DC Velocity
APRIL 6, 2018
New adjustable wheelbase forklifts can lift 15,000 to 80,000 pounds, adds safety and confidence when handling large, bulky, and oddly shaped loads like machinery, the company says.
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 2, 2018
Will freight brokerage pricing evolve toward a discounted, transparent fee model like stock brokerage pricing? To answer that question, let’s examine some of the similarities between the two industries. The Evolution from Full-Service to Discount Stock Brokers. Back in the 70’s and 80’s full-service stock brokerages dominated the industry. The industry leaders, like Merrill Lynch, E.F Hutton, etc. were household names and even though most people didn’t invest through stock brokers, we all knew w
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Fleet Owner
APRIL 6, 2018
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Hours of Service (HOS) regulations are flawed, say many truck drivers, dispatchers and fleet managers, because the rules don't allow the flexibility that trucking in its many forms requires.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
APRIL 4, 2018
If your company used just a few KPIs to measure your 3PL warehouse performance, which would you choose – and why? It’s a hugely important question, because when it comes to setting these criteria, many companies are guilty of metrics overkill.
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.
DC Velocity
APRIL 4, 2018
Once dismissed as too expensive for fulfillment work, robots are rolling into third-party warehouses and taking operations to the next level.
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Fleet Owner
APRIL 6, 2018
The worst time to realize your fleet’s safety program doesn’t measure up is when you’re answering attorneys’ questions in court or at a deposition. Yet, even the best companies can find themselves in that uncomfortable position.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 3, 2018
Is Uber Freight a going concern? Recent losses at the company, the shut down of UberRush, and the loss of key executives makes this a valid question. Experienced logistics executives are not surprised. The post Is Uber Freight a Going Concern? appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
DC Velocity
APRIL 2, 2018
Better visibility, forecasting, and ironclad digital contracts are all in play in a bid to end the vicious cycle.
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 3, 2018
The recent focus on sexual harassment renews interest in tackling this related behavior.
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Fleet Owner
APRIL 2, 2018
Law enforcement faces its own challenges as trucking transitions to the electronic age.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 4, 2018
While speaking with a number of WMS product managers, I began to notice that machine learning was called out as a focal point for WMS product development efforts. In general, machine learning is a hot topic in the world of supply chain technologies. Just last week, Chris Cunnane wrote about machine learning for transportation execution. And Steve Banker recently wrote about Vecna Robots use of machine learning to improve its vision system.
DC Velocity
APRIL 6, 2018
Offer would be major haircut to worker pensions, Joint Council 10 leader says.
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 2, 2018
”Consumption, described as production and employment, continues to expand, with indications that labor and skill shortages are affecting production output,” said Timothy R. Fiore, Chair of the Institute for Supply Management. Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in March, and the overall economy grew for the 107th consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report on Business.
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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.
Fleet Owner
APRIL 6, 2018
Fleet Owner vice president and group publisher Reggie Lawrence has announced Neil Abt's promotion to Editorial Director. Abt succeeds Sean Kilcarr, who is leaving to pursue another business opportunity.
Logistics Management
APRIL 3, 2018
The top trucking companies planning big investments and more strategic operations geared to serve shippers in a roaring freight environment—one that’s being driven by a booming economy and a tight labor market.
DC Velocity
APRIL 5, 2018
CartConnect and RollerTop robots can be integrated into any warehouse workflow, Fetch says.
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 6, 2018
In an effort to address consumer tastes, manufacturers are focusing on demand sensing and data science to improve forecasting.
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
Fleet Owner
APRIL 3, 2018
Fleet maintenance is a tough job, especially when problems arise. As a director of maintenance or a shop manager, it’s easy to feel like you have a target on your back.
Logistics Management
APRIL 6, 2018
From AGVs to exoskeleton suits, the robotics on today’s warehouse and DC docks aim to help shippers operate more efficiently in an increasingly competitive distribution environment. Robotics in the loading dock, Automatic Guided Vehicles in the loading dock, Drones for loading dock management, Exoskeletons for loading and unloading freight.
DC Velocity
APRIL 6, 2018
Animated short looks at common hazards as well as protective measures.
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 2, 2018
Tactics include investing in training and development, raising pay and giving out performance-based bonuses.
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.
Fleet Owner
APRIL 2, 2018
Additives are the feature that separates premium from standard-grade diesel, extending the life of both the fuel and the engine.
Logistics Management
APRIL 6, 2018
As companies continue to search for the next generation of logistics management talent, the existing workforce is being asked to deliver more than ever before. While our survey respondents aren’t griping about the workload, they maintain that new challenges require more resources.
DC Velocity
APRIL 5, 2018
Phillips Industries, a manufacturer of electrical and air brake system components, has introduced a device that confirms an electrical connection between a tractor and trailer.
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 2, 2018
Tactics include investing in training and development, raising pay and giving out performance-based bonuses.
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Fleet Owner
APRIL 6, 2018
Program provides educational opportunities to up-and-coming industry professionals to learn more about their association, the regulatory and legislative process the role ATA plays in influencing those processes.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 5, 2018
Even though 90% of inventory is stationary in the supply chain, inventory accuracy at distribution centers, warehouses, and plants ranges from 89% to 99%*. In retail stores, this number drops to below 60%**. That’s because most of the inventory management process is still a manual activity. Knowing what inventory is on hand at any given time in the supply chain—and then tying that data to transportation and delivery—is a never-ending challenge for most companies.
DC Velocity
APRIL 4, 2018
Knightscope robot monitors employees' parking lot at Atlanta facility.
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