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The Friday Report June 8, 2018
2017: 200% Increase in Cyber Attacks against Supply Chains Here is a statistic that may keep you up at night. In 2017, there was a 200% increase in cyberattacks, specifically attackers injecting malware implants into the supply chain. This malware was used to...
Electronic Logging Devices Fuel Talk of Detention Fees
Electronic logging devices were mandated as part of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulation Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century) MAP-21. The intention of the ELD mandate is to help create a safer work environment for truck...
The Friday Report June 01, 2018
Big Data Provides Big Insight for Transportation and Logistics Using electronic logging devices makes it possible for trucking companies to capture huge volumes of data. Transportation fleets record a wide range of data from vehicle performance, driving time, driving...
Speed: Implications of Innovation in the Supply Chain
We live at an unparalleled time in human history. News traverses the globe in minutes. Computer technology, so small it fits comfortably into the palm of one’s hand, has become nearly completely embedded in consumers’ lives, enabling information sharing,...
The Friday Report May 25, 2018
The Greening of IoT How can the transportation and logistics industry reduce its carbon footprint? According to research by Vanson Bourne for The Future of IoT in Enterprise, 44% of the 100 respondents indicated that they have prioritized environmental monitoring,...
3PL WMS Billing: Top Functionality Can Help Boost Profitability
By their very nature, third party logistics businesses have complicated business models. Often working for numerous clients simultaneously, a 3PL must be able to meet the unique needs and requirements of every client, no matter the type of commodity or business...
Does Warehouse Worker Comfort & Safety Boost Productivity?
Whether it is warehouse lighting, ventilation, layout or ergonomic concerns, making sure that warehouse workers can safely, comfortably and easily navigate warehouse receiving docks, shipping and freight areas and pick zones makes for a more productive operation. ...
The Friday Report May 18, 2018
Track and Trace of Romaine Lettuce and the E-Coli Outbreak Good news salad fans. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is close to lifting their recommendation to dispose of romaine lettuce that may be in your refrigerator. Traceability efforts have...
Making Waves (Part 6): Robots, AI, Drones & Blockchain in the Warehouse
Innovation is all around us. If it seems that technology is evolving at a faster pace than ever before, you may be correct. To some people, it seems like only a few years ago, the world of computer science was being taken by storm by the invention of the tablet. For...
The Friday Report May 11, 2018
Gold and Diamonds: Is the Future in Blockchain? Heralded as the cure to traceability challenges for everything from food to pharmaceuticals and beyond, blockchain is now in trials to help track and trace key commodities, including conflict minerals and diamonds. ...