Bringg

MAY 16, 2018

As online retail skyrockets, the need for warehouse spacing is booming. As demand for storage increases drastically, warehouse space simply can’t keep up with market needs – something which opens up opportunities for industry growth and modernization. A recent report from CBRE highlights the fact that although one billion sq. ft. of modern warehouse space was built over the past 10 years across the US, this accounts for only 11% of the country’s total warehouse inventory (9.1 billion sq. f

Warehousing 63

Warehousing Meeting Industry Inventory 63

DC Velocity

MAY 18, 2018

Logistics fastest growing vertical market, demanding automation to handle e-commerce and omnichannel, Interact Analysis says.

Analysis 161

Analysis Automation Handling Logistics Network Optimization Software 161

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

MAY 17, 2018

When it comes to fast and cost-effective fulfillment, there are numerous reasons why Atlanta, Georgia should be on your mind. Home to nearly 6 million people, it’s the country’s ninth-largest metropolitan statistical area, not to mention the Southeast’s leading commercial and logistics hub. Want to know more? Here are 10 fun facts collected from the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, the Georgia Department of Economic Development, and other notable experts about why an Atlanta distribution cente

Distribution 120

Distribution Logistics Outsourcing 120

Material Handling and Logistics

MAY 18, 2018

Supply chain executives should take no comfort in being categorized as a support function. They need to ensure that their supply chain function ensures the sustained growth of their organizations. It turns out that many chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) are not leveraging their C-suite counterparts to help reinvent the supply chain function and transform it into an engine of new growth models and customer experiences, according to new research from Accenture.

Supply Chain Design Software 124

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chains 124

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.

Automation

Fleet Owner

MAY 18, 2018

NEWPORT, RI. Four of this year’s American Trucking Association’s (ATA) America’s Road Team captains have 11.5 million accident-free driving miles and more than 117 years of commercial driving experience among them.

Trucking 109

Trucking 109

AIMMS

MAY 14, 2018

Sales and Operations Plan ning has become a standard process to improve business performance, collaboration and predictability. In fact, it’s become internalized to a degree that companies often have several (competing) S&OP pro cesses in different geographies & business units. Why is it that despite its popularity, only 42% of companies rate their S&OP process as effective?

Meeting 83

Meeting Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 83

Material Handling and Logistics

MAY 14, 2018

“The erratic up-and-down year-over-year trend lines suggest that these automakers either don’t have a comprehensive supplier relations program in place, or their programs are poorly executed, and it’s costing them hundreds of millions of dollars because suppliers contribute about 60% to an automaker’s gross profits,” said John Henke, president of Planning Perspectives.

Purchasing Skills 110

Purchasing Skills Price Reduction Manufacturing Procurement Cost Reduction 110

Fleet Owner

MAY 14, 2018

At around 1 a.m. on April 24, police received a call that a man was threatening to jump off the Coolidge Highway overpass onto I-696 in Metro Detroit.

Trucking 119

Trucking 119

DC Velocity

MAY 15, 2018

Software finds patterns and makes predictions by analyzing data from IT platforms and IoT sensors.

Data 161

Data 161

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Cost Reduction

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 15, 2018

Additive manufacturing has certainly gotten a lot of press over the years. In the supply chain space, the idea that inventory costs could be slashed by committing to additive manufacturing has been touted. In manufacturing, a common idea is that additive manufacturing can create more sustainable products by not lathing away materials that are wasted.

Supply Chain Design Software 77

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Logistics Network Optimization Software 77

Material Handling and Logistics

MAY 15, 2018

FedEx’s interest in blockchain and IoT are part of the company’s strategy to improve customer service and fend off competition, CEO says.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 103

Logistics Network Optimization Software Strategy Logistics 103

Fleet Owner

MAY 14, 2018

What does the W really stand for? Do you have to change your oil every 3,000 miles? Does synthetic oil cause leaks? With the help of Cenex, learn about what's real and what's not when it comes to engine oils.

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107

DC Velocity

MAY 15, 2018

Forklift leader to run consultancy as unit of Bastian Solutions division. Move beefs up Toyota's North American e-commerce capabilities.

Industry 124

Industry 124

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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.

Supply Chain Software

Logistics Management

MAY 14, 2018

The current outlook for the trucking sector remains very strong, with no immediate change in sight at the moment, according to the most recent edition of the Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) issued by freight transportation consultancy FTR this week.

Trucking 80

Trucking Freight Transportation 80

Material Handling and Logistics

MAY 15, 2018

A look at the many and varied makes and models of forklifts on display at the CeMAT 2018 exhibition.

Modeling 109

Modeling 109

Fleet Owner

MAY 16, 2018

From fleet makeup to truck manufacturers' distribution networks to urban traffic and even the way buildings may need to be built, e-commerce is affecting more than many realize. Our Fleet Owner series examines how e-commerce is changing logistics — and the world we live in.

Distribution 86

Distribution Networks Trucking Logistics 86

DC Velocity

MAY 18, 2018

Website offers Internet of Things applications for businesses of all sizes, company says.

Tools 153

Tools 153

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

Optimal Sourcing

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 17, 2018

To a lot of people, the word “creativity” doesn’t come to mind when they hear about transportation or logistics. Maybe some of us in the industry don’t even think of ourselves as the “creative type.” If that’s the case, I think we sell ourselves short. Every day, logistics planners have to be immensely creative in how they move freight with a seemingly endless number of changing constraints.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 65

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Transportation Freight 65

Material Handling and Logistics

MAY 16, 2018

The results bolster the view that the industry, along with consumer spending, will contribute to a projected second-quarter rebound in economic growth. U.S. factory production regained its footing in April to push capacity utilization to the highest since 2015, indicating the industry will support economic growth this quarter, Federal Reserve data showed Wednesday.

Factories 68

Factories Production After-sales Price Reduction 68

Fleet Owner

MAY 15, 2018

Low-emission T680, along with 19 other new Kenworth T680 day cabs just like it, are now entering service on a 50-mile postal run from Santa Clarita, CA, to Los Angeles International Airport

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84

DC Velocity

MAY 18, 2018

Allusions to rock, pop, and blues hits, that is. The deadline for the April-issue contest has been extended until midnight Sunday, May 20, so get your entries in this weekend.

Packing 100

Packing Strategy 100

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.

Cost Reduction

AIMMS

MAY 14, 2018

Sales and Operations Plan ning has become a standard process to improve business performance, collaboration and predictability. In fact, it’s become internalized to a degree that companies often have several (competing) S&OP pro cesses in different geographies & business units. Why is it that despite its popularity, only 42% of companies rate their S&OP process as effective?

Meeting 62

Meeting Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction 62

Material Handling and Logistics

MAY 15, 2018

Creform Corp. has developed a cart to support small-batch production of parts through a multi-stage manufacturing process.

Production 79

Production 79

Fleet Owner

MAY 18, 2018

It’s not just retail stores ramping up their e-commerce presence. A similar trend is occurring in the business-to-business space, where suppliers are making large investments to better serve customers. One example is Meritor Inc.

Trends 84

Trends Examples 84

DC Velocity

MAY 17, 2018

Jeff Silver, UPS parted ways several weeks ago, sources say.

Sourcing 165

Sourcing Transportation 165

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Logistics Management

MAY 14, 2018

Over the past couple of months, the Wall Street Journal has published several articles that indicate CEOs are “suddenly” discovering that transportation and supply chain issues can drastically impact their profitability. When CEOs from large companies like John Deere, Tyson Foods, and General Mills publicly state that their financial performance has been hurt by increased transportation costs, it gets people’s attention.

Supply Chains 69

Supply Chains Transportation Article 69

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 16, 2018

Kenco Logistics, a US-based 3PL with over 80 sites in North America, recently completed the implementation of JDA Warehouse Labor Management (JDA WLM) at three of its warehouses. Adam Schlaudecker, Product Manager – LMS and Nathan Beene, Director Transportation and Supply Chain Technologies, presented at JDA Focus and provided insights about the software implementation and effective change management processes they used to drive improvements at these locations.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 61

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Technology Logistics 61

Fleet Owner

MAY 18, 2018

Trailer manufacturers are responding to e-commerce-fueled changes to the supply chain by expanding their oper­ations and ramping up customization. Last summer, Wabash National Corp. agreed to purchase Supreme Industries Inc.

Manufacturing Procurement 81

Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Supply Chains Trucking 81