February, 2018

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Warehouse Digitalization : The Future of Warehousing

Cyzerg

With the advent of always-on e-commerce, the demand for faster responses, and the ability to manage larger number of SKUs with fewer errors, warehouses need to upscale and be at par with the standard of an intelligent, efficient, and automated warehouse. Looking at the next 2 to 10 years, a predicted surge in the preference for digital transformation will bring fundamental changes to the way warehouses operate, thus taking the adoption of disruptive warehouse digitalization to its apex.

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Virtual reality reaches the warehouse

DC Velocity

Startup develops VR-enhanced training module for forklift drivers.

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Self-Driving Truck Completes Coast-to-Coast Test Run

Material Handling and Logistics

The truck, created by Embark, uses a combination of radars, cameras and depth sensors which are processed using artificial intelligence that allow the truck to learn from its own experience—much like humans learn from practice.

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We Have Lift Off!

The Logistics of Logistics

The Logistics of Logistics magazine has officially launched! While, Elon Musk and his SpaceX crew launching a Tesla into space got a little more press than our launch, my merry band of collaborators and I are thrilled none the less. So Why Launch a Magazine? Below are the reasons we launched The Logistics of Logistics Magazine. More Eyeballs for Our Clients.

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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.

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It’s A Climb: 5 Tips to Managing Peak Season eCommerce Order Fulfillment

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Say the word sales, and the word surge won’t be far behind. Most eCommerce companies have at least one huge peak shipping period per year, and many are fortunate enough to experience several. The good news is these spikes can be amazing for your business. The bad news is they represent a huge mountain of challenges for your eCommerce order fulfillment.

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When and How to Invest in Warehouse Technology

Cyzerg

As warehouse digitalization gains traction, a number of doubts and queries gather around it. Is it the right time to adopt a warehouse technology? Would it bring a value or competitive advantage to the business? Are there any risks associated with adopting this new technology? Is this technology mature enough or not? Fortunately, all these questions can be answered by using 3 simple frameworks that depict the natural evolution of technology, help us manage the risks associated with adopting new

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With only a few logs rolled, ABF, Teamsters already at loggerheads

DC Velocity

Company warns of pension crisis that will require action; union wants to cap intermodal, purchased transportation expense, restore lost ground from 2013.

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How the IoT is Changing the Supply Chain Landscape

Material Handling and Logistics

The IoT can help companies free up manual resources while ensuring accurate delivery timing throughout the supply chain. It’s no secret that manufacturers have been aggressively pursuing digital transformation to compete and win in the marketplace. In 2018, manufacturers will ramp up this transformation to embrace new technologies that have the potential to change the supply chain landscape.

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Blockchain Basics Webinar

The Logistics of Logistics

Beyond Buzzwords – An Introduction to Blockchain for Business Leaders. With all the buzzwords flying around, it can be difficult to separate Blockchain hype from business reality. Join this foundational session to understand the fundamental concepts of the distributed ledger, relevant Blockchain terminology, and real world Blockchain use cases. TOPICS COVERED.

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Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs

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.

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Amware is Growing: Adds Several Fulfillment Services Accounts

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Amware Logistics recently added several accounts to its client roster, with Edible Arrangements®, Corksicle, and Bauerfeind® all choosing Amware after competitive bid processes.

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Company drivers could take hit from new tax law

Fleet Owner

Because of tax rule changes to itemizations, W-2 drivers will no longer be able to itemize expenses. But there is a workaround.

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The Fleet Manager's Forecast for 2018

Food Logistics

As 2018 gets rolling, there are plenty of issues that will redefine the industry in the coming months.

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UPS gets its funny on

DC Velocity

Got the wintertime blues? These tweets from UPS (yes, that UPS) will have you laughing out loud.

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Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations

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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How to Handle Logistics During Chinese New Year

Material Handling and Logistics

“By implementing a few critical steps in advance of the holiday, shippers can avoid unnecessary bottlenecks and continue business with little or no interruption,” says Frank Guenzerodt, CEO of Dachser USA. With Chinese New Year approaching fast workers will travel throughout the country to return to their families and celebrate the New Year, with all manufacturing shutting down for the duration.

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State of Global Logistics: Delivering above and beyond

Logistics Management

Industry experts agree that costs across all sectors worldwide will continue to rise in 2018, and the most successful shippers will be those that are able to mitigate their impact on profitability. And, the right technology will play an increasingly vital role in driving efficiencies across the global logistics network.

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What’s Up With That?  Breaking Down The Amazon Shipping Services Announcement

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Earlier this month, Amazon rocked the eTailing world (yet again) when it announced plans to roll out its own Amazon shipping service. Called “Shipping With Amazon,” it will offer direct product delivery to consumers in select markets – and could provide head-to-head competition with UPS and FedEx. But how big is this news really? Does this truly mark the dawn of a new national shipping provider?

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Testing Kenworth’s ZECT fuel cell tractor

Fleet Owner

The truck maker said its ZECT vehicle should be deployed in a month or so for real-world operation at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in Southern California.

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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

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Don’t risk falling behind: 3 things you can do to start mastering analytics

AIMMS

In today’s business environment, you can’t remain competitive without mastering analytics. S till, most companies are “not very far” when it comes to implementing analytics and garnering benefits from data, as a recent survey from CSCMP suggests. I n many cases, organizations haven’t succeeded in making the organizational changes required to become data-driven.

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The biggest company you may not know all that much about

DC Velocity

China's JD.com has a larger fulfillment footprint than Amazon, a broader delivery network than UPS, and it's forcing Alibaba to re-think its model. It may be coming your way—but not yet.

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Material Handling Talent Trends for 2018

Material Handling and Logistics

Here are seven talent trends that will help to shape the material handling and logistics workforce this year.

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Blockchain explained through college basketball

Supply Chain and Logistics

Here is the original article the Loadstar referred me to. It is a picture a bit too rosy, perhaps, but quite clear.

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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.

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Keeping  Direct Selling Companies Out Of The Fulfillment Hot Seat

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

If you’re a direct selling company, there are two easy ways to get in hot water this month. The first is to forget your spouse, mother, or significant other on Valentine’s Day. The second is to neglect or underestimate the fulfillment portion of your business, especially now that the busy convention season has begun.

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Trucking execs: More HOS flexibility needed

Fleet Owner

Rigidity of 14-hour clock limits ability to deal with traffic congestion, other issues.

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Teamsters in heated talks with UPS over new contract

Logistics Management

The Teamsters union, never without internal squabbles and internecine power players, is showing some internal rift in its opening weeks of negotiations with UPS, the union’s largest employer. With job preservation and security top of mind for the union, the Teamsters last month submitted an 83-page opening demand in its National Master contract that covers about 260,000 UPS employees.

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North American lift truck sales broke records last year, ITA says

DC Velocity

Sales surpassed 250,000 in a year for first time in history, group says.

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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

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What’s the Biggest Challenge Facing the Industry Today?

Material Handling and Logistics

Material handling and logistics professionals love their jobs, but worry that they might be an endangered species.

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Implementing Serialization of the Drug Supply Chain

Supply Chain and Logistics

via Implementing Serialization of the Drug Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Control Towers: Visibility, Collaboration, and Optimization

Talking Logistics

One of my predictions for 2018 is that Supply Chain Visibility Will Get Clearer, More Real-time, and More Predictive with Machine Learning and Enhanced Data this year. A big part of this trend is the continued evolution of Supply Chain Control Towers. Where is this technology today compared to the past? What factors are driving demand for it? How are companies deriving value and benefits from digital supply chain control towers?