Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
MARCH 4, 2022
Warehouse picking involves retrieving items from a shelf or bin and moving them to a packing area before shipment. Choosing the right method for your business can easily drive a 6-figure annual labor savings.
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
Machine Learning, a Form of Artifical Intelligence, Has Feedback Loops that Improve Forecasting. Many large enterprises use one form or another of a supply chain application to help manage their supply chains. Supply chain vendors have been touting their investments in artificial intelligence (AI) for the last several years. In the course of updating our annual research on the supply chain planning market , I talked to executives across the industry.
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Parade
MARCH 2, 2022
What do brokerages really get out of Parade’s ‘Never Miss a Carrier’ feature? Learn about the benefits here. At the end of 2021, Parade released a , new feature that allows brokerages to see all the carriers that have sent them quotes in the past and all the carriers that have sent truck availability through DAT in the source search function. Since many brokerages don’t do anything with unused quotes or truck availability, they may not see what they have to gain in the long run.
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 4, 2022
Visibility 2.0: Accelerating the Customer Experience with Ron Richardson. Ron Richardson and Joe Lynch discuss Visibility 2.0: accelerating the customer experience. Ron is the Chief Revenue Officer at Turvo Inc. , the world’s first multi-enterprise collaborative platform specifically designed for the global supply chain. About Ron Richardson . Ron Richardson is the Chief Revenue Officer at Turvo , a technology company that empowers shippers, carriers, LSPs, and brokers with a streamlined, connec
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Talking Logistics
MARCH 4, 2022
1 million refugees have fled Ukraine in one week. A million people, packing what little they can, leaving their home behind,through gunfire and debris, their future and safety uncertain. I’m trying to wrap my mind around it, trying to make some sense of it all, but I come up empty, except for this: we learn. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 4, 2022).
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Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 3, 2022
Logistics strategy as an enabler of new business models. Today, successful companies are those who can make a great idea come true and create an organization to support its implementation. To do this, they must be able to adapt quickly, to rapidly get their offer on the market and to exploit changes in the market. The COVID-19 pandemic separated the wheat from the chaff, where companies who were able to immediately respond to the surprise massive upturn in online growth coming out clearly ahead.
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 2, 2022
The Mary Kay Supply Chain with Michael Ringsdorf. Michael Ringsdorf and Joe Lynch discuss the Mary Kay supply chain. Michael is the Vice President Transportation & Logistics at Mary Kay , one of the most enduring, successful direct sellers of personal beauty products in the world for more than 55 years. About Michael Ringsdorf. Michael Ringsdorf is the experienced Vice President of Transportation & Logistics with a demonstrated history of working for a global company in the direct sales
Overdrive Online
MARCH 4, 2022
Overdrive's PIB owner-operator business-focused program, produced in partnership with ATBS, is excited to return this year with an in-person seminar at the Mid-America Trucking Show Friday, March 25, at 1:45 p.m. local time.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 27, 2022
European leaders talking up plans to wean the continent off Russian natural gas are facing a harsh reality: energy companies are buying more as the war rages in Ukraine.
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
Shipsta
MARCH 2, 2022
The invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces has shocked and horrified people around the world.
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
The Kodiak Story with Don Burnette. Don Burnette and Joe Lynch discuss the Kodiak story. Don is the Co-Founder & CEO of Kodiak Robotics , a company that is building the trucking industry’s most advanced self-driving technology. About Don Burnette. Don Burnette is the Co-Founder & CEO of Kodiak Robotics. Don is one of the autonomous vehicle industry’s true pioneers, with more than ten years experience working on self-driving software development.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 2, 2022
I believe many of us are spending an abundance of time reading about the Russia-Ukraine war. It is certainly worthy of our concerns as individuals. But the topic is also of significance to supply chain practitioners. In fact, supply chains are being impacted directly by the war and by the sanctions being put in place in response. For example, the rapid increase in the price of oil to over $100 a barrel for WTI is sure to result in additional inflation in our current inflationary environment.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 2, 2022
For many businesses, the past year exposed the fragility of their cash flow and working capital. The pandemic, coupled with supply chain disruptions and erratic consumer demand, wreaked havoc on companies facing both internal and external pressures.
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Overdrive Online
MARCH 2, 2022
Do you have what it takes? Enter the 2022 small-fleet competition to put your small trucking company in the running to claim the vaunted title belt. Fleets operating 3 to 30 trucks through 2021 year-end are eligible.
AIMMS
MARCH 4, 2022
There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. North Star Alliance , for instance, uses optimization to find optimal locations for its mobile HIV-AIDS clinics in Africa. The Dutch Delta Program Commissioner used analytics to prevent flooding and was recognized with the 2013 Edelman Award. Most recently, we encountered Angel Flight West , a non-profit organization that is using AIMMS to optimize flight routes for families in need.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MARCH 2, 2022
To deal with the new challenges in managing and planning the supply chain , the procurement department is one of the functions that should look at changing. It is no longer sufficient for procurement to focus just on supplier costs, placing orders and ensuring goods are received. Procurement in a post-pandemic world will need to take on a greater range of responsibilities with the assistance of technology.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 4, 2022
The logistics industry likes to think that it has a labor shortage, but it really has a people problem.
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Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 2, 2022
While complicated, a domestic industry would still require cooperation with foreign companies and allied nations.
Fleet Owner
MARCH 4, 2022
Sneak peek into the last edition of Five Good Things: Cargo Transporters reveals largest driver pay increase in company history, last day for Private Fleet of the Year award nominations, Shaquille O'Neal donates a Mercedes van to family in need, and more.
MTS Logistics
MARCH 2, 2022
Yesterday, three of the world’s largest ocean shipping companies announced that shipments to and from Russia will be suspended effective immediately. The three shipping giants – Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), Maersk, and CMA CGM – announced the drastic move in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, an unprovoked act of aggression against the European continent.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 2, 2022
The challenge of meeting service level agreements (SLAs) can often be the cause of sleepless nights for shipping directors.
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Overdrive Online
MARCH 1, 2022
Longtime independent and Gary's Fleet Service hotshot flatbed/step deck dispatcher Gary McGaha feels his securement practice, an easy strategy to implement, might be "a perfect job for very experienced drivers" sidelined by medical or retired.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
Years ago, when I was working as a production planner at a manufacturing company, I would often receive calls or emails from our customer service representatives asking when a particular job would be completed. The customer wanted to know. To answer their simple question, was not so simple. I had to leave my desk, walk around in the plant, ask the supervisors or operators for updates, then message the representative.
Shipping and Freight Resource
MARCH 2, 2022
The risk of war is nothing new to the shipping, freight and maritime industry, having navigated through many of these situations. Many charter parties include War Risk clauses in order to deal with the obligations of the various parties involved and these charter party terms are incorporated in the bills of lading as well. Although the current clauses recommended by BIMCO are CONWARTIME 2013 and VOYWAR 2013, there are several other versions that are in use making it essential for these clauses t
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
U.S. importers and exporters are bracing themselves for the possibility of a strike — or, at the very least, a damaging worker slowdown — by dockworkers at West Coast ports, as management and labor seek accord on a new longshore contract.
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
Fleet Owner
MARCH 4, 2022
Used truck prices continue to rise from strong demand and tight supply, while OEMs continue to 'carefully' manage trailer orders, according to ACT Research data.
Supply Chain and Logistics
MARCH 2, 2022
The FMC is looking into Chinese control of containers and equipment to move them. Most containers and chassis are produced in China. So says Carl Bentzel, an FMC commissioner.
Women in Trucking
MARCH 1, 2022
Before you read the title and jump to a conclusion, I want to start by saying that I hope you agree that we are all different. It’s not just about gender, but it encompasses so much more, such as age, ethnicity, and both mental and physical attributes.
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