DC Velocity

JUNE 15, 2018

UPS says it needs flexibility to compete with parcel newbies. Will the union play ball?

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Transportation 190

Fleet Owner

JUNE 11, 2018

Experts suggest that both punishment and education are needed to reduce dangers of distracted driving – but in succession: First, strong punishment to change the behavior followed by education to sustain it.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JUNE 11, 2018

National Forklift Safety Day 2018 raises awareness of warehousing best practices.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 13, 2018

download the audio file. Podcast Summary: Joe is joined by Ann Holm , who Joe first met as his Executive Coach many years ago. Since then, she began to collaborate with him on many different projects. She has a Bachelor’s in Psychology, Speech, and Hearing as well as a Master’s of Science in Speech, Language, and Pathology, both from the University of Michigan.

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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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DC Velocity

JUNE 15, 2018

Shares trade unchanged on first day as public company.

Transportation 135

Transportation 135

Material Handling and Logistics

JUNE 13, 2018

Technologies like robotics, ML, and AI may substitute specific tasks previously carried out by humans, allowing employees to focus on more value-added tasks.

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Fleet Owner

JUNE 15, 2018

SAFE projects autonomous vehicles will add between $3 trillion to $6 trillion in benefits to the U.S.

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Automation 118

DC Velocity

JUNE 10, 2018

Promoting forklift safety is a year-round responsibility.

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Trucking 136

Carter Logistics

JUNE 13, 2018

Blog Topics. The Shared Milkrun Mexico & Border Logistics. 5th Annual United Way Human Truck Pull. Carter Express & Logistics is excited to announce that Saturday, September the 8th at 10:00 am we will be the Presenting Sponsor and Event Sponsor this year at the 5th Annual United Way Human Truck Pull. This event is meant to benefit those struggling with poverty in Madison County by supporting programs aimed at providing opportunities for all to overcome poverty, helping kids succeed in s

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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

Supply Chains

Material Handling and Logistics

JUNE 11, 2018

Toyota’s Brett Wood explains how a culture of safety and open, honest communication drives continuous improvement throughout the company.

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Fleet Owner

JUNE 11, 2018

Grease is one of the least expensive investments you can make to protect your equipment. A $3 tube of grease every 12,000 miles is a small investment to protect your equipment.

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Trucking 117

DC Velocity

JUNE 14, 2018

Cloud-based asset-tracking solutions are giving organizations a better view into their supply chains—and helping them improve productivity and efficiency inside, outside, and on the road.

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Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Efficiency Production 134

Carter Logistics

JUNE 13, 2018

Midyear Checkpoint: Is Your Business Where You Want it to be? We are half way through 2018 and many businesses are getting a reality check on their goals for this year. Perhaps you wanted to grow production by 20%, expand into new territories, or improve JIT capabilities to reduce inventory expenses. Are you on your way to meeting these goals or are you uncomfortably close to where you were this time last year?

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Material Handling and Logistics

JUNE 14, 2018

The 2018 Manufacturing and Logistics Report Card , conducted by Conexus Indiana for the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research, rates U.S. states on three variables: the share of total income earned by manufacturing employees in each state, the wage premium paid to manufacturing workers relative to the other states’ employees, and the share of manufacturing employment per capita.

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Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software 131

Fleet Owner

JUNE 13, 2018

After years of debate over a heavy truck-only toll plan to help replace and rebuild state infrastructure, Rhode Island began charging tractor-trailers to drive on Interstate 95 on Monday.

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Trucking Groups 110

DC Velocity

JUNE 14, 2018

You shouldn’t have to worry about the hospital supply chain when wheeled into the OR.

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Supply Chains Strategy 124

Logistics Management

JUNE 12, 2018

The ATA reported this week in its quarterly Trucking Activity Report that the annualized turnover rate for large truckload carriers or fleets with more than $30 million in annual revenue, increased 6% to 94% in the first quarter of 2018. This marks a 20% annual increase.

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Trucking 88

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Material Handling and Logistics

JUNE 15, 2018

The people who command six-figure salaries to negotiate multimillion-dollar deals with major brands are being replaced by software that predicts what shoppers want and how much to charge for it. Amazon.com Inc. has long used robots to help humans move merchandise around its warehouses. Now automation is transforming Amazon’s white-collar workforce, too. .

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Fleet Owner

JUNE 14, 2018

Best-in-class organizations are constantly innovating, something that should be taking place in all areas of an organization, including the B2B payment process.

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DC Velocity

JUNE 13, 2018

Investment will fuel new hiring, expansion outside U.S., data analytics firm says.

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Data 120

Transporeon

JUNE 13, 2018

As of April 1, the Congressionally mandated electronic logging device (ELD) rule is in effect, described by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) as “intended to help create a safer work environment for drivers, and make it easier and faster to accurately track, manage, and share records of duty status (RODS) data. An ELD synchronizes with a vehicle engine to automatically record driving time, for easier, more accurate hours of service (HOS) recording.”.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Tracking and Tracing Survey Cost Reduction 86

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 13, 2018

The needs and expectations of manufacturers and retailers for their logistics partners have changed significantly over the years, and confusion and misconceptions remain in the marketplace concerning what third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and fourth party logistics providers (4PLs) are and the services they offer. What are some of those misconceptions?

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4PL Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Outsourcing 78

Fleet Owner

JUNE 15, 2018

Ford has unveiled a new Taxi variant of its soon-to-arrive 2019 Transit Connect.

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DC Velocity

JUNE 13, 2018

Trucker never touched his load when the chips were down.

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Cargo Transportation 113

AIMMS

JUNE 11, 2018

Want to avoid summer stagnation? To help you stay informed during the summer months and close the year with impact, we prepared a list of our most popular content for your reading and viewing pleasure. The list includes trending blog posts, our latest webinar and a brand-new Buyer’s Guide for S&OP. Read on to get all the goodies. . Best of our blog .

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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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Talking Logistics

JUNE 14, 2018

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Pick ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. In this post, the project44 team highlights the importance of network connectivity, real-time information, and business intelligence and analytics in maximizing the value delivered by transportation management systems (TMS).

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Supply Chain Software Picking Strategy Logistics Network Optimization Software 78

Fleet Owner

JUNE 12, 2018

Trailer orders now totaled 335,000 units for the past twelve months, according to latest data.

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Ordering Data 89

DC Velocity

JUNE 15, 2018

MercuryGate names winners of essay contest.

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Industry Transportation 111