Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
APRIL 23, 2020
As we all continue to adjust to the restrictions imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, we’re finding new ways to work and connect with each other. For most of us, that means working from home, canceling events like trade shows, and foregoing most in-person contact.
GlobalTranz
APRIL 24, 2020
Many retailers have implemented buy online, pick up in store (BOPIS) strategies without realizing it. Although the name invokes the fears of coding and advanced systems, it refers to the process of buying a product online and picking it up in the store, i.e., BOPIS. This concept gives supply chains a non-traditional means of fulfilling orders and.read More.
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Food Logistics
APRIL 22, 2020
Fortunately, trade continues to flow despite the economies of both countries, not to mention the rest of the world.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 20, 2020
Even before the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020, the novel coronavirus was already disrupting the global supply chain. On a daily basis we get reports about the healthcare crisis impacting business processes, consumer habits, and the worldwide economy. Without a doubt, COVID-19 is wreaking havoc on most of.
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Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 22, 2020
The future remains uncertain as the country continues to combat COVID-19. A big question facing the nation is when and how to re-open the economy. While some states are pushing to re-open their economy (or beaches, in the case of Florida), others are cautioning that doing so too early would be socially irresponsible and bad for the economy. The ongoing pandemic has put added strain on the global supply chain, with companies exploring new fulfillment […].
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The Lean Thinker
APRIL 20, 2020
At KataCon 2020, Steve Medland posed a problem that comes up fairly often: The default Toyota Kata process analysis (“grasp the current condition”) involves determining takt times and cycle times for the process, and a lot of processes don’t have an obvious repeating cadence. If the coach insists on determining takt time with a beginner learner at this point, the result can be confusion and frustration.
SIPMM Professional Publications
APRIL 22, 2020
Expediting purchases in inbound logistics is normal but it is painful for many companies who use this approach. Typical reasons for expediting are potential delay on contractual delivery dates, damage products, supplier product upgrade and most importantly, client’s critical specification.The reality of business life is defined as Expediting. Delays brought about by human and non-human […].
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
APRIL 21, 2020
Remember when there was only one game in town for companies that wanted to become Amazon Prime sellers? It started with the words “Fulfillment” and ended with the words “by Amazon.”. But since 2015, there’s been another way for businesses like yours to enjoy all the perks of being a Prime-certified seller.
Kuebix
APRIL 24, 2020
The manufacturing industry is facing unique challenges during Covid-19. While the rest of the world is put on hold, manufacturing companies continue to operate and produce essential products. They are keeping stores stocked and making sure that we can all have exactly what we need during this time of uncertainty. Manufacturing companies provide a crucial […].
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
Logistics Management
APRIL 22, 2020
While United States motor carriers have received a well-deserved amount of praise over the last six weeks, of the COVID-19 pandemic, by moving freight such as medical supplies, PPE equipment and gear, groceries, and other essential goods, another mode of freight transportation, namely railroads, have also gone above and beyond in helping and aiding Americans in various ways.
SIPMM Professional Publications
APRIL 23, 2020
The purchasing function can have an overwhelming impact on the bottom line of an organization. The purchasing department helps to maintain the financial health of organizations by procuring goods and services that meet operational needs and keep operations moving smoothly while providing the highest value. Selecting suppliers is one of the critical aspects of the […].
Overdrive Online
APRIL 21, 2020
Fleets under 10 trucks reported a continuing downward spiral of freight demand. Some are laying off drivers and most expect no relief any time soon.
Commercial Carrier Journal
APRIL 21, 2020
What was already a bleak outlook for truck freight activity has turned a little bleaker. Also, details on steps truck insurers are taking to help small fleets weather the coronavirus shutdown.
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Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 24, 2020
A single cyberattack is enough to devastate a supply chain. Moreover, the effectiveness of credentials at each stage of the supply chain has a direct impact on every other part of the business.
Supply Chain and Logistics
APRIL 23, 2020
Here is an interesting article about the questionable value of contracts. Do they make any situation more complex and less dependent on trust? Absolutely.
Overdrive Online
APRIL 22, 2020
"If I go to work at the rates posted for loads right now, I'll be paying out of my own pocket.".
Commercial Carrier Journal
APRIL 22, 2020
Protocols to follow in truck maintenance and safety to save on trucking insurance.
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SIPMM Professional Publications
APRIL 19, 2020
Purchasing is a highly complex hierarchical procedure with targets that reach a long way past the conventional conviction that purchasing essential job is to acquire products and ventures because of inward needs. The general targets of buying can be requested in five critical zones: supply movement, manage the sourcing strategy capably and effectively, make supply […].
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 20, 2020
These factors are likely to disrupt supply chains in the coming year.
Overdrive Online
APRIL 22, 2020
Baby bibs, knit hats with the top cut out, bandannas MacGyver'ed with filter media -- solutions to the need for a mask (a requirement on location at a load/unload site in some areas) abound. What's yours? A few resources here.
Commercial Carrier Journal
APRIL 20, 2020
Reducing your risk in the eyes of an insurance company begins with your hiring practices.
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Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 23, 2020
The mechanical engineering industry is feeling the consequences of the corona pandemic with increasing force. A very recent survey by VDMA, the German association for the mechanical engineering industry, was answered by 965 member companies and clearly shows this. The share of companies whose operations are affected rose from 60 to 84 percent within two weeks.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 23, 2020
Manual operation is still the norm for 80% of distribution centers, but the model is quickly becoming unsustainable.
Overdrive Online
APRIL 24, 2020
Owner-operator Bill Ater's month-plus off the road -- "I won't haul freight for nothing," he said, ready to go when profitable opportunities return. His waiting game continued with work on his 1999 Series 60-powered Freightliner, as other drivers contemplated emergency unemployment-assistance programs for fallback as states (finally) get them up.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 22, 2020
One of the biggest mistakes companies often make is chasing after the next, new shiny technology application without first clearly defining the business problem or opportunity they’re looking to address — and without first getting their data in order. Why do companies still struggle with data quality management? How do you get over the change.
Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja
Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever
Logistics Management
APRIL 21, 2020
With a 2.7-cent decline, this week’s national diesel average came in at $2.480. This is a lower sequential decline compared to the four previous weeks, which saw declines of 4.1 cents, 3.8-cent, 7.3-cents, and 8.1-cents, respectively.
IoT World Today
APRIL 23, 2020
Many enterprises — from houses of worship to large shipping and delivery companies — need to track vehicles and the goods they transport. As the number of vehicles increases, enterprises often turn to fleet management software. Mature fleet management software deployments use fleet telematics and software with Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity. In addition to using IoT fleet management for tracking capabilities, companies use the technology to optimize compliance, efficiency and safety, and
Overdrive Online
APRIL 20, 2020
Clifford Petersen on the current situation: "While for the first time since the 1970s people actually understand the value of the trucker and just what they do for the nation, I would venture a guess that many owner-operators today feel like the last passenger on a crashing plane with no more parachutes.".
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