Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Everyone knows warehouse worker retention is poor. Turnover is close to 50% according to most estimates. But not everyone knows that 60% of attrition occurs in the first 90 days of employment, according to Simon Rakosi , Co-Founder and COO at Butterfly.ai , a leading employee feedback platform.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 4, 2023
I am wrapping up ARC Advisory Group’s research on WMS Consulting Specialists- independent consultants that derive a large percentage of their business from WMS consulting and implementations. I had a very vague understanding of the WMS consultant landscape prior to engaging in this research. I knew a number of individuals and companies, but didn’t really have a contextual framework for understanding the world in which they operated and how they differed from one another.
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Logistics Bureau
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Being aware of the industry’s trends provides a significant advantage to both you and your company. Do you know what the current trends in logistics are? It might not be exactly what you’re expecting. You might even be surprised by what’s hot! Let’s hear the latest updates from Rob! Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Struggling with Logistics Challenges?
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 1, 2023
Companies are wise to proceed cautiously as they integrate sustainability, resilience and commercial objectives.
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 Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Tyler Abderholden and Joe Lynch discuss a new approach to small parcel. Tyler is the Vice President of Network, North America, at Sendle , the first delivery network in North America specifically designed to serve the needs of small ecommerce businesses. About Tyler Abderholden Tyler Abderholden is the Vice President of Network, North America, at Sendle.
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Cyzerg
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Just-in-case (JIC) inventory management has been more prevalent ever since the COVID-19 pandemic. By adopting this strategy, businesses can avoid costly stockouts, improve order fulfillment rates, and enhance customer loyalty. Rather than relying on just-in-time inventory, where goods are ordered as needed, just-in-case inventory management anticipates potential disruptions and maintains a safety net of inventory.
Supply Chain and Logistics
OCTOBER 3, 2023
There is a shortage of ro-ro (roll on roll off) capacity for moving vehicles by sea. One possibility to move the cars is to put them into containers and ship them on container ships.
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Akash Gupta and Joe Lynch discuss thriving in an omnichannel world. Akash is the CEO of GreyOrange , a robotics company that provides automated fulfillment solutions for ecommerce and retail businesses. About GreyOrange Re-defining fulfillment, GreyOrange Inc. provides a state-of-the-art hardware agnostic fulfillment orchestration platform, GreyMatter , that responds to customer orders in real time as well as proprietary and certified third-party hardware.
MTS Logistics
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Although the logistics industry has experienced many fluctuations and transformations throughout history, today’s rapid advancement of technology and the effects of globalization bring the sector face to face with challenges and opportunities that have not been encountered before.
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Cyzerg
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Stockouts or inventory shortages can spell disaster for businesses. Stockouts not only lead to lost sales and dissatisfied customers, but they can also damage a company's reputation. To help businesses navigate this challenge, we have compiled a comprehensive guide on preventing and managing inventory shortages. In this guide, we will explore the various causes of stockouts and their impact on businesses.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 4, 2023
What are some big trends in the logistics industry that are not only having an impact today but will continue to shape the future of the logistics industry moving forward? That was the opening question in a recent LinkedIn Live event produced by SAP titled “The Future of Logistics, NOW.” Andy Hancock from SAP was. Read more The post Highlights from “Future of Logistics, NOW” appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 6, 2023
John Stauffer and Joe Lynch discuss why your KPIs are broken. John is the Co-founder and COO of ISO , the only neutral platform that provides shippers, brokers and carriers with the ability to measure the total cost of transportation procurement. About John Stauffer John Stauffer , Co-founder and COO of ISO, is a long-time transportation and logistics professional with expertise in operations, product management, business development and customer success.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 2, 2023
FourKites CEO, Matt Elenjickal One of the two leaders in the real-time transportation visibility market is FourKites. The CEO – Matt Elenjickal – told me that the company has roughly $100 million in revenue. That is fast growth. ARC Advisory Group did a study on the supply chain collaboration network (SCCN) a couple of years ago. ARC considers real-time visibility solutions, like the one from FourKites, one type of SCCN solution.
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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.
Commercial Carrier Journal
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Former late night host Jay Leno does his best to find out the Tesla Semi's tare weight, and fails, but still makes a great video showing off some of the truck's highlights.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 2, 2023
3 quarters down, 1 to go in 2023. The fourth quarter is typically a busy one for retail and logistics service providers, but as Paul Berger reported on August 29 in the Wall Street Journal, “this year’s peak shipping season is arriving with a whimper as merchants and consumer-goods suppliers continue to burn off excess. Read more The post Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q3 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Overdrive Online
OCTOBER 6, 2023
We're proud to highlight the profit, growth, and stability achievements of these final four Small Fleet Champ contenders from bulk tank to end dump, flatbed to refrigerated. All will square off in the last round upcoming November 2 at NASTC.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Imagine a world where all silos of supply chain functions work in unison on the same platform, where most decisions are made automatically considering competing objectives of various functions and results are optimized using cost versus service trade-offs, and the partnership model allows for continuous evolution of the model, user interface and analytics as business needs change.
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
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Importers must start asking the hard questions and take action to mitigate the significant legal, financial, and reputational risks of trading with partners involved with forced labor.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This recent post by Tony Wayda from JBF Consulting’s blog highlights the intricacies of appointment scheduling in supply chain management and the.
Overdrive Online
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Nickels' father, Ron, bought the truck in 1984 and rebuilt it over a five-year span. It was a show truck throughout the '90s before being parked in 2001. Two years ago, Jason pulled the beauty back out and fixed it up to return to the show circuit.
AIMMS
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Let's debunk AIMMS and Python misconceptions, highlighting AIMMS' potential for mathematical optimization-powered business apps.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 3, 2023
With the omnichannel becoming the standard for fulfillment, decisions on allocation and replenishment become far more complicated than just meeting demand at the store level.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Maybe dying isn’t about not waking up one day; it’s about staying awake forever. Many years ago I wrote a short story that ended with that line. It creeped back into my head last night while I laid awake in bed. I never had any trouble sleeping, until three weeks ago when one night of. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 6, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Overdrive Online
OCTOBER 2, 2023
For more than a decade running, Overdrive sister company RigDig BI has been the go-to source for used-truck buyers in need of a gut check on any vehicle's title, total loss and inspection history. Now, it's part of OverdriveOnline.com.
Truck News
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Not long ago the only women at the Toronto Transportation Club’s annual dinner were the significant others of local trucking company execs. That’s changing.
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Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Supply chain leaders are trying to understand the best way to integrate artificial intelligence and large language models into their existing set of tools.
MTS Logistics
OCTOBER 6, 2023
A game-changing infrastructure project in the world of maritime transportation, the Stad Ship Tunnel is a planned canal and tunnel that will bypass the Stad peninsula in Stad Municipality, Vestland County, Norway. The peninsula is one of the most exposed areas on the coast, without any outlying islands to protect it from the weather. The section has traditionally been one of the most dangerous along the coast of Norway.
Overdrive Online
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Owner-operator Bill Barhite manages Silt, Colorado-based Butterfly Xpress with his wife, Karen, from the seat of their truck. He strives to support leased owners with the benefits of a large fleet, despite having just 10 trucks as part of his company.
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