Cyzerg
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Are you struggling to find the right inventory strategy for your business? Well, look no further. In this article, we will explore and compare two popular inventory management strategies: Just in Time (JIT) and Just in Case (JIC). Both strategies have pros and cons, and choosing the right one will depend on various factors, such as the nature of your business, market conditions, and customer demand patterns.
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Kevin Coomes , Matt Parry and Joe Lynch discuss using AI to gain a competitive advantage. Matt is the Senior Vice President of Werner Enterprises , a key component of the company’s portfolio of transportation services solutions. Kevin is the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Greenscreens.ai , a pricing platform specifically tailored for the truckload spot freight market.
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MTS Logistics
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Logistics management software plays a big role in cargo transportation by streamlining and automating logistics processes such as order management, shipment tracking and inventory control. This automation enables more efficient operations, reduces operational costs through optimized routes, minimizes fuel consumption, and reduces paperwork.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Supply chain and logistics functions have been one of the most volatile in the global economy of the last four years. The overall volatility was punctuated by shortages that were themselves brought about by the global COVID-19 pandemic. However, the immediate changes in consumption patterns and the subsequent “get out of the house” rebound were quickly followed by widespread inflation and the Ukraine war.
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.
Food Logistics
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain field. With multiple closures of shippers and brokerages, and more expected, is this proof of a 'freight recession'?
Logistics Brief brings together the best content for Logistics and Warehousing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Cyzerg
OCTOBER 13, 2023
With the increasing complexity of supply chain management, warehouse barcoding has become an essential tool for streamlining inventory management. By integrating barcodes into your warehouse operations, you can easily track products, minimize errors, and improve overall productivity. In this guide, we will explore the fundamentals of warehouse barcoding, including the benefits, types of barcodes, and how to implement a barcode system into your existing operations.
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Akash Gupta and Joe Lynch discuss thriving in an omnichannel world. Akash is the CEO of GreyOrange , a robotics company that provides automated fulfillment solutions for ecommerce and retail businesses. About GreyOrange Re-defining fulfillment, GreyOrange Inc. provides a state-of-the-art hardware agnostic fulfillment orchestration platform, GreyMatter , that responds to customer orders in real time as well as proprietary and certified third-party hardware.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Today, eCommerce forecasting remains a mystery that continues to make efficient warehousing a challenge for most eRetailers. 32 Degrees, an activewear brand that sells direct to consumer and through retail channels, is an exception.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 23, 2023
One of the ideas at the heart of the discipline of supply chain management is the importance of collaboration. The discipline has done a good job of driving collaboration between sales and marketing and manufacturing, procurement, and logistics. The profession has not yet managed to integrate product development into core decisions in a meaningful way.
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Food Logistics
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Fleet owners are projected to save an estimated $48 billion in their total operating costs from the transition through 2050. But how does this ruling impact how temperature-controlled foods and beverages move across state lines?
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Last month, Descartes Systems Group (a Talking Logistics sponsor) held its “2023 Descartes Innovation Forum for Broker, Forwarder and Customs.” I served as a panelist on a session titled, “AI in Logistics Technology – Ally or Adversary?” I was joined on the virtual stage by Nelson Cabral, National Customs Manager at DSV Air & Sea. Read more The post How Is AI technology Impacting The Logistics Industry Today?
Cyzerg
OCTOBER 25, 2023
In today's interconnected world, supply chain disruptions have become a common challenge for businesses across industries. From natural disasters to political unrest and global pandemics, the modern world presents many obstacles that can disrupt the smooth flow of goods and services. In this article, we will explore the strategies and solutions that businesses can employ to navigate these stormy waters, overcome disruptions, and orchestrate the supply chain.
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Robert Bain and Joe Lynch discuss the 3 pillars of freight operations. Robert is is the Director of Client Engagement at CDL 1000 , a a technology-driven, third-party logistics (3PL) leader based in Chicago, IL. About Robert Bain Robert Bain is the Director of Client Engagement at CDL 1000, a technology-driven, third-party logistics (3PL) leader based in Chicago, IL.
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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.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Conventional wisdom for teens applies to parcel delivery speed, too. Just because everyone is doing something, doesn’t mean you should do it.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 4, 2023
I am wrapping up ARC Advisory Group’s research on WMS Consulting Specialists- independent consultants that derive a large percentage of their business from WMS consulting and implementations. I had a very vague understanding of the WMS consultant landscape prior to engaging in this research. I knew a number of individuals and companies, but didn’t really have a contextual framework for understanding the world in which they operated and how they differed from one another.
Supply Chain and Logistics
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Learn about the impact of low water levels on the Mississippi River on grain exports, barge rates, and the US economy. Explore the role of the US Army Corps of Engineers in maintaining commerce.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 20, 2023
If you had a time machine, would you travel to the past or the future? I go back and forth on this question. At the moment, I would travel to the past. How far? Certainly back to before social media was created. Or maybe back to before nuclear weapons existed? I’m not sure if it’s. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 20, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
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
Cyzerg
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Warehouse technology is an effective, sustainable, and cost-efficient solution to addressing the challenges of the warehouse. Especially now, when the market is transitioning to e-commerce platforms that are accessible and open 24/7/365, it is becoming increasingly crucial to move warehouses from relying too heavily on costly human labor and into a more automated and technology-focused operation – a transition called “ Warehouse Digitalization ” To help you prepare for Warehouse Digitalization,
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Stephanie Cannon and Joe Lynch discuss ecommerce logistics innovation. Stephanie is the Senior Vice President of Operations Excellence and Collaborative Innovation at Pitney Bowes , a global shipping and mailing company that provides technology, logistics, and financial services to help clients simplify the complexities of sending parcels and mail. About Stephanie Cannon As SVP of Operations Excellence and Collaborative Innovation at Pitney Bowes, Stephanie Cannon leads the Operational Excellenc
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
OCTOBER 31, 2023
In today's fiercely competitive e-commerce landscape, where super-efficient fulfillment is critical, the pricing for order fulfillment services remains a puzzle. For e-retailers, understanding pricing basics is vital, especially since 60% of online retailers at least partially outsource fulfillment. But be wary of providers who promise to make it easy with instant quotes based on limited data.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Per $1 billion in company revenues, no supply chain application has a better return on investment (ROI) than network design! The larger the supply chain, the bigger the payout. Further, these projects are not for the faint of heart. Executives must have the fortitude to make changes in the operating policies and the network infrastructure that may affect the lives of employees.
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.
Shipsta
OCTOBER 10, 2023
With recent developments and continued volatility in the transportation industry, most procurement and logistics leaders have understood how essential it is to infuse their end-to-end freight process with relevant insights and additional execution power. Enabling data-driven decision making, along with automation & speed, becomes key for succeeding in a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) world.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Author’s Note: I was asked by Transporeon (a Talking Logistics sponsor) to look at what is happening in the European transportation market and they provided me with access to their Transporeon Market Insights data for additional insights and perspective. I once again shared my commentary for this month in a brief Transporeon Journal Market Update. Read more The post Across the Pond: The European Transportation Market (October 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Cyzerg
OCTOBER 17, 2023
In the world of warehouse management, efficiency and accuracy are paramount. With the rapid advancements in technology, there has been a substantial shift towards automation to streamline operations. One technology that is revolutionizing warehouse management is RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification). RFID technology uses electromagnetic fields to identify and track tags attached to objects.
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Andy Johnston and Joe Lynch discuss modernizing the warehouse. Andy is the Senior Director of Innovation at GEODIS , a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. About Andy Johnston Andy Johnston joined GEODIS in 2012 and currently serves as the Senior Director of Innovation for the Americas region.
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
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
OCTOBER 31, 2023
In today's fiercely competitive e-commerce landscape, where super-efficient fulfillment is critical, the pricing for order fulfillment services remains a puzzle. For e-retailers, understanding pricing basics is vital, especially since 60% of online retailers at least partially outsource fulfillment. But be wary of providers who promise to make it easy with instant quotes based on limited data.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Distributed order management solutions can support a ship-from-store strategy. The book You’ve Been Played was written by a software developer who created one of the most popular gamified apps in the world. He writes, “over the years, I’ve found little evidence that most gamification actually works.” I’ve encountered gamification in enterprise applications.
Supply Chain and Logistics
OCTOBER 3, 2023
There is a shortage of ro-ro (roll on roll off) capacity for moving vehicles by sea. One possibility to move the cars is to put them into containers and ship them on container ships.
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