3-D Printing. What Is It And How Will It Affect Supply Chain Logistics?
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Growing A Green Supply Chain
Blue Grace Logistics
AUGUST 21, 2018
“Going Green” has been an action catchphrase for just about every industry over the past decade. Consumers laud companies that put out green initiatives or take other steps that make their company run cleaner and help slow some of the daily damage caused to the environment. Yet despite all the happy little symbols and environmentally friendly packaging, many companies aren’t really concerned about it.
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Outsource Logistics: The Ultimate Guide to Being a Great 3PL Customer
Kane is Able
AUGUST 23, 2018
Mutually rewarding outsourcing relationships in logistics come down to just two words: trust and respect. Where these exist between the parties, everything else falls in line.
21st Century Sales Skills for Transportation and Logistics Professionals
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 22, 2018
Download the audio file. Podcast Summary: In this podcast, Joe Lynch welcomes Ann Holm to the show. Joe and Ann discuss their upcoming sales improvement program. The program, 21st Century Sales Skills for Transportation Logistics Professionals begins Wednesday, September 19th, 1:00 p.m. EST and last 10 weeks. The sales improvement program was designed specifically for transportation and logistics professionals and their hectic, unpredictable schedules.
7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024
Advertiser: GEP
Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.
From Washington to your warehouse
DC Velocity
AUGUST 23, 2018
Here's how the federal government's actions on trade and tax law will affect forklift makers and their customers. There will be winners and losers.
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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry
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Kroger Driverless Grocery Deliveries are Here
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FMCSA to open public door on changes to hours-of-service rules
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Agency invites comment on 4 key areas that could lead to first changes in 5-year-old rule.
The Adoption of Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Lift Trucks
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Lift trucks powered by hydrogen fuel address evolving industry trends in distribution and fulfillment.
Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe
Is the Future of Electric Trucks Now?
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AUGUST 22, 2018
Electric trucks have been in the news a lot lately, especially as Tesla has made multiple announcements regarding the highly anticipated release of its Class 8 semi-truck. However, the state of Tesla’s supply chain, along with the skepticism regarding the design of the truck, had the public wondering if it would actually come to fruition. But Tesla is clearly not the only company working to get an electric truck to the market.
How drivers can stop diabetes before it starts
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Approximately 84 million American adults – more than 1 out of 3 – have prediabetes, according to the CDC. Of those with prediabetes, 90% don’t know they have it.
Uber Freight releases platform for shippers
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Free software opens carrier network to small and medium sized shippers, firm says.
A Smarter Way to Handle and Move Materials
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Intelligent software and robotics will be the differentiator in the logistics industry.
How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces
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The inception of blockchain technology for use in logistics and supply chain management represents one of the most significant innovations in the industry. Blockchain is a technology that stores incorruptible blocks of information; in logistics and supply chain management, it has the potential to eliminate inaccuracies and hold all supply chain entities accountable.
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Cross-Belt Sorter
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Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI
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