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'?
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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.
MTS Logistics
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Although the logistics industry has experienced many fluctuations and transformations throughout history, today’s rapid advancement of technology and the effects of globalization bring the sector face to face with challenges and opportunities that have not been encountered before.
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?
Overdrive Online
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Convoy, the tech-heavy digital freight network and load board, will close down after a hammering from the harsh freight market, according to an internal message from CEO Dan Lewis.
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.
Commercial Carrier Journal
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Former late night host Jay Leno does his best to find out the Tesla Semi's tare weight, and fails, but still makes a great video showing off some of the truck's highlights.
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 Brain
OCTOBER 29, 2023
With near-term consumer demand uncertain, and high interest rates likely to continue for some time, corporate belts are tightening. So what are companies spending money on today?
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 4, 2023
What are some big trends in the logistics industry that are not only having an impact today but will continue to shape the future of the logistics industry moving forward? That was the opening question in a recent LinkedIn Live event produced by SAP titled “The Future of Logistics, NOW.” Andy Hancock from SAP was. Read more The post Highlights from “Future of Logistics, NOW” 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
Overdrive Online
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Overdrive reignites a police hunt for a vandal targeting trucks in "bizarre" nighttime attacks, after yet another trucker comes forward with an eerie report of I-75's "Ice Pick Bandit.
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
WorkWave
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Time To Read: 3 minutes HOLMDEL, N.J, OCTOBER 30, 2023 – WorkWave®, a leading provider of SaaS software solutions that support every stage of a service business’s life cycle, today reports that it continues to experience significant growth, with a 34% increase in software bookings Q3 year over year, and a 66% increase in new customers versus Q3 2022, in addition to continued best-in-class customer retention. “WorkWave’s consistently strong performance is impressive to me not just b
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.
Logistics Bureau
OCTOBER 31, 2023
So, what is Supply Chain Coaching? Is it a thing? What are the reasons for using a coach? What can they help you with? This week, we hear from Trent Morris, who regularly coaches businesses in Supply Chain improvement all over the world.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 2, 2023
3 quarters down, 1 to go in 2023. The fourth quarter is typically a busy one for retail and logistics service providers, but as Paul Berger reported on August 29 in the Wall Street Journal, “this year’s peak shipping season is arriving with a whimper as merchants and consumer-goods suppliers continue to burn off excess. Read more The post Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q3 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Overdrive Online
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Truck owners, regardless of the state where the trucks are plated, will be required to pay an annual $30-per-truck fee to California, likewise to submit passing emissions tests twice a year to be able to operate in the state.
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Mark Vickers and Joe Lynch discuss Mexico transportation risk. Mark is the Executive Vice President and Head of International Logistics at Reliance Partners , one of the nation’s fastest-growing commercial insurance agencies. Reliance Partners’ Borderless Coverage is a global insurance program designed to protect businesses of all sizes from the risks associated with international operations.
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
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 11, 2023
The last few years have seen a confluence of factors that can affect the supply chain. It’s become clear there’s no one clear “gotcha” moment that upset supply chain reliability.
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.
Commercial Carrier Journal
OCTOBER 8, 2023
The United Auto Workers union informed Mack Trucks Sunday night that its members rejected a new five-year collective bargaining agreement and will strike Oct. 9.
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