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

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Trucking Delays are Coming … is Your Company Ready?

Now, That's Logistics

Five ways to make sure the LTL and FTL capacity crunch doesn’t hit your company where it hurts. With transportation costs making up anywhere from 10-12% of the average company’s cost of goods sold, the capacity crunch, driver shortage, and booming national economy are making it difficult for shippers to maintain profitability. This issue is hitting full truckload (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) shippers especially hard right now, and it’s not relegated to any specific carrier or region.

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Important Factors in Last Mile Delivery

Talking Logistics

Last Mile Delivery is one of the fastest growing, and most difficult, areas in logistics. When you consider that last mile deliveries can account for nearly 30 percent of total delivery costs, and that you can win or lose a customer for life depending on a good or bad delivery experience, its importance cannot be overstated. What does it take to create a great customer experience in last mile delivery?

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A yellow-letter day?

DC Velocity

It's been nearly a decade since DHL ceased domestic U.S. express service. Its future success here will depend on executing in a very different delivery environment.

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Robotics and Drone Market Growing 19.6% Annually

Material Handling and Logistics

Discrete and process manufacturing will spend $54 billion on robots this year, while enterprise drone sales will be $9.3 billion.

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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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What Do You Mean By That?  Key Parcel Shipping Terms That Could Save (Or Cost) You Big

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Each year, the world’s most popular dictionaries make headlines when they announce their latest additions. (And in case you’re curious, some of this year’s winners included hangry and mansplaining.). It’s a huge reminder that our day-to-day vocabularies are constantly evolving – and that it’s always a good idea for everyone to be on the same page about what a commonly used expression means.

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Looking at OSHA in a different light

DC Velocity

Federal agency can be a guide for best practices, not just a source of penalties, forklift executive suggests.

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Is Hiring Ex-Offenders a Good Idea?

Material Handling and Logistics

Yes, under certain circumstances it can be an answer to the labor shortage.

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Takeaways from the IBM Watson Supply Chain Summit

Talking Logistics

I haven’t attended an industry conference over the past year, or participated in a client meeting, where blockchain — along with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning — hasn’t been part of the conversation. In fact, at one conference this spring, after delivering a keynote presentation that had nothing to do with technology, the very first question I received from the audience was “What do you think about blockchain and its potential in supply chain management?”.

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From empty space to PSA: One nonprofit uses back of trailers for 'Hope'

Fleet Owner

There are roughly 600,000 children are in the foster system—one out of every 184 children—and more than 20,000 age out each year. Grant Me Hope is moving to change these statistics.

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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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Did you say $5.15 a mile?

DC Velocity

That's right. A mid-July haul from Spokane, Wash. to Key West, Fla. fetched that princely sum. That doesn't include a fuel surcharge equal to 22 percent of the rate.

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Trade Logistics Gap Persists Between Developed and Developing Countries

Material Handling and Logistics

As international trade becomes dispersed through global value chains, small disruptions to a supply chain can spread rapidly to other countries and regions. A more advanced economy translates to better trade logistics. That is the conclusion of a report, “ Connecting to Compete,” from the World Bank Group. The report, which contains the Logistics Performance Index (LPI), is a bi-annual report that scores 168 countries on how efficiently supply chains connect firms to domestic and international o

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Digital Supply Chain: Where Can You Find Value?

Talking Logistics

There’s a lot of talk these days about the digital supply chain, including what it means and why it’s important. Two questions that always seem to come up in these discussions are “What’s the value of digitization?” and “What’s the business case for it?” I explored these and other related questions with Gary Barraco, Director of Global Product Marketing at Amber Road , in a recent episode of Talking Logistics.

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Spotlight on: 7 Key Warehouse Processes

Logistics Bureau

This article, written by Mal Walker , Manager at Logistics Bureau, was first published in the January / February 2018 issue of MHD Supply Chain Solutions. The 7 Key Warehouse Processes. Are all warehouses the same? Short answer: no, but yes! This contradiction in terms is probably best explained by the Thai phrase; ‘Same, same, but different’ This phrase is used widely in Thailand to explain to naive tourists (such as myself) the similarities between one product and another.

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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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CP issues safety tips for hikers

DC Velocity

"RailSense" safety campaign aims to cut down on collisions.

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Heavy-Duty AGV

Material Handling and Logistics

Creform Corp. has developed an AGV that transfers unit loads to powered conveyors for automatic load transfers.

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What does more mileage really mean for vehicle life?

Fleet Owner

Theoretically, a vehicle that has covered more miles has more wear and tear, but a truck that’s been driven less can easily be in worse shape than one that’s been driven more.

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Innovating Production and Supply Networks to Increase Value from New Product Introductions

Logistics Viewpoints

Product and service innovation, driven by digital technologies, is key to gaining extra value from new product introductions. One particularly interesting development is the emergence of modular plants. Forecasting a NPI can be very difficult. Modular plants help companies to scale economically. The post Innovating Production and Supply Networks to Increase Value from New Product Introductions appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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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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Truckload driver wages must hit $75k annually to boost supply, executive says

DC Velocity

Threshold still well below current levels, Batts says.

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Companies See Strongest Working Capital Performance Since Recession

Material Handling and Logistics

However, a new study shows that the deterioration in receivables is masked by a significant slowing of payments to suppliers. The 1000 largest non-financial companies in the U.S. significantly improved their ability to generate cash in 2017, producing the strongest working capital performance since 2008. However, their ability to collect from customers and manage inventory actually both deteriorated, masked by a significant increase in the time companies take to pay suppliers, according to the l

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2018 Mazars USA Food & Beverage Industry Study

Mazars Ledger

Mazars USA LLP is pleased to announce the results of the 2018 Food & Beverage Industry Study. The survey was […].

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Sixty bucks or less that can make you safer behind the wheel

Fleet Owner

In extended road use, Fleet Owner tests out Eagle Eyes' night-driving glasses to see if their claimed benefits hold up.

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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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Vertical carousel revitalizes healthcare retailer's fulfillment operation

DC Velocity

As sales boomed, Danish e-tailer Med24 faced a storage-space crunch. Installing vertical carousels changed all that.

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Large Shipping Losses Have Declined 38% over Past 10 Years

Material Handling and Logistics

There were 94 total losses reported around the shipping world in 2017, down 4% year-on-year -- the second lowest in 10 years after 2014. In 2017 the downward trend of large shipping losses continued, according to a new survey, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty's (AGCS) Safety & Shipping Review. Looking at the past decade the decline was 38% globally.

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The Top 5 Manufacturing Challenges in 2018

GlobalTranz

The manufacturing challenges in 2018 were evident. It’s an important sector to both current and emerging markets. These are the most commonly faced manufacturing challenges to the industry in the US in 2018. 1. Manual handling and safety Manufacturing can be a dangerous industry, and it’s vital that manufacturers are aware of health and safety regulations.

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Jacobs and Hino extend supply agreement through 2025

Fleet Owner

With this long-term supply agreement, Jacobs and Hino continue their long-standing relationship which began in the early 1990s when engine brakes were first installed on Hino E13C engines.

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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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New compact between ABF, Teamsters kicks in Sunday after members OK all supplementals

DC Velocity

Agreement takes effect four months after initial approval.

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DOL Withdraws Its ‘Persuader’ Rule

Material Handling and Logistics

Reporting requirement was opposed by employers and attorneys.

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McKinsey Report: Tech Developments in Last Mile Deliveries Outpacing Expectations

Bringg

A new report from McKinsey released this month titled “ Fast forwarding last mile delivery ” illustrates how the rapid acceleration of tech developments in last mile deliveries is pressurizing both incumbent and new market players to evolve faster than they had planned. While these last mile developments focus on the final stage of the supply chain, they will end up having an impact on the entire ecosystem.