December, 2022

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Warehouse Robots Address Labor Challenges in Order Fulfillment

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

The challenge of finding and keeping warehouse workers in today's labor market has brought the necessity of warehouse robots into sharp focus. Check out this short video on the shift from a manual to an automated pick and pack environment at Amware Fulfillment.

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Top 10 Trends in Cold Chain

Food Logistics

As 3PLs settle into their new normal post-pandemic, several trends stand out for the year ahead.

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A New Era in Transport Logistics with Big Data and Self-Driving Trucks

Logistics Viewpoints

Fuel prices and a shortage of drivers are putting transport logistics under immense pressure. The biggest challenge in the transport sector today: there just aren’t enough drivers. A recent survey conducted by the International Road Transport Union (IRU) industry association shows that this bottleneck has exacerbated worldwide over the past two years.

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The Road Ahead in Supply Chain Visibility and Execution

Talking Logistics

Supply chain executives, technology companies, and consultants have been talking about the importance of supply chain visibility and execution for many years. Yet, few have truly mastered this discipline so far. And now the operating environment is more dynamic, global, and uncertain than ever, posing additional challenges. But the technology landscape has also changed, with.

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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.

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3PL vs. 4PL: Which is the Right Fit for You?

Food Logistics

The main difference between the two scenarios is the degree of connection that the provider has to the client and their entire network.

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Amware’s most popular fulfillment blog posts of 2022

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

During 2022, the Amware Fulfillment & Logistics Blog kept readers informed of the challenges, trends and opportunities related to B2C order fulfillment. Here are the articles our readers connected with the most.

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Six Logistics Trends to Watch for in 2023

Supply Chain Brain

The transportation and logistics industry faces new challenges and an uncertain economy in the coming year. Following are six trends we can expect to see in 2023. .

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The Quietly Growing Conundrum of Online Returns

Logistics Viewpoints

The Dirty Secret of E-Commerce. The continued growth in e-commerce retail sales has been largely driven by factors such as convenience, product selection and lower prices. However, the inability for consumers to initially see, feel or experience products they purchase online can create gaps between product expectations and what arrives at the doorstep.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 2, 2022)

Talking Logistics

December, already? I was thinking of something witty to write as we enter the last month of 2022, but all that came to mind were these lyrics by the Counting Crows: A long December and there’s reason to believeMaybe this year will be better than the last With nothing more to say, here is the. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 2, 2022).

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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.

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The State of a “Normal” Supply Chain

Food Logistics

Industry experts offer hope to a return to normalcy in the supply chain space, but it will be a new normal of sorts and be quite the bumpy ride in getting there.

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Chicago Area Clean Cities Rebrands as Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation

NGT News

The Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition is now the Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation (IACT). The name change and rebranding are part of the statewide designation process under the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities program. “We are very pleased to announce our new name and rebranding as part of our move to become a […]. The post Chicago Area Clean Cities Rebrands as Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation appeared first on NGT News.

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Video: How to make warehouse kitting more efficient

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Warehouse kitting is the process of taking multiple SKUs and combining them to create one new SKU. To keep labor costs in check, it's important to get the kitting process right. Are your – or your 3PL’s – kitting operations as efficient as they could be?

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Intermodal expert Larry Gross offers up market update at RailTrends

Logistics Management

When looking at the current state of intermodal volumes, a few quick themes jump out, observed Larry Gross, president of Gross Transportation Consulting at the last month’s RailTrends conference in New York.

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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.

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Trip planning tips for professional truckers

Truck News

How many drivers who went through a driver education program are ready for the open road? It’s incredible to me that spending $10,000 for training doesn’t prepare you for your chosen career. There are a few who do a decent job, but they are far too rare. I cannot address all the shortcomings of our […].

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Top 10 Talking Logistics Posts in 2022 (Plus Indago & Other Highlights)

Talking Logistics

Earlier this month, one of my guests on Talking Logistics said, “Supply chain and logistics professionals have wanted a seat at the C-suite table for a long time. Nobody said, however, that it would be the hot seat.” Whether it’s figuring out how to “do more with less” due to labor constraints, preparing for potential. Read more. The post Top 10 Talking Logistics Posts in 2022 (Plus Indago & Other Highlights) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Top 5 Articles of the Year: 2022

Food Logistics

Food Logistics' thanks you for your dedicated readership in 2022. Here are the top 5 most viewed articles from the year.

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Ronald Dixon to Lead Government Procurement Efforts for Mullen

NGT News

Mullen Automotive Inc. has brought in Ronald Dixon as general manager of government sales, with a focus on U.S. government vehicle procurement programs. He has 42 years of automotive experience, including over 20 years leading General Motors’ federal government fleet sales team. Leading all aspects of bidding, contract approvals and price negotiations, Dixon was responsible […].

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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

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Report Links Car Supply Chain to Forced Labor in China

Supply Chain Brain

The authors claim China's systematic repression of the Uyghurs and opaque supply chains has allowed the automotive industry to become reliant on abusive suppliers.

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Why location infrastructure is the future of logistics

Logistics Management

In this webinar, Nick Patrick, Radar CEO and Co-founder, will explain how modern and logistics innovators are using location infrastructure to drive operational efficiency and deliver amazing customer experiences.

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What Wreaths Across America means to trucking, and all of us

Overdrive Online

From a Wreaths Across America convoy stop in Connecticut as it makes its way to honor the fallen heroes at Arlington National Cemetery, an impatient reporter learns to be a little less impatient in conversation with owner-operator Steven Meyer.

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How to Get the Job You Want Post-Grad

Trinity Logistics

Learn how to get the job you want post-graduating by elevating yourself as a candidate and effectively selecting the right opportunity. Today’s market is complex, both for the employer and the employee. The average skilled candidate has a plethora of options to choose from when it comes to finding a new career. In the face of heightened competition for top talent, many employers have placed a greater focus on partnering with colleges and setting their sights on the recent college graduate.

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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.

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Happening Now: President Biden signs legislation avoiding rail strike

West Coast and California Logistics

President Biden has signed legislation today that imposes a labor agreement on rail workers. According to Supply Chain Dive, this legislation helps the country avoid a national strike that could have cost the economy $2 billion per day.

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Greenpower, Gemilang Develop Electric Right-Hand Drive Trucks, Vans

NGT News

GreenPower Motor Co. Inc. has increased its partnership with Gemilang International Ltd. (GML) to collaborate, develop and market right-hand drive heavy-duty class 4 trucks and vans using GreenPower’s EV Star Cargo and EV Star Cab and Chassis to meet the demand of fleet customers across Asia, the Middle East and Europe. “We have already delivered […].

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Freight Brokers Must Prioritize Cybersecurity

Supply Chain Brain

Without the right cybersecurity practices, freight factoring companies could introduce security vulnerabilities for freight brokers, shippers and carriers. .

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Truckload: Easing back to normal?

Logistics Management

Carrier executives continue to yearn for supply/demand equation to even out as inventory slowly rebuilds. In the meantime, capacity for fleet growth remains limited due to constraints on equipment and qualified drivers. Does this recurring news actually signal a return to normal?

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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

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FMCSA's new agenda, wild inflation, owners who braved a 'bloodbath': 2022 in review

Overdrive Online

An ongoing pandemic, a raging foreign war, and diesel prices on a high-flying rollercoaster ride marked the year 2022, sure to go down as one of the most volatile in trucking's recent history. Track back through the most-read stories in this review.

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How can your organization get started with Digital Supply Chain Twin? Unlock the potential with these practical steps

AIMMS

The post How can your organization get started with Digital Supply Chain Twin? Unlock the potential with these practical steps appeared first on AIMMS.

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Getting value from the general ledger within your ERP system

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The general ledger has been around since the days when the abacus was a trailblazer. But while computers have mostly phased out beads, the general ledger still spearheads modern-day accounting. The general ledger (GL) is the recordkeeping system used to sort, store, and summarize a company’s financial transactions over time. It forms the backbone of any accounting system.

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