Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JUNE 11, 2019
Online sales are growing 15% a year. Unfortunately, eCommerce fulfillment costs are growing even faster at 18.8%, according to a recent study issued by Armstrong & Associates. We’re logisticians here, not accountants, but we’re pretty sure that when expenses grow faster than revenue, that’s a bad thing. The only answer is to attack the expense line.
NGT News
JUNE 26, 2019
The State of California has formed a new partnership with Canada for the advancement of cleaner vehicles and fuels. With nearly a quarter of Canada’s carbon emissions and over 40% of California’s coming from the transportation sector, cleaner vehicles and fuels can make a huge contribution to meeting climate and clean air goals, the partners […].
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The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 9, 2019
[00:20] Opening / Introduction. [00:51] Tell us about yourself and what you do in Panama. I was born and raised in Panama and manage a 3PL. My main role is to promote the hub that Panama offers to the world. [02:19] What was your first job in logistics? A relative of mine had a parcel company that got a contract with a multinational. He learned that he needed to serve a different area than he was in, so he called all his friends and family to help him launch.
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.
The Lean Thinker
JUNE 12, 2019
The common frustration in the weeks following a classic 5 day “kaizen event” (which go by many names) is that the follow-on actions are not completed, and the changes that were made erode quickly. Recently I have asked myself why it works so well during the actual workshop, and then fades so quickly afterwards. Mike Rother has a great graphic that starts this conversation: The question I am exploring today (and bringing you along as I reflect on it) is “Why do the ‘lean t
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Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 24, 2019
Reusable packaging solutions can add value to different areas of the supply chain while pushing the company forward.
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 10, 2019
The term supply chain control tower is being used more frequently. Some think it is being overused. What is a supply chain control tower? From my perspective it must be a holistic supply chain solution. What does that mean? For me, it means the following ten things. The post What is a Supply Chain Control Tower? appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Kuebix
JUNE 4, 2019
Many companies are still using the transportation management system (TMS) they installed 15 or even 20 years ago! Technology has changed and improved significantly over that time. So if you’re still using an outdated TMS to manage your logistics operation, it’s time to upgrade to a modern, cloud-based system. Why Should I Replace My Old TMS?
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 24, 2019
[00:20] Opening / Introduction. [00:39] Can you tell us a little bit about where you work and where you live? I am the Senior Director of Carrier Development at MyCarrierTMS. We’re based out of Scottsdale, Arizona. [01:12] Tell us a little bit about how you started your logistics career. I started at an LTL carrier working on the dock. I got to see how the operation works from the ground level.
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The Lean Thinker
JUNE 27, 2019
I was sitting in on a conversation between a Continuous Improvement Manager and the Operations Manager the other day. The Operations Manager was asking for help developing good leader standard work. The C.I. manager was responding that she had already developed it for the Value Stream Manager, the Supervisor. The Operations Manager said he thought right now, they needed to focus on the Team Leads, the first line of leadership.
Fleet Owner
JUNE 13, 2019
With the sunshine of summer comes other challenges for fleets to watch out for on the road: from more construction to vacation traffic to heat and much more.
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 28, 2019
Learn how to create a reliable, cost-effective network with visibility for your customers and your team.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JUNE 18, 2019
By now, you’re probably well-acquainted with the potential for parcel shipping services like UPS SurePost and FedEx SmartPost to save you big money. The basic model of each service is the same. Packages start with UPS or FedEx and end up at a USPS sorting facility for final delivery by letter carriers on their regular routes. But what else do you really know about the ins and outs of these hybrid delivery solutions?
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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.
Kuebix
JUNE 12, 2019
Since humans began making and distributing products to one another, the structure of the supply chain has remained predominantly untouched. Raw materials flow in, are changed into a product and are then distributed and used until finally they are thrown away. This linear chain has been sufficient to keep economies churning, but a new, more […].
Supply Chain and Logistics
JUNE 6, 2019
Apparently, healthcare is among the worst industries in terms of breaches of data security. And this is despite the dramatic increase of attention the HIPAA law has focused on their behavior with data.
The Lean Thinker
JUNE 13, 2019
This search question landed someone on my site yesterday, and I thought it would be a good one to try to answer specifically: why is lean manufacturing preferred to implement target condition as compared to target? In other words, what is the difference between a “target” and a “target condition?” Where this gets sticky is that there isn’t any canonical definition of either term.
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
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 26, 2019
In honor of National Safety Awareness Month, here are some ideas to create a safe working environment for distribution and manufacturing employees.
Logistics Management
JUNE 6, 2019
How are companies faring in the race to recruit and train high-level supply chain talent in a market with a national unemployment rate at a 50-year low?
Kuebix
JUNE 6, 2019
When most people think of shipping containers, they think of exactly what’s in the name: shipping. Formally known as an integral part of virtually any product moving across a supply chain, shipping containers keep products safe from external forces like weather and theft. However, recent advancements have been made to use shipping containers to solve […].
AIMMS
JUNE 5, 2019
When it comes to intelligence in decision making, it’s our differences in experiences and attitudes that make our businesses evolve in a diverse manner. There are often many ways to solve a problem. The path we take can be an expression of our human creativity. This ingenuity is precisely why Artificial Intelligence alone is unlikely to help us break out and take supply chain decision making to the next level.
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.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JUNE 27, 2019
So it’s time to roll out that new marketing campaign – the one you’ve spent months and months working on. You’ve got all the steps laid out. The creative is great. This promotion is bound to be a winner, right? Before you answer that question, here’s another one: How good is your marketing fulfillment? If you have to stop to think about that question, or you’re wondering why we asked, you’re not alone.
Fleet Owner
JUNE 16, 2019
Trucking Alliance calls on federal government to finalize guidelines for hair screenings
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 18, 2019
A new focus on regional manufacturing and post-globalization is changing the supply chain landscape.
Logistics Management
JUNE 24, 2019
With e-commerce growing at the rate of more than 15% annually, logisticians have been studying the best way to deliver all these home deliveries faster and cheaper than ever.
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
Kuebix
JUNE 26, 2019
At the end of 2018, we made some predictions about what 2019 would look like for the transportation and supply chain industries. With the half-year mark around the corner, it’s time to review those predictions and see which have proven to be accurate and which trends will continue to be important during the second half […]. The post 2019 Transportation & Supply Chain Half Year Review – Where Are We Now?
Supply Chain and Logistics
JUNE 1, 2019
Shalini Vajjhala has written a good article about the issues with current ways of thinking about infrastructure planning and the money spent. She points out the game-theoretic nature of decision making the way things work now.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JUNE 25, 2019
Complete this sentence: We’re going to need a bigger. Not surprisingly, most movie buffs’ automatic response is “boat.”. If you sell online and want to prepare your business for exponential growth, the best answer might be: “We’re going to need a bigger order fulfillment warehouse.”.
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