Virtual reality reaches the warehouse
DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Startup develops VR-enhanced training module for forklift drivers.
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Self-Driving Truck Completes Coast-to-Coast Test Run
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
The truck, created by Embark, uses a combination of radars, cameras and depth sensors which are processed using artificial intelligence that allow the truck to learn from its own experience—much like humans learn from practice.
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Blockchain Basics Webinar
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
Beyond Buzzwords – An Introduction to Blockchain for Business Leaders. With all the buzzwords flying around, it can be difficult to separate Blockchain hype from business reality. Join this foundational session to understand the fundamental concepts of the distributed ledger, relevant Blockchain terminology, and real world Blockchain use cases. TOPICS COVERED.
NTSB renews call for sleep apnea testing as part of investigation of rail accidents
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Federal investigators renewed a call to require sleep apnea screening for transportation workers as it issued a report on two recent rail accidents.
Rethinking warehouse work culture: Can automation create better workplaces?
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.
UPS gets its funny on
DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Got the wintertime blues? These tweets from UPS (yes, that UPS) will have you laughing out loud.
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Keeping Direct Selling Companies Out Of The Fulfillment Hot Seat
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
If you’re a direct selling company, there are two easy ways to get in hot water this month. The first is to forget your spouse, mother, or significant other on Valentine’s Day. The second is to neglect or underestimate the fulfillment portion of your business, especially now that the busy convention season has begun.
Company drivers could take hit from new tax law
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
Because of tax rule changes to itemizations, W-2 drivers will no longer be able to itemize expenses. But there is a workaround.
Are we there yet?
DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
Some retailers are finally making strides in their efforts to master the omnichannel game. But others still have a ways to go.
Material Handling Talent Trends for 2018
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 3, 2018
Here are seven talent trends that will help to shape the material handling and logistics workforce this year.
Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs
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Implementing Serialization of the Drug Supply Chain
Supply Chain and Logistics
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
via Implementing Serialization of the Drug Supply Chain.
Testing Kenworth’s ZECT fuel cell tractor
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
The truck maker said its ZECT vehicle should be deployed in a month or so for real-world operation at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in Southern California.
Teamsters withdraw demands banning UPS use of drones, autonomous vehicles
DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
Company proposes Sunday deliveries with part-time drivers using personal vehicles, union group says.
Accurate Costing Information Lacking in Supply Chain
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
Supply chain and finance departments need to work more closely and adopt costing practices that are progressive and focused on informing internal decisions. Supply chain professionals aren’t getting the cost information that they need according to a recent survey from APICS and the Institute of Management Accountants. In the study, " Working Together to Enhance Supply Chain Managment with Better Costing Practices. " upper management supply chain professionals were asked to assess the impact of
Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
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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.
Trade Compliance: Still Think It’s Just Paperwork?
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Still think trade compliance is just paperwork? Still managing it with Excel spreadsheets? An article in the Wall Street Journal last week by Henry Cutter ( Whistleblower Lawyers See a Growth Area: Customs Fraud ) is another reminder of why trade compliance is not just paperwork or a low-priority cost center hidden in the basement of your company — it’s a high-risk, strategic business process that is only getting riskier and more complicated.
ELD mandate still a ‘moving target,’ FTR says
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
According to analysts, ELD exemptions, enforcement and how insurers will handle carrier premiums going forward are still undetermined.
Old Dominion posts record results in quarter, says LTL pricing strengthened
DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
Double-digit gains across the board for the well-run carrier.
There Aren't Enough Truckers, and That's Pinching US Profits
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
Tyson Foods Inc. expects to pay $200 million extra for freight this year, while Kellogg Co.’s logistics costs will rise nearly 10%.
Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes
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
This Week in Logistics News (February 5-9, 2018)
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
Our guinea pig Cow died this morning. The kids named him Cow when he was born. He was a tiny little thing when he was born, smaller than the palm of your hand. I guess the kids envisioned him growing up big like his father Otis, but Cow ended up being the runt in the family, but with a cool, post punk hairstyle. The kids said their goodbyes this morning before going to school.
ATA highlights trucking's Human Trafficking Awareness Month plans
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
In February, ATA and America’s Road Team are joining Truckers Against Trafficking on Capitol Hill to continue bringing awareness to the issue, specifically emphasizing efforts to reduce demand.
Walmart modifies OTIF requirements, tests plan to automate delivery appointments
DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
Retailer changes "on-time, in-full" compliance dates, delivery thresholds.
Powered Drum Handling Transporter
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
Liftomatic Material Handling Inc. has introduced the Ergo-PWPL-750 powered drum handling transport.
How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES
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.
Omni-Channel Order Management Growth Drivers
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Omni-channel order management is essential for today's changing business environment. While integration issues abound, the market for OMS is poised to grow. This is due to a combination of factors including cloud deployments, increased use of ship from store, and artificial intelligence. The post Omni-Channel Order Management Growth Drivers appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Are you ready for diesel's rising price?
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
Fleets need to constantly look at improving their fuel efficiency because you never know when fuel prices are going to spike upward.
UPS adds time-definite deliveries to international express freight service
DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Noon, 2 p.m. set as commitment times for service.
Successful Product Innovation Requires Supply Chain Insight
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
“The costs of a new product’s supply chain can easily outstrip its profit generation, and consistently poor new product initiative management leads to SKU complexity, which can cripple the company’s supply chain.”. Innovation is an imperative in the business world, but of the tens of thousands of new products launched each year, an estimated 80% to 90% fail.
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Blockchain in Supply Chain: 2 Ethereum-Based Projects That Demonstrate How Blockchain Can Improve Supply Chains
GlobalTranz
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Supply chains are messy. Blockchain in Supply Chain Can Help. A manufacturer in China doesn’t read the specs on an order. A supplier in Mexico mixes up two similar parts. An ecommerce fulfillment warehouse in the USA sends the wrong packages to customers. On top of all that, billions if not trillions of dollars worth of potential working capital are tied up in illiquid assets such as 90-day invoice payouts or even the real estate value of, say, a warehouse or factory building.
Report reveals flaws in DOT’s drug and alcohol testing program
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
According to the report, drug use among transportation workers has significantly increased since 2006.
Heavy-duty truck orders in January hit highest monthly levels in nearly 12 years
DC Velocity
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ACT, FTR report best month for net new orders since March 2006.
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