The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Steve Lopez and Joe Lynch discuss B2B’s final mile. Steve is the Vice President of Partnerships at FRAYT , an on-demand, last mile delivery solution that enables businesses to meet their customers’ same-day expectations, comparable to Amazon’s level of service. About Steve Lopez Steve Lopez is a self-made entrepreneur and strategic thinker from North Texas.
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Walmart is reducing its requirements that suppliers’ shipments to them arrive on-time in-full. Since September of 2020, 98% has been Walmart’s OTIF requirement. Beginning on February 1 st , the new OTIF targets became 90% for on-time and 95% for in-full. This was announced on the Retail Link portal for suppliers on January 30 th. Walmart’s On-Time In-Full initiative is a compliance measure designed to ensure that freight arrives at a Walmart store or distribution center when it was supposed to,
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Women in Trucking
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Women In Trucking Founder Ellen Voie encourages readers to make the entire month of February a happiness experience in honor of Saint Valentine.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
There is a balance between the current financial perspective and the need to take measured risks to continue to grow in the market.
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.
Overdrive Online
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
After a flat trailer tire was caught at inspection, an owner-op's carrier assessed violation points nearly sufficient to void his lease in one fell swoop. This sort of accountability isn't what inspections were designed for, in his view.
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Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
A shortage of skilled workers — coupled with high inflation — has emboldened employees across many industries in Germany to seek wage increases.
MTS Logistics
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Drone delivery, once looked at as the pinnacle of logistics innovation, has not yet achieved the widespread adoption anticipated by early advocates. Nonetheless, it continues to captivate the interest of numerous companies as a promising realm for investment and advancement. Offering the allure of expedited, streamlined, and environmentally conscious delivery options, drone delivery stands as an area of logistics full of potential.
Truck News
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
“I keep applying and they always hire others who aren’t as qualified.” Those disappointed words were from a person I know who wasn’t getting hired for their ‘dream’ job.
Stord
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
How do you keep up with customer demands without bankrupting your entire fulfillment operation with time consuming and overpriced parcel shopping?
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Food Logistics
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
ITS Logistics announces its proprietary, custom-built container management and visibility platform, ContainerAI.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
By embracing technology, implementing pandemic-learned strategies, and fostering collaboration, retailers can ensure their shelves remain stocked, their customers are satisfied, and their businesses remain resilient.
NGT News
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Nikola Corporation, a provider of zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions via the HYLA brand, has opened its first HYLA hydrogen refueling station in Southern California. Featuring an advanced modular fueler, the station at 2445 East Guasti Road in Ontario, Calif., represents the latest phase in Nikola’s commitment to providing hydrogen refueling solutions […] The post Nikola Opens First HYLA Hydrogen Refueling Station in Southern California appeared fi
GoShip Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
When running a small business,one might wonder, how does inventory affect cash flow? Understanding this relationship is vital for effective stock management and financial health. A few concepts can help you improve your stock management, review the cost of goods, and upgrade the cash flow. How does inventory affect cash flow? There are two primary cash flows – inflows and outflows.
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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.
Commercial Carrier Journal
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Noted as its largest expansion in five years, less-than-truckload services provider Roadrunner has rolled out 135 new lanes to its network, which now includes Canada.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Elizabeth Berthelette, head of Northeast research and national life science research with Newmark, details the findings of the firm’s latest report on advanced manufacturing and labor availability in the U.S.
NGT News
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee joined Mike Fong, director of the Washington State Department of Commerce, in awarding over $85 million in grants that will fund nearly 5,000 new electric vehicle charging stations in communities throughout the state. All the funds are going to nonprofits, electric utilities, tribes and public agencies. Half of the grants will […] The post Washington State Awards Over $85 Million to Expand EV Charging Statewide appeared first on NGT News.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
The record pay rise came as DP World imposed its biggest hikes yet to terminal access charges.
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
Conger
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Buying a forklift can be difficult, especially if you do it for the first time. Why? There’s a lot to consider such as carrying capacity, lifting height, type of motor, tire composition, and operator ergonomics. If you’re buying a used forklift, you can also look for things like damage to the forklift forks , gaps in the lift chains, mast operations, the condition of the battery, and more.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
As capacity tightens with the continued rise in demand, digitizing tendering processes within transportation management systems will grow in popularity among shippers.
FW Logsitcs
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
In today’s commercial landscape, understanding the ins and outs of different warehouse types is no longer optional but a business necessity. Keep reading for a full breakdown of the differences between temperature-controlled and ambient warehouses and their importance. The Role of Specialized Warehouses As commercial needs increase, global supply chains now handle a vast variety of products with specific handling requirements.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Sir Tim Clark is also sending Emirates engineers to monitor Boeing's production lines.
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.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Embracing Uniqueness: How SYSPRO's PartnerUP dares to be different SYSPRO ERP PartnerUP program In a world of templated, one-size-fits-all solutions, it’s easy for businesses with unique needs and non-traditional workflows to feel lost and unsupported. SYSPRO’s PartnerUP program is a beacon of hope, designed for partners who dare to be different, walk their own path, and are bold enough to be themselves.
Log-hub
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
3 min read In the realm of supply chain management, the revolutionary capabilities of Log-hub’s 3D maps offer unprecedented efficiency and strategic insights, redefining how businesses navigate their global supply chain networks. Picture this – a bird’s eye view from outer space, offering a holistic perspective of your global supply chain network.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
The drop is the latest headache for the North African nation that was already wrestling with its worst economic crisis in decades before the Israel-Hamas war erupted in October.
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