Sat.May 04, 2019 - Fri.May 10, 2019

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3 Technologies to Improve Warehouse Efficiency

Cyzerg

Warehouse efficiency remains one of the most important strategic goals and differentiators for logistics organizations. The reason is simple: without an efficient warehouse operation, the business is forced to increase its workforce in order to maintain high levels of service. But while adding additional employees might help the company keep up with demand, doing so often results in the erosion of profit margins, which results in a less profitable company and a warehouse operation that is more p

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How times have changed on the road

Fleet Owner

Retired UPS driver Jimmy Howard, who logged 6 million accident-free miles, shares his thoughts on how trucking has changed over the past 40 years.

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Need Warehouse Space in Atlanta?  The Advantages Add Up

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

When two of the country’s premiere site selection publications named Georgia as the #1 state for doing business for several years in a row, some people may have been a little surprised. By contrast, all of us at Amware thought, “Yep. Makes total sense to us.”. After all, the state is home to Atlanta, one of the country’s hottest eCommerce and logistics markets (as well as UPS’s global headquarters).

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Dropshipping Is Helping to Meet eCommerce Demands

Material Handling and Logistics

A new study from the Center for Supply Chain Research at Lehigh University shows that retailers are expanding their virtual inventory without incurring additional carrying and fulfillment costs by utilizing dropship programs

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

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.

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What You Need to Know About Calculating Freight Rates

Kuebix

For shippers, calculating freight costs can be one of the hardest expenses to predict and can seriously impact the bottom line. Using a transportation management system (TMS) can help optimize your shipping process and cut freight costs for LTL, truckload, parcel, intermodal, and other shipping modes. There are a variety of factors that impact how […].

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Top 30 U.S. Ports 2019: Trade tensions determine where cargo goes next

Logistics Management

Amid the constant change in trade agreements and protocols, logistics managers are faced with the daunting challenge of finding the right ports at the right moment. Analysts contend that the surge in imports to West Coast ocean cargo gateways may have been an aberration, as East and Gulf coast contenders are now grabbing market share.

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4 Things to Know About Propane Forklifts

Material Handling and Logistics

No matter the job or location, propane forklifts provide safe, reliable performance.

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Marketing Compliance Nightmares?

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

This is the eighth in a series of blogs focused on getting the most from your marketing fulfillment program, with insights drawn from an Amware-sponsored Mighty Guide titled 8 Experts on Marketing Fulfillment. You can download this free ebook here. There’s an old saying, “rules are made to be broken.” But, when it comes to marketing compliance, don’t believe it.

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Driver training a key in better fuel efficiency

Fleet Owner

Younger or less-experienced drivers usually achieve higher fuel economy when paired with an experienced driver, compared with driving solo.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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The Digital Supply Chain Takes Shape

Logistics Management

Momentum is building around digital technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, Big Data analytics infrastructure, and soon, for blockchain deployments. But digitally transforming supply chains can’t be accomplished simply by sticking to a list of “hot” technologies it requires matching technologies to strategy and a commitment to change.

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High Job Satisfaction Among Supply Chain Professionals

Material Handling and Logistics

A new study shows 82% of supply chain professionals said they are likely to stay working in the supply chain field for the next five years.

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The Dawn of the Deep Tech Ecosystem

Supply Chain and Logistics

This Boston Consulting Group report by Massimo Portincaso, Arnaud de la Tour, and Philippe Soussan, discusses seven categories of so-called deep-tech areas of research that are likely to yield new disruptions for businesses of all types.

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Drivers, trucks, fuel economy and your fleet

Fleet Owner

A driver still plays a role in mpg and always will, but advancements have made it easier for drivers to allow technology to be the heaviest contributing factor in fuel economy, according to Fleet Advantage.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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S&OP – 13 Years On, What Have We Learned and What Has Changed?

AIMMS

In December 2006, I published an article titled “ S&OP or just good supply chain planning ?” The article looked at what Sales and Operations Planning is, what it isn’t, and whether companies were on the right path to implementing it. I wondered: is S& OP just too hard to implement ? C ould the majority of the benefit s be achieved by first focusing on establishing good supply chain pl anning ?

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Best Forklifts of 2019 Awards

Material Handling and Logistics

A look at the winners of the industry's annual awards honoring innovative and technical merit in forklift and warehouse technology.

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Gartner: Supply chain blockchain pilots stalling because of technology immaturity | Supply Chain Dive

Supply Chain and Logistics

Matt Leonard @Matt_Lnrd has summarized Gartner’s survey in this article, which seems to indicate more clearly that blockchain is a solution chasing problems.

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Connectivity improves fleet efficiency

Fleet Owner

Technology firms have stepped in and are offering digital services to fleets.

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How to Prepare for Proposed New Tariffs in 2025

The global trade landscape is shifting. If President Trump’s proposed tariffs come into effect, they will impact your logistics in significant ways. Our free guide provides essential insights for consumer brands and manufacturers. It is crucial to understand what these challenges mean for your logistics operations, and more importantly, how to prepare.

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A short trade cycle to a 2020 Peterbilt 389, custom touches shown out at MATS

Overdrive Online

Independent Tad Schultz hauls step deck freight now in this beautiful rig. The 2020, powered by a 565-hp Cummins X15 engine, he put into service after extensive custom dressing working with Iowa Customs for parts from a variety of suppliers, HD Equipment in Grand Mound for the work in which he also participated.

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Shifting Warehouse Model Causes Nestle to Cut 4,000 Jobs

Material Handling and Logistics

"The direct-to-store model was too expensive even once the company reached the maximum point of efficiency,” said Steve Presley, CEO of Nestle USA.

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JB Hunt offering new drop-and-hook service

Supply Chain and Logistics

JB Hunt is a powerhouse in managed logistics. Offering a drop and hook service seems like a reasonable thing to do.

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The benefits of regional hauls

Fleet Owner

Driver retention, higher use of alternative-powered vehicles cited in new report.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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What Exactly is Digital Transformation and its Benefits?

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The future for companies that don’t embrace digital transformation and digitization (the digital technology used to enable digital transformation) looks increasingly challenging. To ensure that your organization can leverage these new solutions, you need to understand what exactly digital transformation is, to then embrace it. As concepts, they could have profound implications on the way you […].

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Customer Service Still Top Concern in WERC 2019 Annual Report

Material Handling and Logistics

Other concerns include a mixed strategy of being all things to all people and a cost leadership strategy.

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Five Ways to Profit by Going Paperless

Supply Chain Brain

Deciding to go paperless can seem overwhelming. However, refusing to do it will eventually cause your business to fall behind.

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An electric month of developments

Fleet Owner

As more zero emission trucks are introduced, the debate of battery-electric vs. hydrogen picks up stream.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Portrait of two classics: ’71 Autocar and its paint scheme’s inspiration, ’74 Diamond Reo goes to the museum

Overdrive Online

Ohio-based heavy equipment operator James Green hunts down the inspiration for his late father's 1971 Autocar's paint scheme in a 1980 Overdrive issue, and donates his grandfather's 1974 Diamond Reo, his final truck, to the Iowa 80 trucking museum. Take a run through some of that history with Green here.

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75 countries may face the chop from the IMO “White List”

Shipping and Freight Resource

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) maintains a “White List” which is a list of member states (countries) who have confirmed to the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) to be following the relevant provisions of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 (STCW). A position on the White List means that certificates issued by or.

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Health Check Your Supply Chain for Inefficiencies

Talking Logistics

Even in 2019 many companies still underestimate the importance of their global supply chain and above all, how their logistics and supply chain performance can beneficially impact their marketing, ultimately leading to healthier financial results. Depending on your industry sector, transportation and logistics costs (as a percentage of sales) may range up to 14% or even higher for companies with an inefficient or outdated logistics set-up.