Cyzerg
NOVEMBER 23, 2018
“Alexa, please automate my warehouse.”. How convenient would it be if it were that simple to automate the warehouse? But in order to achieve a similar future, the warehouse needs a brain to process all the information it receives and automatically execute actions to address an array of scenarios. And that brain is called Artificial Intelligence, or AI.
DC Velocity
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
More than 32 percent of workers are already exposed to some form of AI on the job, survey says.
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Material Handling and Logistics
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
With that many jobs going unfilled between this year and 2028, there could be $454 billion in manufacturing GDP at risk in 2028, or more than $2.5 trillion over the next decade.
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
Every year it's different, and this year is special.
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Product lead time is crucial in the life sciences industry and represents a key consideration for customers’ purchasing decisions. For this reason, BD Biosciences aimed to optimize its global supply and distribution network to reduce delivery lead time to customers and optimize its global inventory. How was BD Biosciences successful in reducing global distribution lead times between 30% and 60% in addition to: Increasing agility to prioritize urgent and ad-hoc customer requests Increasing global
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
If you’re reading this shortly before your annual Thanksgiving feast, keep your antacids handy, because the country’s largest package carriers have begun rolling out their annual parcel shipping increases, and boy are they cause for heartburn.
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Material Handling and Logistics
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
A new survey found that one-third of shippers are “extremely concerned” about trade tensions.
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
A California project is working to produce a radically different commercial diesel engine that emits much less, burns less fuel, and produces the same or more power as a conventional diesel powerplant in smaller-displacement package.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
If your company handles marketing fulfillment in-house, could you do better by outsourcing?
DC Velocity
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
FedEx Express says EV trucks will reduce emissions on commercial and residential routes in California.
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Supply Chain and Logistics
NOVEMBER 23, 2018
Alex Lennane has written in the Loadstar about the merger or assimilation of six UK diverse logistics firms under one management. Perhaps this is what’s necessary to get firms to work together– a bigger hammer.
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
Loneliness can lead to impaired immune system function, arthritis, cancer, type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
Travel time in the warehouse represents one of the biggest costs in modern distribution centers. Pickers must put away incoming product, pull product, and move products to packaging and processing zones. Like transportation management for shipped product, effective labor management and lean processes in the warehouse are key to lowering labor costs in your distribution center.
DC Velocity
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
Warburg Pincus funds growth of Chinese firm, citing its success in combining robotics, big data, and AI to solve supply chain pain points.
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“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
Random violence makes the news because it is rare, whereas routine kindness doesn’t make the news because it is so common. — Matt Ridley, author of “The Rational Optimist” from his essay Why Is It So Cool to Be Gloomy? (Wall Street Journal, November 16, 2018). “You’re not going to eat that, are you?!” Peter asked me and Paul, looking at the plate of sticky buns in front of us.
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
The Energy Transitions Commission shows that reaching net-zero carbon emissions from heavy industry and heavy-duty transport can be done through ambitious policy, accelerated innovation, and investment, at minimal cost to the global economy.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
Total intermodal volume for the month, at 1,690,668, rose 6.1% annually. Domestic containers saw the highest rate of growth in October, rising 6.9% to 729,604. Trailers headed up 4.1% to 123,371, with all domestic equipment (trailers and containers) up 6.5% to 852,975. ISO, or international containers, had the highest-volume month of all IANA metrics, rising 5.8% to 837,693.
DC Velocity
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
Ocado will provide warehouse automation, as partners plan network of 20 sites.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
LoGo
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
Understand the meaning of Incoterms and see the most used ones among freight forwarders. O post Incoterms: A Basic Guide to Freight Forwarders apareceu primeiro em Blog LoGo.
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
FMCSA is adopting the recommendation of the National Academy of Sciences to adopt the item response theory methodology for evaluating fleet safety.
GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Imagine you’re an executive of a large international business who has just discovered an excellent opportunity of entering a new exciting market just in time when your product design team has developed a perfect product for that market. Naturally, to take advantage of this opportunity, you will need a well-functioning supply chain, which you happen to have.
DC Velocity
NOVEMBER 23, 2018
Company will distribute direct to customers and to regional distribution centers from Byhalia, Miss., facility.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Given the constant state of frenetic activity, as it relates to the intersection of e-commerce activity and last-mile logistics, in addition to consumer expectations for same-day delivery, it has led to an increased need for e-commerce distribution operations that are located closer to consumers in populous urban areas.
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 17, 2018
But what will this mean for truck drivers?
Transporeon
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Trucking capacity is currently so tight that logistics service providers are turning away record amounts of freight. Rates have been rising, and some shippers have even had to cut earnings outlooks due to rising transportation costs. Spot market rates have gone up 20-30 percent from the same period last year. With shipping costs rising rapidly and capacity so scarce, companies are going out to bid for new transportation contracts now instead of waiting.
DC Velocity
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
Shipment prices to rise an average 5.4 percent for U.S. account holders in January, company says.
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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.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
Logistics Management recently caught up with James H. Burnley, a partner at Washington, D.C.-based law firm Venable LLP and former Secretary of Transportation under the late President Ronald Reagan, for a discussion on national infrastructure issues.
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
A report claims Interstate 5 between northern California and the Canadian border is the strongest corridor for the initial deployment of autonomous trucks.
GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
As e-commerce growth accelerates, shippers are working overtime to manage available inventory. Although e-commerce represents 10 percent of total retail sales, it has had an interesting effect. It catalyzed brick-and-mortar retailers to offer online shopping opportunities, which require much more than manual inventory management practices. As a result, brick-and-mortar retail has become more focused on digital inventory management, a building block in the road to omnichannel supply chains , t
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