MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The logistics and transportation industry in the U.S. is extremely competitive. In order for a shipping company to remain relevant in a rapidly-developing industry, it is of great importance to develop a strong brand. However, when doing this it is vital to think past the logo, tag line, and color scheme. While these factors do form part of the initial stages of the branding process, there are a number of equally important elements to consider.

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United World Transporation

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Truck driving is a tough job that requires drivers to be at peak mental and physical capability. After all, the essential safety feature in a truck is the driver. To get a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) license, truck drivers must pass a medical exam to prove they’re fit enough to handle the job demands. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about passing the exam and getting your truck driver medical examiner’s certificate.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Hey, marketers, how much do you spend each year to print brochures, flyers, catalogs, sales kits, point-of-sale materials and similar marketing collateral? Whatever the amount, I’m guessing you can come up with a pretty accurate figure on the spot. Now, what’s your annual cost to store and distribute those materials – your cost for marketing literature fulfillment ?

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Distribution 268

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Despite all of the advances in route planning technologies, most logistics organizations still see a wide discrepancy in the results that their planners produce. Some planners consistently generate route plans that are lower cost, better utilize resources, and deliver the best customer service. Considering that these planners are using the same route optimization technology, how can this be?

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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

DECEMBER 10, 2020

In recent months, we have watched the world come to a standstill globally, forcing individuals and businesses to hit pause as the COVID-19 pandemic has touched every corner of the economy. Reliance on the global market forced international trade teams to evaluate the depth and breadth of lockdowns on their supply chain. The pandemic put. Read more The Lasting Impact of COVID-19 on Global Trade.

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Food Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Emerson Cargo Solutions' GO real-time tracker solution delivers what Choptank teams refer to as the “first line of defense” for protecting their refrigerated loads.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Some suppliers of supply chain planning (SCP) software are experiencing robust growth despite the global pandemic. This is particularly true for suppliers offering Concurrent Planning solutions. The post Despite COVID-19, the Concurrent Planning Market is Booming appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2020

We all know the David and Goliath story — how the much smaller David defeated the giant Goliath with just a stone and a slingshot. In the logistics realm today, you also have big players and small players competing against each other, but instead of slingshots, it’s digital technologies that are helping to level the. Read more How Small Freight Brokers Can Level the Playing Field.

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Truck News

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Never have I doubted that women can do the trucking job as well as men, pretty much no matter what job we’re talking about. And there are tons of women in trucking already. Trouble is, at fleets they’re rate clerks and HR managers and dispatchers more often than not, rather than drivers or technicians. They […].

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2020

ARTICLE SUMMARY. For small companies, it is usually enough to have one person dealing with procurement but in large enterprises teams of people are needed, all with specific roles to play. For instance, the Chief Procurement Officer will lead the sourcing process, develop the procurement strategy, identify potential suppliers, and manage short and long terms goals.

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 7, 2020

There are operational changes occurring at networks run by long-haul YRC Freight as well as regional subsidiaries New Penn (East), Holland (Central States) and Reddaway (West) and HNRY, its third-party logistics unit. The goal is to coordinate shipments better, and reduce transit times, Yellow CEO Darren Hawkins confirmed to LM.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Retailers selling over the internet can’t hope to compete without a reliable and effective direct-to-consumer (DTC) model for fulfillment. But setting one up is anything but easy.

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Truck News

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The editors at Webster’s really put a bow on 2020 when they officially added “social distancing,” “rapid testing,” and “asymptomatic” to the dictionary. Voting wasn’t even close when “pandemic” was “honored” as the word of the year. I’m as ecstatic as you are to see 2020 in the rearview mirror. My fingers are crossed that […].

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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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Overdrive Online

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The trucker-songwriter's record explores the emotion of personal history and will strike a chord for anyone struggling with managing the risks of the road with a family back home – such struggles got more than a few added wrinkles this year. Listen here. The post OTR soundtrack custom-built for 2020: Paul Marhoefer's 'Songs from a truck' first appeared on Overdrive.

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Well, that has clearly changed now, given that dry ice is, and will continue to be, a key factor in keeping doses of many COVID-19 vaccinations at the required temperatures needed, in order for them to be effective.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Abe Eshkenazi, chief executive officer of the Association for Supply Chain Management, discusses the expected impact of the incoming Biden Administration on international trade, reshoring and supply-chain sustainability.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published last week, “2020 3PL Survey: Shifting Priorities in an Unprecedented Year.” The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by Nulogy, was conducted to explore the impact of COVID-19 on the 3PL industry and the continuing growth opportunities in 3PL value-added services, such.

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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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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Several challenges loom large for supply chain managers as 2021 approaches for the transportation industry. These include the absence of data visibility, poor or nonexistent information flow, a reactive mindset for crisis response, limited automation, flawed data analysis and organization, and resistance to artificial intelligence (AI) and automation.

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Now that multiple pharmaceutical companies have stated that they have COVID-19 vaccines ready to go to help end the myriad troubles and travails that have been in full effect in the United States since mid-March, eyes are locking in on the logistics sector, and for good reason.

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Distribution Logistics 113

ShipLilly

DECEMBER 11, 2020

In a customer advisory ONE (Ocean Network Express) amongst other major carriers have announced the temporary suspension of all cargo acceptance so South China during the 2021 Chinese New Year celebration. Due to the COVID-19 quarantine requirements for the ship crews onboard the coastal feeder vessels running between South China and Hong Kong waters, feeder operators announced that their services will be suspended from mid-Jan to the end of Feb 2021.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Most freight brokers have to source their own freight broker leads. It’s often a time-consuming process that is difficult for many freight brokers and freight brokerage businesses. One challenge comes from the term “shippers.” It’s a label freight brokers slap on all companies shipping freight. While this is true, shippers are diverse. Companies in various industries and regions often have very different needs that require a varying array of solutions. .

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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.

Cost Reduction

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Within the shipping and logistics industry, several processes are essential to proper operations. Autonomous logistics management is an integral part of the process and includes many use cases applied to practically any niche within the market today. With the healthy growth of e-commerce, industrial automation processes are essential. Here are five such use cases that.read More.

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 7, 2020

While global port congestion is not new to the industry, Drewry Maritime Advisors report the current state of gridlock is becoming critical.

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Food Logistics

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Food Logistics’ associate editor Brielle Jaekel placed second in the Distribution/Order Fulfillment category in Logistics Brief’s 2020 MVP Award.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The update on the ONE Apus maritime disaster as of the 11th December 2020 is that the operations for the safe removal of the remaining containers on deck have started after permission to proceed was granted by the Japanese Coast Guard. The careful removal of the dislodged units under a schedule formulated by stowage planners is expected to take over a month with safety the number one priority.

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Overdrive Online

DECEMBER 7, 2020

It's the most common sort of DataQs challenge -- to an 'incorrect violation' on an inspection report, absent a citation to adjudicate in court. It's also the least likely to be successfully changed, yet here's an example where persistence paid off. The post DataQs: A 'small victory' amid ongoing difficulty in fighting errant roadside violations first appeared on Overdrive.

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Chicago-based project44, a technology services provider offering standardized, secure Web service API (application programming interfaces) integrations enabling 3PLs and shippers to connect with carriers in real time, and Orlando, Fl.-based OneRail, a provider of delivery orchestration and fulfillment platform, services, announced they have established a partnership focused on bringing together first and final mile logistics for shippers.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 6, 2020

A plan to redeploy spectrum for super-fast 5G wireless networks is sparking concern among aviation safety experts that it could result in interference with the electronics on aircraft, potentially leading to crashes.

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