Air, Land, or Sea: Which Freight Option Is Right for Me?
Ship Monk
OCTOBER 11, 2020
It's freight time! Out of air, land, and sea freight, which freight option is best for your business? Click here for a short and sweet breakdown
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5 Foundations of a Successful & Profitable Warehouse Operation
Cyzerg
OCTOBER 29, 2020
Working with many warehouse managers in the small and mid-size market segment makes it clear that one of the biggest challenges managers face is effectively and efficiently running warehouse operations. It’s not surprising to see warehouse problems arise as founders and decision makers are more focused on trying to keep their businesses profitable in a very competitive marketplace.
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A Lean Leadership Pocket Card
The Lean Thinker
OCTOBER 13, 2020
I was going through some old files and came across a pocket card we handed out back in 2003 or so. It was used in conjunction with our “how to walk the gemba” coaching sessions that we did with the lean staff, and then taught them to do with leaders. There is a pretty long backstory, some of it is summarized in Earl’s recollection on this old post: Genchi Genbutsu in a Warehouse as well as here: The Chalk Circle – Continued.
There’s More Than One Way to Outsource Fulfillment
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
OCTOBER 27, 2020
In July 2019, a DHL survey of 900 retailers uncovered an intriguing statistic: Approximately 60% of retailers now use 3PLs for at least some of their eCommerce fulfillment, and another 6% expect to completely outsource fulfillment over the next few years. But if you think this means insourced fulfillment operations are on their way out, think again.
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.
Battle of the shipping modes: Why shared truckload is better for shippers and carriers
Logistics Brief Submitted Articles
OCTOBER 15, 2020
This article compares shared truckload (STL) service to that of less-than truckload and full truckload, explaining how STL benefits shippers, carriers, and the environment more than any other shipping mode
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Why You Can’t Ignore the Inbound Supply Chain
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Considering that customers are at the tail end of the outbound supply chain, and companies across all industries are competing on customer experience, it’s not surprising that the outbound supply chain gets a bit more love and attention than the inbound side. But the fact is that supply chains end-to-end are an interconnected system, so. Read more Why You Can’t Ignore the Inbound Supply Chain.
Common Mistakes for Warehousing and Transportation
SIPMM Professional Publications
OCTOBER 4, 2020
Warehousing and transportation have never been more complicated. The digitalization of warehouses, rising customer expectations for delivery and customer service, and market competition put pressure on overall operations. This article discusses the common warehousing mistakes made by many organizations and how to avoid them to make the business better.
Forward-Thinking Technology is Improving Safety on the Roads
Kuebix
OCTOBER 27, 2020
In recent years, technological advances have influenced nearly every aspect of the transportation industry. Technology has improved the ease and efficiency of training new drivers, optimizing truck routes, managing inventory and more. Trimble Transportation offers video intelligence, onboard event recording and safety analytics to help understand accidents and prevent future collisions.
How hazmat shipping automation helps you find hidden demand (and revenue)
LabelMaster
OCTOBER 22, 2020
Can you really grow your operation’s revenue by simply automating with hazmat software? That’s the basis of our new DGIS Challenge page, where you can feed numbers from your operation into our simple calculator to see how our Dangerous Goods Information System can help you execute more hazmat shipments every day. And more shipments equals
Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs
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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.
5 B Corps with sustainable supply chains
Logistics Brief Submitted Articles
OCTOBER 15, 2020
Find out which practices five well-known B Corps are using to achieve supply chain sustainability in this article.
The 2020 Holiday Season Logistics Guide
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 21, 2020
Last week’s Amazon Prime Day kicked off what will surely be a wild 2020 holiday season. While the numbers are not official yet, most estimates have Prime Day raking in nearly $10.5 billion in worldwide sales. Not to be outdone, Walmart and Target launched their own online deals to coincide with Prime Day. Black Friday is till 5 ½ weeks away, and by all accounts, it will be the biggest Black Friday ever.
How to Use Transportation Technology to Minimize Disruptions
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 14, 2020
Even in normal times, transportation professionals have their hands full dealing with all sorts of exceptions and disruptions. The current COVID-19 pandemic is further magnifying those challenges. There is only one thing we know for certain: the transportation market will continue to change and transportation professionals will need to respond effectively to whatever changes lie.
Key Performance Indicators for Warehousing Performance
SIPMM Professional Publications
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Fundamentally, setting up and operating a warehouse might not be a difficult task but operate the warehouse at an optimal level of efficiency and effectiveness will not be as simple as it may be. The challenges that pose to numerous organizations are to display the right attitude by regularly seeking continual improvements that are known […]. The post Key Performance Indicators for Warehousing Performance appeared first on SIPMM | Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management.
Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
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.
What Supply Chains Should Expect from Amazon Prime Day this Fall
Kuebix
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Amazon Prime Day is approaching quickly with a start date of October 13, 2020. While Amazon typically holds this digital shopping ‘holiday’ in July, supply chain disruptions brought on by Covid-19 led to a postponement of the event. Despite setbacks beyond their control, Amazon has high hopes for this year’s Amazon Prime Day! The 3-day […]. The post What Supply Chains Should Expect from Amazon Prime Day this Fall appeared first on Kuebix.
What is Multimodal Shipping?
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Multimodal shipping represents how companies can find new value within their supply chains and augment efficiency without dramatically increasing landed costs. While multimodal continues to change in the wake of disruption from the pandemic this year, interest in new shipping strategies has exploded. The supply chain has been suffering due to the growing conglomerates like.read More.
The Future of Inventory Management
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 5, 2020
RTLS technology combined with the continued evolution of WMS user interfaces promises to take inventory management to a new level by allowing improved visibility and control. Here’s how RTLS may end up helping inventory management, alongside proven methods like vigorous bar code data collection and validation of moves within WMS.
In the Grocery Ecommerce Boom, Dark Stores Light the Way
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 1, 2020
In the last number of years, ecommerce has grown in popularity across many industries, including grocery. We saw an increase in the overall share of mobile-first ecommerce, and significant additions to hybrid approaches to purchasing, such as buy online, pickup in-store (BOPIS), curbside pickup, and home delivery. In the last six months, that steady growth line has become a spike.
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
Answering hours questions, as some ELDs falsely flag errors when new rule options used
Overdrive Online
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Among the questions: "Can I use a three-hour nap and not get penalized on it in the 14-hour rule?" You can, but depending on the ELD you're using it may not be obvious that you're not in violation. More questions answered in this Overdrive Radio. The post Answering hours questions, as some ELDs falsely flag errors when new rule options used first appeared on Overdrive.
Real-Time Location System for Distribution Logistics
SIPMM Professional Publications
OCTOBER 12, 2020
The Real-Time Location System (RTLS) incorporates technology that identifies and tracks the geographic location of objects and humans in real-time. Generally, RTLS is placed within a building or facility area. A wireless Real-Time Location System tag or badge are often attached to an object or worn by personnel, the signal transmitted from the tag is […].
The Supply and Demand of Halloween Candy in 2020
Kuebix
OCTOBER 29, 2020
Halloween is an exciting time of year for manufacturers, suppliers and retailers alike. The holiday is marked by spiders, cobwebs and most importantly candy! In fact, candy may be one of the few aspects of Halloween that will remain largely unchanged during this tumultuous time. With October 31st approaching quickly, chocolate and candy manufacturers have […].
What the Trucking Industry Could Look Like in 2021
Shipchain
OCTOBER 20, 2020
A Brief Recap on The Trucking Industry’s Recent History. That last few years have been nothing short of eventful for the trucking industry. In 2018, trucking had its best year in modern times as per the ATA American Trucking Trends 2019 report , with massive increases in freight volume, strong customer demand and spending, new technological advancements, and the overall industry revenue up approximately $96 billion from the previous year. .
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.
Truckers applaud Labor Department proposal to clarify role of owner-operators
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 19, 2020
There is one labor issue keeping trucking executives awake at night, and it concerns the legality of using owner-operators as independent contractors in California and elsewhere. The issue is whether these owner-operators can be legally classified as independent contractors or whether they are actually employees. If it’s the latter, trucking companies would be responsible for paying much higher costs in terms of Social Security contributions, workers compensation and other labor costs.
How Can Companies Safely Surf the Pandemic’s Storm Waves?
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 19, 2020
Companies have been whiplashed by the combination of a long running pandemic and the recession it kicked off. Better planning can help companies mitigate the effects of this crisis. Sandy Evett, the vice president of distribution and supply chain at Dawn Foods, gave a presentation on how her company has responded. The post How Can Companies Safely Surf the Pandemic’s Storm Waves?
How Technology Provides a Crucial Link in Ethical Supply Chains
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 2, 2020
With companies relying increasingly on complex global supply chains, their need for verifiable manufacturing ethics and supplier transparency is growing.
Digital Technologies for Supplier Innovation
SIPMM Professional Publications
OCTOBER 12, 2020
Supplier innovation is one part of procurement’s managing supplier strategy. Procurement can use new digital technologies and systematic approaches to make a success of supplier innovation which is digitally manage a more complex supply chain and accelerate the performance of the strategic supplier. Connect and coordinate suppliers’ information ecosystem to delivers maximum flexibility, visibility, efficiency, […].
How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy
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
What are you going to do with this perfect opportunity?
Truck News
OCTOBER 30, 2020
This year has been one of the most difficult in history for businesses of any type to navigate. Trucking saw freight vanish almost overnight in March, as global economies were shut down in an effort to contain the Covid-19 virus. But as the economy reopened, trucking was suddenly thrust into the spotlight – in a […].
Why Independent Software Vendors are a Valuable Part of Your ERP System
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
OCTOBER 21, 2020
The software industry loves TLAs (three-letter acronyms) so we are liable to talk about certain partners as ISVs (independent software vendors). An ISV makes software that is compatible with the ERP system you use. They deliver solutions that provide additional functionality to enhance the ERP system. These solutions may be related to a specific industry (e.g., bakeries), […].
Rising demand for truckload capacity and high average spot rates remain intact, says DAT
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 1, 2020
Rates based on rolling averages, through September 27, came in at: $2.37 per mile for van, unchanged on a weekly basis (and is up 14 cents compared to the national contract rate); flatbed rose 1 cent, to $2.40 per mile; and refrigerated was unchanged, at $2.57 per mile.
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