Automotive Logistics
MAY 3, 2019
Impressive advancements have been made in drone technology over the last few years and many believe that drones will play a key role in the logistics of the future, for internal business functions as well as deliveries to consumers. In fact, NASA estimates that there will be 7m drones in US skies alone by 2020. US consultancy McKinsey, meanwhile, projects that autonomous vehicles, including drones, will deliver 80% of all items in the future.
Shipchain
MAY 3, 2019
The trucking industry moves more than 70% of America’s freight, and gross freight revenues from trucking exceeded $726.4 billion in 2015, reports TechCrunch. Today, shippers are demanding more availability, time and capacity, and truckers are struggling to meet these demands. In response, the value of a blockchain trucking platform will grow, and according to our CEO John Monarch, “all the jobs a driver does, the business, the maintenance, the taxes, and so on, can be done with the push of a few
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Carter Logistics
APRIL 30, 2019
Blog Topics. The Shared Milkrun Mexico & Border Logistics. How to Take On Today’s Cross-Border Shipping Challenges. With today’s intricate and complex nature of the global supply chain, many cross-border shippers are often experiencing a wide range of challenges. To turn the challenges into their competitive advantage, cross-border shippers must analyze the current issues that are affecting their supply chain, adhere to all regulations and requirements, and capitalize on more eff
AIMMS
APRIL 29, 2019
I’ve watched many times as customers experience the power of modeling and prescriptive analytics for the first time. It’s like they are opening a great gift. True mathematical optimization is so incredibly attractive to supply chain professionals, that despite a crowded field of supply chain planning technologies getting to a point where you can hit the ‘optimize’ button, watch as the technology runs through thousands, sometimes millions of permutations, and marvel at the fully formed prescripti
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GoShip Blog
APRIL 30, 2019
Whether you are moving cross country, planning a relocation, or just selling a piece of furniture, shipping can be challenging. Shipping furniture seems like a simple process at first, however, it can be complicated or too expensive. You want your items to be protected so that they reach the destination safely. A major concern when choosing a shipping partner is how much it costs to ship furniture, and that’s why shippers seek affordable, reliable furniture shipping services.
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Cyzerg
APRIL 30, 2019
According to Tony Scarriota , Executive Director of Reverse Logistics Association, “Consumers feel entitled to return goods when they realize that they don’t want or need them.” Consequently, warehouses and distribution centers are faced with the necessity of optimizing their reverse logistics process in order to effectively manage returned items. As we mentioned in our previous article , this process is relatively new in the warehouse industry, which is why many companies are still unprepared t
Fleet Owner
MAY 3, 2019
Lytx fleet data shows that drivers who engage in one distracting behavior are more likely to juggle other distractions behind the wheel; most commercial driver cell phone use occurs at 65 mph.
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 29, 2019
Supply chain finance improves cash flow by allowing buyers to optimize their cash conversion cycle by focusing strategically on payment terms with their suppliers.
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 28, 2019
[00:20] Opening / Introduction. [02:50] What is the one thing your clients get that they did not expect? Understanding how your customer thinks. Knowing the varying temperaments will assist in understanding the differences between how people think. It’s easy to remember, and the tips are immediately helpful. All customers think differently; however, temperament is being able to take a calibrated guess on how they will feel. [05:20] How many different temperaments do you get to teach us about tod
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
Talking Logistics
APRIL 30, 2019
Current Capacity Outlook. Despite a difficult first three quarters of 2018, the market began to show signs of softening and improved capacity in Q4. This softening and improved truckload and intermodal capacity has continued into 2019, and the outlook for a steadier market has remained. This quick shift from the historically tight market of 2018 to a more shipper-friendly market at the start of 2019 has been a surprise to many within the industry.
Fleet Owner
MAY 3, 2019
After months of public comments and listening sessions, the DOT plans to ease HOS rules while still focusing on driver safety.
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 29, 2019
According to the 2018 Corruption Perceptions Index released by Transparency International, the continued failure of most countries to significantly control corruption is contributing to a crisis of democracy around the world.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 2, 2019
Last year, supply-chain disruptions hit a record high, with North America at the top of the list as the most affected region.
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Trinity Logistics
MAY 1, 2019
In 1962, A Silent Spring by Rachel Carson was released bringing societal attention to the consequences of industrial pollution. At that time, there was a larger push toward greater concern for the environment. Over the years, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Clean Water Act, the push to ban DDT, and many more efforts have been implemented to reduce greenhouse gases.
Fleet Owner
MAY 1, 2019
According to trucking industry sources, the length of haul has been decreasing for many years and regional haul operations have been growing.
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 3, 2019
Automated unloaders took years to develop and still haven’t been perfected, reflecting the difficulty of working with an array of packages that are stacked differently from truck to truck.
Logistics Management
APRIL 30, 2019
While the interminable debate between business interests and the freight railroad sector’s chief regulatory arm continues to linger, one thing remains certain: the state of proposed freight railroad competitive, or reciprocal switching remains divisive and stalled out on the tracks. That was made clear in a letter sent today to Surface Transportation Board Chairman Ann Begeman, Vice Chairman Patrick Fuchs, and Member Martin Oberman from the Washington, D.C.
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Commercial Carrier Journal
APRIL 29, 2019
It remains to be seen what impact the ELDT final rule will have on carrier operations, but it’s not a stretch to assume that an already constricted labor pipeline into an industry in sore need of new drivers will be put to the test.
Fleet Owner
APRIL 29, 2019
The existing structure of the trucking industry will shape the direction of developments as well as slow the pace of change to some extent.
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 29, 2019
Manufacturers are finding that returning citizens can be highly motivated workers.
Logistics Management
MAY 2, 2019
Total first quarter intermodal volume movements, at 4,477,728, were down 1.5% annually, following 4.7% and 4.2% annual gains from the third and fourth quarters of 2018, respectively.
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Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 29, 2019
Imagine yourself at the head of a company that’s on the brink of dizzying growth — a 50-fold increase in employees, and 300 times revenues — within the next three years. Would you be excited or scared?
Fleet Owner
APRIL 29, 2019
Lion Electric Co. announced the first two U.S. companies that will get the keys to the new Lion8 heavy-duty truck.
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 2, 2019
Digital transformation often fails because of an inability to onboard suppliers.
Logistics Management
APRIL 30, 2019
A photo op at the White House between leaders of both political parties has renewed hopes for a comprehensive, costly, and sorely needed huge package on infrastructure improvements that supporters say is “big and bold” and amount to as much as $2 trillion in new spending.
Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja
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Talking Logistics
MAY 1, 2019
Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from “ Putting Community in TMS: Enabling the Network Effect in Transportation Management ,” a research e-book produced by Adelante SCM and published by Kuebix (a Talking Logistics sponsor). Transportation management is inherently a network-based business process. It involves an ecosystem of different parties — a community, if you will, of shippers, carriers, consignees, brokers, and others that need to communicate and collaborate with each other
Fleet Owner
MAY 2, 2019
After months of public comments and listening sessions, the DOT plans to ease HOS rules while still focusing on driver safety.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 2, 2019
Imagine that a logistics company learned that a concealed flaw in truck engines was costing up to 100 minutes in lost productivity with every incident – and that the number was continuing to rise.
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