LandLink

JUNE 11, 2020

Limited 5G network deployments had begun in some markets in 2019, with widespread rollout expected to take place through the 2020s. The 5G wireless technology promises to accelerate data speeds, improve quality, and reduce latency in the world’s mobile networks all of which means higher performance than today’s broadband wired networks. “5G will be a game changer because it’s 100 times faster and will support 100 times more devices than current 4G networks,” according to the Cellular Telecommuni

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Bulk Connection

JUNE 25, 2020

While the COVID-19 outbreak has temporarily halted non-essential travel between the U.S. and Canada, shipments between the two countries has been largely unaffected. This includes bulk shipments of liquid and dry bulk products. In this article, we’ll examine the process of U.S. to Canada bulk shipping and tell you what you need to know to get your products across the border.

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Freightquote

JUNE 10, 2020

Preparing to reopen your small business? Follow this three-step guide on how to resume shipping and logistics during the coronavirus pandemic.

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 19, 2020

Consumers are evolving with their online shopping routines. Besides delivery service, choosing in-store or curbside pickup may become a preferred method. Needless to say, e-commerce has seen a huge spike and major e-commerce players are teaming up. Shipping lines have taken notice by offering premium express lanes in the Transpacific. Expedited shipping services offer value-added options.

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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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West Coast and California Logistics

JUNE 11, 2020

According to the Census Bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce, eCommerce sales accounted for 11.8% of total sales in the first quarter of 2020. In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, Q2 eCommerce figures are likely to grow more rapidly, as eCommerce sales through most of April were 49% greater than a similar period in March. No matter what your company sells, it’s imperative that your eCommerce operations can keep pace with this growth.

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Cyzerg

JUNE 30, 2020

Planning a warehouse layout design can be a complex process due to the various factors involved. This process includes strategically planning a facility layout that can properly utilize the space available , facilitate the smooth functioning of operations, and increase efficiency. This article will help you understand the importance of a practical warehouse layout design and discuss some of the most crucial principles that you should consider while designing the layout for your warehouse.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2020

Over the last several years we have written about what the future of drones holds for supply chains. As technology has improved and regulations have eased, drones have increasingly made their way into the conversation around home delivery. However, there are still a number of obstacles to clear before this becomes a common option across the country.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

JUNE 25, 2020

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration estimates.8% of commercial drivers have used drugs while on the road.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 19, 2020

The post New School Supply Chain Basics with the Supply Chain Queen, Sheri Hinish appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JUNE 23, 2020

The latest online shopping news is in, and let’s just say it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. According to Adobe Analytics’ latest Digital Economy Index Report , eCommerce shoppers purchased $82.5 billion worth of products in May, which is more than they bought online during the entire 2019 holiday shopping season. Meanwhile, a leading logistics analyst recently observed that UPS, Fed Ex, and the USPS are as busy right now as they usually are in December.

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Kuebix

JUNE 29, 2020

Over the past couple of months, most supply chains have weathered an unexpected storm. Rules and regulations are updated frequently in order for manufacturers, retailers and distributors to continue delivering. There’s no doubt that supply chains are feeling strained as they continue to adapt to these circumstances while operating efficiently and cost-effectively.

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Logistics Management

JUNE 2, 2020

Today's marketplace is not for the faint at heart. Leading industry analysts maintain that in the current volatile business environment, an increasing number of logistics service providers are being forced to take dramatic action to generate positive impact rapidly—or risk going out of business.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2020

Managed transportation service providers compete on their tech stack. The transportation management system is core, but the platforms also have complementary applications, visibility and advanced analytics. The post Managed Transportation Service Providers Compete on their Tech Stack appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 3, 2020

The pandemic has offered the biggest wakeup call for American manufacturers since World War II.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 22, 2020

Building a Foundation for Sales Growth with Mike Temple. Mike Temple and Joe Lynch discuss the key elements for building a foundation for sales growth. To enable sales growth, leadership must develop the organization, culture, processes, systems and teams required to support the sales growth. About Mike Temple. Mike Temple is the founder of Temple Executive Coaching.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JUNE 18, 2020

If your house needed a new roof, would you replace it yourself? I’m guessing you wouldn’t – because you’re a marketer, not a roofing expert. So why are you still handling your company’s literature distribution in-house?

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Kuebix

JUNE 30, 2020

Kuebix and Loadsmart just announced that every shipper in Kuebix can now receive real-time Loadsmart spot quotes on truckload shipments. The collaboration builds upon Kuebix’s current API integration with Loadsmart’s digital freight platform with an API integration that automatically provides live Loadsmart freight rates to any Kuebix user looking for a truckload spot quote. “At […].

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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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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed many risks and uncertainties in supply chain networks. Materials shortages , demand fluctuations and plan t closures have led many organizations to revisit their supplier relationships, as well as distribution and production locations. Evaluating different scenarios helps you gain much-needed network flexibility in these times of stress and can help you prepare for a resilient future.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2020

The rug has been pulled out from beneath us. Doing things the same way we’ve always done them will no longer serve us, so we can’t simply put it back in its place. In fact, the definition of pulling the rug out from underneath someone is that doing so causes their plans to fail, because they have little recourse or time to respond adequately. It’s a fitting metaphor for the world’s supply chains, which have […].

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 1, 2020

American companies across the board are striving to reduce their dependence on China as a source of manufacturing, but one industry sector is especially keen to bring production back to the U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 5, 2020

Accelerating Time to Value for 3PLs with John Golob. John Golob and Joe Lynch discuss accelerating time to value for 3PLs implementing and onboarding new accounts. 3PLs, freight forwarders, and carriers are increasingly concerned with the timely implementation of new customers. A poorly managed or late implementation can be very costly for both the LSP and the shipper.

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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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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JUNE 30, 2020

Public Goods sells quality household products that are healthy, sustainable and ultra-affordable. Most sales are online at publicgoods.com, but in early 2020 the company began national distribution to a major retail chain. As if opening up a new sales channel wasn’t enough of a distribution challenge, something else happened in this timeframe – the Coronavirus pandemic shutdown hit hard.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 3, 2020

Today’s post is part of our “Making a Difference: Supply Chains for a Better Tomorrow” series that focuses on the supply chain capabilities that will separate the leaders from the laggards in the years to come. This episode features Greg Ackner, VP at Capital Logistics, Jay Gustafson, SVP of Marketplace Solutions at Echo Global Logistics, Read more Making A Difference: Capital Logistics, Echo Global Logistics, & Descartes.

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Logistics in War

JUNE 10, 2020

By Mike Lima. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruptions to global supply chains. The pandemic has shown us the fragility of commercial supply chains; it gives us a reason to think about what a disruption to supply chains might have for the outcomes of military operations. This article will focus on one particular commodity that is strategically significant to all militaries that if disrupted in war severely constrains the likelihood of operational success.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2020

Consumer and enterprise software has gone through a significant evolution over the last five years. Consumers have reached a point where software as a service (SaaS) has become an imperceptible norm. One might assume designing a SaaS-based WMS is as simple as taking a legacy WMS, deploying it in a public cloud, wrapping it up with managed services, and re-branding the offering as SaaS WMS.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 1, 2020

This three-step process used by U.S. armed forces can identify, analyze and mitigate threats to an organization.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 17, 2020

The post 5 Challenges to Expanding into Latin America with Demo Perez appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JUNE 16, 2020

Have you moved lately? Join the club. More than 30 million Americans change residences every year. eRetailers don’t change eCommerce fulfillment partners quite so often, but many such relationships are surprisingly short-lived.

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