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.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
With the advent of electronic logging devices and supporting technology, shippers can take advantage of unprecedented shipment visibility into their supply chain. Connected to most commercial trucks, ELDs are generating a flood of data that gives shippers who are also using a robust, modern TMS solution a new level of strategic insight into their supply chain.
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DC Velocity
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
More than 32 percent of workers are already exposed to some form of AI on the job, survey says.
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.
Heico Sandee, CEO of Smart Robotics, explores how automation redefines warehouse culture. By shifting repetitive tasks to skill-based roles, automation improves safety, fosters collaboration, and makes warehousing more appealing to today’s workforce.
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
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DC Velocity
NOVEMBER 22, 2018
Yard tractor hauls freight with battery power, reduces emissions, port says.
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?
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DC Velocity
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
FedEx Express says EV trucks will reduce emissions on commercial and residential routes in California.
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.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
New solutions have emerged that bridge the gap between supply chain planning and execution. These solutions have a middleware layer that is critical. The middleware allows for a feedback loop that can allow the system to get smarter. The post Bridging the Gap Between Supply Chain Planning and Execution appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
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As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.
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.
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 Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, a time for FFFTT – family, friends, football, thankfulness, and turkey. Lots of turkey. According to some reports I have seen, Americans will spend more than $1 billion on the 50+ million turkeys they will consume. Some of the biggest news that I have seen, however, is the technology upgrade that is happening this Thanksgiving.
Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski
Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea
DC Velocity
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
Ocado will provide warehouse automation, as partners plan network of 20 sites.
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.
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.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
The economics of elective vehicles will prove particularly favorable for fleet operations. This is particularly true for full-battery electric vehicles as opposed to plug-in hybrid vehicles. This article summarizes the economics of electric vehicles for freight delivery in urban environments. The post Why Fleets Will Drive Adoption of Electric Vehicles appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
DC Velocity
NOVEMBER 23, 2018
Company will distribute direct to customers and to regional distribution centers from Byhalia, Miss., facility.
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 17, 2018
But what will this mean for truck drivers?
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.
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DC Velocity
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
Shipment prices to rise an average 5.4 percent for U.S. account holders in January, company says.
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 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.
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