MercuryGate
APRIL 8, 2021
How often do you think about last mile delivery? The chances are good that the last mile is an afterthought in your overall transportation strategy, even while thinking about transportation technology procurement. However, the last mile can be the most critical aspect of delivery because it lies with the customer’s actual interaction. And over the […].
Magaya
APRIL 7, 2021
Freight forwarding frameworks are more complex than ever. From shaky supply chains to evolving regulations to increasing consumer demand for end-to-end transparency, freight forwarding companies need the ability to see exactly where shipments are, when they should arrive - and what needs to be done to streamline the process.
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The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 3, 2021
The Increasing Freight Tech Table Stakes with Nick Dangles. Nick Dangles and Joe Lynch discuss the increasing freight tech table stakes. Nick explains the technologies that 3PLs and brokers need today to be competitive. He also reviews some of the newer technologies that are being utilized by industry leaders. About Nick Dangles. Nick Dangles is the Co-founder of Kinetic , a company that helps freight tech companies get their products to market faster and with better adoption.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
APRIL 8, 2021
Looking for new ways to reduce parcel freight costs? If you’re not already using the following strategies, then you are missing out on the best ways to whittle down the 75% of overhead that your firm funnels into outbound parcel costs every year. Check our our eBook on parcel cost reduction.
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The Lean Thinker
APRIL 6, 2021
Many years ago I wrote an article for SME called The Essence of Jidoka. In that article I described a four step process designed to drive improve productivity and drive continuous improvement. Since then these four steps have been picked up and incorporated into the training materials of many consultants, used to write the Wikipedia article on jidoka (which I most assuredly did not author), and even found their way into some academic papers.
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The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 7, 2021
5 Reasons Ecommerce Companies Fail with Paige Fitzgerald. Paige Fitzgerald and Joe Lynch discuss the 5 reasons ecommerce companies fail. In her role at Fulfyld , Paige works closely with ecommerce companies and she has learned why they fail (and succeed). About Paige Fitzgerald. Paige Fitzgerald is the sales and marketing coordinator at Fulfyld. Paige studied at Barret, the Honors College, and the W.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
APRIL 6, 2021
A successful ad campaign and a couple of good PR placements cause a hockey stick rise in demand and revenue. Life is good. But then a cell phone rings at the quarterly “we hit our numbers” meeting and the CFO suddenly trades his champagne glass for a cup of coffee. It’s the warehouse.
Kuebix
APRIL 5, 2021
Kuebix, a leading transportation management system (TMS) provider and connected supply chain innovator, is recognized as a Challenger for the second consecutive year in the 2021 Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems. Kuebix is recognized in the research for its Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute. Kuebix is a Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) Company. “We […].
Talking Logistics
APRIL 7, 2021
Companies across virtually all industries are looking for ways to drive profitable growth. After capturing many of the “low hanging fruit” benefits from ERP, CRM, and other supply chain applications, many companies are now asking, “Where is the next big opportunity to realize significant business benefits?” For many, the answer is Price Optimization.
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
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
APRIL 5, 2021
Faster, Better Freight Quotes with Dawn Salvucci-Favier. Dawn Salvucci-Favier and Joe Lynch discuss creating faster, better freight quotes. Dawn’s company, Greenscreens.ai develops dynamic pricing which enables transportation and logistics companies to deliver faster, better freight quotes. About Dawn Salvucci-Favier. Dawn Salvucci-Favier is Chief Product Officer & Co-CEO at Greenscreens.ai.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
APRIL 8, 2021
Amazon is the world’s largest e-commerce site, and its U.S. product sales alone are expected to exceed $367 billion in 2021. With close to 200 fulfillment facilities across the U.S., the company also operates the country’s largest fulfillment network. Given those statistics, it’s no wonder more than half of businesses selling through Amazon use the company’s Fulfillment by Amazon program (FBA).
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 4, 2021
Companies risk losing more than 40% of annual profit once a decade in a world threatened by trade wars, cyberattacks, pandemics and climate change.
Logistics Management
APRIL 5, 2021
Even months after Brexit, there’s still much that needs to be clarified. In the meantime, some businesses and politicians are already calling for further negotiations. We take a look at the impact on manufacturers, retailers, and transport and logistics service providers.
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The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 3, 2021
Noam Frankel and the FreightFriend Story. Ryan Schreiber hosts a podcast about Noam Frankel and the FreightFriend story. Noam is the Founder and CEO of FreightFriend, a cloud-based truckload procurement platform that helps shippers and brokers build deep carrier relationships and drive digital execution. About Noam Frankel. Noam Frankel is the Founder and CEO of FreightFriend, a cloud-based truckload procurement platform that helps shippers and brokers build deep carrier relationships and drive
Talking Logistics
APRIL 5, 2021
The first quarter of 2020 ended with great uncertainty as businesses, schools, travel, and trade were all closed or curtailed due to the spread of Covid-19. The first quarter of 2021 ended with a mega cargo ship getting stuck in the Suez Canal and then getting unstuck six days later. I call that progress. Of. Read more Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q1 2021).
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 9, 2021
Business owners and supply-chain professionals are understanding more and more the power of automation and robotics.
Logistics Management
APRIL 8, 2021
Through this acquisition, FourKites also announced it has rolled out a new offering, entitled Dynamic Ocean, which it described as a next-gen visibility offering for the end-to-end management for international ocean shipments, adding that Dynamic Ocean builds on technologies acquired by bringing Haven into the fold.
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Overdrive Online
APRIL 9, 2021
Fundamentally, though abuses of the contractor model are real in many industries, including in trucking, owner-ops seek ownership for a reason. ATBS details strong 2020 income to benchmark against, worries about ABC contractor test, much more in podcast.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 9, 2021
Over the last year, we have seen shortages of almost everything you can imagine. The most famous shortage, of course, was the toilet paper shortage, which was really more about a shift in usage and panic buying than production. We have also seen shortages of semiconductor chips , shipping containers, and even test monkeys (seriously). And now we may be facing a new shortage: ketchup.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 6, 2021
In this conversation with SupplyChainBrain Editor-in-Chief Bob Bowman, Tony Uphoff, President and Chief Executive Officer of ThomasNet, reveals the findings of the company’s latest North American Manufacturing Trends report, covering the fourth quarter of 2020.
Logistics Management
APRIL 7, 2021
Given the number of managers furloughed without pay during the first part of the pandemic, analysts were hardly surprised that salaries remained fairly stagnant in 2020. At the same time, our survey reveals a resiliency pointing to raises in this year of recovery.
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Talking Logistics
APRIL 9, 2021
“Have you been shot yet?” The question hit me like a bullet. “What?” I asked back, confused. “Have you gotten the shot yet? The vaccine?” “Oh, no, not yet. This weekend,” I replied, relieved that I wasn’t in imminent danger of being felled by gunfire. Yes, we’re still living in interesting times. — In this. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 9, 2021).
Overdrive Online
APRIL 6, 2021
The legislation eliminated the so-called "subsidy cliff," which barred most owner-ops from reduced premiums on the exchanges. For these health-insurance buyers (a man in his 60s, a couple in their 50s, and a family of 5) savings range $4K to almost $8K.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 8, 2021
Demand for semiconductors is surging as life becomes increasingly digital, but all that computing power comes at a cost.
Logistics Management
APRIL 8, 2021
With an eye on enabling shippers to further reduce carbon emissions, Minneapolis, Minn.-based global logistics services provider and freight forwarder C.H. Robinson announced today it has rolled out various offerings, for global shippers, with sustainability focuses.
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
NGT News
APRIL 9, 2021
Air Products, an industrial gases company, and New Flyer of America Inc. recently demonstrated the benefits of fuel cell electric buses powered with Air Products’ hydrogen. Hydrogen fuel cell bus technology provides transit agencies with a proven, efficient alternative for a zero-emissions fleet under a vast range of operating conditions – and not just for […].
Trucker Dump
APRIL 9, 2021
(c) Can Stock Photo / lobzik Podcast Show Notes In today’s show, we discuss truckers and their taxes in an interview with Mason War, CEO and Co-Founder of COS Accounting & Tax. Mason has some tax advice for all truckers as the tax deadline looms. He also explains the pros and cons of being a. The post TD153: Truckers And Tax Time appeared first on About Truck Driving.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 9, 2021
ETQ, a global SaaS provider, has recently announced Reliance NXG, an update to their quality management software for customers in manufacturing, life sciences, electronics, food and beverage, automotive, aerospace, and additional industries.
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