How Automated Packaging Makes E-Commerce Better
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 29, 2021
Oversized boxes lead to lost capacity, higher transport costs and negative environmental impact.
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What Is Transportation Optimization and What Does It Have to Do With Managed Transportation
GlobalTranz
JULY 28, 2021
Part of the challenge in managing the modern supply-chain is due to its sheer size and complexity. There are many working parts, network partners, and opportunities for things to go wrong that some are often overlooked. Rather than hoping everything runs as smoothly, shippers today need to apply technology to ensure high customer experience levels are achieved and all shipments are delivered on time and in full.
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We Need Better Sales Forecasts for Online Businesses
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JULY 29, 2021
The challenge of getting better sales forecasts to improve logistics planning is a centuries-old problem. In today’s eCommerce-driven supply chains, that challenge is tougher than ever. But many online merchants don’t realize the extent to which poor forecasts create inefficiencies in fulfillment operations and drain their profits.
Artificial Intelligence In The Warehouse Is Coming Sooner Than You Might Think
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 29, 2021
Artificial Intelligence is not a new technology, but widespread adoption and use of AI and machine learning in supply chain is still in its infancy. Nevertheless, there are indications that AI in the warehouse is becoming a reality a lot sooner than most people might have expected. Preliminary results from a Lucas-commissioned survey of 350 companies in the US and UK found that the majority of the companies are already employing AI in one way or another within their warehouses and distribution/f
Rethinking warehouse work culture: Can automation create better workplaces?
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.
June DAT Truckload Volume Index reflects how capacity is not keeping up with demand
Logistics Management
JULY 26, 2021
Paced by a combination of rising truckload volumes, due largely to high levels of retail imports and peak produce shipments, June spot and contract truckload rates reached a new record, for the June edition of the DAT Truckload Volume Index, which was recently released by DAT Freight & analytics, an online marketplace for spot market truckload freight, tuned in another strong month of performance.
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Your Best Parcel Shipping Strategy: Source Capacity from All Carriers
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JULY 27, 2021
Capacity shortages among parcel carrier companies have escalated concerns among eCommerce and omnichannel retailers. These businesses rely heavily on FedEx, UPS, USPS, DHL, and various regional carriers to deliver goods. When freight capacity for parcels falls short, associated delays negatively impact the buying experience for online shoppers. That’s why a parcel shipping strategy that relies predominantly on one preferred provider could be risky.
Select Energy Services Invests in an AI-Powered Driver Safety Solution
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 26, 2021
Select Energy Services’ Fluids Handling Group Operates as Tidal Logistics. Select Energy Services, a leading provider of water and chemical solutions, has a fleet of roughly 2,000 trucks nationwide. These trucks make deliveries to, and pick-ups at, oil and gas wells engaged in hydraulic fracturing in every US oil and gas basin. This involves more dangerous driving conditions than other trucking jobs, which led the company to invest in a fleet safety solution.
UPS posts solid second quarter earnings results
Logistics Management
JULY 27, 2021
Quarterly revenue—at $23.4 billion—increased 14.5% annually, and adjusted earnings per share—at $3.06—saw a 43.7% annual gain, topping Wall Street expectations of $2.81. Operating profit—at $3.258 billion—rose 47.3%.
Picking the Right Supply Chain KPI
Logistics Bureau
JULY 27, 2021
KPI or Key Performance Indicator can be defined as a practical and objective measurement of progress, either: Towards a predetermined goal, or. Against a required standard of performance. We also all know our KPIs need to be SMART. Specific. Measurable. Attainable. Relevant. Time-Based. But also think about the outcome you are looking for in your Supply Chain.
Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Trinity Logistics Named 2021 Top 3PL by Inbound Logistics
Trinity Logistics
JULY 28, 2021
Trinity Logistics is proud to announce our earned recognition on Inbound Logistics’ Top 100 Third-Party Logistics Provider list for 2021. Hundreds of companies submitted their credentials to Inbound Logistics to be considered, not only making the challenge for their selection team difficult but truly showcasing Trinity’s growing brand of People-Centric Freight Solutions® among our shipper and carrier audiences.
The Importance of Transportation Visibility
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 28, 2021
I am working on my latest Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems study, which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2025, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, customer size, and mode. As I mentioned in an earlier post on the growth drivers for the Transportation Management Systems market , transportation visibility tools are one of a number of technologies that are improving performance and helping to reduce f
5 Last-Mile Trends to Have on Your Radar
Logistics Management
JULY 26, 2021
Keeping your business successful in the last mile involves paying attention to what constitutes a triumphant last-mile experience and what differentiates the leaders from the laggards.
How to Ensure Emergency Preparedness in the Warehouse
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 28, 2021
One year after the pandemic hit, warehouses are still dealing with labor shortages, safety precautions and other disruptions associated with a disaster that can throw a wrench in normal operations.
Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes
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
Flatbed Demand and Challenges for Construction and Manufacturing
Trinity Logistics
JULY 29, 2021
All industries are currently facing challenges with their logistics and the supply chain. Challenges that include overwhelming demand, tight capacity, rising freight rates, and shortages in materials, products, labor, and drivers. However, industries facing high flatbed demand, like construction and manufacturing, are seeing more difficulty than others.
Driver Shortage, Driverless Vehicles, and Other Supply Chain Curiosities
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 27, 2021
If you thought it was difficult to find good drivers before the 2020 pandemic, try finding drivers of any caliber afterwards. Driver shortages have become even more of a reality in the supply chain industry for a number of reasons, chief among them being the sharp rise in demand. The pandemic taught consumers that the most convenient and safest way to “get that thing” is to order it online and have it delivered, increasing not only the demand for qualified drivers but also the cost to hire.
Major carrier June on-time performance ratings are mixed, based on ShipMatrix data
Logistics Management
JULY 29, 2021
Data recently provided to LM by ShipMatrix, a subsidiary of Pittsburgh-based SJ Consulting, pointed to mixed on-time performance (OTP) ranges, in June, for major parcel carriers, including UPS, FedEx, and the United States Postal Service (USPS).
Top Coffee, Sugar, Soy Ports Hunt Climate Clues to Stem Risks
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 28, 2021
As Brazil contends with its worst drought in almost 100 years, its ports and their regulator are intensifying efforts to quantify the risks of climate change for the nation’s sea hubs.
How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES
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.
Are Millennials Interested in Logistics?
Trinity Logistics
JULY 28, 2021
When you hear the word logistics, what jobs come to mind? Most people picture a truck driver over the road or someone stocking shelves in a warehouse. Because of this, many millennials don’t consider a career in logistics. But this field offers a lot more than the jobs you first picture and is not an industry to overlook. Read on to find out why millennials should be interested in logistics.
What Is Supply Chain Network Design And How Can It Improve Your Business?
AIMMS
JULY 27, 2021
The post What Is Supply Chain Network Design And How Can It Improve Your Business? appeared first on AIMMS.
Some more feedback on the Uber Freight-Transplace deal
Logistics Management
JULY 26, 2021
As the initial shock, or surprise, of last week’s announcement that San Francisco-based Uber Freight, a subsidiary of the ubiquitous, ride-sharing service Uber, whose proprietary app matches trucking companies with loads to haul, announced it is acquiring Frisco, Texas-based Transplace, a non-asset-based third-party logistics services provider, for roughly $2.25 billion and consisting of up to $750 million in common stock of Uber, there has been no shortage of reaction to this deal.
World’s Food Supplies Get Slammed by Drought, Floods and Frost
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 25, 2021
Extreme weather is slamming crops across the globe, bringing with it the threat of further food inflation at a time costs are already hovering near the highest in a decade and hunger is on the rise.
How To Align Product Management And Supply Chain Operations For Successful Product Launches
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.
Recollections of a century's worth of history in one family with truck driving roots and branches
Overdrive Online
JULY 27, 2021
This special edition of Overdrive Radio re-airs a talk with Jay Thompson, looking back on his family's history in trucking, all the way back to his grandfather Walter, 18 years old and trucking with a chauffer's license in 1917.
ARBOC and XL Fleet Partnership Offers Hybrid Electric Bus Option
NGT News
JULY 27, 2021
XL Fleet Corp and NFI Group Inc’s ARBOC Specialty Vehicles LLC subsidiary are partnering to electrify ARBOC Freedom low-floor buses with the XL Hybrid electric propulsion system. The wheelchair-accessible buses are built on the GM 4500 chassis and are available for purchase with an installed XL Hybrid system through the ARBOC North American dealer network. […].
National diesel average dips after 12 weeks of gains
Logistics Management
JULY 27, 2021
The national average—at $3.342 per gallon—dipped $0.002 cents, following the week ending July 19, at $3.344, the week ending July 12, at $3.388, and the week ending July 5, at $3.331.
What We've Learned From Retailers Adopting Micro-Fulfillment Centers
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 30, 2021
Today’s micro-fulfillment centers are taking multiple forms — including in-store, hub-and-spoke and dark store — and each comes with unique advantages and challenges.
The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization
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Keep that logbook current: The hours of service enforcement 'black hole' out West, where violations are most prioritized
Overdrive Online
JULY 29, 2021
Nationally, hours of service violations were issued in smaller numbers in 2020, continuing a long-term trend. Yet looked at another way, the intensity of focus on hours in inspections has increased, particularly so in these contiguous states.
Electric School Bus Pilot Program Launching in Los Angeles
NGT News
JULY 29, 2021
Student Transportation of America (STA) is launching its Electric Vehicle (EV) Pilot Program in Los Angeles, Calif. In total, five electric buses will replace a handful of diesel-engine school buses in the fleet. “STA understands the desire to lower diesel emissions,” says Gene Kowalczewski, STA’s COO. Launching our Electric Vehicle Pilot Program is the first […].
Senate vote brings signs of progress and optimism on a new infrastructure bill
Logistics Management
JULY 30, 2021
Earlier this week, in this space, I lamented how progress on a bipartisan push for the framework for a $1.2 billion transportation infrastructure authorization had ostensibly stalled out. Well, just a few days later, it turns out that perhaps I jumped the gun on that sentiment and that some progress towards a new authorization has been made.
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