Logistics Outsourcing is Like Dating
Logistics Bureau
APRIL 25, 2023
Why do I think that logistics outsourcing is like dating? What characteristics do they have in common? Find out in the video below!
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Is the “Autonomous Supply Chain” a Pipe Dream?
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 3, 2023
Aera Technology offers a solution they call “Aera Decision Cloud” A key challenge for manufacturers is connecting integrated business planning (IBP) – a longer term plan – to operational planning and execution – what needs to be done in the near term. IBP is a collaborative process involving diverse business functions that is designed to balance demand against supply in a manner that maximizes the goals of that company.
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WMS vs ERP: Deciding Which is Better for Your Business
Cyzerg
APRIL 5, 2023
Software tools such as WMS and ERP can significantly increase your business’s efficiency and provide a way to manage supply chain operations effectively. However, with the wide variety of available software tools , you may find it challenging to identify the best options for your needs.
Winning in a Down Freight Market with Nick Dangles
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 24, 2023
Nick Dangles and Joe Lynch discuss winning in a down freight market. Nick is Co-founder of Sync Logistics Training is a joint venture between Metafora + Kinetic, a Learning Management Software that gives brokerages the power to transfer years of industry knowledge to new hire employees in an engaging and effective platform. About Nick Dangles Nick Dangles is the Co-founder of Kinetic , and Sync Logistics Training , a learning management platform built and designed for the growing supply cha
Rethinking warehouse work culture: Can automation create better workplaces?
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.
Artificial Intelligence Will be Big in Supply Chain Management, Report Predicts
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 10, 2023
AI-enabled supply chains are 67% more effective than their non-AI counterparts, thanks to reduced risks and lower overall costs, market analysis shows.
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What is B2B Fulfillment?
Ship Monk
APRIL 20, 2023
Can your 3PL handle B2B fulfillment or retail fulfillment? Should you care? As ecommerce brands grow and their products become more popular, one of the common paths to accelerated growth is having your products get picked up by a specialty store or big-box retailer. At this point, finding a 3PL ( third party logistics provider) that can handle B2B and retail fulfillment becomes a necessity — and ensures that your business will keep growing without a hitch.
What Supply Chain Disruption Means for Retail Cybersecurity
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 17, 2023
Retailers should review their overall cybersecurity posture and follow some best practices to limit their supply chain attack risk.
Preparing Corporate Transportation Fleets for Economic Turbulence
Food Logistics
APRIL 10, 2023
With the right plan in place and the right asset management partner, you’ll find better flexibility to make agile business decisions that benefit your employees, customers and the environment.
Fulfillment Packaging Services: Unboxing a Hidden Opportunity
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
APRIL 6, 2023
As someone who oversees order fulfillment services, your focus tends to be on accurate, on-time delivery and controlling parcel shipping costs, which can be up to 70% of total fulfillment costs. There isn’t a big interest in box sizes, bubble wrap, and other packaging-related details. But that’s a mistake.
Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs
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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.
Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure Team: Help Us Create a World Without T1D
Talking Logistics
APRIL 11, 2023
Like a brown bear coming out of hibernation, I went for my first outdoor bike ride of the year yesterday. After cycling on a trainer in my basement since last November, it felt great to be back outdoors, even if I had to navigate around all the potholes, tree branches, pebbles, and other hazards on. Read more The post Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure Team: Help Us Create a World Without T1D appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Subscription First Fulfillment with Paul Jarrett
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 14, 2023
Paul Jarrett and Joe Lynch discuss subscription first fulfillment. Paul is Co-Founder & CEO of Bulu , a subscription-first, full-service 3PL based in Lincoln, Nebraska. About Paul Jarrett Paul Jarrett is a multifaceted individual who wears many hats including father, husband, CEO, entrepreneur, innovator, athlete, and speaker. As a former D1 college football player, Paul is a driven and competitive individual with a passion for leading his team to success.
Major Warehouse Problems & Challenges After the Pandemic
Cyzerg
APRIL 21, 2023
In the warehousing industry, the COVID-19 pandemic created several new warehouse problems and challenges that are putting companies under pressure. Understanding these modern problems of warehousing is key to adapting and finding a path to success.
The WMS Ecosystem – Six Degrees of Separation from Cal Petty
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 26, 2023
I kicked off a research project on the global warehouse management systems (WMS) integration and consulting market. The research is focused on those organizations that are WMS specialists – meaning that warehouse consulting is a major part of the organization’s business. To obtain a better understanding of the market prior to my outreach efforts, I contacted Cal Petty of enVista , a global consulting, managed services, and material handling automation firm.
Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
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.
How Last-Mile Logistics is Best Solution for D2C Food and Beverage Brands
Food Logistics
APRIL 7, 2023
D2C brands are partnering with third-party logistics (3PL) providers to improve the customer experience.
Food Fulfillment Services: Four Sigmatic Case Study
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
APRIL 27, 2023
For fast-growing nutrition brand, Four Sigmatic , Amware helped reduce pick and pack costs 15%, reduce parcel shipping costs 4%, and sustain 99.9% order accuracy through a period of rapid growth.
Electric Freight Trucks: Not Happening Anytime Soon for Long-Haul Moves
Talking Logistics
APRIL 24, 2023
Earlier this month, an executive in our Indago supply chain research community submitted the following question: “We see the future of transport moving toward electric and autonomous vehicles. However, the ownership, energy source, and labor relations will change drastically versus the current market structure of shippers, forwarders / brokers / 4PLs, and carriers.
The Biggest Risk Facing Truck Drivers with Dan Slagen
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 7, 2023
Dan Slagen and Joe Lynch discuss the biggest risk facing truck drivers. Dan is the Chief Marketing Officer at Tomorrow.io , the world’s weather and climate security platform, helping countries, businesses, and individuals manage their weather and climate security challenges. About Dan Slagen Dan Slagen is currently the Chief Marketing Officer at Tomorrow.io, and a 4-time start-up executive specializing in scaling global go-to-market functions from early stage to $100M+ in annual revenue.
Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes
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
Warehouse Technology: 7 Important Technologies in 2023
Cyzerg
APRIL 17, 2023
Warehouse technology is an effective, sustainable, and cost-efficient solution to addressing the challenges of the warehouse. Especially now, when the market is transitioning to e-commerce platforms that are accessible and open 24/7/365, it is becoming increasingly crucial to move warehouses from relying too heavily on costly human labor and into a more automated and technology-focused operation – a transition called “ Warehouse Digitalization ” To help you prepare for Warehouse Digitalization,
Digital Transformation in Logistics
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 5, 2023
Digital transformation is a term that is thrown around a lot, and people have different ways to interpret what it means. Essentially, digital transformation is the integration of digital technology into all areas of a business. ARC Advisory Group, where I work, publishes an analysis of the 25 manufacturers with the most mature digital transformations.
The Growing Trend of Nearshoring in Mexico
Food Logistics
APRIL 12, 2023
Mexico's unique position as a nearshoring hub for American companies has made it an attractive choice for major corporations seeking to expand their operations.
Understanding Fulfillment Kitting Services
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
APRIL 18, 2023
B2C order fulfillment often involves more than basic pick and pack operations. There are a variety of additional considerations for presenting your brand to your customers in the best possible light and for optimizing processes to reduce costs. One of the more important considerations is the implementation of fulfillment kitting services.
How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES
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.
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 28, 2023)
Talking Logistics
APRIL 28, 2023
The pace of change and innovation in the supply chain and logistics realm continues to accelerate (as you can see from the news items below). Looking ahead 5 years to 2028, what trends will play a bigger role in supply chain management? What actions is your company taking today to position its supply chain and. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 28, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Fulfilling Big Bulky Small Parcels with Dusty Holcomb
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 19, 2023
Dusty Holcomb and Joe Lynch discuss fulfilling big bulky small parcels. Dusty is the CEO of Red Stag Fulfillment is a third-party logistics (3PL) company based in Knoxville, Tennessee. About Dusty Holcomb Dusty Holcomb joined “The Herd” at Red Stag Fulfillment in May 2021. As a leader in a dynamic industry, his focus as CEO is on three things: delivering exceptional value for our clients, operational excellence, and curating an exceptional people first culture.
Warehouse Technology: 7 Important Technologies in 2023
Cyzerg
APRIL 17, 2023
Warehouse technology is an effective, sustainable, and cost-efficient solution to addressing the challenges of the warehouse. Especially now, when the market is transitioning to e-commerce platforms that are accessible and open 24/7/365, it is becoming increasingly crucial to move warehouses from relying too heavily on costly human labor and into a more automated and technology-focused operation – a transition called “ Warehouse Digitalization ” To help you prepare for Warehouse Digitalization,
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative Tackles Warehouse Complexity
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 12, 2023
I recently attended Körber Supply Chain’s user conference, Elevate 2023. I was in the midst of updating ARC Advisory Group’s research on the independent WMS consultancy market at that time. I therefore took the opportunity to meet with a few of the independent consultants in attendance. I also met with some the consultants’ customers that adopted Körber solutions.
How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy
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
California bans diesel trucks as of 2036
Commercial Carrier Journal
APRIL 28, 2023
With some exceptions, fleets in certain segments will be required to start buying zero-emission trucks next year.
3PL Order Fulfillment Services for B2C Brands – What’s Important?
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
APRIL 20, 2023
Matthew Hertz , Founder of Second Marathon Consulting , is a leading matchmaker between eRetailers and order fulfillment services providers. He recently chatted with Amware’s EVP of Strategy & Operations, Chad Warzecha, for an episode of Unboxing Fulfillment – the modern B2C fulfillment podcast.
Beyond Control Tower: How Cognitive Command Centers Are Revolutionizing Supply Chains
Talking Logistics
APRIL 10, 2023
For more than two decades companies have been striving to improve their supply chain awareness and management through supply chain visibility applications. But companies must take action based on that visibility in order to realize its true value, which is why many companies have deployed supply chain control towers. Today, as new technologies and capabilities.
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