Carter Logistics
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Blog Topics. The Shared Milkrun Mexico & Border Logistics. How Mexico Supply Chain is Affected by U.S. Driver Shortage. Imagine a consumer trying to order a product from a business in the United States or Mexico. Instead of next-day shipping, they have to wait a week or two to get their products. This type of situation is slowly becoming a reality for companies due to driver shortage.
Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Two years ago, customers wanted quality packaging and fast delivery, but now a "brand’s opportunity to reach, retain and extend customers’ lifetime value lies in giving them what they want, how and when they want it.
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Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
While shippers face the difficult market conditions of tight capacity and increased consumer demands, they are also being challenged to find transportation cost savings and improve customer satisfaction. As shippers compete for capacity, many are asking what they could be doing to secure the best truckload performance and rates. Why do some shippers receive better service, and which best practices can others learn from them?
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
When was the last time you got lost? If you’re like most of us, you probably can’t remember, because systems like Siri do most of our navigational decision-making for us. Today, many fulfillment centers use their own version of Siri to navigate the complexities of their order processing, and in this week’s blog we’d like to introduce you to ours.
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.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Helping your drivers understand the root causes of distracted driving, encouraging best practices, and using technology to implement training and reinforce corrective actions can significantly decrease the likelihood of accidents occurring on our nation's roads.
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Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
It’s funny how some trends seem to go “full circle.” In 1999, everybody thought they could pick the next big thing. Then after the dot.com bubble burst, it seemed like everybody distanced themselves from their “visionary” pasts. I recall a brief discussion I had around 2002 with a self-described “internet guy.” He commented about the online grocery company Webvan’s business model with the statement “I don’t know what they were thinking – I mean, if you double-bag […].
DC Velocity
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Logistics industry is only at level two out of ten in digitalization process, as customers demand change, Project44 panel says.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Are truck drivers special? The evidence says yes. Fleet management systems provider Verizon Connect found that almost nine out of 10 fleets—86%—say their drivers go above and beyond in their role.
Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 9, 2018
Challenges include budget constraints, company leadership not aware of risk, insufficient or ineffective training, and lack of technology.
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Now, That's Logistics
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Three Key Trends in IoT, Robotics, and Wearables. Additional languages available. In the race to exceed customer expectations and capitalize on competitive differentiators, warehouses and distribution centers (DCs) are serving as strategic assets instead of just “places to store stuff.” By optimizing workflows and order picking/packing accuracy; improving inventory management; and better utilizing human labor, technology is literally reshaping the logistics industry.
DC Velocity
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
GE and IBM advise launching internal pilots of emerging technologies, Project44 speakers say.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
The trucking industry continues to struggle with electronic logging device (ELD) adoption nearly a half year after hard enforcement began. But it's not just because of drivers.
Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Seegrid has launched a vision guided vehicle, a data analytics and reporting offering, and enhanced functionality of its Seegrid Supervisor fleet management software.
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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.
AIMMS
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
An interview with Daniël van Gool at Peapod. It’s an exciting era for retail as companies continue to focus on creating and providing a great experience for their customers, while driving innovation and market share. There’s no doubt that the role of data, technology and analytics in retailer decision-making is growing, and that this trend will further heat up over the next few years.
DC Velocity
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Integration of 2017 acquisition forms PowerFleet division, to be located in new Florida facility.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Apps such as WEX Connect can help stop fuel price-gouging, keep fleets safer and direct emergency responders to where they need to be after the storm.
Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
With Hurricane Florence approaching the U.S. East Coast, employers should have an Emergency Action Plan, and if they have one, they should follow it.
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
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Every acquisition has its growing pains, right? Well, Amazon is seeing that now with its acquisition of Whole Foods as a group of Whole Foods employees are seeking to establish a union for the company’s 85,000+ workers. The group recently wrote a letter to Whole Foods employees citing that they are concerned about the “direction of Whole Foods in an Amazon era.
DC Velocity
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
`Transformation' program to focus mostly on U.S.; company seeks more delivery consolidations to increase operating leverage.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Volvo Trucks has unveiled an all-electric, fully autonomous tractor of sorts designed for specific applications to help address freight and driver challenges.
Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
The Pledge targets transit buses, shuttle buses, package and delivery trucks, urban “box” trucks, yard tractors, port handling equipment and regional Class 7/8 drayage trucks.
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 Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
313 million dollars has been invested in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for use in material handling in the last several years. An autonomous mobile robot is a vehicle that requires no change to a facilities infrastructure to implement and operate. Often, these vehicles are led around a facility and then create a map of the facility that is followed subsequently.
DC Velocity
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Business journalist Victoria Kickham joins DC Velocity , Ames named senior news editor, Solomon leaves AGiLE.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
HOUSTON. Quietly, Kenworth Truck Co. let attendees of Trimble's in.sight conference discover it on the T680 tractor here at the show.
Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
The group has activated a hurricane micro-site that will allow organizations to monitor each storm’s path, view recent alerts and get updates on transportation and supply chain conditions in impacted areas. As Hurricane Florence nears the U.S. East Coast and several named storms threaten other U.S. states and interests, the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) is mobilizing for action – and encouraging industry businesses to do the same.
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AIMMS
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
An interview with Daniël van Gool at Peapod. It’s an exciting era for retail as companies continue to focus on creating and providing a great experience for their customers, while driving innovation and market share. There’s no doubt that the role of data, technology and analytics in retail decision-making is growing, and that this trend will further heat up over the next few years.
DC Velocity
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Vision guided tow tractor designed to interface with data analytics platform and fleet management software.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
Today’s truck drivers are trained professionals, carrying a Commercial Driver’s License, adhering to a list of rules and regulations that would daunt many of us. Often, they are also our neighbors and members of our community. They are proud of the jobs they do for us all.
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