What Shippers and Carriers Need to Know About the Evolution of Last Mile Logistics
Coyote
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
As last mile logistics evolve, here are the industry trends shippers and carriers need to know to optimize their supply chains.
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10 Multimodal Metrics to Track for Transportation and Shipping
GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
Complexity and precision data within the transportation and shipping industry require refinement in measuring and recording metrics. That is where multimodal metrics that leverage transportation data can make all the difference. According to Supply Chain Quarterly, “Amid this complexity is the growing influence of consumers who expect a personalized, consistent, and seamless experience across retail, online, and.read More.
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How to outsource logistics operations to a 3PL
West Coast and California Logistics
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
No matter what your company sells, you’re in the logistics business. From receiving and storage of your products to getting them out to customers, there are many logistics operations that your business handles or oversees daily. But, unless logistics is your business’s core focus, these key supply chain operations may be better left to the experts – while you focus on the elements (e.g., manufacturing and sales) within your realm of expertise.
(Don’t) Give Them A Break: Avoiding Parcel Shipping Damage
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
It’s time to share a breaking story about parcel delivery. And we mean that literally. According to various studies, anywhere from 7% to 11% of customers’ online orders arrive broken or damaged – a scenario that’s even more likely if products are large (when delivery damages climb to 21 %). And when that happens, it can cost your company big.
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.
Developing the Perfect Quote with Zeke Ziliak
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 15, 2020
Developing the Perfect Quote with Zeke Ziliak. Zeke Ziliak and Joe Lynch discuss developing the perfect quote. As Global Vice President, Transportation & Logistics Industries at PROS, Zeke, and his team help transportation and logistics companies develop fast and accurrate freight quotes using dynamic pricing. . About Zeke Ziliak. Zeke Ziliak is the Global Vice President, Transportation & Logistics Industries at PROS.
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Megatrends in Warehousing and Fulfillment
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Warehousing megatrends are primarily driven by the long-term, sustained, global growth of e-commerce. Today's customer experience depends on warehouse activity more than ever before. But these warehouses must fulfill more orders of smaller handling units, at higher costs with more required tasks. Furthermore, fulfillment horizons have become compressed while variability in throughput requirements has increased.
Trends in the Supply Chain and Their Impact on the Transportation Management System Market
Kuebix
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
This year has reminded everyone to expect the unexpected – even in the supply chain which is one of the most unflappable industries out there! Covid-19 has disrupted the logistics operations of companies throughout the U.S. Technology is rapidly advancing as new tools and integrations become available and consumer shopping habits have been directly affected […].
Yard Management: The Most Important Limiting Factor in Supply Chains
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published last week, “The Impact of Digital Yard Management on Enterprise Transportation Costs and Capacity.” The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by PINC, was conducted to explore the broader value proposition and business benefits of digital yard management solutions.
Calculating Your Fulfillment Cost Per Order: 4 Key Suggestions
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
A couple of years ago, Internet users were radically divided over the contents of a four-second audio clip and whether the sound it made was “ Laurel” or “Yanny.” (Go ahead and try it. We’ll wait.). So who was right? As it turns out, they both were – because what people heard depended on a wide variety of factors, including which frequencies their ears picked up more easily.
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.
Vaccinating the Supply Chain with Andrew Kelley
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 26, 2020
Vaccinating the Supply Chain with Andrew Kelley. Andrew Kelley and Joe Lynch discuss vaccinating the supply chain. Andrew is the Chief Commercial Officer at BoxLock , a company that facilitates secure vaccine transfer for biotechs, manufacturers, labs, hospitals, and clinics. About Andrew Kelley. Andrew Kelley is the Chief Commercial Officer at BoxLock.
How Drones Will Affect the Logistics Industry in the Next 5 Years
Cyzerg
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
Are drones the future of freight technology? Companies like Amazon and Matternet seem to think so. It’s an interesting time to analyze the potential influence of drones on the future of the logistics industry. Skepticism about the feasibility and legality of incorporating drones in logistics business models is common and understandable. However, logistics industry leaders like Amazon and DHL are already experimenting with this emerging technology—so it’s a great time for logistics business owner
20 Things to Know about WMS System Integrators
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
Systems Integrators (SIs) are a key part of the warehouse management system solution ecosystem. SIs have different business models, strengths, and weaknesses. The post 20 Things to Know about WMS System Integrators appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
IBP Scenario Modeling for Recovery, Restructuring and Resilience
AIMMS
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
Today’s business reality is constantly shifting. Organizations that are running an IBP process right now are in a better position than others to deal with this uncertainty. Those that also leverage scenarios in IBP are even better prepared to deal with the supply chain shocks caused by COVID-19. Our first webinar with Oliver Wight discussed common people, process and technology pitfalls that hinder IBP initiatives.
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.
The Importance of Digital Transformation for Logistics Service Providers and Carriers
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
If there is a silver lining to the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s that the pandemic has raised the general public’s awareness of the critical role of supply chain management. It has also underscored the importance of digital transformation, especially for logistics service providers and carriers. Why is this so important? How can LSPs and carriers overcome.
Better Warehouse Labor Planning Requires Better Forecasting
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
In this past election, voters were faced with two very contrasting alternatives. Decisions on peak season fulfillment center staffing are similarly distinct: you have two very different alternatives to choose between. On the one hand you have the Don’t Get Caught Short-Handed camp, which presumes any understaffing during peak season leads to inexcusable fulfillment bottlenecks and delays.
How Will You Compete with Amazon with Charley Dehoney
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
How Will You Compete with Amazon with Charley Dehoney. Charley Dehoney and Joe Lynch discuss how will you compete with Amazon. Charley is an entrepreneur, executive, and investor in the logistics and transportation space who has successfully launched and grown multiple companies. About Charley Dehoney. Charley Dehoney is a growth-focused executive, board member, and investor, with more than 17 years of experience at the intersection of transportation technology.
L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Talk Truck Driver Shortage
Food Logistics
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Marina, Brielle and Mackenna sit down with Rebecca Brewster, president and COO of American Transportation Research Institute, to discuss driver shortage, results from ATRI’s annual driver report, the future of trucking and transportation and more.
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
Does Perfect Customer Service Make Sense?
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
In supply chain management, it is widely accepted that holding enough finished goods inventory to fulfill every order is just too costly. Ipsen, a global bio-pharmaceutical company , disproves that. The post Does Perfect Customer Service Make Sense? appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Fast-Tracking Warehouse Automation
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
Scaling these solutions is no longer an option—it’s a competitive necessity.
Reducing Supply Chain Complexity (Reining In the Endless Aisle)
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
“Complexity is really a killer,” said Roberto Isaias, Mattel’s chief supply-chain officer, as quoted in a January 2, 2020 Wall Street Journal article by Paul Ziobro. According to the article: Mattel has chopped the choices of reds [for its toys] by more than one-third and is doing the same for other colors, part of a. Read more Reducing Supply Chain Complexity (Reining In the Endless Aisle).
4 Reasons NOT to Outsource eCommerce Order Fulfillment
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Although it’s a back-end operation, eCommerce order fulfillment is one of the most important contributors to the success of any online business. When order processing and delivery are slow or inaccurate, customers don’t hesitate to shop elsewhere. That’s why your company should outsource order fulfillment to a third-party logistics (3PL) company – right?
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.
Discussing the FreightTech 25 with Andrew Cox
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Discussing the FreightTech 25 with Andrew Cox. Andrew Cox and Joe Lynch discuss the FreightTech 25, which is a list of 25 freight technology companies that have been recognized by FreightWaves as the most innovative. Andrew works at FreightWaves and manages the nomination and selection process for the FreightTech 25. About Andrew Cox. Andrew Cox is the Retail Community Leader at FreightWaves.
Seven Supply-Chain Trends to Watch in 2021
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
And how they can rejuvenate the battered supply-chain industry.
Pharma at the Forefront: How Vaccine Distribution Challenges Are Accelerating ‘The Cognitive Supply Chain’
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
As researchers around the world race to develop a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine, pharma companies also face another daunting challenge: how to distribute hundreds of millions of highly sensitive vaccine doses, quickly and accurately, across the country and the world. Normal vaccine distribution was already inherently complex with a myriad of issues – including security, temperature control, political/trade challenges, multiple geographies and transportation modes, transit times, and carrie
The Future of Motor Freight
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
Wanting to offset capacity shortages, rising freight rates and other roadblocks, more companies are turning to technology and collaborating with their partners across the entire freight management continuum.
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
Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure Rider: Kelly McCauslin (BluJay Solutions)
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Editor’s Note: November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Since 2016, our Logistics Leaders for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Cure cycling team has raised over $253,000 for JDRF to help “accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications.” JDRF is also one of the charities that our Indago supply chain research community supports.
Understanding Fulfillment Services Contracts
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
When you outsource fulfillment services to a third-party logistics provider (3PL), you’ll sign a fulfillment services contract. These contracts are designed to protect the interests of both parties. Where the contract process can go astray is when the contracting party tries to negotiate a “win-lose” contract that is more favorable to his company. But such contracts are not sustainable.
Making FreightTech Sticky with Nick Dangles
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Making FreightTech Sticky with Nick Dangles. Nick Dangles and Joe Lynch discuss making freightech sticky. In the podcast interview, Nick provides strategies for developing, marketing, and implementing freight technology that will be sticky. About Nick Dangles. Nick Dangles is the C0-founder of Kinetic , a company that helps freight tech companies get their products to market faster and with better adoption.
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