SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MAY 18, 2021
Here’s the thing about enduring a crisis: sometimes, you end up better than you were when it started. So says research from PWC that shows that, despite nearly seven in ten businesses facing at least one major crisis in the five years leading up to COVID-19, 42% reported they exited the crisis “in a better place.” For […]. The post 5 Easy Ways to Go Digital in your Warehouse in 2021 appeared first on SYSPRO US.
Cyzerg
MAY 21, 2021
IT help desk outsourcing is one of the ways that can improve your business’ productivity. This is because outsourcing your IT operations can help you focus on more critical tasks or core business competencies, ensure that your business experiences minimal downtimes, and, if issues occur, resolve them quickly and effectively.
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The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 19, 2021
The New Logistics Workforce with Mike Temple. Mike Temple and Joe Lynch talk about the new logistics workforce. Logistics company owners often engage with Mike to help them build a foundation that will jumpstart growth and position the company for long-term success. About Mike Temple. Mike Temple is the founder of Temple Executive Coaching. Mike has worked with small to medium-size business owners in the logistics and franchise industries for 10+ years.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
MAY 18, 2021
All e-retailers rely on the major parcel carriers to handle critical “last mile” delivery of packages to the customer’s doorstep. While most fulfillment operations use all the big parcel carriers to some degree, most favor one specific carrier that best suits the needs of their operation. If you’re wondering how to determine the best parcel carrier for your eCommerce shipping needs, read on.
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.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 20, 2021
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Today’s article is from Blume Global and highlights why air freight forwarders must help industry increase air cargo visibility. Adversity forces innovation, especially for those resistant to change.
Logistics Brief brings together the best content for Logistics and Warehousing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 18, 2021
A year ago, as the pandemic ravaged country after country and economies shuddered, consumers were the ones panic-buying. Today, on the rebound, it’s companies furiously trying to stock up.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
MAY 20, 2021
Ron Popeil and his Pocket Fisherman. Billy Mays and OxiClean. Phil Swift and Flex Seal. These were all pioneers in an industry known as Direct Response TV advertising. They’d perfect their pitch, produce infomercials, buy TV time and hire an army of call center reps to receive orders when the spot aired.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 19, 2021
Two adjectives that often describe the most successful supply chains are adaptive and resilient. An adaptive supply chain is one that is able to respond quickly to changes and disruption, and the ensuing changes to demand. A resilient supply chain is able to recover quickly from these disruptions. These terms perfectly describe the Asian Paints supply chain.
Logistics Management
MAY 20, 2021
Total April U.S.-bound import shipments—at 1,188,688—headed up 5.3% annually and are up 25.3% on a year-to-date basis. And containerized freight imports—at 2,819,591 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units) were up 25.5% annually and 27.6% year-to-date, following March’s 3,017,140 TEU, which marked the first time freight imports topped the 3 million TEU mark in a single month.
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Kuebix
MAY 21, 2021
The meaning behind the term “fast food restaurant” is just as it sounds – restaurants that prepare food quickly and easily for customers, often in a drive-thru layout, fall under this category. Common examples include McDonald’s, Burger King and Wendy’s. These three establishments have been popular amongst consumers for years – whether it’s a parent […].
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 19, 2021
Redwood Logistics, a logistics platform company headquartered in Chicago, has announced the introduction of a re-engineered suite of digital logistics services delivering a blend of logistics and technology capabilities.
Food Logistics
MAY 21, 2021
The digital transformation in transportation helps food logistics managers streamline their efforts and ensure their supply chain remains linked, no matter what disruptions they face.
Logistics Management
MAY 19, 2021
Following three years of investment from its engineers and data scientists, Seattle-based digital freight network Convoy announced today that it has introduced new automated drop-and-hook services for backup and spot freight through its Convoy Go offering, a drop & hook marketplace that enables any United States-based carrier or owner-operator to begin hauling pre-loaded trailers and be able to operate at the same level as large asset-based carriers, which was rolled out in 2019.
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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.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 17, 2021
NBG Home Uses a Software Solution from CommerceIQ. Indirect sales, brand owner sales through sites like Walmart.com or Amazon, are an increasingly large portion of sales for many companies. In 2020, ecommerce sales accounted for 14 percent of total retail sales in the US. But of ecommerce sales, 86% come from indirect channels, rather than a company’s own website, according to CommerceIQ.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 18, 2021
Erik Olson, North American supply chain lead with Accenture, explains how the cloud has made possible a slew of technological innovations for the supply chain, including analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning and blockchain.
Overdrive Online
MAY 20, 2021
At a meeting of the Medical Review Board to consider the latest draft, members objected to the update, one saying if the draft stands as is "it will be very rare for drivers here on out to be tested and treated" for apnea "unless they truly want to be.".
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MAY 21, 2021
While many conspiracy theorists argue for the existence of a flat Earth, one thing is for certain – the world is definitely getting smaller. The pandemic proved how interdependent we all are, and placed more value on communication, interconnected processes, and supplier visibility. As a result, an interesting trend started to emerge. Manufacturing plants are […].
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
West Coast and California Logistics
MAY 20, 2021
If your company is looking to expand sales channels to embrace omni-channel fulfillment, there are things you should understand before you get started. These include specific system and process requirements to properly expand from business-to-business (B2B) to business-to-consumer (B2C), and vice versa. In this article, we will look at the key requirements for each fulfilment channel to help you ensure you are set up with the unique capabilities that each requires.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 20, 2021
Gartner Inc. has released the results from its annual global Supply Chain Top 25, identifying supply chain leaders and highlighting their best practices.
Overdrive Online
MAY 18, 2021
However they do it, this owner-op's story holds lessons -- make sure it will be the most quick method of communication to get your response. Worst case, you might find yourself in violation for refusing a test absent your reply.
NGT News
MAY 17, 2021
First Student, the largest student transportation provider in North America, and the Lion Electric Co., a manufacturer of all-electric medium- and heavy-duty urban vehicles, say First Student is ordering 260 all-electric LionC school buses. This is the largest order of school buses by a single customer in Lion’s history. The order will make First Student […].
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.
Women in Trucking
MAY 18, 2021
Hear from Kellylynn herself! Take a listen to the podcast version below. As those in the trucking industry know, the Post-Trip Inspection is a time to check and see if anything has changed with your equipment since you began your trip and if there are any items that need to be addressed before continuing on down the road. It’s a time to reflect, assess, and plan what’s next.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 20, 2021
The auto industry's reliance on lithium-ion batteries as the current and future standard for electric vehicles isn't necessarily the best strategy.
Dedola Global Logistics
MAY 21, 2021
In most cases, air freight is the most expensive shipping method. Shipping cargo via air freight can be the best option if speed to market is your highest priority. No matter why you choose to ship by air, there are several critical considerations before committing to air freight shipments. We’ve compiled a list of tips and best practices for businesses that may help save you time, money, effort and avoid potential mistakes.
NGT News
MAY 21, 2021
UL, a provider of testing, inspection and certification (TIC), training and advisory services, has officially opened the UL EV Charging Test Center in Frankfurt, Germany. Representing one of the most important EV charging testing footprints in Europe with a comprehensive range of services, the facility includes charging infrastructure components and functional safety testing and certification […].
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Ship Monk
MAY 20, 2021
There are two kinds of people in this world: those who write business plans and those who don’t. Unfortunately for the latter, they’re missing out! In fact, studies show that business plans boost future growth and performance by as much as 30%! Of course, we couldn’t let our entrepreneurial free spirits miss out on those numbers. Whether you’re Type A or Type B, getting a refresher on the ABCs of masterful business planning never hurt anyone.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 18, 2021
Arrive Logistics, a freight brokerage company, announced their partnership with TriumphPay as well as the launch of an online freight portal called Carrier EDGE.
MTS Logistics
MAY 21, 2021
Maritime transportation has a significant role in global trade as 90% of traded goods are carried over the sea. Besides containerized cargo, according to United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) data, 11.076 billion tons of cargo were carried over the sea in 2019. When we consider the diversion of cargo types from wine to crude oil, and clothes to agricultural products, cargo types other than containerized cargo could be classified into three major segments. 1.
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