For SMEs and start-ups where profit margins are already very small, reducing costs is often a priority. It’s perhaps unsurprising that artificial intelligence (AI) will play a big part in optimizing your logistics. According to a study by McKinsey3, AI has helped businesses improve ...
Drivers are almost always completing multiple pick-ups and/or deliveries per run, so flexibility is important. Two hour (or more) first-come-first-serve windows (FCFS) are the industry standard, and pick-ups are not guaranteed. LTL trailers typically have roll doors with a lower clearance. L...
Amazon has entirely redefined the logistics landscape, yet it’s not the only major third party logistics (3PL) provider making waves. Companies likeUPSandFedExhave played a significant role in the transformation of logistics. These companies are capable of transporting goods from their point of ori...
With "millions" of SurePost packages going back on UPS trucks, thousands of new regular package car driver jobs can be created, Teamsters' Facebook post says. What is UPS SurePost? According toUPS, SurePost is "an economy service for your less urgent, lower value shipments." ...
Garbage trucks often start early to avoid traffic and finish their routes efficiently. Think of them as the early birds of waste removal. It depends on your household’s waste habits. While most people manage with weekly pickups, it might be a daily chore if you’re generating a lot of ki...
Fertilizers and weed killers should not be packed away with your gardening tools in order to be put into moving trucks. Fertilizers and weed killers are highly flammable and should not be stored in hot environments, especially during a lengthy trip. They are also highly flammable, just like ...
Besides, pick-up trucks are very versatile. They also used to carry passengers in some places of Africa and Southeast Asia. People use most converted pickup trucks and flatbed trucks as songthaews in Thailand, and Haiti respectively. In some cases, pick-ups are suitable as ambulances and fun...
Reduce your environmental impact:Using ocean freight to ship smaller amounts of goods also produces much fewer emissions than other shipping methods. While there is always the potential for oil spills, generally speaking, trucks, planes and trains have a higher impact on the ecosystem. ...
Steve discussed disruptors such as Big Data and AI, self-driving trucks, and IoT, as well as the business areas they are impacting. Read More November 13, 2020 Princeton Consultants Earns Wagner Finalist Prize for Optimization Innovation and Success Princeton Consultants' Irv Lustig, Patricia ...
“Newer trucksare even harder on batteries,” Brady said. “They cycle the battery often and have more hotel loads.” Newer trucks, he added, often require even more advanced battery technology. The AGM, or Absorbed Glass Mat battery, is a step up from the flooded battery. AGM batteries ...