Freight Center
MARCH 2, 2021
Customer service is a top priority for every business owner and manager. And when it comes to shipping, you want a shipping partner who takes customer service as seriously as you do. Bottom line, working with a third-party logistics provider (3PL) can help you improve customer service, which leads to greater customer satisfaction and loyal customers.
MTS Logistics
MARCH 5, 2021
It is extremely interesting what has happened over the past 4-5 months where every shipping carrier started implementing this “premium” strategy which is nothing but a variation of a GRI without the 30-day notice requested by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC.). This policy has allowed steamship lines to basically adjust rates on a daily basis by playing with sudden increases without any notice and any possibility to dispute.
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GoShip Blog
MARCH 2, 2021
Well-organized inventory management is a must-have for a successful retail strategy. In the post-pandemic world, optimal use of warehouse space is a necessity to meet the budget bottom line and grow profits. Often, shippers are faced with inaccurate or inconsistent inventory management which leads to overstocking or understocking. . While understocking is a common issue, overstocking, or deadstock, is rarely talked about in the retail industry.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
MARCH 4, 2021
Warehousing and distribution operations often have difficulties hiring and retaining order fulfillment associates. A logistics labor shortage and record low unemployment in the years leading up to the pandemic haven’t made recruiting and retention easy for fulfillment centers.
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.
The Lean Thinker
MARCH 5, 2021
MONDAY: 2 PERS 1 MACHINE. TODAY: 1 PERSON 2 MACHINES. On a Thursday afternoon in the summer of 1997 I sent that pager message (remember pagers?) to Rick from the factory where I had spent a week working with Mr. Shimura of Shingijutsu and Reiko, his interpreter. I knew that Rick would be wrapping up a class teaching the basics of kaizen events to a group of suppliers and if I were lucky, he would see the pager message and use it as a reinforcement to the participants.
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Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 2, 2021
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Mike Khodl, VP of Differentiated Technologies at Dematic. We spoke mostly about achieving optimal warehouse performance. However, we discussed a number of key subtopics, beginning with the role of software intelligence in automated warehouses as a strategic value driver, and the critical role it plays in in managing the automation, manual activities, material flows, and order fulfillment within a facility.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
MARCH 2, 2021
Top Dog Direct is a leading “as seen on TV” company that finds, develops and launches new products. When its B2C fulfillment company went out of business, the company leaned on its B2B distribution partner to take on consumer-direct fulfillment. It did not go well.
Food Logistics
MARCH 3, 2021
Dot Foods implemented a GPS refrigerated trailer monitoring system that integrates with broader fleet management, regulating and maintaining ideal temperatures in refrigerated trailers via a wireless monitoring system.
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 3, 2021
Charlie Saffro and the CS Recruiting Story?. Ryan Schreiber hosts a podcast about Charlie Saffro and the CS Recruiting story. Charlie is the Founder and President of CS Recruiting a firm that specializes in logistics and supply chain recruiting. About Charlie Saffro. Charlie Saffro is the President and Founder of CS Recruiting. Charlie has over 14 years of direct recruiting experience within the Logistics, Transportation, and Supply Chain space.
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Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 4, 2021
Remember those times when we used to stroll down the block and find local stores such as the mom-and-pop diners and get the chance to relish the coziness and sense of family environment there. Even mom-and-pop stores and diners had to step up their digitalization game with the pandemic erupting. Being listed on a last-mile-delivery service platform and reaching a much broader customer base beyond the neighbors became a must-have for survival.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 1, 2021
In case you were in any doubt, this past year taught us that the rules for success moving forward won’t be the same as those from the past. This is particularly true in transportation management. In research we recently conducted in partnership with Transporeon, we asked over 300 shippers, carriers, and other transportation stakeholders from. Read more The Way Forward in Transportation Management.
Parade
MARCH 3, 2021
Digitize Invoicing to Eliminate Errors and Guard Cash Flow. In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. This post is part of a , series of posts that aims to shed light on the many new and innovative freight tech solutions that empower freight brokers to transform digitally.
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 27, 2021
Will Chu and the Vector Story. Joe Lynch and Will Chu discuss Will’s story and the story of his company, Vector. Will is the Co-Founder and CEO of Vector, a firm that is digitizing the pickup and delivery process. About Will Chu. Will Chu is a Co-founder and CEO of Vector , a logistics technology company that enables seamless collaboration by all parties in a shipment’s lifecycle.
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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.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 3, 2021
Bob Farrell, Chairman and CEO of GlobalTranz. GlobalTranz, a logistics service provider, put out a press release on February 23rd where they mentioned that they had achieved 40% growth in revenue, fourth quarter of 2020 compared to the fourth quarter of 2019. GlobalTranz’s main service lines are freight brokerage – less-than-truckload and truckload – and managed transportation services.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 3, 2021
Generation stereotypes exist, and as the authors of a Harvard Business Review article state, “these beliefs can get in the way of how people collaborate with their colleagues, and have troubling implications for how we people are managed and trained.” So, last September we asked our Indago members, “Do you agree or disagree that stereotypes. Read more Generation Stereotypes: Do They Hinder Supply Chain Collaboration?
Overdrive Online
MARCH 4, 2021
Here are the top 15 states when it comes a propensity to issue lights-related violations. And data also point to the both 2021 Roadcheck enforcement-emphasis areas in Georgia, Vermont and Nevada.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 3, 2021
Covalent, a new fashion brand using carbon-negative materials in its line of accessories, turns to IBM to create a blockchain that tracks and verifies the positive environmental impact of its products.
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
FreightWaves SONAR
MARCH 4, 2021
As part of the shipping process , load and delivery management metrics must be developed for each company and at times each load or shipment. Managers can calculate freight rate charge estimates to see what needs to be passed on to customers and what needs to be made up for elsewhere in the supply chain. Freight calculators can also help with budgeting to ensure suppliers, drivers, employees, and third-party members are all covered.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 5, 2021
It’s one of those Friday mornings: I’m trying to think, but nothing happens! So, I’ll just move on. Here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Descartes Acquires QuestaWeb project44 Acquires Ocean Insights Leading Supply Chain Risk Analytics Companies, Resilience360 and Riskpulse, Combine and Rebrand as Everstream Analytics Moderna and.
Shipsta
MARCH 4, 2021
Digitization in tender management is a concept that is becoming increasingly relevant to carriers and freight forwarders. By eliminating all the onerous and antiquated processes in tender management (such as spreadsheets with complex rate structures and hundreds of shipping lanes) and replacing them with digital technologies, carriers can benefit from massive efficiency gains and reallocate resources to higher-value tasks.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 1, 2021
A mass movement from traditional brick-and-mortar shopping methods toward more online activity was inevitable, and already in process, but the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the transformation.
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 Management
MARCH 1, 2021
In its monthly Manufacturing Report on Business, ISM said that the report’s key metric, the PMI, was 60.8 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), which was 2.1% higher than January’s 58.7, and matched the 60.8 PMI recorded in February 2018, with the overall economy growing for the ninth consecutive month. The February PMI reading is 6.8% above the 12-month average of 54.0.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 1, 2021
The Introduction of Smokeless Tobacco Products Complicated Philip Morris’s Supply Chain. The tobacco industry is changing. Traditionally, the industry has been stable. The prevalence of smoking is going down, but the world’s population is increasing; the net result is that the forecast for the number of smokers is essentially flat in 2025 as compared to 2010.
Food Logistics
MARCH 5, 2021
Using advanced monitoring technology to fine-tune efficiencies in production and match consumption trends will accelerate efforts to create more sustainable food systems and life-saving distribution networks.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 2, 2021
Walmart recently unveiled a new strategy to implement local fulfillment centers for handling e-commerce grocery orders within its physical stores.
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Overdrive Online
MARCH 4, 2021
Remembering Anthony Scott Townley Sr.: "Whether it was food, hospital supplies, oil or gas, my dad hauled it all. His life made a difference in this world, and it’s not just him but the many truck drivers who have decided that the road is their home.".
Logistics Management
MARCH 4, 2021
Memphis-based global freight transportation and logistics services provider FedEx announced this week it is making a $2 billion investment in order to have carbon-neutral operations by 2040, which it said will be focused on by initial investments in vehicle electrification, sustainable energy, and carbon sequestration.
GlobalTranz
MARCH 1, 2021
To reap the rewards of a data-driven e-commerce returns strategy, logistics leaders should follow these steps: Keep all stakeholders working together and sharing the right information with related communications via API-integrated systems. Reduce confusion over bookings, pickups, and deliveries by sharing critical documents within an overarching TMS platform.
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