Logistics Management
JANUARY 9, 2023
Our annual gathering of freight transportation industry analysts reveals some common themes, largely around the notion that rates are not likely to increase much—if at all—in some modes and will continue declining in others. Does this mean things are stabilizing?
Commercial Carrier Journal
JANUARY 9, 2023
Among the concerns with truly driverless trucks is how it would safely travel on slick and wet roads, or handle a sudden tire failure, when a person isn't onboard to judge and compensate accordingly.
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Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 11, 2023
Supply chain factors governing a company’s bottom line are highly unpredictable. The solution lies in predictive analytics.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 9, 2023
By now, you’ve probably read all about Southwest Airlines’ operations meltdown during the holidays. While bad weather played a part, so did another factor that is getting a lot of attention now: technical debt. In a New York Times opinion piece, Zeynep Tufekci, a professor at Columbia University, describes the problem as follows: This problem. Read more.
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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JANUARY 11, 2023
On a recent episode of the Unboxing Fulfillment Podcast , host Harry Drajpuch chatted with supply chain veteran, Jim Tompkins, on a range of issues related to fulfillment and operations management. Jim is the author of 31 books and, between them, Jim and Harry have over 70 years of industry experience. Here are a few of the notable fulfillment and operations insights from the episode, with commentary.
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MTS Logistics
JANUARY 9, 2023
After more than two years of a global pandemic and its aftershocks, the U.S. supply chain for exports is calming down. Frankly, back in July 2022, I thought strongly that it would take until the end of Q1 2023 to see more stability in the U.S. exports supply chain. But, as the import market plunged much faster than forecasted, the effects on exports also took less time than most of us expected.
Trinity Logistics
JANUARY 9, 2023
Every day, all day, your life as a Freight Agent is a steady stream of fires that need to be extinguished. From negotiations to late deliveries, and the phone ringing off the hook, keeping your head above water is the only thing that you dream about at the end of each day. Remember those dreams of growing your Freight Agent business into a large income-producing machine?
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 9, 2023
There’s an abundant amount of new technology hitting the market to help automate fulfillment, keep shelves stocked and improve the bottom line.
GoShip Blog
JANUARY 11, 2023
Labor shortages occur when the demand for workers in a particular industry exceeds the supply of people who are qualified and willing to take the job. In logistics, labor shortage puts a strain on the supply chain, making it difficult for businesses to fulfill orders. Learning how to work through labor shortages keeps your business competitive and your customers satisfied. .
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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
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 11, 2023
Mary O’Connell and Joe Lynch discuss the Bloomberg of Freight. Mary is a podcast host and writer for FreightWaves , the leader in global supply chain market intelligence. About Mary O’Connell. Mary O’Connell is a former pricing analyst, supply chain planner, and broker/dispatcher turned creator of the newsletter and podcast Check Call. Check Call gives insights into the world around 3PLs and freight brokers.
Cyzerg
JANUARY 13, 2023
Managing a warehouse has always been challenging; you must tackle several problems all at the same time to ensure smooth operations. If warehouse problems are not tackled, the efficiency and productivity of warehouse operations are greatly affected. This results in increased errors, order delays, inaccurate inventory, poor customer service, etc.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 11, 2023
As I highlighted last February in “The Labor Shortage Problem: Why It’s Bigger Than You Think And How To Address It,” which included insights from a presentation by labor economist Ron Hetrick titled “The Demographic Drought,” there are various factors leading to decreased labor availability around the world. Unfortunately, this problem is projected to get.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 11, 2023
Looking at the year to come and beyond, here are the top four logistics industry predictions for 2023.
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The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 13, 2023
Trey Closson and Joe Lynch discuss the Amplio story. Trey is the Co-founder and CEO at Amplio , an Atlanta based tech firm that predicts and prevents material and parts shortage for companies in the electronic manufacturing space. About Trey Closson. Trey Closson is the Co-founder and CEO at Amplio, an Atlanta based tech firm builds supply chain resilience for electronics manufacturers.
Overdrive Online
JANUARY 9, 2023
The long-term return on a person’s honest investment in volunteering far outweighs what may appear at first a week of lost income opportunity. Meet an example of purpose beyond the truck in owner-operator Jay Hosty and his wife, Katt.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 13, 2023
I won $2 this week by forgetting to play Mega Millions. What are the odds I’ll be here on Monday if I lose the $2 buying a ticket today? You gotta be in it to win it they say, better to have played and lost than not to have played at all. Or is that. Read more. The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 13, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 10, 2023
John Ferguson, chief executive officer of TBM Consulting Group, discusses the importance of Taiwan to global semiconductor production, and tells how the supply chain would be impacted by China invading Taiwan.
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The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 9, 2023
Dan Gilmore and Joe Lynch discuss distributed order management (DOM). Dan is the Chief Marketing Officer at Softeon , a global provider of innovative supply chain solutions that delivers supply chain success – every time. About Dan Gilmore. Dan Gilmore is a recognized thought leader in WMS, with experience prior to his role at Softeon as the founder of Supply Chain Digest, CMO at RedPrairie (now BlueYonder) and as lead WMS analyst at META Group (later acquired by Gartner).
Logistics Management
JANUARY 13, 2023
In this annual webcast, group editorial director Michael Levans hosts our panel of logistics and freight transportation analysts who share their insights on rate patterns in all the major transport modes in an effort to help shippers prepare their freight transportation budget for the coming year.
Truck News
JANUARY 12, 2023
Most people are aware of the dangers of drinking and driving but don’t realize that drowsy driving can be just as fatal — and likely happens more often than we think. Like alcohol, fatigue slows reaction time, decreases awareness, impairs judgment, and increases the risk of a crash. If you’ve ever been tired and driven […].
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 12, 2023
Buyers and suppliers need to abandon their old ways of operating, and build more collaborative relationships that are rooted in trust. .
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Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 11, 2023
In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. Unlike some of the other trends articles we have covered at Logistics Viewpoints, which take a deeper dive into technology and application specific trends, this article looked at the top trends executives need to be paying attention to before their strategic planning meetings commence.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 12, 2023
This white paper presents five best practices for companies to leverage trade programs and maximize their benefits.
Trinity Logistics
JANUARY 13, 2023
Building relationships in business is the number one way a freight agent can succeed. Relationships are the key to success as a freight agent. You may think this concept is nothing new, but now COVID has changed the way we meet people and build those relationships. Gone are the days when you could walk into many companies and catch someone in the hallway or bring them lunch; many offices and buildings aren’t even open to visitors, and the person that you need to speak with works remotely.
Commercial Carrier Journal
JANUARY 9, 2023
California has permitted public testing of autonomous commercial vehicles trucks since 2019, but there is a 10,000 pound weight limit.
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
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 8, 2023
Artificial intelligence has penetrated virtually every aspect of modern life, and last-mile delivery is no exception, says Bart De Muynck, chief industry officer with project 44.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 13, 2023
Rail carloads—at 212,962—saw a 1.4% annual increase, and intermodal containers and trailers—at 203,257—fell 11.8% annually.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
JANUARY 9, 2023
Manufacturers increasingly turning to data and analytics, from an ERP system, to support business initiatives. Data is after all the fuel that runs the Fourth Industrial Revolution. It is needed to provide more accurate awareness and visibility over operations, and by using data and analytics effectively an organization can become more responsive. The delivery system that collects and stores data for decision-making must ensure that information is timely and accurate and makes information access
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