Sat.Aug 03, 2019 - Fri.Aug 09, 2019

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Space Program: The Changing Role of the Distribution Warehouse

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Fifty years ago this summer, Neil Armstrong etched his way into history when he became the first man to set foot on the moon. The achievement was epic, but let’s be honest: He wouldn’t have been able to get off the launching pad, much less to the moon and back, if it weren’t for the mostly anonymous people in Mission Control who did much of the heavy lifting.

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What 5G Means for the Transportation and Logistics Industry

Logistics Viewpoints

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The clock is ticking on ELD compliance

Fleet Owner

For those fleets still operating with AOBRDs that have not even begun the process of investigating your ELD options, time is running out. By now everyone should know that the final deadline for compliance with the ELD mandate is this December 18.

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How Do You Know They Know?

The Lean Thinker

TWI Job Instruction is built around a four step process titled “How to Instruct.”. Steps 2 and 3 are the core of the process. Present the Operation. Try Out Performance. I want to discuss Step 3: Try Out Performance. Teaching Back as Learning. All too often I see “training” that looks like this: Bring the team members into a room. Read through the new procedure – or maybe even show some PowerPoints of the procedure.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Integrating Technology into Your Supply Chain: Five Questions You Need to Ask

Material Handling and Logistics

Advanced technologies are transforming the way products are moved and tracked across the globe today.

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Fewer drivers risk losing jobs over truck automation, study says

Fleet Owner

Long-haul drivers are most at risk, according to BLS commissioner, who says there will be more jobs for last-mile deliveries.

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If You Think “We Can’t Please Our Customers” You’ll Be Right

The Lean Thinker

The center of the B Concourse at O’Hare Airport in Chicago is dominated by a Brachiosaur skeleton, part of the Field Museum exhibit for their store there. As a reminder for those of you over the age of 14, the Brachiosaurus was 70 feet long, 30 feet tall, weighed in at around 60 tons.* It had a brain the size of an avocado. It wasn’t smart. It wasn’t fast.

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Freight Forwarders Say Digitization Will Benefit Industry

Material Handling and Logistics

The sector says technological innovation will have a positive impact on their business.

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The Latest on Shipping CBD Oils and Other CBD Products

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

As the Green Rush gains momentum, it’s a good time to be a seller of CBD oil and other hemp-based products, especially since the signing of the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized industrial hemp on a federal level. However, as companies are ramping up to capitalize on this marketing opportunity, there remain many questions about warehousing and shipping CBD oil and other hemp-based products.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

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

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Why the delay in FMCSA’s proposed HOS changes?

Fleet Owner

The announced July 31 date for a ruling came and went. What’s next is anyone’s guess.

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Ambitious Growth Plans? Your Customers Will Right-Size You

The Lean Thinker

I’ll call the title of this post “Dave’s Observation.”. He is reflecting his experience in varied industries that if a company grows beyond its ability to deliver quality product, on time, then order volume will drop until it reaches a point that performance returns. The business literature is full of examples of this – companies who could not keep up with their own success, their performance deteriorates and, well, many of them go out of business.

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Congress Focuses on Rail Service Crisis

Material Handling and Logistics

Shippers tell a committee the STB should take strong action to address the rail service crisis.

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Four Ways AI Is Impacting Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Brain

Global logistics companies are creating a new normal in how they manage data, run operations and serve customers.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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Permanent crash preventability determination program proposed

Fleet Owner

FMCSA reviewed more than 5.600 crashes from truck and bus companies.

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Clean Energy Inks Slew of New Natural Gas Contracts

NGT News

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has announced several contracts to provide its Redeem renewable natural gas (RNG) for fleets across multiple sectors. Redeem, which became commercially available in 2013, is derived from capturing biogenic methane that is naturally created by the decomposition of dairy, landfill and wastewater treatment plant waste. As a vehicle fuel, Redeem enables […].

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Freight Forwarders Says Digitization Will Benefit Industry

Material Handling and Logistics

The sector says technological innovation will have a positive impact on their business.

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Trucking with the next generation

Overdrive Online

The heartening example of the Tri-County Technical Center in Dexter, Maine, an eye-opening look at how a successful decades-old educational program at a public vocational school takes two years to graduate on average 20 students annually with their immersive CDL program.

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How to Prepare for Proposed New Tariffs in 2025

The global trade landscape is shifting. If President Trump’s proposed tariffs come into effect, they will impact your logistics in significant ways. Our free guide provides essential insights for consumer brands and manufacturers. It is crucial to understand what these challenges mean for your logistics operations, and more importantly, how to prepare.

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The maintenance dilemma

Fleet Owner

Fleet size, type among factors to when considering in-house vs outsourcing.

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How Machine Learning is Transforming Industrial Production

GlobalTranz

The question that seems to get asked more often than not is to talk about how many industrial applications we can name for machine learning. Well, frankly that’s the wrong question. Machine learning is not a device you can plug into a production line and make the production line operate better than it did before.read More. The post How Machine Learning is Transforming Industrial Production appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Digital Twins Can Be Leveraged as Management Tool

Material Handling and Logistics

The value of digital twins includes rapid collaboration; holistic visibility; accurate, efficient response to demand; monetization of IoT data; predictive, proactive service; and closer collaboration with customers.

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How far would you go for another 1-2 mpg in fuel mileage? One owner-op’s patented engine systems mods

Overdrive Online

How does a six-year odyssey in modifications to your truck’s engine and related systems -- reducing the draw on the engine from the main fan, A/C system and more -- sound? In this week's Overdrive Radio, owner-op Kenny Capell describes his patented method for turning a lot of work over to electrical systems to save 1-1.5 running mpg. How does a six-year odyssey in modifications to your truck’s engine and related systems -- reducing the draw on the engine from the main fan, A/C system and more --

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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2020 Chevrolet Silverado delivers EPA-estimated 33 MPG highway

Fleet Owner

With a new 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel engine, Silverado delivers full-size truck capabilities with highway fuel efficiency of some family sedans.

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Automation in the Supply Chain and Its Impact on Scalability

GlobalTranz

Automation is coming of age in the supply chain. Where supply chain leaders once viewed automation capabilities as science fiction fantasy, automation’s real-world applications are becoming evident. As explained by David Welch of Supply Chain 24/7, part of the reason for interest in automation in the supply chain derives from the continuous threats of Amazon.read More.

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Retail Imports Remain at Near-Record Levels Despite Tariffs

Material Handling and Logistics

“Even with virtually everything American imports from China soon to be subject to tariffs, it isn’t quick or easy for retailers to change their supply chains," said Jonathan Gold, National Retail Federation.

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IoT in Logistics: Edge vs. Cloud Computing Analytics

IoT World Today

The Internet of Things is giving the trucking and logistics industry the visibility it needs to improve efficiency and safety. However, like any technology, IoT deployment decisions must be driven by a cost-benefit analysis. That includes the decision of which analytics types should be at the edge or in the cloud. . Sensors in an IoT deployment can generate reams of data, and that data has to go somewhere to be analyzed.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

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

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Amazon-FedEx split sets battle lines in e-commerce delivery feud

Fleet Owner

Carrier will likely use the breakup as a selling point to Amazon competitors such as Walmart, Target and others.

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Fuel Fact Check: Do Propane School Buses Actually Have a Shorter Lifespan?

NGT News

Fuel Fact Check: School busesClaim: Propane school buses need to be replaced sooner than diesel. The longevity of a school bus and the fuel it runs on are not mutually exclusive. There are different factors to consider about the lifespan of a school bus – whether it’s fueled by diesel or propane autogas. The average […]. The post Fuel Fact Check: Do Propane School Buses Actually Have a Shorter Lifespan?

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FedEx Ends Amazon Deal As Competition Heats Up

Material Handling and Logistics

FedEx is reducing its dependence on Amazon as the online retailer builds out a logistics network with hundreds of fulfillment centers and adds next-day air capacity with leased jets.