Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 22, 2019
Increased attention to truck platooning. In platooning, trucks are connected using direct vehicle to vehicle communication to allow trucks to tailgate each other very closely. This drafting creates fuel savings. There are two models for platooning. The opportunistic and the truck train model. The post There are Two Models for Truck Platooning: Which will Win?
ShipLilly
JULY 23, 2019
As a new business, you might wrestle with the decision of whether or not you should outsource your fulfillment. There are a lot of questions that you need to ask yourself and answer appropriately in order to determine whether outsourcing is a good option for you. Fulfillment for your products deserves a great deal of attention and needs to be done well but as a startup or an entrepreneur, it may behoove you to focus more on your company and allow existing distribution networks to fulfill your sa
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Kuebix
JULY 25, 2019
The transportation industry relies heavily on diesel to help it successfully transport products from manufacturers to consumers via trucks worldwide. Technology has been instrumental in reducing the number of empty miles driven, and finding an alternative fuel source is the next step for eco-conscious companies. As concerns about the longevity of fossil fuels grow, the […].
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Material Handling and Logistics
JULY 26, 2019
With 50% increase in attacks from 2018, the supply chain is very vulnerable to cyber-attacks.
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SIPMM Professional Publications
JULY 20, 2019
For many years, public procurement was perceived as an administrative, back-office function. However today, it is seen as a crucial pillar of services delivery for public sector and a strategic tool for achieving key policy objectives: from budget accountability, to spending efficiency, to buying green and improving outcomes in health, to tackling global challenges such […].
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JULY 25, 2019
This is the third in a series of blogs based on Amware’s new eBook titled “Your Marketing Fulfillment Program Sucks: 7 Ways Poor Literature Management and Distribution Practices Undermine Your Marketing Results.”. Have you ever bought something and found it still new in the box a year or more later? If you’re like me, you probably put it away in a closet and forgot about it until it was too late to return it.
Material Handling and Logistics
JULY 24, 2019
“At some point, you go from being an operational pain-in-the-neck for the supply chain to real issues for all of us as consumers,” said Bob Costell of the American Trucking Associations.
Fleet Owner
JULY 24, 2019
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is proposing allowing an applicant seeking a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to take general and specialized knowledge tests in a state other than his or her state of residence.
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
Supply Chain and Logistics
JULY 22, 2019
This article looking at Flexport now appeared recently under Cathy Morrow Roberson’s byline in The Loadstar. We enjoy hearing about what Flexport is doing now.
AIMMS
JULY 23, 2019
The agribusiness supply chain is highly complex. It’s not limited to managing crops and livestock, but encompasses all equipment, services, and product processing as well as commercialization. Besides the regular challenges expected of such an intricate operation, there are social and environmental concerns, stringent regulations, a labor shortage and rising competition.
Material Handling and Logistics
JULY 22, 2019
“Microlearning conveys information in a short, targeted manner that delivers key points of information delivered in a way that our brains work,” explains Carol Leaman, CEO of Axonify.
Fleet Owner
JULY 25, 2019
UPS and rival FedEx, the two largest for-hire fleets in the U.S. are under pressure to speed up deliveries as Amazon morphs into a competitor by building out an overnight cargo-airline service and ground-delivery network.
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Commercial Carrier Journal
JULY 26, 2019
During its earnings call Wednesday, the Semi was mentioned only once, and that was to point out the company doesn't plan for its largest model to make up a significant part of its business.
Freightquote
JULY 23, 2019
Each method of freight transportation comes with advantages and challenges that impact both shippers and carriers who are hauling the freight. Learn more.
SIPMM Professional Publications
JULY 22, 2019
The Industry 4.0 era (also known as the “fourth industrial revolution”) is upon us and manufacturing companies around the globe are increasingly embracing automation and data exchange and implementing new technologies including cyber-physical systems, internet of things (IoT) devices, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, robotics, and advanced data analytics.
Fleet Owner
JULY 26, 2019
Propane’s chemical properties allow it to power an engine while reducing the emissions released into the atmosphere.
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Freightos
JULY 23, 2019
This year alone, Maersk has accelerated its direct-to-shipper strategy, digital forwarders have raised massive rounds (like Flexport’s billion-dollar injection), and platforms for forwarders and carriers – big and small – have continued to pop up almost daily, at least that’s how it seems. Logistics professionals have adapted incredibly well to this new age, but some lingering doubts remain.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 23, 2019
Global supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, as businesses juggle multinational suppliers and service providers, constantly shifting regulations, and more informed consumers demanding increased responsiveness and sustainability.
SIPMM Professional Publications
JULY 22, 2019
An annual estimated 30% of food is wastage globally, which is about 1.3 billion tonnes costing US$ 100 Billion yearly. With a projected population increase to 9.7 billion in 2050 from the current 7.7 Billion, the world food supply is certainly straining. Global food borne disease is also estimated to result in 1.2 million deaths […]. The post New and Emerging Technologies for the Food Supply Chain appeared first on SIPMM INSTITUTE.
Fleet Owner
JULY 24, 2019
ATA estimates that 160,000 driver positions will go unfilled over next 10 years.
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Material Handling and Logistics
JULY 25, 2019
Though not building new warehouses, the company t will use the collective volume of its sellers -- about 1.5 million packages a day in the U.S. -- to negotiate discounts with logistics partners.
NGT News
JULY 26, 2019
Brightmark Energy, a San Francisco-based waste and energy development company, has purchased an anaerobic digester northwest of Madison, Wis., that will convert 90,000 gallons/day of dairy waste from three local farms into biogas and other products. After the planned installation of gas upgrading equipment is completed, the project is expected to produce enough renewable natural […].
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 22, 2019
The internet of things offers businesses an unprecedented level of visibility and control over their supply chains. But it also opens the door to potentially crippling cyberattacks.
Fleet Owner
JULY 23, 2019
Last month a bill was introduced in the Senate that would require new commercial vehicles (26,001 lbs. or more) to be equipped with a device to limit their speed to 65 miles per hour.
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
SIPMM Professional Publications
JULY 20, 2019
In recent years, healthcare expenditure continues to rise worldwide. Healthcare supply chain account for a big portion in the expenditure represents an opportunity to reduce the cost and improve patient care efficiency. The healthcare supply chain is a vast process and disintegrated network of products and players. Managing the flow of information, supplies, equipment, and […].
NGT News
JULY 26, 2019
Amp Americas is using a new investment of $75 million to fund new dairy renewable natural gas (RNG) projects. The capital commitment is led by EIV Capital and includes participation from existing Amp investors. Amp has also closed a new investment by an unnamed infrastructure investor in its three flagship Indiana dairy RNG projects. The […]. The post Amp Americas Secures New Investment for Dairy RNG Developments appeared first on NGT News.
Material Handling and Logistics
JULY 23, 2019
Sourcing executives are more cautious today and less optimistic about the five-year outlook for the U.S. fashion industry.
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