Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Many products are within the category of optimizers for supply chain needs. I had the privilege of being part of the planning committee, and seeing an idea I put forth more than three years ago in a blog post become a reality is going to be really cool. Adrian Gonzalez, President, Adelante SCM. I hope to see you at the conference!

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 15, 2020

On April 8, 2020 the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration expanded their emergency declaration that impacts Hours of Service (HOS) rules regulating the trucking industry. This means carriers providing direct assistance do not need to observe current, non-emergency hours of service regulations.

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MIT Supply Chain

JUNE 21, 2021

Lumber and microprocessors are two of the long list of product categories in short supply, causing major supply chain disruptions. There is no question that the US needs to invest in infrastructure (see my blog post The Truck-Size Hole in America’s Infrastructure Plans ).

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 7, 2017

This week’s guest blog is from Marvin Magusara, who contributed insights into an area often maligned… packaging! The role of packaging is an important contributor to total cost of ownership, as it also impacts cube on trucks, inventory storage, product safety, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction.

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Resilinc

MARCH 7, 2023

In this blog, we’ll discuss how you can prep for severe weather by building a more resilient, weatherproof supply chain in seven steps. #1 Take this example: when category 5 Hurricane Maria was approaching Puerto Rico in 2017, suppliers and critical FDA-regulated materials were threatened. Do you have a logistics backup plan?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The reverse logistics process falls into two categories: planned and on-demand. To optimize reverse logistics you must improve both categories. What happens when a technician arrives at someone’s home to install a new washing machine and remove the older one, only to find they have no room on their truck for the older model?

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Commercial trucks lead a taxing existence. That’s why it’s crucial to follow an effective fleet maintenance plan to ensure trucks stay serviceable. A good program ensures every time a driver takes a truck out, that truck has received the necessary attention. Implement Fleet Maintenance. Pre-Trip Tips.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

We trudge on with our top posts from our main blog categories by page view for all of 2014 from the Cerasis blog by featuring another area Cerasis is an expert in: Transportation. Top 16 Most Popular Transportation Blog Posts of 2014. Let’s take a look at these trucking industry trends and what kind of facts they provide.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2022

California readies regulations for zero-emission truck fleets. More than 1,500 of the rings have arrived at more than 130 stores, Walmart Canada said in a corporate blog post. recognized six customers with an inaugural environmental excellence award for emission reductions from truck-to-rail conversions.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 17, 2024

Take the case of a global cement manufacturer that used Throughput AI to optimize truck yards per hour utilization leading to minimizing carbon emissions and waste. The future of AI in the supply chain will further help boost such sustainable and regulation-compliant practices. The Future of AI in Logistics – Hopeful or…?

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DAT Solutions

APRIL 11, 2017

New food safety regulations that define brokers as shippers began earlier this month, and the FMCSA put on hold a new method for determining the safety of carriers. These are just two of the regulations we’ve covered recently in the DAT blog. See if your company falls into the "large company" category.

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TMC

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

At TMC’s 2017 Customer Forum, we spoke about two of the advancements in trucking that are steering us into the future: platooning and autonomy. Using truck-to-truck communication, advanced sensing technology, and data, platooning can improve safety and the efficiency of trucks. Bringing autonomy to the trucking industry.

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DAT Solutions

DECEMBER 4, 2015

In addition to providing a stable source of funding for transportation projects, the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act contains a number of new regulations. One regulation that did NOT make it into the final highway bill was the National Carrier Hiring Standard. Need more info on a carrier?

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TMC

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

At TMC’s 2017 Customer Forum, we spoke about two of the advancements in trucking that are steering us into the future: platooning and autonomy. Using truck-to-truck communication, advanced sensing technology, and data, platooning can improve safety and the efficiency of trucks. Bringing autonomy to the trucking industry.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2021

Carrier: Utilizes trucks and/or trailers to move goods from point A to point B. Dead-Heading: Operating a truck without cargo. Dedicated Fleet : A group of trucks that a shipper uses solely for moving all freight. Dedicated Team: A team of drivers who take turns driving a dedicated truck. No partial loads can be added.

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