

Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) Onsite may also help firm negotiate lower rates with parcel carriers, Armstrong & Associates says.

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Using data and tech to combat distracted driving — and its costs

Fleet Owner

To get distracted is human — and there are so many possible things to do in a vehicle today besides actually driving it. All of them can lead to huge costs and losses. How do you solve this problem that only seems to be getting worse?

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Freight Visibility and Control: Introducing the Freightos Baltic Index (FBX)

Freightos

Freight Visibility and Control: Introducing the Freightos Baltic Index (FBX). By Zvi Schreiber, CEO, Freightos. When someone asks about the weather, the temperature is an easy response. But answering other questions isn’t always that easy. Even common questions, like the state of the stock market, didn’t always have straight-forward responses. Today, the go-to metric for that question is typically Standard & Poor’s 500, the Nikkei, or the Dow Jones Industrial Average (a shockingly poor indic

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Anti-Static Forklift Tire

Material Handling and Logistics

Camso has introduced an anti-static forklift tire that addresses the safety issue of static electricity generated by non-marking tires.

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House passes FAA reform with language pre-empting state rules on driver rest, meal pay

DC Velocity

Attention now turns to Senate, which must now pass its version.