Mazars Ledger
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
Sustainability concerns are increasing, both in the United States and internationally, gradually rewriting the rules for business. In the past, […]. The post Sustainability In The Maritime Industry appeared first on The Ledger - Mazars USA.
United World Transporation
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Apart from your home, your truck is probably the single most expensive asset you will purchase. When you are buying such a big-ticket item, it’s always a good idea to have some knowledge. Finding the best diesel engine for a semi-truck and the best semi-truck to buy requires much research. Semi-truck engines are diesel engines, giving them better torque and hauling power than gasoline-powered engines.
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GoShip Blog
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Whether you are shipping full truckload or less-than-truckload freight, chances are you are using dry van shipping. It is the most commonly used trailer type within the trucking industry as it allows to transport large amounts of goods and almost every type of commodity. What is a dry van trailer? Dry van trailers are large, enclosed boxes , usually no longer than 48-53 feet.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
The subsidiary of Ingersoll Rand Inc. continues to work with a variety of original equipment manufacturers to forge “new ground and relationships” and stay ahead of the technology adoption curve.
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.
Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
Owner-operator truck drivers, along with other independent contractors, could end up leaving California altogether if a new law goes into effect, as expected.
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Kuebix
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
The growing popularity of e-commerce has led to exponential growth in number of returns. While they have always been an integral part of shopping, online orders are significantly increasing their presence in the retail and e-commerce industries. E-commerce platform Yotpo reported that 88% of fashion shoppers surveyed have returned fashion items purchased online in the […].
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Fleet Owner talked with women drivers to get their insight into detention. Many of them did not agree with the report's results.
Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
As September is World Suicide Prevention Month, here are some strategies to implement in the workplace to improve mental health.
AIMMS
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
It can be incredibly frustrating when the software you use to run your supply chain will become unsupported. This is happening with many on-premise solutions. Some tools may be acquired by competitors, who then incorporate them in a vastly more expensive package. The dilemma here often is: do I take the path of least resistance and upgrade to my current vendor’s costly new package, or do I risk running my business on a legacy solution a bit longer?
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Kuebix
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Rising Customer Expectations Present Biggest Challenge for the Food & Beverage Industry Changing consumer shopping habits and rising customer expectations are putting added pressure on the food and beverage industry. Shoppers are becoming used to having dozens of choices at their fingertips. Whether this is a choice between multiple flavors and varieties where there might […].
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Industry stakeholders weigh in on HOS rule proposals during FMCSA listening session that draws support from drivers, concerns from safety advocates and worries about carrier coercion.
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
"We knocked it out of the park," says Fredrik Claxton of the group's effort, delivering ultimately $11K worth in food, hygiene supplies and clothing to more than 600 homeless residents in need at sites in Dallas, Ft. Worth and Arlington, Texas, on Aug. 24. Next stop: Baltimore in 2020.
Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports reached unusually high numbers just before new tariffs on goods from China took effect September 1 and are expected to surge again before another round of tariffs takes effect in December.
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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.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Autonomous vehicles, such as yard and shuttle trucks that operate in in controlled environments, such as ports, manufacturing plants, and distribution center yards will be the first to go mainstream. ZF revealed autonomous Terminal Yard Tractor to the world last year. Running defined lanes within a restricted area, the yard trucks present an easy use case for moving freight from point A to point B autonomously.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
There is no single fix to make your fleet safer, but a comprehensive approach can drive your company to safety.
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
While the largest share of respondents to our recent polling on pay-to-reserve parking reported never using such systems, the remainder showed a split on the operational benefits of such systems, with a third of those who use them doing so only as a last resort upon arrival at a stop.
Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
OSHA's top 10 safety violations speak to workplace safety.
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
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
The US Supreme Court Wayfair tax decision is likely to have second-hand effects on warehouse investments. We will see more facilities opened in states with a sales tax, as the tax benefits of remaining out of state have diminished, while fulfillment responsiveness becomes increasingly more important in today's direct-to-consumer market. The post Warehousing and Taxation: The Wayfair Decision appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 14, 2019
More than 1,100 comments have already been filed in response to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s proposed hours-of-service rule changes. The current deadline for filing comments is Oct. 7.
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
Many are quick to say it is a driver-pay problem, but that's not all. In trucking companies' rush to grow, they devalue the freight market, notes owner-operator Clifford Petersen, and in doing so trade their pricing power in favor of a questionable status quo where driver time itself is devalued.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
We are constantly told that the world of business is becoming increasingly cut-throat and that every enterprise needs to find and hone its competitive edge if it is to survive and thrive. The local and global marketplaces are increasingly dynamic, which means that what worked yesterday, may not work tomorrow. Could ERP be the solution? There are […].
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.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
The Sierra Club has released a report calling for Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, D-N.Y., to set a statewide target to reduce on-road transportation emissions 55% by 2035 in order to meet New York’s long-term climate goals. This target is endorsed by statewide coalition Electrify NY. The report, produced by Synapse Energy Economics on behalf of […]. The post Sierra Club Calls for Transportation Emissions Target in N.Y. appeared first on NGT News.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
The Women in Trucking Association (WIT) and Freightliner Trucks revealed the six finalists for the 2019 Influential Woman in Trucking award.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
U.S. manufacturers are lagging their European counterparts in the adoption of creative approaches to supply-chain finance. But three companies are demonstrating the varied ways in which that tool can be effectively deployed.
Morai Logistics
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
As the demands placed upon supply chains become greater, new innovative mechanisms will be necessary to respond to those pressures—here’s how the cloud is addressing them. The expectations placed upon supply chains are higher than ever. As a result, there’s a need for even stronger supply chain management. In turn, more powerful management platforms are needed.
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NGT News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
New Flyer of America Inc. has inked an order from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) for 75 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses. WMATA is a tri-jurisdictional government agency operating public transit service in the Washington metropolitan area, including the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. WMATA’s Metrobus provides over 62 million passenger trips […].
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
The Cass Freight Index, a monthly measure of U.S. freight volume, declined for the ninth straight month in August; the figures blame tariffs for stalling trade.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
A transportation management system (TMS) is an obvious tool for the logistics team, helping to move freight faster, more cost-effectively, and more easily from start to finish. But it also impacts multiple areas of a company by driving better efficiencies and opening up clearer visibility between departments. A TMS sits in the middle of many. Read more Don’t Hoard Your TMS.
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