Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
“When you stop learning, you stop leading,” says leadership expert Kenneth Blanchard. This is particularly true for supply chain professionals considering the rapid and ongoing changes in the field. If you were to go back to school (or have already) to improve your skills/knowledge in areas you view as important for continuing your growth as.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Managing sophisticated manufacturing operations is not unlike coordinating the world’s air traffic. Consider the metaphor for a moment. Among the production lines, warehouses, and shipping docks of your company, your ERP system acts as the air traffic control tower—directing every operation, process and data point successfully from and to their destinations accurately and on time.
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Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Suppliers are facing increasing pressure from the buyers of their goods and services to report their environmental, social, and governance data. As corporations announce plans to be Net Zero across their end-to-end supply chain at some point in the future – often 2050 – they then need their suppliers to participate in helping them meet their goals. Corporations are kicking off these initiatives both because their customers expect it and because of increasing regulatory pressure.
Logistics Bureau
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Recent studies have shown that among the challenges frustrating warehouse and distribution centre managers this year, rising energy and labour costs are two of the most often cited. Of course, there is no quick and easy way to curb increases in the cost of energy and labour, but now is an excellent time to start thinking about practical ways to reduce energy usage and increase labour productivity and efficiency.
Heico Sandee, CEO of Smart Robotics, explores how automation redefines warehouse culture. By shifting repetitive tasks to skill-based roles, automation improves safety, fosters collaboration, and makes warehousing more appealing to today’s workforce.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Global logistics difficulties are at the lowest in 26 years as transportation costs keep declining, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Global Supply Chain Pressure Index.
Logistics Brief brings together the best content for Logistics and Warehousing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Intel sets out to replace an arduous and time-consuming manual process for inspecting damaged boxes in the warehouse, with an automated system that employs computer vision and artificial intelligence.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Electric vehicle manufacturer Mullen Automotive Inc. says it has received a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Certificate of Conformity for its Class 1 electric cargo vans. The Mullen Class 1 van has completed all mandatory testing requirements for Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and compliance. With EPA certification in hand and FMVSS compliance, Mullen will begin […] The post Mullen Class 1 Electric Cargo Van Attains EPA Certificate of Conformity appeared first on NGT News.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
The glut of vessels racing to the U.S. Gulf even includes ships heading to the region on a speculative basis without any cargo booking, an industry practice known as ballasting.
Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
October Trucker of the Month John Schiltz owes a lot of his early success just to "hustle," as he puts it, yet he credits his wife and business partner, fellow owner-op Sarah Schiltz, with big parts of recent-history excellence.
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Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Investing in and implementing smart sourcing and manufacturing solutions is not a quick and complete fix for today’s drug and device shortages, but it can help.
Commercial Carrier Journal
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
With over 100 battery electric vehicles, Lazer operates North America’s largest fleet of outsourced electric spotters.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
A leading supplier of reusable packaging containers seeks to boost visibility and cut down on losses within a network of millions of units, with a method that makes economic sense. Roambee provides the innovative solution.
Loginext
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
This article discusses the challenges of managing raw material expiration in the food and beverage manufacturing industry. It highlights the benefits of using a TMS solution, and how it can be used to optimize the management of raw materials. The post Optimizing Raw Material Management in Food & Beverage Manufacturing with TMS Solution appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
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As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Estes Express Lines achieves “clear line of sight” with a new visibility application, tailored to customer preferences defined by WWEX, a third-party logistics provider specializing in serving small to medium-sized shippers.
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Hyster has introduced a new Reach Truck that works inside and outside providing even more flexibility for storage, handling and loading operations. The robust new RO1.6-2.0 Reach Truck models, for lifts up to two tonnes, feature Super Elastic tyres for load and drive wheels for use on uneven, outdoor ground conditions, as well as in indoor warehouse operations.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
1Exiger offers customers a simplified view of how they do business with preferred vendors and suppliers to protect against disruption and the risk of reputational harm.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
German electronics firm Promwad says it is bringing its technology and experience in the automotive and engineering sectors to begin offering electric vehicle conversions of fleets’ gasoline and diesel engines. “Converting municipal transport to electric power sets a great energy example, reduces carbon footprints, and promotes sustainable practices for citizens,” says Ivan Kuten, co-owner of […] The post Promwad to Start Performing Electric Vehicle Conversions for Fleets appeared fi
Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski
Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
We congratulate all of the finalists in this year’s SCIA competition, who reflect the quantity, quality and scope of innovations that are being devised by supply chain leaders everywhere.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
EVENSOL LLC, a renewable energy project developer focusing on biogas and methane mitigation, has developed two renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities in North Carolina that are now operational. The Foothills Renewables Project in Caldwell County, N.C., and the Upper Piedmont Renewables Project in Person County, N.C., convert landfill gas from Republic Services’ landfills into RNG. […] The post EVENSOL Completes Pair of RNG Facilities appeared first on NGT News.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
A case study about a flexible and scalable fulfillment strategy for handling order for a major personalized beauty subscription company.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA), a manufacturer of Class 6-8 commercial vehicles, has entered into a long-term agreement with Hexagon Purus, a manufacturer of zero-emission mobility and infrastructure solutions, to provide complete vehicle integration of the battery-electric Freightliner eM2, which was developed to serve vocational applications.
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
As the popularity of e-commerce grows, companies struggle with the business risk of misloaded packages. New supply chain visibility solutions can help fix the problem.
WorkWave
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Time To Read: 3 minutes In today’s fast-paced business world, order management is a critical component of success. The efficiency and accuracy of order management can make or break a company’s reputation and bottom line. In this blog post, we will delve into the intricacies of order management, the role of an Order Management System (OMS), what happens after checkout and how to master your order management strategy with the help of cutting-edge order management systems and order mana
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Fortunately, shippers can defend themselves against these forms of transport theft.
GoShip Blog
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
The freight logistics industry has always been the backbone of global commerce, ensuring goods move seamlessly from one point to another. Historically, the processes involved in freight shipping and cargo logistics were manual, often cumbersome, and riddled with inefficiencies. As with many sectors, technology has ushered in a new era for transport logistics.
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Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
IBM, a pioneer in the development of artificial intelligence, deploys the ground-breaking technology to make real-time predictions about the status and shipment of sales orders.
Log-hub
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
In today’s fast-paced business world, the need for efficient supply chain management has never been greater. Optimizing stock levels is a crucial aspect of this process, since overstocking can tie up valuable capital and lead to increased storage costs, while under stocking can result in lost sales and dissatisfied customers. Therefore, optimizing stock levels directly impacts a company’s profitability, operational efficiency, minimizing costs and meeting customer demands.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Mark Baxa, president and chief executive officer of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, sits down with us at the EDGE 2023 conference with an update on the organization's mission.
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