Teamsters' UPS contract proposal seeks 10,000 new full-time jobs, new driver classification
DC Velocity
JANUARY 25, 2018
Full-time jobs to be created from 20,000 part-time positions, union says in first salvo.
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Collaborative Logistics’ Role in the Emergence of the Physical Internet
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 22, 2018
Imagine moving cargo across continents as smoothly as computers process data. It may seem impossible today, but the physical Internet could be embedded into freight supply chains by 2050. Today, the physical Internet is an amorphous construct, with its scope and limits undefined. If its full potential is ever realized, then it will have the power to transform the movement of goods and people.
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KataCon People: Skip Steward
The Lean Thinker
JANUARY 21, 2018
One of the main reasons to attend KataCon is to learn from others. While many conferences are an audience listening to keynote presentations, KataCon is more of an annual get-together of a community. Whether you are considering attending for the first time (please do!), or a veteran “Kata Geek,” it is an opportunity to learn how people are applying the core principles of mutual learning to their challenges and problems.
Should You Expand Your Distribution Network? Take Our 6-Question Test
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JANUARY 23, 2018
Good news for Ecommerce fulfillment: It doesn’t always require a dense distribution center network to reach most U.S. customers quickly. In fact, if you operate a single warehouse in the middle of the country, you can usually get deliveries to them in 3 days or less (on average) – without having to charge a premium. The question, however, is whether this standard is good enough to retain customers, protect your profit margin and grow your business?
Reducing Global Lead Times To Improve Customer Experience At Becton Dickinson
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Product lead time is crucial in the life sciences industry and represents a key consideration for customers’ purchasing decisions. For this reason, BD Biosciences aimed to optimize its global supply and distribution network to reduce delivery lead time to customers and optimize its global inventory. How was BD Biosciences successful in reducing global distribution lead times between 30% and 60% in addition to: Increasing agility to prioritize urgent and ad-hoc customer requests Increasing global
Twin-trailer expansion would need to be part of broad infrastructure deal, Burnley says
DC Velocity
JANUARY 25, 2018
Congressional opponents may not object if measure tucked into otherwise-favorable infrastructure bill, attorney says.
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Love's opens first new location of 2018
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 23, 2018
Love’s adds truck parking, services to Interstate 49 in Alma, AR
Lost Warehouse Inventory? What to Do and When to Write It Off
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 26, 2018
No one wants to think about lost warehouse inventory, and it can be organizationally frustrating to determine the best process to find, research, and rectify inventory discrepancies. One of the primary reasons a company implements a warehouse management system (WMS) is to know the exact location of their inventory; if the inventory is not there, one might think it is easy to just write that inventory off the books.
Atlanta's "Spaghetti Junction" again named most congested trucking bottleneck in U.S.
DC Velocity
JANUARY 25, 2018
Five-level stack nightmare captures honor for third year in row.
Geographic gaps are widening in U.S. as economic growth increases
Supply Chain and Logistics
JANUARY 25, 2018
This is a quite interesting article on the distribution of economic development in the US.
End High Turnover: Discover Stability with Remote-Insourcing
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High turnover isn't just inconvenient—it's costly. U.S. logistics businesses lose thousands in training, productivity, and morale every year, with an average quit rate exceeding 27%. Remote-Insourcing changes this reality. Remote-Insourcing seamlessly integrates dedicated, remote professionals into your team, significantly reducing turnover to under 4%.
Tax reform and trucking
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 23, 2018
A lot of analysis and interpretation of the changes made last year to the tax code remains to be conducted. Yet on balance good things are spooling up for trucking.
These Top Manufacturing Technology Trends will Fuel a Focus on Customer Experience in 2018
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 22, 2018
Going back to the Industrial Internet of things (IIoT), the use of Internet-connected technology increases risk in manufacturing. However, the risk is well worth it. The total number of consumer and business connected devices is expected to grow by 11.9 billion in 2018 alone, reports Michael Kotelec of Manufacturing.net , and this will bring a strong, robust boost to efficiency and productivity in manufacturing.
Online returns activity proves adage that bad things can happen to good products
DC Velocity
JANUARY 24, 2018
Millions of online returns have "no fault found" attached to product, RLA says.
The Trinity Foundation Donates Funds to Love Inc’s New Project
Trinity Logistics
JANUARY 22, 2018
The week of January 15, the Trinity Foundation continued to support the local community by presenting Susan Kent, Director of Love Inc., with a contribution that will benefit the non-profit’s newest project, the C.R.O.S.S. building (Community Resource & Occupational Service Station). The C.R.O.S.S. building, located in Seaford, will house Code Purple Sussex County’s supportive services.
Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence
Advertiser: GEP
“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.
Atlanta's 'Spaghetti Junction' is still the worst bottleneck in trucking
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 25, 2018
American Transportation Research Institute releases annual list of that ranks the 100 worst bottlenecks for trucks on U.S. highways.
The 6 Top Supply Chain Trends to Make Supply Chain Managers the Hero of Their Company
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 23, 2018
Supply chain leaders will face 2018 with uncertainty and opportunity. Digital technologies are becoming more prevalent in basic supply chain functions, and changes in legislation are likely to spur dramatic changes that will result in the need to reevaluate supply chain strategy in both domestic and international locations. Similar to the supply chain maturity curve of technologies, as explained by Steve Banker of Forbes , supply chain managers should consider how top supply chain trends will in
Seegrid: Demand for autonomous lift trucks set to rise in 2018
DC Velocity
JANUARY 24, 2018
Strong activity last year to continue through 2018, firm says.
Digital Supply Chain: Hype, Confusion, and Reality
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 22, 2018
It’s safe to say that the pace of change in supply chain management, especially from a technology standpoint, has continued to accelerate. Everybody seems to be talking about the digital supply chain these days, but what exactly does that mean? Why is it important? What are some of the key capabilities companies need, not only to keep pace with this change, but also to find new avenues for growth and differentiation?
How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
Mack expects strong 2018, displays updated Granite interior at World of Concrete
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 23, 2018
LAS VEGAS. Just three weeks into 2018, Mack Trucks said the year is off to a strong start.
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Bringg
JANUARY 23, 2018
JD.com, the Chinese online retailer is raising $2 billion to fund its warehousing and delivery unit – a move that will bring its strategy closer to Alibaba, that country’s leading e-commerce platform. While in the west all eyes are on Amazon, the giants of the east are also making significant moves to build the infrastructure required to create exceptional delivery logistics systems that cater to their local market, but will also have a huge impact on the global e-commerce landscape.
Safety first: Interview with J. Scott Bicksler
DC Velocity
JANUARY 25, 2018
Keeping people safe has been the focus of Scott Bicksler's career, first in the U.S. Army and now with a national temporary staffing agency.
Modular WMS
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 23, 2018
Seldat Technology Services has introduced WMS360, a modular warehouse management system designed to provide increased visibility, integration and top-to-bottom control of end-to-end warehouse operations at any scale across multiple industries.
Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
Isuzu breaks commercial truck sales records
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 22, 2018
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America broke two sales records in last year, making 2017 its new benchmark. The first of those records is retail sales.
3 things supply chain leaders can do to leverage talent for the digital supply chain
AIMMS
JANUARY 25, 2018
AIMMS has been active in the supply chain space for over 28 years. We’ve seen the evolution of the industry and its ongoing transformation , and have embarked on a transformation ourselves. The skills of the past are no longer sufficient to meet the demands of today’s complex, fast- moving digital environment , or prepare for the future.
FedEx to improve Memphis, Indianapolis hubs in wake of tax reform
DC Velocity
JANUARY 26, 2018
Company to spend $1.5 billion to upgrade Indianapolis over seven years; will put $1.5 billion into pension plan, boost employee compensation.
Personalized Customer Order Management
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 22, 2018
Manhattan Associates Inc. has introduced Customer Engagement, a solution that gives gives retailers the ability to personalize shopping experiences by incorporating social media conversations.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
Finding and keeping talent: It’s not just trucking’s concern
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 22, 2018
CEOs across a wide swath of industries are struggling to recruit and retain workers. And that’s only going to grow in difficulty.
Editor’s Pick: Profiles in Yard Management Excellence – Carhartt
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 24, 2018
Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Pick ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. In this post, Rafael Granato from PINC Solutions summarizes a video case study we featured recently on Talking Logistics, part of our “Profiles in Yard Management Excellence” series where we highlight companies (in this case, Carhartt ) that are leading th
Snow-covered roads? No problem
DC Velocity
JANUARY 23, 2018
If self-driving vehicles are to succeed, they must be able to work in all types of weather.
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