LandLink
MAY 29, 2019
There are several developing factors refining the world of freight transportation as we currently know it. Technology in the form of ELDs is forcing fleet managers to become more scientific in the management of their assets. The apparently insatiable appetite for immediate gratification from the millennials will force carriers to improve speed to market.
Blue Grace Logistics
MAY 28, 2019
Of all the industries that American consumers have come to rely on, perhaps the most underrated, and subsequently complex, is that of the transportation industry. While the laws of supply and demand will affect every form of business it is perhaps the most volatile and fluctuating when applied to the transportation industry. Last year was a great year for trucking companies, demand was high, capacity was low, and it allowed them to more or less pick and choose the jobs they wanted to do.
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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
MAY 28, 2019
Cyzerg
MAY 28, 2019
In this e-commerce age, where consumers expect faster delivery times and lower costs, running warehouses and distribution centers has become difficult. “A lot of companies have been caught off guard by the growth in e-commerce,” says Ian Hobkirk , founder and managing director of Commonwealth Supply Chain Advisors. This makes it important for warehouse managers to pay close attention to the significant changes that e-commerce is creating in the warehouse industry–which we discussed in our previo
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.
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 27, 2019
[00:21] Opening / Introduction. [00:57] Tell us a little bit about what you’re up to. I spend all of my time in supply chain and logistics software, focusing on the lower-middle market. [01:54] What will the 3PL industry look like in 2025? There is a slow, creeping evolution of technology as CRM systems get better and better. These will make brokers more efficient and help them focus more on customer service, specialization, etc.
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Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 30, 2019
“Why do industrial production employees report such a high level of job dissatisfaction?” asks Dan Johnson of WorkStep, a company that is finding success matching candidates with warehouse, trucking and manufacturing jobs.
Supply Chain and Logistics
MAY 30, 2019
Sam Whelan, Asia correspondent, has written an interesting piece about a new port communication and collaboration system that is revolutionizing how Indian p[orts operate.
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 28, 2019
[00:21] Opening / Introduction. [00:41] Tell us about your company. I run a marketing firm called Email for Experts. We help consulting and professional service firms create clients using email marketing. I graduated from the University of Maryland in 2010. I worked in engineering for about six years before moving into marketing. [03:43] Tell us about the distinction of what I’m doing in email marketing versus what you’re doing.
Fleet Owner
MAY 29, 2019
When they are choosing a vehicle to inspect, law enforcement wants to pull a vehicle with the most safety risks. Technology can help inspectors prioritize who to stop.
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Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 29, 2019
Agency calls for technology-enhanced driver training as a key element in the nation’s effort to safeguard the supply chain against terrorism.
Shipchain
MAY 29, 2019
What is Supply Chain? Supply chain is essentially the entire behind-the-scenes network that links a product from its point of origination to its final destination. Think from manufacturing to consumer, and every single step in between. Supply chains are often very complex as they encompass all vendors, warehouses, retailers, and so on that bring a product to life and then to a customer.
Kuebix
MAY 28, 2019
How Can Shipping Communities Gain Shipper Adoption? For a shipping community to be successful it needs to be built upon a transportation management system (TMS). Shippers want to conduct all of their business through a single, connected platform. When they leverage a robust TMS to manage their logistics operations, they can rate, book, and track […].
Fleet Owner
MAY 28, 2019
Pre- and post-trip inspections are vital for success with Level 1 inspections and will keep you and your drivers prepared for Roadcheck 2019 and beyond.
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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.
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 31, 2019
MH&L’s annual look at the 10 largest global manufacturers of lift trucks ranked by revenue.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 29, 2019
The industry dynamics of warehousing in China differ substantially from those in North America and Europe. My discussion with professor Xiande Zhao of CEIBS and his panel at a digital innovation forum organized by CEIBS and Z-Park provided me with the pulse of warehousing in China. The Suning.com insights were particularly informative. The post Warehousing in China Displays Distinct Dynamics appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Kuebix
MAY 31, 2019
The truck driver shortage remains top of mind for many throughout America. To combat this perceived shortage, schools are hoping to equip their students for bright futures in a booming industry. They hope to encourage students to follow a career path within logistics by providing classes that walk them through the process of getting their […].
Fleet Owner
MAY 30, 2019
“If the truck is kept tidy and clean, the chances are the driver is a pretty organized driver. A truck that is in disrepair or is dirty will often get further scrutiny.
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
Logistics Management
MAY 30, 2019
Memphis-based global transportation and logistics bellwether FedEx said today its FedEx Ground subsidiary will kick off residential delivery seven days a week for most of the United States, effective January 2020 in an effort to “further serve the fast-growing e-commerce market.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 27, 2019
Transportation produces large amounts of greenhouse gases. Ecommerce is inherently less green than traditional bricks and mortar retail supply chains; it contributes to larger transportation emissions than traditional retailing. Eddie Capel, CEO of Manhattan Associates, believes we need a more sustainable approach to Ecommerce supply chains. The post Manhattan Associates CEO Calls for a Sustainable Approach to Ecommerce appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Shipping and Freight Resource
MAY 26, 2019
2019 seems to be fast becoming the year of maritime disasters. There have been several maritime disasters one after the other in the recent years, especially in 2019. In the latest incident on the 25th of May, a fire broke out on board a container ship KMTC Hong Kong, at the Laem Chabang port in Thailand. It has been reported that a fire erupted on the ship triggering a blast which left at least 25 workers suffering from smoke inhalation and other injuries, forcing officials to evacuate workers
Fleet Owner
MAY 29, 2019
With today’s low unemployment levels, fleets are competing with a number of other fields, which potentially offer higher pay and benefits and competitive soft factors like quality of life.
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.
Logistics Management
MAY 28, 2019
Amazon is not alone in its efforts to get to next-, or one-day shipping. In fact, this development has seen other retailers, in kind, step up their respective games, as well.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 31, 2019
I was on the young side to fully understand how devastating the 1986 World Series loss to the Mets was for Red Sox fans, but I certainly couldn’t escape it growing up. And unfortunately, for one of baseball’s better players over the last 40 years, he couldn’t escape it either. Obviously, I am talking about Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner. He has forever been remembered as the guy who let the ball go through […].
Overdrive Online
MAY 31, 2019
Unlike other brokers, analysts contend, Amazon isn't looking to monetize the brokerage, at least not directly or initially. Instead, the brokerage is part of a larger strategy by the company to build up a network of small carriers and owner-operators by assuring them access to loads at pre-determined rates.
Fleet Owner
MAY 31, 2019
Electric truck manufacturer BYD said it has delivered the first-ever electric Class 8 rear loader in the United States. The battery-electric vehicle was given to Seattle, marking the city's first all-electric refuse truck.
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NGT News
MAY 29, 2019
Atlanta Gas Light, a subsidiary of Southern Co. Gas, plans to test adsorbed natural gas (ANG) bi-fuel vehicles with new integrated fuel storage technology developed by Adsorbed Natural Gas Products Inc. (ANGP). ANG technology uses activated carbon to reduce the storage pressure of natural gas without sacrificing its volume. ANG vehicles operate at a significantly […].
Shipping and Freight Resource
MAY 27, 2019
On the 25th of May 2019, a fire broke out on board the KMTC HongKong, at the Laem Chabang port in Thailand. It was reported that 35 containers were on board when the ship caught fire. Thailand Port Authority has been quoted as saying that undeclared hazardous cargo is the cause of the fire on board the KMTC HongKong. Read more >>>. The post Undeclared hazardous goods said to be the cause of KMTC HongKong fire appeared first on Shipping and Freight Resource.
IoT World Today
MAY 28, 2019
Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night might stay the couriers of the United States Postal Service but self-driving trucks may soon. Last week the USPS launched a pilot with self-driving truck start-up TuSimple in which robots will steer big rigs full of U.S. mail from Phoenix, Arizona, to Dallas, Texas, with minimal human intervention. Both a driver and an engineer will be on-board in case of emergency and to help steer the 18-wheelers on surface streets but, otherwise, the trucks an
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