Bottles, Barrels and the Business of Beverage Distribution
Logistics Bureau
AUGUST 23, 2019
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How Much Money Can You Save With Fuel Purchase Routing?
United World Transporation
AUGUST 22, 2019
According to industry experts, fuel purchases can account for approximately 25% of a trucking company’s operating expenses. The average truck driver travels around 68,000 miles per year and gets an average of 5.29 miles per gallon, which translates to over $37,000 being spent yearly on fuel. So, any opportunities to increase fuel efficiency and save money are valued in the industry, and fuel purchase routing is a commonly used strategy by many long-haul truck drivers.
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The ROI of Logistics Safety Programs
Kane is Able
AUGUST 22, 2019
Every logistics operation will say safety programs are a priority. But many such claims are lip service only. Safety solutions, over and above OSHA-mandated programs, cost money – for training, equipment and software. Many companies struggle to invest money in things that might happen.
Are You Neglecting Warehouse Safety and Health of Workers?
Cyzerg
AUGUST 21, 2019
Warehouse safety and health management is an aspect that can never be overemphasized. But, the truth is that warehouse managers often struggle with it. In fact, OSHA statistics reveal that as many as 16 warehouse workers died while working at warehouses 2015-2017.
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.
It will feel worse because it’s getting better.
The Lean Thinker
AUGUST 19, 2019
The line is starting to flow, or at least there is more time flowing than not flowing. The places where it isn’t flowing well are now much more evident. Things are speeding up. That is placing more stress on the engineering and materials supply processes where, before, they were shielded by a rough start-up that was always behind schedule. They are catching up on the backlog, closing in on “on schedule shipment.”.
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Reducing Damage in the Supply Chain and Cold Chain
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Appreciate your drivers each and every day
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AUGUST 20, 2019
Drivers are a key link between a fleet and its clients. As it relates to the delivery of loads, they are the face of the company to the public.
How will the Looming Recession Impact Global Supply Chains?
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 19, 2019
On Thursday, yield curves inverted and the stock market tanked. An inverted yield curve signals a recession in 14 to 20 months. Companies need to prepare by developing more agile supply chains. Integrated business planning and supplier risk management are critical tools. The post How will the Looming Recession Impact Global Supply Chains? appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Unboxing The Advantages Of Custom Packaging
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
AUGUST 20, 2019
If you’re a subscription business or eTailer, you already know that there’s no substitute for a well-presented package. And if you’re an online buyer or subscriber, you totally understand why: We all want to know what’s inside a more enticing-looking gift – and we assume the item within it is going to be more valuable.
Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs
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Factors to Consider when Using AGVs for Pallet Movement
Material Handling and Logistics
AUGUST 22, 2019
When considering the right type of AGV system, a number of issues come into play, such as type of vehicle, guidance system, drive configuration, power and communication.
NFI, Penske celebrate 'historic moment' with delivery of eCascadias from DTNA
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 21, 2019
YOUNTVILLE, CA. It was only two trucks, but for those involved in reaching this moment, they represent the start of a technological revolution for the trucking industry. During a small ceremony at Cliff Lede Vineyards on Aug.
Subscription Boxes are Changing Supply Chains
Kuebix
AUGUST 22, 2019
Subscription boxes are captivating the attention of consumers all over the globe. They satisfy almost every want and need imaginable (cheese, wine and beer, razors, clothes and makeup, etc.) in an innovative and entertaining way. Box subscribers typically pay a monthly fee for a box that is either ‘curated’ for them, meaning they have no […]. The post Subscription Boxes are Changing Supply Chains appeared first on Kuebix.
Warehouse Responsiveness Reigns Supreme!
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 21, 2019
Fulfillment repsonsiveness is the warehouse capability most expected to increase in importance over the next five years, according to the results from our best practices survey of logistics executives. A full 77 percent of respondents expect it to become even more important than it is in today's fast-paced environment. I attribute this increasing importance to consumer expectations for next day delivery, driven the new “Amazon Effect.”.
Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
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.
Aging Drivers, Higher Volumes, Competition Causing Driver Shortage
Material Handling and Logistics
AUGUST 19, 2019
The industry will need to hire 1.1 million new drivers over the next decade – an average of 110,000 per year to replace retiring drivers and keep up with growth in the economy.
It takes the whole company to make a fleet safe
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 21, 2019
Changing fleet culture to prioritize safety along with adding advanced technologies to commercial vehicles can have the biggest effect on turning a “high risk” fleet into a safe fleet, according to a recent study.
What You Need to Do to Make Fleet Backhaul Management Easy
Kuebix
AUGUST 20, 2019
Fleet backhaul management is a notoriously difficult task that fleet owners and operators are all too familiar with. When a truck returns from making a delivery it is usually empty. This is known as “driving empty” or “empty miles.” Even though there is no freight on the trailer, drivers still need to be paid, fuel […]. The post What You Need to Do to Make Fleet Backhaul Management Easy appeared first on Kuebix.
Then & Now: The history of freight shipping.
Freightquote
AUGUST 21, 2019
Freight shipping has come a long way. Use Freightquote’s history of freight shipping timeline to learn how people have always found a way to get things from here to there.
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
UPS's Secret is Out – Testing Self-Driving Tractor Trailers
Material Handling and Logistics
AUGUST 20, 2019
UPS is working with TuSimple, an autonomous driving company to determine whether the vehicles can improve service and efficiency in the UPS network.
How to reduce idling and keep drivers happy while saving fuel
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 21, 2019
The most efficient and effective idle-reduction solutions entail a combination of complementary technologies.
Pizza Companies Reject Third-Party Delivery
Food Logistics
AUGUST 21, 2019
For Domino's, the profit hit and reputational risk working with those companies isn't worth the extra revenue.
The Internet of Things (IoT): 4 Ways it’s Advancing Supply Chain Management
Morai Logistics
AUGUST 21, 2019
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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES
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UPS Secret is Out – Testing Self-Driving Tractor Trailors
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Waiting on HOS changes? It may still be a while
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 18, 2019
ELD updates, possible legal challenges will need to be considered before FMCSA can issue a final rule
Evaluating the Role of IoT and Blockchain in Transportation
IoT World Today
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Editor’s Choice: Advantages of a Digital Supply Chain in a Perpetually Connected World
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 22, 2019
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. When driving by a busy seaport, I’m always awed at the hulking towers of shipping containers stacked eight to ten high in the yards surrounding the terminals. Every ocean container full of goods has a starting point well before products become freight.
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Truckload vs. Less than Truckload: What's the difference?
Freightquote
AUGUST 19, 2019
Freight shipments that don’t require the entire space of a truck are known as less than truckload (LTL) shipping, whereas full truckload (TL) shipments take up an entire trailer. Learn more.
Decision time? Ask these three questions
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 22, 2019
If we’ve learned anything from the Jurassic Park movies, it’s this: Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should. While you probably aren’t tasked with cloning dinosaurs at work, asking, “Can we? Should we? Will we?
Preparing for preparedness – how should we begin?
Logistics in War
AUGUST 18, 2019
By David Beaumont. Logistics readiness refers to the ability to undertake, to build up and thereafter to sustain, combat operations at the full combat potential of forces. [1]. Logistics readiness is not just a matter of prioritising Defence resources. Of course additional funding and attention can improve the capability and capacity of any military force to sustain itself in peace and on operations.
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