Bulk Connection
JUNE 10, 2021
When your products are shipped via dry van, there isn’t much to think about in regard to the dry van trailer. Temperature concerns aside, just about any dry van trailer is capable of transporting product. The same is not the case with bulk liquid transportation, where the tank can make all the difference between a successful load and an expensive mess.
Kuebix
JUNE 10, 2021
Making sure that you are getting the best rate for your freight in an environment that demands fast shipping and detailed communication with customers is not an easy task. Shippers are struggling to keep operational costs down while improving efficiencies throughout their supply chains. Kuebix’s Community Load Match solves these problems and more by providing […].
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The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 11, 2021
Freight Tech Trends with Mike Mulqueen. Mike Mulqueen and Joe Lynch discuss freight tech trends. Mike is a Partner and Strategy Practice Lead at JBF Consulting a company that integrates a supply chain execution strategy and systems for logistics-intensive companies. About Mike Mulqueen. Mike Mulqueen is a Partner and Strategy Practice Lead at JBF Consulting.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JUNE 8, 2021
What’s the first thing customers see when your products arrive at their doorsteps? The fulfillment packaging. Is it unique, or does it stand out in some way? If not, you’re missing an important opportunity to reinforce the value of your brand in your buyers’ minds.
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.
Cyzerg
JUNE 8, 2021
A sustainable warehouse can significantly improve your operational and cost efficiency in the long run through its cost-effective methods. This is becoming more important to achieve due to the exponential increase in global energy consumption , which increases the price of electricity and affects operational efficiency.
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The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 5, 2021
The Logistics of Customer Experience with Scott Perry. Scott Perry and Joe Lynch discuss the logistics of customer experience. Scott is the President of the Suddath Companies , Suddath has been a trusted name in moving and logistics for over a century. From humble beginnings in 1919 as a moving company in Jacksonville, Florida, The company has grown into a $600-million global transportation, relocation management and logistics company, serving 180 countries with 2,000 employees around the globe.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JUNE 10, 2021
All fulfillment operations use parcel carriers , making it hard to maintain strict control over shipping costs for eCommerce. When capacity is low and demand high, carriers raise prices per market trends. Unfortunately, there’s very little shippers can do when parcel carriers decide to raise their rates, making it challenging to keep the shipping budget reasonable while still meeting consumer demands for fast and efficient delivery.
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 9, 2021
MassRobotics announced (May 18th) the release of what it claimed to be the “ World’s First Open Source Autonomous Mobile Robot Interoperability Standards.” The MassRobotics AMR Interoperability Standard is designed to assist organizations in the deployment of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) from multiple vendors and have them work together in the same environment, better realizing the promise of warehouse and factory automation.
Kuebix
JUNE 8, 2021
The transportation industry is constantly changing and as a result, technology is critical to the efficiency of supply chain operations. Implementing technology into your logistics processes can feel overwhelming – there are a number of options and it’s difficult to pinpoint where to get started. With Trimble’s Supply Chain in.sights: Virtual Series + Interactive Community […].
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Logistics Management
JUNE 7, 2021
A perfect storm of factors is making employee recruitment and retention particularly difficult in 2021. Here’s how warehouse and distribution centers can position themselves as “employers of choice” in this challenging environment.
Now, That's Logistics
JUNE 9, 2021
A region made up of over 30 countries, each of which has its own unique culture, customs, dialects, federal regulations, currency, tariffs, and customer preferences, Latin America or “LATAM” presents new opportunities for shippers to expand their cross-border operations and serve a broader audience of global buyers. An enticing proposition for companies that have experienced success in their own markets, and that want to leverage existing web and distribution infrastructures, cross-border trade
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 8, 2021
The gig economy and its on-demand armies of drivers have moved people and food for years, but many retailers still hesitate to tap into Uber, Postmates and other companies to quickly move orders from stores to local customers’ doorsteps. Look for this hesitancy to decline as more retailers continue to join the likes of Target and Walgreens in embracing the many advantages of gig economy fulfillment.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 10, 2021
The top U.S. maritime regulator said stretched global supply chains pushing ocean-freight rates to record highs may stay strained into 2022, raising concerns about whether small American companies can weather another year of a tangled transport system and much higher costs.
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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 Management
JUNE 8, 2021
The latest issue in trucking is actually a renewal of a 15-year-plus battle against truckers who go too fast. It pits safety advocates and large trucking interests on one side against owner-operators, who would be pinched financially because they are paid by the mile.
Food Logistics
JUNE 8, 2021
Ever wonder how trucking companies handle defensive driving, distracted driving, speeding and other common road problems? Associate editor Brielle Jaekel sits down with a Drivewyze exec to find out.
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 7, 2021
Pinnacle Propane Delivery to a Farm. When companies implement a demand management or replenishment system, the goal is usually to improve customer satisfaction while holding less inventory. Pinnacle Propane implemented demand management, replenishment, and order promising solutions from John Galt Solutions with the goal of improving service – reducing what they call “out of gases” – while reducing transportation costs.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 10, 2021
Recent high-profile events — from COVID-19 to the Suez Canal debacle — have brought the role of chief supply chain officer (CSCO) into the spotlight.
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
Logistics Management
JUNE 9, 2021
Following an executive order issued by the White House in February, entitled “America’s Supply Chains,” calling for a 100-day review to identify near-term steps it can take, including with Congress, “to address vulnerabilities in the supply chain” for four groups of critical goods, this week the White House issued key findings from the reviews directed under the Executive Order, in addition to immediate actions it will take to “strengthen American supply chains to promote economic security, nati
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
JUNE 7, 2021
After you have implemented an ERP solution, how can you translate that into savings? An ERP system helps you work more efficiently, quickly, and accurately. It provides the visibility needed to control costs and enhance customer service. An ERP application also provides the backbone for finance transformation. According to Gartner, “CFOs are entering a period of […].
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 10, 2021
As an entrepreneur I’ve been reflecting on this a lot: The current milestone in logistics and fulfillment is using emerging technologies to capture and leverage exponentially growing data sets in warehouses and throughout the entire fulfillment network. Data sets have grown quickly in the cloud paradigm – and they exploded in 2020. Perhaps nobody realized how quickly or how extensive that growth would be, but all of that data has value.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 9, 2021
The Anaplan for Supply Chain solution, offered on the Anaplan cloud-native platform, takes a holistic approach to supply chain management by enabling real-time visibility across the network.
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.
Logistics Management
JUNE 7, 2021
North American shippers are producing considerable volume of cross-border freight. How shippers navigate the complexities revolving around border delays, near-shoring demands and Customs documentation will determine their transport efficiency.
Food Logistics
JUNE 7, 2021
Right-sizing fleets and ensuring peak efficiency will go a long way in helping cold food and beverage companies reach their sustainability goals.
Overdrive Online
JUNE 8, 2021
A big sticking point for carriers when it comes to FMCSA's DataQs system has always been the perception, often enough a reality, that the review process is biased against them. Two perspectives here point the way toward potential reform.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 9, 2021
Adapting to the rapidly changing landscape will require many retailers and distributors to look twice at their tools, technologies and fulfillment strategies.
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Logistics Management
JUNE 10, 2021
Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with Doug Waggoner, CEO of Chicago-based Echo Global Logistics about various topics, including: the state of the freight economy, Peak Season, and the trucking market, among others.
NGT News
JUNE 11, 2021
Hexagon Purus, a provider of medium- and heavy-duty battery packs, has partnered with Velocity Vehicle Group (VVG), a group of commercial vehicle dealers in the U.S., to deliver battery packs and powertrain integration for medium-duty battery-electric trucks in California based on Freightliner’s Class 6 M2 platform. Hexagon Purus will deliver turn-key solutions that will convert […].
United World Transporation
JUNE 10, 2021
GPS has revolutionized the way that truckers get from point A to point B. However, truckers may not always use GPS devices correctly. Sometimes drivers simply put in the wrong address and don’t double-check their route. While that’s human error, sometimes the GPS routes through places where class 8 vehicles don’t belong. Drivers can end up wasting time, causing damage, getting tickets, and ultimately losing the carrier money.
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