Blue Grace Logistics
JANUARY 8, 2020
We could be seeing another speed bump in the road for trucking as we’ve just passed the Dec. 16 deadline for motor carriers and truck drivers to make the switch from automatic onboard recording devices (AOBRDs) to the federally mandated ELD or electronic logging device. The AOBRDs were originally grandfathered into the ELD mandate back in 2017, but are currently being targeted for an upgrade.
Kuebix
JANUARY 7, 2020
The U.S. transportation market is quickly ramping up technology-enhanced options to move products, goods and people in an effort to keep up with demand. Consumers are accustomed to free two-day shipping and detailed tracking information to follow their package every step of the way. Any business looking to fulfill these requirements should anticipate the need […].
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GlobalTranz
JANUARY 10, 2020
The last mile is a well-known and integral step in supply chain operations. Failures within the last mile often usurp all previous steps in the supply chain That said, the same value placed on the last mile should equal the first mile, and as a result, the first touchpoint. Supply chain leaders that wish to.read More. The post The Last Mile Really Does Begin with the First Pick From Your Warehouse appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.
West Coast and California Logistics
JANUARY 7, 2020
Freight logistics professionals can learn something from Match.com - the dating service that links you with complimentary partners. In freight, the perfect match can cut your freight costs 8% to 10%. This happens when like shippers who lack the volume to ship in full truckloads utilize pool distribution services to combine their freight into lower-cost truckload moves.
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.
Shipchain
JANUARY 8, 2020
We’ve all been there. The package you’ve been patiently waiting for (probably no more than two days with how we’ve become accustomed to fast, free shipping) finally arrives, and the contents are damaged. Luckily for you, today’s companies are all about top-notch customer service. Within a few minutes, they’ve processed a refund for your item, and a new one is on its way.
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Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 6, 2020
There are some young supply chain technologies that are getting a lot of buzz. But how mature are these technologies? Do they have a proven ROI? Are they worth piloting? Or can we safely ignore them for a few more years? The post 2020 Supply Chain Technology Trends appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 7, 2020
. Whether you are the CEO of an expanding corporation or the owner of a fledgling enterprise, its fortunes are subject to an undeniable truth. The success of your business links inextricably to the performance of your supply chain. If you want business success (and who doesn’t?), you have to make your supply chain successful too. Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 6, 2020
New research confirms that the current risk mitigating trend in the third-party arena will continue this year. Indeed, eighty-five percent of supply chain managers expect that their outsourcing budget will increase by more than 5% in 2020, according to Gartner, Inc., with a sizeable portion of that aimed at choosing multiple third-party-logistics (3PL) partners.
Trans Global Auto Logistics
JANUARY 7, 2020
According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA ), boat sales in the US remained steady at 280 thousand units in 2019. That’s the second highest total since 2007—and experts don’t expect the trend to slow down anytime soon. “Sales in 2019 were nearly on par with the 11-year high we saw in 2018, even with some softening particularly in the freshwater fishing category, which we attribute to unseasonably cold and rainy weather in spring and early summer.
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Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 9, 2020
As e-commerce returns volume continues to skyrocket alongside continued growth of online shopping, top shippers are challenging the notion of returns as a cost of doing business they must accept. In some cases, in fact, a lot can be done to counter the growth of returns from an operational perspective, and many of the world’s biggest retailers have identified game-changing insights by looking at the returns process more critically.
Food Logistics
JANUARY 7, 2020
The field of third party logistics service providers has grown fiercely competitive.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 8, 2020
Federal trade policies and spending priorities in port infrastructure are having a direct impact on supply chain performance for shippers and receivers. The good news is that port managers have adopted a proactive mentality and are optimistic about their futures.
Stord
JANUARY 9, 2020
Friday, January 10, 2020 Warehouse Automation Startups Gaining Traction High consumer expectations for fast deliveries are prompting retailers to turn toward automation to help speed up distribution. Almost 28% of warehouses globally are expected to be using commercial robots by 2025, up from just 3% in 2018. Since 2015, $1.2 billion in U.S. venture-capital has been invested in logistics-focused robotics and automation, and the broader market for warehousing and logistics market is expected to t
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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.
Freightquote
JANUARY 6, 2020
Heading into the quiet season, small to medium-sized businesses must understand how market conditions differ during this time of year. Learn how you can plan around and take advantage of the quiet season.
NGT News
JANUARY 6, 2020
NGVAmerica has released an updated Natural Gas Vehicle Weight Allowance Guidance flyer for use by interested natural gas fleets across the U.S. The flyer was developed to assist fleets in communicating new federal guidance related to the 2,000-pound increase to the existing 80,000-pound gross vehicle weight limit operating on the interstate highway system.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 8, 2020
The unstable market conditions with respect to price, capacity, service and cost means that it’s simply not possible to maximize network effectiveness and performance with traditional methods. Looking ahead at each of the key modes, our team of experts offers a series of observations and recommendations as we launch into 2020.
Stord
JANUARY 7, 2020
Wednesday, January 8, 2020 A global sports entertainment company with millions of guests annually and the world’s largest digital golf audience was managing the distribution of construction materials for 18 new venues they were building in the U.S. But managing orders, inventory, trucking, documents and communication for each project quickly became difficult and disorganized, because they were using 18 different warehousing facilities who all used different software systems or no system at all.
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
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 6, 2020
The pace of change in technology continues to accelerate as technology plays a greater role across all industries. This is driving a new era in transportation. So how is technology transforming the transportation and logistics industry? How is real-time freight visibility delivering business value? How do you drive adoption? Those are some of the key.
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 9, 2020
Of all the latest digital technologies slated to disrupt supply chain operations imminently, artificial intelligence (AI), along with robotics (which arguably, you might classify as an AI application), is the one making the most tangible current impact on the industry. “It is difficult to think of a major industry that AI will not transform. This includes healthcare, education, transportation, retail, communications, and agriculture.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 6, 2020
Preliminary North American Class 8 orders were stable in December, according to data issued respectively this week by freight transportation consultancy FTR and ACT Research, a provider of data and analysis for trucks and other commercial vehicles.
LandLink
JANUARY 8, 2020
Eighty-five percent of supply chain managers expect their outsourcing budget to increase by more than 5% in 2020, according to Gartner, Inc. A sizeable portion of that will be aimed at choosing multiple third-party-logistics (3PL) partners. The question no longer is whether to outsource; it's what to outsource and how much. Evaluating different outsourcing strategies has become a priority for global managers.
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.
Overdrive Online
JANUARY 7, 2020
In this Overdrive Radio edition, count Debbie Desiderato among technology skeptics when it comes to the choice our society is likely to be presented eventually in some form -- whether to fully accept high-speed vehicles on public roads without an operator capable of reason and judgment behind the wheel. In this Overdrive Radio edition, count Debbie Desiderato among technology skeptics when it comes to the choice our society is likely to be presented eventually in some form -- whether to fully ac
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 7, 2020
The topic I discussed from the recent seminar, 33 Sins, is supply chain strategy and KPI and how these things should link together. In this video, you may want to take a closer look at the Strategy Model Diagram and the Supply Chain Management Venn Diagram I prepared and feel free to let me know your thoughts on this subject by leaving your comments below.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 6, 2020
The Cookeville, Tenn.-based company said that this facility is comprised of nearly 140,000 square-feet and designed to receive, manage, and distribute freight and inventory.
NGT News
JANUARY 9, 2020
Bollinger Motors has filed for patent protection for its all electric, all-wheel drive, Class 3 vehicles. The scope of the patent includes the entire vehicle, emphasizing the specific arrangement of major components and subsystems. “Our team has created a vehicle that’s engineered and packaged unlike anything ever built,” says Robert Bollinger, CEO of Bollinger Motors. […].
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Overdrive Online
JANUARY 9, 2020
Believe it or not, as it were -- there were, however, a variety of shrugs and SMHs to the annual question on business income outlook for the new year this time around social media. Polling results, however, showed much more of an "it's got to be better than last year" dynamic than results this time in 2019.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 8, 2020
Likely the only good outcome of the tariff wars and other developments in the global trade arena is that more companies are starting to recognize the importance of trade compliance professionals and technology. The old view that trade compliance is just paperwork that you can manage with Excel spreadsheets is not only outdated, but also. Read more The Role of Emerging Technologies in Global Trade Management.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 8, 2020
This pilot program leverages DAT’s RateView, which DAT said is the largest and most historically complete database on freight transactions in the trucking sector and provides what it called actionable short-term and long-term insights into transportation markets. RateView provides forecasts of more than $68 billion in annual freight transactions, according to DAT.
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