Kuebix

AUGUST 2, 2019

As e-commerce becomes more popular amongst the growing population, the trucking industry faces an increase in shipping demands. Matching the pace of online orders has proven to be easier said than done as the number of online orders begins to outweigh the number of trucks and drivers available to deliver. Drivers on the road are […]. The post Training the Next Generation of Truck Drivers to Combat Increasing Customer Demand appeared first on Kuebix.

Training 89

Training Trucking Ordering Availability 89

Fleet Owner

JULY 29, 2019

Manufacturers are on the push to increase efficiency, though some features can seem too high of a cost at procurement. Pilot one technology at a time to see if the ROI works.

Cost Reduction 134

Cost Reduction Manufacturing Procurement Tips Strategy 134

The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 27, 2019

[00:52] Please introduce yourself. I am VP of Sales at Tactical Logistic Solutions. Tactical has locations in New Jersey and California, and I’m based in New Jersey. Tactical is an end-to-end provider of supply chain logistics. We go from our client’s overseas manufacturing location via air, sea, and land to their warehouse, our warehouse, or to Amazon’s warehouse. [01:36] Tell us a little bit about your background.

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After-sales Inventory Replenishment Logistics Network Optimization Software 202

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 30, 2019

What is Digital Transformation? A digital transformation requires that companies transform their decision-making processes with technology to enhance customer experience and employee productivity and ultimately improve business performance. Technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, Internet of Things, and virtual reality can aid in this transformation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 150

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.

Automation

Supply Chain and Logistics

JULY 27, 2019

John McCown, a former shipping company CEO and transport hedge fund executive, debunks the faulty calculations in the Cato Institute’s analysis of the Jones Act as it applies to Puerto Rico.

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Analysis Transportation Strategy Supply Chains 113

The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 2, 2019

[00:44] Tell us a little bit about you and your company. I am Brad Seaman, founder and CEO of MonsterConnect, which is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. MonsterConnect is sales enablement / lead generation service that help sales teams become 6-8 times more productive. [01:14] Tell us a little bit about your background. I grew up in Indianapolis. I went to Olivet Nazarene University in Illinois near Chicago to be a youth pastor.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 150

Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Software Outbound Tools 150

Fleet Owner

JULY 30, 2019

Fleets can significantly trim their idle times with an investment in the right combination of technologies, resulting not only in financial savings but higher driver retention and an improved “green” image.

Trucking 119

Trucking 119

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 29, 2019

Retailers face some tough dilemnas. Growing SKU counts drive worse on-shelf availability. Growing reliance on direct store delivery holds fulfillment costs down, but DSD suppliers goals are not fully aligned with retailers. One thing is clear, retailers need better visibility to stock outs at the shelf level. The post Shelf Level Visibility is Critical to Retail Supply Chain Excellence appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

Supply Chains 117

Supply Chains Availability Logistics 117

Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 31, 2019

The bill represents the largest amount of funding provided for highway reauthorization legislation in history.

Transportation 133

Transportation 133

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Cost Reduction

Logistics Management

AUGUST 1, 2019

The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) says President Trump’s announcement imposing a 10% tariff on $300 billion worth on imports next month may be an even bigger problem for consumers.

Industry 99

Industry 99

Fleet Owner

JULY 30, 2019

Thanks to advancements in diesel fuel efficiency, state-of-the-art particulate traps and other control systems, the latest generation of diesel trucks are more efficient than ever before.

Efficiency 115

Efficiency Trucking 115

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 31, 2019

It used to be that if you wanted marijuana, you got the flower bud and smoked it in either a joint or pipe of some sort. Today, however, the options are expanding. Aside from the traditional bud, marijuana dispensaries offer various forms of marijuana concentrates, including shatter, wax, crumble, sugar, honeycomb, sap, and oil (apparently these names refer to a concentrates texture).

Supply Chains 95

Supply Chains SAP Sorting Logistics 95

Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 29, 2019

Learn how to reduce your company’s legal risk while building a foundation for a long-term relationship.

Tips 120

Tips Freight How To 120

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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.

Supply Chain Software

Stord

JULY 30, 2019

Wednesday, July 31, 2019 eBay Announces New Fulfillment Service eBay is launching Managed Delivery in 2020, a fulfillment service that will allow high-volume sellers to store, pack and ship inventory from warehouses across the country using a network of third-party logistics providers. The news follows a similar announcement from Shopify last month as both companies adjust to consumers’ rising expectations for delivery.

Distribution 78

Distribution Logistics Network Optimization Software Packing Sorting 78

Fleet Owner

AUGUST 1, 2019

Kenworth now offers the new Alcoa Dura-Black wheels with alternative styling for Kenworth heavy and medium duty conventional truck models.

Modeling 118

Modeling Trucking 118

Logistics Management

AUGUST 2, 2019

Late last month, Uber Freight, a subsidiary of the ubiquitous, ride-sharing service Uber, whose proprietary app matches trucking companies with loads to haul, announced it has expanded into Germany.

Freight 87

Freight Trucking 87

Kuebix

JULY 30, 2019

The food industry is no stranger to steadily rising consumer expectations and standards. It’s becoming increasingly normal for consumers to shop for food in a variety of ways. Whether they stop at the grocery store to grab a frozen pizza on their commute home, order delivery upon arrival, or subscribe to a delivery service, there’s […]. The post Rising Consumer Expectations are Prompting Change in Food Supply Chains appeared first on Kuebix.

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Supply Chains Ordering Industry Trends 81

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

Optimal Sourcing

Shipping and Freight Resource

JULY 30, 2019

Bunkers are a critical component of ship operations and one of the most cost intensive. Bunkering services and service providers such as a bunker barge operator play a crucial role in maritime shipping worldwide. All major ports around the world offer this as part of their service suite, to attract more vessels, increase efficiency, increase revenue and create local employment.

Operations 88

Operations Maritime Efficiency Freight 88

Fleet Owner

JULY 29, 2019

Electrification of commercial vehicles is here. Are you ready to make the jump?

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 30, 2019

IoT-enhanced supply chains are driven by three improved capabilities that come from integrating objects and devices into a multi-connected network.

Supply Chains 108

Supply Chains Networks 108

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 2, 2019

The warehouse is one of the most rapidly evolving aspects of modern business, especially in the growing ecommerce market. The biggest warehouses are adopting drones and robotics to help or replace humans, while even the smallest are picking up the software to help increase accuracy levels. Changes are also happening in how people move and.read More.

Packing 78

Packing Picking eCommerce Transportation 78

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.

Cost Reduction

NGT News

JULY 29, 2019

Thomas Built Buses Inc. has received full California Air Resources Board (CARB) and Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) certifications for its Type C electric bus, the Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley powered by Proterra electric vehicle technology. This certification officially qualifies Jouley for state vouchers. In addition, Thomas Built Buses has announced […].

Trucking 81

Trucking 81

Fleet Owner

JULY 27, 2019

Alliance Parts, a unit of Daimler Trucks North America, said it has added more than 11 new value product lines to its portfolio and recently opened 13 new stand-alone retail stores in North America.

Production 95

Production Trucking 95

Talking Logistics

JULY 29, 2019

Which risks do you believe supply chain professionals need to plan for more effectively moving forward? We asked members of our Indago research community that question back in May. Twenty high-level leaders from a diverse set of companies and industries responded to the survey (45% Director-level and above, 60% from $1B+ companies in Food & Read more Plan Effectively For These Supply Chain Risks.

Scenario Planning 70

Scenario Planning Supply Chains Survey Industry 70

Logistics Management

JULY 29, 2019

The findings of a Logistics Management reader survey of roughly 120 logistics and supply chain professionals regarding 2019 Peak Season prospects was tempered compared to last year, with 33.3% expecting it to be more active than last year (down from 61% last year), 34.8% expecting it to be less active (up from 10% last year), and 31.9% saying they are not expecting a change (up from 29% last year).

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Survey Supply Chains Logistics 73

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NGT News

AUGUST 2, 2019

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has unveiled the first three of five electric bus prototypes for its Silver Line. With support from a $10 million federal grant, the MBTA procured the 60-foot, battery-electric buses from New Flyer. All five are currently in Boston, with the first prototype having arrived in April to begin testing […].

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Procurement Transportation 80

Fleet Owner

JULY 31, 2019

After a 16% drop the previous week, spot truckload freight volume fell another 8% during the week ending July 28, said DAT Solutions, which operates the industry’s largest network of load boards.

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Freight Networks Operations 92

Talking Logistics

JULY 31, 2019

Should companies put customers or employees at the center of their universe? There are two competing thoughts on this question, as illustrated by Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson: “The most important single thing is to focus obsessively on the customer. Our goal is to be Earth’s most customer-centric company.” — Jeff Bezos, Amazon CEO “Clients.

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Logistics Groups Trends Industry 67