Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

What are sidewalks made out of? If you said cement, you would be wrong; sidewalks are typically made out of concrete. Yes, there is a difference between cement and concrete, even though many people (including me, I admit) use the terms interchangeably. Cement is one of the raw materials that goes into making concrete, which is the finished product. I learned that fact (and many more important things) at the Command Alkon ELEVATE 2017 conference in New Orleans this week.

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3PL Insights

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Millennials have been described as a breed apart. However, in many respects, they are not all that different from other generations. They want meaningful work, disposable income, and time off to be with their families. However, there is one important way that Millennials really are unique. No cohort has ever been as comfortable with technology. This skill gives them tremendous clout as they enter the workforce.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Working in a small corporate environment can sometimes be detrimental to both the management and logistics personnel. Depending on the type of contract work you prefer doing with your clients, you may or may not have long-term trusted associates to work with. This can affect your company’s growth in many ways; given that long-term partnerships speak volumes about what kind of business you prefer doing.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

The Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate is going to put a serious squeeze on many supply chains, and possibly have a major effect on your business as soon as December 2017. With the devices in place, stricter hours of service regulations will be going into effect. While these are meant to increase the safety and wellbeing of the driver, many are concerned about the interruptions this mandate will cause to scheduled delivery times.

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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.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

I’m in New Orleans this week speaking at the Command Alkon ELEVATE 2017 conference. I’ll share my takeaways in a future post, but in the meantime, check out the top posts and new episodes from Q3 2017 (if you missed the top posts and the new episodes from Q1 and Q2, you can read/watch them here and here , respectively). After reading/watching them, share this post with your colleagues and social media followers, then post a comment and share your perspective on these topics!

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Fabtech 2017 is North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event. This year, Fabtech was at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL from November 6th through the 9th. The event covered more than 750,000 net square feet and hosted over 50,000 attendees and 1,700 exhibiting companies. This year, Cerasis attended Fabtech and met with several world-class suppliers, saw the latest industry products and developments, and found the tools that manufacturers can use to improve pro

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Apparel Logistics

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

If you're an apparel retailer, now is the ideal time to start ramping up your processes to prepare for the holiday season. After all, 2016 statistics show that 46% of shoppers in the United States were interested in buying clothing during the end-of-the-year segment. Apparel was the second most popular product category during last year's holiday season, topped only by electronics.

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Kane is Able

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

The just-released Top Industry Issues Report from the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) shows that the shortage of drivers is now the NUMBER ONE concern of the 1,500 trucking industry professionals surveyed.

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Mazars Ledger

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Julie Meyer | Founding Partner, Eat Well Global, Principal, I ON FOOD Description The November Bite-Size Biz Podcast features Julie… The post Bite-Size Biz, Episode 7: Tips and Tricks on How to Identify the Right Global Market appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States. Julie Meyer | Founding Partner, Eat Well Global, Principal, I ON FOOD.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

No doubt 3D technology has transformed the world of business. There are numerous inspiring ways by which 3D technology has to reshape the future. If you are also instructed to learn about the impact of this revolutionary technology then you are at the right spot. Read the information shared in the below passage to know how products can be printed from software designs.

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Log-hub

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Airbnb for Warehouses. Transmetrics selects Log-hub as company of the month. – Every month Transmetrics selects one company which represents a positive example of innovation in logistics and has the potential to alter the way the industry operates. In November, Transmetrics announced Log-hub, the global warehouse marketplace, as the “Company of the Month” for its outstanding vision for the digital future of warehouse management.

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Penske Move Ahead

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Honor, respect and gratitude were all seen on the faces of those in attendance at Penske’s annual Veterans Day Recognition Program in Reading, Pennsylvania, to honor the hundreds of associates who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Members of the Penske workforce and senior leadership recognized more than 60 associates from our Reading, Pennsylvania, and Allentown, Pennsylvania, locations who served.

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Odyssey Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Keeping North America’s highways and byways safer with a combination of announced and unannounced safety checks. Commercial motor vehicle enforcement personnel in Canada and the United States conducted more than 62,000 driver and vehicle safety inspections on large trucks and buses during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 30th annual International Roadcheck in June.

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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.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Companies that successfully reduce workplace injuries while reducing the costs associated with those injuries see benefits to their bottom line. Not to mention, they also see workers' compensation payments decrease, medical expenses decrease, and a reduction in lost productivity. You know safety impacts the bottom line, but just how much? Consider these facts on costs, benefits, and financial returns: The majority of financial decision makers in small businesses report that for every $1 investe

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Troy Diffenderfer who shares several key benefits of implementing ELDs into your fleet. After a second appeal was recently denied, it looks like the MAP-21 electronic logging device rule will soon be in effect and if your company hasn’t already, you’ll soon be implementing ELDs into your fleet in the near future. This rule essentially calls for the Secretary of Transportation to adopt the proper regulations requiring ELD use in commercial vehicles driving inte

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Penske Move Ahead

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Are you still getting used to the extra hour of sleep and brighter morning commute, now that daylight saving time has ended? For our most important clocks – our biological clocks – it may take a few days to adjust to the new conditions, and it could have an impact on our driving. Earl Taylor, a Penske Logistics professional truck driver and one of American Trucking Associations America’s Road Team Captains, has offered some tips to help drivers – both professional truck drivers and motorists – n

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Penske Move Ahead

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Just a few months into his Army enlistment, Steve Carollo watched as the Berlin Wall, an iconic Cold War symbol, was brought down in both crumbles and chunks. A Military Police officer, Carollo, 19 at the time, was assigned to guard a checkpoint separating East and West Germany in the event of unrest. Instead, he witnessed jubilation as crowds chipped away at the wall, which would eventually fall on Nov. 9, 1989.

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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

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Penske Move Ahead

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Updated on November 9. A Penske Truck Leasing location in Spartanburg, South Carolina, that was damaged in an October 23 tornado is offering limited services: consumer and commercial truck rental. As of this morning, a temporary facility in Spartanburg has also opened (4241 Orchard Park Blvd.) offering maintenance services. This location does not offer fuel or wash capabilities, so customers are still asked to visit company facilities in nearby Greer or Greenville.

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Penske Move Ahead

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

As Veterans Day inches closer, Penske Truck Leasing’s Senior Vice President of the Southeast Region Joe Hill always finds time to reflect on all of the sacrifices men and women in the armed forces have made so we can live the lifestyles we live today. It’s a day that carries a lot of significance and meaning for him. “On Veterans Day, it’s important to honor those who have served and are currently serving,” said Hill.

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Penske Move Ahead

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Deep in the combat zones in Afghanistan and Iraq, optimal working military vehicles are the key to survival for men and women on the battlefield. “In a combat zone, if a truck gets hit, you have to get that truck back up and make sure the truck is functional,” said Johnnie Upshur, a 23-year Army veteran and now a Penske maintenance supervisor in Norcross, Georgia.

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Penske Move Ahead

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

With the din of his military Humvee echoing off the sunbaked Iraqi desert floor, Zeneido Gonzales, a young Army First Sergeant, was busy keeping count: One unit, 141 people, nine Abrams tanks and 13 Bradley Fighting Vehicles. The mission carried the soldiers across more than 1,100 square miles of the unforgiving landscape and farther away from his base, as his unit engaged the enemy in an attempt to gain the upper hand.

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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.

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