Bulk Connection
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
Carriers, in the current seller’s market you shouldn’t have to operate with empty trucking miles and unprofitable loads. Fortunately, you have a key ally that can help: the freight broker. In this article, we’ll examine the ways that a partnership with a quality 3PL freight broker can boost your operational efficiency – and profitability.
Now, That's Logistics
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
Like many industries, the ocean freight sector is caught somewhere between using age-old systems that still technically work, and moving into the digital world. With the latter, carriers are able to eliminate costly manual work, reduce reliance on labor, and streamline their operations. However, these new systems also cost money, require training, and don’t always produce the return on investment (ROI) expected.
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GoShip Blog
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
Supply chains in the US have been widely stretched around the globe for decades. Outsourcing and offshoring manufacturing has been a gold standard in the industry until 2020. Then, the pandemic happened, accompanied by many other economic and political factors like the US-China trade war and Brexit. Considering these factors, the time has come to shorten the supply chains.
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
Putting Supply Chains on Autopilot with Ali Raza. Ali Raza and Joe Lynch discuss putting supply chains on autopilot. Ali is a theory of constraints (TOC) practitioner who founded a company to help supply chains to improve throughput. About Ali Raza. Ali Raza is the Founder and CEO of Throughput, Inc., an AI-Powered software to help companies run leaner, faster, smoother, and safer operations out of the box.
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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
An eCommerce business lives or dies on the customer experience, making it essential for online sellers to fill orders quickly in a way that keeps customers happy. While this means you shouldn’t cut corners to save costs, you also don’t have to overspend to get top-notch eCommerce order fulfillment services. This blog will discuss some areas to review when seeking to reduce the cost of eCommerce order fulfillment.
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SIPMM Professional Publications
JANUARY 31, 2021
With the 4.0 digital era industry now, digital and AI are interconnected. AI is cutting down repeated tasks by simulating human intelligence in machines. AI helpsprocurement specialists to solve complex problems and enormous data more effectively by using software applications and smart computer algorithms. These machines are automated to think, to act, to behave like […].
The Lean Thinker
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
I’m digging through old archives again, and came across this graphic I put together around 2006 or so. It depicts more detailed version of “ Organize, Standardize, Stabilize, Optimize ” showing the continuous comparison between “what should be happening” and “what is actually happening.” It is the gap between these two that drives improvement forward.
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Kevin Nolan and the Nolan Transportation Group Story. Ryan Schreiber and Kevin Nolan discuss Kevin’s entrepreneurial journey and the Nolan Transportation Group Story. Kevin is the Founder of Nolan Transportation Group (NTG). About Kevin Nolan. Kevin Nolan is the Founder and Chief Rhino at Nolan Transportation Group (NTG). Kevin founded NTG in 2005 with a small office, a box of cash, and two employees.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
2020 was a chaotic year for eCommerce shipping – for the parcel carriers delivering those orders, the at-home customers dependent on reliable fulfillment, and for you, the online seller trying to keep customers happy while absorbing some pretty stiff parcel shipping cost increases. As the pandemic continues, together with increased online buying, it will continue to be a seller’s market for eCommerce shipping in 2021.
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
Kuebix
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
What is Mass Personalization? Personalization is formally defined as “the act of tailoring a product or service based on what customers desire.” Most companies that incorporate personalization have a base product that shoppers can customize as they’re checking out. Manufacturers are able to produce large quantities of the base product and only add personalizations when […].
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
In its monthly Manufacturing Report on Business, ISM said that the report’s key metric, the PMI, came in at 58.7 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), which was 1.8% below December’s 60.5, with both the PMI and the overall economy each growing, at a slower rate, for the eighth consecutive month. The January PMI reading is 5.6% above the 12-month average of 53.1.
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
One of the key lessons learned from 2020 is that companies can no longer afford to stand on the sidelines when it comes to investing in technology and digital transformation. This is not only true for manufacturers and retailers, but for logistics service providers (LSPs) too. How is technology helping logistics service providers meet the. Read more Technology Trends in 2021 and Beyond.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Risk management is mandatory for any company that seeks to ensure continuity and achieve long-term success.
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Truck News
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
The electronic logging device (ELD) file is one I have discussed on behalf of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) membership many times over the past six years. While some of you may be rolling your eyes and saying, ‘This again? Come on, Millian!’ the sad truth is it needs to be continually […].
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
The letter did not mince words in laying out the case for the “urgent issue” of vaccinating the U.S. maritime workforce.
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
I missed out on the GameStop craziness all together. I didn’t own the stock, I didn’t buy it, I didn’t sell it, I just read about it in the newspaper. I’m no richer this week than I was a week ago, but I’m certainly poorer after $2,500 in unexpected car repair bills. $2,500 spent to. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 5, 2021).
Overdrive Online
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
With news today of the hours-of-service-related focus on the planned Roadcheck event – this year set for May 4-6, a month sooner than past traditional month of June – keep in mind these states for especially close hours enforcement.
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Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Last week I had the opportunity to speak with Markus Schmidt, President of Swisslog Americas , about warehousing in today’s environment of rapid and often unpredictable change. The coronavirus pandemic exerted widespread impact on order fulfillment operations. But even prior to the pandemic, warehousing and fulfillment were evolving rapidly due to a number of factors, most notably the transition to direct-to-consumer fulfillment.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 30, 2021
As e-commerce booms like we’ve never seen before, so will growth in the final-mile sector. Here’s what we can expect.
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
Indago ResearchCasts are video episodes where we share data and insights from our Indago supply chain research community and discuss them with subject matter experts in the industry. My guest for this episode was Ron Lazo, Vice President, Professional Services at Manhattan Associates. Ron and I discuss the findings from three Indago surveys we conducted.
Overdrive Online
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
Equipment improvements present a variety of options as it relates to tax strategy around expensing and depreciation. Depending on your income situation, you could be well served by spreading deductions over years.
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Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
FTR reported that preliminary January North American Class 8 orders—at 42,800 units—was down 18% compared to December’s 52,100 and up 144% annually, and ACT Research reported that January preliminary North American Class 8 net orders came in at 42,200 units, representing a 17% decline compared to December’s 50,900 units and a 146% annual increase.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
In one of the most hidden horrors of the pandemic, cargo ships turned almost overnight from engines of global commerce into floating prisons.
Truck News
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
A trucking company is responsible for a number of things connected to operating commercial motor vehicles: driver conduct, vehicle mechanical safety condition, load security and the shipment of goods, and recordkeeping, among other things. One way to manage these obligations is by ensuring the company has a carrier safety plan. In some Canadian jurisdictions these […].
Trinity Logistics
JANUARY 31, 2021
As a third-party logistics company (3PL), our job at Trinity Logistics is to service our customers and carriers to the best of our ability. Our job cannot be properly performed if there’s a lack of transparency. Fraud in transportation is on the rise, and the culprits are getting craftier every year. According to Land Line , cargo theft was up by 49 percent in the first quarter of 2020.
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
AIMMS
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
We often get asked what kind of return on investment you should expect to see when using our network design technology. Like others in our peer group, we often find ourselves sharing a range based on results typically seen in the market. Given that we are a data-driven (math-loving) company, we wanted to test this range by running some scenarios to see what kind of results companies can expect across a variety of verticals.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Food retailers are in a prime position to capitalize on Covid-related changes in purchasing behavior, and these three digital strategies will help retain customer loyalty in the long term.
CH Robinson Logistics
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
The boom in ecommerce poses novel challenges to the logistics industry. Online shoppers expect convenience, flexibility, and a high-quality shopping experience. In Asia, government-mandated lockdowns and closed shopping malls during the ongoing pandemic drove individuals to purchase everything from groceries, to gym equipment and digital accessories online.
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