North American lift truck sales broke records last year, ITA says
DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Sales surpassed 250,000 in a year for first time in history, group says.
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When and How to Invest in Warehouse Technology
Cyzerg
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
As warehouse digitalization gains traction, a number of doubts and queries gather around it. Is it the right time to adopt a warehouse technology? Would it bring a value or competitive advantage to the business? Are there any risks associated with adopting this new technology? Is this technology mature enough or not? Fortunately, all these questions can be answered by using 3 simple frameworks that depict the natural evolution of technology, help us manage the risks associated with adopting new
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How the IoT is Changing the Supply Chain Landscape
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
The IoT can help companies free up manual resources while ensuring accurate delivery timing throughout the supply chain. It’s no secret that manufacturers have been aggressively pursuing digital transformation to compete and win in the marketplace. In 2018, manufacturers will ramp up this transformation to embrace new technologies that have the potential to change the supply chain landscape.
Amware is Growing: Adds Several Fulfillment Services Accounts
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
Amware Logistics recently added several accounts to its client roster, with Edible Arrangements®, Corksicle, and Bauerfeind® all choosing Amware after competitive bid processes.
Rethinking warehouse work culture: Can automation create better workplaces?
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.
Robotics startup lands $20 million for grocery fulfillment system
DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
CommonSense Robotics plans to open automated facilities in U.S. cities this year, firm says.
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What’s the Biggest Challenge Facing the Industry Today?
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Material handling and logistics professionals love their jobs, but worry that they might be an endangered species.
What’s Up With That? Breaking Down The Amazon Shipping Services Announcement
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Earlier this month, Amazon rocked the eTailing world (yet again) when it announced plans to roll out its own Amazon shipping service. Called “Shipping With Amazon,” it will offer direct product delivery to consumers in select markets – and could provide head-to-head competition with UPS and FedEx. But how big is this news really? Does this truly mark the dawn of a new national shipping provider?
Manhattan Associates CEO turns pugilist for one night to raise money for charity
DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
At 57, Eddie Capel enters ring for first time in 36 years to fight for camp that helps kids of imprisoned parents.
Blockchain explained through college basketball
Supply Chain and Logistics
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
Here is the original article the Loadstar referred me to. It is a picture a bit too rosy, perhaps, but quite clear.
Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs
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Show Me the Money: MH&L’s 2018 Salary Survey
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
Our annual salary survey reveals that the typical material handling and logistics professional earns $93,697. “The single biggest challenge facing the industry is lack of qualified workers in all aspects of logistics.” —corporate/executive manager with a transportation/warehousing company with 36-40 years of experience, living in the North Central region and earning $137,000.
Report: Truck driving one of the deadliest jobs in the U.S.
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
New study also finds pay remains low for “hazardous” jobs.
Ultra-tight dray capacity forcing users to pay just to hold trucks
DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Users paying fee voluntarily; surcharge is on top of escalating dray rates.
Mobile Technology Adoption – The Weakest Link in Your Delivery Strategy?
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
If there was a subject that I should not be writing about now, it’s this one. Mobile applications and technology have advanced considerably. However, too many implementations struggle to rollout successfully because they underestimate the challenges that exist in getting drivers to use it correctly and consistently. This is becoming a critical issue, as Customer Facing Supply Chains rely on accurate and timely data from the mobile devices in the field to enhance the customer […].
Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
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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.
Top 10 Most Corrupt Countries of 2018
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
Transparency International released its annual ranking, Corruptions Perceptions Index 2017 , on Feb. 21 and the group said that “despite attempts to combat corruption around the world, the majority of countries are moving too slowly in their efforts. While stemming the tide against corruption takes time, in the last six years many countries have still made little to no progress. .
FTR: Shippers Conditions Index remains in negative territory as productivity remains key to improvement
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
Shippers Conditions Index could improve later in the year dependent upon how much carriers can add capacity to meet the strong demand.
Be resilient, or be gone! interview with Aaron Parrott
DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
Resiliency is on the lips of a lot of supply chain practitioners. After a traumatic 2017, it needs to be, says Deloitte's Aaron Parrott.
U.K. KFC Struggle to Give Chicken Away as They Continue to Run Out of Supplies
Food Logistics
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
KFC is struggling to find charities to donate surplus chicken that has been stored in an unregistered depot during the supply crisis.
Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes
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
Why Can’t The Supply Chain Get Rid of Abuse?
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Let’s stop buying products where labor abuse exists in the supply chain. How many years has it been since we first heard about those tragic Foxconn workers who preferred to jump to their deaths from the factory dorms where they lived, rather than continue to work in hazardous conditions? The answer is eight. In 2010, 18 workers threw themselves from the top of the Chinese company’s building, resulting in 14 deaths.
Artificial intelligence is coming and workers may be more prepared for it than we think
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
Survey says the logistics/transportation industry is already ahead of the game in discussing the potential uses of artificial intelligence.
Distribution networks may need to be reimagined—again
DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
How will the rise of automated vehicles change distribution networks?
Dig Deep: What to Know About TMS Hosting, Data Models and Integration
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
If you’ve ever purchased a transportation management system (TMS) for your organization – or any enterprise software – you know that the term “software as a service” (SaaS) gets thrown around a lot. The problem is, it means different things to different people, and some vendors twist the meaning of the term to make it fit what they’re trying to sell you.
How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES
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.
Why chemical companies need prescriptive analytics for S&OP
AIMMS
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
The chemical industry is facing some powerful changes that are directly impacting revenues and margins. It’s also highly competitive. Everyone is trying to dominate their niche. This means chemical companies need to be adept at managing costs and profitability. But doing this ad hoc is too difficult. Having the right technology is key. Spreadsheets and legacy tools are no longer enough.
Law firm gets CDLs to better represent carriers, drivers
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
When trucking attorney Ted Perryman was arguing a case in court last October, he brought with him a secret weapon. "The plaintiff's expert was on the stand, and he actually paid me a compliment," Perryman explained.
Ultra-tight draw capacity forcing users to pay just to hold trucks
DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Users paying fee voluntarily; surcharge is on top of escalating dray rates.
Oil Exports Increase as Louisiana Port Handles Larger Carriers
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
The Louisiana Offshore Oil Port, the only deep water port in the U.S. able to handle the industry’s biggest tankers, said it had successfully completed the first loading of a very large crude carrier.
The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization
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6 More Logistics Technology Trends Enabling Success in 2018
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
In today’s blog post we continue our look at the logistics technology trends that will shape 2018. In our first post on this subject, we addressed the 5 automated logistics technologies that will serve as the foundation of the transformation to the digital logistics & supply chain landscape. In this post, will go to how shippers and logistics providers will lean on 6 more trends to make gains in the months to come. download ebook.
What’s new in tires
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
OEMs focus on fuel economy, intelligence, and longevity
merQbiz, C.H. Robinson help companies navigate big changes in the recycling market
DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Industry collaboration to streamline the buying and selling of recovered paper has timely impact as China's ban on scrap imports forces sellers to find new outlets.
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