Cyzerg
MAY 24, 2023
If your organization has been exploring ways to gain a competitive edge and increase its productivity, warehouse workflow automation tools are the answer. Investing in the right set of warehouse automation technologies will enable you to revolutionize every key warehouse process , from receiving to shipping and everything in between.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 22, 2023
Manufacturers and retailers have often been left with two tough options: raise prices, or find a different supplier.
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Freightquote
MAY 22, 2023
Save on less than truckload shipping costs with these four easy strategies for keeping your freight budget friendly. Watch the video now.
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 22, 2023
Matt Hertz and Joe Lynch discuss 3PL Selection 101 – A Step by Step Guide. Matt is the Co-founder of Second Marathon , a logistics consulting firm that helps brands find outsourced fulfillment providers tailored to their business needs. About Matt Hertz Matt Hertz , the Co-Founder of Second Marathon, established the ecommerce logistics consulting firm after a successful career building and scaling intricate supply chain operations.
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.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
MAY 23, 2023
In 2022, the market size for online vitamin and dietary supplement sales grew to $29 billion. This reflects an average growth rate of 16.8% per year within the industry between 2017 and 2022. With the anticipated growth this year and beyond, you need a fulfillment partner that can help you keep up with volumes ‒ and ensure the most efficient warehousing and shipping solutions.
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Ship Monk
MAY 23, 2023
Things that customers and ecommerce merchants dislike equally: “Where’s my order?” emails Expensive shipping Lengthy shipping windows Customs and tariffs on orders What is the solution to all these shared issues? Strategically located fulfillment centers. Once your ecommerce brand has reached significant sales, and you can effectively analyze buyer behavior, it’s time to think about the best ways to disperse your inventory.
Trinity Logistics
MAY 22, 2023
Have you ever wondered what drayage is? Perhaps you hear the term mentioned by other shippers, motor carriers, or your logistics providers. You’ve likely heard some other terms associated with drayage, like demurrage or drop fees, and are curious what those are. Well, if drayage is piquing your curiosity, we’re here to help you learn what it is and if it’s for your business.
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 22, 2023
Long-awaited price deflation in the UK is now happening, says international procurement and supply chain management consultancy Inverto, part of Boston Consulting Group. Sushank Agarwal, Managing Director at Inverto , says that businesses must now renegotiate with their suppliers to bring prices down – or lose out to their competitors as price competition heats up.
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
MAY 24, 2023
You may never have heard of dry ports, however, they are very important for logistics and the supply chain in international trade. Moreover, Spain is one of the gateways to Europe for all types of goods, so the country’s logistics ecosystem must be efficient, and this is achieved, among other things, through dry ports. Dry ports, also know as inland ports play a key role in connecting maritime ports with inland destinations.
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The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 26, 2023
Hannah Kain and Joe Lynch discuss the outsourced supply chain, a topic Hannah is familiar with due to ALOM ‘s extensive experience managing supply chain functions for diverse industries. Hannah is Founder and CEO of ALOM, a leading global supply chain management services and solutions provider, offering comprehensive services to Fortune 500 clients in various industries.
Supply Chain and Logistics
MAY 26, 2023
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Talking Logistics
MAY 24, 2023
Every Friday on Talking Logistics I share news headlines related to supply chain and logistics. What if I fed those news headlines into a generative AI engine to create images? What would they look like? For the past two weeks, SAP (a Talking Logistics sponsor) has been using AI and a human artist “to turn. Read more The post Generative AI + Business Networks: A Smarter Way To Map Your Supply Chain appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 25, 2023
“Our rules of thumb are no longer up to the challenge.” This description by a Chief Supply Chain Officer of the state of the supply chain he found in his new role stuck with me. The tumult of our times has accelerated interest in artificial intelligence (AI) for help more advanced than rules, and ChatGPT’s release has rocketed this already-explosive growth.
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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.
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 24, 2023
Mike Newman and Joe Lynch discuss sustainability and reusable packaging. Mike is the CEO of Returnity Innovations, a triple bottom line company dedicated to supporting its investors, the community, and the planet. About Mike Newman Mike Newman , the CEO of Returnity Innovations, is a recognized authority in the field of transformational logistics platforms, specializing in shifting from single-use to circularity through reusable packaging solutions for companies and organizations.
Food Logistics
MAY 24, 2023
This year, we revamped our awards and the awards process, so that companies and their industry executives could better hone in on the home runs and focus on the stats that matter.
Talking Logistics
MAY 22, 2023
In October 2022, Craig Federighi, SVP of software engineering at Apple, said this about Apple’s requirement for workers to return to the office: “We’re better, and we’re happier, when we’re together [in person]. As we were in the pandemic, we’d all talk about depression and the mental health crisis and how our kids were devastated.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 26, 2023
Last night, I took my 13-year-old son to see the movie Air, which tells the story of how Nike pursued basketball rookie Michael Jordan in 1984 to sign with the company. That move, and Michael Jordan’s incredible talent and business acumen, has turned the Jordan brand into a multi-billion-dollar business. For my son, he loved seeing how the Air Jordan prototype was created, and he considers himself a bit of a sneakerhead.
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
NGT News
MAY 26, 2023
The Phoenix Public Transit Department (PTD) has placed an order with New Flyer Industries for six zero-emission fuel cell-electric and 20 low-emission hybrid-electric transit buses. The two five-year contracts include options to purchase up to 160 fuel cell-electric and 160 hybrid-electric transit buses in 40-foot lengths. PTD provides transportation services in Phoenix and other cities […] The post Phoenix Transit Agency Adding Hydrogen Fuel Cell and Hybrid-Electric Buses to Fleet appeare
Overdrive Online
MAY 25, 2023
The proposed changes to FMCSA's CSA Safety Measurement System miss the mark to varying degrees, depending on which trucking organization you ask. Some are generally supportive, while others feel they will make no difference and ignore underlying issues.
Talking Logistics
MAY 26, 2023
It’s been a busy two weeks of traveling, learning, and networking. Last week I was at the SAP Sapphire conference, and this week I was at Manhattan Associates’ Momentum 2023 conference. I’ll share my takeaways from both events in upcoming posts. (Sneak peak: AI and sustainability were big topics at both.) I’m looking forward to. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 26, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 24, 2023
Raymour & Flanigan, the Northeast’s largest mattress and furniture retailer, is a family-run company with a strong corporate culture. A core tenet of its culture is a focus on providing a positive customer experience and ensuring everyone’s furniture and home décor needs are met. Part of this positive experience is supported by high product availability and rapid white-glove delivery.
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.
Logistics Bureau
MAY 23, 2023
Gain insights into the latest trends in ocean freight from an international logistics perspective and discover how the industry is evolving in terms of global shipping operations. We welcomed back our popular guest – Trent Morris to give us an International Logistics Updates for 2023! Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: 10 Freight Management Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Freight Benchmarking: What Is It?
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 24, 2023
The problem of omnichannel retail returns is one that must be addressed.
Overdrive Online
MAY 25, 2023
Rates are down, costs are up, making work-life balance seem like an unattainable luxury for many owners. But two trucking success stories say that investing in strong relationships, family and otherwise, is actually just what this market calls for.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 22, 2023
A Supply Chain Design Solution from Coupa Imagine you’ve just received the job offer of your dreams. The company is willing to relocate you thousands of miles away from home and your family is in full support. The interview process is over, but more challenges are ahead. Which school are your children going to attend? Are you going to rent a house or an apartment?
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Commercial Carrier Journal
MAY 25, 2023
Many companies in the trucking industry would be wise to get their own answers through a process called penetration testing (pentesting).
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 21, 2023
Negotiators would reportedly like to announce an agreement regarding Indo-Pacific trade talks at a meeting of ministers taking place in Detroit on May 27.
Overdrive Online
MAY 22, 2023
"Fighting that mess at the truck stop" was a principal concern driving the investment in the Large Car Campgrounds initiative, says Bennett Motor Express CEO David Lowry. Now, three dedicated campgrounds for Bennett-leased owners set the stage for more.
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