Automotive Logistics
APRIL 5, 2019
Cars have been shipped in containers ever since the modern shipping container was introduced commercially in the late 1950s, but it is only since dedicated racking systems were mass produced to improve loading that there has been a greater adoption of containers for volume shipments. . There are estimated to be 39m containers moving around the world, 25% of which are being shipped empty at any one time.
Freightquote
APRIL 2, 2019
Rising truckload shipping rates make building a strategy that puts you in control of your freight, while operating within a strict budget, a challenge. Freightquote shares 5 tips to help you manage rising rates in 2019.
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Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 2, 2019
Blockchain provides a secure, paperless solution for tracking products through every stage of their lifecycle.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
APRIL 2, 2019
Multi-channel selling is here to stay – and fast and accurate multi-channel fulfillment is critical to your competitive advantage. (In other news, snow is cold.). What’s less apparent is how to make outstanding fulfillment possible without spreading your inventory or budget too thin.
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.
SIPMM Professional Publications
APRIL 1, 2019
Digital Transport refers to advanced applications designed to provide innovative services for different modes of transport and traffic management, enabling users to get better information, and making transport networks safer, more streamlined and smarter. In our view, it often refers to two application areas: Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), i.e. systems where ICT is applied in […].
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Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 1, 2019
Other risks include additional costs and uncertainty due to raw material shortages, recalls and safety scares or tougher environmental regulations.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
APRIL 4, 2019
This is the seventh in a series of blogs focused on getting the most from your marketing fulfillment program. It includes insights drawn from an Iron Mountain-sponsored Mighty Guide titled 8 Experts on Marketing Fulfillment. Our previous blog in this series discussed the importance of using a fulfillment vendor that can grow with your business. This post looks at how a good fulfillment program can actually help your company win new business and grow.
SIPMM Professional Publications
APRIL 4, 2019
Construction contracts are complicated documents that try to balance the needs of many different parties involved in a project. Contractors face much uncertainty when delivering on their contract responsibilities, so it is important to design contracts that are fair in allocating risk. While every clause in a construction contract is important to review, there are […].
Fleet Owner
APRIL 2, 2019
Moving to 33-foot doubles would take some pressure off the roads by moving more freight per mile traveled and using less fuel to move the increased volume of freight.
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Logistics Brief Submitted Articles
MARCH 31, 2019
'Breaking News' from Stakeholders in the race toward our Autonomous Vehicle future are viewed in the News almost daily. Vehicle OEM's in collaboration with Technology Companies give insights on progress, one-upping each other, in the quest of the Driverless future.
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 2, 2019
The window of opportunity for 4.0 is closing fast and manufacturers who don’t invest in 2019 risk falling behind the curve.
SIPMM Professional Publications
APRIL 4, 2019
Tendering means a company or organization wishing to obtain goods or services will first specify requirements. Subsequently, it will open the bidding in a process known as Tendering. Interested companies can submit their proposals to the client within a finite deadline. The procurement team will evaluate the bids to decide which offer best suits its […].
Fleet Owner
APRIL 4, 2019
Along with bridge tolls, congestion pricing could cost trucks $25 to drive south of 60th Street on Manhattan next year.
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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.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 1, 2019
Two top executives from Echo Global Logistic gave good presentations on what is hot in terms of technology for freight brokers. These presentations occurred at the Descartes Evolution conference last week. The post The US Freight Brokerage Technology Landscape appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Kuebix
APRIL 5, 2019
It’s been taken as fact for many years that there is a shortage of truck drivers in the United States. Companies report problems covering their loads and even the American Trucking Associations announced that there will be a shortage of 174,000 drivers by 2026 if the current climate continues. Here are just a few of […]. The post New Study Questions Validity of the Truck Driver Shortage appeared first on Kuebix.
SIPMM Professional Publications
APRIL 4, 2019
Sustainable procurement has been introduced to a public and private organization for decades and it has now become a “must have” key element to integrate in business strategy for company competitive advantages and sustainable development. The survey conducted by EcoVadis and HEC about the results attribute to Sustainable Procurement program showed 76% of the procurement […].
Fleet Owner
APRIL 1, 2019
Although many OEMs still allow the continued use of CJ-4, experts recommend heavy-duty fleet owners switch to the enhanced CK-4 category to protect their diesel engines.
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
Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 30, 2019
However, the reusability of material handling containers will also prevent further growth for new units.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 3, 2019
WMS product development roadmaps vary by provider, but there is substantial overlap among the development initiatives of leading WMS providers. Key topics include machine learning, optimization, automation integration, and interoperability. This article captures the “essence of the essence” of the development plans of the leadings WMS suppliers today.
SIPMM Professional Publications
APRIL 4, 2019
Practically there is no one-size-fits-all purchase process. Some organizations require a formal process to suit their complex environment, which is often the case in government or education. In those industries, vendors must comply with strict guidelines. Others, for enterprise businesses like heavy machinery parts, require a few key steps in an effort to manage budgets […].
Fleet Owner
APRIL 2, 2019
Fleet Advantage data shows fleet operators can realize a first-year, per-truck savings of $16,928 when upgrading from a 2015 sleeper model-year truck to a 2020 model. For a fleet of 100 trucks, upgrading to 2020 vehicles can result in savings of as much as $1.7 million.
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.
Logistics Management
APRIL 3, 2019
Various scenarios for Brexit are being discussed in advance of Britain’s departure from the EU. In the meantime, shippers, ports, and transportation and logistics providers have all launched a number of initiatives in order to prepare for the worst-case scenario: the“hard Brexit.
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 4, 2019
Talk is cheap, but most large companies are failing their supply chains when it comes to human rights issues.
SIPMM Professional Publications
APRIL 1, 2019
The development of the economic globalization makes the global sourcing extend to all parts of the world, global procurement has certain advantages, but the inevitable risk also exists, during the global sourcing process, companies must face these risks, take active and effective to mitigating risks. With the rapid development of economic globalization, the economic dependence […].
Fleet Owner
APRIL 4, 2019
Organizers of the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, North America’s leading conference and expo on real-world applications of the latest advanced transportation technologies, recently released the full speaker roster for the ninth annual show
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Logistics Management
APRIL 5, 2019
While job satisfaction remains the primary reason for today’s logistics managers to stay with one company, salaries are barely keeping pace with inflation. With the aging of the industry’s workforce, this trend will need a correction.
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 4, 2019
Disclosure standards scrutinized go beyond gender diversity to include other protected classes.
SIPMM Professional Publications
APRIL 4, 2019
Moving into the 21st century where seafood sustainability become a key question for many environmentalists, humans are constantly struggling to seek a balance between the exponential growth in demand for food source and its sustainability. With the advance in technology and the internet where product information and business-to-consumer (B2C) platform can easily influence a buyer’s […].
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