Kuebix
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
Many companies are currently gearing up for the holiday shopping season. Whether they are brick-and-mortar businesses or e-commerce companies, the peak season for many sellers begins in mid-November and ends in early January. This year, the National Retail Federation (NRF)’s annual shopper survey revealed that more than half of consumers said they would shop online. […].
SIPMM Professional Publications
NOVEMBER 3, 2019
With the paradigm shift of ports’ role from port terminal operators since 2000 to trade service providers in the near future, new challenges have arisen with liner operators demanding mega berths for their ultra-large container vessels and better terminal consolidation as service requirements become more diverse and complex. Container terminals are facing pressures to improve […].
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GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 8, 2019
Today’s warehouse managers need better inventory management strategies. Shareholders want to increase profitability. Customers wish for better customer service. Amazon wants to take over the world. This is nothing new, but as the world has evolved, the ability to improve inventory management has evolved in stride. Supply chain leaders should follow these key strategies for.read More.
Cyzerg
NOVEMBER 8, 2019
A warehouse works like a mechanism. It is composed of people using a variety of warehouse equipment in the form of machines or tools across different processing areas. The right equipment can complement human effort to continually raise the bar on the performance of a warehouse. Therefore, it is vital to choose the right equipment that can save cost, time, and effort.
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
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
[01:01] Tell us a little bit about you and your company. My company is Logistics Marketing Advisors. I started it in 2004 and we’re located in Connecticut. We help logistics businesses improve their marketing to drive revenue and profits. I’m born and raised in New York and got my master’s degree at Fordham University. In the late 80s and early 90s, I worked for a large advertising and public relations agency.
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Material Handling and Logistics
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
Wearable safety trackers are changing how warehouses handle employee safety, but some are concerned about potential surveillance applications.
Kuebix
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Retailers used to be able to lean on the stability of brick-and-mortar stores to provide a satisfactory customer experience. When a customer walked into a physical store, they knew exactly what to expect and were rewarded with instant gratification and the ability to take their purchases home the same day. Since the rise of the […]. The post Customer Experience in the Age of E-Commerce appeared first on Kuebix.
Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Wisconsin-based owner-operator Carl Nyhof is "a household name in our area for his generosity," owner-operator Seth Taylor says. With many others in the area long mentored by the elder statesman of trucking in Oostburg, Wis., Taylor in part penned this appreciation of Nyhof and his long-running Mack.
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
These days it seems you can’t talk about trucking without also talking about connectivity.
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Material Handling and Logistics
NOVEMBER 8, 2019
John Krafcik, CEO of Waymo, sees driverless delivery vans as more immediately commercially viable than driverless taxis.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Volumes are firming, rates are improving and shippers are enjoying plenty of truckload capacity—for now. However, this environment has left the market wondering what effect the recent bankruptcies and the economy will have on trucking efficiency heading into 2020.
Morai Logistics
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
Digital transformation has become a big buzzword lately, but it is nonetheless key to companies having well functioning supply chains going forward. . There has been an almost overnight paradigm shift regarding attitudes towards digital transformation. It has gone from being a goal to achieve at some nebulous future date to something that is a matter of survival.
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Insights enabled by the data tool have reduced roadside calls by more than 60% in some pilot tests, according to Pressure Systems International.
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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.
Material Handling and Logistics
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
In a CSR ranking sustainability remained consistent over the past three years, but the majority of companies still have no measures in place to promote equality and inclusive working environments.
SIPMM Professional Publications
NOVEMBER 2, 2019
Digital Technology permeates everything we do today, with the current and ongoing technology and maturity in our digital era digital procurement is a must-have for effective procurement. Mechanizing repeatable undertakings in supporting proficiency and decreasing costs preparing partners over the business with real-time bits of knowledge. Analyzing through processes with user-friendly tools and creating new […].
NGT News
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has finalized a number of new fuel, construction and service agreements for its Redeem renewable natural gas (RNG) product. The company has begun a major fueling infrastructure upgrade for trucks operating in the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach. The upgrade will increase the availability of Redeem at […]. The post Clean Energy’s Redeem RNG Continues Growth Trajectory appeared first on NGT News.
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
From fuel cell technology work with Nikola to hybrid electric and other technologies, Bosch continues to work to finetune powertrain efficiency with an eye on a zero-emissions future.
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
Material Handling and Logistics
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
Preventing the loss of female supply chain managers makes good business sense since the loss of a single mid-career supply chain professional can cost a company two to three times their salary.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Digital transformation is a hot topic today, especially in the third-party logistics (3PL) and freight brokerage industries. Technology is becoming a larger and more important piece of the puzzle as service providers look to differentiate themselves in the market and drive profitable growth. How are the rules for success changing in these industries?
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
The largest source of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States currently comes from transportation, surpassing electricity emissions in 2017 for the first time since 1978. Precisely because of these daunting figures, the vast majority of the world’s largest companies are adopting initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in their supply chains, and adopting environmentally friendly policies across their business.
Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Owner-operators took to various cities across California this week to air their grievances against the state's new, restrictive law that could block owner-operators from working in the state. The protests come as moves Uber and Lyft could give trucking some leverage in landing an exemption from the California law.
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.
Material Handling and Logistics
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
The importance of speed in holiday deliveries has doubled since last year.
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Maybe you are wondering why you should care about employee engagement. Thomas J.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
While global e-commerce giant Amazon, for good reason, receives more than its fair share of headlines for its ongoing initiatives to expand its logistics presence into a key service offering and competitive differentiator, it is not entirely alone as a large global ubiquitous player making noticeable strides in the logistics sector, at least not yet.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
A few weeks ago, I wrote an article that gave a snapshot of the transportation execution and visibility systems market. In that article, I highlighted the evolving nature of technology and how machine learning, IoT, and blockchain are helping to fuel market growth. I also highlighted the that are contributing to rapid growth, such as the ROI connected to these systems, capacity fluctuations, and e-commerce.
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GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Major trends continue to influence the state of logistics. According to John Schultz of Logistics Management, US logistics costs rose more than 11% through 2018, and they allude to a year of continued growth throughout 2019. Such costs amount to 8% of gross domestic product (GDP), and shippers are scrambling to find ways to keep.read More. The post Best Practices for Freight Carrier Management appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.
Fleet Owner
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Come January, the Federal Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse will be up and running. In the works since 2016, this electronic database will track commercial truck drivers who have tested positive for prohibited drugs or alcohol.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
As a leading global retailer, it is not surprising that Walmart is as active on the last mile front as anybody. Logistics Management's Jeff Berman recently had a chance to talk to JP Suarez, Chief Administration Officer for Walmart International, to learn about Walmart's global last mile initiatives.
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