Carter Logistics

JULY 2, 2018

Blog Topics. The Shared Milkrun Mexico & Border Logistics. Self-Driving Trucks and the Future of US Supply Chains. With more and more technology and transportation companies signing up to develop and test self-driving technology, it is more realistic than ever to expect to see the automated commercial trucks on the highways in the near future. At this point, companies are looking to release the autonomous technology on the commercial trucks that can self-drive on the highway or on specific r

Supply Chain Software 84

Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Supply Chains Trucking 84

Loginext

JULY 4, 2018

Elastic logistics is the new and evolved version of 'lean supply chain movement'. As technology has caught up with logistics, latest delivery schedule and route planning help companies are on top of all market demand fluctuations and keep their products on shelves at all times or reach the consumer's door within a day or two.

Supply Chain Planning Software 47

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software How To 47

Airfreight Logistics

JULY 2, 2018

The freight division of Emirates Airlines, Emirates SkyCargo recently announced they had transported a record number of mangoes from Mumbai, India for the months of May and June 2018. The company has seen a 50% growth in the transportation volumes for the delicious fruit compared to the same period last year. For the month of May, nearly 1,130 tonnes of Mangoes have been transported from Mumbai to destinations throughout the world using the network that Emirates SkyCargo provides.

Transportation 40

Transportation Cargo Networks Freight 40

DC Velocity

JULY 23, 2018

That's right. A mid-July haul from Spokane, Wash. to Key West, Fla. fetched that princely sum. That doesn't include a fuel surcharge equal to 22 percent of the rate.

Transportation 154

Transportation 154

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.

Automation

Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

Logistics providers have discovered that sustainability in the supply chain delivers a good ROI. For a long time now, corporations and their supply chains have been required to prove that they are acting in a sustainable, environmentally-friendly way. Most every company issues a corporate social responsibility (CSR) report detailing what they have done over the year to comply with the expectations of all of their stakeholders.

Sourcing Strategies 133

Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Price Reduction Material Savings 133

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 10, 2018

If your job is to develop a connector from your business systems to a multi-carrier API, there are some important considerations you should keep in mind. It’s a multi-carrier world. The days of picking a carrier or two to handle all your transportation needs are long gone. Customers are demanding more delivery options. The driver shortage and carrier capacity crunch are creating reliability issues.

Reliability 106

Reliability Picking Handling Capacity 106

Talking Logistics

JULY 26, 2018

Last Mile Delivery is one of the fastest growing, and most difficult, areas in logistics. When you consider that last mile deliveries can account for nearly 30 percent of total delivery costs, and that you can win or lose a customer for life depending on a good or bad delivery experience, its importance cannot be overstated. What does it take to create a great customer experience in last mile delivery?

Purchasing Skills 102

Purchasing Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Procurement Solutions Picking 102

GlobalTranz

JULY 23, 2018

Blockchain explores more and more industries every day. Due to a popularity of Bitcoin , this technology has already demonstrated countless opportunities for the financial area. Entrepreneurs from many other industries are trying to use the blockchain technology in other areas, and the window of opportunities looks impressive. The main advantage of blockchain is its transparency and ability to optimize ecosystems of digital information.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 91

Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 91

DC Velocity

JULY 9, 2018

For our 2018 Rainmakers, success isn't just about fame and fortune. It's also about making a contribution to the logistics field and advancing the profession. We'll reveal one of our eight Rainmakers each day between now and next Monday. Check in daily to read our interviews with these thought leaders.

Logistics 136

Logistics Strategy 136

Advertisement

Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.

Cost Reduction

Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 27, 2018

Discrete and process manufacturing will spend $54 billion on robots this year, while enterprise drone sales will be $9.3 billion.

150

150

Fleet Owner

JULY 30, 2018

Service personnel and their spouses participated in career development programs and learned more about post-military career opportunities at Hiring Our Heroes Transition Summits recently hosted by Naval Air Station Pensacola and Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.

Military 106

Military 106

Logistics Management

JULY 9, 2018

As if higher rates and capacity shortages weren’t enough to worry about, shippers must now deal with a pending trade war, import/export uncertainties and increasing scrutiny from C-suite executives. Shippers now face a steep climb to keep budgets and service levels intact.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 91

Logistics Network Optimization Software Capacity Logistics 91

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2018

For robots in eCommerce fulfillment, last year was the year of pilots. This year customers are willing to publicly speak about the benefits they got from eCommerce robots at eft’s 3PL & Supply Chain Summit in Atlanta. The post Robots for eCommerce Fulfillment appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

eCommerce 85

eCommerce Supply Chain Software 3PL Supply Chains 85

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.

Supply Chain Software

Brighter Logistics

JULY 5, 2018

I continue to be blown away by the reviews and emails our clients take the time to send to me and our staff. Below is one we just received and I had to share with everyone here in this blog post. Thank you Eric and to all of our clients for your continued business and kind … Continue reading "Brighter Logistics Reviews". The post Brighter Logistics Reviews appeared first on Brighter Logistics Blog.

Logistics 88

Logistics Blog 88

DC Velocity

JULY 2, 2018

When the military expanded its online PX shopping privileges last fall, eager customers flooded its website with orders. New warehouse software and automated equipment helped its DCs cope with the deluge.

Military 133

Military Automation Ordering 133

Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 9, 2018

The exemption was based on the premise that "small-business truckers that have already proven their ability to operate safely should not be subject to purchasing costly, unproven and uncertified devices, " said the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association.

Purchasing Skills 119

Purchasing Skills Purchasing Operations 119

Fleet Owner

JULY 10, 2018

The real benefit of an oil analysis is that it acts as an early warning system, alerting you to potential problems before they become an equipment failure.

Analysis 110

Analysis 110

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

Optimal Sourcing

Bringg

JULY 12, 2018

As the heat rises and the team grows, we’re in the midst of a busy and exciting summer here at Bringg. As our lists of global clients gets ever longer, so does our team get ever bigger. We now exactly 100 people on staff – an exciting milestone, perfect for a summer celebration. Life at Bringg is continually getting more exciting with events, activities and celebrations to ensure we invest time to stimulate mind, body and soul.

Events 81

Events Video Meeting 81

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 24, 2018

Product and service innovation, driven by digital technologies, is key to gaining extra value from new product introductions. One particularly interesting development is the emergence of modular plants. Forecasting a NPI can be very difficult. Modular plants help companies to scale economically. The post Innovating Production and Supply Networks to Increase Value from New Product Introductions appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

Production 82

Production Networks Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software 82

Talking Logistics

JULY 17, 2018

With the 2018 General Rate Increase (GRI), FedEx and UPS are further “tightening the vise” for oversize packages. What Has Changed? Below is a comparison of 2017 vs. 2018 parameters for oversize shipments: Source: enVista. Overall, not only are fees increasing to $80 list for both carriers, but the definitions are tightening, and the minimum billable weight is changing (FDX).

Negotiating Skills 75

Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Packaging Definition 75

DC Velocity

JULY 20, 2018

JAB-Code patterns will likely see applications in government ID documents before logistics, AIM says.

Document 169

Document Data Government Logistics Network Optimization Software 169

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.

Cost Reduction

Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 16, 2018

Companies need to come clean and eliminate common supply chain offenses to deliver the greatest value to their customers. Over the last decade, the expectation and focus on completing “perfect orders” has increased in the supply chain industry. From the product to its condition and even documentation, the demand for excellence involving all parts of the process has intensified.

Supply Chain Software 111

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Modeling Software Optimization Software 111

Fleet Owner

JULY 6, 2018

Ram Trucks detailed changes for its 2019 commercial lineup, including a bolder look for its ProMaster and ProMaster City vans and a "Classic" designation for current body style 1500 pickups, which will be sold alongside the newly arriving, redesigned

Trucking 94

Trucking 94

Logistics Management

JULY 6, 2018

Focused on low upfront costs, quick deployment models and less need for internal IT support, companies are turning to the Cloud to manage their end-to-end supply chains.

Supply Chain Software 78

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 78

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 16, 2018

Mike Reid, the Chief Operating Officer at Embark Trucks, said that “Anyone employed as a driver today will be able to retire as a driver.” What makes that statement surprising is that Embark is a leading developer of autonomous trucks. One might think that the goal of an autonomous truck company is to render drivers superfluous. The post No Driver Working Today Will Need to Change Careers Because of Autonomous Trucks appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

Trucking 79

Trucking Logistics Network Optimization Software Operations Logistics 79

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

Strategy

Now, That's Logistics

JULY 24, 2018

Five ways to make sure the LTL and FTL capacity crunch doesn’t hit your company where it hurts. With transportation costs making up anywhere from 10-12% of the average company’s cost of goods sold, the capacity crunch, driver shortage, and booming national economy are making it difficult for shippers to maintain profitability. This issue is hitting full truckload (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) shippers especially hard right now, and it’s not relegated to any specific carrier or region.

Trucking 68

Trucking Cost Reduction Capacity Maintainability 68

DC Velocity

JULY 9, 2018

New research offers insight into what distribution and supply chain professionals want when they go to purchase warehouse software.

Supply Chain Software 144

Supply Chain Software Procurement Solutions Purchasing Supply Chains 144

Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 31, 2018

The company is reducing GHG emissions by 40% in its supply chain. Levi Strauss & Co. said on July 31 that it is setting aggressive targets for reducing carbon emissions across its owned-and-operated facilities and global supply chain by 2025. Plans include using 100% renewable electricity in company-owned facilities. “While LS&Co. has a strong track record of reducing carbon emissions in its own operations, the most significant climate impact—and the most difficult to tackle—lies within

Resource Reduction 110

Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Supply Chains Scenario Planning 110