Food Logistics
MARCH 3, 2021
Dot Foods implemented a GPS refrigerated trailer monitoring system that integrates with broader fleet management, regulating and maintaining ideal temperatures in refrigerated trailers via a wireless monitoring system.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
MARCH 30, 2021
Print fulfillment is a lot like Rodney Dangerfield. It doesn’t get much respect. It’s just putting materials into boxes and shipping them somewhere, right? While bulk shipping is one of a fulfillment vendor’s core services, better third-party print fulfillment companies can help make your communications more cost-effective and streamline your production, inventory and distribution.
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Now, That's Logistics
MARCH 23, 2021
With a worldwide vaccine distribution effort underway, the global pandemic still impacting most regions of the world, and supply chain disruptions persisting, the transportation environment remained unpredictable as we moved into 2021. These uncertainties may continue at least through the first half of the year, with shippers feeling the impacts across most modes.
FreightWaves SONAR
MARCH 4, 2021
As part of the shipping process , load and delivery management metrics must be developed for each company and at times each load or shipment. Managers can calculate freight rate charge estimates to see what needs to be passed on to customers and what needs to be made up for elsewhere in the supply chain. Freight calculators can also help with budgeting to ensure suppliers, drivers, employees, and third-party members are all covered.
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.
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 7, 2021
The Psychology of Solving Big Problems with Ann Holm. Joe Lynch and Ann Holm discuss the psychology of solving big problems. Ann provides a step-by-step process for solving big problems based on the teachings of Shirzad Chamine , who is the best-selling author of the book, Positive Intelligence. About Ann Holm. Ann C. Holm, MS, PCC , is a Professional Certified Coach specializing in executive, career, and sales coaching.
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The Lean Thinker
MARCH 5, 2021
MONDAY: 2 PERS 1 MACHINE. TODAY: 1 PERSON 2 MACHINES. On a Thursday afternoon in the summer of 1997 I sent that pager message (remember pagers?) to Rick from the factory where I had spent a week working with Mr. Shimura of Shingijutsu and Reiko, his interpreter. I knew that Rick would be wrapping up a class teaching the basics of kaizen events to a group of suppliers and if I were lucky, he would see the pager message and use it as a reinforcement to the participants.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
MARCH 23, 2021
If you’re looking to optimize your order fulfillment operations, there are many efficiency-boosting opportunities out there. The lowest hanging fruit may be in your choice of packaging.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 25, 2021
If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the supply chain resiliency test. Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks. Each disruption has its own nuances, so it’s challenging to plan a precise response to each one.
Logistics Management
MARCH 12, 2021
The owner-operator business model in trucking, an essential part of the industry that uses upwards of 1 million independent contractors at any given time, is under attack in California and the U.S. Congress in Washington.
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The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 24, 2021
Hurdles to 3PL Growth with Trey Griggs and Isaac Moreno. Joe Lynch discusses hurdles to 3PL growth with Trey Griggs and Isaac Moreno. Trey and Isaac work at Lean Solutions Group , where they work with 3PLs to solve a variety of sales and marketing problems. About Trey Griggs. Trey Griggs is the Vice President of Sales at Lean Solutions Group. After graduating from William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri, Trey began his career as a high school physics teacher and coach.
Cyzerg
MARCH 8, 2021
24x7 IT support and proactive IT management are becoming more necessary as the industry becomes reliant on technology. This is because when technology issues occur, businesses need to be able to respond efficiently, effectively, and timely to minimize supply chain disruptions – better yet, detect the problems before they happen.
The Lean Thinker
MARCH 15, 2021
Jeff Kaas talks about Leader Standard Work [link]. The people at Kaas Tailored in Mukilteo, Washington are friends, neighbors, and colleagues of mine. They have been a tour stop for people from all over the planet who want to learn more about their people-centric culture of continuous improvement. Last year when the tsunami of COVID washed over all of us, their business faced an existential threat and they made a dramatic pivot to making medical PPE – masks and face shields.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
MARCH 16, 2021
Online vitamin purchases are increasing 12% faster than the average of all eCommerce categories combined, and sales are expected to reach $56.7 billion by 2024. Adding supplements to your online product offerings could be a great way to enhance your revenue stream – if you have the right vitamin fulfillment partner.
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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.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 8, 2021
Belcorp’s Maturity in Supply Chain Design. When companies implement enterprise software solutions, they often label that implementation as being part of their company’s digital transformation. But implementing new software does not digitally transform anything if the people that are supposed to use that software cannot do so effectively. Belcorp Corporation has actively worked to be a leader in ensuring that their people can effectively use a complex type of software known as supply chain
Logistics Management
MARCH 9, 2021
The increased e-commerce volume generated by the pandemic has no end in sight—and signals a permanent behavioral shift of an indeterminate magnitude. In fact, it has provided an opportunity for carriers, vehicle manufacturers and tech companies to research, test and invest in alternative ways to provide pick up, transport, sortation and delivery.
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 27, 2021
What’s Driving the 3PL Industry Consolidation with Spencer Tenney. Joe Lynch and Spencer Tenney discuss what’s driving the 3PL industry consolidation. Spencer and his team at Tenney Group are mergers and acquisitions advisors who work with business owners in the 3PL, trucking, and bus industry. About Spencer Tenney. Spencer Tenney serves as President & CEO of Tenney Group, where he oversees the firm’s day-to-day effectiveness and long-term vision.
Cyzerg
MARCH 26, 2021
Digitalization (Industry 4.0) is a necessary evolution that businesses need to remain relevant and competitive in the twenty-first century. One of the most cost-efficient and swiftest ways to attain digitalization is by outsourcing information technology to specialized IT companies.
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
Talking Logistics
MARCH 31, 2021
One of the ripple effects of the Covid-19 pandemic was the surge in e-commerce growth. According to Digital Commerce 360 estimates, “consumers spent $861.12 billion online with U.S. merchants in 2020, up an incredible 44.0% year over year.” One of the sub-stories of this e-commerce growth, however, is the continued rise in cross-border e-commerce. Based.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
MARCH 9, 2021
If you’ve been running an eCommerce business over the last few years, you know that urban fulfillment is one of the top challenges for online sellers. Operating a distribution center (DC) in a major market can reduce shipping costs to millions of potential online shoppers, which may have a significant positive impact on your bottom line. On the other hand, real estate and operational costs run high in urban areas, offsetting the money saved on shipping for many businesses.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 2, 2021
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Mike Khodl, VP of Differentiated Technologies at Dematic. We spoke mostly about achieving optimal warehouse performance. However, we discussed a number of key subtopics, beginning with the role of software intelligence in automated warehouses as a strategic value driver, and the critical role it plays in in managing the automation, manual activities, material flows, and order fulfillment within a facility.
Logistics Management
MARCH 29, 2021
The six building blocks of customer-centric fulfillment.
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.
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 31, 2021
Technology Alone Won’t Integrate Your Supply Chain with Paul Jensen. Joe Lynch and Paul Jensen discuss why technology alone won’t integrate your supply chain. Technology is critically important to a connected supply chain, however, there are limitations to what technology can do. To have a truly integrated supply chain companies need to have a supply chain partner that will couple the technology with the people and physical assets (trucks, terminals, warehouses, etc.) required to be effect
Food Logistics
MARCH 16, 2021
Timing is everything in fresh and frozen food transportation, and technology helps, but what happens when a global pandemic enters the picture?
Talking Logistics
MARCH 12, 2021
It’s only March, but we already have a winner for “Word of the Year” for 2020: canceled. Last Friday I wrote about industry conferences getting canceled due to the novel coronavirus, but in just the past few days, almost everything has been canceled or suspended this month: schools, concerts, sports, religious services, and the list. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 12, 2021).
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
MARCH 4, 2021
Warehousing and distribution operations often have difficulties hiring and retaining order fulfillment associates. A logistics labor shortage and record low unemployment in the years leading up to the pandemic haven’t made recruiting and retention easy for fulfillment centers.
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
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 21, 2021
According to one survey , only 27% of leaders believe that they have the talent needed to meet current supply chain performance requirements. What should supply chain leaders be looking for to close the talent gap? AGCO Logistics Team Accepts Prestigious Supply Chain Award. AGCO has received well deserved acclaim for the agility with which they navigated the pandemic ( How They Did it: AGCO and COVID-19 ).
Kuebix
MARCH 16, 2021
When most people think of plant-based proteins they picture products like tofu and veggie burgers. However, the plant-based foods industry has started to move towards products that look and taste like meat without any animals involved. These new options are being advertised as a healthy and sustainable alternative for those who choose not to consume […].
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 29, 2021
3PL Sales Will Never Be the Same with Ryan Mann. Joe Lynch and Ryan Mann discuss why 3PL sales will never be the same. 3PL sales are changed forever because of COVID, changing market dynamics, and the introduction of new technologies. About Ryan Mann. Ryan Mann is the Director of Marketing at Lean Solutions Group. Ryan studied at Texas Tech University, earning a degree in General Studies, and has 3 minors in Psychology, Sociology, and Human Resources Development.
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