GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Automation in the warehouse is essential to meeting the growing demand of e-commerce and the blending of traditional supply chain channels into the omnichannel supply chain. Unfortunately, warehouse capacity around the country is tight, but available capacity is only being used at rates shy of 70 percent. How can warehouse capacity be both tight and utilized less than 100 percent?
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
New warehouse technologies are a critical component to keeping pace with the demands of retail distribution.
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Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
There are some things that drivers who work at night can do to help, but it's not what most people think they are. Here are some tips from a doctor and drivers who take advantage of the open, dark road.
Kuebix
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
The job of a truck driver in America is crucial. Trucking is the backbone of our economy and just about every industry would collapse without it. In fact, 71% of all freight tonnage moves on trucks in the USA. That means everything from food to medicine to building materials at one point probably rode on […]. The post Trucking in America *Infographic* appeared first on Kuebix.
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.
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
The key for AMRs is that they enable workers to be more productive due to constant collaboration. During Steve Banker's panel discussion on AMRs at ARC Advisory Group's Forum last week, the four panelists made two key points about AMRs. First, robots are not replacing human workers, but rather, are assisting them. Second, warehouse labor is becoming harder to find and more expensive to train and retain.
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Shipchain
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Shippers everywhere face an uncertain future. The constant threat of a trade war and increasing consumer demands have pushed existing operations to their breaking points. Customers want information and visibility at any given time, and any misstep in the supply chain could result in permanent losses to profitability, productivity, and efficiency. The situation leaves very little room for error, and unfortunately, to err is human.
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
Supply chain finance improves cash flow by allowing buyers to optimize their cash conversion cycle by focusing strategically on payment terms with their suppliers.
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
FMCSA data shows the way to stem the tide of truck-related fatalities on the roads is in trucking’s hands. Here are three ways to put those hands to work for safety.
Kuebix
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Hardly anyone will deny that technology is the future. For companies with supply chains, this means utilizing some combination of a transportation management system (TMS), enterprise resource planning system (ERP), yard management system (YMS) and warehouse management system (WMS) just to keep up with the competition! That’s a lot of different technology to manage, especially […].
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Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
It was three years ago that Logistics Viewpoints and DC Velocity launched a survey of logistics practitioners to evaluate the future direction fulfillment facilities, technologies, and practices. The survey’s format evaluated past, present state, and expectations for three years into the future. The findings, published on Logistics Viewpoints and on DCVelocity.com, were well received.
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
While the prospects for container shipping are brightening, downside risks of increased inward-looking policies and the rise of trade protectionism are weighing on the outlook for carriers.
Shipchain
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
According to EFT’s Supply Chain Hot Trends to Watch for in 2019 , one of the most significant trends that we should be paying attention to this year is automation. Industry players have already begun experimenting with technologies like robotics and artificial intelligence. Drones are already delivering packages , and self-driving vehicles are being produced and tested as we speak.
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
Companies must be constantly ready to adapt their supply chains to reflect changing market conditions and customer demands.
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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.
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
Official highway crash data isn't out yet on ELD safety, but some ELD providers say the loss of paper logs have forced drivers to rest more and be safer.
Kuebix
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Transportation management systems (TMS) are becoming more widely adopted throughout the industry as these systems become cheaper (or free like Kuebix Free Shipper) and easier to use and implement. But some companies are still on the fence about whether to manage their logistics operations the old-fashioned way with phone calls and spreadsheets or to leverage […].
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
I talked to a large ecommerce retailer. They got great benefits from implementing a supply chain planning solution. But their plans to leverage AI are what is truly fascinating. The post Ecommerce Retailer Reaps Big Rewards Following a Supply Chain Planning Implementation appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
Inventor of the world’s first temperature-controlled mugs turns to a single third-party logistics provider to support its massive sales growth and worldwide supply chain operations.
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
Food Logistics
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
Industry experts weigh in on what to watch and how it will impact the food supply chain, especially the refrigerated transportation sector.
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
The number of intra-regional and last-mile truck trips has increased while the average length of haul has declined.
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
Pilot program of seven Motiv-powered Ford E-450 vans to deploy in California’s Central Valley, with one of the electric vans already running routes in Fresno.
Kuebix
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
Logistics professionals have their work cut out for them just to get their freight to the customer on time without the added pressure to shop around to find the best deal. At least, that’s the case for folks who are still managing their freight operations in the old-fashioned way, with phone calls to carriers and […]. The post Why You Should Be Comparing Your Freight Rates appeared first on Kuebix.
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.
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
Last summer, I wrote an article about the future of electric trucks. Notably, I outlined that the industry was ready to transition to zero-emission trucks and that a number of major manufacturers including Tesla, Daimler, Thor, and Toyota had unveiled electric class-8 trucks while UPS, FedEx and DHL had unveiled electric class-6 parcel trucks. But now the big question is whether the industry is ready for autonomous trucks.
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
In a financial development that shocked the trucking industry, 101-year-old New England Motor Freight and 10 related subsidiaries (including truckload giant Eastern Freightways) voluntarily filed for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey in Newark on February 11.
IoT World Today
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
In the center of Bosch’s CES booth was the prototype of an autonomous electric shuttle with a slew of surprising features. Riders can open the door of the vehicle using a smartphone app known as Perfectly Keyless. Once in the vehicle, a passenger has access to a concierge service that can inform a passenger if, say, an upcoming flight has been canceled and which alternate flight they would prefer.
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 3, 2019
Blockchain-based applications provide transparency and visibility throughout the entire supply chain.
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
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
States need to enact and then enforce regulations that make the roads safer. But vehicle manufacturers, safety suppliers, fleets, dispatchers and more all can help improve safety.
Kuebix
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Continuous improvement programs are important for reducing waste within your transportation processes – and overall business environment. With rising freight rates, lack of capacity, and the driver shortage, transportation operations must create strategies to eliminate waste, while lowering costs and boosting efficiencies. Continuous improvement is defined as “a method for identifying opportunities for streamlining work […].
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Many proof-of-concept trials are demonstrating potential business benefits for the participants. ARC has examined 24 pilot programs in the aerospace, automotive, chemical, food & beverage, logistics, mining, oil & gas, pharmaceutical and power industries. By examining these PoCs, the primary goal in terms of business value could be determined for each one.
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