Tue.Oct 17, 2023

article thumbnail

Warehouse RFID: Definition, Benefits, Adoption Challenges, & More

Cyzerg

In the world of warehouse management, efficiency and accuracy are paramount. With the rapid advancements in technology, there has been a substantial shift towards automation to streamline operations. One technology that is revolutionizing warehouse management is RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification). RFID technology uses electromagnetic fields to identify and track tags attached to objects.

RFID 195
article thumbnail

Empowering Vendors to Reduce Pre-Shipment Delays

Talking Logistics

Streamlining pre-shipping efforts creates efficiency and visibility In an IDC research survey, supply chain executives agree, “visibility, agility, supply diversification, and collaboration strategies” are the top responses for companies to mitigate supply chain risk from disruption. Furthermore, supply chain visibility and collaboration are essential for providing sufficient insights and time to react effectively.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The Pros & Cons of Different Order Fulfillment Company Models

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

In the world of order fulfillment, where poor execution can erode customer confidence and profits, choosing the right partner is critical. But with literally thousands of companies to choose from, that choice can be confusing. But providers tend to fall under a handful of order fulfillment company models. If you understand which model works best for your business, you can narrow the choices and zero in on the perfect partner.

Modeling 156
article thumbnail

Truckers call out FMCSA's misplaced speed-limiter priorities

Overdrive Online

"Instead of limiting the speed on trucks, they should really limit the speed on cars." --Trucker Andrew Axelson on where he and many others feel the real speeding problem lies. Also in this podcast, a dive into myriad mandate concerns.

Trucking 119
article thumbnail

Rethinking warehouse work culture: Can automation create better workplaces?

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.

article thumbnail

Carriers dependent on spot freight face increasing cost pressures

Commercial Carrier Journal

ATA's Bob Costello said freight recovery will come from supply correction before increased freight demand

Freight 114

More Trending

article thumbnail

WorkWave Showcases Innovation and Commitment as NPMA Strategic Partner at PestWorld 2023

WorkWave

Time To Read: 3 minutes HOLMDEL, N.J, October 17, 2023 – This week, WorkWave®, a leading provider of SaaS software solutions that support every stage of a service business’s life cycle, is continuing its 20+ year tradition of presenting at NPMA’s PestWorld. WorkWave is excited to display its cutting-edge pest control software and services as an NPMA strategic partner, as well as an exclusive sponsor of the NPMA Gives Award and NPMA’s Executive Leadership Program.

article thumbnail

Prevalent Launches AI-Powered Virtual Third-Party Risk Advisor

Supply Chain Brain

The AI-powered program uses anonymized data to provide users with risk management insights based on various industry guidelines.

Data 111
article thumbnail

Truck and Trailer Wraps Drive Powerful Breast Cancer Awareness

Women in Trucking

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and those in the trucking industry are using truck and trailer wraps to drive powerful awareness of this cause.

Trucking 108
article thumbnail

Berge Bulk capesize sail installation expects big savings

Supply Chain and Logistics

Berge Bulk has retrofitted a 2018-bilt Newcastlemax bulk ore carrier Berge Olympus with four large sails. They can be seen in the picture here. It’s pretty impressive.

article thumbnail

Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs

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.

article thumbnail

Saving Logistics Costs – Inventory

Logistics Bureau

We all strive to save costs, not just our clients but also in our own businesses, especially in all the supply chain and logistics operations we undertake. Did you know that you can reduce logistics costs through effective inventory management? Some of it sounds very basic and yet, so many businesses really do miss these Inventory Management techniques.

article thumbnail

Peak Season Prep: Overcoming Inventory Challenges

Ship Monk

Managing inventory is a pivotal part of peak season for every ecommerce store, regardless of size or industry. You want to make sure you have the right stock levels to satisfy demand. Underestimate inventory needs and buyers can have a negative experience with your brand because of backorders or stockouts, or you could just flat out lose business. Overestimate the inventory needs of your ecommerce store and you could be stuck paying for too much shelf space you don’t need, which cuts into profit

article thumbnail

October 17, 2023 Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home October 17, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

article thumbnail

Funding Your Way to a Decarbonized Supply Chain

AIMMS

Sustainable supply chains are not just beneficial for society and the environment; they’re crucial for a business’s future prosperity. This is because such chains influence capital acquisition, regulatory compliance, and customer loyalty. Big investment decisions that touch the core supply chain are always hard to make, especially if the returns are not quick.

article thumbnail

Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations

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.

article thumbnail

Exiger Introduces New Supply Chain Platform and UX

Supply Chain Brain

Brendan Galla, chief product officer with Exiger, describes 1Exiger, the company’s platform for proactive risk and supply chain management, and automation of decision flows.

article thumbnail

Sustainable Shipping: Ship Fewer, Heavier Containers

I.C.E. Transport

One of the fastest and easiest solutions to sustainable shipping of ocean cargo is to maximize the payload of every container you ship and, in the process, ship 20% fewer containers. That's fewer ocean freight moves, fewer road moves, less handling, lower freight bills and, yes, a sizably reduced carbon footprint.

article thumbnail

Last Mile Delivery Platform: MercuryGate Use Cases and Success Stories

MercuryGate

Last-mile delivery is pivotal for brand promise, with 53% of shipping costs stemming from this phase. Read these case studies to see how MercuryGate’s last-mile delivery platform helps businesses overcome delivery challenges, optimize routes, and enhance customer communication. The post Last Mile Delivery Platform: MercuryGate Use Cases and Success Stories appeared first on MercuryGate International.

article thumbnail

Range of Logistics Printing Solutions at Parcel+PostEXPO

Logistics Business Magazine

BIXOLON Europe GmbH, a subsidiary of BIXOLON, the global manufacturer of advanced Receipt, Label and Mobile printers, invites visitors to join them on stand 12.204 at Parcel+Post Expo 2023, where it will be showcasing its competitive range of printing solutions tailored to meet the needs of the Post and Logistics industry. Key exhibition product highlights will include: • Mobile Printing Solutions – Named 10x World’s Number One Mobile Receipt Printer Manufacturer, BIXOLON will be demonstrating i

article thumbnail

Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes

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

article thumbnail

DGIS Lithium Battery Advisor Helps Streamline and Simplify Air Shipments of Lithium Batteries

LabelMaster

Shipping lithium batteries by air is a challenging task for many shippers – followers of our blog are quite aware of the numerous articles we’ve devoted to the topic over the past several years. While the regulations that have been enacted help guarantee the safety of shippers, carriers and the public, their complex nature is. The post DGIS Lithium Battery Advisor Helps Streamline and Simplify Air Shipments of Lithium Batteries appeared first on Labelmaster Blog.

Blog 52
article thumbnail

Shipping Industry Remains Easy Cyber Target

Logistics Business Magazine

New research has found that the maritime industry remains an “easy target” for cybercriminals, and that the cost of attacks and demand for ransom payments across the sector have skyrocketed over the past 12 months. The report, which was produced by global, sector-focused law firm HFW and maritime cyber security company CyberOwl, reveals that the average cyberattack in the maritime industry now ends up costing the target organisation US$550,000 – up from US$182,000 in 2022.

article thumbnail

Scouting for Success: The Role of Data in NFL and Dispatching Strategies

Locus

Two decades ago, apart from the obvious things like talent and skill, the National Football League (NFL) scouts would give a chance to launch multi-million dollar careers based on characteristics and intangibles like maturity and confidence. Today, teams are armed with data like never before, making the jobs of NFL scouts more efficient. Whether it was Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady , or any great player, an NFL scout first identifies them, bringing them to the attention of team management.

article thumbnail

Bankrupt Rite Aid Settles with Drug Supplier McKesson to Avoid Shortages

Supply Chain Brain

Lawyers for the two companies said that they’ve agreed in principle to a settlement that will end a lawsuit Rite Aid filed against McKesson over their supply agreement.

52
article thumbnail

How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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.

article thumbnail

7 Efficient Strategies to Mitigate Risks in the Supply Chain

3PL Links

7 Efficient Strategies to Mitigate Risks in the Supply Chain | Image source: Pexels Issues with suppliers, calamities that occur naturally, data breaches, health issues, or security issues. The risks that the entire supply chain faces are numerous, and if they are not immediately and effectively addressed, they could result in severe disruptions and major financial issues for the business.

article thumbnail

Watch: Are Online Sales Down? The Answer Might Surprise You

Supply Chain Brain

One might think that online sales have dipped post-pandemic, but that's not the case, says Vijay Ramachandran, vice president of go-to-market enablement and experience with Pitney Bowes.

52
article thumbnail

Digital Control Tower Manages Logistics

Logistics Business Magazine

NOKERA, a German green-tech firm for serial production using timber, has placed an order with 4PL Central Station AG (4PLCS) to centrally manage its road transport logistics operations. NOKERA uses its fully integrated technology-based platform to combine the planning and production work for building components manufactured using serial timber construction techniques as well assembling them and providing services at the destination within a standard system.

article thumbnail

Executives Say IT Investments Affect Their Company's Sustainability

Supply Chain Brain

Lowering energy costs was cited as the most important reason for companies when it came to investing in IT for sustainability.

52
article thumbnail

The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

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.

article thumbnail

What We Must Do To Create Nationally Secure And Resilient Supply Chains

Odyssey Logistics

An Interview with David Leichner – Published in Authority Magazine We need to diversify our sources. The pandemic taught us that it’s not sustainable to have only one place to get critical materials. A resilient supply chain would be able to plug in several source alternatives if a primary source failed. The cascading logistical problems. Continue Reading The post What We Must Do To Create Nationally Secure And Resilient Supply Chains appeared first on Odyssey Logistics & Technology.

article thumbnail

Primark Planning Expansion in the Southern U.S.

Supply Chain Brain

By the end of 2023, Primark will have opened eight stores in the U.S. with a plan to open 60 stores in the United States by 2026.

52
article thumbnail

HR In The Boardroom: Why And How HR Should Help Drive Company Decisions

Odyssey Logistics

An Interview With Rachel Kline – Published in Authority Magazine Elevating the employee experience. Operating a successful business hinges on having great employees. So, creating an exceptional employee experience is truly what sets the tone. The reality is that employees’ wants, needs and what they look for in an employer are changing, and we need to.