DC Velocity

AUGUST 13, 2018

Retailers need more sophisticated technology to manage inventory in an omnichannel world. Tools that improve visibility and flexibility are at the top of the list.

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Tools Inventory 174

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2018

In today’s market, it is imperative for process businesses to pursue digital transformations to meet changing customer expectations, global market demands, and increased competition. Process industry businesses that embark on digital transformation journeys are becoming disruptors in the industry. Smart executives know that a digital transformation can be a catalyst for growth and will drive shareholder value.

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Apparel Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2018

A single point of contact (SPOC) refers to one department which is responsible for managing logistics across multiple locations. This SPOC will coordinate activities across warehouses, work sites, internal departments, and external clients. Maintaining an SPOC for your apparel brand is an efficient way to minimize errors, increase customer satisfaction, and boost your bottom line.

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The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 16, 2018

“Turn off the radio, Hal.” “I’m sorry, Mark, I’m afraid I can’t do that.”. A couple of months ago I got the news that my 1995 Toyota Truck with 280,000 miles on it would require an engine rebuild plus a bunch of other stuff I wanted it to continue to be a reliable daily driver and for trips to Portland, etc. I’ll relate the reason I didn’t replace it in-kind with a Toyota Tacoma in another post.

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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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DC Velocity

AUGUST 14, 2018

Actions by local 89 officials raise chances of `no' votes by rank-and-file.

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Transportation 188

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

AUGUST 14, 2018

The word “travel” is usually associated with positive things. Vacations…New adventures…. Not so in the fulfillment warehouse, where travel time is the enemy of efficient order picking. In fact, it can comprise as much as 50% of the picking process – and up to half of your warehousing labor cost. Without the right system-aided picking process, you’re paying order pickers to walk, not to pick.

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The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 15, 2018

“No… this is coaching. That means I talk, you listen.” Many years ago, those words began a 20 minute session that I can best describe as an “a** chewing.” The boss systematically went through all of the little notes he had been saving for over a year – like the fact that someone had commented that I had a cow lick in my hair one day many months ago, which was framed as “lack of grooming.” None of this, of course, had anything to do with what had t

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Buyer Training Course Definition Training 150

DC Velocity

AUGUST 16, 2018

The logistics industry existed before Brad Jacobs. It will likely never be the same after him.

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Industry Logistics Transportation 165

Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2018

Over the next three months, 70% of the logistics and transportation managers, surveyed in July by TCompanies, said the U.S. economy will continue to thrive. And because of that, revenue and profitability are expected to increase as well.

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Industry Survey Logistics Transportation 123

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Cost Reduction

Fleet Owner

AUGUST 16, 2018

Agency to hold a public meeting on Aug.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2018

Companies today are facing significant transportation challenges — tight capacity, rising rates, and more demanding delivery expectations from customers. Navigating through these challenges requires timely and accurate visibility to what’s happening in their transportation operations, which is where Control Tower visibility comes in. How are companies using Control Tower visibility to deliver business value?

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DC Velocity

AUGUST 15, 2018

According to noted consultant Satish Jindel, it's been an ironclad way for carriers to leave money on the table.

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Course Transportation 145

Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2018

If Congress passes the legislation the President promised, labor-related risks could arise.

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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.

Supply Chain Software

Fleet Owner

AUGUST 13, 2018

All truckers are familiar with the meditative din of the road, but for the LGBT community, the siren song of the highways can be especially luring. But LGBT truckers face discrimination from their peers, shippers and at stops along the road.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2018

Companies across all industries are dealing with rising transportation costs and a key question many CEOs, CFOs, and supply chain executives are asking is, “What can we do to better manage and control our freight spend in today’s market?” To get an expert’s response to that question, I interviewed Michael Falls, Senior Manager of Operations at enVista , in a recent episode of Talking Logistics.

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DC Velocity

AUGUST 13, 2018

Revenue and profitability expected to rise, but concerns linger about workforce shortages, regulatory issues, and trade tariffs, TCompanies finds.

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2018

Shippers have discovered Prince Rupert is often the quickest and cheapest route to get everything from Nike sneakers, Microsoft computers and John Deere tractor parts from Asian factories into the U.S. heartland.

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Factories 96

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

Fleet Owner

AUGUST 17, 2018

Bendix offers some insight on the evolution of advanced vehicle safety technologies.

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Tips 107

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2018

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 from ClearMetal’s blog discusses the top operational challenges companies face and explains how enhanced supply chain visibility can improve each one.

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DC Velocity

AUGUST 12, 2018

One in three truck drivers leaves within the first three months of employment. New research aims to find out why.

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Study Trucking Transportation 140

Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2018

ASG Services has introduced branded warehouse signs that give companies the ability to include their company logos and other corporate messages on their warehouse signs without making them an expensive desirable.

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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

Fleet Owner

AUGUST 14, 2018

No one thing can get you to 10 MPG but doing several things can get you closer.

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Efficiency 96

Bringg

AUGUST 16, 2018

DoorDash, the on-demand restaurant delivery service, connecting customers with restaurants, debuted a new last week called DashPass , a subscription offering unlimited deliveries with no delivery fee. For $9.99 per month, subscribers will receive unlimited access to thousands of restaurants across the US, with no delivery fee on orders of $15 or more.

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Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Exercises 72

DC Velocity

AUGUST 16, 2018

Median salary for logisticians jumped 21.7 percent to $63,960, Finder.com says.

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Logistics Strategy 124

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 17, 2018

I’m back from vacation. Well, back physically. Getting back mentally has been a very slow process. My family and I spent more than a week in Costa Rica, where everyone greets you with “Pura Vida,” which means “Pure Life” in Spanish. I took the saying seriously, leaving my laptop at home and completely unplugging from email and work. I did get a chance to visit several Costa Rican “offices” while I was there, like this one in Manuel Antonio: It’s always nice to get back home, however, and after s

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Fleet Owner

AUGUST 16, 2018

New truck stop features 74 parking spots, a Hardee's, showers, tire center, and more.

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Shipchain

AUGUST 16, 2018

It’s hard to believe it’s almost September and already 9 months since the completion of the sale. Our team has all around been hard at work, including growing relationships with the companies we are working with, seeking strategic partnerships with logistics companies to garner widespread adoption, accelerating development of the products and really making this a well oiled machine.

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DC Velocity

AUGUST 15, 2018

Seasonal factors not an issue as gains continue.

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