DHL to build logistics innovation center in Chicago area
DC Velocity
MAY 30, 2018
First U.S. technology hub will open in 2019, supporting warehouse and transportation platforms such as smart glasses, collaborative robots, and chatbots.
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10 things to know about personal conveyance
Fleet Owner
JUNE 1, 2018
For the first time in more than 20 years, the federal agency responsible for motor carrier regulation has issued official guidance on personal conveyance.
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Past Their Prime: How to Get Around High Amazon Fulfillment Costs
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
MAY 29, 2018
It’s just a few weeks before Amazon Prime’s $20 price increase goes into full effect, and according to a recent study from Atherton Research, approximately 60% of Amazon Prime’s 90 million U.S. customers are so unhappy about this prospect they may not renew their memberships. Likely, some of these customers will probably wind up changing their minds.
Number of ICE Immigration Investigations Double
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 29, 2018
Agency says another wave of actions is planned for this summer.
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.
Three-day inspections will not hamper truck supply chains, CVSA official says
DC Velocity
MAY 30, 2018
Mooney said event no different than what inspectors do all year long.
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New Paper in American Journal of Transportation and Logistics
Supply Chain and Logistics
JUNE 1, 2018
My colleague and I and a student recently published a new paper in the American Journal of Transportation and Logistics. You can see it below.
Tough Environment Continues for Shippers
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 29, 2018
One bright spot, however, is that the hard enforcement of the ELD regulation, based on spot-market data, does not appear to have had a major impact.
New industrial trucks give Bonide's DC operations a lift
DC Velocity
JUNE 1, 2018
As sales boomed, pesticide manufacturer Bonide found itself struggling to keep up with orders. New lift trucks and a warehouse redesign changed all that.
Regardless of title, everyone on your staff is in sales
Fleet Owner
MAY 30, 2018
Every time a customer or prospect has an interaction with someone on your staff, they are forming an opinion about your business or adding to their existing impression.
Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs
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Start Managing Your Inbound Freight More Effectively Today
Talking Logistics
MAY 29, 2018
It’s time to make inbound freight a priority and begin reaping the benefits of a program that creates win-win rewards for all supply chain partners. Frequently overlooked and often pushed to the bottom of a shipper’s supply chain agenda, good inbound freight management can help companies improve shipment visibility, save money, and enhance customer service—all of which add to the bottom line and boost profitability.
CSCMP & NASSTRAC Announce Strategic Partnership
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 31, 2018
NASSTRAC will integrate their annual conference with the CSCMP EDGE Conference in the Fall of 2019. Discovering that there are “significant synergies between two associations and opportunities to complement one another and provide additional value to their members in very meaningful ways,” the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and the National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council (NASSTRAC) announced last week that will be formally joining together in partnership.
FMCSA's shift on use of trucks as a personal conveyance a nod to flexibility
DC Velocity
JUNE 1, 2018
Drivers can operate laden vehicles for personal use if they need to find safe, accessible rest stops, agency says.
How can you speed a roadside inspection? Know your ELDs
Fleet Owner
MAY 28, 2018
“We want to get it done just as fast as you do, but we do have a process we have to go through. If you know how to operate the device … the inspection will go smoother for everybody.” - Abe Dunivin with Oregon DOT.
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.
Can Robots Help You Manage Inventory Better?
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 31, 2018
In the United States, 250,000 manufacturing plants and warehouses support the activities of 4 million retail stores and e-commerce websites – and all of these operations carry inventory. But in the warehouses, less than 10 percent are using automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) to manage and move their inventories. That means the vast majority are still using racks and other storage solutions that require a lot of floor space (read: high real estate costs) […].
XPO Logistics announces major investment into its LTL network
Logistics Management
MAY 31, 2018
The investment comes in the form of roughly $90 million, which, XPO said, will go towards 770 new tractors over the course of the remainder of 2018, during which time the units will be integrated into the XPO LTL fleet. These tractors will both replace, and add to, the existing fleet, with the current total number of tractors now at approximately 8,000 in North America, according to XPO.
APL enhances new express service with same-day availability at L.A.
DC Velocity
MAY 31, 2018
Cargo discharged quickly on dedicated truck lanes.
For truck platooning to work, here’s what has to happen
Fleet Owner
MAY 31, 2018
MONTREAL, QUE. Platooning is just one step in truck automation that is expected to boost fuel efficiency and safety for commercial fleets.
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
Cyber Attacks Are Major Risk in New Global Resilience Ranking
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 28, 2018
Cyber risk is just one of the indicators of the index which reflects data related to economics, natural hazards and supply chains, and addresses concerns about business risks including political upheaval, fire and hurricanes. The risk of cyberattack, once overhyped, now threatens businesses’ very existence, according to a recent survey, 2018 FM Global Resilience Index.
Keeping score: How do your carriers measure up?
Transporeon
MAY 30, 2018
Most transportation service providers go to great lengths to do a good job. But do you actually know which carriers are your top performers? Do you have the metrics to determine which carriers provide the best value, volume and efficiency? Or the right details to help carriers identify issues and improve service? Unless you are tracking carrier performance using objective metrics and specific benchmarks, you don’t know what you don’t know.
XPO to acquire 770 tractorsXPO to acquire 770 tractors
DC Velocity
MAY 31, 2018
Price tag put at about $90 million.
Before diesel switch, learn from peers
Fleet Owner
MAY 30, 2018
When it comes to alternative fuels, fleets often run pilot tests that take time and require significant investment. Why reinvent the wheel? A nonprofit and a group of fleets are sharing experiences and hoping to help in that regard.
How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES
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.
What’s the Real Cost of a Worker’s Life?
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 28, 2018
Rather than taking steps to make their workplaces safer, some companies are playing games with their workers’ lives.
UPS set to roll out price hikes for larger parcel packages
Logistics Management
MAY 30, 2018
Effective Tuesday, June 4, UPS will begin to implement rate increases for large packages moving through its parcel network. These charges, which were initially announced by the company last October, call for an increase for Over Maximum Limits and the Oversize Pallet Handling Surcharge to increase by $150, from $500 to $600, as well as s new Shipping Charge Correction Audit Fee.
International air freight to have tradable futures market
DC Velocity
MAY 30, 2018
TAC Holdings establishes platform to remedy pricing "inefficiencies.".
Diesel and gas prices continue to climb at pumps across the U.S.
Fleet Owner
MAY 30, 2018
Diesel prices are up by an average of 72 cents per gallon compared to 2017; gasoline is up 56 cents year-over-year, according to Energy Information Administration.
The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization
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A Surprisingly Quick, Easy Way to Launch an IoT Initiative
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 30, 2018
Sponsored by Omni-ID. Download this FAQ to learn how to use technology to streamline material management.
The Business Case For a Modern Warehouse Management System
GlobalTranz
JUNE 1, 2018
Maintaining scalability and efficiency in an omnichannel-driven world is difficult at best. Warehouse managers face constant pressure to move more products, reduce damage, improve order cycle times, boost employee morale, and more. Legacy systems traditionally used for warehouse management are inefficient in the modern era; even systems in the 5- to 10-year age range.
WiseTech Global acquires TMS vendor SaaS Transportation
DC Velocity
MAY 30, 2018
Australian firm expands U.S. reach with access to LTL shipping sector, WiseTech says.
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