Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JANUARY 30, 2025
In an increasingly unpredictable world, supply chain disruptions are no longer the exception but the rule. From natural disasters and geopolitical tensions to pandemics and labor shortages, the challenges facing supply chain professionals have grown more complex. The ability to navigate these disruptions isnt just a competitive advantageits a necessity for long-term success.
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 7, 2025
Bill Catania and Joe Lynch discuss OneRail’s winning strategy for final mile. Bill is the Founder & CEO of OneRail , a leading omnichannel fulfillment solution pairing best-in-class software with logistics as a service that provides dependability and speed to help businesses meet their delivery promise. About Bill Catania Bill Catania is the Founder & CEO of OneRail , a leading omnichannel fulfillment solution pairing best-in-class software with logistics as a service that provides
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 9, 2025
Flexibility and throughput are indispensable for success in logistics warehouses today. According to Benchmark International, e-commerce sales are projected to hit $6.3 trillion globally by 2024. Logistics providers face escalating pressures to meet high-speed delivery expectations and manage unpredictable market dynamics. Logistics warehouses that prioritize flexibility, operational efficiency, and throughput will be able to secure long-term growth, meet client demands, and stay ahead of evolvi
The Lean Thinker
JANUARY 23, 2025
Following last week’s post about the Toyota Kata Experiment Record we did a bit of a deep dive on the same topic on the weekly Friday Zoom call. I think the discussion was pretty rich – though rich discussions happen frequently in these sessions. If you weren’t there, and aren’t on the mail list for the recordings, here’s a (lightly edited) sample for you.
Advertiser: GEP
“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 13, 2025
Last week, Aurora, Continental, and NVIDIA announced a long-term strategic partnership to deploy driverless trucks at scale, powered by the next-generation NVIDIA DRIVE Thor system-on-a-chip (SoC). NVIDIAs DRIVE Thor and DriveOS will be integrated into the Aurora Driver, an SAE L4 autonomous driving system that Continental plans to mass-manufacture in 2027.
Logistics Brief brings together the best content for Logistics and Warehousing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JANUARY 23, 2025
Returns are an inevitable part of doing business, especially in the e-commerce-driven retail landscape. While managing returns might not be the most glamorous aspect of operations, its one of the most critical. Inefficient reverse logistics can lead to increased costs, inventory chaos, and dissatisfied customers. On the other hand, a well-executed returns management process can improve customer retention, optimize inventory and even boost profitability.
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 9, 2025
Nick Klingensmith and Joe Lynch discuss the logistics of success: a mindset for unstoppable growth. Nick is the Founder and CEO of Stride Motivation , a company dedicated to transforming lives through inspiring keynote speeches and mindset coaching. Nick is an expert at helping achievement-driven professionals and leaders to overcome fear and rejection and push past self-limiting doubts.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 6, 2025
When you talk to companies that have implemented enterprise or supply chain applications, executives will usually admit that they have under-invested in training and preparing users to use the new technology. People issues are always challenging. But change management is significantly more difficult when the technology deployed is used not just internally, but also by key trading partners.
MTS Logistics
JANUARY 21, 2025
The maritime transportation industry is undergoing significant transformation, driven by the increasing need for cost reduction, enhanced operational efficiency, and growing competition within the global supply chain. In response to these pressures, major shipping companies are increasingly forming strategic alliances. A prominent example of such a partnership is between Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk, announced in January 2024 and set to launch on February 1, 2025, under the name “Gemini.”
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 6, 2025
Editors Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published recently, Navigating Tomorrow 2025 – The Transportation Management Agenda: Innovate or Execute Better? The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by Alpega, highlights important trends that are top of mind for logistics executives heading into the new year and explores whether focusing.
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 21, 2025
An efficient supply chain strategy is one that takes every aspect of your supply chain into account, from inventory management and warehouse design to freight tendering and transport optimisation. Let’s look at some of the best ways to make your supply chain more efficient. What is Supply Chain Efficiency? Supply chain efficiency focuses on improving your processes whilst also reducing costs.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JANUARY 16, 2025
In todays fast-paced e-commerce landscape, last-mile delivery has emerged as a critical aspect of the customer experience. This final stage of deliveryfrom distribution centers to customers' doorstepspresents unique challenges, from rising costs to logistical inefficiencies. Yet, last-mile delivery also holds the greatest potential for innovation, providing businesses with opportunities to enhance speed, transparency, and customer satisfaction.
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 28, 2025
Eric Rodriguez and Joe Lynch discuss Vendorflow: better communications for trucking teams. Eric is the CEO and Co-Founder of Vendorflow, a unified communications solution for trucking fleets and freight brokers. About Eric Rodriguez Eric Rodriguez is the CEO and Co-Founder of Vendorflow and has spent the last twelve years in venture-backed technology startups in product and sales management roles.
Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 15, 2025
The modern supply chain is a complex network of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and customers, all interconnected and reliant on a shared ecosystem of trust and accountability. As industries evolve and global markets expand, ethical considerations have become central to supply chain compliance. From balancing cost-efficiency with ethical sourcing to enhancing transparency and integrating corporate social responsibility (CSR), businesses face mounting pressure to align their operations wi
MTS Logistics
JANUARY 7, 2025
The problem of empty container repositioning poses a significant challenge in the international container transportation industry. This problem has a profound impact on logistics processes, cost-effectiveness, and environmental sustainability, making efficient management of empty containers crucial for supply chain continuity. This article aims to investigate the use of non-operating reefer (NOR) containers as a solution to the empty container repositioning problem.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 23, 2025
Carrier relationships are the backbone of a successful supply chain. When managed well, they ensure smoother operations, fewer delays, and better overall performance. But heres the catch: many shippers overcomplicate these partnerships with unnecessary processes and unclear communication. The good news? Building better relationships doesnt have to mean adding layers of complexity.
TransAudit
JANUARY 13, 2025
Global shipping and transportation present tremendous opportunities for businesses, but they also bring complex challenges, particularly when it comes to compliance. Ensuring global compliance with rapidly changing international regulations, tariffs, and trade agreements is a significant concern for businesses involved in cross-border logistics. Staying on top of these changes is crucial to avoid costly fines, shipment delays, and damaged reputations.
Advertisement
What is Remote-Insourcing? Sounds like an oxymoron, right? Not anymore. Remote-Insourcing isn’t outsourcing—it’s a revolutionary staffing model that lets our clients fill key entry-level positions with top-tier, loyal, long-term talent, integrated seamlessly into their businesses—just like local employees but without the turnover or W2 HR hassles. With under 4% unwanted attrition, you train once and keep the same team for years.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JANUARY 9, 2025
At Staci Americas, innovation is at the heart of what we do, driving us to deliver exceptional service and tangible value to our clients. To further this commitment, were proud to announce that weve partnered with ID Parcel & Mail Solutions to roll out a new semi-automated Packet Parcel Sorting System (PPSS) at our Lawrenceville, GA, distribution center.
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 17, 2025
Katie Date and Joe Lynch discuss reflections on Manifest , the premiere conference that unites the entire eco-system of Fortune 500 global supply chain executives, logistics service providers, innovators and investors at the forefront of logistics tech and supply chain. Manifest 2024, was bigger and better than ever and Manifest 2025 will be held February 10th 12th, 2025 in Las Vegas.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 21, 2025
Colin Masson, ARC Advisory Groups expert on Industrial AI. The industrial sectorparticularly supply chain management, is facing unprecedented complexity. Volatile markets, global disruptions, and the need for real-time insights are pushing traditional systems to their limits. While Generative AI (GenAI) has shown promise, its limitations in planning, workflow automation, and dynamic adaptation necessitate a more sophisticated approach.
West Coast and California Logistics
JANUARY 15, 2025
According to FreightWaves , container shipping rates from Asia to the U.S. rose significantly at the start of 2025, driven by shippers frontloading goods ahead of Lunar New Year. The Freightos Baltic Index reported a 23% increase in Asia-U.S. West Coast rates and a 13% rise for East Coast routes, unrelated to ongoing labor negotiations at U.S. ports.
Advertisement
Streamline your logistics operations with ERP-integrated shipping solutions, offering seamless data integration, cost savings, and enhanced customer experience. These systems automate shipping tasks, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide real-time analytics for parcels, LTL, and TL freight. Achieve better inventory coordination and scale effortlessly as you expand into new markets.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 27, 2025
In April 2024, we asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are all supply chain and logistics executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies — if they had experienced cargo theft or other types of freight fraud in the past year. Almost half said they had experienced theft or fraud, and. Read more The post Combating Fraud in the Freight Industry appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 16, 2025
If you’ve ever tried to buy a new car during the chip shortage or waited months for furniture delivery, you’ve experienced firsthand what happens when supply chains break down. These disruptions aren’t just inconvenientthey can make or break a business. Just ask any manufacturer who’s had to halt production because a single critical component wasn’t available.
Trux
JANUARY 16, 2025
The construction industry is constantly evolving. From unpredictable weather to shifting project timelines and material shortages, contractors and project managers face daily challenges that can disrupt progress and affect profitability.
WorkWave
JANUARY 23, 2025
It can be easy to overlook the power of print communications in our digital-forward world, especially when it comes to marketing. But for lawn care and pest control companies, well-crafted cancel and prepay letters remain among the most effective tools for maintaining customer relationships and boosting cash flow. Understanding why these traditional methods work so well and how to implement them effectively can transform your customer retention and revenue growth.
Advertisement
Automating cycle count tasks is a lot easier than you may expect. Learn how leading warehouses are improving inventory accuracy while reducing their dependency on expensive labor. This automation resource will provide insight on: How to capture a 300’ L x 30’ H aisle in 35 minutes. Improve the overall accuracy of your WMS. Reduce dependency on slow and expensive labor.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 3, 2025
The new year has arrived and so has the new wave of noteworthy news coming out of the supply chain space. Last year there were widespread strikes of ports on the East Coast, they were halted by a bandaid solution but the United States Maritime Alliance is set to resume contract negotiations on January 7th. The DOE is still issuing large federal loans to startup companies, Novonix a synthetic graphite startup just received a $755 million loan to support its mission and reach its goal of producing
3PL Links
JANUARY 8, 2025
Image source: iStocks | The Ultimate Guide to Fleet Management: Strategies to Control and Optimize Your Processes Investing in a fleet management system results in an improvement in internal processes, which directly reflects the quality of the service provided to the end customer. A fleet management system is a fundamental tool in the planning and operational control of the logistics sector.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 10, 2025
As you read this, Ill be making my way to my sons graduation from Officer Candidate School (OCS) at Fort Moore, Georgia. After 10 weeks of basic training and 12 weeks at OCS, hell be a newly commissioned officer in the United States Army. The forecast calls for snow and ice for most of the. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 10, 2025) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
156 
Let's personalize your content