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Video: Are Your Fulfillment Operations Good Enough?

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Amware, in conjunction with Internet Retailer (Digital Commerce 360), posed this question and others to 100 companies who ship 3,000 or more packages monthly.

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Top Causes of Warehouse Accidents

Kane is Able

Warehouse accidents take both a human and financial toll. Families and colleagues depend on warehouse associates – at home and at work – so the goal is that they leave work just like they came in. When injuries occur, the direct and indirect costs can have an impact on company profitability that can be felt all the way to the boardroom level. So preventing warehouse accidents must be a priority for all corporate and commercial logistics operations.

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What’s the Difference Between FTL and LTL Logistics?

Food Logistics

Changing needs in the logistics space generates new questions for shippers, like whether they should use LTL or FTL freight services.

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Avoiding Supply Chain Disruptions Starts with New Sources for Logistics Racking and Shelving

Logistics Matter

Demand for warehouse facilities in urban areas has increased as e-commerce giants launch same-day delivery services. This eventually fueled the industrial racking systems’ demand in North America. The acceleration during COVID and now with higher gas prices ensures the trend and demand for industrial racking and shelves will continue. According to the new report published […].

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Rethinking warehouse work culture: Can automation create better workplaces?

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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Sell Different with Lee Salz

The Logistics of Logistics

Sell Different with Lee Salz. Lee Salz and Joe Lynch discuss Sell Different. Lee is the Founder and CEO of Sales Architects , a company that helps its clients hire the right sales people, effectively onboard them, and align their sales activities with business objectives. About Lee Salz. Lee Salz is the Founder and CEO of Sales Architects where he helps clients develop processes to hire the right salespeople, effectively onboard them and align their sales activities with business objectives.

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Nominations Open for Food Logistics' Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers Award

Food Logistics

This award recognizes leading third-party logistics and cold storage providers in the cold food and beverage industry.

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Awesome LEGO Warehouse Needs Your Votes to Get it Produced!

Logistics Matter

My passion for logistics didn’t reveal itself until I visited a warehouse during a Logistics Management course when I studied Business Administration at the Erasmus University in Rotterdam. That and my reading of Eliyahu Goldratt’s book The Goal sealed it for me. I needed to be in logistics and have loved it ever since. LEGO […].

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The Freight Market Place with Dave Maddox

The Logistics of Logistics

The Freight Market Place with Dave Maddox. Dave Maddox and Joe Lynch discuss the freight market place. Dave is the VP of Enterprise Sales for Emerge , one of the fastest-growing startups in the U.S. and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. About Dave Maddox. Dave Maddox has over 39 years of industry experience, Maddox specializes in Supply Chain & Transportation Sales, with operations management in distribution,

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Truckload Fuel Surcharges: An Overlooked Opportunity for Improvement?

Talking Logistics

There is a constant focus on contract rates and spot rates in truckload transportation. But there is another cost factor that, like a little brother or sister, sometimes gets overlooked: fuel surcharges. In the United States, according to the DOE, on-highway diesel fuel prices were $5.134 per gallon on 3/21/22, up $1.940 from a year. Read more Truckload Fuel Surcharges: An Overlooked Opportunity for Improvement?

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Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs

Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.

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Difficulty is Securing Trucks to Haul Freight is Changing the Face of Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

Michelle Sodomka, Senior Director at Open Sky Group. TuSimple Holdings (NASDAQ: TSP) – in its most recent call with financial analysts – reaffirmed that they expect to have fully autonomous trucks on the road in 2024. Their CEO is projecting impressive profits following the debut of its 2024 driverless 18-wheelers in partnership with Navistar International Corp and Volkswagen AG’s trucking unit Traton.

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What Are Package Storage and Package Receiving Services?

Logistics Matter

Did you know that package theft and missed deliveries are a rising problem in the US? Given the boom in online shopping during the pandemic, the troubles of package theft and missed deliveries have become significant. In 2021, the e-commerce industry had a whopping 26 billion orders to deliver. Sadly, about 210 million packages were […].

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Redefining Freight Brokerage with Nick Jensen

The Logistics of Logistics

Redefining Freight Brokerage with Nick Jensen. Nick Jensen and Joe Lynch discuss redefining freight brokerage. Nick is the Director of National Accounts at Loadsmart , a freight technology company that is removing the barriers between shippers and carriers so freight can move in the most efficient, transparent and automated way. About Nick Jensen. Nick Jensen is the Director of National Accounts at Loadsmart.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 1, 2022)

Talking Logistics

Welcome to April. The first of April. You know what that means, right? Of course you do, but can you spot the fake news headlines among the real ones below? I bet you can, but which fake headline is closest to being true? Post a comment and let me know. Shanghai Covid-19 Lockdown Poses Fresh. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 1, 2022).

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Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations

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.

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Five Advanced Technologies That Are Revolutionizing Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

Already upended for two years by the COVID-19 pandemic, the worldwide logistics industry is facing new challenges. With gasoline prices reaching record highs , transportation managers must make smarter decisions that minimize road miles and associated costs. While demand is high, ongoing product shortages continue to cause supply chain disruptions, create unpredictable shopping behaviors and drive rapid delivery expectations.

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Trends in e-Commerce and How to Expand Your Business into China

Logistics Matter

When I came to China six years ago, the first thing I noticed was how advanced e-commerce was.15-30 minute delivery windows have only recently been widely adopted in Europe and the United States. Still, it was common practice in China already then. Trends in e-Commerce in China Subscriptions: The Chinese shop online every day. Many […].

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The Freight Marketplace with Dave Maddox

The Logistics of Logistics

The Freight Marketplace with Dave Maddox. Dave Maddox and Joe Lynch discuss the freight marketplace. Dave is the VP of Enterprise Sales for Emerge , one of the fastest-growing startups in the U.S. and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. About Dave Maddox. Dave Maddox has over 39 years of industry experience, Maddox specializes in Supply Chain & Transportation Sales, with operations management in distribution, s

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Editor’s Pick: Green Manufacturing Starts with Quality

Talking Logistics

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 January 2022 post from E2open’s blog highlights how manufacturing quality plays into carbon production and presents three steps to reduce.

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Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes

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

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How Blockchain, Smart Tags Are Tackling Counterfeit Goods

Supply Chain Brain

The counterfeit industry is booming, at the cost of authentic businesses.

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Freight procurement platform SHIPSTA raises $10M to accelerate its global expansion

Shipsta

The freight sourcing and procurement software has raised 10 million US dollars in a round led by Dubai-based Tricap Investments and Slync.io co-founder and CEO Chris Kirchner. The investment round will accelerate the company's global growth in the midst of logistics digitisation wave.

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Deleting emissions problems without deleting the system

Overdrive Online

Last week at MATS, a panel discussion with oil and fuel purification systems manufacturer Clean Air Fleet and two of its customers detailed advantages that come with cleaning up fluids. The impact extends to prevention of common emissions problems.

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How ERP can help manufacturers digitalize

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

What anniversary of your production plant might you celebrate this year? The 5th, 10th or is it older? Most plant floors are dominated by older equipment. Manufacturers are aware they need to modernize to take advantage of what technology can offer. They saw how technology gave many businesses competitive advantage during the pandemic, and they are aware of how the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) will change industries.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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.

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The Hidden Greenwashing Behind Recycled Plastic

Supply Chain Brain

In an age of internet-savvy consumers, companies have employed increasingly sophisticated greenwashing tactics to avoid taking meaningful environmental action, while reaping the reputational benefits of appearing eco-friendly.

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3 Essential Freight Procurement Platform Features For Your Carriers

Shipsta

Your freight procurement software should help everyone involved in the process – not just your procurement team.

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FMCSA's new boss: Movement on Truck Leasing Task Force starting soon

Overdrive Online

A roundtable with trucking media at MATS last week also touched on issues of compensation and unpaid detention -- don't expect results of studies in those areas soon, however. FMCSA Acting Administrator Hutcheson noted 18 months, at least, to completion.

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The trucking industry needs healing

Truck News

Get in, sit down, shut up and hold on. That’s a favorite bumper sticker of many teenage boys. It also holds true when riding with said teenage boys. Some of us may never grow out of that phase, or so I’ve heard. It could also apply to this column — and not how you may […].

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.

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U.S. Importers Are Paying Anything to Avoid Shipping Woes

Supply Chain Brain

U.S. importers, straining under a tapped-out supply chain, are increasingly offering top dollar for long-term shipping contracts that may not even be honored as they try whatever it takes to guarantee the arrival of their products.

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SHIPSTA Launches the Freight Procurement Cost Avoidance Calculator

Shipsta

Are disruptions and sky-high rates making your 2022 budget seem untenable? We've created a brand new calculator to help you get your annual budget back on track and offset some of this year's rising rates.

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DataQs reform: A 10% violation error rate should not be acceptable

Overdrive Online

When a noticeable sidewall cut in a trailer tire was determined to have been marked as a violation in error, this small fleet owner did the math on his successful DataQs challenges over the past years. Here, his ideas on needed DataQs/CSA reform.

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