Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
If the combination of holiday demand, higher rates and volume caps has you seeking alternatives to FedEx, UPS and the USPS, maybe it’s time to consider adding some regional carriers to your parcel delivery options.
Now, That's Logistics
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Like many organizations, one US art supply manufacturer and distributor was leveraging the infrastructure put in place by large e-tailers for selling and distributing its products to Canadian consumers. Working with those established e-tailers on a third-party logistics, resale and distribution basis, the company was at the mercy of those companies when it came to delivery times.
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Cyzerg
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Remote-managed IT services are becoming a necessity rather than a luxury. The reason is that the competition in the industry has gone up in recent years due to the increase in warehouses leveraging technology in their operations. However, the technology needs to be managed in an effective and cost-efficient way. This is where remote-managed IT service come in.
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Building a Freight Juggernaut Again with Michael Leto. Michael Leto and Joe Lynch talk about building a freight juggernaut again. Michael is the CEO of Emerge , a digital freight marketplace that was built specifically for carriers and shippers. The platform enables carriers to bid on spot and contract business that they wouldn’t otherwise have access to.
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.
Shipsta
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
When you’re running a global procurement team, finding time to discover new and innovative strategies can be tough. But it’s the leaders who keep up with the latest ideas and are always learning who come out on top, especially in today’s complex freight procurement market!
Logistics Brief brings together the best content for Logistics and Warehousing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
The ATA’s advanced Seasonally Adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index for October—at 113 (2015=100)—eked out a 0.4% increase, following a 2.2% September increase.
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Demand Planning in VUCA Times with Ali Raza. Ali Raza and Joe Lynch discuss demand planning in VUCA times. Ali is the Founder and CEO of Throughput , where he and his team help companies realize greater output and free cash flow. 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.
Food Logistics
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Anaplan VP of global supply chain solutions Evan Quasney gives insight into how the supply chain disruptions will show up on the Thanksgiving table this year, as managing editor Brielle Jaekel asks him about trends in the industry.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
Coffee snobs have a lot to worry about right now. A global shortage of beans is already threatening to push up prices at cafes and supermarkets. Now, your morning cappuccino or latte might start leaving a bitter taste for other reasons too.
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Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Falling $0.01-cents, the national average came in at $3.724 per gallon. This marked the first decrease since the week of September 13, when the national average fell to $3.372, down from $3.373 the week of September 6.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Implementing an ERP project can be compared to climbing to the top of Mount Everest, you need to approach it one step at a time before reaching the peak. Also look at it this way: You wouldn’t climb Mount Everest without an experienced guide. An ERP system can help a business dramatically improve its processes and remain competitive, but it’s a journey that must be taken with important considerations.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Trade Compliance also Applies to Shipments within a Nation’s Borders. I recently completed a study of the Global Trade Compliance software market. I managed to speak to two executives a multinational global conglomerate about their approach to trade compliance. As is often the case when speaking about compliance issues, these executives asked me not to identify their company or mention their names or job titles.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
The high-profile but temporary unavailability of semiconductors and other industrial components is getting a lot more coverage these days than the chronic shortage of an even more vital resource: water.
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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.
Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Trucker Nation teams up with D&K Truck Compliance on a new effort to gather data from carriers and individual drivers who have operated under the COVID waiver. The goal is to study safety outcomes, potentially spurring hours of service change.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
?The insurgent team of Sean O’Brien from Boston and Fred Zuckerman from Louisville has earned an overwhelming victory to become the next president and vice president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) for the next five years.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
The pandemic has placed unprecedented pressure on manufacturing companies, which have been forced to adapt to supply chain interruptions, market shifts and labor shortages. But with these challenges have come opportunities – to reconfigure work, transform operations and emerge with more resiliency and ingenuity than ever before. Manual production lines are switching to automated assemblies and valuable data is being used to discover actionable insights into manufacturing operations.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Avantra, an AIOps and automation solution for SAP operations, announced the launch of Avantra Enterprise Edition, the next-generation AIOps platform for intelligent SAP landscape management, designed to deliver secure, integrated and automated operational experiences.
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
Logistics Bureau
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Shipping air inside expensive freight containers has never been a cost-effective approach to transportation. Today though, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s even more critical to try and improve capacity utilisation , given the skyrocketing costs of container freight shipping. While it may have been acceptable in the past to consider underutilised containers as an unavoidable cost of international shipping, the astronomical costs of container freight in 2021 no longer allow for su
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Total October volume—at 1,534,650 units—decreased 10.0% annually, below September’s 7.3% annual decline. Trailers—at 98,324—fell 14.3%, not quite as steep as September’s 15.2% annual decline, and domestic containers—at 706,746—were off 6.3%. All domestic equipment, which includes trailers and domestic containers—at 805,070—decreased 7.3%. ISO, or international, containers—at 729,580—saw a 12.8% annual decrease.
Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
This U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree began its journey on a 100-plus-foot-long trailer with System Transport's drivers in the Mad River Ranger District of Six Rivers National Forest in California. For the drivers involved: An "experience of a lifetime.".
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Walmart is expanding its efforts to offer aerial deliveries to homes, joining with startup DroneUp to begin dropping off items ranging from cans of tuna to children’s thermometers.
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.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Companies are dealing with considerable supply chain and transportation issues at the moment, including port congestion and tight capacity in trucking. Yet, many of them remain focused on corporate sustainability initiatives as well. One area that requires more attention is Scope 3 emissions. What are they? How do you set a target for their reduction?
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
The STB announced it has “accepted for consideration” the application filed on October 29 by Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) and Kansas City Southern Railway (KCS) concerning their potential merger.
Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
We're thankful for all of you keeping the country moving. Whether you're on the road or at home for the holiday, we hope you have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving!
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
84.51°, a retail data science, insights and media company, announced the release of its new platform, the 84.51° Collaborative Cloud, designed to help the CPG industry optimize its data science teams.
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Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
In the not too distant past, before the rise of e-commerce, “Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery” was the standard lead time for just about anything you ordered via mail or telephone. Even a book or clothing item took that long to deliver. A lot has changed since then. Today, last-mile delivery is one of. Read more [Video] Finding The Right Balance In Last-Mile Delivery.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Total October U.S-bound containerized freight imports—at 2,995,176 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units)—saw a 2.7% annual gain, setting a new record, and were up 20.5% compared to the same period in 2019, with shipments—at 1,415,250—up 15.2% annually and up 34.7% compared to 2019.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
The pandemic has placed unprecedented pressure on manufacturing companies, which have been forced to adapt to supply chain interruptions, market shifts and labor shortages. But with these challenges have come opportunities – to reconfigure work, transform operations and emerge with more resiliency and ingenuity than ever before. Manual production lines are switching to automated assemblies and valuable data is being used to discover actionable insights into manufacturing operations.
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