3PL Links
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Image source: Pexels | Everything You Should Know About Automation in Fulfillment Logistics Introduction to Automation in Logistics Have you ever thought about how Amazon delivers packages quickly and efficiently? And how does technology change the way products are shipped? These can be critical problems for companies looking to increase productivity and reduce expenses in logistics operations.
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Glenn Gooding and Joe Lynch discuss the iDrive Logistics story. Glenn is the President of iDrive Logistics , a national network of top-tier owner operated warehouses for brands and retailers who require the highest level of service with a focus on customer experience. About Glenn Gooding Glenn Gooding , a veteran of the small parcel supply chain, brings 39 years of industry expertise to iDrive Logistics.
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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
For growing retail businesses, expanding to a bi-coastal fulfillment strategy can unlock new efficiencies, improve delivery times, and create a smoother experience for customers nationwide. But how do you know if your business is ready to take this step? Strategic indicators—such as high shipping costs, rising demand and increased order volumes across regions—can provide clear signals.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
When a cyberattack takes down your TMS, WMS, or other supply chain software (it’s a question of when, not if), will you be ready to respond as effectively as possible or will everyone on your team look at each other and frantically ask, “What do we do now?” I wrote that back in June 2024. Read more The post Blue Yonder Cyberattack: How Prepared Are You If Your TMS or WMS Goes Down?
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.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Our daily lives are inundated with data. Alerts and notifications from email, social channels, home devices, shopping apps and other platforms compete for our attention, creating an overwhelming stream of information. This deluge makes it challenging to discern what truly matters, where and when we should apply our focus. Supply chain teams face a similar dilemma – companies are overloaded with vast amounts of data, and the ability to sift through the noise and focus on relevant insights has bec
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NGT News
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
School Bus Logistics LLC (SBL) and Microgrid Labs Inc., a consulting and software company specializing in commercial fleet electrification and microgrids, have established a partnership. Together, the companies will help school districts prepare for, and make the switch to, electric buses. The push to convert the nation’s diesel bus fleet to electric is gaining momentum, […] The post SBL, Microgrid Labs Partner to Ease Transition to Electric Buses appeared first on NGT News.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Legacy EDI systems can slow growth, strain resources, and leave teams with limited visibility into critical processes. In this webinar, Ivan Ramirez, CTO at Hirschbach, shares how his team reduced onboarding times from 1-2 weeks to just 2-3 weeks by transitioning from a legacy system to Orderful’s modern EDI platform.
Logistics Bureau
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The outsourcing of Logistics services continues to be a growing trend, and can encompass a very broad range of services. As outsourcing consultants , we’re dealing with an increasing amount of clients looking for help with outsourcing their warehousing needs. This article will focus only on outsourced warehousing contracts, including those related to fulfillment centers.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Understanding what makes an AI agent truly agentic, and integrating these models into their operations will be essential for retailers aiming to stay competitive and agile.
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MercuryGate
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Transportation planning software allows you to leverage metrics built on solid analytics and helps you keep up with ever-changing volatility in today's market. The post Transportation Planning Software: Boosting Efficiency and Profitability appeared first on MercuryGate International.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Thanksgiving spending is expected to rise by 1.8% year-over-year, followed by a projected 2.8% bump for Black Friday, and then a 3% increase in Christmas sales.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Philadelphia-based InductEV, whose focus is on electric vehicles used in commercial fleets, and Norway-based ENRX, with 75 years of experience in the wireless transfer of energy in heating systems and more recently with EVs, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that seeks to establish technical standards and ensure compatibility across the wireless EV charging […] The post InductEV, ENRX Seek to Standardize EV Charging Technology Worldwide appeared first on NGT News.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The bulk carrier, Yi Peng 3 , is currently anchored just outside of Denmark’s territorial waters, with vessels from Sweden, Denmark and Germany monitoring it.
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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.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian Automotive has received conditional commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program for a loan of up to $6.6 billion (including $6 billion of principal and approximately $600 million of capitalized interest) to accelerate its growth and leadership of EV design, development and manufacturing in […] The post Rivian Receives Conditional $6.6 Billion Commitment from DOE Loan Program appeared firs
Logistics Bureau
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Order Picking is the productive operation in a warehouse operation. Any warehouse design exercise that doesn’t include a rigorous approach to designing the processes and equipment layout for Order Picking, is suspect. Order picking is a key part of managing a warehouse , where products are selected and retrieved from stock to fulfill customer orders.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Supply chain attacks have surged by 431% since 2021, indicating a growing vulnerability in interconnected business ecosystems.
Log-hub
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Black Friday remains a major retail event, generating billions of dollars in sales each year. However, supply chains have been increasingly tested over the past few years. The challenges of 2023 were shaped by lingering pandemic effects, inflationary pressures, and evolving consumer behavior. On the other hand, 2024 introduces new factors as businesses prepare for smoother operations amid economic uncertainty.
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
NGT News
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Emerald Transportation Solutions, a commercial refrigeration (reefer) vehicle upfitter, is working with the Papé Group to develop an advanced reefer upfit for Mullen Automotive Inc.’s Mullen THREE, a Class 3 all-electric truck. The refrigerated Class 3 electric box truck opens new categories for home delivery, frozen food, grocery and beverage transportation.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Trump said the tariffs would remain in place until the two countries clamp down on drugs, particularly fentanyl, and migrants crossing the border illegally.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Temu and Shein's viability in the U.S. could rely on whether Biden or Trump opt for meaningful changes to de minimis rules in the coming months.
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