Material Handling and Logistics
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
What, exactly, can 'digital transformation ' improve upon? Have you ever heard someone tell a joke where everyone laughed except for you – because you didn’t get it? That’s how I felt when I first heard about digital transformation. Everyone seemed to know what it was. Everyone was excited about it. In supply chain management, it was all anyone could talk about.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
It’s not often that global trade news repeatedly makes it into the headlines, but that’s been the case this year as the U.S. and China impose tit-for-tat tariffs on each other, NAFTA gets renegotiated, and the uncertainty around Brexit continues (among many other trade-related developments). What impact are these changes having on importers and exporters?
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DC Velocity
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
84 percent of shoppers are unlikely to return to a retailer after just one negative experience, Convey, Inc.'s third annual consumer expectations survey finds.
The Lean Thinker
NOVEMBER 3, 2018
An external auditor was being shown the wide use of improvement storyboards throughout the organization. He was very impressed by the daily experiments, the documentation of what was being learned, and the results being gained. Then he said “…but they aren’t doing problem solving.”. Huh? It turns out that, to this person, “problem solving” means using very specific “problem solving tools” such as fishbone charts, Pareto diagrams, histograms, etc.
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Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Truck drivers are one of the top eight occupations likely to commit suicide. A Facebook group has become a place for drivers with depression to get help and find camaraderie.
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DC Velocity
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Convergence of emerging technologies will create disruption and spawn new business models, firm says.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Earlier today, global freight and logistics services provider XPO Logistics said it has rolled out four new technology efforts that serve as the “core” of its LTL (less-than-truckload) 2.0 optimization plan.
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
In the American Civil War, some soldiers wore gaiters, a protective legging that would keep rocks and dirt out of boots (or brogans, if you've ever heard that word) that were often only ankle-high. Some WWI GIs had "puttees," which work similarly.
Material Handling and Logistics
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
A majority of transport companies view geopolitical uncertainty as the biggest threat facing the sector – from escalating international trade wars to growing concerns around Brexit.
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
DC Velocity
NOVEMBER 9, 2018
Transportation giant applies algorithms and AI to rout out inefficiencies in LTL network.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
The combined forces of a strong economy, e-commerce growth and a tight labor market are making it more important for distribution center (DC) operations to find ways to make their existing infrastructure and people more productive. Software and automation continue to prove to be a vital part of the solution.
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
The OEM is also looking to attract small businesses and larger fleets that are already customers of International’s MV and LT Series trucks.
Material Handling and Logistics
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Using RFID, companies can triple their order accuracy and reduce chargebacks. Line item RFID is showing the capability to increase supply chain efficiency. . According to a new research from the Auburn University RFID Lab and GS1 US brand owners and retailers using Electronic Product Code (EP)-enabled radio frequency identification (RFID) to optimize inventory management and reconcile product shipments are capable of achieving 99.9 percent order accuracy.
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DC Velocity
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Online retailer says all U.S. customers will get free shipping for a limited time, beginning November 5.
GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Transportation is the largest sector of the economy, making up 8.9 percent gross domestic product (GDP), reports the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. The simultaneous growth of the economy and trucking indicate actual GDP percentages would be higher if compared to the same time last year. In anticipation of the 2018 holiday shopping season , transportation trucking, including Less-Than-Truckload (LTL), Full Truckload (FT), Parcel, and intermodal, will increase in value.
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
AUSTIN, TX. In the American Transportation Research Institute's (ATRI) latest annual survey on the trucking industry's biggest issues, the driver shortage topped the overall list for the second straight year.
Shipchain
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Fraud in logistics is a major problem. So many resources are wasted on trying to negate the issues, and although numerous risk analytics systems have been developed to try to improve the situation, nothing has proven foolproof. Blockchain technology may be the closest thing we have to a solution, and therefore, it has the potential to drastically change the industry as we know it.
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DC Velocity
NOVEMBER 9, 2018
Politically motivated trade environment fuels higher-than-usual activity at major U.S. ports, NRF-Hackett report says.
LoGo
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
This post will convince you on why you should start sending Email Marketing as part of your logistics business’ marketing strategy! O post Logistics Email: How to use this tool and get excellent results in 2019 apareceu primeiro em Blog LoGo.
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 3, 2018
Overall truck market remains hot; more advances on automation are coming.
Logistics in War
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
By David Beaumont. ‘I want you to imagine a rifle round being fired by an Australian soldier, on an operation, sometime in the indeterminate future. The effect of the round hitting its target is achieved through the efforts of literally hundreds of people in the Army and the joint ADF team. While the infantry soldier who fired the round is an important part of this picture, she is in many respects just the final actor in a well-designed system which has resulted in that bullet being there at tha
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DC Velocity
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Majority of companies surveyed say autonomous trucks will be a "viable option" within the next 10 years, IRU study shows.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
FedEx said that rates for FedEx Express are heading up by an average of 4.9% for U.S. domestic, U.S. export, and U.S. import services. And FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery rates are each going up by an average of 4.9%, with FedEx SmartPost rates also rising.
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
The serious professionals, who are looking for a place to build a career, walk past the circus shows and look for companies with real information about the job and potential.
Bringg
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Research firm Cowen and Co. predicts that U.S. restaurant delivery sales will rise an average of 12 percent a year to $76 billion in the next four years. What’s more, besides the delivery segment, no growth is forecasted across the restaurant industry. This means that restaurants, and chains in particular, need to quickly react to these user trends and step up their delivery efforts.
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
DC Velocity
NOVEMBER 9, 2018
Plus One raises $8.3 million in venture round, will advance piece-picking platform for order fulfillment and parcel shipping.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
New technology is ready to protect novice materials handling workers.
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Business owners and managers should start paying attention to some of the behavioral characteristics associated with perpetrators of workplace violence.
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