Freightos
APRIL 24, 2016
The History of the Shipping Container. 26 April 2016 marks the 60th anniversary of the maiden voyage of the Ideal X and the birth of modern container shipping, a development that played a critical role in spurring the global economy. One visionary, Malcom McLean , features prominently in the industry’s development. But the modern shipping container has changed much more than one industry.
GlobalTranz
APRIL 18, 2016
E-commerce and omnichannel solutions are rapidly becoming the next frontier in the use of the Internet of Things and better order fulfillment processes. When the Internet first arrived, the idea of waiting for an extended period to receive a product was great, asserts Gordon Hellberg of Material Handling and Logistics. It opened up doors and gave millions access to products that were never available in local areas, regions, or other countries.
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The Logistics Academy
APRIL 27, 2016
The TLA Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain Management is now considered as entry to the Master in Supply Chain Management offered by the University of Melbourne. The Master of Supply Chain Management is a Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) accredited degree. More information from website – mbs.unimelb.edu.au. The post Affiliation with University of Melbourne appeared first on The Logistics Academy.
10xLogistics
APRIL 30, 2016
For those who read this blog regularly, you know a key metric I track regularly is the Inventory to Sales ratio. The reasons I do this are threefold: As a supply chain professional and one who takes pride in our industry I feel this one measurement is a core metric to how the industry is doing. Of course, inventory is built when information is less than optimal and therefore we miss forecasts or we feel the only solution to this problem of lacking information is to build inventory stocks.
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.
Apparel Logistics
APRIL 27, 2016
Many companies today take third-party logistics providers (3PLs) for granted. But did you know that this industry didn't fully begin until the 1990s? Before that era, businesses largely operated by building relationships with other companies around the world. This traditional approach, however, wasn't completely efficient. Over the years, 3PLs have changed considerably to meet the needs of the evolving business environment.
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Freightos
APRIL 12, 2016
We’re huge fans of innovation in the logistics space. Which is why we’re taking our hats off to SpaceX for delivering 7,000 lbs of cargo to the International Space Station (ISS) this week using a reusable rocket – the Falcon 9. As a result, the launch costs “only” $90 million (of which $200,000 went to fuel). Given that the ISS orbits at about 250 miles, that comes out to about $50,000 mile/ton.
GlobalTranz
APRIL 1, 2016
Industry 4.0 is the fourth major revolution in manufacturing in the last four decades. The lean manufacturing revolution of the 1970s, the outsourcing trend of the 1990s and the automation of the 2000s set the stage for the digital transformation we are seeing today. Digital technologies, such as big data, business analytics, augmented reality and 3-D printing, are converging to transform the way manufacturing is done.
CLX Logistics
APRIL 27, 2016
By Walt Heil for Talking Logistics. See full article here. For the last couple of decades transportation management systems have revolutionized supply chains, helping companies streamline their logistics processes, achieve greater visibility into their operations and save significant dollars on transportation. But even as more and more businesses get wise to the advantages of a TMS, many large, multi-national corporations have remained on the sidelines, unwilling to believe in the existence of a
10xLogistics
APRIL 30, 2016
The promise of "pay me now so you don't have to pay me later" continues to be a mirage. With the release of the March CASS reports we saw that pricing actually declined in the truckload sector YoY for the first time since 2010. Intermodal continues to be a problem as well with significant price declines. Intermodal declines were 3% YoY in March and 2.2% in January YoY and 3.8% in February YoY.
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Apparel Logistics
APRIL 21, 2016
Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) play an important role in helping companies acquire merchandise, from manufacturers to their customers. Over the past few decades, larger companies have purchased many of these 3PLs. These consolidations could benefit your company, but they might also create drawbacks that prevent your business from reaching its goals.
Freightos
APRIL 17, 2016
Logistics Technology Updates: Q1 2016. Brought to you by Freightos , the Internet marketplace of the trillion dollar international freight industry. Overview | Industry Research | Tech Giants | Logistics | On-Demand | On-Demand Food. The Big Picture. Ongoing investments in the logistics sector continued strong in Q1 2016, following the investment of $1.5 billion in 2015 (up 125% from 2014).
GlobalTranz
APRIL 25, 2016
The average Supply Chain management professional measures their Supply Chain by reviewing cost reduction. Is cost reduction all that there is in measuring Supply Chain performance? Sure, supply chain cost reduction is important in reducing the cost of goods sold (COGS) and increasing profit, but there are other measurements which should not be forgotten. 3 Key Metrics for Measuring Supply Chain Performance Beyond Cost Reduction.
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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.
CLX Logistics
APRIL 27, 2016
By Cosmas Hoefnagels for Talking Logistics. As digitization continues to modify the global supply chain landscape, its unprecedented data sources and solutions will lead to not only the demise of disparate information systems, but to the rise of true, end-to-end, supply chain visibility. For suppliers and mid- to large-sized companies, supply chain visibility serves as the foundation for strategic decisions and tactical improvements across the entire transportation network.
10xLogistics
APRIL 13, 2016
Well, another year starts off with the "this is the year for trucking" story and it is starting to look like it is another year where it is going to fizzle. I am traveling a lot this week so it will be tough to get into the details here. Having said that there are clearly two big data points. As the Wall Street Journal pointed out in an article titled " Trucking Stocks Tumble on Downgrade, Pricing Outlook ", the bid season has not gone well for truckers.
Apparel Logistics
APRIL 14, 2016
Success in today's retail industry relies on an effective warehouse that can keep items in stock for customers to purchase. Unfortunately, many retail businesses don't have warehouses that fully meet their needs. Follow these four tips to make your warehouse more productive, and you can lower your costs and exceed customer expectations in the process.
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
The Logistics Academy
APRIL 26, 2016
Song Fou Chian of Keppel Logistics Pte Ltd recently graduated as a proud Diploma holder of TLA Diploma in Integrated Logistics Management (R37 – June 2014) at the TLA Graduation Ceremony held on 22 April 2016 at Furama City Centre Hotel. This is what he has to say about the program: “I appreciated the diploma programme as I gained a lot of knowledge other than warehousing.
GlobalTranz
APRIL 11, 2016
The benefits to the use of warehouse robots, loading, unloading and delivery are evident. Robots do not sleep. They do not drink. They do not complain, and they do not need a paycheck. Robots are rapidly becoming one of the most prevalent enterprises within the logistics industry. As explained by Steve Banker of Forbes magazine , Amazon has unleashed an army of robots in their distribution centers for the purposes of picking and packaging.
GlobalTranz
APRIL 19, 2016
Integrating computers into an established manufacturing floor can be costly and time-consuming. Need help and advice? Follow our 5 point checklist for manufacturing floor computer integration. . Making your manufacturing floor computer centric means you’re on the road to futureproofing your manufacturing process. You’ll be joining the ‘Internet of Things’ revolution – the computerization and connectedness of everything.
GlobalTranz
APRIL 7, 2016
A little more than a year ago, Audi created a parody of transport drones in the sUVA commercial, but the ideas behind these “Terminator-like” actions actually represent very real possibilities for how extensive the network of drones will grow in 2016. Take a moment to watch this video, and think about what types of technologies must be employed if the scenario in the video were real.
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.
GlobalTranz
APRIL 20, 2016
This month China's Chang’an Automobile Engineering & Research Institute conducted a 2,000-kilometer test run of two driverless cars, The Hindu reported. The cars performed well under simple road conditions on urban driveways and highways but still needed human assistance to navigate situations such as pulling into gas stations and going through toll booths.
GlobalTranz
APRIL 21, 2016
Bluetooth technologies seem to predate the use of the Internet of things (IoT) in society. We can all remember when the first flip phones could send short media files to friends for use as ringtones. However, Bluetooth technologies are creating a subset of the IoT, expanding its benefits and use among shipping and logistics providers. Before deciding to forgo the use Bluetooth-enabled technologies, logistics providers need to think about the driving forces behind them and how they will further b
GlobalTranz
APRIL 13, 2016
The supply chain is playing host to emerging logistics technologies and modern marvels of an industrialized society. We've discussed how robotics are becoming more prevalent throughout the industry , and we've looked at how the transportation management system is providing unparalleled insight into the everyday actions of today’s shippers and logistics providers.
GlobalTranz
APRIL 14, 2016
The Internet of Things (IoT) – a concept almost as loose in definition as the two terms that make it up: “Internet”, which has come to denote, in whole or in any part, the vast system of electronic communications that now connects nearly every area of human endeavor; and “Things”, which could only be more inclusive if we broadened the term to the Internet of Anything.
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
GlobalTranz
APRIL 26, 2016
Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from Freightos , is a SaaS-enabled marketplace for the logistics industry. The Freightos System is SaaS for freight contract management, automatic price quotations, and business intelligence. As a logistics service provider, focusing on over-the-road surface transportation management solutions via technology and managed transportation services, we find the following information on the history of shipping containers of great significance to the logistics and su
GlobalTranz
APRIL 22, 2016
Managing a manufacturing plant or a facility maintenance enterprise can get very challenging, complicated and time-consuming for those who are maintaining paper logs for inventory and recording repairs and replacements manually. In this post, we will talk about the main benefits of CMMS or Computerized maintenance management system. There are many problems that tend to arise with the traditional pen and paper approach like: A high possibility of human errors which can lead to inaccuracies.
GlobalTranz
APRIL 5, 2016
When the housing market collapsed in 2008 , the US and global economies went into a tailspin. Stocks plunged, layoffs became normal, and shippers scaled back operations in favor of surviving the collapse. Although 3PL Logistics Companies or 3PLs were around before the recession, companies realized the short-term savings of outsourcing logistics, transportation, and freight management to 3PLs quickly, and the age of the rise of the logistics provider was born.
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