Logistics Bureau
JULY 4, 2023
Having a focus is essential for an organization to avoid the negative consequences that can arise from a lack of it. What are the key areas you should focus on in your supply chain? How can focusing on these areas benefit you? Watch the full video to find out!
Freightera
JULY 7, 2023
In the dynamic industry of shipping and logistics, success can only be achieved by staying ahead of the curve. Massive changes over the last few years have forced logistics companies to reevaluate their business models and strategies. Even with flawless time management practices and cost-effective measures, we need to go the extra mile to provide the best service possible to our clients.
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CLX Logistics
JULY 6, 2023
This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: Supply Chain as an Endurance Sport appeared first on CLX Logistics, LLC.
Food Logistics
JULY 5, 2023
Autonomous trucks have the potential to revolutionize the trucking industry. They could improve safety, efficiency, and productivity, and help to address the the truck driver shortage. However, there are still some challenges that need to be addressed.
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.
Truck News
JULY 4, 2023
Let me start with this: I am adamantly opposed to driver-facing cameras, known as DFCs. They represent, quite simply, an invasion of privacy.
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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JULY 6, 2023
Four Sigmatic, the #1 mushroom coffee and protein brand, partnered with Amware Fulfillment to reduce its omnichannel fulfillment costs 15% and reduce its parcel shipping costs 4%.
The Lean Thinker
JULY 1, 2023
by Hank C. Andersen Not many years ago there was a CEO so exceedingly fond of finding the right strategy that he spent all of his money on consultants to tell him what the strategy should be. One day there came two consultants and they said they could craft the most magnificent strategy imagianable. Not only would it solve all of the problems, and produce great prosperity and profitability, but it had an added feature: It would make no sense to anyone not qualified to be in his job. “This
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 5, 2023
I engaged in numerous discussions with robotics executives last year as I was developing ARC Advisory Group’s mobile warehouse robotics (AMR) research. I noticed that many of them obtained valuable experience at Kiva Systems (Amazon Robotics) prior to their current roles. One such executive credited Mark Messina with Amazon’s ability to scale its rollout of Kiva Systems subsequent to its acquisition of the company.
Now, That's Logistics
JULY 5, 2023
Welcome to my blog series, where we delve into the dynamic world of the land transport industry. As a seasoned professional with 30+ years of experience in this ever-evolving sector, I am excited to share my industry insights and provide commentary on the latest news and trends shaping the landscape. From advancements in autonomous vehicles to the impact of sustainable transportation solutions, this blog series aims to keep you informed, engaged, and at the forefront of this rapidly changing fie
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Food Logistics
JULY 4, 2023
Here's how a carrier integration marketplace helps streamline delivery operations, handle order surges, ensure timely delivery and give complete visibility of orders.
Talking Logistics
JULY 7, 2023
How many hot dogs can you eat in 3 minutes? I have no interest in finding out for myself, but in my son’s case, he ate 7 hot dogs in 3 minutes to take 2nd place at the Sunbury, Ohio July 4th hot dog eating contest (he missed 1st place by just 1/2 a dog)! Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 7, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 6, 2023
The marijuana supply chain is an interesting market to follow. Like any agricultural product, there are ebbs and flows to its supply and demand. However, there is one caveat in the marijuana supply chain that makes things a bit trickier: in most states, cannabis products can only be sold and consumed within the state that the original plant was grown.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 7, 2023
Between January 2021 and December 2022, 102 allegations of abuse were linked to Chinese companies’ overseas investments in the transition minerals sector
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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.
Overdrive Online
JULY 3, 2023
A foolhardy owner-op ignored signs and bystanders to get stuck on a small, treacherous stretch of Vermont's state route 108, known as "Smuggler's Notch." About $10,000 in fees and fines, and some jokes, followed.
Talking Logistics
JULY 5, 2023
We’ve crossed the halfway mark of 2023. How would you characterize this year so far, from a supply chain and logistics perspective? Better or worse than expected? Any surprises? It depends on whom you ask, of course. I’m sure many carriers, for example, are not celebrating the first half of the year. From my perspective, Read more The post Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q2 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
JULY 3, 2023
Using artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing can significantly improve productivity, reduce equipment failure, increase production efficiency and help identify new business opportunities. The area of AI that manufacturers need to explore to drive their factories into the future is machine learning (ML). It is estimated by McKinsey that 40% of the potential value that could be created from analytics comes using ML techniques, However, many business leaders are unsure where to apply ML to r
Truck News
JULY 5, 2023
As the trucking and transportation sectors increasingly adopt and implement digital technologies and cloud storage solutions, with the goal of modernizing businesses, their risk of exposure to cybersecurity breaches increases […]
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
Overdrive Online
JULY 6, 2023
Wyoming-based Cody Davis won several awards with the rig at the 2023 Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition, including first place in the Tractor-Trailer Division, Best Lights and Best Chrome.
Talking Logistics
JULY 2, 2023
If you’re a transportation executive, you’ve always been tasked with developing a strategy and execution plan. The difference now is that maybe your CEO and CFO are more interested in what you’re doing. Since the transportation market is cyclical, every year is different, and 2023 is no exception. What dominates the transportation management agenda today?
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
JULY 5, 2023
The food and beverage industry faces a complex assortment of challenges today. Manufacturers must ensure adherence to regulatory compliance, strike a balance between efficiency and profitability, maintain unblemished food safety records, and guarantee customer satisfaction. These efforts are carried out in conjunction with the demands of managing a sprawling global supply chain.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 7, 2023
The International Maritime Organization's initially unclear target date implies a divide within the ocean shipping sector on net-zero emission goals, according to The Wall Street Journal.
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.
Overdrive Online
JULY 6, 2023
Truck driving isn't an easy career path for anyone, much less someone with a spouse and children at home. Here, a special thanks to all the trucker dads (and moms) out there, especially my own. Today, he hangs up the keys on a 40-year trucking career.
Truck News
JULY 5, 2023
Connecting talented individuals to the many well-paying, stable, and rewarding jobs available in the trucking and logistics sector remains an industry priority.
MTS Logistics
JULY 3, 2023
The ocean carrier Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) recently communicated that it will start a lane that will cover service from Asia to India and the Mediterranean Sea region in early August as demand is growing in this region. HMM’s goal is to extend their reach to India and the Mediterranean Sea trade, something that it might be achieved by the launching of this new service lane.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 6, 2023
In this environment, for retailers to compete, they need to give customers a full menu of delivery options to fit their preferences at the point of purchase, each and every time.
Speaker: Shalini Dinesh
Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.
Commercial Carrier Journal
JULY 2, 2023
Any shipper that denies a truck driver reasonable access to a restroom isn't a customer a fleet can afford to keep.
Shipping and Freight Resource
JULY 7, 2023
As we all know, a contract can be both written or verbal, subject to a clear and certain offer from one party and an unconditional and unequivocal acceptance from the other party. While in the past, contracts were physically signed, with the evolution of technology, many contracts are being signed electronically these using PDFs or […] The post You could be legally and contractually liable if you give a Thumbs Up…… Emojis beware appeared first on Shipping and Freight Resource.
MTS Logistics
JULY 7, 2023
The fragmented nature of the shipping industry with many intermediaries in between from shipping lines to freight forwarders and truckers always created the need for visibility. As was the case in many industries, venture capitalists saw the need and invested billions to be part of the solution. It is estimated that more than $1.4 billion was invested over the past decade in the shipping industry, where Flexport alone raised more than $1 billion and in distant second, Freight Hub raised $53 mill
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