Kuebix
JANUARY 7, 2020
The U.S. transportation market is quickly ramping up technology-enhanced options to move products, goods and people in an effort to keep up with demand. Consumers are accustomed to free two-day shipping and detailed tracking information to follow their package every step of the way. Any business looking to fulfill these requirements should anticipate the need […].
Cyzerg
JANUARY 10, 2020
Warehouse inventory optimization is a concern for every warehouse. Businesses wish to achieve a perfect balance between understocking and overstocking in order to maximize profits without negatively impacting customer satisfaction levels. In this article, we will discuss the importance and benefits of warehouse inventory management and some techniques to help increase productivity.
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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JANUARY 14, 2020
When you’re trying to reduce parcel shipping costs, it’s easy to get hyper-focused on parcel carriers’ published rates and negotiating the largest discounts possible. Just be sure you’re not overlooking some other equally significant parcel saving opportunities in the process, because research shows that as much as 35% of most companies’ shipping expenses are connected to something else: parcel surcharges.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 20, 2020
If you’re a trucker who often works in cold environments, you know how difficult operations are in those conditions. To make matters worse, the snow and ice that pile up on your rig pose an immense danger to the cars behind and around you. However, not everyone can climb up on their vehicle and clear.read More. The post Here’s How to Keep Snow and Ice Off Trucks appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.
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
JANUARY 7, 2020
The field of third party logistics service providers has grown fiercely competitive.
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West Coast and California Logistics
JANUARY 23, 2020
Candy products come in all shapes, sizes and colors, but share many of the same needs from a logistics standpoint. They all need to be carefully handled throughout the supply chain so that they reach customers exactly as intended. In this article, we’ll examine the cold chain logistics services a third-party logistics provider (3PL) can provide to protect the integrity of your products every step of the way.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 30, 2020
Propelled by the Trump Administration Trade Wars, many companies have already left China for other Asian manufacturing locations. But - there are no guarantees that the virus won’t spread to these new locations.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 8, 2020
Likely the only good outcome of the tariff wars and other developments in the global trade arena is that more companies are starting to recognize the importance of trade compliance professionals and technology. The old view that trade compliance is just paperwork that you can manage with Excel spreadsheets is not only outdated, but also. Read more The Role of Emerging Technologies in Global Trade Management.
MTS Logistics
JANUARY 20, 2020
Before merchandise arriving by vessel can be imported into the U.S., the “Importer Security Filing (ISF) Importer” or their agent (e.g. a licensed customs broker), must electronically submit certain advance cargo information to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in the form of an Importer Security Filing. This requirement only applies to cargo arriving in the U.S. by ocean vessel; it does not apply to cargo arriving by other modes of transportation or for bulk cargo.
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Blue Grace Logistics
JANUARY 14, 2020
What Is USMCA? The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is the new trade deal between the three countries. It is set to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) which was in effect since January 1, 1994. As on date, the new trade agreement has already been approved by the Senate Finance Committee and it is due to be presented in the full Senate in the latter half of January 2020.
20Cube Logistics
JANUARY 13, 2020
Warehousing and distribution plays a pivotal role in logistics and is capable of delivering a higher return on investment. For most, it’s just a storage facility but it is actually a CPU or a nerve system of the supply chain management. A warehouse provides complete control over your inventory and ensures that customers receive their consignment on time and in the pristine condition. .
Kane is Able
JANUARY 23, 2020
Much of the cost and complexity in CPG supply chains happen post manufacturing. Think about it. You might have one product – a potato chip – that gets packaged in dozens of ways. Historically, this final packaging has been handled as a discrete supply chain function by contract packaging companies. But an increasing number of CPG companies are recognizing the huge cost advantages – as much as 30% of combined warehousing, packaging and freight costs – of performing secondary packaging in the dist
Cyzerg
JANUARY 23, 2020
Logistics technology issues too often bring businesses to a halt. In a study by Compuware , almost half of respondents (48%) reported that technology problems happen anywhere from a few times a week to every day. Seventy-five percent reported that the frequency of technology failures is staying the same or increasing.
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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.
Food Logistics
JANUARY 2, 2020
Fleetwood Transportation shut down its operations on New Years Eve, citing troubles of finding insurance.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 6, 2020
There are some young supply chain technologies that are getting a lot of buzz. But how mature are these technologies? Do they have a proven ROI? Are they worth piloting? Or can we safely ignore them for a few more years? The post 2020 Supply Chain Technology Trends appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JANUARY 31, 2020
Do your sales people, distributors or agents complain that it’s hard to order sales literature or it takes too long to get it? Are you frustrated by the amount of time and money you spend creating and managing your marketing assets?
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 21, 2020
A recent review of two companies with different transportation management strategies reinforced my belief that centralization of transportation management operations will produce better operating results today and in the future. Over the years, I’ve heard a lot of reasons why decentralized transportation management operations are better. Frankly, some of them are outdated because of advances.
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
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 16, 2020
The seafood industry is plagued by poor management, malpractices and the inability to track product from origin to consumption.
Cyzerg
JANUARY 31, 2020
The internet is burgeoning with information on the power of B2B digital marketing, but most logistics companies are neglecting to invest in their digital presence.
Food Logistics
JANUARY 13, 2020
Food Logistics is accepting submissions for our annual Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers.
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 7, 2020
. Whether you are the CEO of an expanding corporation or the owner of a fledgling enterprise, its fortunes are subject to an undeniable truth. The success of your business links inextricably to the performance of your supply chain. If you want business success (and who doesn’t?), you have to make your supply chain successful too. Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above.
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.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JANUARY 30, 2020
When fulfillment professionals say the Windy City blows a lot of other markets away, they’re not exaggerating. Home to one of the country’s largest road, rail and air cargo networks with numerous UPS, DHL and FedEx locations, Chicago is a major eCommerce hub you’ll want to consider for economical B2C distribution.
Freightos
JANUARY 29, 2020
A key to efficiency and profitability in commerce is the ability to match supply with demand at its optimal, market-based price, and make that pricing available to customers – all in real time. . Likewise, opacity creates inefficiency : it either lets capacity go to waste or leaves money on the table by underselling a valuable commodity. Market-optimized pricing and capacity will finally become the standard in air cargo – if the industry is able to follow the lead of other industrie
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 21, 2020
Manufacturers today face increasingly complex challenges, from economic instability to compliance pressures and heightened global competition.
Truck News
JANUARY 22, 2020
Auditor general reports in Manitoba and Ontario, released last fall, uncovered some major shortcomings when it comes to enforcement of regulations governing commercial motor vehicle carriers and drivers.
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
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 16, 2020
Truckload rates and capacity should not create concerns for shippers managing a proper procurement strategy during the first half of 2020. However, pending legislation and rising fuel costs, as well as unpredictable economic and climate trends create challenges to a shippers’ ability to control cost. Emerging brokerage offerings can add confusion to these market complexities.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 8, 2020
The best logistics and supply chain shows are listed along with links to the event web sites. Use this page as a resource to plan your logitics event calendar for 2020. Industry association and technology vendor shows are included. The post Best Logistics and Supply Chain Shows to Attend in 2020 appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JANUARY 7, 2020
It’s no secret that parcel shipping represents the largest part of eCommerce and direct selling companies’ fulfillment costs, possibly as much as 75%. While some companies see a significant area of expense, others see a huge potential for savings – which is why Amware has just released 10 Ways To Reduce Parcel Shipping Costs , a new eBook that tackles the subject head-on.
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