Cyzerg

DECEMBER 29, 2019

A gamut of challenges such as omnichannel sales, seasonal demand fluctuation, overstocking, out-of-stock situations, back orders, order returns, and the constant striving for ever-shorter lead times create pressure for better warehouse process and operations management. As a result, a considerable number of warehouses have now adopted and – many more are willing to adopt – predictive analytics in warehouse management.

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2019

DHL's adoption of a variety of technologies is keeping its strategy of digitalization transportation moving forward.

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Cyzerg

DECEMBER 11, 2019

The putaway process is often ignored by warehouse managers when optimizing warehouse operations but is a critical step to increasing warehouse efficiency. The initial placement of goods has a direct impact on all subsequent warehouse processes, especially the picking process. If goods are not stored in the optimal location, travel time increases, as does the time it takes to pick and pack goods.

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The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Sometimes I see people chasing their tails when trying to troubleshoot a process. This usually (though not always) follows a complaint or rejection of some kind. A few years ago I posted Organize, Standardize, Stabilize, Optimize and talked in general terms about the sequence of thinking that gives reliable outcomes. This is a series of questions that, if asked and addressed in sequence, can help you troubleshoot a process.

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Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Reliability Sourcing 381

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.

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Kuebix

DECEMBER 23, 2019

You may be familiar with the term predictive analytics – but have you ever stopped to ask yourself what it really means for your supply chain? Analytics help companies streamline process efficiencies and make sure important trends aren’t overlooked. Regardless of the industry your company is operating in, predictive analytics can help your company interpret […].

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2019

It’s time to start looking ahead again. Rob O’Byrne makes an early start with his round-up of supply chain and logistics trends that might make industry headlines in the coming year. His observations include trends in first and last-mile logistics, and the increase in SMEs entering global markets. 2020 Supply Chain and Logistics Trends: What’s Around the Corner?

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Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chains Trends 117

Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Despite an industry-wide shift towards full electrification, Toyota is experiencing a supply-chain-straining surge in demand for its RAV4 and Corolla hybrids.

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Modeling Supply Chains Industry 148

Cyzerg

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Warehouse management encompasses its own world of complex tasks, and that’s why today there are dozens of warehouse technologies designed specifically to make these tasks easier and more efficient. However, there is one aspect that, if ignored, can render all that implementation of technological advancement futile—performance measurement. Round-the-clock performance measurement is essential to achieving consistent and predictable productivity levels.

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Truck News

DECEMBER 10, 2019

At Healthy Trucker, we’ve been repeating the phrase, “A healthier driver is a safer driver,” since we set out to improve the health of the industry over six years ago.

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Cost Reduction

Kuebix

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Have you ever been driving on the highway and wondered what kind of freight was on the truck beside you? Unless it’s a clearly defined Coca-Cola or retail branded truck, you probably have no clue. That’s why we’ve put together this list of the top ground freight commodity types shipped by truck in each of […]. The post The Top 3 Commodities Shipped By Truck in all 50 States appeared first on Kuebix.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 10, 2019

What’s the operational and strategic value of robotics? This question is more important now than ever, as businesses look to robotics to overcome labor challenges and increase operational flexibility. Flexibility is a strategic concept summarizing the elasticity a warehouse needs to adapt to market changes and skyrocketing consumer expectations. Helping to address flexibility in the warehouse is the newer robotics market for autonomous mobile robots (AMR).

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2019

FTR reports preliminary North American Class 8 orders for November dropped to a disappointing 17,300 units—down 21% from October. This was the lowest November total since 2015, and was 39% lower than the same month a year ago, FTR maintained.

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2019

MH&L’s annual salute to the most innovative advancements in supply chain technology, processes and labor management.

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Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Supply Chain Technology 166

Advertiser: GEP

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 Software

Cyzerg

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Sales, operations, and marketing represent a true challenge for many small- and mid-size logistics companies, but also a huge opportunity. Not many businesses are dedicating the necessary time and resources to it. For many years, logistics companies have relied on personal relationships to connect with potential customers, and most of the time these relationships are managed through emails, notes, and massive amounts of brainpower.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 2, 2019

A recent study touts the “smart” factory as a magic bullet that can solve any number of manufacturers’ problems, from low productivity growth to uncompetitive operations.

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Factories Production Study Operations 128

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2019

We all know the saying: The more things change, the more they stay the same. This is certainly true in supply chain and logistics. I’ve been an industry analyst for more than 20 years and I’ve seen a lot of changes (just to name a few): The evolution from desktop, client-server applications to software-as-a-service, cloud, Read more The More Things Change: 7 Totally Predictable Supply Chain Predictions for 2020.

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Kuebix

DECEMBER 13, 2019

It’s the holiday season and the skies aren’t hesitating to remind us that things are about to get very, very cold! Supply chains everywhere are getting ready for the impact. A winter outlook published by The Weather Company has mixed reviews. It revealed that regions from southwest Oregon into California, the Great Basin, Desert Southwest and […].

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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

Optimal Sourcing

Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 5, 2019

From the diesel tank to tires to drivers, routine maintenance must be performed to get ahead of winter's woes.

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2019

A gigaton (one billion metric tons) of emissions savings can be unlocked if key suppliers to 125 of the world’s biggest corporate purchasers increase their proportion of renewable electricity by 20 percentage points.

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Cyzerg

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Think about what happens if a warehouse lacks organization. Employees are running around frantically searching for items, and nothing happens on time. Managing a warehouse isn’t just about storing as much as possible. It is also essential to establish a sense of structure and order, consequently resulting in a more efficiently run warehouse. To help you organize your warehouse, we will describe the benefits of an organized warehouse and some organization ideas to increase efficiency.

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Efficiency Ordering Operations 255

NGT News

DECEMBER 3, 2019

dnata, a global air services provider, is now operating propane autogas vehicles at Los Angeles International Airport to support its in-flight catering operations. The company purchased eight Ford F-750 delivery trucks built with ROUSH CleanTech’s 6.8-liter V10 3V propane engine, which is certified to the optional near-zero nitrogen oxide (NOx) level of 0.02 g/bhp-hr. dnata’s […].

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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.

Cost Reduction

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Analytics, big data, data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, deep learning, heuristics, optimization – do you feel beaten down playing buzz word bingo on a constantly changing board? It can be hard to understand which new buzzwords bring business value and which are best left in the lab to mature. And yet this barrier hasn’t stopped many companies from adopting corporate initiatives around data science or artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML).

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Anthony Vitiello, VP of Sales and Marketing at UltraShipTMS, discusses the critical factors companies should consider when selecting a transportation management system (TMS). Podcast version (click to play): The post [Video] Critical Considerations When Selecting A Transportation Management System appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 11, 2019

It’s hard to believe that it has been 10 years since a charrette hosted by the Rocky Mountain Institute led to the formation of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE).

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Efficiency Freight 97

Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The “most wonderful time of the year” is almost an everyday occurrence now in the world of e-commerce.

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Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

Strategy

Cyzerg

DECEMBER 30, 2019

With an increase in the demand for different types of warehouses, it's crucial that businesses choose one that best fits their requirements and operations. But what exactly are the factors that lead companies to pick one type of warehouse over another? And what are all the types of warehouses in the market today? In this article, we will explain the necessity of different types of warehouses, elements that differentiate each warehouse from the others, and part one of the various types of warehou

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Picking Article Operations 236

Overdrive Online

DECEMBER 3, 2019

A West Coast newspaper columnist corrects the record on signaling with truckers leading the way, and: A PSA of sorts for motorists with a tip from pro Gary Buchs -- use your turn signal early and often when passing a combination truck to combat impatient traffic behind you and the "highway-speed cutoff.".

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Sorting Tips Trucking 98

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 4, 2019

There have been recent signs of macroeconomic weakness. Let’s take this opportunity to review some of the data and dig a little deeper into the area relevant to the logistics sector. Are the concerns simply related to US-China trade, or are there signs that that trade difficulties are impacting other areas of the economy that in turn impact the broader logistics sector?

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