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

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

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

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

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

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 Companies are wasting money hand-over-fist on outdated supply chain methods that suffer from inefficiency and poor tracking.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.

Supply Chains 111

Supply Chains How To Logistics Waste 111

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

DC Velocity

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

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

Automation 220

Automation Digital Production 220

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 122

Supply Chains Warehousing Digital Transportation 122

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Cost Reduction

Fleet Owner

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

LAS VEGAS - When Jonathan Duncan, director of design for Kenworth Trucks, and his team set out to create the next generation of the W900, he said they were facing “more emotional than functional details.

Trucking 133

Trucking 133

Now, That's Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Three Key Trends in IoT, Robotics, and Wearables. Additional languages available. In the race to exceed customer expectations and capitalize on competitive differentiators, warehouses and distribution centers (DCs) are serving as strategic assets instead of just “places to store stuff.” By optimizing workflows and order picking/packing accuracy; improving inventory management; and better utilizing human labor, technology is literally reshaping the logistics industry.

Trends 97

Trends Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Industry 97

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

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.

Supply Chain Software 161

Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Purchasing Skills Negotiating Skills 161

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

DC Velocity

SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

Whether it's saving space, boosting productivity, or slashing processing costs, the benefits of automation can make it a logical move. Here are some signs that your operation is ripe for automation.

Automation 162

Automation Production Operations 162

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Take a calculated approach to robotics procurement and you’ll stand the best chance of successfully aligning it with your company’s mission, values, and future plans. In Robots in the Supply Chain: The Perfect Employee? Merril Douglas paints a picture of a time in the near future when robots and humans will work side-by-side to help companies gain speed, increase accuracy, cut costs, and handle the grunt work.

How To 109

How To Cost Reduction Procurement Scenario Planning 109

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

Bringg

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Last week, Dotcom Distribution launched their annual eCommerce study. They surveyed over 1,400 online shoppers to analyze their habits, preferences and expectations. The report suggests that customer priorities are shifting, moving away from things such as the use of gift-like packaging or prioritizing fast deliveries over product quality. In fact, the three main things customers are concerned about today are time, experience and quality.

eCommerce 101

eCommerce Procurement Analytics Survey Purchasing 101

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

Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Shippers are feeling the effects of scarce carrier capacity. The driver shortage is affecting available trucking capacity. Since the third quarter of 2017, many manufacturers have been regularly confronted by scarcity in the transportation market – a problem they haven’t encountered in years. Despite long-term contracts and fixed rates, shippers are seeing orders refused by carriers that have reliably transported their freight in the past.

Price Reduction 101

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Resource Reduction Capacity 101

Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

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

Industry 165

Industry Logistics 165

DC Velocity

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Predictive maintenance takes hold in today's increasingly connected distribution center, where sensors, software, and the Internet converge to improve system visibility and reduce downtime.

Material Savings 160

Material Savings Distribution Materials Handling Handling 160

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 […].

Supply Chain Software 109

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

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

Fleet Owner

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

On-highway diesel fuel prices have been higher than regular grade gasoline prices almost continuously since September 2004. So, why is diesel fuel more expensive than gasoline?

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125

AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Today’s most profitable companies have built their success on an effective and responsive supply chain network. But maintaining this is easier said than done. Supply chain networks are becoming increasingly complex, serving multiple SKUs in hundreds if not thousands of locations. Building agility and resilience into your network is more important than ever, with trade disputes and natural disasters posing a constant threat.

Supply Chain Design Software 97

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 97

Carter Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Blog Topics. The Shared Milkrun Mexico & Border Logistics. How Mexico Supply Chain is Affected by U.S. Driver Shortage. Imagine a consumer trying to order a product from a business in the United States or Mexico. Instead of next-day shipping, they have to wait a week or two to get their products. This type of situation is slowly becoming a reality for companies due to driver shortage.

Supply Chains 90

Supply Chains Resource Reduction Maintainability Cost Reduction 90

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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166

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

DC Velocity

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Vehicles will be leased to small fleet owners in online retailer's "delivery service partner" program, making Amazon the world's largest Sprinter Van customer.

Ordering 160

Ordering Transportation 160

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

BASF does not get credit for having one of the world's most intelligently constructed supply chains. They should. Core to their design is what they call the "Verbund" concept. This allows the byproducts from one product to be efficiently used as raw materials in the next. The post One of the World’s Best Supply Chains appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

Supply Chain Design 104

Supply Chain Design Supply Chains Construction Efficiency 104

Fleet Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Volvo Trucks today announced that its first North American model heavy trucks—a total of 23 of them—will get the company's all-electric drivetrains in a special demonstration project in California.

Trucking 119

Trucking Modeling 119