Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JULY 30, 2020

When online shoppers click the order button on your website, they expect to get their selections quickly and in perfect condition. Making that happen is the job of your 3PL provider. While the company’s warehouse staff actually picks, packs and ships your products, your fulfillment center customer service representative (CSR) contributes to a positive buying experience through the support he or she gives you.

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Food Logistics

JULY 28, 2020

Food Logistics breaks down the difference between 3PLs, 4PLs and 5PLs and why these partnerships matter, especially in a time of crisis.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2020

Ecommerce sales have boomed during the pandemic. Young technologies that support last mile deliveries are getting increased attention. Which of these technologies have the most potential post-Coronavirus? The post What will Last Mile Delivery Look like Post-Pandemic? appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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SIPMM Professional Publications

JULY 29, 2020

Companies of any size can use consolidation service, but it is particularly useful for organizations with lean supply chains or business that operate in just in time (JIT) environments. Cargo Consolidation significantly keeps transportation costs down while developing long term collaboration with partner carriers. These allow the control of customer shipment seamless end to end. […].

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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.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

JULY 30, 2020

Trucking already funds the account disproportionately compared to their four-wheeling cousins.

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MTS Logistics

JULY 27, 2020

We live in an era where national cultures, economies, borders, and political polarization have all disappeared. Liberal tendencies have gained power in almost every field, technology has developed at an unbelievable pace, and a large part of social life has been determined by global processes. Huge developments in technology and communication have brought countries closer in many areas from economy to politics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 25, 2020

Dynamic Pricing is Transforming Logistics with Zeke Ziliak . Zeke Ziliak and Joe Lynch discuss how dynamic pricing is transforming logistics. As Global Vice President, Transportation & Logistics Industries at PROS, Zeke and his team help transportation and logistics companies align supply, demand, and pricing decisions to realize additional revenue and profit. .

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JULY 28, 2020

If you’re looking for more economical shipping options, don’t be afraid to think outside the box. More accurately, don’t be afraid to think beyond it – because in many cases the key to significant eCommerce fulfillment savings may not require the use of an actual box at all.

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Cyzerg

JULY 30, 2020

First, I’d like to give you some quick perspective on the viewpoint from which this blog series (Reactive vs. Proactive IT Operations) will be written: I’ve been involved in IT operations management for over 11 years, nine of them leading enterprise-grade technical operations across small and mid-sized businesses, with larger operations in manufacturing and e-commerce.

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Cost Reduction

Kuebix

JULY 28, 2020

Food and beverage companies produce and distribute essential products every day. The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in food shoppers buying supplies for a longer period of time (ex. shopping for 2 weeks at a time instead of 1) and purchasing products such as toilet paper, paper towels and disinfectant wipes in bulk. Practicing new skills […]. The post Unique Challenges Facing Food & Beverage Supply Chains appeared first on Kuebix.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 29, 2020

The post LTL Basics with Doug Sartain appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics.

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Shipchain

JULY 30, 2020

ShipChain, a decentralized freight and logistics platform operating on Ethereum, announces that its mainnet, a public delegated Proof of Stake sidechain of the Ethereum network, is now live. This launch is a significant milestone toward achieving a modular system across the entire supply chain. ShipChain’s Track and Trace blockchain-based system, now available on its mainnet, brings complete transparency and visibility to the supply chain.

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Nodes Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Food and Agriculture 34

Overdrive Online

JULY 30, 2020

Load postings in recent months on popular loadboards have been climbing. However, despite that steady freight recovery, data shows the smallest of carriers -- those with six trucks or fewer -- aren't jumping back into the game at the same rate that freight is returning.

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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.

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Food Logistics

JULY 31, 2020

To embrace the upside of this New Normal, businesses must address the short term and innovate for the long-term.

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Strategy Logistics 4PL 3PL 131

Commercial Carrier Journal

JULY 28, 2020

Though its larger carriers that often grab the headlines in these types of lawsuits (those dealing with misclassification and other wage- and hour-law issues), carriers of all sizes can be susceptible to such litigation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 29, 2020

I recently wrapped up my Transportation Management Systems market study which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2024, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, and customer size. The study includes a holistic view of the TMS outlook. I was recently interviewed by ARC Advisory Group’s Allen Avery to take a deeper look into the TMS outlook for the foreseeable future and identify some of the larger trends in the TMS market

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Overdrive Online

JULY 31, 2020

On Aug. 5, you have the opportunity to listen, learn and most importantly submit your concerns directly to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Collectively, trucker voices can make a difference.

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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

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 28, 2020

As I was reading the story “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” to my youngest son, I had a revelation about … pricing.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 29, 2020

[silence]. Oh, sorry, I was on mute. It happens at least once a week: someone on a Zoom call forgets that they’re on mute. They start talking, but nobody can hear them. “I think you’re on mute,” another participant will say. Oh, yes, sorry, I was on mute. I’ve been on mute. Read more Sorry, I Was On Mute. The post Sorry, I Was On Mute appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Carter Logistics

JULY 29, 2020

Covid-19 has changed not only our industry, but every industry across the globe. We sat down for a Q&A with Ted Bowley, our Sales Manager for the Southeast region, to talk about how he is coping with the pandemic and how it has changed his B2B selling approach. How are you staying relevant and in touch with current customers? I’ve kept the mindset that I am here to help our customers find solutions, especially in the midst of this uncertainty.

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Logistics Management

JULY 27, 2020

While it is no secret that the USPS’s bottom line has been, and remains, a major cause for concern, especially amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has seen a significant uptick, a recent article in The Washington Post made it clear that DeJoy clearly intends to make “major operational changes,” with the goal of making the USPS a profitable and better managed organization.

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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

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 31, 2020

As my colleague Clint Reiser pointed out in last week’s news round-up, baseball is back. And while the season will look a lot different than in years past, it is back. At least until it isn’t. Unlike the NHL and NBA which chose to use bubble cities to contain the teams, baseball teams are still traveling for games. And while the league is somewhat limiting travel by only having teams play in their geographic division, […].

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Talking Logistics

JULY 28, 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 Jackson Wood from Descartes‘ blog discusses 3 key steps to consider to increase the resilience of your export.

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SIPMM Professional Publications

JULY 28, 2020

The landscape of maritime is shifting with the trends that are emerging do so out necessarily. Smart shipping, shipbuilding, big data, propulsion, advanced materials and analytics, sensors, robotics and communications in conjunction are all having monumental shifts in maritime industry are approaching new challenges and opportunities. Cyber-Security In 2017, cyber-attacks showed vulnerability in navigate and […].

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Maritime Logistics Network Optimization Software Security Procurement Analytics 109

Logistics Management

JULY 27, 2020

The main thesis of this report explained that 13.8 million square feet of United States retail space has now been converted to 15.5 million square feet of industrial space. But that is not solely a COVID-19 happening, as that data goes back to 2017, according to CBRE.

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NGT News

JULY 27, 2020

Midwest City, Okla., has added a new waste collection truck powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) to its fleet. A grant from the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) assisted with the cost of outfitting the new truck with the CNG system and tanks. “CNG benefits us in that it is a lower-cost fuel and […]. The post Midwest City Adds CNG Waste Collection Truck to Fleet appeared first on NGT News.

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Overdrive Online

JULY 28, 2020

Though both wrestled with the downturn, small fleet operators Rick Sterling and Dewayne Lark say business has settled some, with one busy running cheese and the other having his cattle-hauling operation spring back.

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Operations 104

SIPMM Professional Publications

JULY 25, 2020

Having sustainable procurement in building industry as the acquisition of product or services which can minimize or provide positive environmental impact throughout the factoring of environmental concerns into major purchasing strategies, policies, directives and practices. Sustainable procurement is the integration of requirements, specifications and criteria that are friendly to the environment.

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