The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 10, 2017
Auxiliary power units (APUs) are one of the best tools that you can supply your truck drivers with to combat wasting fuel. The APU makes it possible to power a truck’s heating, air conditioning and other comfort systems without the need to keep the engine idling during rest stops. They help drivers avoid wasting fuel, but they present a different problem because of their weight.
Talking Logistics
MAY 10, 2017
The new year is more than a quarter behind us and it continues to speed along. There’s never a dull moment in this industry — always something new on the horizon, whether it’s new technologies, regulations, competitors, risks, or opportunities. What will tomorrow bring? Why is it important? How should you respond? Those are some of the questions we explore in our blog posts and video episodes, and as you can see from the lists below, we’ve tackled a lot of interesting and important topics
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GlobalTranz
MAY 3, 2017
The Industrial Internet of Things ( IIoT ) has been a major topic among manufacturers and third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) for several years. However, the IIoT is beginning to encroach on all aspect of manufacturing and supply chain management for its wide-ranging deployment and application to improving processes. In addition, the IIoT’s nature allows companies to reduce overhead and maximize efficiency without dramatically increasing initial investments.
Freightos
MAY 22, 2017
Freight Forwarding And Digital Customer Service Five Years From Now. By John Edmonds, Research & Marketing, Freightos. Today we shop in our pajamas, comfortable behind our screens. As consumers, it’s become our baseline service expectation. Even a phone call can seem like too much effort. Selling online doesn’t just work out better for the customer, it works out better for Amazon too.
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.
Triskele Logistics
MAY 16, 2017
Improving your supply chain network and reducing your costs is a key target for every business and supply chain professional. But change is difficult and downright impossible when you are managing a dynamic, complex and ever changing world. From Acts of God, to weather, accidents, or other supply chain disruptions, managing your supply chain is as complicated as it gets.
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The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 8, 2017
The friend zone is a situation in which one member of a friendship wants to enter a romantic relationship, while the other does not. The person who wants the romantic relationship, but can’t have it is said to be in the friend zone. In our personal lives, we see the friend zone for what it is. We know instinctively, that the rejected party should move on and let it go.
Talking Logistics
MAY 18, 2017
This past April 1st, it snowed over 6 inches here in Boston. It was a cruel April Fools’ joke, but not as cruel as April 1, 1997 when a blizzard dumped more than 21 inches of snow here. It was my first winter back in the Northeast after living in the desert (Tempe, AZ) for more than 5 years. Up until that day, it had been a relatively mild and snowless winter, which is why when I woke up that morning and saw my car buried beneath a mountain of snow, I had no idea how I would get it out.
GlobalTranz
MAY 23, 2017
We work with a lot of manufacturing companies and one of the questions we get most often is 'Why do we need to blog'? Often followed by 'How do we blog for manufacturing'? A word about what a blog is. When manufacturers think about manufacturing blogging, they think about writing, and along with public speaking, writing produces an almost visceral reaction in many people.
Carter Logistics
MAY 30, 2017
The Best Shipping Method for Your Supply Chain: LTL v. Shared Milkrun. In today’s world, there are countless ways that a company can move freight from one location to another. The global economy also makes cost competition very tight, so it is important for companies to carefully evaluate the manner in which they operate their supply chain. Below, we examine two methods of shipping: Less than Truckload (LTL) and the Shared Milk Run.
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Overdrive Online
MAY 15, 2017
For this week's Overdrive 60th-anniversary installment, the story of how one longtime hauler came to own one of his first employers’ classic 1957 Kenworth 925. “Old Filthy” was the first truck bought new by Montana-based owner-operator Gene Ballinger.
3PL Insights
MAY 2, 2017
Facebook advertisements are often ignored. In today’s world, the marketing machine has long since been running on overdrive, and the eyes you want to get in front of have long since tired from the non-stop marketing efforts. The key to getting in front of your customer’s eyes is to find a way to appeal to their needs. When you can solve a problem or find an answer to a need, the sales you are trying to achieve will come much easier.
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 8, 2017
Imagine you are making a big purchase, something that you need to think about a little bit – something like a house, car, vacation, or college. How will you make that decision? How would you conduct your research? Where will you find experts to help you make your decision? Where will you find the company you buy from? Google It. If you are like most people, you will use the internet to do your research, come to some conclusions and maybe even reach out to a company to buy from.
Talking Logistics
MAY 25, 2017
The recent WannaCry cyber attack exploited a problem that exists at most companies today: the use of outdated software systems. In WannaCry’s case, hackers exploited vulnerabilities in Windows XP — an operating system still in wide use today, even though it was originally released in 2001 and Microsoft stopped supporting it in 2014. A similar problem exists with supply chain and logistics software.
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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.
GlobalTranz
MAY 8, 2017
Imagine a world where automation comes together with technology to deliver products without human intervention. An order is placed by a consumer. 3D printers pickup the details and print the finished product. It’s then picked by robots from the shelves, packaged and placed into a self-driving truck. The trucks leave the facility, and drones are automatically dispatched from the truck to deliver products while moving.
Carter Logistics
MAY 23, 2017
Carter Logistics Sponsors 4th Annual United Way Truck Pull. Carter Logistics is excited to announce that we will be the Presenting Sponsor again this year at the 4 th Annual United Way Human Truck Pull. This competition will support the United Way of both Madison and Delaware counties, which supports children, individuals, and families throughout the communities to empower them and help them thrive.
Apparel Logistics
MAY 31, 2017
The apparel logistics life cycle is long and complex, but it has a delicate cohesiveness that makes each step essential to those before and after. Understanding each stage of the life cycle will help you see the importance of using an experienced service provider for every step of this complex process. Working with the right partner can make a dramatic difference in apparel logistics practices.
3PL Insights
MAY 16, 2017
Girl Scouts of Southeast Michigan hosted their annual Cookie Gala on April 19th 2017 at the MGM Grand Hotel Ballroom. Attendees enjoyed the evening bidding on auction prizes and tasting delicious Girl Scout Cookie desserts created by local Detroit chefs. All proceeds from the event went towards leadership development and STEM programs provided by Girl Scouts.
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 of Logistics
MAY 8, 2017
Just do it is the Nike slogan that suggests that whatever it is we have to do, we should just get on with it. Oftentimes when we are doing sales work, we make the same mistakes or lose deals for similar reasons. We may even be aware of what we need to change and we tell ourselves, “Just do it.” But then we don’t. Or we do it but we don’t do it well.
Talking Logistics
MAY 31, 2017
Businesses go through many stages. At inception, business might be simple and consist of serving only a few local customers. Then growth—perhaps from new customers or a new product—adds complexity. No matter what phase your business is at, from the most successful, legendary brand to a smaller, emerging one, every aspect of your business needs to help move your business forward to the next stage.
GlobalTranz
MAY 25, 2017
In supply chains, omnichannel solutions are often used interchangeably with multichannel solutions. On the surface, both forms of supply chain operations seek to provide multiple sales channels to consumers. However, understanding the elements of omnichannel vs. multichannel supply chain is essential to maximizing profit margins in a tightening economy.
Carter Logistics
MAY 2, 2017
The Benefits of Integrated Supply Chain Management. Having an integrated supply chain sounds impressive, but what does it actually mean and how does it differ from a non-integrated supply chain? A non-integrated supply chain department is disconnected and functions in silos. An example of this would be a company that uses their own Dedicated Milk-Run route, LTL shipments, and the occasional Truckload Shipment.
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.
Transporeon
MAY 8, 2017
Almost all logistics processes at AVISTA OIL are digital, resulting in several benefits for the company: Lower transportation and processing costs, greater transparency, and higher productivity. We talked to Manfred Himmelbach, Group Logistics Officer with AVISTA OIL. AVISTA OIL is one of the leading companies in the processing of used oil in Europe and the U.S.
3PL Insights
MAY 9, 2017
On May 4th, 2017 the Detroit Fulfillment Initiative hosted their first “Pitch It” Event. The event was produced by Pure Michigan Business Connect with MEDC and hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber. 10 e-commerce companies were selected from Metro Detroit to compete for $20,000 in services to support their business growth. Prize package included services from Evans Distribution Systems , UPS , Developrise , and Vision Computer Solutions.
Freightos
MAY 8, 2017
Freight Forwarders Don’t Need Rate Management Systems. By John Edmonds, Research & Marketing, Freightos. No one needs a hammer – they need a way to drive nails into walls. And no one needs Netflix – they want on-demand TV shows. Similarly, no forwarder needs a rate management system (RMS) per se – they need a platform to improve sales efficiency.
Talking Logistics
MAY 15, 2017
One of the most popular posts I wrote last September became a reality over the weekend. Comparing the headlines (September 7, 2016 and May 12, 2017). By now, you’ve probably read the headlines, like this one from the Wall Street Journal : “Major Cyberattack Sweeps Globe, Hitting FedEx, U.K. Hospitals, Spanish Companies.” It echoes the title of my post from last September: “ The Day a Cyber Attack Brings the World’s Supply Chains to a Halt.”.
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
MAY 17, 2017
In a blog post earlier this year, we noted how since the election, more manufactures have expressed interest in reshoring and avoiding offshoring entirely. However, manufacturers are considering other ways of improving factories and supply chains as well. Across the U.S. more companies are turning toward sustainable alternatives and methodologies (like green manufacturing) in boosting competitive advantage and increasing revenue, explains Stuart Hall of Global Manufacturing.
Logistics Problem Solving
MAY 5, 2017
Shippers continually face challenges, some of which seem to resist resolution. Oftentimes bringing an experienced logistics consultant onboard provides a different perspective, just what is needed to overcome a particular challenge. However, before committing to a logistics solution to support your in-house logistics, look for these five traits when choosing a logistics consultant.
Transporeon
MAY 3, 2017
The synergy of the latest technologies and more than 10 years of experience with electronic tendering leads to the most user-friendly and efficient version of TICONTRACT ever. Just in time for transport logistic 2017, Ticontract rolls out the newest version of its tender platform with optimized user management and a new modern look and feel, making the creation, processing and evaluation of tenders even more intuitive and user-friendly.
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