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The last mile: Logistics’ final frontier meets gig culture
Delany Martinez Distribution & WarehousingLogistics and supply chains are excellent models of efficiency, moving huge cargo containers of everything imaginable across cities, countries, and even oceans with unimaginable speed. They have a very unusual Achilles' heel, however: Main Street, USA. The so-called "last mile" conundrum has stumped otherwise perfectly tuned systems, confronting them with routes and infrastructure that simply aren't designed to handle the demands of frequent shipments.
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FMCSA passes rule for veterans to waive commercial learner’s permit,…
Miranda Y. Brumbaugh Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityFor veterans who have military experience in commercial truck and vehicle operation, it seems natural to want to apply these skills to a civilian career. Yet to transition from a military truck driving job to a commercial truck driver has historically not been simple. Fortunately, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is changing that for military veterans. The FMCSA has recently passed the Military Licensing and State Commercial Driver’s License Reciprocity rule. Find out what this rule means for military veterans.
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The dual-sport motorcycle: A great second ride
Connie Ulman Recreation & LeisureMany full-time RVers have more than one mode of transportation. Some have a rig or a truck and a pull-behind. Some have a motorhome and pull their car behind them. Many choose motorcycles, scooters or even golf carts as their second ride. There are many options available to choose from. However, it seems the optimal choice right now is a dual-sport motorcycle. What is a dual-sport motorcycle? It is a street-legal motorcycle with a dual purpose.
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The $13 billion plan to rebuild New York’s JFK Airport
Matt Falcus Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementSeven years of construction work are slated to tackle the growing problems at New York’s JFK Airport in a plan announced by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Oct. 4 that will see two new terminals and a raft of changes to improve the experience for passengers. This is the next stage of the program to upgrade JFK, first announced in January 2017, when Cuomo promised that the airport was "next in line" following work starting on LaGuardia.
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Transitioning from full-time to part-time RVing
Connie Ulman Recreation & LeisureTransitioning from full-time to part-time mimics going from part-time to full-time in reverse. You have just as many questions, and the same feelings of fear and excitement take over. I’d like to address some of those fears with you and share in the excitement. Whether you are just thinking about coming off the road, in the middle of the transition or have already returned home, it’s a journey we can share together.
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Beyond prototyping: Scaling up to additive manufacturing for production
Charlie Wood ManufacturingMost are well-acquainted with additive manufacturing (AM) — as a rapid prototyping tool, at least. And while many companies believe and perpetuate the myth that AM is only a prototyping tool, innovators in a range of markets (e.g., aerospace, healthcare, consumer goods and more) are already using AM for production-grade manufacturing when design, performance and cost factors align. This article will help organizations considering switching to additive manufacturing for a part or product.
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Road rage: It’s more common (and dangerous) than you think
Dave G. Houser Transportation Technology & AutomotiveLet's say you’ve just pulled out of your neighborhood Chinese restaurant when some idiot in a red Corvette suddenly veers in front of you. You hit the brakes hard. Your chicken chow mein and wonton soup go hurtling from the passenger seat onto the floor. Impulsively, you let loose with a few choice expletives, lay on the horn to get the offender’s attention, and then flip him a bird for good measure. Collecting yourself, you realize this isn’t the usual calm, collected you. Nonetheless, what you’ve just demonstrated is aggressive driving behavior, commonly known as "road rage."
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The future of grocery shopping
Connie Ulman RetailThe future of grocery shopping has arrived. Technology has come a long way, and now many grocery chains and some e-retailers are blazing the path to a futuristic way of grocery shopping. In this article, we take a look at the grocery pickup and delivery services offered by Kroger, Amazon, H-E-B, Walmart, Hello Fresh and Schwan's.
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Plans changed for new international terminal at Houston Bush
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveA recent meeting confirmed a change of plans for the new international terminal at Houston George Bush Intercontinental to better address congestion and allow the airport to cope with its growing prominence as an international gateway. Set to open in 2024, the new proposals for the international terminal would see the existing Terminals D and E combined into a single terminal. It would cost $1.2 billion and aims to replicate the setup of the airport’s other terminals.
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Maximizing learning time while riding the big yellow bus
Brian Stack EducationMy seventh-grade son Brady informed me the other day that with the change to bus routes this year, he is now on the bus for nearly 45 minutes each way to school. At first, I was surprised. We live in a small town of about 10 square miles, and it would take less than 10 minutes to drive from our house to the school. Yet, he was right. He is one of the first students picked up in the morning, and one of the last to be dropped off in the afternoon. Each day, Brady, like millions of other children from coast to coast, deals with one of the great inefficiencies of our education system — bus transportation routes.
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