Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Over the first two quarters of 2018, carrier rates in Europe have increased. At the same time in the United States, an extreme driver shortage and resulting capacity crunch forced shippers to compete for carrier deals. Although the two major trading bodies have differences in the cause and severity of their transport trends, shippers from both the EU and US are seeking ways to improve their relationships with carriers, and that’s likely true for anyone engaging in transatlantic trade.

Data 101

Data Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization 101

Morai Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

To compete in today’s digital marketplace, supply chains must build a framework that prioritizes visibility, supplier diversity, technology and the customer experience. Survey results from ‘623 supply chain professionals across 17 countries’, concluded that one of the top industry challenges was ‘facing global competition’. Over the last two decades, the competitive landscape of supply chain and logistics has changed considerably.

Supply Chain Software 102

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Software 102

Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

From multilingual voice-picking and augmented reality to specialized robots, revolutionary technologies are changing picking practices.

Picking 166

Picking 166

Now, That's Logistics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Representing nearly 50% of its total economic output, Panama’s exports to Latin American and North American countries include chemicals, pharmaceuticals, electrical machinery, and footwear. A Central American country stretching from Costa Rica to the west across to its southeastern border with South America’s Colombia, the Republic of Panama. Dominated by the agricultural and fishing sector (60 percent of total exports), Panama’s export volume grew by 7.9 percent year-on-year to $61.6 million (P

Cost Reduction 68

Cost Reduction Construction Logistics Network Optimization Software Resource Reduction 68

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

DC Velocity

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Digital Assistant product supports conversational interface to offer insights, automate tasks, firm says.

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Automation Digital Production 220

Cyzerg

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Logistics & warehousing are the lifeline of the supply chain. But just like any other business, logistics companies face tough rivalry in the face of looming competition and globalization. So, what can help your business survive and thrive? A sound logistics marketing plan can help!

Scenario Planning 169

Scenario Planning Logistics Warehousing Supply Chains 169

Fleet Owner

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Tips for drivers and fleet managers provided as 2019 approaches.

Tips 146

Tips Trucking 146

Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

IBM also is working on food traceability with companies including Dole Food Co. and Unilever.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

It’s funny how some trends seem to go “full circle.” In 1999, everybody thought they could pick the next big thing. Then after the dot.com bubble burst, it seemed like everybody distanced themselves from their “visionary” pasts. I recall a brief discussion I had around 2002 with a self-described “internet guy.” He commented about the online grocery company Webvan’s business model with the statement “I don’t know what they were thinking – I mean, if you double-bag […].

Modeling Software 146

Modeling Software Picking Modeling Trends 146

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Cost Reduction

DC Velocity

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

Teamsters organize truck tour to promote autism awareness.

Trucking 207

Trucking Transportation 207

Shipchain

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

It’s the end of Q3, a little over 3 months since our last tech update ! It’s an exciting time here at ShipChain, with full-steam development ongoing across over a dozen codebases and new talent constantly joining our team as we grow into a powerful workforce. We’ve been building some interesting initiatives that we’re excited to share with you, and today, we’re announcing the release of several of them as we invite community feedback and collaboration.

Supply Chain Planning Software 121

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Tracking and Tracing 121

Cyzerg

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Logistics & warehousing are the lifeline of the supply chain. But just like any other business, logistics companies face tough rivalry in the face of looming competition and globalization. So, what can help your business survive and thrive? A sound logistics marketing plan can help!

Scenario Planning 150

Scenario Planning Logistics Warehousing Supply Chains 150

Fleet Owner

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

This well-deserved recognition for drivers across our country underscores the need to show concern for this essential workforce each and every day.

Trucking 144

Trucking 144

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

Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

Warehouse growth driven by e-commerce is running smack into the reality of nearly full employment.

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Industry Logistics 165

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

The on-demand supply chain market is experiencing significant interest and growth right now. Within the on-demand supply chain, I am specifically talking about the transportation and warehousing segments, where investment money is pouring in to digital freight matching apps, crowdsourced last miles deliveries, and on-demand warehousing. While these businesses are still in the early stages of development and growth, there is considerable interest as well as questions about the viability of long t

Supply Chains 123

Supply Chains Warehousing Digital Transportation 123

DC Velocity

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

While many would consider disabilities a liability, Peckham Inc. embraces employees with disabilities as the key to its success as an organization.

Strategy 206

Strategy 206

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

What’s an easy way to reach residents of the country’s most populous state (not to mention many other parts of the Southwest and West) without breaking the bank? We’ll give you a hint: It’s not likely to get hit by a hurricane, flood, earthquake, or blizzard anytime soon. And it’s located close to some of the “Grandest” scenery on the planet.

eCommerce 120

eCommerce Logistics 120

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

Supply Chain and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

A good summary by Alexis Bateman and Chris Cottrill of MIT comparing Walmart’s intro of blockchain for leafy greens to their introduction of RFID. As before, they are compelling suppliers to participate.

RFID 113

RFID 113

Fleet Owner

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Helping your drivers understand the root causes of distracted driving, encouraging best practices, and using technology to implement training and reinforce corrective actions can significantly decrease the likelihood of accidents occurring on our nation's roads.

Training 142

Training 142

Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Two years ago, customers wanted quality packaging and fast delivery, but now a "brand’s opportunity to reach, retain and extend customers’ lifetime value lies in giving them what they want, how and when they want it.

Packaging 163

Packaging 163

Carter Logistics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Blog Topics. The Shared Milkrun Mexico & Border Logistics. How to Get the Most ROI from Supply Chain Logistics. Companies are wasting money hand-over-fist on outdated supply chain methods that suffer from inefficiency and poor tracking. When moving freight, you need to be sure that the capital you are investing in isn’t being spent needlessly and that you get exactly what you pay for.

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Supply Chains How To Logistics Waste 111

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

DC Velocity

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

Retailers adapt in-store fulfillment processes to meet customer demand for convenience and faster delivery.

Meeting 203

Meeting Strategy 203

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

When was the last time you got lost? If you’re like most of us, you probably can’t remember, because systems like Siri do most of our navigational decision-making for us. Today, many fulfillment centers use their own version of Siri to navigate the complexities of their order processing, and in this week’s blog we’d like to introduce you to ours.

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Picking Order processing Blog Ordering 120

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

When it comes to retail and supply chain, omni-channel continues to be one of the most talked about topics wherever you look. Omni-channel extends through all phases of the customer journey – before, during, and after the sale – and has an impact on nearly every software application you can think of. Historically, the brick and mortar store has been seen as the weak link in omni-channel operations, due to a lack of inventory visibility […].

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Supply Chain Software After-sales Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory 109

Fleet Owner

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

The collaborative program is now one third of the way toward reaching its initial goal.

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Collaboration Trucking 135

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

Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The 2018 holiday season is looking good for retailers with sales increasing 5%-5.6% to hit over $1.1 trillion. The 2018 holiday season is looking good for retailers. Deloitte is projecting that sales will increase 5%-5.6% from last year. Total sales are projected to rise over $1.1 trillion. And e-commerce sales are forecast to rise to between $124 billion and $134 billion, a 17% to 22% year-over-year jump.

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Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Purchasing Skills Negotiating Skills 161

Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

By David Beaumont. Logistics has long been recognised as vital to a force, but when inefficient a constraint on that force’s freedom to manoeuvre. However, the impact of logistics on strategy is just as significant and ultimately more profound. The modern fixation on high-velocity, nominally ‘efficient’, and usually ‘globalised’ supply chains have introduced significant operational challenges that many strategists fail to fully realise.

Resource Reduction 107

Resource Reduction Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategy 107

DC Velocity

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Strategy to be center of 2020 initiative to improve service at western railroad. .

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Modeling Strategy Transportation 182