Cyzerg

MAY 7, 2020

As warehouse digitalization gains traction, a number of doubts and queries gather around it. Is it the right time to adopt a warehouse technology ? Would it bring a value or competitive advantage to the business? Are there any risks associated with adopting this new technology? Is this technology mature enough or not? Fortunately, all these questions can be answered by using 3 simple frameworks that depict the natural evolution of technology, help us manage the risks associated with adopting new

Digital 199

Digital 199

GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2020

Everyone is looking for a better way to manage last mile logistics. Even freight forwarders suffer from limited communications in the last mile. Seasonality, volatility in the markets, rising fees, and other issues affect the profitability in the last mile, requiring more transparency into the costs of final mile logistics. While not necessarily a container,read More.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 107

Logistics Network Optimization Software Data Freight forwarding Freight 107

Talking Logistics

MAY 4, 2020

Among other things, supply chain digital transformation is about eliminating waste from the value chain. This includes eliminating manual and paper-based business processes, which remains prevalent in many logistics and delivery operations. Processing paper documents is time consuming and labor intensive; it also contributes to the data quality problem that continues to plague many companies.

Waste Reduction 99

Waste Reduction Document Waste Digital 99

GlobalTranz

MAY 5, 2020

Last mile has never been more important than today. During times of massive disruption, the right supply chain management strategies can boost visibility, lower risk, and increase speed of service. Unfortunately, disruptions often occur with little, if any warning, putting company profitability and efficiency at risk. Last mile health, including e-commerce logistics, also suffers irreparable.read More.

Strategy 92

Strategy Supply Chains Logistics Network Optimization Software Efficiency 92

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

Kuebix

MAY 8, 2020

Social distancing has redefined business operations and everyday life throughout the country. Companies are changing their traditional business models to adapt to rules and regulations put in place to keep customers safe. Those that remain open or are starting to reopen are adapting to significant changes in consumer buying habits. One of these significant consumer […].

Industry 110

Industry Modeling Operations Digital 110

The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 2, 2020

Betsy Westhafer and Joe Lynch are discussing the strategies logistics companies can use to have deeper, more focused relationships with their customers and to utilize those relationships for company growth. Betsy is the CEO of The Congruity Group and has years of experience in helping other companies improve their customer focus. Today, she’ll outline the strategies your company needs to adopt for success today.

3PL 197

3PL After-sales Strategy Groups 197

The Lean Thinker

MAY 6, 2020

I’ll be sending out the Zoom meeting link this (Wednesday) afternoon (May 6, 2020) for the Thursday (11 am Pacific) open discussion on the Meta-Patterns of Innovation. Wright Brothers’ Experiments with the 1901 Glider. For those who only got email on the original post, this is a direct link to the video I was referencing: [link]. There are still lots of spots for anyone who is interested.

Video 195

Video Meeting How To 195

Parade

MAY 6, 2020

Co-authored by Ryan Schreiber and Anthony Sutardja. Ryan is the Director of Engagement at CarrierDirect, a transportation strategy consulting firm. A nthony is CEO at Parade, a freight technology company providing the industry-leading capacity management platform. The COVID-19 crisis has been a devastating public health crisis, and repercussions have expanded into the economy -- tipping the world into recession.

How To 125

How To Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Negotiating Skills 125

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 7, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to reexamine so much of what society took for granted before the virus outbreak. What lessons have we learned to date that will prepare us when the next crisis hits? It’s a critical question for those of us in the industry. The pandemic completely exposed the world’s dependence upon a highly complex, fragmented and inefficient global supply chain.

Supply Chains 158

Supply Chains Industry Logistics Transportation 158

Advertisement

Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.

Cost Reduction

The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2020

Understanding Your Sales Personality with Ryan Schreiber and Ann Holm. Joe Lynch is joined by Ann Holm and Ryan Schreiber to discuss sales personality type. When you understand your sales personality type it enables you to play to your strengths and account for your blind spots. Knowing your individual sales personality type leads to greater self-awareness, a starting point for self-improvement activities, and better sales results.

Vendor Strategies 195

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction After-sales Logistics Network Optimization Software 195

Kuebix

MAY 5, 2020

Medical devices and equipment are tantamount to tactical gear and weaponry in the war against Covid-19. Without the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) like disposable gloves, masks and gowns, our healthcare workers are entering the battlefield without the assets they need for success. It’s not only PPE and products like ventilators that are essential during […].

Supply Chains 121

Supply Chains Disposal Production Digital 121

Logistics Management

MAY 5, 2020

Lift truck operator training is getting a boost from VR. In addition to shortening training time, the technology offers managers and drivers more information earlier about people’s abilities to safely operate trucks of all types.

Training 127

Training Trucking Operations 127

SIPMM Professional Publications

MAY 4, 2020

McKinsey & Company in 2015 reported that 80% of the goods (compared to 20% today) would be manufactured in a country different from where they would be consumed. In 2020, this prediction has proven to be accurate. There are lots of global events that have impacted supply chains in 2019 through 2020. Nationalization and COVID-19 […]. The post Control Towers for Supply Chain Orchestration appeared first on SIPMM | Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management.

Supply Chains 109

Supply Chains Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Events 109

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.

Supply Chain Software

Overdrive Online

MAY 5, 2020

Voices from D.C. demonstrations as well as around the trucking business as everybody seems to be looking for the elusive, profitable 'new normal' that might help businesses sustain through the COVID-19 crisis.

Trucking 113

Trucking 113

Talking Logistics

MAY 7, 2020

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This post by John Richardson from Transportation Insight’s blog makes the case for creating personalized supply chains.

Picking 87

Picking Supply Chains Blog Transportation 87

Logistics Management

MAY 5, 2020

Supply chain experts and analysts say how far we’ve come and how far we still have to go down the path to complete digitalization of the supply chain.

Supply Chains 128

Supply Chains Digital 128

NGT News

MAY 4, 2020

NW Natural has expanded its free truck loan program by adding a powerful, high-mileage and low-emission Class 8 truck for long and heavy hauls. The company is adding this new generation of compressed natural gas (CNG) and hybrid electric technology so fleet operators can experience the vehicle during a short-term, no-cost demo period. In the […].

Trucking 100

Trucking Demo Operations 100

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

Overdrive Online

MAY 8, 2020

And more voices on freight-transaction transparency and rates. In the words of reader Robert Breslin: If owner-operators know the freight charges and brokers' commissions, "we can decide with whom we want to deal," no price regs necessary.

Freight 114

Freight Operations 114

Talking Logistics

MAY 6, 2020

A few weeks ago, we asked our Indago members a simple question: Does your company have a Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO)? Only 21% of our member respondents said their companies have a CSCO; an additional 38%, however, said that their companies have a supply chain executive with comparable C-level role and responsibility. In short, Read more The Missing Chief Supply Chain Officer: Insights from Indago Members.

Supply Chains 87

Supply Chains Logistics Trends Industry 87

Logistics Management

MAY 5, 2020

Through a unique trucking partnership, the extreme discount retailer has streamlined its process, integrated new technology and cut the size of its fleet in half while serving more locations than ever—all while reducing the number of miles driven by 20%.

Trucking 113

Trucking 113

Supply Chain Brain

MAY 7, 2020

With so many enterprise software solutions available today, it can be daunting to choose the best approach to agile supply-chain management. Here are some pointers on where to begin.

Supply Chain Software 105

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Automation Availability 105

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

Truck News

MAY 7, 2020

Almost overnight our entire lives changed, both professionally and personally. While some lives were affected much more severely than others, we have all been affected in some way or another. Covid-19 and its effects on the way we have had to live and adapt, has created an environment that this generation – or any generation, […].

97

97

Logistics in War

MAY 8, 2020

By David Beaumont. ‘Logistics and autonomous systems – the promise of transformed logistics’ concluded that the prospective use of autonomous systems for military logistics was a matter of the imagination. Western militaries, including the Australian Defence Force (ADF), have been exploiting semi-autonomous systems for years. It is only a matter of time before robotics and other associated technologies revolutionise warfare to the point the militaries must transform.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Military Supply Chain Software 96

Logistics Management

MAY 6, 2020

The pandemic quickly shifted the discussion to the processes, software and technology tools that are helping to improve e-commerce fulfillment on the front lines. Our panel shares their insights on the next steps logistics and distribution operations need to take to keep their companies—and the nation—moving.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 108

Logistics Network Optimization Software Meeting Tools Distribution 108

Bulk Connection

MAY 7, 2020

Look around you. The paint on the wall, the condiments in the fridge, the adhesive under the carpet…just about everything you can see began inside a liquid bulk tank trailer. It’s why transporting liquid freight is so critical to today’s supply chains. But the process is drastically different than moving cartons in a dry van.

How To 94

How To Freight Supply Chains Transportation 94

Advertisement

Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.

Supply Chain Planning Software

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 8, 2020

Humanitarian crises have significant implications for business. The COVID-19 virus is causing a disruption in local and global supply chains, forcing governments into issuing national lockdowns and driving businesses to find new ways to operate. As a result, organizations of all sizes are having to reimagine their workflow and re-evaluate their priorities considering a completely new set […].

Digital 93

Digital Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Government 93

Supply Chain Brain

MAY 4, 2020

Modern technology provides us with a dazzling array of devices, machines and vehicles designed to create more efficient supply chains, promote a cleaner environment and generally enrich our lives. But none of it runs without batteries.

Supply Chain Design Software 99

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 99

Logistics Management

MAY 5, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis is a human tragedy with almost 50% of the world’s population locked down and many lives at risk. It’s also an unprecedented real-life stress test for operations and supply chains.

Operations 106

Operations How To Supply Chains Logistics 106