DC Velocity

JUNE 15, 2018

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

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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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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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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JUNE 12, 2018

As I write this, we’re approaching another patriotic holiday. And no I’m not talking about July 4th. I’m talking about Flag Day on June 14 – and I’m wondering how you’re planning to celebrate. Actually, I think I probably already know, because although this official holiday has been around since 1916, it’s typically overlooked by almost everyone. It’s a fitting parallel for what often takes place in the world of warehousing and fulfillment.

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Advertiser: GEP

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

Supply Chain Software

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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DC Velocity

JUNE 13, 2018

Company acquires Load Delivered Logistics, Logistical Labs in 24-hour interval. Moves come on heels of GlobalTranz purchase last week.

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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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Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

Logistics Network Optimization Software

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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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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DC Velocity

JUNE 13, 2018

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

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Data 120

Material Handling and Logistics

JUNE 11, 2018

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

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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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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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DC Velocity

JUNE 10, 2018

Promoting forklift safety is a year-round responsibility.

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Trucking 136

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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Advertiser: GEP

Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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Fleet Owner

JUNE 13, 2018

Verizon Connect has extended its strategic partnership with Ford Commercial Solutions for another three years to deliver fleet management software tools and embedded connectivity to Ford commercial customers.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JUNE 11, 2018

Violations include working more than 100 hours of monthly overtime, when Chinese laws only allows 36, and living in dormitories that lack adequate fire-safety precautions. A watchdog group is calling on Amazon.com Inc. to improve conditions for factory workers in China who make Echo speakers and Kindle e-readers, renewing criticisms that CEO Jeff Bezos became the world’s wealthiest man on the backs of low-paid laborers.

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DC Velocity

JUNE 13, 2018

Automotive equipment provider turns to "smart" lockers to solve problems with misplaced and damaged scanners.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 14, 2018

Final mile logistics is attracting a lot of interest for many reasons, but the most obvious is the growth in e-commerce markets. While companies have opportunities to gain new customers by offering more buying and delivery options, these often same-day home deliveries do not come without challenges. In fact, final mile deliveries can be among the most expensive transportation segments in a supply chain.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

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Fleet Owner

JUNE 13, 2018

The VDO RoadLog Trade In-Trade Up Promotion and $100 rebate is open to all current ELD owners whether they own an electronic logging device or an ELD phone app.

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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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DC Velocity

JUNE 15, 2018

Shares trade unchanged on first day as public company.

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