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AI-Powered Identity-Verification Solution to Combat Fraud
DAT Freight & Analytics partnered with Verosint to create what is said to be the first AI-powered identity-verification solution designed to help prevent the unauthorized use of customer login credentials and combat identity theft.
Automation
How Robots Create Safer Workplace for Warehouse Employees
Trucking
Video Camera, Data Recording System to Enhance Driver Safety, Mitigate Risk
Cold Storage
Safety Culture: A New Approach to Warehouse Safety in Cold Storage
Risk/Compliance
Cargo Theft Events Show Minor Decrease in 2023
Pest Management
Safeguard Your Facility Against Stinging Pests
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Software & Technology
Supply Chain Network Revamps Top Software & Tech Award: Submissions Close Sept. 22
NEW THIS YEAR: This award is now a new product award, honoring new-to-market software and technology solutions in both Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive audiences. Submissions close Sept. 22.
Mentorship Programs
#BetterTogether. Women in Supply Chain Forum Promotes Collaboration in Logistics
The Women in Supply Chain Forum is the industry’s premier networking and educational forum tailored to men and women in executive-level positions to expand their professional network through thought-provoking discussion panels.
Transportation
SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain Opens Registration
Registration is open for SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain, the premier virtual event aimed at educating logistics professionals on critical issues impacting the supply chain industry.
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Worker Safety
The Vital Role of PPE in Warehousing Operations
As businesses strive to promote the well-being of their workforce and retain scarce labor resources, correctly selecting and effectively utilizing personal protective equipment (PPE) becomes a critical part of a robust health and safety program.
Trucking
Ford-Backed Pickup Cam to Help Prevent Cargo Theft
The Canopy Pickup Cam is a connected security camera for pickup trucks, designed to provide real-time truck bed monitoring when the vehicle is parked and the owner is away.
Risk/Compliance
Natural Disasters and U.S. Food Supply Chains Call for Private Investment
It’s important to support the private sector so they can provide the products and services needed for both prevention of and recovery after natural disasters.
Risk/Compliance
Fraud-Fighting Tools for Truckers, Brokers
The new fraud-fighting tools include tougher verification protocols and a Fraud Protection Program, a microsite with free security-related information.
Risk/Compliance
Chile Experiences Dramatic Rise in Freight Crime
Levels of crime sprung back with vengeance to 27% higher than pre-pandemic levels, according to ALOG data.
Risk/Compliance
El Niño Forecasted to Disrupt Food Logistics, Trigger Price Surges
The weather phenomenon may pose a threat of supply shortages and food inflation in 2023-2024.
Trucking
Truckers Boycott in Florida Due to Passage of Senate Bill 1718
In fact, one in five truckers are currently boycotting or planning to boycott driving in Florida due to Senate Bill 1718, according to a recent survey by JW Surety Bonds.
Fleet Management
Highway Collapse Highlights the Need for Alternative Transportation
A trucking tanker containing 8,500 gallons of gas caught fire and collapsed a portion of I-95 in northern Philadelphia, PA, one of the busiest urban corridors of the Northeast, revealing how fragile our system can really be.
Worker Safety
5 Tips to Avoid Most Common Safety Hazards at Loading Dock
It’s no secret that loading docks are challenged with more safety hazards than nearly any other part of a facility. Here are some of the most common mistakes and tips for how they can be avoided.
Fleet Management
Fleet Trucking Global Safety Standards Initiative Aims to Establish Industry Standards in Fleet Management
It aims to establish industry standards for fundamental safety instruments and will result in a comprehensive suite of recommended standards for a broad cross-section of critical safety instruments and technologies.
Risk/Compliance
Alexis Asks: The Issue of Forced Labor and the Supply Chain
Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain field. This week we explore UFLPA and the work still needed to ensure fair and safe working practices and improve traceability efforts.
Worker Safety
New and Aging Employees Most Vulnerable to Workplace Accidents
Employees ages 60 and older had higher average costs per claim, totaling nearly 15% more than employees between the ages of 35-49 and approximately 140% more than those ages 18-24.
Training/Onboarding
4 Tips for Compliance with Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Through heightened due diligence, a strong understanding of their supply chains and the right supporting technology, importers can do their part in the fight to eradicate human rights violations around the globe.
Worker Safety
Cloud-Based App Provides Added Safety for Lone Frontline Workers
With activity timers, customizable check-ins and access to a panic button, SHEQSY enables frontline workers to complete their day-to-day tasks with confidence, accessing assistance if or when they need it.
Last-Mile
Video Safety Technology for Last-Mile Fleet Management
Safe Fleet announced three new innovations designed to improve productivity and reduce the risk of injury to operators, passengers and pedestrians.
Software & Technology
Seeing is Believing: All of the Sights at MHI's ProMat
When you think Chicago, do you think robotics? If you visited MHI's ProMat, you might. From Bastian's C18 automated forklifts to AutoStore's Bins, technology took the stage to show off all of the incredible strides being made in every facet of logistics.
Risk/Compliance
AI-Powered Accident Prevention Software
CompScience’s Intelligent Safety Platform is an accident prevention program for the logistics, supply chain, warehousing and manufacturing industries.
AI/AR
How AI Video Telematics are Transforming Road Safety
Road safety is an issue of growing importance, and AI Video telematics could help to change the amount of collisions per year.
Risk/Compliance
Porch Piracy Remains Top of Mind in Cold Food E-Commerce
Ryan Fannon, director of product management and user experience, UPS Capital, details why porch piracy and credit card fraud are still top of mind in 2023.
Robotics
Exosuit to Help Reduce Risk of Back Injuries
The science-backed Apex 2 is designed to provide assistance for men and women who frequently perform demanding movements such as lifting and sustained or repeated bending.
Trucking
1099 or W-2, What is Better for Truck Drivers?
There are a lot of differences between a W-2 and 1099 truck driver that should be considered before deciding what’s right for you, it is important to weigh the pros and cons of both before making a decision.
Worker Safety
Organizations Still Underinvested in Driver Safety Initiatives
When asked if driver safety performance was a priority, 95% of respondents said yes. But when asked to rank priorities from a list of options, “improving safety” ranked behind “increasing revenue” and “minimizing expenses.”
Last-Mile
The Gig Economy: How it Evolved and What’s Ahead
The gig economy is exploding and there's no slowdown in sight. Today's gig workers span a vast range of demographics and backgrounds and are all doing it for different reasons.
Risk/Compliance
Top 5 Supply Chain Threats to Impact Supply Chains in 2023
Even though many of today’s cold food chains continue to face the same disruptions, bottlenecks, challenges and threats they’ve been facing the past 2-3 years, understanding and overcoming such threats will help companies achieve some stability.
Risk/Compliance
Mitigating Cargo Theft in Food Distribution
Regardless of the product you move and how you move it, implement the necessary tools, technologies and training to mitigate cargo theft and protect your product, people and trucks.
Risk/Compliance
Overhaul Obtains SensiGuard
Overhaul has acquired SensiGuard security services from Sensitech.
Trucking
Integrated Cargo Insurance for LTL Shipments
Through a partnership with Falvey, EchoInsure+ enables clients to access best-in-class protection for their LTL shipments through both EchoShip, Echo’s proprietary online shipping platform, as well as Echo representatives.
Automation
How to Boost Plant Operations and Employee Retention
Clear communication, employee feedback, up-to-date safety protocol and training opportunities are imperative for smooth operations and employee peace of mind.
Risk/Compliance
Cargo Theft Remains Top Concern in Supply Chain Space
Increases in theft activity around major intermodal hubs were significant.
Worker Safety
Providing Tech-Savvy Safety Leadership in Logistics
Being a tech-savvy safety leader is about meaningful conversation, encouraging a speak-up culture with employees and collaborating with actionable feedback.
