Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2019

There is a lot of discussion today about supply chain transformation, most of it focused on the consumer goods and retail industries, but there are many challenges and opportunities in the Oil and Energy industry too. It’s an industry that has a major impact on the world economy and on our personal lives. What are. The post Supply Chain Transformation in the Oil and Energy Industry appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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GoShip Blog

MAY 21, 2019

In our fast-paced world, we’re getting used to receiving what we want and when we want it. We also like to be in control of what’s going on. In particular, this applies to the shipping experience. Eventually, technology impacts the way we get things done. Your customers are getting accustomed to the use of technology and the benefits it offers and that’s why it is crucial to provide shipment tracking.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2019

PFG wanted to provide better selections of beef to selective restaurants. But the commodity beef supply chain made this very difficult. They built a new supply chain that included audits, DNA testing, and better pay for better quality products. The post Do You Want Better Beef? Build a Better Supply Chain! appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Fleet Owner

MAY 22, 2019

"Why would I text my boss while I was driving?" asks the driver, who claims he had written the text while pulled over but bad cell service held the text until he was back on the road.

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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.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

MAY 24, 2019

BIMCO is one of the leading standardization forces in the world of shipping. Here is an example related to cybersecurity. How do you write a contract that binds participants to provide an appropriate level of cybersecurity?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2019

Freight visibility is a hot topic these days. Companies are under greater pressure to know where their freight is at all time. As customer expectations for fast and low-cost shipping continue to rise, globalization is increasing, and we see ongoing fluctuations in freight capacity it’s more important than ever for companies to know where shipments are at every stage.

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Fleet Owner

MAY 24, 2019

Law enforcement and industry officials said there are steps fleets and drivers can take to ensure a smooth inspection.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

MAY 23, 2019

SAE is the former Society of Automotive Engineers, and has been a leader in standard setting for many years. There is clearly a need for standards around data for shared bike and scooter services, for instance.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MAY 22, 2019

"It’s a good business decision to be diverse, we can best represent what is happening in the outside world," says Sandra MacQuillan, Kimberly Clark’s CSCO.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 22, 2019

Warehouse managers are experiencing more pressure than ever to control and cut costs in the warehouse and accurately fill orders to stay competitive. Booming e-commerce and consumer demand call for faster production, which creates more opportunities for hazards and costly inefficiencies. Increasing productivity and cutting unnecessary costs in the warehouse are a top priority.

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Fleet Owner

MAY 23, 2019

When looking at the effectiveness and efficiency of your operation, look for things that stand out from the norm; those are the things that you need to dig into more deeply in order to figure out exactly what is causing the anomaly so you can take the necessary action to bring them in-line.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

MAY 23, 2019

Sam Whelan, Asia correspondent of the Loadstar has a short article about a vision DPWorld has for integrating data and logistics. He describes some innovative activities.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MAY 21, 2019

Starting on May 21, letters and packages moving between Phoenix and Dallas will travel on customized Peterbilt trucks run by TuSimple, an autonomous startup based in San Diego.

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Advertiser: GEP

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.

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Kuebix

MAY 22, 2019

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has awarded autonomous-truck creator, TuSimple, a contract to conduct a 2-week pilot program of self-driving trucks starting on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. The self-driving truck startup reached “unicorn status” earlier this year with a $1 billion valuation. This trial run will transport mail more than 1,000 miles each way […].

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Fleet Owner

MAY 20, 2019

Pre-trip inspections are not excessively time-consuming; 15 to 30 minutes should be enough time to complete them.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

MAY 22, 2019

This article from the Loadstar indicates that supply chain firms such as Flexport are struggling to align themselves for the volatile tariff situation we have now.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MAY 23, 2019

“If you don’t have a competitive port, you don’t have volumes, you have nothing,” Wim Lagaay, CEO of APM Terminals North America said. “Jobs will change, jobs will be created, jobs will be eliminated.

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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

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2019

One of the most discussed topics in supply chain management today is the “Amazon Effect.” Clearly, the Amazon business model has affected many industries, including retail, manufacturing and distribution. Consumers now expect — and get — free next-day or second-day delivery on everything from electronics to shoes. To ask your customers to accept anything less in an Amazon world would be like telling your teenager that their iPhone is going away, but they are welcome […].

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Fleet Owner

MAY 21, 2019

Toyo Tires introduces a new 40X15.50R26LT size Open Country M/T (maximum traction tire) for light trucks. The Open Country M/T is legendary for its durability, off-road performance, long tread life, and aggressive tread.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

MAY 21, 2019

The project will cost $700 million, and it went through a long series of legal battles, mostly about environmental issues. But now the project is ready to begin.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MAY 24, 2019

Soren Skou says it’s important to stay focused on the metrics that affect demand in order to gauge how trade flows will be affected by the escalating tensions between the U.S. and China.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2019

I was listening to the BBC Newshour earlier this week and heard an interesting story about the rise of a new class of race cars: Forumla E. This class, which uses only electric-powered cars, was conceived in 2011, and had its first championship in Beijing in 2014. Since the beginning of the series, the cars have certainly come a long way. Initially, the Formula E cars did not carry enough of a battery charge to […].

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Fleet Owner

MAY 22, 2019

There are some common themes about regional haul but just as many disagreements about how fleets and drivers see regional haul.

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LoGo

MAY 24, 2019

Do you know what supply chain logistics means? In general terms, it can be defined as a system of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in the activity of transporting products or services from suppliers to customers. Therefore, managing this structure efficiently is a good way to guarantee an effective final result.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 24, 2019

The world of supply chain processes is evolving. The days of handling all needs in a warehouse are both inefficient and fail to meet customers’ basic expectation for omnichannel service. Supply chain leaders faced with the prospect of evaluating the use of a fulfillment center vs. warehouse need to understand the challenges in making a.read More. The post Fulfillment Center vs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2019

Today’s posting comes to you from the 2019 Manhattan Momentum conference in Phoenix, AZ. The conference thus far has featured a proper balance of product roadmaps and customer success stories. Manhattan’s CEO, Eddie Capel, set the stage for the conference agenda with a presentation that framed the content for the next three days. For starters, 2019 marks the 25th year of Manhattan Associates’ user conference.

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Fleet Owner

MAY 23, 2019

Stay Metrics, a provider of driver retention tools for motor carriers, recently teamed with Luma, a learning and instructional design company, to offer the transportation industry free training for the upcoming International Roadcheck 72-hour inspect

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 24, 2019

Consumers with a high degree of social and environmental awareness will change their behavior and brand choices to match their values. Yet most brands operate on a linear “make, use and dispose” business cycle.

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