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.
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
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.
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.
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 […].
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 […].
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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.
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.
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.
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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
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.
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.
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 […].
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.
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 Viewpoints
APRIL 20, 2020
AGCO is a supply chain success story. This is the inside story of AGCO's response to the pandemic and how they developed such an agile supply chain. Agility does not just happen. This global manufacturer of agricultural equipment began their journey to improved supply chain resiliency in 2004. The post A Very Agile Supply Chain: The Inside Story of AGCO’s Response to COVID-19 appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 19, 2020
Gary Neights, Senior Director, Product Management at Elemica, discusses the digitization of customer order channels. Podcast version (click to play): The post [Video] The Digitization Of Customer Order Channels appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Gary Neights, Senior Director, Product Management at Elemica, discusses the digitization of customer order channels.
SIPMM Professional Publications
APRIL 24, 2020
The procurement function in the construction industry has resisted change for many decades. But in recent years, new trends have proven a force to be reckoned with, as many organizations begin adopting and embracing new strategies in a bid to stay competitive. We explore current methods that are in practice and also the new wave […]. The post Methodologies for Construction Procurement appeared first on SIPMM | Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management.
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.".
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.
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
AIMMS
APRIL 21, 2020
These are trying times for supply chain planners. The effects of COVID-19 are unlike anything we have seen in recent decades. Disruption abounds, and as Lora Cecere writes , “ the only constant will be surprise.” Supply Chain Dive reports that 75% of firm s in the US alone have reported supply chain shocks as a result of the pandemic. Do supply chain professionals believe they have a planning process that is robust enough to absorb these shocks and prepare for the future?
SIPMM Professional Publications
APRIL 21, 2020
Having green procurement in place in the food and beverage industry will positively impact the environment as well as human health. Waste that are not well managed will resort to dumping and open burning. Hence, everyone should adopt green procurement practices to curb further waste growth.As the rise in demand for food and beverage goods […].
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.
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GlobalTranz
APRIL 22, 2020
The demand for package delivery continues to grow as consumers do more of their shopping online. At the same time, the supply chain is increasingly moving toward just-in-time delivery, meaning logistics companies have less room for error. The loading dock is at the heart of any distribution center, and optimizing loading and unloading is essential to.read More.
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.
SIPMM Professional Publications
APRIL 20, 2020
Printing industry is going through a metamorphosis due to digitalisation. From a traditional mass production, it is moving towards mass customisation and this trend must be fostered by the printing business world for its survival. The profits in this business which was over 25% a decade ago has since declined below 10%, hence making the […]. The post Six Inventory Control Techniques for the Printing Industry appeared first on SIPMM | Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Manageme
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