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9 Tip for Minimizing the Risk of Lost Packages

Ship Monk

You’re watching, waiting, anticipating. but no dice; the package you’ve been expecting does not arrive at your door. It’s been a while since you placed your ecommerce order so it seems like it may be time to face facts. Your package is lost. Nooooo! Lost packages are a worst-case scenario for all ecommerce business owners, but that doesn’t mean they’re completely unavoidable.

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WMS vs ERP: Deciding Which is Better for Your Business

Cyzerg

Software tools such as WMS and ERP can significantly increase your business’s efficiency and provide a way to manage supply chain operations effectively. However, with the wide variety of available software tools , you may find it challenging to identify the best options for your needs.

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Digital Transformation in Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

Digital transformation is a term that is thrown around a lot, and people have different ways to interpret what it means. Essentially, digital transformation is the integration of digital technology into all areas of a business. ARC Advisory Group, where I work, publishes an analysis of the 25 manufacturers with the most mature digital transformations.

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BI and AI for Logistics with Brad Young

The Logistics of Logistics

Brad Young and Joe Lynch discuss BI and AI for logistics. Brad is a Principal at Third Axiom Solutions , a quick and cost-effective solution for delivering AI-based transportation analytics to your company and customers. About Brad Young Brad Young is a Principal at Third Axiom Solutions. Leveraging his passion for using technology and diverse transportation experience he is working to help organizations gain insight and answers to what is driving their business performance.

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Rethinking warehouse work culture: Can automation create better workplaces?

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.

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Fulfillment Packaging Services: Unboxing a Hidden Opportunity

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

As someone who oversees order fulfillment services, your focus tends to be on accurate, on-time delivery and controlling parcel shipping costs, which can be up to 70% of total fulfillment costs. There isn’t a big interest in box sizes, bubble wrap, and other packaging-related details. But that’s a mistake.

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Baltimore Schools Partner With Hyland for 25 Electric School Buses

NGT News

Highland Electric Fleets, a provider of school bus fleet electrification-as-a-service, says it is partnering with Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools) to install 25 chargers and deploy 20 Type C electric school buses (ESB) from IC Bus and 5 Type A ESB from Collins Bus during the 2023-2024 school year. As an EPA Clean School […] The post Baltimore Schools Partner With Hyland for 25 Electric School Buses appeared first on NGT News.

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Beyond Electric Vehicles with Tucker Perkins

The Logistics of Logistics

Tucker Perkins and Joe Lynch discuss beyond electric vehicles. Tucker is the President and CEO of the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) , a Washington D.C.-based nonprofit that invests in the research and development of propane-powered innovation and promotes the safe, efficient use of propane through safety training and education programs.

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Preventing Buyer’s Remorse with Supply Chain Technology

Talking Logistics

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published recently, “Buyer’s Remorse Survey Report.” The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by RouteSmart Technologies, is based on a survey conducted with members of our Indago supply chain research community (who are all supply chain and logistics executives from manufacturing, retail, and.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 1 – 7)

Logistics Viewpoints

According to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics, consumers plan to spend a collective $24 billion on Easter this year, up from $20.8 billion in 2022 and the previous record high of $21.7 billion in 2020. The survey indicates that 81 percent of Americans will celebrate the holiday and spend an average of $192.01, the highest figure on record.

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Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs

Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.

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Portland Public Schools Takes Delivery of Nano BEAST Electric Buses

NGT News

GreenPower Motor Company Inc., a manufacturer of all-electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, has delivered two Nano BEAST electric school buses to Portland Public Schools (PPS), the largest school district in the Pacific Northwest. Portland Public Schools operates more than 80 schools and serves more than 49,000 students in the state. Starting this month, the Nano […] The post Portland Public Schools Takes Delivery of Nano BEAST Electric Buses appeared first on NGT News.

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The Biggest Risk Facing Truck Drivers with Dan Slagen

The Logistics of Logistics

Dan Slagen and Joe Lynch discuss the biggest risk facing truck drivers. Dan is the Chief Marketing Officer at Tomorrow.io , the world’s weather and climate security platform, helping countries, businesses, and individuals manage their weather and climate security challenges. About Dan Slagen Dan Slagen is currently the Chief Marketing Officer at Tomorrow.io, and a 4-time start-up executive specializing in scaling global go-to-market functions from early stage to $100M+ in annual revenue.

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How Last-Mile Logistics is Best Solution for D2C Food and Beverage Brands

Food Logistics

D2C brands are partnering with third-party logistics (3PL) providers to improve the customer experience.

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The One Key Shift in Your Supply Chain and Procurement Strategies that can Drive Better Business Continuity and Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

In today’s dynamic and unpredictable business environment, companies face various challenges such as changing consumer demands, global uncertainty, and the impact of natural and man-made events. Procurement and Supply Chain Management are essential functions that can help companies navigate these challenges, but they are often siloed and operate in separate departments.

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Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations

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.

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Nearshoring to Mexico is Booming: What Shippers Need to Know to Keep Up

Talking Logistics

Nearshoring to Mexico is gaining traction among shippers at a rapid rate. To keep up with the demand, Mexico will open 25 new industrial parks by the end of 2023, spurred by the $35 billion in total foreign direct investment from 2022. On top of that, 88% of US-based small and medium-sized businesses are reshuffling. Read more The post Nearshoring to Mexico is Booming: What Shippers Need to Know to Keep Up appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Digital Tools Help Metals Supply Chains Experience Less Volatility and More Resiliency

Supply Chain Brain

Businesses in the industrial metals industry must increasingly rely on digital tools such as real-time product tracking to optimize their items’ journey and to provide data to inform decisions.

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Check commercial drivers’ licences frequently

Truck News

Licence issues accounted for a large share of driver-related violations during the 2022 Roadcheck inspection blitz. Of the drivers placed out of service for such things, 23.

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Dozens of show trucks bring home hardware from MATS

Overdrive Online

The annual PKY Truck Beauty Championship at the Mid-America Trucking Show did not disappoint, with dozens of trucks being recognized as top-tier. Five Best of Show winners were crowned, along with a People's Choice and many more.

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Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes

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

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 7, 2023)

Talking Logistics

It’s that kind of a writing day: the blinking cursor blinks and blinks and blinks… And I’ve got nothing. [THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] With Passover earlier this week, Good Friday today, and Easter weekend upon us, I suspect many people are off today. Therefore, I’ll share my commentary next week. Wishing everyone a happy. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 7, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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How to be Successful in Omni-Channel Commerce

Supply Chain Brain

The grace period is gone; consumers will find what they want elsewhere if a retailer can’t deliver the product(s) and experience they’re looking for.

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The Power of Outsourcing for Supply Chain Improvement

Logistics Bureau

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain. To date, most of our content has covered topics related either to logistics or manufacturing outsourcing.

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Overdrive's Reader Rigs: Reuniting owner-ops, mentors

Overdrive Online

After sending picures of his truck to Overdrive, a longtime owner-operator reconnected with some of his trucking mentors from the 1980s. Now, reader, is your chance to do the same.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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.

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5 lease considerations for trucking companies

Truck News

A trucking or transportation company needs to consider a number of unique issues before entering a commercial lease agreement as a tenant.

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Hydrogen Is Here; This is How We Get It There

Supply Chain Brain

With the capability to produce and store liquified hydrogen where and when it is needed, the tipping point has been reached and the hydrogen economy is here.

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Supplier Performance Management with Trent

Logistics Bureau

Trent Morris is back! This time discussing Performance Management. Is supplier performance management all about KPI? Let’s find out!

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FMCSA gets earful from owner-ops on broker transparency

Overdrive Online

FMCSA's listening session at MATS on recent and future regulatory moves related to brokers was filled mostly with owner-ops calling for greater transparency into brokers' margins. One broker cautioned the transparency push could backfire for some.

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.

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Streamlining the tedious: automating the AP process for manufacturers

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

As efficiency is crucial for businesses to remain competitive, many manufacturers are looking at all aspects of their operations to identify gaps and address them through either process improvements or by introducing relevant automation technology. One area that is often overlooked is the accounts payable (AP) process. Inefficiencies in AP can lead to delayed payments, lost discounts, and damaged vendor relationships.

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The U.S. Warehouse Capital Boomed During the Pandemic. Now It’s Facing a Slowdown

Supply Chain Brain

Data out April 4 showed U.S. supply-chain activity fell to the lowest in at least 6 ½ years in March, with low transport prices for goods driving the decline in the Logistics Managers’ Index.

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How to Reduce the Impact of Supply Chain-Related Inflation in Logistics

MTS Logistics

The shipping industry is essential to the global economy, responsible for the transportation of goods between countries. It encompasses various modes of transportation, including sea, air, and land, and involves a wide range of businesses. The pandemic has disrupted global supply chains, leading to a surge in inflation across various sectors. The effects of inflation on the shipping industry were seen in several areas: higher fuel, increased transportation, labor and equipment costs.