The Lean Thinker
JUNE 28, 2018
In this TED Talk, Amy Edmondson of the Harvard Business School talks about “How to turn a group of strangers into a team.” Although long-standing teams are able to perform, our workplaces today require ad-hoc collaboration between diverse groups. The question is: What kind of leadership, and what kind of structure, contributes to working together on the problem?
DC Velocity
JUNE 8, 2018
Walkout might be worth it if it ends up yielding labor concessions, Wolfe Research says.
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Cyzerg
JUNE 26, 2018
In one of our recent blogs, we talked about what IoT (Internet of Things) is and whether it’s the right time to adopt it. You can find that blog right here. However, since IoT in the warehouse is a fairly new concept/technology, warehouse managers, technology directors, and higher decision makers might find it somewhat difficult to plan it and of course, even more challenging implementing it.
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 21, 2018
Download the audio file. Podcast Summary: Today’s guest is Dean Croke , Chief Analytics Officer at FreightWaves. Growing up in Australia, his family owned and operated a trucking business. Dean has been in and around the trucking business for over 50 years and he has driven over two million miles as a driver. Over the last 20 years, Dean has been focused on trucking analytics, especially related to driver fatigue, safety, sleep schedules and hours of service.
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.
Fleet Owner
JUNE 1, 2018
For the first time in more than 20 years, the federal agency responsible for motor carrier regulation has issued official guidance on personal conveyance.
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The Lean Thinker
JUNE 8, 2018
I’m going to break a rule of blogging and acknowledge I’ve been pretty much offline for quite a while since the last post. But I also want to push through what I started because this all leads to more. =. My next pages of notes I took at Menlo were about crafting a message for a Kata Geek audience – what is it about Menlo’s process and culture that is relevant to them (you?).
DC Velocity
JUNE 26, 2018
Proposed 5-year pact raises full-timers' pay by 83 cents an hour per year. .
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JUNE 28, 2018
Once upon a time, most people would have thought twice before ordering furniture, a piece of exercise equipment, or a kitchen appliance online. Today, such heavy freight orders are commonplace. For example, according to a survey conducted by AlixPartners in 2016, 88% of consumers are willing to purchase an appliance online – a vast increase over the comparatively lower 62% that were open to it in 2012.
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 25, 2018
Download the audio file. Podcast Summary: Joe is joined by Mike Temple, Executive Coach at TranStrategy Partners. Initially, Mike was Joe’s client, but over time they became great friends. They have collaborated on numerous articles, webinars, and research. Mike earned a degree in Business Administration from Utah State. In the podcast interview, Mike explains what happens when companies lose their purpose and what they can do to get it back.
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Fleet Owner
JUNE 11, 2018
Experts suggest that both punishment and education are needed to reduce dangers of distracted driving – but in succession: First, strong punishment to change the behavior followed by education to sustain it.
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 11, 2018
National Forklift Safety Day 2018 raises awareness of warehousing best practices.
Carter Logistics
JUNE 27, 2018
Blog Topics. The Shared Milkrun Mexico & Border Logistics. Carter Express’ Partnership with Lear Corporation Grows. Carter Express recently took advantage of a great opportunity to expand our partnership with the Lear Corporation, a global leader in automotive distribution. We are proud to partner with a company like Lear that lists quality, innovation, and teamwork as some of their core values.
DC Velocity
JUNE 7, 2018
It can be hard to find a nuanced discussion of corporate sustainability. But Yossi Sheffi's new book aims to provide just that, offering a clear-eyed take on the challenges and benefits of going green.
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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.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JUNE 22, 2018
If you’ve ever lived with teenagers, the expression “Bigger children, bigger problems” requires no explanation. It essentially means that even though looking after small kids may seem work-intensive, it’s often kids’ bigger and older years that are the most complex. Do a little wordsmithing and you could also be describing how things work in eCommerce, because as items increase in size, so do their fulfillment challenges.
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 13, 2018
download the audio file. Podcast Summary: Joe is joined by Ann Holm , who Joe first met as his Executive Coach many years ago. Since then, she began to collaborate with him on many different projects. She has a Bachelor’s in Psychology, Speech, and Hearing as well as a Master’s of Science in Speech, Language, and Pathology, both from the University of Michigan.
Fleet Owner
JUNE 5, 2018
Expected to be published officially this week is new guidance from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on the 150-air-mile exemption from the Hours of Service (HOS) rules for transporting agricultural commodities.
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 25, 2018
Packaging efficiency has direct correlation to transportation cost.
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
Supply Chain and Logistics
JUNE 1, 2018
My colleague and I and a student recently published a new paper in the American Journal of Transportation and Logistics. You can see it below.
DC Velocity
JUNE 15, 2018
UPS says it needs flexibility to compete with parcel newbies. Will the union play ball?
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JUNE 12, 2018
As I write this, we’re approaching another patriotic holiday. And no I’m not talking about July 4th. I’m talking about Flag Day on June 14 – and I’m wondering how you’re planning to celebrate. Actually, I think I probably already know, because although this official holiday has been around since 1916, it’s typically overlooked by almost everyone. It’s a fitting parallel for what often takes place in the world of warehousing and fulfillment.
Food Logistics
JUNE 17, 2018
When you think high-end perishables, a few products come to mind: chocolate, seafood and organic offerings. And with a high price tag comes special handling in many instances. Quality means everything. Any blemish or taste deterioration can affect sales.
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.
Fleet Owner
JUNE 19, 2018
The CVSA uses the week to identify and remove commercial vehicles with critical brake violations from roadways and to bring attention to the dangers of faulty brake systems.
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 13, 2018
Technologies like robotics, ML, and AI may substitute specific tasks previously carried out by humans, allowing employees to focus on more value-added tasks.
Logistics Management
JUNE 7, 2018
A tight labor market driven by the uptick in e-commerce, increased omni-channel distribution pressures, Baby Boomer attrition and the implementation of game-changing technology are pushing logistics management professionals to rethink the way they hire, train and retain valued employees.
DC Velocity
JUNE 4, 2018
Here is our special coverage to mark the fifth annual National Forklift Safety Day, June 12.
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
Carter Logistics
JUNE 13, 2018
Blog Topics. The Shared Milkrun Mexico & Border Logistics. 5th Annual United Way Human Truck Pull. Carter Express & Logistics is excited to announce that Saturday, September the 8th at 10:00 am we will be the Presenting Sponsor and Event Sponsor this year at the 5th Annual United Way Human Truck Pull. This event is meant to benefit those struggling with poverty in Madison County by supporting programs aimed at providing opportunities for all to overcome poverty, helping kids succeed in s
Food Logistics
JUNE 17, 2018
It’s not easy, but 3PLs and transportation providers are working toward sustainable fuels.
Fleet Owner
JUNE 8, 2018
CFI, a North American full-truckload carrier and subsidiary of TFI International, has increased its 2018 fleet purchase plan from 500 to 600 new Kenworth T680 over-the-road long-haul tractors.
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